Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events Parlin Adult and Teens C to work on together. Recommended for ages 10 and up. A Gathering of Celtic and rochet Workshop Series Parlin Meeting Room. Tuesday, December 3rd at 6pm. Our Fall series of crochet workshops will guide you through all the essentials, from getting your yarn on the hook to finally finishing that tricky project you’ve been working on. This week we’ll be looking at fanciful borders and other fun stitches. BYO yarn and hooks, or borrow some from the library! Materials have been generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Suggested for ages 14+. Registration is recommended, sign up online at bit.ly/eveprograms Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Puzzle Club Parlin Trustees Table. Wednesday, December 3rd from 3-5pm. Piece together fun and friendship at the Parlin puzzle table! We’ll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes Christmas. Wednesday, December 5th at 7pm. Jon Snow plays Christma songs and stories from The Softer Side of Celtic. Something for all ages. Resume Writing, Parlin Information Desk. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a thirty-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only. To register, please call or send email to Kathleen, 617-394-2300 or slipp@noblenet.org Computer Basics 101, Parlin Information Desk. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only. To register, please call or send email to Kathleen, 617-394-2300 or slipp@noblenet.org. Parlin Childrens Be on the lookout in December. Our library staff have sent a message to the North Pole to ask Santa to send us our very own Elf on the Shelf. What could be a more magical place for an elf who loves a good shelf than a library full of them? Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, December 2nd from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building Lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Singalong with Karen, Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, December 4th at 11am. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages 0-6. Drama Class. Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, December 4th at 3pm. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages 6-14. Storytime Adventures with Mrs McAuliffe, Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, December 5th at 11:00 Join Children’s Librarian Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting StoMBTA Launches New Mobile App — “MBTA Go” App features real-time rider updates like estimated arrival times and train/bus tracking B OSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released its new, official mobile app, MBTA Go, a first of its kind for the organization. This initial release makes an early version available to riders with Apple iPhones. The MBTA plans to release a companion version for Android users in February 2025. This app, which was developed in-house and provides real-time information for all fixed-route services, will improve communications between the MBTA and riders. It will also allow the T to share information in a more accessible way. “I really want to thank the team at the MBTA Technology Innovation Department for their work on this new app,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Putting this app into the hands of many of our riders will make their trips so much more efficient as they will be able to make decisions in the moment about how soon to go to a station stop, what MBTA vehicle to choose for a trip, and how long they’ll need to wait. Knowledge is power and this app will be a helpful tool for riders, encouraging more trips on public transportation and making our customers feel empowered as they use transit.” “The public deserves and expects timely and accurate real time information to plan their journeys. This app is just one component as we improve communication. MBTA Go will help us be even more transparent allowing riders to have information to make decisions on travel, particularly for those that rely on our system every day. We hope users will give us feedback as we continue development,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “We want riders—whether it’s their first time in Boston, or longtime residents—to feel comfortable using public transportation, and this app will be a great tool to accompany people through their trips and to keep them up to date as they naviry Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Holiday Cookie Decorating, Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, December 5th at 3 PM, Join us as we prepare for the holiday season by decorating cookies. Cookies and frosting and sprinkles galore! Thursday, December 5th at 3 PM in the Parlin Children’s room Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room. Friday, December 6th at 3 pm. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch Rise of the Guardians with your friends and family. Origami Club. Parlin Fireplace Room. Saturday, December 7th at 12pm. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. Shute Adult and Teens Embroidery Club, Shute Meeting Room. Thursday, December 5th at 7 PM. Join us at our Embroidery Club! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, this program gate the system.” The app will assist riders as they navigate their commutes. Features of the application include: • Real time rider updates such estimated arrival times and train/bus tracking as they approach stops • A user-friendly system map that allows riders to click and see what service and transfers are available at each stop and station • Accessibility in six languages on day one: Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese • Viewable estimated arrival times for a rider’s destination stop More than 4,000 MBTA riders have piloted MBTA Go since July 2024. User feedback and human-centered design are directly influencing the development invites you to bring your own embroidery projects and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment. Extra basic supplies, including hoops, needles, and a selection of threads, will be provided to help you with your current work. For ages 18 and up. Registration is not required. All skill levels are welcome. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. We look forward to stitching with you! Resume Writing, Shute Adult Department. Book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a thirty-minute session at both the Shute Library. By appointment only. Please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101, Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world, and even send your first email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only. Please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. team’s work as they continue to improve the tool. The app serves as the most authoritative source for MBTA information and the Technology Innovation Department is expecting to share updates approximately every four to six weeks. App updates that riders can look forward to include but are not limited to details about approaching vehicles, like live crowding information and a trip planner that provides route recommendations. MBTA Go became available in the App Store November 20, 2024, and will eventually be released for Androids in February 2025. For more information, visit mbta.com/app or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA and @ MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta.
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