Day: December 22, 2025

Holiday Shows 2025

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Would like to thank all the venues that held our holiday shows.  The Cape Ann Makers Market put on 3 shows from October to December.  The Magnolia Library for Magtoberfest,  Cruiseport , and The Cut, these shows were extremely successful.  The Elks venue is always a pleasure, The Magnolia Women’s Club Holiday Show, and Marshalls Farmstand for a pop up.   Thank you to the coordinators and venues for all their hard work.  And I would especially want to thank the customers who came out to shop and most important shop local.   Thank you again.

Sunday Afternoon At The Gloucester House

Posted on by Pat D

It’s become a weekly habit to stop by The Gloucester House Pub on Rogers St Sunday afternoons when we finish at the shop. It’s warm and inviting, comfortable and also offers a great menu and friendly service. I was delighted to note that chicken parm has been added to the menu and I am here to report that it is EXCELLENT. The sauce is a sweeter sauce, the chicken cutlet sized just right and is perfect for a winter afternoon. Highly recommended. Jim got the turkey BLT and we took half home—large portion. See you there soon!

Traveling Mystery Room at Sawyer Free Library!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Traveling Mystery Room with Big Ryan
Saturday, December 27 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Children’s Program Room | Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

The Sawyer Free Library is calling all young detectives and adventure-seekers! Kids ages 7–16 are invited to join Big Ryan for an exciting Traveling Mystery Room experience — an interactive adventure filled with teamwork, creativity, and fast-paced problem-solving.

The challenge:
You’ve been abducted by aliens along with a group of your peers. Your only hope of escape is to work together, follow the clues, and complete each step needed to charge the escape pod. But act quickly — you have just one hour before the aliens discover you’ve broken free!

Important details:

  • Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org, and space is limited — please register each child individually.
  • Designed for kids ages 7–16.
  • Parents of children ages 7–9 are strongly encouraged to stay and lend a hand with the mystery.

Questions? Email tbalsan@sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure!