Topsfield brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Topsfield Town Library opens a monthlong art exhibition by local artist Sheila Boss-Concannon this week.

Today in Topsfield

• Library opens Sheila Boss-Concannon art exhibition. Topsfield Town Library opened "Following in Her Footsteps," an exhibition of paintings by local artist Sheila Boss-Concannon, on display in the Activity Room through October.Topsfield Public Library

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 a.m.: Book Worms playgroup meets Friday morning at library. CFCE of the North Shore hosts its Book Worms playgroup for families with young children Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Topsfield Town Library, with online registration encouraged.Topsfield Public Library
• Fri, Oct 2, 2:00 p.m.: Virtual talk traces Billy Joel's career Friday. Topsfield Town Library hosts a Zoom talk Friday at 2 p.m. on Billy Joel's five decade career, from his early days to hits like "Uptown Girl," registration required.Topsfield Public Library
• Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Monday night. Topsfield's Finance Committee holds its regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m., according to the town's online calendar.Town of Topsfield
• Mon, Oct 5, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday evening. The Topsfield Select Board holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Topsfield
• Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Library offers yoga session Monday evening. Topsfield Town Library hosts a yoga class for ages 14 and up Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. with instructor Melanie Simard, registration required.Topsfield Public Library
• Mon, Oct 5, 7:00 p.m.: Virtual cooking demo features mac and cheese. Topsfield Town Library hosts a virtual cooking demonstration Monday at 7 p.m. with chef Heidi McIndoo, who will show viewers how to make one pot barbecue chicken mac and cheese, registration required.Topsfield Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 10:30 a.m.: Fall storytime returns Tuesday mornings outdoors. Topsfield Town Library brings back outdoor Fall Storytime Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with stories and crafts led by Ms. Noreen, registration required.Topsfield Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 2:00 p.m.: Virtual talk explores Dolly Parton's career Tuesday. Topsfield Town Library offers a Zoom lecture Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Dolly Parton's rise from poverty to country music stardom, led by historian John Kenrick, registration required.Topsfield Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night. The Topsfield Planning Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Topsfield
• Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Library lecture covers haunted Massachusetts legends Wednesday. Topsfield Town Library hosts a Zoom talk Wednesday at 7 p.m. with folklorist Roxie Zwicker on ghost stories and haunted history around Massachusetts, registration required.Topsfield Public Library

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