After a short update on the Society’s collection, Roy Helander will recount the chronology of Alku, Maynard’s Finnish Temperance Society.

Before the rise of mass media, groups like the temperance societies formed the base of social life with meetings, activities, sports events, talks, drama groups, music.

We hope you can join us at the Library in the Fowler School, 3 Tiger Drive (off of Great Road / Rt. 117).  The Library is located down the hall to the right as you come in the main entrance.