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A History of Guinness Beer – Virtual Program

A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike Reardon

Monday, March 31, 2025

7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom

Register online!

We’re so excited to chat with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador – a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you’re over 21), and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy’s Day month!

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program

About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander, born and raised just north of Boston. Following a successful hospitality and performing arts career, Mike spent the last decade as a beer educator and quality specialist – including the past six years as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. In this role, he lives and breathes all things beer and shares his deeply rooted love for Guinness and authentic Irish pubs.

In addition to his role as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike is an accomplished home chef, gardener, history enthusiast, and oyster expert. His background in performing arts is evident in his artful storytelling every time he engages an audience. Follow Mike on Instagram


This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries. We’re also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

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Mission

Melrose Public Library’s staff, building and collections provide a portal for all to explore, imagine and engage. The library is where literacy, local history and community connect!

 

Vision

Melrose Public Library– where people of all ages, experiences, abilities and beliefs can belong.  As a 21st century community institution with roots in the late 19th century, the library is grounded in the present and has its sights set on the future.  Carefully curated resources provide wide access to books, media, and technology.  Skilled and welcoming staff design innovative programming to foster individual growth and enhance community engagement.  The Melrose Public Library offers places to meet, study, read, engage in civic discourse and share all our stories.

 


 

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