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Our HISTORIC DOORS are OPEN!

We’re pleased to announce the Library’s historic doors are open.  The renovation of the Library’s Historic Entrance stairs is complete, with just reseeding the lawn left to be done in the spring.  Plans for a celebration are being made and will be shared when confirmed. (The temporary entrance is now closed.) Continued »

1/15 Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 15th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Story time for toddlers will include songs, stories, puppets, manipulatives and more to help lay the foundation for early literacy. Time for play/socialization will be available after the program. Siblings are welcome. Weekly sign-up necessary!  This program is for children 18-36 months.

1/15 Teen Crafternoon: Paint Card Garlands

Wednesday, January 15th from 3:30PM-4:30PM

If you’re the creative sort, drop in and try a new craft each month. This month we will make paint card garlands. This program is for students in grades 6-12.

1/15 Stitching Circle

Wednesday, January 15th from 3:30PM-4:30PM

A drop-in social group for stitchers of all kinds- whether you knit, crochet, or sew, please stop by and craft with us! Bring supplies you no longer want or need for the destash table. All skill levels welcome! Stitching Circle is every third Wednesday of the month. 

1/16 Sensory Sensitive Story Time

Thursday, January 16th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

If your little one finds other story times overstimulating, this small-group story time will have a visual schedule, shorter stories, lower lighting, and fidget toys for little hands to explore while listening. Registration is required. This story time is intended for neurodivergent children ages 0-5. **Note: to provide the best possible experience, this story time will be capped at 12 children and their caregivers.

1/16 MCBA Book Club: Shark Summer by Ira Marcks

Thursday, January 16th from 4PM-4:45PM

Join us monthly to discuss one of the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award book nominees! Registration is appreciated. If your child reads 5 of the nominees by May, they are able to vote for their favorite to win the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award. In January, we are reading GRAPHIC NOVEL “Shark Summer” by Ira Marcks. Read the blurb below: Continued »

1/16 Taylor Swift Trivia

Thursday, January 16th from 6PM-7PM

Swifities of all ages can join us for some trivia all about Taylor Swift! Registration is required and spots are limited!

1/17 Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 17th from 10:30AM-11:30AM

Preschoolers can join us on Friday mornings for their very own Story Time! We will use stories, songs, felt boards and more to help your child to develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills. Siblings are welcome.  Weekly sign-up necessary! This program is for children 3-5 years old.

1/17 Pokemon Club

Friday, January 17th from 4PM-5PM

Do you like Pokemon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokemon with us!! This program is for children in grades K-5. **Please note the time of this program has changed!**

1/19 Sunday Movie: Dodgeball (2004)

Sunday, January 19th from 2PM-4PM

Join us for a Sunday Movie. This week we’re watching Dodgeball (2004). Continued »

NEW Tech Help Hours

Do you have a new phone, tablet or other device? Or, one you would like learn more about it? Tech Help is now available on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am and 6pm – 7pm

Please register on our online calendar. Meet in the library Reading Room for personalized technology assistance. Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions! Continued »

Now available: Chromebooks for in-library use

You can now check-out one of our Chromebook to use anywhere within the library!

Chromebooks are available for check-out at the reference desk. Continued »