For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
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3 events,For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join Ms. Maryanne for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Calling all thespians and theatre enthusiasts! Meet up with fellow theatre lovers to celebrate your favorite musicals! Each month, we'll dive into a different musical and enjoy Tony performances, activities, games, and, of course, singing all the songs! Feel welcome to wear your favorite theatre-themed swag. |
4 events,For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Please Note: **Registration is now open for the next session of classes** Please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class to sign up. Sign up ends on September 24.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings and introductionspeople in the familyplaces For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. For grades 3-4. Have you ever made a boat out of LEGO? Design your watercraft and watch it set sail here in the library. We challenge you to make a LEGO boat that can carry the most pennies before sinking. Registration is required and will be available one week before the event. |
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Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. **This session of the Conversation Group will begin on September 30th, 2026. Registration will occur in mid September. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking Tell your friends and relatives; gather your 2026 dream team, because Trivia is happening again in the Library's beautiful Living Room!Your librarians create the whole game from scratch using our plentiful library resources, so come out and test your quizmaster IQ! Teams can have up to 6 players, and there are prizes from local eateries |
5 events,For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for play time with neighbors. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Please Note: **Registration is now open for the next session of classes** Please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class to sign up. Sign up ends on September 24.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings and introductionspeople in the familyplaces For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
Join the reading community and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. We'll start by saying hello and sharing what we're reading, and then after the reading hour, attendees can socialize. .. or not! Light refreshments will be provided.
Click here to register and submit questions for the author. A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get |
2 events,If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall. For all ages and families. Create art in a new medium each month at the Open Art Studio! Explore all kinds of tools, perspectives, and styles. This month we will be using washi tape to customize notebooks and pencils. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. |
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4 events,For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join Ms. Maryanne for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Inspired to read Homer's Odyssey but don't know where to start? Join a five-week community reading of The Odyssey, led by Chris Constas, who has guided college undergraduates through The Odyssey many times. The group will meet in person three times, and discussion will focus on 12 of the 24 books of the epic. For grades 1-12Calling all chess players! Woman International Master of Chess and MA Chess Association Director Kateryna Odnorozhenko will help you analyze your games, offer professional guidance, and answer questions to help you improve your skills. Chess Club is for players of all levels, although beginners must be familiar with placement of the pieces and |
6 events,For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Please Note: **Registration is now open for the next session of classes** Please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class to sign up. Sign up ends on September 24.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings and introductionspeople in the familyplaces For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. For grades K-2 and a caregiver. By order of her Royal Highness, the Queen of Hearts, you are hereby summoned to attend a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Enjoy an afternoon pot of tea (juice) and snacks while we create some fanciful hats. Allergy Alert: This program uses food. Join Suman Shah of Fork on a Road and Chef-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library, for a delicious journey cooking with the best of fall's ingredients and exploring the world of spices. We'll prepare a recipe that highlights how simple seasonal ingredients and techniques can bring out big flavor. For grades 7-12. Do you love the library? Do you want to create displays? Have you ever wanted to help with programs? Or tell the world your best book recommendations? Are you a teenager? Yeah? Then Teen Advisory Group is for you!Teen Advisory Group meets once a month with Teen Librarian Annie to actively work |
4 events,The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. **This session of the Conversation Group will begin on September 30th, 2026. Registration will occur in mid September. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking Want to learn more about Medicare? Led by Heather Hurd, a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative, this presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, Part D drug coverage, how to avoid Medicare penalties, and programs available to |
7 events,For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for play time with neighbors. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Please Note: **Registration is now open for the next session of classes** Please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class to sign up. Sign up ends on September 24.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings and introductionspeople in the familyplaces For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Click here to register and submit questions for the author. Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons. For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Calling all thespians and theatre enthusiasts! Meet up with fellow theatre lovers to celebrate your favorite musicals! Each month, we'll dive into a different musical and enjoy Tony performances, activities, games, and, of course, singing all the songs! Feel welcome to wear your favorite theatre-themed swag. Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun, creative craft! Join us as we transform ordinary garden pavers into spooky, silly, or slimy ghost decorations. Paint your own ghostly paver to take home and display in your garden, yard, or doorstep. All materials will be provided. Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All welcome. This meeting will be held in the Program Room. |
2 events,If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall. For Grades 3 and 4Come learn about simple circuits with Miss Katie! We will build a telegraph machine, then learn Morse code by using the telegraph to send secret messages! -. -. . .- - . .. . . . -. . !Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. |
2 events,For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Start your Saturday with story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more. This program is sensory friendly. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. For grades K-4. Calling all builders and creators in grades K-4. Let your imagination run wild while putting your Lego building skills to the test. But wait, there's more! Try out our Strawbees, Keva planks and Lincoln Logs. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. |
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6 events,For all ages & families. La Catrina is getting ready for her favorite holiday Día de Muertos. Help her find everything she needs to celebrate and remember her loved ones in this Day of the Dead scavenger hunt!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 17. For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Please Note: **Registration is now open for the next session of classes which begin October 13th. ** Please visit the English at Large webpage to sign up. Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings and introductionspeople in the familyplaces in the home and communitynumbers, time, money, and For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program. Click here to register and submit questions for the author. Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our For grades 5-6 & an adult. Join Ms. Katie for an intergenerational book club where YOU are in charge! This program is set up at our informational meeting in September where reading selections are chosen by club members. Each month, club members take turns being Book Leaders and guiding the group through discussions and activities. |
5 events,For all ages & families. La Catrina is getting ready for her favorite holiday Día de Muertos. Help her find everything she needs to celebrate and remember her loved ones in this Day of the Dead scavenger hunt!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 17. Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. On the second Wednesday of every month, the My Favorite Poem Club meets to discuss a poem in a cozy and relaxed setting. You don't have to be a poetry expert; all are welcome. Email lpoole@noblenet. org for more details. For our October meeting, we will be reading selections from Emily Dickinson. **This session of the Conversation Group will begin on September 30th, 2026. Registration will occur in mid September. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking For grades 3-4 & an adult. Join Ms. Ariel for an intergenerational book club where readers choose the books and engage in discussions and activities!This Month's Book: Dragons in a Bag by Zetta ElliottReaders are responsible for getting their own copy of the book and reading it in advance of the meeting. |
1 event,For all ages & families. La Catrina is getting ready for her favorite holiday Día de Muertos. Help her find everything she needs to celebrate and remember her loved ones in this Day of the Dead scavenger hunt!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 17. |
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