May 2025
 
Library News
The library will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Events & Programs for Adults
Town Meeting Q&A
 
Thursday, May 8 
 6:00-7:30
 
Town Meeting Q & A with Town Moderator John Donahue. Do you have questions on the upcoming Annual Town Meeting? Curious about how an override works? Join us! 
 
 Please register!
 
Spice of the Month Club
 
First Monday of the Month
While supplies last
 
Give our Spice of the Month a try. Stop by the library and pick up a Spice of the Month bag to go. The bag includes: information about the spice, recipes, and of course a sample to use in your next recipe.
  
Book Clubs
Join us for lively book chats, new members welcome.
Books are available at the Main Desk. Registration required.
 
1st Wednesday
 
Wednesday, May 7
1:00-2:00
 
Please register!

 
Novels at Night
 
Thursday, May 15
6:30-7:30
 
Please register!
 
Armchair Traveler Book Club
 
Tuesday, May 20
10:30-11:30
 
Please register!
 
2025 Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge
Are you up for the challenge?
You can participate either in person at the library,
online through Mass Book, or both!
 
Visit massbook.org/readingchallenge or the Library to learn more.
 
Events and Programs for Teens
Teen Flower Planting
 
Monday, May 19
6:00-7:00
 
Teens ages 13 to 17, join us to plant flowers on the library grounds. 
 
Please register!
Join the
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
 
Join TAG to volunteer at Library events and share your ideas about Library programs for teens. You can also use TAG meeting hours for your school’s community service requirement.
 
Open to teens in
grades 7 through 12.
 
Events and Programs for Children
Balloon Magic
with Jungle Jim

Tuesday, May 6
6:30-7:30
 
Balloon magic show for the whole family.  Jungle Jim will leave everyone delighted and amazed!
   
Please register!
 
Homeschool Messy Art
 
Thursday, May 8
2:00-3:00
 
Explore yarn painting where you create a picture by gluing yarn to paper.  
Appropriate for ages 3-11.  Please dress for messiness. 
 
Please register!
 
Battle Dragons Tournament

Tuesday, May 13
4:00-5:00
 
Use your Reading Dragon cards to play Battle Dragons with other kids.  There will be prizes!   Sign up for our Reading Dragons and Friends reading challenge to earn cards to play.  You can sign-up at the Children's Desk.  
 
No registration required.
 
Family Craft:
Sprout Heads

Tuesday, May 20
6:30-7:30
 
Decorate a plant container and then plant it with chia seeds and watch the hair grow! All materials provided.  
For ages 5+  
 
Please register!
 
Homeschool Legos, puzzles,
and board games, oh my!

Friday, May 23
2:00-3:00
 
Choose from a variety of puzzles and board games or play with LEGO.  It's a great way to meet new people and play with friends.   Ages 4-11.
 
No registration required.
 
Parent/Child
Dessert (Book) Club
 
Tuesday, May 27
6:30-7:30
 
For kids ages 8-11 and a caring adult. Both read the book and then we meet all together to discuss the book, do a related craft, and enjoy dessert!  
This month we are reading The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers.  Books will be available in the Children's Room.
 
Please register!
 
These programs are presented in partnership with Triumph Inc's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program. Registration is required.
 
If you have questions or would like to register:
Call Nancy at 508-822-5388 ext. 208  
 
All storytimes are drop-in, no registration required.
 
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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
  760 South Main Street
  508-823-1344
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