The Unfortunate Passing of Pliant McTwist: A Murder Mystery Team event!

The mayor suspects foul play in the case of Pliant McTwist. He has allowed me to gather a group of amateur detectives together to solve this crime! We have just 1 hour to interrogate all the suspects, beat them at their own games, and sift through all the evidence to figure out who is responsible, how they did it and why!

Be the first team to finish and be promoted to Detective and earn your badge! Teens and Adults welcome!

Love in Metal: The Artwork of Abraham Megerdichian

Robert Megerdichian, son of artist Abraham Megerdichian (1923-1983), offers an inside look into his father’s miniature works of art made from scrap metal over the course of 30 years. 

Abe Megerdichian's work will be on display at the library through July.

Shark Bookmark Craft

Available from July 7th to July 12th while supplies last! First come, first served.

This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to participate, but children will need assistance in assembly.

50th Anniversary of Jaws Viewing

Let's kick off shark week by celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws! Snacks and pizza will be provided to those who register.

Documentary Afternoon: Sharks of Hawaii 

Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.

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Let's Paint a Shark!

Let's paint wooden 3D sharks!

This program is intended for those in Grades 6 to 12 and their guardians. Adults are welcome to sign up starting July 7! 

Baby Play Group

Meet new parents in a space with age appropriate toys for ages 0-12 months. Registration appreciated.

Storytime with Marissa

Ages 0-5 are welcome to join Marissa for 30 minutes of stories, participatory songs, and fingerplays that support early literacy. Registration is required. Please register for each day you're interested in attending. No meeting July 23.

Drop In Fireworks Painting

Make a fireworks painting in time for the Fourth of July! Using acrylic paint and cardboard tubes, you will stamp a sky full of sparks. This is a drop in program available while supplies last. Dress for mess. Best for ages 6 and up with some caregiver help. No registration.

Monday Matinée Movies

Beat the heat and catch a movie! Bring a blanket to sit on and snacks if you wish-- but please no peanut products. No registration. Caregivers must remain with children under the age of 9. All movies rated PG.

July 7: Jumanji (1995)

July 14: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

July 21: The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

WildKat Hoops

Learn about the hula hoop and try one out. Kat loves sharing the joy of this plastic circle with kids and adults alike. The program starts off with an introduction, a demo, rules and then guided instruction. The session ends with a "show off" period. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Make a Paper Minecraft Creeper

Drop in and make your own paper Minecraft creeper using squares of green, black, and grey paper. This is a drop in program available while supplies last. Best for kids ages 5 and up with caregiver.

Big Ryan's Tall Tales

Join us for Big Ryan's original stories, puppet play, a bit of music and movement and a whole lot of fun! Best for children around preschool age and up accompanied by caregiver. Registration required.

Joys of Nature: Desert Animals

How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other challenges? How do they find food and avoid predators Come find out as you meet some desert animals up close, and learn more about their wild relatives. Ages 5 and up accompanied by caregiver. Registration required.  Please note that session 1 and session 2 are the same program, just register for ONE.

Minecraft Scavenger Hunt

Find players and animals from Minecraft in the Children's Room all month!

Crafterdark: Let's Make Decoden Frames!

What is Decoden? Decoden is a Japanese craft where you start with a faux whipped cream base (silicone) and add embellishments like pearls, rhinestones, stickers, resin, and clay charms.

This program is intended for those in Grades 6 to 12 and their guardians. Adults are welcome to sign up starting July 16! 

Crafternoon: Let's Make Decoden Frames!

What is Decoden? Decoden is a Japanese craft where you start with a faux whipped cream base (silicone) and add embellishments like pearls, rhinestones, stickers, resin, and clay charms.

This program is intended for those  in Grades 6 to 12 and their guardians. Adults are welcome to sign up starting July 16! 

Dinner and Movie: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

Two-bit crook Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) stumbles into an audition for a mystery film while on the run from the cops. Winning the part, he lands in Hollywood, where he's flung into a tangled, murderous conspiracy with his childhood sweetheart, Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan), and hard-boiled private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer). 

Registration required, pizza will start at 5:00pm - feel free to bring a dish to share.

The film starts at 5:30pm.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Do you love puzzles? 

Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors? Each team will receive the same 500 piece puzzle provided by the library. The team that finishes first or completes the most before time is called wins!

Adults, teens, and families with children aged 10+ are welcome to participate. We will be in the meeting room which means we can have up to 8 teams!

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

This 60-minute yoga practice offers a gentle mix of Hatha yoga-based styles, including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body while at the same time bringing calm to the mind.

Craft: Stencil a Tote Bag! (Summer Theme)

Use fun summer theme stencils to decorate a tote bag. We will have paint, paint pens and several beach/summer stencil designs to choose from.

Teens and adults welcome.

History of the North River: Lyle Nyberg

Explore a small tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth.

It is the first state-designated scenic river, brimming with history from pre-colonial times.

Adult Queer Craft Club

Build community with an LGBTQ+ craft club, join in making crafts or working on your own special projects! 

Gentle Yoga Flow and Stretch

This is a Yang style class which focuses more on the larger muscle groups with slower, thoughtful and accessible movements, mostly on the ground, combined with gentle stretching. The class also includes breathwork and meditation to help center and calm the mind to to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit.

All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners and advanced beginners.