Cookies, Coffee & Controversy
Fight back against book bans
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Cookies, Coffee & Controversy
Celebrate Banned Books Week! Browse a selection of banned books, join us for a read-in with light refreshments, write a postcard to your legislator, and screen print a tote bag to take home.
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Saturday, October 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
First Floor EllipseCelebrate Banned Books Week! Browse a selection of banned books, join us for a read-in with light refreshments, write a postcard to your legislator, and screen print a tote bag to take home.
Representatives from the Massachusetts chapter of Authors Against Book Bans will be on hand to discuss Freedom to Read legislation and the impact of book challenges in Massachusetts.
All ages welcome.
Before the event, there will be a screening of the documentary The Librarians (2025, not rated) and conversation with WPL Director Jason Homer from 1 - 3 pm.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 | Teens 12-18 | Children 5-7 | Children 0-5 | All Ages | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning Programs | Community & Local Interest | Arts, Crafts & Making |
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Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Main Library
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Sat, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Create unique prints using real leaves from nature.
Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Come hang out and play games! We have a variety of games, including an ongoing jigsaw puzzle, or bring your own game to play. Light refreshments provided.
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Main Library - Computer Lab
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Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
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Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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Registration is now closed
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can choose from different patterns to paint their own picture frame to take home with them (while supplies last). When finished, the frame will resemble stained glass!
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Sat, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, November 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Learn to make delicious and comforting coconut-ginger rice!
Sat, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling!
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Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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First come, first served.
Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Frances Perkins Branch
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Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - Online
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Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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A cute fall themed sewing project
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
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Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
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Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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This event is full
Fri, Nov 13, All day
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library - Computer Lab
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Main Library - Innovation Center
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Main Library - Computer Lab
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Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Saxe Room
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Goddard Branch
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Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come roll the dice and play!
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Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
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Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Frances Perkins Branch
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Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library
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Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
View images of Auguste Rodin’s works, and then try your hand at his style.
Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Curious about digital art? Learn some new skills and tricks from KevTech Services!
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies!
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
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Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Prepare for winter by making a DIY handcream!
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Decorate a mason jar using a variety of fall items to keep your things.
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Make a light for dark months ahead.
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s build something great!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Make a cute paper squishy during this relaxing craft.
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Join fellow readers as we dive into bestselling books across genres - from laugh-out-loud comedies to thought-provoking dramas by award-winning authors.
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Thu, Nov 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
All adult needlecrafters are welcome to bring your own portable project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and community at our library!
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Let's just take it easy, turn on some lo-fi, and craft whatever our little hearts desire!
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can choose from different patterns to paint their own picture frame to take home with them (while supplies last). When finished, the frame will resemble stained glass!
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us monthly to talk about your favorite series, discover new titles, enjoy fun activities and games, and connect with other manga enthusiasts.
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Play tabletop games with your friends!
Thu, Nov 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Designed especially for babies 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers this program encourages early literacy, language development, joyful interaction and lots of snuggling.
Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!
Fri, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Curious about digital art? Learn some new skills and tricks from KevTech Services!
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
We'll read the picture book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora and make a craft inspired by Oge's signature collage style.
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Teen Space
Come learn about the library as a teen volunteer!
Registration is now closed
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, November 7 2026 at 10:00am
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch 2!
Sat, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Welcome to the 2nd Annual WPL Scrabble Tournament!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners by total points earned over all games played in the tournament.
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Holidays - Parties, Planes, and Presents - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Nov 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Let's have fun talking about how we can make choices with health and holiday fun in mind!
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 2:30pm
Sat, Nov 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in to create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. WPI's high school students from MASS Academy will offer these fun learning activities.
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Prepare for winter by making a DIY handcream!
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's craft jars full of fun and joy encouraging gratitude and happiness.
Tue, Nov 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Tue, Nov 24, 10:45am - 11:45am
Frances Perkins Branch
Drop in for this wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends.
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Check out our toilet-themed books and create potty pals out of paper rolls in celebration of World Toilet Day.
Family members are welcome.
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Tue, Nov 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Study Room 1
Register directly with SCORE for a one-hour session with a small business counselor. Directions below.
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
N. Scott Momaday's words come to life in this biography of a celebrated Native American storyteller.
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's sing, dance, and make some music!
Wed, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Wed, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Wed, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!
Wed, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Wed, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Fri, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served