Thursday, April 9
Story Time, ages 0-7—Come to the downstairs meeting room for stories, songs and a dimple craft. This event takes place at 10 a.m.
Free tech help—Volunteer Ben Elliott, a computer support specialist, is hosting free IT hours at the library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you need one-on-one help with a laptop, smartphone, or general tech stuff, please schedule an appointment by registering at https://befreeit.org/ or ask library staff for help.
Elliot also offers free tech help at Wrentham’s Fiske Public Library on Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Plainville Public Library on Fridays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Estate Planning 101–In this presentation, representatives from the The Legacy Planners will cover the essential estate planning documents, how to plan for incapacity, ways to minimize estate taxes, an overview of probate costs and how thoughtful planning can provide lasting peace of mind. This will take place at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 11
STEAM Cart—STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. There will be a different activity out each day. STEAM cart days are for children ages 3+ with an adult. Activities take place in the Children’s Room, are free play and not librarian led. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guys Book Group—Check out the newest group at the library: A book group for guys. The group will read both fiction and non-fiction titles as we meet on a quarterly basis.
The next read is “Booth” by Karen Joy Fowler. Copies of the book will be available in mid-March on the bookshelf near the Reference desk. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to attend.
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners (Teens)—Descent Into Undermountain: In this session, the players will begin their first Dungeons & Dragons adventure, a dungeon crawl in one of the most infamous dungeons in all the Realms – Undermountain. There will be a heavy focus on roleplaying and an introduction to combat mechanics with step-by-step instructions to help all players learn the rules of combat in d&d. Throughout the adventure, not only will the players learn how to play the game, but they will be encouraged to work as a team and solve problems and puzzles together. This will take place at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
Monday, April 13
Story Time—Come to the downstairs meeting room for stories, songs and a dimple craft. This event takes place at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 14
Take and Make Craft, Ages 2-6–Grab a bagged craft to make at home. Available while supplies last.
Wednesday, April 15
STEAM Cart—STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. There will be a different activity out each day. STEAM cart days are for children ages 3+ with an adult. Activities take place in the Children’s Room, are free play and not librarian led. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VIRTUAL: The Life and Career of Diane Keaton—Diane Keaton was an American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. Her career spanned more than five decades, and she became famous in the 1970s for her roles in “The Godfather” films and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Keaton’s style, timing, and emotional honesty brought a mix of vulnerability, wit, and offbeat charm to her roles, making them unforgettable and deeply human. Enjoy a look at the life and career of one of America’s favorite actresses. Led by Frank Mandosa, a film historian and Massachusetts high school Film and English teacher. He is the host of “Reels of Cinema” podcast and co-host of the “Movies Across The Pod” podcast.