Thursday, June 18
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.
Community Fiber Arts Circle—Come crochet, knit, embroider, and weave with fellow fiber crafters. Beginners welcome. There will be no direct teaching of fiber arts, but community guidance and sharing of ideas are greatly encouraged. Work on a project, make new friends, and bounce ideas off of each other. Open to all ages and experience levels (recommended for ages 12- adult). Please call the library (508)-699-0122 and ask for the Reference Desk for more information. This group meets at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
National Parks Scavenger Hunt—Find all the national parks posters and get a small prize.
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.
Monday, June 22
National Parks Scavenger Hunt—Find all the national parks posters and get a small prize.
Decorate a Canvas Tote Bag—Decorate a canvas tote bag to use all summer long. Registration required. This event will take place at 11 a.m.
Silent Book Club (ages 11-15)—Come gather at the library with fellow book lovers to read and relax. There are no assigned readings. Bring a book or browse and borrow one of the library’s. Program will proceed as scheduled; registration helps plan seating and light refreshments.
The meeting begins at 2 p.m. with time to arrive, settle in, and optionally share what you’re reading. Quiet reading starts at 2:15 p.m.. Small talk is not required. Ages for this program is 11-15. Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with 2,000 chapters in 60+ countries. Richards Memorial Library in North Attleborough hosts this chapter.
Tuesday, June 23
National Parks Scavenger Hunt—Find all the national parks posters and get a small prize.
Kids Beaded Jewelery—Make something special with pony beads and satin string. Suggested ages 4 and older. This will be run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Decorate a Canvas Tote Bag—Decorate a canvas tote bag to use all summer long. Registration required. This event will take place at 11 a.m.Â
Wednesday, June 24
National Parks Scavenger Hunt—Find all the national parks posters and get a small prize.
STEAM Cart Wednesdays—The STEAM cart will be out between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays during the summer. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. There will be a different activity out each week.
STEAM cart days are for children ages 3+ with an adult. Activities are free play and not librarian led.
AbraKIDabra Magic Show—Enjoy a magic show from one of Boston’s biggest magicians, Mike Bent, at 11 a.m. This program is for children ages 3 and up and registration is required.