Thursday, Nov. 5
Story Time—Come to the downstairs meeting room at 10 a.m. for stories, songs, finger play, and a simple craft. This program is great for children ages 0-6.
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 latest 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.
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.
Mystery/Thriller Book Group—Join the newest book group at the library. This group will meet every other month on the first Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to enjoy and discuss contemporary mystery/suspense titles. November’s read is “This Might Hurt” by Stephanie Wrobel. Copies of the book will be available a month ahead of the meeting date on designated shelves in the New Fiction area.
Saturday, Nov. 7
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—A book group for guys, that will read both fiction and non-fiction titles as they meet on a quarterly basis.The next read is “I See You’ve Called in Dead: A Novel,” by John Kenney. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to attend.
Monday, Nov. 9
Lapsit Story Time, Ages 0-18 months—This interactive story time builds early listening and motor skills through stories, music, and play. For older children, please see Thursday story times.
Lip Gloss Charms—Bring lip gloss, and learn how to create a charm to match. Charms, beads, and instruction will be provided. This will take place at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Adult Book Group—This month’s read is “The Messy Lives of Book People,” by Phaedra Patrick. Copies of the book will be available at the library about a month ahead of the meeting and located on designated shelves in the New Fiction area. This will take place at 1:30 p.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.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Library closed for Veterans Day.