Thursday, Oct. 22
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a prize.
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.
The SAFE Coalition Help Hours—The SAFE Coalition will be available in the library’s Middle Stack Room Quiet Study Area to meet with residents in need every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. This initiative is in partnership with The SAFE Coalition and the North Attleborough Health Department.
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.
All About Probate—Lauren Caisse from The Legacy Planners of Plainville returns to the library for this session entitled All About Probate. She will use relatable stories in plain language (no legal jargon) to share all you need to know about probate. Topics covered include common misperceptions of probate, when probate is required and how it can impact families. This will take place at 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a prize.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a 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, Oct. 26
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a prize.
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.
Lego Builders—Do you love building with Legos? Then visit the children’s room between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Lego Builders on the fourth Monday of each month. Build something cool using the library’s Legos and it will be displayed it all month.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a prize.
The SAFE Coalition Help Hours—The SAFE Coalition will be available in the library’s Middle Stack Room Quiet Study Area to meet with residents in need every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. This initiative is in partnership with The SAFE Coalition and the North Attleborough Health Department.
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, Oct. 28
Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Find all the bats and pumpkins and get a prize.
Combatting Loneliness During Your Job Search—Are you struggling with the isolating and overwhelming reality of a modern job search? Learn practical, real-world strategies to transform the solo grind of unemployment into a highly supported team effort by teaching job seekers how to effectively mobilize their family, friends, and professional networks. Leave with a clear, actionable blueprint to build a dedicated support system that accelerates your hiring timeline and safeguards your mental well-being. This will take place at 9:30 a.m.
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.