Here's what's happening at the Medfield Library!!

The following submitted by Bernadette Foley, Head of Children's Services, Medfield Public Library.

Medfield Library Activities Aug 27th - Sept 22d...

Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
Thursday, August 30, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Free; registration required
Come sculpt baubles and beads to make your own piece of custom jewelry! We have everything you need to make earrings, a necklace or bracelet, a pendant or even a keychain! No experience necessary. Please register as space is limited.
Artist Reception: Colleen Sullivan
Thursday, August 30, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
The library will host a casual artist’s reception for Colleen Sullivan. Her photography is currently on display in the Dailey Room through August 31, and this is a chance to meet the artist and mingle. In addition to being a gifted photographer, Colleen has been a Medfield resident for over 30 years, is a writer for the Medfield Patch, a Medfield Lion, and a Medfield Library Trustee. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to join us.
Pillowcase Make-A-Thon!
Tuesday, September 4, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Free; registration required
Come in and make a pillowcase (or two!) for kids battling cancer! Ryan's Case for Smiles is hoping to collect 44,000 pillowcases this month, one for every child in cancer treatment across the country. All the pillowcases we make here will be distributed to hospitals in our area. All supplies will be provided, but if you'd like to donate fabric please email me for details/regulations. No sewing experience necessary. Please register as space is limited.
Pillowcase Make-A-Thon!
Thursday, September 6, 10:30-12:30 a.m.
Free; registration required
Come in and make a pillowcase (or two!) for kids battling cancer! Ryan's Case for Smiles is hoping to collect 44,000 pillowcases this month, one for every child in cancer treatment across the country. All the pillowcases we make here will be distributed to hospitals in our area. All supplies will be provided, but if you'd like to donate fabric please email me for details/regulations. No sewing experience necessary. Please register as space is limited.
3D Print Night (For Adults)
Thursday, September 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in to the Makerspace from 6-8 to see the 3D Printers in action and to chat with Matt about our printers,
how to print at the library and how to get started on your own 3D design work.
Family Games & Puzzles Day
Saturday, September 8, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in and play with the library's collection of games and puzzles! Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Parachute Play
Monday, September 10, 10:15-10:55 a.m. and 11:00-11:40
Free; Registration required
Children and their caregivers can ring around the parachute with music, games, a story and a craft! Ages 2 - 4
with an adult. Please register as space is limited. Registration begins 2 weeks before the date of the program.
Glass Etching Workshop
Thursday, September 13, 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Free; Registration required
Learn the basics of designing, printing and using vinyl stencils to make personalized and unique etched glass
objects. Each participant will go home with one piece of etched glassware and the skills to make more at
home. Due to the harsh nature of the etching cream, participants must be 18 or older. Please register as space
is limited.
Family Create Day
Saturday, September 15, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; No registration required
Drop in to make this month's arts & crafts project! Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Music & Movement
Monday, September 17, 10:30-10:55 p.m. and 11:00-11:25 p.m.
Free; Registration required
Enhance your little one's love of music during this 30 minute bonding time, with songs, dance and movement
games to excite your budding musician. Ages 0-5 with an adult. Space is limited. Please register as space is
limited. Registration begins 2 weeks before each class date.
Mystery Book Club
Thursday, September 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
For this Mystery Book Club book, we're reading and discussing Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, we'll have copies at the library or you can request one.
Bernadette's 2nd & 3rd Grade Fun
Thursday, September 20, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Join other kids your age for creative fun! This month we'll be doing Paper Weaving! 2nd & 3rd graders welcome. Please register as space is limited.
Cookbook Club and Author Visit - Judy Gelman & Vicky Levy Krupp
Thursday, September 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
For our first Cookbook Club in the Fall (and on a Thursday!), we're so excited to welcome cookbook authors Judy Gelman & Vicky Levy Krupp to the MPL! We're cooking and eating from their books Table of Contents or The Book Club Cookbook. Judy and Vicky will be on hand to give us all the juicy backstory on creating their books and recipes. Choose and make a recipe to share. We'll all talk about how easy or difficult it was to use these cookbooks. Copies of the cookbooks are available at the library or you can request one.
Lego Club
Friday, September 21, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Lego Club is back! Join other elementary age kids and challenge yourself to create different structures using our collection of Legos. Ages 5 and up. Please register as space is limited.
Family Lego Day
Saturday, September 22, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in and use the library's Lego collection to build fantastic creations! We'll also have materials available for coloring at the craft tables. Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Medfield Library announces reoccurring activities
The STEAM Room Monday and Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Free; no registration required.
The Medfield Public Library Makerspace, the STEAM Room, is open and available for use anytime that the library is open for everyone aged 16+ and/or children accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you'd like some assistance on the equipment or to check out the activity of the day, drop by the STEAM Room during the days and times listed above. Nominal fees apply to some materials. For more information, please visit www.medfieldpubliclibrary.org/...
Pattycake Place
Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting September 5, 10:15-10:30 a.m.
Free; no registration required
Ages 0 - 24 months. This music-based storytime for babies and their caregiver is full of songs, rhymes and movement activities. Perfect for pre-walkers. Please choose one Storytime session per week. No Storytimes November 21 & 22.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting September 5, 10:45-11:00 a.m.
Free; no registration required
Ages 18 - 36 months. This music-based storytime for toddlers and their caregiver is full of songs, rhymes and movement activities. Best for busy toddlers. Please choose one Storytime session per week. No Storytimes November 21 & 22.
All Together Now
Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting September 5, 11:15-11:30 a.m.
Free; no registration required
Ages 0 – 36 months. This music-based storytime for babies/toddlers and their caregiver is full of songs, rhymes and movement activities. Ideal for siblings. Please choose one Storytime session per week. No Storytimes November 21 & 22.
Preschool Pageturners
Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting September 5, 11:45-12:15 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Ages 3 – 5. This program for preschoolers is designed to encourage the love of books that help develop important early literacy skills. Please choose one Storytime session per week. No Storytimes November 21 & 22.
To register for these programs or for more information, call the library at 508-359-4544 or visit http://ww.medfieldpubliclibrary.org/events. All events are FREE thanks to the Friends of the Medfield Public Library and take place at the Library unless otherwise noted.