Medfield Library announces upcoming activities!

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

Medfield Library announces upcoming activities August 20 – September 15, 2018

Summer Celebration Concert!
Tuesday, August 21, 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Come celebrate the close of another summer of fun and learning. Join us outside at Gazebo Park to sing and dance along to the musical talents of Stefilia's Little Stones and enjoy a cold treat too. It's the perfect excuse to pack a picnic lunch and come early with the family! All ages welcome! In the event of rain, we will relocate inside to the Dailey Room.
Friends 1/2 Price Bookstore Sale
Saturday, August 25, 10-2 p.m.
Bargain prices; No registration required
Come in and check out the great selection of books, DVDs, CDs and more. On the last Saturday of every month, everything is 1/2 price!
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 an editor 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.
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. & 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.
Space is limited.
Embroidered Tea Towels
Tuesday, September 11, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Free; Registration required
We'll have everything you need here to make a custom, embroidered tea towel to take home with you!
Experienced embroiderers, feel free to bring in a drawing or print out that can be transferred to your towel
(don't worry, I'll show you how!) Beginners, you'll be learning a couple of basic stitches to use on your project.
Adults and teens 15 years of age and older are welcome (12 and up are welcome with an adult helper!) No
experience necessary. Please register as space is limited.
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.
Medfield Library announces reoccurring activities
The STEAM Room

Every Monday and Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Every 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.