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Medfield Library announces upcoming activities
Medfield Public Library Events and Activities - October 29 - November 24, 2018
The following provided by Bernadette Foley, Head of Children's Services, MPL.
Medfield Library announces upcoming activities
Family Create Day
Saturday, November 3, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
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Free; no registration required. Drop in to make this month's arts & crafts project! Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Fantastic Beasts in Polymer Clay
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Tuesday November 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Free; registration required
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is almost out in and who doesn’t wish they could go see the movie with Pickett in their pocket? (Nobody I know!) Follow along step by step as we make our very own Bowtruckles out of polymer clay. Or branch out on your own (“branch out”…get it??) and make a different Harry Potter Universe inspired sculpture.
This workshop will be taught by a bonafide sculptor and self-proclaimed Harry Potter Nerd who will absolutely be representing her House (Ravenclaw) but Slytherins, Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors in 6th-12th grades are, of course, also welcome. Creations will be cooked after the class ends and can be picked up at your convenience starting Thursday, November 8th. Please register as space is limited.
Nina's 4th & 5th Grade Fun
Thursday, November 8, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; registration required
Join other kids your age for creative fun! This month we'll be making Holiday Gifts and Wrapping Paper using homemade stamping techniques! 4th & 5th graders welcome. Please register as space is limited.
Half Days @ the Library
Friday, November 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop by on half days this fall to try different activities with friends! It could be crafts, games, Legos, you never know! Grades K - 5.
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Join us for the Fiction Book Club this October when we'll be reading Defending Jacob by William Landry. The book follows Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber as he is blindsided when his teenage son, Jacob, is charged with murder. Jacob insists he is innocent, and Andy believes him. But as the trial intensifies, damning facts and shocking revelations surface. Copies will be available at the library.
Makerspace Open House
Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Come on in and try something new! Here at the library we have a Makerspace full of equipment, tools and crafting supplies available for your use. This open house is a great opportunity to tour the space if you've never been here before, or to try out a new piece of equipment with help nearby. From high tech to traditional, we probably have something that will float your boat! Registration is not required, but sign up if you'd like an email reminder about this event.
Upcycled T-Shirt Infinity Scarves
Thursday, November 15, 10:30-1:30 p.m.
Free; registration required
It's that time of year again, but don't pack away all those great summer t-shirts...Turn them into a fabulous scarf you can wear all winter long! Bring in at least 2 old t-shirts (they need to be that stretchy, t-shirt fabric and the more shirts you have, the more variety your scarf will have) then cut them up and sew the pieces back together to make a patchwork scarf. This is a great project for all sewing skill levels, including "I've never used a sewing machine in my life!" Seriously, no sewing experience is necessary. Please register as space is limited.
Mystery Book Club
Thursday, November 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
For this Mystery Book Club book, we're reading and discussing Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet. From the Library Journal: "Agatha Award–winning author Malliet (Death of a Cozy Writer) debuts a superb new series... You’ll marvel at the author’s low-key humor and crystal-clear depictions of small-town life... Malliet, like Louise Penny, brings a contemporary freshness to the traditional mystery." Copies will be available at the library.
Bernadette's 2nd & 3rd Grade Fun
Thursday, November 15, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; registration required
Join other kids your age for creative fun! This month we'll be making Erupting Volcanoes! 2nd & 3rd graders welcome. Please register as space is limited.
Author of the Month Night - Kate DiCamillo Books!
Thursday, November 15, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Free; no registration required
We love Kate DiCamillo Books!! Enjoy reading books by beloved author, Kate DiCamillo, all month long and drop in with the family for this casual book club, featuring a read-a-loud by a librarian, a craft and an activity. Ages 4 and up with an adult. No registration required. Check back soon to find out which authors we'll be celebrating during the winter.
Lego Club
Friday, November 16, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; registration required
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, November 17, 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.
Music Makers
Monday, November 19, 10:30-10:55 & 11:00-11:25 a.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 one's budding musician. Ages 0-5 with adult. Please register as space is limited. Registration begins on November 5th. Please choose the 10:30 or 11:00 am session.
Half Days @ the Library
Wednesday, November 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop by on half days this fall to try different activities with friends! It could be crafts, games, Legos, it’s a surprise! Grades K - 5.
Friends 1/2 Price Bookstore Sale
Saturday, November 24, 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Bargain prices; no registration required
Come in and check out the great selection of books, DVDs. CDs and more. Last Saturday of the month at 1/2 price!
Family Games and Puzzles Day
Saturday, November 24, 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.
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/steam-room/
Pattycake Place
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 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, 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, 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, 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.
SPECTRUM
First and third Tuesday of the month, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
A club and safe space for Medfield’s LGBTQ+ teens…1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month @ 4pm (stay for SLAY at 5pm!) FREE snacks…hang out, play games, make buttons/stickers/whatever!
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.
