Medfield Public Library Activites!!!

The following information and images submitted by Bernadette Foley, Head of Childrens Services, Medfield Public Library.

Medfield Public Library announces upcoming activities August 13th - September 8th!

Blood Pressure screening with Debbie Bernabi

Monday, August 13, 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Please join Medfield's Public Health nurse, Debbie Bernabi, at the Medfield Public Library the 2nd Monday of the month from 10:30-11:30 to get your blood pressure checked and to ask your simple health questions and questions about home and community-based care. If Debbie doesn't know, she will certainly find out! We are pleased to be working with the town of Medfield and Debbie to be bringing this important service to our patrons!
Parachute Play
Monday, August 13, 10:15-10:55 a.m. or 11:00-11:40 a.m.
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. Register for one of the two sessions please. Space is limited.
Libraries Rock Painting!
Wednesday, August 15, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Free; registration required
That’s our theme this summer so decorate one rock to take and one for the library. All supplies provided. Bring a playlist to listen to while we paint! Grades 6 – 12. Please register as space is limited.
Make A Book
Thursday, August 16, 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Free; registration required
Design and bind your own book to use as a journal, scrap book, photo album, sketchbook, or....?!? We'll have everything you need but feel free to bring interesting paper, old postcards and greeting cards or even cardboard, paper and envelopes out of your recycle bin! Ages 15 and up are welcome. Please register as space is limited.
Bernadette's 2nd & 3rd Grade Fun
Thursday, August 16, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Free; registration required
Join other kids your age for creative fun! We'll be making Cardboard Games - board games, arcade games, or whatever else you want to make out of recycled materials. For incoming 2nd & 3rd graders. Please register as space is limited.
Music Makers
Monday, August 20, 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 11:05-11:35 a.m.
Free; registration required
Enhance your little one's love of music during this 30 minute bonding time, with songs, dance and movement
activities to excite your budding musician. Ages 0-5 with an adult. Please register as space is limited.
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.
Medfield Library announces reoccurring activities.
The STEAM Room
Every Monday and Wednesday, 3-5 p.m.
Every Thursday, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Summer schedule TBD
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/...
Summer Crafts
Weekdays, June 25 - August 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in this summer to have fun with different crafts each week! This year's Summer Reading theme is
"Libraries Rock!" so come by and be surprised by different projects that have fun with this theme. It might be
music, geology, or something else that totally rocks!! Ages 3 & up with an adult.
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

on Aug. 22 & 23, 20 & 30.

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
on Aug. 22 & 23, 20 & 30.
Lunch Bunch
Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 6 - August 16, 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
All ages welcome for stories and an activity outside in Gazebo Park. In the event of inclement weather, Lunch
Bunch will be canceled.
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.
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.
Days / Time:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:45 am
To register for these programs or for more information, call the library at 508-359-4544 or visit http://www.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.