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Medfield Public Library Happenings!
Medfield Library announces upcoming activities from January 28 – February 23, 2019.
The following provided by Bernadette Foley, Head of Children's Services.
Medfield Public Library Happenings!
Youth Comedy Program Info Session
Tuesday, January 29, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Free; no registration required
Do you like to laugh? Do you like to eat pizza? Then come to our Info Session to learn more about the Youth Comedy Program! Stop by after school for free snacks and more info about what this program is all about!
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SOUND VAGUELY INTRIGUING? YES! >>>> Come to the info session on January 29th! NO! >>>> Come to the info session anyway for the free pizza Questions? Call Medfield Youth Outreach at 508-359-7121 or email at medfieldyouthoutreach@medfield.net
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, January 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
This month we are reading Abide with Me: A Novel by Elizabeth Strout.
Embroidered Felt Sachets
Thursday, January 31, 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Free; registration required.
Learn a few basic embroidery stitches then make a cute little scented sachet to hang or secret away. These make great Valentine's gifts for your besties! No sewing experience needed! Please register as space is limited.
Family Games & Puzzles Day
Saturday, February 2, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in to try out games and puzzles from our Toy Collection. Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Music Makers
Monday, February 4, 10:30-11:00 & 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 games led by award winning singer/songwriter Carrie Rowan. Ages 0-5 with adult. Please register as space is limited.
Middle School Book Club
Wednesday, February 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Free; no registration required
After getting all your snacks for the half day, come to the library for our monthly Middle School Book Club meeting! We'll discuss "Squirm" by Carl Hiaasen (copies available at reference desk), decide on a name, and plan future dates and books!
Nina's 4th & 5th Grade Fun
Thursday, February 7, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Join other kids your age for creative fun! This month we'll be making winter watercolor paintings. Kids in grades 4 and 5 are welcome. Registration required as space is limited.
Memoir Biography Book Club
Friday, February 8, 3:00-4:00 pm
Free; no registration required
Please join us to discuss Jell-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom. Despite its title, this isn’t a bland tale that goes down easy; “Jell-O Girls” is dark and astringent, a cutting rebuke to its delicate, candy-colored namesake.
Read to a Dog
Saturday, February 9, 1:00-3:30 pm
Free; registration required
Bring your favorite book or pick any from our collection to share with a therapy dog. Ages 5 and up. Please register as space is limited. Register for your 15 minute slot by visiting or calling the Children's Desk.
Parachute Play
Monday, February 11, 10:15-10:55 a.m. & 11:00-11:40 a.m.
Free; registration required
Children and their caregivers are invited to ring around the parachute with music, games, a story and a craft! Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please register as space is limited. Registration begins on January 28.
Makerspace Open House
Tuesday, February 12, 6:00-8:00 pm
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! Already working on something? Bring it in and chat with other makers while you work! Registration is not required, but sign up if you'd like an email reminder about this event.
Snail Mail Letter Writing Session *For Adults
Wednesday, February 13, 12:00-2:00 pm
Free; no registration required
Remember the joy of getting a letter in the mail? You know, the real mail? Drop by the library to drop someone a line and make their day! We'll have stationery, pens, envelopes and some fun collage materials if you want to make a personalized postcard. We'll even put a stamp on your correspondence and post it for you! All you need to bring is your address book. (If you no longer have an address book, bring your phone so you can text your letter's recipient and ask for their mailing address!). Registration is not required, but sign up if you'd like an email reminder about this event.
Bernadette's 2nd & 3rd Grade Fun
Thursday, February 14, 4:15-5:15 pm
Free; registration required
Join other kids your age and learn how to finger knit! Kids in grades 2 & 3 are welcome. Registration required as space is limited.
Lego Club
Friday, February 15, 4:15-5:15 pm
Free; registration required
Challenge yourself to build with our collection of Legos. Ages 5 and up. Registration required as space is limited.
Family Lego Day
Saturday, February 16, 11:00-4:00 pm
Free; no registration required
Drop in and use the library's Lego collection to build fantastic creations. Ages 3 and up with an adult. No registration required.
Vacation Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday – Saturday, February 19-23, All Day
Free; no registration required
Drop in and go on a a winter scavenger hunt around the Children's Room! Visit the Children's Desk to participate. Ages 3 and up.
Vacation Crafts
Tuesday, February 19, 11:00-5:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in for an arts and crafts project. Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Brown Bag Lunch with Public Health Nurse
Tuesday, February 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Free; registration required
Stop by at lunchtime, and take control of your health! Bring a lunch of your choice (a selection of beverages will be provided) and all of the prescription medications that you are currently taking. Our Public Health Nurse, Alyssa, will review your meds and offer feedback and assistance. She'll also take you blood pressure! Please register.
Yoga for Kids
Wednesday, February 20, 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Free; registration required
Get bendy with your buddies at this yoga class designed especially for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. Please register as space is limited.
Vacation Yoga for Big Kids
Wednesday, February 20, 11:05-11:50 a.m.
Free; registration required
Get bendy with your buddies during this yoga class designed especially for children in Grades K-3. Please register as space is limited.
Vacation Crafts
Wednesday, February 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in for an arts and crafts project. Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Vacation Legos
Thursday & Friday, February 21 & 22, 11:00-5:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in and use the library's Lego collection to creative anything you wish and put it on display! Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Mystery Book Club
Thursday, February 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
For this Mystery Book Club book, we're reading and discussing Speaking in Bones by Kathy Reichs. From the publisher: "When forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan is approached by amateur detective Hazel ‘Lucky’ Strike, at first she is inclined to dismiss the woman’s claims that she’s matched a previously unidentified set of remains with a name...but as the words of a terrified young woman echo round her office from an audio recorder found near where the bones were discovered, something about the story won't let Tempe go."
Family Create Day
Saturday, February 23, 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop in for an arts and crafts project! Ages 3 and up with an adult. No registration required.
Medfield Library announces reoccurring activities
The STEAM Room – Medfield Library’s Makerspace
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Patrons of all ages can drop in to use the Makerspace whenever the library is open! However, during the days and times listed above, library staff is also there to help with the equipment, tools and toys we have available. We've got a sewing machine, vinyl cutter, 3D pens, and jewelry making, embroidery & duct tape craft supplies-just to name a few! We'll also have a craft or activity set up and ready to go if you're unsure of what to try. And as always, 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.
3D Print Mondays in the Makerspace!
Mondays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Drop by the Makerspace to see the 3D printer in action and to get started on making your own designs to print!
SLAY
First and Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m.
Free; no registration required
What in the world is SLAY?! It stands for “Sassy Library Advisory Youth” (hey, our past members came up with the name), and it’s the library’s teen advisory board. Our SLAYers have direct involvement in ideas, purchases, events, and displays in the Teen Area! Join the Teen Librarian Erica for a meeting and boss her around. Plus, there are always free snacks! Grades 6-12 welcome.
Teen Pick a Panel Event
All February
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Free; no registration required
We've put new Soud-Absorbing Panels in the Teen Space! The only problem? THEY'RE UGLY. Come help Erica, the Teen Librarian, make them purrrrrty... Panel Decorations must be pre-approved by Erica at this event.
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 February 20 & 21.
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 February 20 & 21.
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 February 20 & 21.
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 February 20 & 21.
Romance Book Sale!
February 1-28
Bargain prices; no registration required
For the entire month of February, the Friends Bookstore will be featuring a wide selection romance paperbacks from popular authors in excellent condition! Prices start at $.50. The Bookstore is open whenever the library is open.
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.
