45 minute performance including music, movement, rhymes and stories by a select ensemble of teenage actors studying this summer at Wheelock Family Theatre.

This show is for families with children ages 3 to 10. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free tickets are available at the Children's desk on the morning of the performance. No need to sign up in advance.

Questions? Please call the Children's Department at 508-647-6522.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Drop In LEGO® fun! For builders ages 4 and up with a grown up partner. No younger siblings, please.

Questions? Please call the Children’s Room at 508-647-6522. In the event of bad weather on a weekend or during a school vacation week, please call the library before coming to a scheduled program.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group.

"Going Green"

Drop in crafting for all ages

An adult must attend with children ages 7 and under.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Language play for caregivers and pre-walkers. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stretches for babies and grown-ups. No older siblings, please.

Sign up is required for this event. Summer schedule:

• Thursday, June 15 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, June 5.
• Thursday, July 6 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, June 26.
• Thursday, July 27 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, July 17.
• Thursday, August 17 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, August 7.

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. No groups please. To register, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. Thank you for notifying the library if you need to cancel your registration. Baby Play is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Bring a blanket and a picnic supper, and enjoy a showing of The BFG (PG; 117 min.)

Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Water and sweet treat will be provided. For more info call the Children's Room at 508-647-6522.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Come listen to stories, sing some songs, and craft a paper world together! Today's theme is Farm Frolics.

45-minute storytime with a simple craft activity for young children ages 3 to 6 with their caregivers. Younger siblings welcome.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Drop In LEGO® fun! For builders ages 4 and up with a grown up partner. No younger siblings, please.

Questions? Please call the Children’s Room at 508-647-6522. In the event of bad weather on a weekend or during a school vacation week, please call the library before coming to a scheduled program.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group.

"Fairy Tale Engineering"

Drop in crafting for all ages

An adult must attend with children ages 7 and under.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Language play for caregivers and little runabouts. For walkers under age 2. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and stretches for toddlers and grown-ups together. No other siblings, please.

Sign up is required for this event. Summer schedule:

• Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, June 12.
• Thursday, July 13 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, July 3.
• Thursday, August 3 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, July 24.
• Thursday, August 24 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, August 14.

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. No groups please. To register, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. Thank you for notifying the library if you need to cancel your registration. Toddler Time is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Bring a blanket and a picnic supper, and enjoy a showing of Moana (PG; 113 min.)

Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Water and sweet treat will be provided. For more info call the Children's Room at 508-647-6522.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library

Known for her uplifting, fun-filled performances, Fran Friedman presents a morning of musical fun for children ages 2 and 3, and their caregivers.

Registration is required for this event.

Summer session:

• Friday, July 7 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, June 26
• Friday, August 4 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, July 24

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. No groups please. To register, visit the Children's Room or call us at 508-647-6522. Thank you for notifying the library if you need to cancel your registration. Sing Me a Song is canceled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

This program is sponsored by Needham Bank.

The bookmobile will make the following neighborhood stops:

• 5:00 - 5:45pm: MacArthur Road (#64)
• 6:00 - 6:40pm: Euclid Circle (intersection with Euclid Avenue)
• 6:55 - 7:25pm: Westlake Road (#52)
• 7:40 - 8:30pm: Fiske Street (#11)

The bookmobile carries books, audiobooks, speed reads (best sellers) and DVDs for patrons of all ages. Please bring your library card to check out materials.

Questions? Contact Rose Huling at 508-647-6528 or rhuling@minlib.net. In the event of severe weather, mechanical problems or general safety concerns, bookmobile visits will be canceled. Call 508-647-6528 for cancellation information.

Come listen to stories, sing some songs, and craft a paper world together! Today's theme is Friends Together.

45-minute storytime with a simple craft activity for young children ages 3 to 6 with their caregivers. Younger siblings welcome.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Drop In LEGO® fun! For builders ages 4 and up with a grown up partner. No younger siblings, please.

Questions? Please call the Children’s Room at 508-647-6522. In the event of bad weather on a weekend or during a school vacation week, please call the library before coming to a scheduled program.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group.

"Let's Work Together"

Drop in crafting for all ages

An adult must attend with children ages 7 and under.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Bring a blanket and a picnic supper, and enjoy a showing of Sing (PG; 108 min.)

Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Water and sweet treat will be provided. For more info call the Children's Room at 508-647-6522.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library

60 minute family variety show filled with songs, stories, laughter, and lively audience participation. Mary Jo Maichack is an award winning minstrel storyteller and all around fun person!

This event is a celebration for book club members and families with children ages 4 to 10.

Refreshments will be served. Please supply a kid safe snack if your child is planning to attend and has a food allergy.

Questions? Please call the Children's Department at 508-647-6522.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

The bookmobile will make the following neighborhood stops:

• 5:00 - 5:30pm: Cole Center (intersection with Boden Lane)
• 5:45 - 6:30pm: Ridge Avenue (#20)
• 6:45 - 7:30pm: Natick Village (18 Village Way, near the office)
• 7:40 - 8:30pm: Kendall Crossing (20 Woodbine Road, near the office)

The bookmobile carries books, audiobooks, speed reads (best sellers) and DVDs for patrons of all ages. Please bring your library card to check out materials.

Questions? Contact Rose Huling at 508-647-6528 or rhuling@minlib.net. In the event of severe weather, mechanical problems or general safety concerns, bookmobile visits will be canceled. Call 508-647-6528 for cancellation information.

Join Miss Champion for a special family storyhour where YOU help us build the story! Through a variety of activities and songs, we'll create our own adventure to share together.

This is a drop in story time for kids ages 3-9 and their families, so no need to register! Part of the Morse Institute Library Maker Fest 2017.

Get a selfie taken with the library’s 3D scanner! We’ll process the image and print it out on the library’s Ultimaker printer for you. You’ll also see the 3D printer in production and learn about how you can use this technology at your library!

Stop by the Children’s Room for maker activities from 3-7pm! We’ll have many fun activities including family building challenges and Maker Style Open Art with four make-and-take crafts. Also we’ll be revealing our secret summer maker project too so be sure to stop by for the big reveal!

Interested in repairing your own stuff? Come meet the Natick Repair Cafe! This community group meets at the library to share repair successes and failures, spread the word on repair, and help each other fix stuff. Learn more about this group and get a chance to tinker with some gadgets.

Language play for caregivers and pre-walkers. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stretches for babies and grown-ups. No older siblings, please.

Sign up is required for this event. Summer schedule:

• Thursday, June 15 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, June 5.
• Thursday, July 6 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, June 26.
• Thursday, July 27 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, July 17.
• Thursday, August 17 at 10:30am. Sign up begins Monday, August 7.

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. No groups please. To register, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. Thank you for notifying the library if you need to cancel your registration. Baby Play is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Bring a blanket and a picnic supper, and enjoy a showing of Beauty and the Beast (PG; 129 min.)

Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Water and sweet treat will be provided. For more info call the Children's Room at 508-647-6522.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library

On Monday, August 21, there will be a total solar eclipse visible in the United States! Here in Massachusetts we'll see 70% of the sun blocked out by the moon.

Join us for this incredible event as we learn more about how an eclipse works with fun experiments, create eclipse-themed art, and view a live-stream of the total solar eclipse.

This event will end with a viewing of the solar eclipse on our front lawn! Since it is never safe to look directly at the sun, we will have solar viewing glasses available thanks to Optica Eyewear.

The bookmobile will make the following neighborhood stops:

• 5:00 - 5:45pm: MacArthur Road (#64)
• 6:00 - 6:40pm: Euclid Circle (intersection with Euclid Avenue)
• 6:55 - 7:25pm: Westlake Road (#52)
• 7:40 - 8:30pm: Fiske Street (#11)

The bookmobile carries books, audiobooks, speed reads (best sellers) and DVDs for patrons of all ages. Please bring your library card to check out materials.

Questions? Contact Rose Huling at 508-647-6528 or rhuling@minlib.net. In the event of severe weather, mechanical problems or general safety concerns, bookmobile visits will be canceled. Call 508-647-6528 for cancellation information.

Language play for caregivers and little runabouts. For walkers under age 2. Each program includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and stretches for toddlers and grown-ups together. No other siblings, please.

Sign up is required for this event. Summer schedule:

• Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, June 12.
• Thursday, July 13 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, July 3.
• Thursday, August 3 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, July 24.
• Thursday, August 24 at 10:30am. Registration begins Monday, August 14.

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. No groups please. To register, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. Thank you for notifying the library if you need to cancel your registration. Toddler Time is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

45 minutes of family fun for ages 4 and up. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn some cool mime movements. Exercise your funny bone. Laugh at hilarious stories in mime! Pack up some calm and kindness to take along to school this year.

No registration needed. Questions? Please call the Children's Department at 508-647-6522.

Build a Better World™ is sponsored by the Morse Institute Library, the Friends of the Morse Institute Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

The bookmobile will make the following neighborhood stops:

• 5:00 - 5:30pm: Cole Center (intersection with Boden Lane)
• 5:45 - 6:30pm: Ridge Avenue (#20)
• 6:45 - 7:30pm: Natick Village (18 Village Way, near the office)
• 7:40 - 8:30pm: Kendall Crossing (20 Woodbine Road, near the office)

The bookmobile carries books, audiobooks, speed reads (best sellers) and DVDs for patrons of all ages. Please bring your library card to check out materials.

Questions? Contact Rose Huling at 508-647-6528 or rhuling@minlib.net. In the event of severe weather, mechanical problems or general safety concerns, bookmobile visits will be canceled. Call 508-647-6528 for cancellation information.

Come to the Morse Institute Library on Saturday, September 16 from 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday, September 17 from 12-3pm for the Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale! There will be thousands of books on sale, including fiction, mystery, large print, romance, children’s, teens, specialty areas and much more. We will also have a great selection of movies, puzzles and games available.

We'll also be selling delicious baked goods prepared by our volunteers. Shop a wonderful selection of homemade cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, breads, pies, jams, and jellies!

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Morse Institute Library as they support library services like the museum passes, Speed Read collections, and adult, teen & children's programs. Thank you!

Come to the Morse Institute Library on Saturday, September 16 from 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday, September 17 from 12-3pm for the Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale! There will be thousands of books on sale, including fiction, mystery, large print, romance, children’s, teens, specialty areas and much more. We will also have a great selection of movies, puzzles and games available.

We'll also be selling delicious baked goods prepared by our volunteers. Shop a wonderful selection of homemade cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, breads, pies, jams, and jellies!

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Morse Institute Library as they support library services like the museum passes, Speed Read collections, and adult, teen & children's programs. Thank you!

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

The library will be closed Friday, October 27 for a staff development day. We will open again on Saturday, October 28 at 10:00am.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Preston Heller will not tell you what a mentalist does. He will show you! And in so doing, every audience member will have a unique, personal experience with the “unseen”, including thought implantation or ‘influence’, revealing of information known only to the spectator, predictions, reading of body language and voice patterns, psychometry and much more.

“Seeing the Unseen” is part of his Fighting Hunger Tour. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned or dry goods for A Place to Turn Food Pantry.

This program is 100% family friendly and free but due to the nature of the subject matter it is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.

Join Miss Susan for 30-minute film programs for preschool children.

This event is free to the public and no sign up is needed!

If you have questions, please visit the Children’s Room or call us at 508-647-6522. We always miss you when you cannot attend, but thank you for keeping sick children at home. Preschool Film Fest is cancelled if the Natick Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.