29 North Avenue | Mendon, MA 01756 | 508-473-3259

Tuesday May 7, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 


 
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 6 spaces available.
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 6 spaces available.

 

We will be reading: The Story of Diva & Flea by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizza. The book club discussion will be held downstairs in the library on Tuesday, May 7th at 5pm. The 45-minute book club will include a discussion, pizza and an activity.

There are 9 spaces available.

We will be reading: The Story of Diva & Flea by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizza. The book club discussion will be held downstairs in the library on Tuesday, May 7th at 5pm. The 45-minute book club will include a discussion, pizza and an activity.

There are 9 spaces available.

 
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7:00 PM
Author Michael Tougias discusses Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias discusses Extreme Survival on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm Join us on Tuesday, May 7th for a program from Michael Tougias, author of The Finest Hours and So Close to Home. Mr. Tougias will discuss the survival stories of several historic figures and provide an inside look at techniques to overcome adversity based on research from his book Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.
There are 12 spaces available.
Author Michael Tougias discusses Extreme Survival on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm Join us on Tuesday, May 7th for a program from Michael Tougias, author of The Finest Hours and So Close to Home. Mr. Tougias will discuss the survival stories of several historic figures and provide an inside look at techniques to overcome adversity based on research from his book Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.
There are 12 spaces available.

Wednesday May 8, 2024


We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun- all abilities are welcome!  Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own.              

Registration is required since space is limited.

There are 11 spaces available.


We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun- all abilities are welcome!  Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own.              

Registration is required since space is limited.

There are 11 spaces available.

 

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 5 spaces available.

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 5 spaces available.

Monday May 13, 2024
Adult Book Clubs are typically held on the second Monday of the month. For upcoming book clubs contact the library at 508-473-3259 to request copies of the books or log in to your account from our website to request them through interlibrary loan. The upcoming Adult Book Club book discussion schedule is as follows: January: Sourdough by Robin Sloan February: The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton March: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton April: Find Her by Lisa Gardner May: Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey and the poetry of Amanda Lovelace
Adult Book Clubs are typically held on the second Monday of the month. For upcoming book clubs contact the library at 508-473-3259 to request copies of the books or log in to your account from our website to request them through interlibrary loan. The upcoming Adult Book Club book discussion schedule is as follows: January: Sourdough by Robin Sloan February: The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton March: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton April: Find Her by Lisa Gardner May: Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey and the poetry of Amanda Lovelace
Tuesday May 14, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 6 spaces available.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 6 spaces available.

 
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 11 spaces available.
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 11 spaces available.

 
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5:00 PM
Graphic Novel Book Club

 This month we will be reading: Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life by Emma Steinkellner.   Books are available at the upstairs circulation desk. Pizza and refreshments will be served.  Registration is required.

There are 4 spaces available.

 This month we will be reading: Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life by Emma Steinkellner.   Books are available at the upstairs circulation desk. Pizza and refreshments will be served.  Registration is required.

There are 4 spaces available.

 
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7:00 PM
Mosaic Pendant Class-Zoom

Learn to make a mosaic pendant in this online class using adhesive putty! You will be instructed by Cheryl from Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center.  

Learn to make a mosaic pendant in this online class using adhesive putty! You will be instructed by Cheryl from Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center.  


Wednesday May 15, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

The registration period has ended.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

The registration period has ended.

 

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 9 spaces available.

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 9 spaces available.

 
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2:00 PM
Adult Handcrafting Group

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.

Saturday May 18, 2024
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7:00 AM
Slow Flow Saturday Yoga

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Saturday. 
This Vinyasa style yoga class links breath to movement in a dynamic sequence of postures. Participants will build strength while also finding moments throughout the practice to quiet the mind and rest the body.
This class is appropriate for all levels and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat

There are 6 spaces available.

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Saturday. 
This Vinyasa style yoga class links breath to movement in a dynamic sequence of postures. Participants will build strength while also finding moments throughout the practice to quiet the mind and rest the body.
This class is appropriate for all levels and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat

There are 6 spaces available.

Monday May 20, 2024
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6:00 PM
Conversations In German

Are you looking for a place to practice what German you remember or to improve your German vocabulary? Conversations in German is no pressure, just fun! Lead by Library Assistant (and Mendon resident) Monika Schmid, the group typically meets the last Monday of each month. Mark your calendars for the last Monday of each month! Registration is required. To register, visit our website.

Are you looking for a place to practice what German you remember or to improve your German vocabulary? Conversations in German is no pressure, just fun! Lead by Library Assistant (and Mendon resident) Monika Schmid, the group typically meets the last Monday of each month. Mark your calendars for the last Monday of each month! Registration is required. To register, visit our website.

Tuesday May 21, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 5 spaces available.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 5 spaces available.

 
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 11 spaces available.
Join Miss Tara for Storytime! If the weather is nice, storytime will take place in the back lot of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 
We will read a book or two and sing songs together!!  Each week features a different theme & craft. Registration is required
There are 11 spaces available.

Wednesday May 22, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 9 spaces available.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 9 spaces available.

 

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 10 spaces available.

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 10 spaces available.

Tuesday May 28, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 8 spaces available.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 8 spaces available.

 
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10:30 AM
Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins

Join Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children. 

 

 

There are 10 spaces available.

Join Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children. 

 

 

There are 10 spaces available.

 
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4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

 
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4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

 
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4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

There is 1 space available.

 
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4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and loves books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.


Wednesday May 29, 2024

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 9 spaces available.

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest of patrons ages birth to three, but all are welcome.

This program includes stories, songs, musical instruments, and a whole lot more to keep the little ones engaged and entertained!  

This program is a great way to introduce the young child in your life to the library.   Join us for a lot of fun!! 

There are 9 spaces available.

 

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 10 spaces available.

It*s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! A letter of the week bag will be available for those who join us for Alphabet Storytime. The bag will consist of a craft and extension activities for the letter we introduced that week.

There are 10 spaces available.

Wednesday June 5, 2024
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Coffee & Conversations

Join Beginning Bridges CFCE & the Taft Library from 9:15am to 10:15am for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources. Registration is required.  Taft Library will supply Muffin House muffins. 

 Please bring your own coffee and snacks. 

There are 12 spaces available.

Join Beginning Bridges CFCE & the Taft Library from 9:15am to 10:15am for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources. Registration is required.  Taft Library will supply Muffin House muffins. 

 Please bring your own coffee and snacks. 

There are 12 spaces available.

 

Join Newton & Friends of Through Me to You Puppetry for songs & stories.  At the end of the 30-minute show children can greet the puppets.   Perfect for children 2 to 5 but all are welcome! 

There are 19 spaces available.

Join Newton & Friends of Through Me to You Puppetry for songs & stories.  At the end of the 30-minute show children can greet the puppets.   Perfect for children 2 to 5 but all are welcome! 

There are 19 spaces available.

 
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2:00 PM
Adult Handcrafting Group

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.

Monday June 10, 2024

Adult Book Clubs are typically held on the second Monday of the month. For upcoming book clubs contact the library at 508-473-3259 to request copies of the books or log in to your account from our website to request them through interlibrary loan. 

Adult Book Clubs are typically held on the second Monday of the month. For upcoming book clubs contact the library at 508-473-3259 to request copies of the books or log in to your account from our website to request them through interlibrary loan. 

Wednesday June 12, 2024


We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun- all abilities are welcome!  Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own.              

Registration is required since space is limited.

There are 10 spaces available.


We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun- all abilities are welcome!  Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own.              

Registration is required since space is limited.

There are 10 spaces available.

Saturday June 15, 2024
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7:00 AM
Slow Flow Saturday Yoga

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Saturday. 
This Vinyasa style yoga class links breath to movement in a dynamic sequence of postures. Participants will build strength while also finding moments throughout the practice to quiet the mind and rest the body.
This class is appropriate for all levels and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat

There are 8 spaces available.

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Saturday. 
This Vinyasa style yoga class links breath to movement in a dynamic sequence of postures. Participants will build strength while also finding moments throughout the practice to quiet the mind and rest the body.
This class is appropriate for all levels and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat

There are 8 spaces available.

Wednesday June 19, 2024
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2:00 PM
Adult Handcrafting Group

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.

Let’s get crafty! Join us downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit. Intended for adults. Crafts are NOT supplied. No registration required.


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