Are you entering kindergarten in September? Come join us for a morning of kindergarten fun. We will have a variety of hands on Kindergarten activities that you and your child will explore. Each participant will also receive take home activities to enhance your skills throughout the summer.

Sponsored by the Walpole Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program

Using giant bubble wands he designed and constructed, the Bubble Guy himself will gather kids for an hour long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! Big, giant, beautiful bubbles will fill the air above and all around us while “Mr. Vinny” makes jokes, answers questions, and creates good-hearted and surprising fun.This program is for all ages. It is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library

Stories and STEAM combine in this hour-long literacy activity for children ages 3 and up! This summer's Reading Program theme is Build a Better World, so we'll read stories which tackle that theme--figuratively and litreraly. Free-form Lego play will take place afterward, in lieu of a craft. This program is free and open to all children ages 3 and up. Parents are not required to accompany their children to the program, but they must remain in the Children's Room for the duration.

The WLEBG meets every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7pm for 90 minutes.  Discussion includes the current selection and books in general.

The Pokemon trading card game is a fun, fast-paced card game that rewards strategy and forward thinking.  Come test your deck against other Pokemon trainers in the area!  If you're new to the game, feel free to come in, learn the basics and try your hand at a few rounds with one of our decks. This program is for children ages 7 and up.

Published between 1787 and 1788, the Federalist Papers are the most important American contribution to political theory. Drafted by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay, the Federalist Papers were written to gain support for the ratification of a new Constitution and to discredit the objections of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution who feared its centralizing powers and national authority. In the Federalist Papers, Madison, Hamilton, and Jay explained the principles of the new Constitution and carefully outlined how it would work to improve the lives of “We the People” and serve to create “a more perfect Union.”

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.

In the second half of the 20th century, America breaks free of its European bonds to defy convention, and then dominates the entire art world. There is an explosion of creativity on this side of the ocean. American Art grows up and demonstrates its own unique personality – innovative, and sometimes controversial. But whether you swear by it, or at it, it is always fun. Join us for a look at how art in America evolved in the modern  era, from Pop Art to Grandma Moses, how it took the seat of power with all its new directions, energy, and nerve. You can’t “like” it all, but you may go home with more than you thought. Where in the world do you think it is going next?

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Frineds of the Walpole Public Library.

Join this award-winning "kindie" band from Brooklyn, NY for a high energy, interactive show that’s a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy and staying active! This program is free and open to children of all ages.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library

A yoga and literacy program for children ages 3-6. The class is taught by Kristin Mulligan, a Massachusetts Certified teacher and Children’s Yoga Instructor, and will integrate the physical fun of yoga with the benefits of early literacy concepts, knowledge, and skills. Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and Engagement Program

Ever been picked on by others, called names, harassed, feel like you don't belong or fit in? Are you unsure what to do in response to unwanted aggressive behavior towards you? Come to a RESOLVE PEER GROUP meeting at the Walpole Public Library. Resolve stands for Real, Emotions, Self, Optimism, Love, Value and Everyone. This program is designed to help children going into grades 3-8 to prevent bullying by boosting courage, confidence, and caring. Resolve is led by Shannon Hunchard, Sarah Mount Elewononi and the youth of the South Walpole United Methodist Church.

Monthly family films in support of this summer's Reading Program theme, Build a Better World. Call the Children's Room for details. Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. All films are free and open to the public. Noregistration necessary!

The summer film series is sponsored by the Friends of the walpole Public Library.

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Wear your comfiest pajamas and snuggle down for some sleepy time reading and a craft. This program is open to all. Drop ins welcome.

Presented in conjunction with the Walpole Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program

A yoga and literacy program for children ages 3-6. The class is taught by Kristin Mulligan, a Massachusetts Certified teacher and Children’s Yoga Instructor, and will integrate the physical fun of yoga with the benefits of early literacy concepts, knowledge, and skills. Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and Engagement Program

Stories and STEAM combine in this hour-long literacy activity for children ages 3 and up! This summer's Reading Program theme is Build a Better World, so we'll read stories which tackle that theme--figuratively and litreraly. Free-form Lego play will take place afterward, in lieu of a craft. This program is free and open to all children ages 3 and up. Parents are not required to accompany their children to the program, but they must remain in the Children's Room for the duration.

Chances are, if you’ve ever heard Mark Lipman perform, your emotions have been stirred from the moment he opens his mouth to sing. This occurred at the Walpole Public Library recently when he performed
in Alan O’Hare’s play “iloveyouiloveyouiloveyoutoo”. With a voice that comes wrenching from his heart and soul, and a range that has him dubbed “the truest falsetto in town,” his powerful sonic presence has left quite a mark on his listeners. His songs come from all over the map of his human experience. He has played in well-established venues in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, including Club Passim (where he plays a few
times a year), Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Burren, and Atwood’s Tavern.

A member of the Boston Globe staff since 1981, Shaughnessy has been named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year eleven times, and eleven times has been voted one of America’s top 10 sports columnists by AP Sports Editors, and is winner of the 2016 Spink Award. He has written 12 books, including New York Times Best Seller “Francona”, “The Curse of the Bambino”, and “Senior Year”, and appears on numerous radio and television shows.

Dan will talk about Boston sports past and present and then will field questions from the audience and autograph his books.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

The WLEBG meets every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7pm for 90 minutes.  Discussion includes the current selection and books in general.

Lecturer, award-winning artist, historian and Master Iconographer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique interactive and beautifully illustrated presentation Imperial Russian Faberge Eggs focusing on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweler and artist, Peter Carl Fabergé. The program will feature a spectacular photo-tour of the Fabergé collection at the Faberge Museum at the Shuvalov Palace in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin Armory Museum in Moscow and other world famous museums.  Emphasis is on the important role of egg painting in Russian culture and on the unique development of this major Russian art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. The fascinating history of these eggs and their role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia and in the years following the Revolution will also be discussed by presenter Marina Forbes.

This program is made possible by the geneous support of the Walpole Public Library Endowment Trust.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Monthly meeting.

Bring your device and follow along as professional photographer, Bob Michelson, explains how to get the most out of its picture-taking features.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Walpole Public Library Endowment Trust.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

Bitter cold, dense fog, heavy snow, and record winds: Mount Washington is known worldwide for its unpredictable and dangerous weather. For a mountain its size, why is Mt. Washington called the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”?

Join Mount Washington Observatory's Will Broussard for a hands-on investigation into the unique life and work of weather observers stationed at the observatory year-round. We will explore how the mountain's weather works and what it can tell us about New England’s own weather patterns. This program will include interactive demonstrations, weather instruments, stunning photography, and video footage from the summit. This exciting program is appropriate for adults and children alike.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Walpole Public Library Endowment Trust.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

Alison O'Leary will be speaking about her book on Inns & Adventures.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Monthly meeting.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

The WLEBG meets every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7pm for 90 minutes.  Discussion includes the current selection and books in general.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Children must be able to sit unattended. Drop-ins welcome.

Monthly meeting.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

The WLEBG meets every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7pm for 90 minutes.  Discussion includes the current selection and books in general.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. We start promptly at 10:30! Drop-ins welcome.

Monthly meeting.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the New Years Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Patriots Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Independance Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Independance Day holiday.