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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
HAUNTED HOUSE PLANNING HAPPENING NOW!!!
OPEN TO GRADES 5 & UP
It’s that time of year again! If you love all things spooky and want to make people scream with fright, join our Teen Advisory Board in our yearly “undertaking” of turning the library into a Haunted House!
You do NOT have to register to be on the Board, just show up! Must show up to at least one meeting in order to participate in the Haunted House on Saturday, October 15th.
ALL MEETINGS ARE 5-6PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH (WRAP-UP)
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
This hands-on workshop by Sally Cragin includes the history of this unique art form and its practices. Students will learn the rudiments of the four suits, the significance of the numbers, and the interpretation of “Major Arcana” cards. Discussion is encouraged, and we will practice some simple readings, and then move on to more complex readings. We use the Rider-Waite deck, designed by Pamela Colman-Smith for in-class readings. Appropriate for beginners, and those wishing to practice and improve their abilities.
For Adults & Teens, Ages 12 & Up
Space is Limited; Please Register.
Monday, Sept. 12th; Friday, Oct. 7th; and Saturday, Nov. 12th. Join us outside on the lawn* during any of these three performances this fall!
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some storytime fun! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the 30 minute show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and give him a high-five. They can even play with some of Newton's puppets during a hands-on Puppet Free Play session!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Embroiderers of all skill levels are welcome at this low-key embroidery social to work on projects together. If you're working on a project at home, bring it along. If you're not, we'll have supplies and you can start one! If you don't know how to embroider yet, Bri will teach you, and if you're a beginner and need some assistance, Bri can help with that, too!
Bring your own chair or picnic blanket and meet on the lawn in front of Building #2 at the Medfield State Hospital grounds. (That's the 2nd building on the left with the big white pillars and the American flag on the porch. There is a parking lot right there so you won't have to carry your chair very far.
Drop by or stay the whole two hours! No need to register, but email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for remidners and weather-related scheduling updates.
Never used a sewing machine before? This is the perfect class for you! Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine and go home with a couple of cute, reversible cloth napkins.
We'll have autumn themed fabric available for everyone, or bring your own (email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net for measurements if you want to provide your own.)
All sewing levels are welcome in this class. Click REGISTER below to reserve your spot.
Kids will work through the book Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems and practice reading along with a librarian and other new readers. Reading should be fun! Doing it in a low pressure setting followed by a craft or activity is sure to be a good time for all.
Pick up the book ahead of time so your reader can become familiar with it before the group meets. Copies are available at the Children's Desk.
Best for newly independent readers.
Registration Required as space is limited - please register for each date separately.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
HAUNTED HOUSE PLANNING HAPPENING NOW!!!
OPEN TO GRADES 5 & UP
It’s that time of year again! If you love all things spooky and want to make people scream with fright, join our Teen Advisory Board in our yearly “undertaking” of turning the library into a Haunted House!
You do NOT have to register to be on the Board, just show up! Must show up to at least one meeting in order to participate in the Haunted House on Saturday, October 15th.
ALL MEETINGS ARE 5-6PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH (WRAP-UP)
Older elementary kids can join Karen from Cre8tive Kids for a Halloween Pillow making session!
For kids ages 7 - 12 years.
Registration Required ~ Space is limited!
Please sign up each child separately by clicking REGISTER below.
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
There are 2 selections this month! Pick up either Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty or My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile by Isabel Allende OR READ BOTH!
We will discuss My Invented Country 5:00-5:30 and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 5:30-6:00. Please feel free to attend either half or the whole hour!
Kids and caregivers can drop into the Activity Room during this time to build with Legos & blocks, play with games, or do some arts & crafts!
This drop-in program will take place on Saturdays: Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3 & up with caregiver
*Per library policy, children under the age of 9 should have a caregiver nearby while visiting the library.
FIND OUT WHAT TWISTED FAIRY TALE CHARACTERS ARE LURKING IN THE FORESTS OF DEADFIELD! IT'S THE LIBRARY'S ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEEN ADVISORY BOARD!
FREE EVENT BUT MUST REGISTER HERE ON EVENTBRITE FOR A TIME SLOT. TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING SEPTEMBER 27TH AT 12AM.
CAUTION: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8; DISCRETION ADVISED.
Preschoolers can join Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Erin Mann, for yoga and mindfulness. Yoga activities are a great way to learn about fitness, relaxation, and meditation – while having fun at the same time! Children and caregivers can spread out on the grass with their own yoga mat, or towel.
This program is designed for Ages 3 – 6. Caregivers should be present during the session & are welcome to join in!
In the event of inclement weather or cold temps, this program will take place inside the library.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click REGISTER below to reserve your child a spot.
Join Attorney Amanda Mulhall for a seminar on creating a comprehensive plan to protect your young children if something happened to you. Amanda will walk you through the three major pieces of an estate plan that every family of minor children must consider: guardianship, asset planning, and incapacity. The program will also include tips to keep in mind when hiring an attorney and a Q&A. If you haven’t created an estate plan to protect your kids, this is your chance!
Amanda Mulhall is a partner at Mulhall Withrow, PLLC, a Medfield based estate planning and family law firm focused on helping clients secure a better future. Amanda concentrates her practice on estate planning for families with minor children and special needs.
Please register below so we can plan accordingly. Thank you.
Join us this month to discuss Ask Again,Yes by Mary Beth Keane.
Copies are available at the library's main desk.
If the weather is nice, we'll meet outside under the gazebo (bring your own chair if you have one!) and if it's not nice out, we'll meet inside the library.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the Fiction Book Club mailing list for scheduling updates and book selections.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Calling all school age Lego enthusiasts! Join Miss Susan & other brick builders for a fun 45 minutes of Lego creativity and building! Lego Club is mostly a time to build freely on your own or with others. Let your inner builder soar! Plus, we'll put the finished masterpieces on display for everyone to enjoy!
For kids ages 5 - 10 years.
Registration Required.
Please Register separately for each date.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
HAUNTED HOUSE PLANNING HAPPENING NOW!!!
OPEN TO GRADES 5 & UP
It’s that time of year again! If you love all things spooky and want to make people scream with fright, join our Teen Advisory Board in our yearly “undertaking” of turning the library into a Haunted House!
You do NOT have to register to be on the Board, just show up! Must show up to at least one meeting in order to participate in the Haunted House on Saturday, October 15th.
ALL MEETINGS ARE 5-6PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH (WRAP-UP)
Unfortunately, workplace bullying, being marginalized, burnout from overwork and discrimination is on
the rise. Currently, 43% of the US workforce reports some type of hostile and negative behavior at their
work. This type of negative environment can intensely affect our physical and mental health. These
environments and the poor treatment associated with them can leave us feeling mentally and physically
drained, discouraged, questioning our capabilities and feeling filled with anxiety, low self-esteem,
loneliness and the urge to isolate.
Join workplace stress expert psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Vorpahl and award-winning career and
executive coach Suzanne Blake for an interactive and rejuvenation webinar designed to help you:
1. Learn and apply evidence and brain science-based techniques to calm your overactive emotions
and regain some of your emotional sturdiness.
2. Start to understand the type and degree of poor behavior you are experiencing.
3. Know what your rights are and how to approach your Human Resources Department
4. Learn methods to determine if you should stay in your current environment or leave
5. If you do plan to leave your job, what should the first steps in your job hunt be?
Participants will leave this workshop feeling more refreshed, hopeful, prepared to ease and mitigate
their stress, and with an action plan with a clear path to move forward!
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get the Zoom link.
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
We had so much fun making sweater pumpkins last year we're doing it again!
Bring your own sweater (we'll be cutting off the sleeves to make our pumpkins) and all other supplies will be provided!
Please click REGISTER below to reserve your spot.
Join our amazing knitting instructor, Cindy, to get some help with your personal knitting project. If you don't need any help, bring your project and come hang out with other knitters!
Meet us at the picnic tables on the green by the library. If it's raining, we'll meet inside the library.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for reminders and scheduling updates.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus all around the world; this year the festival of Diwali falls on October 24th. The Celebrations last 5 days. We will get together to make some beautiful Diwali Arts & Crafts! In this 2 hour session, you will learn how to make Diya (a Lamp decoration) and Rangoli- a colored Sand Art decoration. No experience is needed. Join us to learn about Hindu Culture & enjoy in the celebrations! Feel free to dress up in Indian clothes & jewelry!
LIMITED SPACE; PLEASE REGISTER. Ages 12 and above.
The Eco-Centric Book Club gathers to discuss books about Climate Change and Environmental Conservation.
The group meets at the tables at Straw Hat Park (in between Starbucks and Nosh & Grog.) If the weather is bad, we'll meet in the library Conference Room.
Join us this month to discuss Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case For Hope And Healing In A Divided World by Katherine Hayhoe.
Copies of the book are available at the library's main Circulation Desk.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for weather-related scheduling updates and Zoom links when necessary.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Drop-in with your toddler/preschooler anytime during this hour for some hands-on sensory *free play.
This program will take place on Fridays: Sept. 30, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
*Note that some activities will include items that may present a choking hazard to some children. Caregiver supervision and discretion is required.
Move, Groove, & Learn will take place on Mondays ~ October 24th & November 7th @ 10:15 am
No Registration Required.
Join Miss Yvette outside for music, movement, a story, & lots of fun!
Spread out on the grass with a blanket (and bring a coat)! Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
Best for ages 0-5 yrs. with a caregiver.
In the event of inclement weather or cold temps, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
This program is funded by the Walpole CFCE Program which is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.
Join us for coffee and pastries and to watch a short documentary film. If you'd like, stay afterwards to chat. Topics will vary.
This month we're watching "Period. End of Sentence" 2019 Oscar winner for best documentary short.
Please click REGISTER below so we can plan accordingly.
About the documentary: In rural India, where the stigma of menstruation persists, women make low-cost sanitary pads on a new machine and stride toward financial independence.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together from Gianna who will be broadcasting live from Dedham! Bri isn't a book-making expert, but she has some experience and will be available to help. We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
Click REGISTER below to sign up to attend class with a group at the Medfield Library with all the supplies provided.
Kids will work through a story and practice reading along with a librarian and other new readers. Reading should be fun! Doing it in a low pressure setting followed by a craft or activity is sure to be a good time for all.
Pick up this months book ahead of time so your reader can become familiar with it before the group meets. Copies will be available at the Children's Desk starting Oct. 10th.
Best for newly independent readers.
Registration Required as space is limited - please register for each date separately.
Embroiderers of all skill levels are welcome at this low-key embroidery social to work on projects together. If you're working on a project at home, bring it along. If you're not, we'll have supplies and you can start one! If you don't know how to embroider yet, Bri will teach you, and if you're a beginner and need some assistance, Bri can help with that, too!
Bring your own chair or picnic blanket and meet on the lawn in front of Building #2 at the Medfield State Hospital grounds. (That's the 2nd building on the left with the big white pillars and the American flag on the porch. There is a parking lot right there so you won't have to carry your chair very far.
Drop by or stay the whole two hours! No need to register, but email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for remidners and weather-related scheduling updates.
School age kids can drop into the Activity Room during this time to build with Legos, play with games, or do some arts & crafts!
This drop-in program will take place on Wednesdays: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, and Nov. 23.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 5-10
*Per library policy, children under the age of 9 should have a caregiver nearby while visiting the library.
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Learn the basics of this traditional art form and create your very own amazing henna art masterpiece. Presented to you by our local artist Bindu Gupta.
A new way to explore your creativity with beautiful motifs, flowers & designs that you create yourself! This is the beginner level class where Bindu will teach you the basics of how to make your very own designs with step-by-step methods on artistic techniques, fine detail effects, and professional tips. No experience is necessary to participate in this class!
Does a murder psychically imprint itself on a blood-stained crime scene?
Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Salem and Related to Evil revisits the haunts associated with the most horrific homicides in Massachusetts, including the Lady of the Dunes mystery in Provincetown as well as the Lizzie Borden case in Fall River. Using a paranormal lens, Baltrusis delves into the ghastly tales of murder and madness to uncover the truth behind some of the Bay State's most bone-chilling crimes.
This event is for adults, though mature teens are welcome with their adult caregiver.
Space is limited. Click REGISTER below to reserve your seats!
Saturday, Sept. 24th & Monday, Oct. 31st. Join us outside on the lawn* during any of these two performances this fall!
Children's musician, Sarah Gardner will have the babies bouncing, the little kids dancing, and everyone singing! Best of all, she brings a big variety of children's instruments for everyone to try out!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together! We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Join Dr. Katie Takayasu to learn how to easily add more plant-rich foods into your diet for longevity, disease prevention, and the management of many chronic health conditions.
Katherine Wehri Takayasu, M.D., M.B.A. practices Integrative Medicine combining traditional Western medicine with acupuncture, mind-body medicine, botanicals, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization. She’s an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian and teaches the next generation of doctors about healing the whole patient mind, body, and spirit.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get the Zoom link.
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Bathsheba Spooner: A Sensational Massachusetts True Crime Tale
Join author Andrew Noone who will be speaking about his book, Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy, which takes on what possessed a woman from the elite of eighteenth-century New England society to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband at the midpoint of the American Revolution.
Please click REGISTER below to reserve your seats.
“Dyeing to Wear It” is an interactive workshop where participants will create a beautiful and versatile piece of wearable art. Classes are infused with storytelling by the artist, filled with the textile history from the region and around the world, and how this history intersects with our shared American culture. In this class we will each go home with a unique, hand dyed silk scarf.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay the whole time. Space and supplies are very limited. Please click REGISTER below to reserve your spot!
Click here to learn more about Rhonda Fazio, our instructor.
Move, Groove, & Learn will take place on Mondays ~ October 24th & November 7th @ 10:15 am
No Registration Required.
Join Miss Yvette outside for music, movement, a story, & lots of fun!
Spread out on the grass with a blanket (and bring a coat)! Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
Best for ages 0-5 yrs. with a caregiver.
In the event of inclement weather or cold temps, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
This program is funded by the Walpole CFCE Program which is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.
Older elementary kids can join New England Botanic Garden Tower Hill for a slime making session! Learn about the sticky, slimy adaptations of plants and mix up your own slime recipe.
For kids ages 8 - 12 years
Registration Required ~ Space is limited!
Please sign up each child separately by clicking REGISTER below.
Young elementary kids can join Librarian Gretchen to investigate science through fun experiments!
For kids ages 5 - 7 years
Registration Required ~ Space is limited!
Please sign up each child separately by clicking REGISTER below.
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Monday, Sept. 12th; Friday, Oct. 7th; and Saturday, Nov. 12th. Join us outside on the lawn* during any of these three performances this fall!
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some storytime fun! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the 30 minute show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and give him a high-five. They can even play with some of Newton's puppets during a hands-on Puppet Free Play session!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschoolers can join Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Erin Mann, for yoga and mindfulness. Yoga activities are a great way to learn about fitness, relaxation, and meditation – while having fun at the same time! Children and caregivers can spread out on the grass with their own yoga mat, or towel.
This program is designed for Ages 3 – 6. Caregivers should be present during the session & are welcome to join in!
In the event of inclement weather or cold temps, this program will take place inside the library.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click REGISTER below to reserve your child a spot.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together! We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Calling all school age Lego enthusiasts! Join Miss Susan & other brick builders for a fun 45 minutes of Lego creativity and building! Lego Club is mostly a time to build freely on your own or with others. Let your inner builder soar! Plus, we'll put the finished masterpieces on display for everyone to enjoy!
For kids ages 5 - 10 years.
Registration Required.
Please Register separately for each date.
Join us on Zoom for an hour of low key crafting! You can bring the kids but please don't leave them unattended, as these projects are designed for adults.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for detailed supply lists and Zoom links.
November 16th - Happy Birds for Your Potted Plants
The birds have flown south but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some feathered friends
around the house this winter...
Must have: corrugated or cereal box cardboard, scissors, pencil,
paint (acrylic or tempera),paintbrushes, paint palette (I use a paper plate), BBQ skewers or chop sticks or something similar to stake your birds into your pots, masking or duct tape
(Heads up: We'll be using a lot of acrylic or tempera paint in the spring!)
Nice to have: A craft or Xacto knife and something to cut on* to protect your table from the knife (a spare piece of thick cardboard is perfect), a printout of the bird templates provided if you don't want to draw them yourself, pipe cleaners for bird feet, white paint for a base coat will make your colors really POP!
Rhyme Time takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 10:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Songs, fingerplays, movement & stories that are just right for babies & toddlers.
Caregivers should plan to stay with their child & participate. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with little ones!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Preschool Pageturners takes place every Thursday, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, @ 11:15 AM. Join us outside on the lawn* this fall!
Stories, songs, movement & other activities for the "big" little kids. This program is designed to foster a love of reading & learning and to promote early literacy skills in children. Caregivers should plan to stay with or nearby their child during this program and are welcome to participate!
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver; Spread out on the grass with a blanket and don't forget a coat!
*In the event of inclement weather or cold temperatures, this program will take place in the Children's Room.
Drop-in with your toddler/preschooler anytime during this hour for some hands-on sensory *free play.
This program will take place on Fridays: Sept. 30, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
*Note that some activities will include items that may present a choking hazard to some children. Caregiver supervision and discretion is required.
Kids and caregivers can drop into the Activity Room during this time to build with Legos & blocks, play with games, or do some arts & crafts!
This drop-in program will take place on Saturdays: Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 3 & up with caregiver
*Per library policy, children under the age of 9 should have a caregiver nearby while visiting the library.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together! We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Kids will work through a story and practice reading along with a librarian and other new readers. Reading should be fun! Doing it in a low pressure setting followed by a craft or activity is sure to be a good time for all.
Pick up this months book ahead of time so your reader can become familiar with it before the group meets. Copies will be available at the Children's Desk starting Nov. 7th.
Best for newly independent readers.
Registration Required as space is limited - please register for each date separately.
School age kids can drop into the Activity Room during this time to build with Legos, play with games, or do some arts & crafts!
This drop-in program will take place on Wednesdays: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, and Nov. 23.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 5-10
*Per library policy, children under the age of 9 should have a caregiver nearby while visiting the library.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together! We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Join us on Zoom for an hour of low key crafting! You can bring the kids but please don't leave them unattended, as these projects are designed for adults.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for detailed supply lists and Zoom links.
November 30th - Winter Village Window/Mantel Decoration
You can make your Winter Village any size you want! Just save a
refrigerator box or a cereal box or something in between.
Must have: cardboard (a long, skinny strip is easiest to work with, but
you can attach smaller pieces together), scissors, ruler, pencil,
masking or duct tape, a white paint marker - Sharpie or Posca make good ones.
Here's an Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3dlZUm4
or let Bri know at least two weeks before class and the library will get you a paint marker!
Nice to have: A craft/Xacto knife is gonna be really helpful if you want to cut out windows, and something to protect your table from the knife, like a spare piece of thick cardboard.
Gianna Bird, Programming Librarian at the Dedham Library, and Bri, Programming Librarian here in Medfield, are joining forces to bring more programs to both libraries!
Join Bri at the Medfield Library on Tuesday afternoons to take a six-week, online bookmaking workshop with Gianna.
Bri will have a tv set up, along with all the supplies needed for the course, and we'll all learn to make books together! We'll make five or six different styles of books, with soft and hard covers, and from a variety of materials.
It's best if you can attend all six classes, though if you end up having to miss one, you'll be able to catch up. Classes will be held on Tuesdays 10/25, 11/1, 11//15, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Join us on Zoom for an hour of low key crafting! You can bring the kids but please don't leave them unattended, as these projects are designed for adults.
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for detailed supply lists and Zoom links.
December 7th - Mitten & Sweater Ornaments/Gift Tags
Adorable!
Must have: corrugated cardboard, pencil, scissors, yarn, yarn needle OR BBQ skewer and scotch tape
Nice to have: Craft/Xacto knife and something to protect your table
like a spare piece of thick cardboard, paper and glue to make the back
nice and neat
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