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The Adult Book Club will meet again starting in September. 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. Upcoming books for the Adult Book Club are as follows:

September: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

October: The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

November: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

December: Oh William! By Elizabeth Strout

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! 
Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. 
At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton. 
Our half-hour in-person show is geared to ages 2-5, but all are welcome!

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Yoga. 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

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!! 

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.  

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.

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

We will be reading:  The Losers Club by Andrew Clements.  The book club discussion will be held downstairs in the library on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5pm.  The book club will include a discussion, pizza, and refreshments. 

For more than 25 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the weird and unexplained. He’s one of the world’s foremost storytellers and researchers of lore and legends.

Belanger is a noted speaker and media personality who has offered programs at libraries, universities, corporations, MENSA’s national conference, and TEDx in New York City.

He’s the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime and is the author of over a dozen books (published in six languages). He also hosts the popular New England Legends weekly podcast.

Belanger has written for newspapers like The Boston Globe and USA Today and is the series writer and researcher for Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. He’s been a guest on hundreds of radio and television programs.

This will be an event you won’t forget!

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!! 

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.  

Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each month we will explore different science themes. Designed for children and their families, this program encourages curiosity and learning in a fun & interactive way.  

Many thanks to the Mendon Cultural Council for sponsoring this event. 

The Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club typically meets downstairs in the library on a quarterly basis. This year the group will read five nonfiction titles. Those interested are asked to stop at the downstairs desk to sign the Footnotes registration sheet and pick up a copy of the latest book.

Upcoming books in the Footnotes series:

Thursday, October 24th at 7pm: Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne

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.

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 Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infant & preschool). 

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.
This program is designed to help increase reading fluency and build a child's confidence in their reading ability. The dog provides a non-judgmental safe environment for children to practice their reading.

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.
This program is designed to help increase reading fluency and build a child's confidence in their reading ability. The dog provides a non-judgmental safe environment for children to practice their reading.

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.
This program is designed to help increase reading fluency and build a child's confidence in their reading ability. The dog provides a non-judgmental safe environment for children to practice their reading.

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.
This program is designed to help increase reading fluency and build a child's confidence in their reading ability. The dog provides a non-judgmental safe environment for children to practice their reading.

Formed in 2000, The Toe Jam Puppet Band is children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The Dynamic group is great with kids, but best when teachers or parents are having fun with the little ones. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun.

Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes!!! 

Join Beginning Bridges CFCE & Taft Library for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources.  The Taft Library will supply Muffin House Muffins and snacks.  

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! 
Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. 
At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton. 
Our half-hour in-person show is geared to ages 2-5, but all are welcome!

It is often said that we are not bodies with a soul, but souls with a body. When our physical body dies, our souls move on to the next chapter. A medium is someone who receives communication from the souls of those who have moved on to the next chapter and delivers those messages to their loved ones here in the physical world. 

In this program, Ellen will begin with a discussion of what mediumship is, how it differs from a psychic reading, and how she receives messages. Then share in the experience as she performs a mediumship demonstration for the group. 

Please Note: Attendance at a demonstration does not guarantee that you will receive a reading.

Join the Friends of the Taft Public Library for a fun filled evening at Lucille’s Floral Designs, 146 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA. We will create a beautiful fall floral arrangement in a ceramic pumpkin container. All supplies will be provided along with instructions by Kate Viera, the owner of Lucille’s. Monday, November 4th at 6:00pm. Preregistration and payment are required. Register at www.taftpubliclibrary.org. No refunds will be given. $25 per person with a 15 person limit. Checks can be made out to the “Friends of the Taft Public Library.” Sponsored in Part by the Friends of the Taft Public Library

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

We will be reading: Good Dog: Home Is Where the Heart is by Cam Higgins.  
 The book club discussion will be held downstairs in the library on Tuesday, November 5th at 5pm. The 45-minute book club will include a discussion, pizza and  an activity. 
Books are available at the upstairs circulation desk.

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!! 

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.  

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.

Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each month we will explore different science themes. Designed for children and their families, this program encourages curiosity and learning in a fun & interactive way.  

Many thanks to the Mendon Cultural Council for sponsoring this event. 

The Adult Book Club will meet again starting in September. 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. Upcoming books for the Adult Book Club are as follows:

September: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

October: The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

November: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

December: Oh William! By Elizabeth Strout

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

During this one hour building session we will be lead by the "Lego Lady" Kim Steadman! 

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Yoga. 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

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.

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.  

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

Join us on Tuesday, November 19th at 5pm to discuss this month's book pick! Pizza and refreshments will be served.  Registration is required. 

This month we will be reading: The Case of the Golden Bone by Sara Varon. Books are available at the upstairs circulation desk.

We will be reading Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips. Night Watch was the 2024 Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.                                                  Books are available at our Adult Circulation Desk.

Join Beginning Bridges CFCE & Taft Library for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources.  The Taft Library will supply Muffin House Muffins and snacks.  

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! 
Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. 
At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton. 
Our half-hour in-person show is geared to ages 2-5, but all are welcome!

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.

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.

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 Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infant & preschool). 

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

Come join Katie Aissis from Sprouting Tree Yoga for Slow Flow Yoga. 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

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!! 

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.  

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.

The Adult Book Club will meet again starting in September. 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. Upcoming books for the Adult Book Club are as follows:

September: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

October: The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

November: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

December: Oh William! By Elizabeth Strout

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!! 

We will read a book or two and sing songs together!! Each week features a different theme & craft.

During this one hour building session we will be lead by the "Lego Lady" Kim Steadman! 

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.

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.  

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 Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infant & preschool). 

Join Beginning Bridges CFCE & Taft Library for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources.  The Taft Library will supply Muffin House Muffins and snacks.  

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! 
Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. 
At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton. 
Our half-hour in-person show is geared to ages 2-5, but all are welcome!

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.

Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each month we will explore different science themes. Designed for children and their families, this program encourages curiosity and learning in a fun & interactive way.  

Many thanks to the Mendon Cultural Council for sponsoring this event. 

Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each month we will explore different science themes. Designed for children and their families, this program encourages curiosity and learning in a fun & interactive way.  

Many thanks to the Mendon Cultural Council for sponsoring this event. 

Join us for a hands-on science experience! Each month we will explore different science themes. Designed for children and their families, this program encourages curiosity and learning in a fun & interactive way.  

Many thanks to the Mendon Cultural Council for sponsoring this event.