The Boylston Public Library Foundation is looking for new members to join as Corporators.This is a perfect opportunity for Boylston residents to support the library in a role with minimal commitments and no mandatory meetings.

Learn more about the Foundation, and email with questions or interest. 

Awesome Ants
Wednesday, Jul. 26, 1-2pm
It's all ants today! We'll make ants-on-a-log as our snack while we watch a short animated film about the lives of ants. Then we'll create a magnetic ant maze and an art sculpture from styrofoam balls and sand! Ages 7+; registration required. 

All Ages Story Time!
Thursday, Jul. 27, 11am-12pm
Our summer Story Time sessions are geared towards our youngest library friends, but there will be fun things for older kids to do as well. We'll read, sing, and provide crafts along the way! Registration required. 

Meet Your Neighbor: Learn About Wood Burning & Carving with Steve Berard
Thursday, Jul. 27, 6:00pm
For the latest installment of our Meet Your Neighbor series, Steve Berard will highlight one of his recent wood burning pieces and demonstrate a simple relief wood carving. Steve is a member of the New England Wood Carvers (NEWC), a group dedicated to keeping this artistry alive and thriving by introducing people to the craft. He recently started free wood carving and wood burning group lessons. While Steve was exposed to wood carving in high school, his interest was put on hold due to college, a career in science and the defense industry, and the demands of raising a family. He returned to his early projects later in life and had a desire to learn more. With patience and perseverance, he is self-taught through books from the library! Primarily carving in the round, Steve also does relief carving, and most recently began wood burning nature scenes. Registration required to attend. To learn more about the central mass carving lessons or meeting times and locations you can reach him by email [email protected] or check out the NEWC.org website for more information.

Boylston Library's Meet Your Neighbor series showcases local talent, skills, and knowledge while providing an opportunity to get acquainted with various community members. If you know someone local who might want to participate in this ongoing series, please email [email protected].

Outside Games
Friday, Jul. 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm
A selection of outside games will be available to use on the Library lawn or Common area every Friday from 10:30am-4:30pm in July and August! No registration necessary, just swing by any time and enjoy.

Teen Paint Ball
Friday, Jul. 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at Hillside field for Teen Paint Ball! We will split into two teams and use squirt guns filled with washable paint for a friendly game. Whichever team makes it until the end of the round with the least amount of paint on them wins! Ages 12 and up; registration required by July 26. 

Afternoon Book Club
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1-2pm
Join us in the library or online for a discussion of our monthly book club book. For August we will read Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Copies are available at the library or on Libby.

Drop-In Tech Help
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 3-6pm
Drop by the library for all of your basic technology needs! Our librarians will help you learn about using your computers, smart phones, tablets, or other devices. If you need assistance using library apps, searching the library databases, or creating any of your own accounts, we're here for you! Stop by any time between 3-6pm. For more advanced tech help, consider signing up for an appointment on our website so we can best serve your needs.

Make Bug Goggles
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 3-4pm
This mask is as fun to look AT as it is to look THROUGH! Decorate your mask any way you'd like with your favorite colors. Ages 3 and up; registration required. 

Visit with Professor Bugman
Thursday, Aug. 3, 11am-12pm
Professor Bugman is coming! Weather permitting, we'll go on a bug safari around the grounds of the library. If it's rainy, we'll go to the Boylston Town House and Professor Bugman will bring the bugs to us! No matter what, we'll have fun and learn a lot. 

Outside Games
Friday, Aug. 4, 10:30am - 4:30pm
A selection of outside games will be available to use on the Library lawn or Common area every Friday from 10:30am-4:30pm in July and August! No registration necessary, just swing by any time and enjoy.