Upcoming events:

Story Time: Bouncing Babies
Thursday, Mar. 30, 11-11:45am
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Kid’s Craft: Beaded Moon Ornament
Thursday, Mar. 30, 4-5pm
It's the middle of Ramadan, and the moon is an important symbol for this holiday. Let's sew a beautiful moon ornament together using felt, beads, stuffing, and thread. Ages 8 and up, registration required. 

Take & Make Craft Kits
Saturday, Apr. 1, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!

The ME Decade: A Cultural Review of the 1970s Through Music
Saturday, Apr. 1, 2-3pm
In this presentation with Fran Hart, founding member of the Beatles tribute band 4EverFab, music is used as a lens into the major events and ponderings of the 1970s. One of the major characteristics of this decade was the shift from concerns about society at-large and the general welfare of people as a whole, to a more self-centered focus on an individual’s needs and desires. Some of the issues that marked the 70s included inflation, the Vietnam War, women’s rights, racial injustice and unemployment. And who can forget the 1973 oil crisis with its long lines and rationing? There is no shortage of music that tells the story of the 70s. This multimedia presentation will take place in the library, and includes audio and video clips coupled with live music and even a few singalongs. Suitable for all ages; registration required. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boylston Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Story Time: Terrific 2s & 3s
Tuesday, Apr. 4, 11-11:45am
Those toddling two and three-year olds will love this active and fun Story Time inside the library! Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Story Time: Fabulous 4s & 5s
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 11-11:45am
Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Afternoon Book Club Hybrid
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 1-2pm
Join us for a discussion of our monthly book club book. For April we will read The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, join us either online or in person. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive.

Drop-In Tech Help
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 3:00 - 6:00pm
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.

Story Time: Bouncing Babies
Thursday, Apr. 6, 11-11:45am
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Autism Awareness with Author Jennifer Brunton - Hybrid Event
Thursday, Apr. 6, 6:30-7:30pm
Co-author of the books The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy, Five Brain Leadership, and the upcoming The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Key Transitions to Adulthood, Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D, will discuss her work and activism. Brunton's book, The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy, asks readers to take an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. #ActuallyAutistic was first established in 2011with an active Tumblr group to help connect the autistic community! Over the years it has become a tag representing a place for the community to be open, comfortable and safe. Every topic of Brunton's book was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives. 

Brunton holds a doctorate in sociology from Columbia University, where she was a fellow throughout her many years of graduate school. She then spent 10 years teaching ethics, bioethics, religion, and philosophy at the Community College of Vermont, while working as a freelance editor on Fulbright proposals and academic books. As a neurodivergent parent of an Autistic son and a neurotypical daughter, Jennifer is passionate about making the world a better place for people who think, learn, and experience life in unique ways. Her parenting blog, Full Spectrum Mama, has been advancing civil rights for all—with a focus on neurodiversity and intersectionality—for more than 10 years. Please join us online or at the library for this informative event.

Take & Make Craft Kits
Saturday, Apr. 8, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!