The Maynard Voice

Read To A Dog
2026-04-08 16:20 - 16:30, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 16:10, 2026-04-15 16:10 - 16:20, 2026-04-15 16:20 - 16:30, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 16:10, 2026-04-29 16:10 - 16:20, 2026-04-29 16:20 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Meet Finn the Reading Dog. Okay, Finn won’t read to you but you can read to Finn! If you sign for for this, you’ll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Finn b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c.

Toy Time
2026-04-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Toy Time – Ages 1 – 5There’s nothing that’s more funThan to play with toys, it’s trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe adults too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.

Maynard Book Festival
2026-04-11 00:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Maynard Book Festival 2026

Drop-in Craft: Create Your Own Book Cover
2026-04-11 00:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Calling all young artists and authors! Take a blank book and put your own special stamp on it. Design a book cover with lots of fun materials. Then take home your book to draw pictures, write stories or keep a journal. All supplies provided. No registration needed, drop in any time 10-5.

Maynard Book Festival: Irene Latham and Charles Waters
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Irene Latham and Charles Waters discussing books for audiences grades 4-6Irene Latham is a grateful creator of many novels, poetry collections, and picture books, but her first love is poetry. Her poetry books include: Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship, a Charlotte Huck Honor, and African Town, winner of the 2023 Scott O’Dell Award, both co-written with her poetic-forever-friend Charles Waters.

Spring Baby Storytime
2026-04-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors. There will be toys available after storytime ends. Ages Birth-2 years, older siblings welcome. The Spring session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.

Junior LEGO League
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Junior LEGO League – Ages 4 and overKids will create innovative LEGO projectsYou could create most anythingWhen you put LEGOs togetherLike a Cosmic LEGO-fyerOr something even better!If you attend this activity you’ll get to:a. build rocketsb.

Night Sky Celebration
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Celebrate Dark Sky Week with a night-sky themed story, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more!For ages 3-12, Registration RequiredCo-sponsored by Green MaynardQuestions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Kids Take & Make Kit: Owl Moon
2026-04-15 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This foam owl craft from Oriental Trading is perfect for International Dark Sky Week! Available beginning Wednesday, April 15 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Outdoor Storytime
2026-04-16 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 16:45 | Memorial Park, 2 Summer St, Maynard, MA, United States
Outdoor Storytime at Memorial Park – (rain location – Story Room) – Ages 3 and overEnjoy great stories while basking in the beauties of natureEverybody’s seen a parkWe all know how one looksThere’s grass and birds and treesBut guess what ours has.

CANCELED - Toy Time
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States

Tissue Paper Suncatcher Craft
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Join us to make a colorful tissue paper suncatcher to decorate your windows this spring! All ages welcome and no registration necessary. Younger children may need caregiver support.

Tween Craft: Finger Print Magnets
2026-04-21 18:00 - 18:45 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make glass magnets with markers, stamp pads, and a bit of creativity. All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

All Ages Take & Make Kit: Paper Towel Flowers
2026-04-22 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Cut circles out of paper towels and turn them into a beautiful bouquet! Available beginning Wednesday, April 22 while supplies last. For ages 4-adult. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Ballet for Beginners - with Miss Tricia
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Ballet for Beginners with Miss Tricia – ages 3 – 5A kids’ first-dance class At this dance class with Miss TriciaFailure is no factorKids will go from hereRight to the Nutcracker!If kids come to this class, they’ll:a. Learn to move to musicb. Learn beginning ballet stepsc.

CANCELED - Big Kid Book Club
2026-04-22 15:45 - 16:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Big Kid Book Club – grades 4 – 6Listen to the hottest chapter books and have insightful discussionsIf you join the Big Kid Book ClubYou can stand up tall and proudAnd get to hear the hottest booksLittle kids not allowed!If you join this club you’ll get to:a.

Duct Tape Pencil Case Drop-in Craft
2026-04-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make a pencil holder using duct tape and a zipper-style plastic bag! Drop-in, no registration needed. Ages 7-18 Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Family Storytime: April Showers
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:15 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy a storytime about Spring weather! Join Ms. Casey on Saturday morning for a family-friendly storytime featuring books, rhymes, and activities. For families with children of all ages. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.
