Would you like help registering for Maynard’s New Trash & Recycling Program? Come to our Open Office Hours in the Trustees Room at the Library! You are also welcome to come if you have a few questions. Maximum of 15-minutes per person, please.
Maynard Public Library
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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.
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This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offered in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
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Learn about the basics of Maynard’s revised trash program, which will be rolled out later this summer. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, too!Presented by the Town of Maynard |
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Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering […]
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Would you like help registering for Maynard’s New Trash & Recycling Program? Come to our Open Office Hours in the Trustees Room at the Library! You are also welcome to come if you have a few questions. Maximum of 15-minutes per person, please.
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We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand. |
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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.
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John Hedly of the of the Worcester County Beekeepers Association will present an introduction to the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping.– Starting a hive – I describe the different ways to get bees to become a beekeeper– Physical structure of a hive – I put a hive together in the meeting room and show […] |
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Mr. Mark Steps Out – A Dress-up Storytime – Ages 3 and overWe’ll be listening to stories in style by having a dress-up activityDress up StorytimeWhen you get all dressed upYou’ll hear stories with a smileAnd you will look so goodYou’ll be listening in style!If you come to this stoytime, you’ll:a.
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If you love flowers, plants, and gardens, chances are you love taking pictures of them too. How do you elevate your flower and plant photos from nice snapshots to gorgeous images that you’ll treasure for years to come? Come learn a set of simple techniques for taking stunning flower and garden photos.
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Learn about the basics of Maynard’s revised trash program, which will be rolled out later this summer. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, too!Presented by the Town of Maynard |
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Come visit the Library’s booth at Maynard PrideFest! We’ll have books, candy, and swag!See the PrideFest website for event details. |
2 events,Spice Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a booklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun cooking!If you’d like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion, they are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.
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This is the monthly meeting of the Cookbook Club. All are welcome!Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion. Visit the Cookbook Club page at https://www. |
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This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offered in each class. Grammar is not emphasized. |
5 events,Make a moveable snake puppet out of cardboard! Available beginning Wednesday, June 10 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.
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This is a knitting group, but all hand crafts are encouraged. All are invited to come and bring their current projects.
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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. |
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Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. |
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One day only! The Friends of the Maynard Public Library will hold their annual spring book sale at the Library on Saturday, June 13, from 10-4. There will be hundreds of books, CDs, and DVDs for all ages. You can find thrillers, mysteries, bestselling fiction, cookbooks, gardening books, travel and more. |
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Join author Rachel Hartigan as she discusses her book, “Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life”. Unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance. |
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This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offered in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
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Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to live on Mars? Billionaires like Elon Musk say that we’ll visit before the decade is out, with the long-term goal of building a self-sufficient civilization. What would this effort take? Whether we’re dreaming about terraforming to make a new Earth or just scraping out […] |
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Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering […]
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We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand.
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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. |
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Mr. Mark Goes Camping! – Ages 3 and overSit around the (pretend) campfire and hear stories about the great outdoors. Our camping storytimeWill take away our caresWe love everything in NatureExcept for uh-oh. .. .. bears!If you come to this storytime, you’ll:a. |
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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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time. |
8 events,Summer Programs for Children & Teens start TODAY! Tuesday, June 23 – August 15, 2026, participate in the Children’s Summer Reading Club & the Teen Summer Library Club by reading, visiting the library, and more! Children’s Summer Reading Club: For ages 2-12.
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Read-a-thon FundraiserHere’s your big chance to perform a major deed. Batman catches bad guys, Spiderman climbs buildings (and catches bad guys), and now you can do something even better – read to raise money for the library! It’s a really good deed because the Friends use the money you give them to pay for fun […]
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4 events,Be prepared for the summer heat by making this fun paper fan! Available beginning Wednesday, June 24 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 5-18. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.
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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.
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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. |
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Jazz piano in the Hands of a master can make flowers bloom—well, almost! There are pianists and there are pianists. .. Welcome to this rare opportunity to listen in depth to jazz piano by the brilliant Stephen Page. He’s performed with top names in jazz. |
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Use balloons & socks or other fabrics to sew a hacky sack. No sewing experience needed! Do you know how to crochet? Materials and instructions for crocheted hacky sacks will also be available! For ages 11-18/grades 6-12. No registration needed. |
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Join us to make beginner macrame plant hangers. We will have a simple version to follow along with or you can bring your creativity and make your own design. Macrame involves tying knots and managing multiples strands of cord so younger children may need caregiver assistance.
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This is the monthly discussion for Spice Club. All are welcome!At the beginning of the month (usually 1st Mondays), pick up a spice club kit at Circulation or download the recipe booklet from https://www. maynardpubliclibrary. org/spice. You can also choose your own recipe.
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The notary can authenticate signatures, affidavits, and copies. He is not an attorney and has no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters. This includes real estate closings. All services are provided free of charge. You must bring proof of identity, such as a driver’s license or passport. |
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3 events,Make a red, white, & blue pony-bead bracelet to wear on Independence Day! Available beginning Monday, June 29 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.
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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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.
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Enjoy an edible DIY treat, then read independently! No discussions, no required reading before coming! Bring what you are currently reading, or choose something from the library. Meets one Monday a month at 3:30pm. This month’s treats: Veggie platter with dips No registration needed. |
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This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offered in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
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This is the June meeting of the library’s book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. This month we will be discussing Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi.
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Maynard author and historian David Mark will speak about the long and storied history of motion pictures in Maynard, which dates back to 1902. In the 1920s, Maynard had three movie halls – the Colonial (also known as the Strand), Riverside and Peoples’ Theater – all showing double feature movies and often in addition cartoon […] |
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Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Movie Event at the Fine Arts Theatre featuring Pixar’s Elio!To launch the Summer Reading Club, we’re all going to the movies. .. .. for free!If you come to see this movieNot a cent you’ll have to bringBut you’ll have to pay for popcornHey, you can’t have everything!We’re all going to the […]
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We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand. |
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