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 Winter session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.
Maynard Public Library
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Make 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: Fresh Fruit No registration needed.
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Bestselling author Emily Franklin will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Love & Other Monsters, in conversation with bestselling author Marjan Kamali. About The Book: Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet meets Jane Austen in this historical fiction based on the life of daring eighteen-year-old Claire Clairmont who in 1816 changed the course of literature forever. |
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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. |
3 events,March winds bring April showers – and paper umbrella art projects Available beginning Wednesday, April 1 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 4-18. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.
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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 knitters, crocheters, quilters, menders, rughookers, felters, spinners, etc. |
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Storytime with Mr. Mark – ages 3 and overWhen we had storytime outsideThe wintry winds would always stingBut at Indoor StorytimeMy gosh, it’s always spring!Five Best Reasons Storytime is More Fun Inside:5. You won’t sit on a rock4. An acorn won’t drop on your head3.
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Virtual. Click HERE to register and receive the Zoom link. Art historian Jane Oneail will present a talk entitled From Tiffany to Chihuly: Masters of Glass Art. Discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature […] |
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AARP’s Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance program. It serves low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and over.Call 978-760-9146 to set up an appointment.
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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. |
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AARP’s Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance program. It serves low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and over.Call 978-760-9146 to set up an appointment.
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Have you ever wondered who the crazy people are who march through town in the before dawn hours of Patriots Day, waking up people by firing off muskets, blaring fifes and beating drums?Come learn about the Stow Minutemen and the Assabet Village Minutemen, their history and the local events on the original Patriots Day, as […] |
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3 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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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.
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Once a month, join Ms. Casey in the Storytime Room for a variety of toys, sensory experiences, and activities that encourage fine & gross motor skills. We encourage participants to dress for a mess! Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm in the Storytime Room. |
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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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You’ve retired -congratulations- but your planning is not done. This AARP presentation will look at helping you to manage your cash flow in retirement, the rules for working while collecting social security, how to establish a protective plan for you and your loved ones, and the impact on social security if you remarry or are […] |
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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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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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Gather with festival attendees, poets, and photographers at Barrels & Vines wine bar before the Mill Town / Mill City Poetry Reading and Photography Exhibit at Felixology bookshop. Free refreshments (complimentary charcuterie), and wine by the glass (3 sizes) for purchase.
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Maynard Book Festival poetry and photography event at Felixology bookshopCome to a reading to celebrate the creativity of Maynard and sister-city Lowell. Curated by Rebecca Kirk Connors (Maynard) and Meg Smith (Lowell), the evening will feature poets from the Maynard area and Lowell and a photography exhibit of Maynard and Lowell historic places of note, […] |
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AARP’s Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance program. It serves low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and over.Call 978-760-9146 to set up an appointment.
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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. |
7 events,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.
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Beloved art teacher Sharon Santillo returns to Maynard to lead this special workshop. Using collage and a mix of art materials, we will build small accordion books (4” x 6”) celebrating the streets where our families have lived. We will use some of the book pages in our accordion books to list factual places and […] |
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3 events,
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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 Spring session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.
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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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Virtual. Click HERE to register and receive the Zoom link. Starting in early March, Mourning Cloak Butterflies begin emerging from hibernation and start flying along forest lanes and woodland edges. By late March, tiny Spring Azures appear. Cabbage Whites and Black Swallowtails start flying over fields and visiting gardens by mid-April. |
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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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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
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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. |
6 events,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.
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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 knitters, crocheters, quilters, menders, rughookers, felters, spinners, etc. |
3 events,
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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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Time moves so fast and we don’t often get the time to sit and appreciate a good poem. So let’s change that – this meet up will focus on a different poet each month. Led by poet Rebecca Connors, we’ll get a brief bio and details of the poet, and then spend the rest of […]
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Please join us for a group viewing of a video recorded at a meeting of DarkSky Massachusetts, a chapter of the DarkSky International organization. The recording is of a presentation by Debbie Moran from Houston on the topic of safety issues associated with lighting. |
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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. |
3 events,Stories in Fiber: Art by Cindy KennellyMarch 20-April 18, 2026Artist’s description: I create all of my artwork using sheep wool. I combine those fibers with silk and yarn to create my desired look. For this exhibit, I’ve chosen many of my all-time favorite books and created pieces to reflect the covers and/or content of those […]
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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.
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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!Prepare a dish to share at our potluck lunch and discussion. |
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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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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
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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. |
3 events,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.
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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.
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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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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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Join us for a performance by Richard Franklin Donohue, tenor and harpsichordist!What A Glorious Crash They Made features a collection of “New Songs” and Hymns published in New England during the American Revolution. From the time of the Stamp Act through the British surrender at Yorktown, New England’s seditious colonists used these works to foment […] |
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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 |
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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.
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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,Maynard High School Student Art ShowApril 27 through May 7, 2026
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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 Spring session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.
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Make 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: Waffles No registration needed. |
6 events,
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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. |
3 events,
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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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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. |
2 events,
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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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Led by Jenna Feitelberg, a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative, this presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and programs available to early retirees. |
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Learn how to make pom poms and tassels using cardboard! Then turn those creations into bookmarks, bag charms, and more! For ages 11-18 (grades 6-12). No registration needed. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net |
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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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Andy Mitzacavitch, long time resident of Maynard, has done extensive research on Maynard’s participation in the Second world war. Come hear the history of the men from Maynard who made sacrifices to our country in service of the war and the many stories that accompany their lives. |
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