The Maynard Voice

Plant a Seed, Read! Decorating Drop-in Craft
2026-05-19 00:00, 2026-05-20 00:00, 2026-05-21 00:00, 2026-05-22 00:00 (America/New_York) | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Can you believe that the Summer Reading Club will be starting soon? This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read!” and we want your help getting ready by creating a garden on the 3rd Floor atrium windows! Stop by the Children’s Department to decorate a paper cutout to add to the window.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Summer Reading Starts Today!
2026-06-23 00:00 | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Tween Craft: Caterpillar Jewelry
2026-06-23 18:00 - 18:45 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make a bracelet or keychain that looks like a caterpillar! All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Paper Fans
2026-06-24 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

DIY Hacky Sacks
2026-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Easy Macrame Plant Hangers
2026-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Teen Silent Book Club
2026-06-29 15:30 - 16:15 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Teen Summer Library Club: Prizes & Activities Available!
2026-07-06 00:00 | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Teen Summer Library Club prizes are available starting today! Participants are welcome to come to the library anytime we are open to claim prizes off the Prize Cart. If you have received an award on Reader Zone, you have earned a prize! Scratch Art, summer-themed coloring pages & activity sheets are now available in the Teen Room as well! This means there is always something to do when you visit the library.

Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Woven Cardboard Flowers
2026-07-08 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make a flower-shaped cardboard loom to create a colorful piece of woven art. Available beginning Wednesday, July 8 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 5-18. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Teen: Felt Succulents
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Paint a clay pot and roll up a pre-cut felt piece to make a succulent you never need to worry about over- or under-watering! For ages 11-18/grades 6-12. No registration needed. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Tin Can Windchimes
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Decorate tin cans with outdoor-rated acrylic paint or napkins and mod podge, then add beads and other decorative elements. Ages 6-adult, registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Tiny Art Show Kit Available
2026-07-15 00:00 | Exhibit, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
2026 Tiny Art Show Kits available starting today!Create artwork no larger than 4″ at home or attend one of the two In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 9pm on Tuesday, July 28 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit August 1-15.

Tiny Art Show In-Person Creating Event
2026-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
2026 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today! Create artwork no larger than 4″ at home or attend one of the two In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 9pm on Tuesday, July 28 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit beginning Saturday August 1.

Tween Craft: Painted Suncatchers
2026-07-21 18:00 - 18:45 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Paint a mosaic-style plastic suncatcher! All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Escape Room: The Case of the Stolen Plant
2026-07-24 12:00 - 12:40, 2026-07-24 12:40 - 13:20, 2026-07-24 13:20 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 14:00 - 14:40, 2026-07-24 14:40 - 15:20, 2026-07-24 15:20 - 16:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Working in groups of up to 6, you have 25 minutes to stop a thief from ruining the Best in Show plant competition at the local fair. Can you recover the stolen plant before judging begins? Sessions start every 40 minutes in the Roosevelt Room. If your group does not fill a time slot, other people may be added to that time slot.

Pressed Flower Jars
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make your own decorative jar to use as a candle holder or a small vase! We will be decorating our jars with pressed flowers, with the option to add beaded handles or ribbons. Ages 5-Adult. Registration required.

Teen Silent Book Club
2026-07-27 15:30 - 16:15 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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: Strawberry Short Cake No registration needed.

Tiny Art Show Submission Deadline
2026-07-28 00:00 | Exhibit, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Last day to submit artwork for the 2026 Tiny Art Show! Today is the last day to drop off artwork you’ve made at home to be included in the Tiny Art Show. Bring artwork to the Circulation Desk before 9pm, and it will be on on exhibit August 1-15. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.

Tiny Art Show In-Person Creating Event
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
2026 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today! Create artwork no larger than 4″ at home or attend one of the three In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 9pm on Tuesday, July 28 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit beginning Saturday August 1.

All Ages Take & Make Kit: Button Vases
2026-07-29 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Stack buttons to create the vase, then add seed beads and flower-shaped buttons for a mini floral display! Available beginning Wednesday, July 29 while supplies last. For ages 7-adult. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.

Teen Craft: Sewn Fruit & Farm Animals
2026-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Sew various fruits and farm animals using felt, cotton fabrics, and poly-fil. No sewing experience needed. For ages 11-18/grades 6-12. No registration needed. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net
