The Maynard Voice

Summer Reading Ends Today!
2026-08-15 00:00 (America/New_York) | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Summer Programs for Children & Teens end TODAY! Today is the last day to log reading Teen Summer Reading Club, the last day to log those last few minutes needed to join the 24 Hour Club, and the last day to play Plinko. We hope you have

Summer Reading Club - Plinko Reporting
2026-08-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday August 6 -Tuesday August 11), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: Martin Van Buren
2026-08-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Juggling for Beginners
2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Juggling for Beginners – ages 7 and over. Kids will learn the skills and techniques of how to juggle. If you come to this great program/ You can be sure the way it looks/ You’ll learn to juggle anything/ Except, of course, the books! If you come to this activity, you’ll: a.

All Ages Take & Make Kit: Flower & Butterfly Pens
2026-08-12 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This craft means you won’t loose your pens, nobody will steal them, and your pencil holder will be ever-cheerful! Available beginning Wednesday, August 12 while supplies last. For ages 5-adult. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.

English Conversation Group
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Cullen Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Tween Craft: Paper Squishies
2026-08-11 18:00 - 18:45 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make a silly fidget toy out of paper, packing tape, and a balloon! All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Celebrating America's 250th: "Act Worthy of Yourselves" with author Salina B. Baker
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

Cookie Day for Teens
2026-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Taste test and make your own cookies in the microwave, then make a cookie-in-a-jar kit to use later or give as a gift! Note: Cookie recipes are nut free For ages 11-18/grades 6-12. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.

Summer Baby Storytime
2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-03 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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.

Spice Club Kits
2026-08-10 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Summer Reading Club - Plinko Reporting
2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday July 29 -Tuesday August 4), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

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

Tiny Art Show Reception
2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Exhibit, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Celebrate the artwork created by YOU! Participants, their family and friends, and members of the community are invited to the reception for the 5th Annual Tiny Art Show. Refreshments will be provided. The 5th Annual Tiny Art Show will be on display from Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 15.

Ecotarium Rocket Launch
2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Memorial Park, 2 Summer St, Maynard, MA, United States
Kids get to make and shoot off their own rocket! We’ll launch rockets in the air/ Without any interference/ And you don’t need to worry/ Because NASA gave us clearance! If you come to this activity, you’ll: a. Learn about space travel b.

Kids Take & Make Kit: Garden Foam Creations
2026-08-05 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make garden-themed foam standing figures & butterflies. Available beginning Wednesday, August 5 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Maynard Cultural Council Reception
2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Details coming soon!

Sensory Playtime
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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, July 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm in the Storytime Room.

Summer Reading Club - Plinko Reporting
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Other Location, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday July 22 -Tuesday July 28), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Seed Art and Mosaics
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Join Hands On Nature to learn about the life cycle of a plant, then make some seed art to take home! You’ll have the chance to make a mosaic or any other art form you would like with beautiful seeds! Be creative while you learn about this important part of a plant’s life.

Tiny Art Show Opens
2026-08-01 00:00 | Exhibit, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
View the 2026 Tiny Art Show! We are excited to present the 5th Annual Tiny Art Show at the Maynard Public Library, featuring artwork no larger than 4″ created by YOU! On display Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 15 during library hours. For full details, go to maynardpubliclibrary.
