The Maynard Voice

Cookbook Club
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Spring Baby Storytime
2026-04-13 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.

Maynard Book Festival: Jenna Blum
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Jenna BlumJenna Blum is the New York Times and # 1 internationally bestselling author of novels Those Who Save Us, The Stormchasers, and The Lost Family; memoir Woodrow on the Bench; audiocourse “The Author at Work: The Art of Writing Fiction” and WWII podcast The Key of Love.

Maynard Book Festival: Historical Fiction Author Panel
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Historical Fiction PanelJuliette Fay is an award-winning, bestselling author of historical and contemporary fiction. Her first published novel, Shelter Me, was designated as one of the ten best works of fiction in 2009 by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress.

Maynard Book Festival: Doug Most
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Doug MostDoug Most is a veteran journalist in Massachusetts, author of three books, and now the Executive Editor and Assistant Vice President at Boston University. When he’s not working, he might be found running the streets of Needham, Mass.

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.

Maynard Book Festival Workshop: The Streets Where They Lived
2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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 dates that are known, record little family stories passed down about these places, and end with your personal story of choice and chance, why you live where you do, whether it be close or far from home.

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

Maynard Book Festival: Luke O'Neil
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Maynard Book Festival Author Talk: Luke O’NeilLuke O’Neil is the author of the acclaimed political and literary newsletter Welcome to Hell World and the book of the same name. His first collection of short fiction and poetry, A Creature Wanting Form, was published in 2023, and the follow-up, We Had It Coming, in November 2025.

Teen Craft: DIY Photo Holders
2026-04-10 15:30 - 16:15 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Make a photo holder from wire, air dry clay, and decorative elements like beads, gems, and more! For ages 11-18 (grades 6-12). No registration needed. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

The (Early Release) Friday Movie Club
2026-04-10 15:00 - 16:45 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
The (Early Release) Friday Movie Club – Roosevelt Room – Ages 8 and overRelax after school and enjoy the movie, “Inspector Gadget. ” There’ll also be popcorn and snacks. If you sign up for this clubThings could really turn out goodWe’ll start off at the libraryAnd end up in Hollywood!If you come to this program, you’ll:a.

Toy Time
2026-04-10 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.

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: James Madison
2026-04-10 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.

AARP Tax Prep Assistance
2026-04-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Green Meadow Building Finance Subcommittee Meeting
2026-04-10 09:30 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2560

Early Release Day
2026-04-10 00:00 - 23:59

School Committee Meeting
2026-04-09 19:00 - 23:59 | Fowler School – 3 Tiger Drive Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2551

By-Law Committee Meeting
2026-04-09 19:00 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2547

SC Meeting
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00

Maynard Book Festival: Art Exhibit Reception
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Stories in Fiber art exhibit reception7:00-7:30: Music by Jessica and Zac Smith, flute and guitar7:30: Remarks by artist Cindy KennellyRefreshments will be servedArtist’s description: I create all of my artwork using sheep wool. I combine those fibers with silk and yarn to create my desired look.

Maynard Book Festival: Mill Town / Mill City Poetry Reading
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Offsite location
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, featuring work by local and regional photographers.

Knitting and Crochet Group
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Knitting and crochet; people may bring their dinner if they want

Pre-event gathering at Barrels & Vines
2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Offsite location
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.

Post-event gathering at Barrels & Vines
2026-04-08 20:15 - 21:30 | Offsite location
Gather with festival attendees and poet Fred Gerhard at Barrels & Vines wine bar after the Edgar Allan POEtry reading and open mic at Felixology bookshop. Free desserts, 10% off charcuterie, and wine by the glass (3 sizes) for purchase. There will also be non-alcoholic options available.

Golf Course Advisory Task Force Site Meeting
2026-04-08 18:30 - 23:59 | – Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2554

Maynard Book Festival: Edgar Allan POEtry Reading and Open Mic
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Offsite location
Location: Felixology, 2 Walnut Street, MaynardLocal writer Fred Gerhard will read works inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, including poetry by his late mother Rena Gerhard from her posthumously published poetry book and works by Poe himself. After a short break and book signing, Fred will facilitate an open mic session inviting participants to read poetry or a short story (10 minutes max).

Read To A Dog
2026-04-08 16:20 - 16:30, 2026-04-08 16:10 - 16:20 | 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.
