How To Live on Mars (And Not Die)
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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 the most meager of subsistence farms, let’s be honest that living away from our home world wouldn’t be easy.

Tree Committee Meeting
2026-06-16 19:00 - 23:59 | Finance Conference Room -No. 202 – 195 Main Street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2649

Select Board Meeting
2026-06-16 19:00 - 23:59 | Hybrid Meeting- Michael J. Gianotis Meeting Room – No.201 – 195 Main St Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2657

Tentative Last Day of School (after 3 snow days)
2026-06-17 00:00 - 23:59 | MA

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
2026-06-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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 the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.

Trash Registration Help Session
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States

The Bee Fiber Craft Group
2026-06-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-17 15:00 - 23:59 | Michael J. Gianotis Meeting Room – No. 201 – 195 Main Street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2654

Big Kid Book Club
2026-06-17 15:45 - 16:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.

Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Hank’s many enthusiastic reviews.

Golf Course Advisory Task Force Meeting
2026-06-17 19:00 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2656

Retirement Board Meeting
2026-06-18 12:15 - 23:59 | Town Hall > Michael J. Gianotis Meeting Room – No. 201 – 195 Main Street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2655

Knitting and Crochet Group
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:45 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Knitting and crocheting – bring your own dinner

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | MA

Town Hall Offices CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth
2026-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Town Hall – 195 Main Street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2630

Mr. Mark Goes Camping
2026-06-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Mr. Mark Goes Camping! – Ages 3 and over Sit around the (pretend) campfire and hear stories about the great outdoors. Our camping storytime/ Will take away our cares/ We love everything in Nature/ Except for uh-oh. .. .. bears! If you come to this storytime, you’ll: a.

Summer Baby Storytime
2026-06-22 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.

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-06-22 19:00 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2652

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.

Read-a-thon Fundraiser
2026-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Park, 2 Summer St, Maynard, MA, United States
Here’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 programs and activities like animal shows, space programs, and other terrific experiences.

Board of Library Trustees meeting
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Monthly meeting of Maynard Board of Library Trustees

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

English Conversation Group
2026-06-23 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.

Film: Big Boys (2023)
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!Film Description: A teenage boy’s unexpected crush turns a camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery in this heartwarming coming-of-age comedy.

Film: Lost on a Mountain in Maine (PG)
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!Film Description: The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive while lost for nine days in the remote wilderness of northern Maine.

Using the Libby App for EBooks and Audiobooks
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Meet Libby, the new app from OverDrive that makes ebooks and audiobooks easy. The Maynard Public Library has thousands of e-books and audiobooks and with a library card you can borrow them instantly on a smartphone, tablet or computer.During this free workshop learn how easy it is to use the Libby app to access the Library’s e-book and audiobook collection on your own device.

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.

Read To A Dog
2026-06-24 16:00 - 16:10, 2026-06-24 16:10 - 16:20, 2026-06-24 16:20 - 16:30 | 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.
