The Maynard Voice

Tiny Art Show Reception
2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Summer Reading Club - Plinko Reporting
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.

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!

English Conversation Group
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 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.

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 Baby Storytime
2026-08-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-27 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.

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, 2026-07-29 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 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.

Retirement Board Meeting
2026-07-30 12:15 - 23:59 | Michael J. Gianotis Meeting Room – No. 201 – 195 Main Street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2694

The Joys of Nature: A Live Animal Show
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Memorial Park, 2 Summer St, Maynard, MA, United States
The Joys of Nature: A Live Animal Show – ages 4 and over – (rain location – Roosevelt Room) Get to meet real live animals up close and personal in Memorial Park. .. .. Come and meet the animals/ Some endangered, some quite rare/ You’ll get to see them live/ And even pet them.

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.

By-Law Committee Meeting
2026-07-28 19:00 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2692

Board of Health Meeting
2026-07-28 18:30 - 23:59 | Hybrid Meeting- Finance Conference Room No. 202 – 195 Main street Maynard MA 01754
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2693

Film: Kate and Leopold (PG-13)
2026-07-28 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: Time travel, with a RomCom twist, has never been this charming. Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackson are paired as star-crossed lovers who discover that passion and chivalry never go out of style after a rip of time brings them together.

July 28, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2441

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.

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.

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-07-27 19:00 - 23:59 | –
https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2691

Celebrating America's 250th: "The Escapes of David George" with author Gregory E. O'Malley
2026-07-27 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.

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.

Spice Club Discussion
2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
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.
