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.
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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. |
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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.
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This is the June meeting of the library’s book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. This month we will be discussing Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi.
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Maynard author and historian David Mark will speak about the long and storied history of motion pictures in Maynard, which dates back to 1902. In the 1920s, Maynard had three movie halls – the Colonial (also known as the Strand), Riverside and Peoples’ Theater – all showing double feature movies and often in addition cartoon […] |
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Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Movie Event at the Fine Arts Theatre featuring Pixar’s Toy Story 5! To launch the Summer Reading Club, we’re all going to the movies. .. .. for free! If you come to see this movie/ Not a cent you’ll have to bring/ But you’ll have to pay for popcorn/ Hey, you can’t have […]
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We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand. |
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3 events,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 […]
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
3 events,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.
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Gilbert the Party Pig – ages 3 and over Get to pet, feed and watch two live pigs perform amazing tricks. As far as programs go/ This one is a biggie/ You will get to interact/ With a real live piggie! If you come to this program, you’ll: a.
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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 (this week is actually 2 weeks – Tuesday June 23 – Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. |
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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
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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 (this week is actually 2 weeks – Tuesday June 23 – Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you […] |
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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.
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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 (this week is actually 2 weeks – Tuesday June 23 – Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you […] |
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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
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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 (this week is actually 2 weeks – Tuesday June 23 – Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you […] |
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3 events,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.
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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.
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**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. |
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LEGO Printmaking at the library is back! Unleash your creativity in this hands-on printmaking class using flat LEGO bricks! Participants will explore the basics of printmaking by designing and creating their own one-of-a-kind prints. No prior art or LEGO experience is needed.
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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. |
6 events,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.
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The Annual Truck Parade – at the Maynard High School Field – all ages. Watch a big vehicular procession with all your favorite trucks. (Rain Date – Wednesday, July 22, 2025 – 11:00 AM) There’ll be police cars, fire engines/ The parade has trucks – a lot/ Diggers, dinosaurs, dump trucks/ Okay, dinosaurs maybe not! If you […]
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We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers — any fiber craft done by hand. |
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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 (Tuesday July 8 – Wednesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you […]
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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 8 -Tuesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should […] |
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Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Library building at 77 Nason Street! There will be a variety of activities and refreshments. See details at maynardpubliclibrary. org/20th
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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 8 -Tuesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should […] |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Paint a mosaic-style plastic suncatcher! All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net |
4 events,Use popsicle sticks and foam to make a tractor, then add a magnet and or clothespin to the back! Available beginning Wednesday, July 22 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.
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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 15 -Tuesday July 21), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should […]
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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 15 -Tuesday July 21), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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.
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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.
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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 15 -Tuesday July 21), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven’t read for 2 1/2 hours, you should […] |
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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.
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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.
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**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. |
4 events,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.
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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.
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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. |
3 events,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.
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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.
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
3 events,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.
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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.
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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 […] |
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