Story Time: Terrific 2s & 3s
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 11-11:45am
Those toddling two and three-year olds will love this active and fun Story Time inside the library! Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-7pm
Drop in and play some board games! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration suggested to ensure enough materials.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 11-11:45pm
Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6-6:30pm
Narcan is the brand name of the generic naloxone and is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids - including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications - when given in time.
This Free Narcan training will provide participants with a brief training on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, and a free kit to take home. The kit includes:
- 2 doses of Narcan
- Fentanyl test strips with instructions
- Face shield
- Instructions on Narcan administration
- Recovery resource guide
This training is provided by clinicians within the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health and will be held at the Boylston Public Library.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 11-12pm
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Homework Help with Teen Mentor
Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:30-6:30pm
Students of all ages may come in the library to work on homework and receive extra guidance from an experienced teen mentor on assignments in any subject. Register online for one-on-one assistance, or just drop-in.
Autor Talk: Bob Young’s "Walk to Wachusett with Thoreau"
Thursday, Jan. 12, 6-7pm
Join us for this presentation by local researcher and author Bob Young, who reenacted Henry David Thoreau's walk to Mount Wachusett from Concord in 1842. Consisting of a three-day excursion through the towns of Concord, Acton, Stow, Bolton, Lancaster, Sterling, West Sterling, East Princeton, and Princeton, Bob's walk is believed to be the first complete recorded re-enactment of Thoreau’s journey. The presentation will provide historical background information followed by a series of pictures and explanations of what he found and learned along Thoreau’s route.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!
Adult Take & Make: Macramé Plant Holder
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Getting through the winter is easier with green, indoor plants! This kit includes the supplies to make your own decorative macramé plant hanger. For ages 16 and up.
Story Time: Fabulous 4s & 5s
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11-11:45am
Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Teen Drop-In: SAT Prep with Brainfuse
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6-7pm
We have a new online tutoring database that provides live help from tutors, and SAT prep! Drop-in for help creating a Brainfuse "HelpNow" account and learn how to get started using this online resource on your own. No registration required.
Story Time: Bouncing Babies
Thursday, Jan. 19, 11-12:00pm
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Meditation With Love and Gratitude
Thursday, Jan. 19, 1-1:45pm
In this online class you'll be guided through a symbolic shamanic journey. Perception, clarity, and understanding activate during this journey and you go deep within to find answers. The experience is unique unto itself and may provide insights that are unexpected and revealing. With Love and Gratitude, www.withloveandgratitude.com, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and service.
STEM Activity: Make Snowflake Circuits
Thursday, Jan. 19, 4-4:45pm
This STEM activity will teach the basics of circuits we use copper tape, batteries and lightbulbs to create snowflakes that light up! Ages 4 and up; registration required.
Homework Help with Teen Mentor
Thursday, Jan. 19, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Students of all ages may come in the library to work on homework and receive extra guidance from an experienced teen mentor on assignments in any subject. Register online for one-on-one assistance, or just drop-in.
Evening Book Club
Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30 pm
Join us for a discussion of Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive.
Take & Make Craft Kits
Saturday, Jan. 21, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!
