Upcoming events:
Tuesday, Mar. 7, 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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, Mar. 7, 6-7pm
Consider joining The Friends of the Boylston Public Library to help promote, support, and provide material and cultural library resources. We believe that a vibrant community benefits from a free and public library that invites sharing, knowledge, participation, and open access for all. Email Erica at ehout@cwmars.org for more information.
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 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.
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 4-5pm
Today is Holi, a colorful, spring Hindu Holiday. Let's learn about Holi and India while we sample some snacks from the country! We'll try 5 different snacks: Chekaralu (a super crunchy cracker with a cumin kick), Nice (coconut flavored sugar cookies) Bourbons (a dark chocolate flavored sandwich cookie), Tikka Masala corn chips, and creamy pistachio flavored candies. Please be aware that some of the snacks may be spicy, but water and sweet snacks will be presented as well. Snacks will be given in sample size, so this shouldn't interfere with dinner! Ages 8 and up; registration required.
Thursday, Mar. 9, 11-11:45am
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.
Saturday, Mar. 11, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!
Tuesday, Mar. 14, 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, Mar. 14, 6-7pm
Do you love reading Manga, or trying cool snacks from other countries? Ages 12-18 can come to the library tonight to eat some Japanese snacks and check out some Japanese Manga books. Registration required.
Wednesday, Mar. 15, 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.
Kid’s Take and Make: April Fool’s Day Prank
Thursday, Mar. 16
Get ready for April Fool's Day by making a prank that looks like spilled milk! This kit includes the materials you'll need to do this activity at home. Ages 8 and up; registration is required.
Thursday, Mar. 16, 11-11:45am
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.
Deep Relaxation Response With Love and Gratitude
Thursday, Mar. 16, 1:00-1:45pm
This online workshop gives you the opportunity to feed both body and soul. Mind, body and spirit are engulfed in a state of profound and deep rest. During the session, the meditative state that you enter allows the body to repair and balance itself in an intense way. It is a pleasurable and restorative experience, and quite healing on every level. With Love and Gratitude, www.withloveandgratitude.com, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and service.
Native Plants for New England Gardens
Thursday, Mar. 16, 6-7pm
Mark Richardson will provide an informative, in-depth lecture on the importance of native plants in supporting ecosystems, and how to choose the right plants for your particular piece of paradise. Join us in the library or tune in online for this live program.
Mark Richardson is Director of Horticulture for New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Botanic, where he oversees the horticulture and horticulture outreach staff and serves as chair of the garden’s sustainability committee. Prior to joining the staff at Tower Hill, Mark served as Botanic Garden Director for Native Plant Trust, where he oversaw Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm native plant nursery. He has a passion for ecological horticulture and native plants and is co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens (Globe Pequot, 2018).
Thursday, Mar. 16, 6:30-7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of our monthly book club book. March we will read Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins, join us either online of in person. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive.
Saturday, Mar. 18, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!
Artist Meet and Greet: Brenda Caldwell
Saturday, Mar. 18, 12-3pm
Drop in to the Library to meet this month's artist, Brenda Caldwell. Visitors can enjoy some light refreshments while Brenda walks them through her exhibit,The Mystery of What You See, which tells stories intertwined in nature and beauty. Brenda loves talking about her process and the artistic results she produces in acrylics and Chinese Brush Painting, also known as Sumi-E or Black Ink Painting.
