Fabulous 4s & 5s Story Time!
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11-12pm
This hands-on Story Time program is geared for curious and tenacious 4-5 year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEAM activities. Registration is required as space is limited.
Bouncing Babies Story Time!
Thursday, Oct. 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.
Mental Health 101 with LUK inc.
Thursday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30pm
Join us in the library for a mental health training session. Adults and teens will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and mental health disorders in youth. LUK Inc. will provide tips and tools to destigmatize mental health disorders while also providing support. Community support resources for youth and caregivers will also be shared. All teens and adults are welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged.
Foliage Hike with the DCR
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10am-12pm
Join DCR Watershed Rangers for this fun hike to Scar Hill Road as we admire the changing foliage on the Wachusett Watershed. This 3 mile guided hike will lead us to shoreline views of Scar Hill Bluffs on easy-to-moderate terrain. There will be a few inclines on paved road as well as dirt access road, and we'll navigate over forest trail and sandy shore. Come and enjoy the changing foliage with us!
Terrific 2s & 3s Story Time!
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11-12pm
Children this age love to MOVE! Our Story Time will be full of things like active movement, songs, shakers, and scarves along with stories. Registration is required as space is limited.
Writer’s Group
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6:30-7:30pm
This is a group for aspiring writers, led by Susan Roney O'Brien, MFA. All are welcome, no matter your writing level! Join this group as they improve their writing together. You can either join us in person at the library or virtually.
Fabulous 4s & 5s Story Time!
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 11-12pm
This hands-on Story Time program is geared for curious and tenacious 4-5 year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEAM activities. Registration is required as space is limited.
Older Kids Craft: Painted Pot
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2-3pm
There's no school today! Ages 8 and up are invited to paint a fall-themed decorative terracotta pot. Registration required.
Evening Book Club Online
Thursday, Oct. 19
Join us online for a discussion of our monthly book club book. For October we will read The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. Copies are available at the library or on Libby.
Bouncing Babies Story Time!
Thursday, Oct. 19, 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.
Traditional Rug Hooking Class
Saturday, Oct. 21, 11am
In this hands-on class offered by the Wachusett Mountain Chapter of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists, participants will receive all the materials and instruction to create their own small, decorative pumpkin mat. You'll have the opportunity to experience various types of hooking frames, see examples of large intricate rugs, and learn more about this traditional textile craft. Ages 16+; registration is required as supplies are limited.
Life-size Clue in the Library
Saturday, Oct. 21, 3-4pm
Play the classic board game Clue in life size! The game board is the entire library and you are the players. Figure out who, what, and where the killer is in a fun library themed game of Clue! For ages 12-18. Registration required.
