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Monday, August 39:30—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kindergarten Readiness Learn & Play
Join Nathalia for an engaging and interactive live Zoom Kindergarten Readiness program for parents and children ages 4 and 5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall. Explore communication skills, math skills, developing creativity, and more. Learn how to support learning at home.…Learn MoreMonday, August 312:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Book Club for Grades 1 to 3
Every Monday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books!
*Ravenous Readers will not meet on 7/27*
Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreMonday, August 34:00—5:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Folktale Superheroes with Diane Edgecomb
Celebrate imagination and the human spirit with superhero tales from cultures around the world. These creatures and people with extraordinary powers pop up in folktales in every land! Anansi, the entertaining Spider God from Africa, has web-spinning adventures just like Spiderman.…Learn More4
Tuesday, August 49:00—9:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 49:15—9:30 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 49:30—9:45 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 49:45—10:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 410:00—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 412:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Bookclub for Grades 4 to 6
Every Tuesday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books!
*Ravenous readers will not meet on 7/28*
Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn More5
Wednesday, August 53:00—3:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Club
On Wednesdays at 3pm, log on to visit virtually with librarians and friends while building with your Lego bricks at home! We will be connecting via Zoom for this virtual Lego Club meeting and show us and other participants what you've built! You provide the legos, we provide the space! Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 53:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 10 - 12)!
Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn More6
Thursday, August 610:30—11:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Playdate
A program for children ages 3-5 with songs, fingerplays and simple games done visually over Zoom. Have fun with Librarian Paula and learn at the same time!*Using fingerplays, songs and rhymes helps children learn language by increasing vocabulary, learning the sounds of words and hearing the rhythm of language.…Learn More
Thursday, August 63:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 13 - 18)!
Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn MoreThursday, August 64:00—5:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Little Labcoats Dinosaurs!
Walk into a time machine and travel back to a time where dinosaurs roamed the earth. Study how the earth changed from the time dinosaurs lived to today. Examine different dinosaurs and what allowed them to survive in their environment. Create a drawing of what the earth looked like 65 million years ago! Class led by popular young scientist Niki Apostolicas.…Learn More7
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Monday, August 10All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make STEAM Craft Pick-up
Bored? Look no further! Come pick up a STEAM take-and-make craft bag from the library! For this STEAM craft get your construction skills ready we will be making pom-pom runs! Just register online to reserve your slot (one per family please).…Learn MoreMonday, August 109:30—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kindergarten Readiness Learn & Play
Join Nathalia for an engaging and interactive live Zoom Kindergarten Readiness program for parents and children ages 4 and 5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall. Explore communication skills, math skills, developing creativity, and more. Learn how to support learning at home.…Learn MoreMonday, August 1012:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Book Club for Grades 1 to 3
Every Monday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books!
*Ravenous Readers will not meet on 7/27*
Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn More11
Monday, August 10All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make STEAM Craft Pick-up
Bored? Look no further! Come pick up a STEAM take-and-make craft bag from the library! For this STEAM craft get your construction skills ready we will be making pom-pom runs! Just register online to reserve your slot (one per family please).…Learn MoreTuesday, August 119:00—9:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 119:15—9:30 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 119:30—9:45 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 119:45—10:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 1110:00—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 1112:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Bookclub for Grades 4 to 6
Every Tuesday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books!
*Ravenous readers will not meet on 7/28*
Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn More12
Monday, August 10All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make STEAM Craft Pick-up
Bored? Look no further! Come pick up a STEAM take-and-make craft bag from the library! For this STEAM craft get your construction skills ready we will be making pom-pom runs! Just register online to reserve your slot (one per family please).…Learn MoreWednesday, August 123:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 10 - 12)!
Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 124:00—5:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Perseverance to Mars
Join Piyush Khopkar, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, in an interactive Zoom event. Learn about Mars and the newest NASA rover Perseverance's upcoming trip to the red planet. 13
Monday, August 10All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make STEAM Craft Pick-up
Bored? Look no further! Come pick up a STEAM take-and-make craft bag from the library! For this STEAM craft get your construction skills ready we will be making pom-pom runs! Just register online to reserve your slot (one per family please).…Learn MoreThursday, August 1310:30—11:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Playdate
A program for children ages 3-5 with songs, fingerplays and simple games done visually over Zoom. Have fun with Librarian Paula and learn at the same time!*Using fingerplays, songs and rhymes helps children learn language by increasing vocabulary, learning the sounds of words and hearing the rhythm of language.…Learn More
Thursday, August 133:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 13 - 18)!
Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn More14
Monday, August 10All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make STEAM Craft Pick-up
Bored? Look no further! Come pick up a STEAM take-and-make craft bag from the library! For this STEAM craft get your construction skills ready we will be making pom-pom runs! Just register online to reserve your slot (one per family please).…Learn More15
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Monday, August 179:30—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kindergarten Readiness Learn & Play
Join Nathalia for an engaging and interactive live Zoom Kindergarten Readiness program for parents and children ages 4 and 5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall. Explore communication skills, math skills, developing creativity, and more. Learn how to support learning at home.…Learn MoreMonday, August 1712:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Book Club for Grades 1 to 3
Every Monday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books!
*Ravenous Readers will not meet on 7/27*
Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreMonday, August 174:30—5:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
FableVision Animation-ish Workshop
Maybe it's a turtle on a cross country adventure or a young girl on an out-of this world journey to Mars - join FableVision and the Needham Free Public Library to make your story come to life with Animation-ish. FableVision Learning’s Animation-ish is a web-based leveled animation program where creators Ages 5 and up can make their mark move.…Learn More18
Tuesday, August 189:00—9:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 189:15—9:30 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 189:30—9:45 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 189:45—10:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 1810:00—10:15 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is meeting virtually with young readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one Zoom session with Tucker. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 1812:00—12:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ravenous Readers Bookclub for Grades 4 to 6
Every Tuesday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books! Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link.…Learn More19
Wednesday, August 193:00—3:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Club
On Wednesdays at 3pm, log on to visit virtually with librarians and friends while building with your Lego bricks at home! We will be connecting via Zoom for this virtual Lego Club meeting and show us and other participants what you've built! You provide the legos, we provide the space! Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 193:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 10 - 12)!
Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 194:30—5:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bookventures Book Club for grades 3-5
In this month's book ventures, we will be discussing books with mythological creatures - dragons, elves, fairies and more!
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Thursday, August 2010:30—11:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Playdate
A program for children ages 3-5 with songs, fingerplays and simple games done visually over Zoom. Have fun with Librarian Paula and learn at the same time!*Using fingerplays, songs and rhymes helps children learn language by increasing vocabulary, learning the sounds of words and hearing the rhythm of language.…Learn More
Thursday, August 203:00—5:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Paint Afternoon for Tweens and Teens (Ages 10 - 16)
Tweens and Teens ages 10 - 16 are welcome to Register and join for this paint afternoon to remember! Paint a fantastical masterpiece of your own from the comfort of your own home! This Zoom virtual program is part of our "Imagine Your Story" Summer Reading program! Registration is Required, and all participants must be able to attend the full length (2 Hours) of the program. Participants must also have Zoom and an internet connection to attend. Registered participants will be given a Curbside Pickup Canvas Kit (with Canvas, paints, and paintbrushes) before the event.21
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Monday, August 24All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take Craft Pick-up: Frames!
Bored? Do you want some fun crafts to do? Look no further! Come pick up a take-and-make craft bag from the library! This time join in making frames; just register online to reserve your slot (and let us know how many you need). Items will be picked up the same as curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup.…Learn MoreMonday, August 244:30—5:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
FableVision Animation-ish Workshop
Maybe it's a turtle on a cross country adventure or a young girl on an out-of this world journey to Mars - join FableVision and the Needham Free Public Library to make your story come to life with Animation-ish. FableVision Learning’s Animation-ish is a web-based leveled animation program where creators Ages 5 and up can make their mark move.…Learn More25
Monday, August 24All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take Craft Pick-up: Frames!
Bored? Do you want some fun crafts to do? Look no further! Come pick up a take-and-make craft bag from the library! This time join in making frames; just register online to reserve your slot (and let us know how many you need). Items will be picked up the same as curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup.…Learn More26
Monday, August 24All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take Craft Pick-up: Frames!
Bored? Do you want some fun crafts to do? Look no further! Come pick up a take-and-make craft bag from the library! This time join in making frames; just register online to reserve your slot (and let us know how many you need). Items will be picked up the same as curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 263:00—3:45 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Club
On Wednesdays at 3pm, log on to visit virtually with librarians and friends while building with your Lego bricks at home! We will be connecting via Zoom for this virtual Lego Club meeting and show us and other participants what you've built! You provide the legos, we provide the space! Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 263:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 10 - 12)!
Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn More27
Monday, August 24All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take Craft Pick-up: Frames!
Bored? Do you want some fun crafts to do? Look no further! Come pick up a take-and-make craft bag from the library! This time join in making frames; just register online to reserve your slot (and let us know how many you need). Items will be picked up the same as curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup.…Learn MoreThursday, August 2710:30—11:00 AMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Playdate
A program for children ages 3-5 with songs, fingerplays and simple games done visually over Zoom. Have fun with Librarian Paula and learn at the same time!*Using fingerplays, songs and rhymes helps children learn language by increasing vocabulary, learning the sounds of words and hearing the rhythm of language.…Learn More
Thursday, August 273:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 13 - 18)!
Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that. .. bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding.…Learn More28
Monday, August 24All DayOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take Craft Pick-up: Frames!
Bored? Do you want some fun crafts to do? Look no further! Come pick up a take-and-make craft bag from the library! This time join in making frames; just register online to reserve your slot (and let us know how many you need). Items will be picked up the same as curbside with the registrant's name on the form for pickup.…Learn More29
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Monday, August 314:30—5:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
FableVision Animation-ish Workshop
Maybe it's a turtle on a cross country adventure or a young girl on an out-of this world journey to Mars - join FableVision and the Needham Free Public Library to make your story come to life with Animation-ish. FableVision Learning’s Animation-ish is a web-based leveled animation program where creators Ages 5 and up can make their mark move.…Learn More