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Wednesday, December 110:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
ABC Spanish in Motion
An event for children ages 2 to 5 with movement, music, and culture fully in Spanish to connect worlds and minds. For children with little or no Spanish.Wednesday, December 13:30—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 More
Wednesday, December 17:30—8:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELLED Spoiler Alert Book Club: This Time Next Year
UPDATED 11/24/21: CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. NEW! Join us for the second meeting of the Spoiler Alert Book Club on Wednesday, December 1st 7:30-8:30 PM on Zoom! Each year we will focus on reading books in a different genre. This year we will be reading Romance books! In December we will be discussing This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens (2020, 368 pages).…Learn More2
Thursday, December 210:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver. Size is limited to 30 children.Thursday, December 23:00—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
In-Person Craft and Chat for Tweens and Teens!
Tweens and Teens ages 10 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin for an In-Person Craft and Chat program full of craft fun in the Library's Community Room! 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 More3
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Monday, December 63:30—4:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Coding Workshop
Practice an Hour of Code during Computer Science Week 2021 with this simple coding workshop for children in grades 1 to 3. 7
Tuesday, December 73:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 73:30—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - CS First Unplugged- Secret Messages, Encryption and Ciphers
SC First Unplugged is a free computer science curriculum from Google that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. Learn a bit about the history of secret messages, encryption and ciphers and use a shift cipher to do some decoding of your own! For grades 3 and up.8
Wednesday, December 82:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Gaming and Chill Zone for Tweens, Teens, and up!
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Come join for an IN-PERSON gaming program of gaming fun! Board games, card games, X-Box One games . .. we got games. Feel free to bring your own too!Not into gaming? Join us in the Community Room just to hang out with friends in a different settingRegistration not required, though helpful to contact potential attendees about possible changes to programs.9
Thursday, December 910:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver. Size is limited to 30 children.Thursday, December 94:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bake for Good Bread Demonstration
Join us in the Community Room to watch a baking demonstration from King Arthur Baking's test kitchen in Vermont. Bake for Good is King Arthur Baking Company’s free outreach program for students in grades 4 through 12. We have three goals: learn, bake, and share.…Learn More10
Friday, December 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
IN-PERSON MEET AND GREET WITH LIBRARY DIRECTOR KIM HEWITT!
The Needham Free Public Library invites you to the first of two Director’s Meet and Greets to introduce you to our new Library Director, Kim Hewitt!
This event will take place on Friday, December 10th, 2021, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, in the Library Community Room.…Learn More11
Saturday, December 1110:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1110:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:20 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1110:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:40 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1111:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
11:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn More12
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Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreMonday, December 1310:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Preschool Palooza
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement!…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More14
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 1410:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Dance Me a Story
Join princess Lisa from the Joanne Langione Dance Center for an enchanting tale and musical movements. Best for ages 1-5 but all are welcome!Tuesday, December 141:00—2:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
NFPL Afternoon Book Club - The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school. Sex-hungry and book-hungry, they navigated the girl drought of gawky adolescence together, trading in affectations, in-jokes, rumour and wit. Maybe Adrian was a little more serious than the others, certainly more intelligent, but they swore to stay friends forever.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 143:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
3:30 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 143:50—4:10 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
3:50 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 144:10—4:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
4:10 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 144:30—4:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
4:30 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn More15
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 153:30—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 More16
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1610:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Hugh Hanley Circle of Songs
Hugh Hanley has been singing with young children for many years in his work as an early childhood educator, music specialist, and entertainer. His work has helped him gain an understanding of young children as developing music makers. He draws from a wide repertoire of songs, fingerplays, and music activities that are highly engaging.Monday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreThursday, December 163:30—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Afterschool Craft Bird Feeders
Join us to create a simple bird feeder for your feathered friends between 3:30 pm and 4:45 pm. All supplies provided!Thursday, December 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Comic Book Book Club Meeting!
Missed out on our In-Person meetings? WELL, your third Thursdays just got a little more interesting! Why not join us Virtually as the Comic Book Book Club is back! Get together with like-minded Comic Book and Graphic Novel lovers to discuss some interesting reads!Join us as we discuss a throwback to childhood with Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons ; a Calvin and Hobbes collection by Bill Watterson as a group!Summary: "With the help of his faithful stuffed tiger companion and his alter egos--Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man,and Tracer Bullet--Calvin continues to navigate the tricky waters of youth.…Learn More17
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreFriday, December 173:30—5:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Children's Movie - Frozen II
Come watch Frozen II (PG, 2019) with us in the Community Room. Registration and masks required.18
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1810:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1810:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:20 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1810:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:40 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1811:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
11:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More19
Monday, December 139:00 AM—9:00 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit- Paint By Numbers
Get creative with a paint by numbers kit from the Needham Library! Exclusively for adults ages 18+, this craft kit is guaranteed for hours of fun! Just match up the number to the paint and paint inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece! Included in your kit:Paint by Numbers canvas in one of 8 designs (flowers or a beach scene- design will be chosen at random)PaintBrushesParticipants can keep all supplies.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More20
Monday, December 2010:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga
Winter Solstice Celebration! Story, Yoga and a Take Home Craft - a Sun-Star necklace to color. Joanie Woodward is the author and illustrator of the children’s book “Seven Little Monkeys”. Her program joyfully weaves laughter, yoga, mindfulness, deep belly breathing, art, and reading.…Learn MoreMonday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreMonday, December 207:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
OnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bookworm's Evening Book Club- The Rent Collector
**UPDATE 11/19/21: December's meeting will be HYBRID! So you can attend either in-person in the Library Community Room or virtually via Zoom! All participants (virtual and in-person) should be able to see, hear, and interact with each other!**Join the Bookworm's Evening Book Club this December! Hosted by Reference Supervisor Sarah! Adults and older teens (16+) are welcome! New members are always welcome!In December we are discussing, The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright (2013, 271 pages).…Learn More21
Monday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 213:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 3:30 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Tucker, our popular hypoallergic reading dog is listening to young readers on Tuesdays. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 213:30—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
In-Person Craft and Chat for Tweens and Teens!
Tweens and Teens ages 10 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin for an hour of In-Person Craft and Chat crafty fun in the Library's Community Room! 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 More22
Monday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 223:30—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 More23
Thursday, December 2310:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver. Size is limited to 30 children.Monday, December 131:00—5:30 PMInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sticker-By-Number for Ages 10 - 18!
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you between 10 and 18? Looking for something fun and creative to do? Want to show off your artistic talents? Register for this fun Sticker-By-Number Craft Kit! Just match up the number to the provided stickers and place it inside the lines to create a beautiful masterpiece!Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More24
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Monday, December 2710:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Preschool Palooza
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! …Learn More28
Tuesday, December 2810:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 2810:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:20 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 2810:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:40 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 2811:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
11:00 am Read to Sophie
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading.
Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 286:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELLED - Interactive Movie Night - Elf (For Ages 12 - 18!)
UPDATED 12/21/21: CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. Have you ever felt the urge to yell at a movie screen and say things to the actors? Well, that's exactly what is encouraged at this program! It's an interactive movie at the Library! Join us for a fun showing of the holiday film, Elf, with Will Farrell and Zooey Deschanel.…Learn More29
Wednesday, December 292:30—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Circus Dynamics
Circus Dynamics offers a fast-paced, audience interactive, and highly technically skilled circus variety show. Full of laughs and incredible tricks, this top-quality performance is non-stop energy and excitement. Audience members may be surprised when they get called up on stage and become part of the show!For grades 1 to 5.
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Thursday, December 3010:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver. Size is limited to 30 children.31