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Wednesday, September 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
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Thursday, September 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, September 23:30—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 the first official In-Person Craft and Chat hour 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 More
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Saturday, September 4Library Closed
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Sunday, September 5Library Closed
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Monday, September 6Library Closed
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Thursday, September 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, September 92:30—4:30 PMOutsideNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween / Teen Tie Dye, Part 2!
Hey friends! Looking to do something creative? Join us outdoors between 2:30 and 4:30 pm at the Needham Free Public Library for some Tie Dying fun! All materials to do the dying will be provided, along with a minimal amount of things to dye* - This Program is for tweens and teens aged 10 - 18 - we apologize to our younger and older library visitors, but you'll get your chance later to have some tie dye fun too - In case of rain, Young Adult Librarian Erin will contact registered participants to inform you of the change.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 1110:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:00 am Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 1110:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:20 am Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 1110:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
10:40 am Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 1111:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
11:00 am Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
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Monday, September 1310:00—10:45 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Preschool Palooza
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement in the community room!For ages 3 to 5. Because of COVID, Preschool Palooza will be limited to 15 children. Registration closes at 9 pm the day before the event. If you are interested in joining after registration has closed, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507.
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Tuesday, September 141:00—2:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
OnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
NFPL Afternoon Book Club - The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
In a city under siege, four people whose lives have been upended are ultimately reminded of what it is to be human. From his window, a musician sees twenty-two of his friends and neighbors waiting in a breadline. Then, in a flash, they are killed by a mortar attack.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 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 More
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Thursday, September 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 after a summer on break! Get together with like-minded Comic Book and Graphic Novel lovers to discuss some interesting reads!Join us as we discuss the first 2 volumes of Saga by Brian K.…Learn More
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Monday, September 2010:00—10:45 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Preschool Palooza - Registration Required
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For ages 3 to 5. Due to COVID, class size is limited and registration required.
Monday, September 204:00—4:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Ed Popielarczyk Magician! - Registration Required
Magic, fun, and laughter with professional magician Ed Popielarczyk. A show where the kids are the stars that make the magic happen!For ages 4 and up.
Monday, September 207:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bookworm's Evening Book Club- This Tender Land
Join the Bookworm’s Evening Book Club this Fall on Zoom for a new year! Hosted by Reference Supervisor Sarah! Adults and older teens (16+) are welcome! New members are always welcome!
For our first meeting of the new year we are discussing, This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.
Please note: Due to the ever changing nature of COVID, we may have to shift this meeting to Zoom. I will notify all registered participants 1 week prior to the event to let you know if the meeting will be in person or virtual. Please email Sarah at sbreen@minlib.net with any questions.
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Tuesday, September 213:40—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 3:40 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 214:00—4:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 4:00 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 214:20—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 4:20 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 214:40—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 4:40 pm Read to Tucker the Dog
Popular Needham Library Trained Therapy Reading Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 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 More
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Thursday, September 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.
Thursday, September 232:30—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Gaming and Chill Zone for Tweens, Teens, and up!
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.
Thursday, September 237:30—8:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bob Begin—World War II Convoys Of The North Atlantic
Bob Begin—World War II Convoys Of The North AtlanticThursday. , September 23rd at 7:30 PMA tale of the longest campaign in all of World War II, from its outbreak in September, 1939, until May 4, 1945 when Admiral Donitz broadcast an order for all U-boats to cease hostile operations and return to bases.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 253:00—3:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
3:00 pm Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 253:20—3:40 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
3:20 pm Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 253:40—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
3:40 pm Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
Saturday, September 254:00—4:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
4:00 pm Read to Sophie the Dog
Sophie Trained Therapy Reading Yankee Golden Retriever is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend together but please only register under 1 name. Our registration system will deny your request if you try to register more than 1 child.…Learn More
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Monday, September 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Friendship Bracelets and Keychains! - 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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? See what sorts of things you can create with a little string, some beads, and a few keychain loops! Register for this easy Take and Make kit!
Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More
Monday, September 2710:00 AM—12:00 PMOutsideNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
StoryWalk and Scavenger Hunt at Mills Field Playground
Join Family ACCESS Community Connections and the Needham Free Public Library for a day of adventure!Please join us on Monday, September 27th between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Mills Field Playground (96 Gould Street). Explore the wonderful StoryWalk, Daniel’s Good Day, prepared and posted by the Needham Free Public Library.…Learn More
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Monday, September 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Friendship Bracelets and Keychains! - 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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? See what sorts of things you can create with a little string, some beads, and a few keychain loops! Register for this easy Take and Make kit!
Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More
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Monday, September 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Friendship Bracelets and Keychains! - 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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? See what sorts of things you can create with a little string, some beads, and a few keychain loops! Register for this easy Take and Make kit!
Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 293:30—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, September 295:30—6:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Select Board Chambers - Needham Town HallNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Special Meeting - Needham Library Board of Trustees @ Select Board Chambers, Needham Town Hall
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 5:30 p. m. Location: Town Hall, Select Board ChambersYou are invited to a Zoom webinar/Hybrid (live in person) MeetingWhen: Sep 29, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Topic: Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library Board Meeting - Special Meeting - Wed.…Learn More
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Monday, September 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Friendship Bracelets and Keychains! - 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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? See what sorts of things you can create with a little string, some beads, and a few keychain loops! Register for this easy Take and Make kit!
Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More