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Thursday, December 110:00—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.
Registration requested.Thursday, December 13:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Time
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.2
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Saturday, December 310:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Chinese Storytime
Saturday Storytime in Chinese has returned!Organized by the International Chinese Reading Association (ICRA), a group of native Chinese speakers, this storytime is designed to promote children’s interests in reading and speaking Chinese and in learning about Chinese culture and traditions.…Learn More
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Monday, December 510:00—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! For children ages 3 through 6.Monday, December 57:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Author Wendy Ribeiro - Killing the Jackass
Author Wendy Ribeiro - Killing the JackassOn December 5, 2022, Wendy Ribeiro, Needham native, NHS class of '82, will be reading from her novel, Killing the Jackass. The novel is a fictional memoir based on her personal experiences living in Brazil.…Learn More6
Tuesday, December 610:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Toddler Storytime with Pine Village Preschool
Interactive stories and songs in Spanish and English. A bilingual storytime led by teachers from Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool for ages 2 and up.Tuesday, December 64:00—4:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
New England First Robotics - CANCELED
Apologies for the short notice, but NE First Robotics Demo has been canceled due to illness. NE First Robotics will provide a demonstration of their competition robot in the Community Room for children ages 5 and up for Hour of Code Week.…Learn More7
Wednesday, December 710:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tools for Tiny Hands
Join us for a workshop to build motor skills in young children. Children and their caretaker will work together to practice and develop fine motor skills. For ages 2 to 5. Wednesday, December 72:00—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 all kinds of fun! Board games, card games, a mini foosball table, X-Box One games . .. we got games (and hula hoops). 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 setting on this half day! ALSO! Fun Fact: 12/7 is National Letter Writing Day! So why not come write a letter with some of our stationary?!?Registration recommended as it is helpful to contact potential attendees about possible changes to programs.…Learn More8
Thursday, December 810:00—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.
Registration requested.Thursday, December 83:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Lego Time - Canceled this Thursday
No Drop-in Lego Time This Thursday. Come back next Thursday, December 15, and build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.Thursday, December 87:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Community Writing Contest Awards Ceremony!
Hey Friends!For those of you who participated in the K-12 Needham Community Writing Contest . .. the results are IN! Join us in the Needham Free Public Library's Community Room for a reception and rewards ceremony for the announcement of the winners on the evening of Thursday, December 8th!Awards will be given to the 5 Categories:PreK-Grade 2Grade 3 - Grade 5Grade 6 - Grade 8Grade 9 - Grade 12Poetry (All Grades)*Winners do not need to be present to win, they will be contacted after the event in the case they are absent*Looking for more information on the writing contest? Check out and submit pieces here: bit.…Learn More9
Friday, December 93:15—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lightyear
Lightyear in the Community Room. PG, Disney, 2022, 1 hour 45 minutes10
Saturday, December 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Family Activity Morning - Cinnamon Apple Decorations
Cinnamon Apple Decorations and Candy Cane Coding in the STEAM center. Drop in, no registration required. Supplies limited.Saturday, December 1010:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sophie
Sophie, our popular reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers aged 5 on up.Saturday, December 1010:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sophie
Sophie, our popular reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers aged 5 on up.Saturday, December 1010:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sophie
Sophie, our popular reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers aged 5 on up.Saturday, December 1011:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sophie
Sophie, our popular reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers aged 5 on up.11
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Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreMonday, December 1210:00—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! For children ages 3 through 6.13
Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 131:00—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 - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman CapoteBeginning with a chance glimpse in a shared apartment building, Truman Capote’s enchanting novella charts the friendship between an aspiring writer who has just moved to New York City and his neighbor Holly Golightly: girl about town, genteel gold-digger and free spirit.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 133:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker
Tucker, our popular hypoallergenic reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 133:50—4:10 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker
Tucker, our popular hypoallergenic reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 134:10—4:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker
Tucker, our popular hypoallergenic reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 134:30—4:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker
Tucker, our popular hypoallergenic reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers in Kindergarten on up.
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Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More15
Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1510:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Hugh Hanley Circle of Friends *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
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.…Learn MoreThursday, December 153:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Time
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.Thursday, December 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Comic Book Book Club Meeting!
Your third Thursdays are about to get a little more interesting! Why not join us Virtually! Get together with like-minded Comic Book and Graphic Novel lovers to discuss some interesting reads!Join us as we discuss the story of "Mooncop" by Tom Gauld as a group! Summary: "The lunar colony is slowly winding down, like a small town circumvented by a new super highway.…Learn More16
Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More17
Monday, December 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make and Take : Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin and Reference Supervisor, Sarah, have been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something out of. .. just in time for the holidays! Register for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 25 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More18
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Monday, December 1910:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga
Joanie Woodward's program joyfully weaves laughter, yoga, mindfulness, deep belly breathing, art, and reading. For children ages 2 and up. Her children’s book “Seven Little Monkeys” was awarded the National Parenting Publications Honors Award and the reason she is a sought after teacher and presenter at the nation's largest Kids Yoga Conference in Washington, D.…Learn MoreMonday, December 197:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bookworm's Evening Book Club- Quiet
Join the Bookworm's Evening Book Club to discuss the bestselling book- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain! Hosted by librarian, Sarah! New members always welcome (ages 16+)!
"At least one-third of the people we know are introverts.…Learn More20
Tuesday, December 2010:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Come Dance with Me!
Join Ms. Emily from Charles River Ballet Academy for a morning of creative dance, with stretching, ballet positions, and dance games as we bring a ballet story to life through dance. The December theme will be The Nutcracker. For boys and girls aged 2 to 5 with a caregiver.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 203:50—4:10 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Tucker
Tucker, our popular hypoallergenic reading dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. For young readers in Kindergarten on up.21
Wednesday, December 2110:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Make Music with Stacey Peasley
Popular preschool musician Stacey Peasley is live at the Library! Sing and dance along with Stacey. For ages 2 to 5 Wednesday, December 212:30—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Interactive Movie / Crafternoon Program! - Elf (For Ages 11 - 18!)
Have you ever felt the urge to yell at a movie screen and say things to the actors? Well, that's exactly wheat is encouraged at this program! It's an interactive movie at the Library! Join us for a fun afternoon movie showing of the holiday film, Elf, with Will Farrell and Zooey Deschanel.…Learn More22
Thursday, December 2210:00—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.
Registration requested.Thursday, December 223:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Time
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.23
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Saturday, December 241:00—1:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Inside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Inside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Library Closes at 1 pm
The Library will close early tomorrow at 1 pm.
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Sunday, December 25Library Closed
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Monday, December 26Library Closed
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Tuesday, December 273:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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In-Person Middle Grade 6 - 8th Grade Book Club Meeting - WITH MOVIE VIEWING!
Hey Folks! Are you a 6th, 7th or 8th Grader in the Needham area? Are you looking to do something over December Vacation? WELL, have we got something for you!Why not join us In-person this month as we meet to WATCH and then discuss the classic, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.…Learn More28
Wednesday, December 282:30—3:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents : Pinocchio
Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents Pinocchio
This all-original marionette production tells the adventures of a wooden marionette who magically comes to life and must learn right from wrong to become a real live human boy. Songs, humor and suspense.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 2910:00—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.
Registration requested.Thursday, December 293:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Lego Time
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.Thursday, December 296:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Young Adult Movie : Spider-Man: No Way Home
Join your friends for an evening of action and adventure as we watch the 2021 Marvel movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home in the Community Room over December Vacation!Some snacks and refreshments provided, but feel free to bring your own food!(Rating: PG-13; for sequences of action/violence, some language and brief suggestive comments.…Learn More30
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