June 2022

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Wednesday, June 19:30—9:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 110:00—10:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 110:30—10:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 111:00—11:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 12:00—3:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
OutsideNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tween and Teen Crafternoon Program (Ages 10 - 18)! - VIRTUAL

Tween and Teen Craft and Chat - June 2022Happy June!  Let's get crafty with some colorful summery feels! Tweens and Teens ages 10 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space In-Person OUTDOORS for an hour of chalk-drawing fun after school on the half-day at our Rosemary Street entrance!  On the other hand, if the weather looks like it's not going to be so happy, we'll transition to an online Zoom Craft and Chat for the hour from 2 - 3 pm with any kind of craft materials you want to bring yourself.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 17:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Virtual—LGBTQ+ Author Panel with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia Waite

Virtual—LGBTQ+ Author Panel with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia WaiteVirtual—LGBTQ+ Author Panel with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia WaiteWEDNESDAY, June 1st from 7:00—8:00 PM Hosted Online by the Ashland Public Library**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM** Please click on this link to receive the Zoom link for the event:  https://us06web.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 23:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Lego Time

Lego TimeDrop-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.
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Saturday, June 410:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 410:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 410:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 411:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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.
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Monday, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! 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, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 73:40—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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, June 74:00—4:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! 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, June 83:30—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Gaming and Chill Zone for Tweens, Teens, and up!

June 2022 - Gaming and Chill Zone!Come join for an IN-PERSON gaming program of gaming 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 settingRegistration recommended as it is helpful to contact potential attendees about possible changes to programs.
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Monday, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Thursday, June 910:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Make Music with Stacey Peasley *Registration Required*

Make Music with Stacey Peasley  *Registration Required*Popular preschool musician Stacey Peasley is back, live at the Library! Sing and dance along with Stacey.   For ages 2 to 5 
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Monday, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Friday, June 103:15—5:10 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Children's Movie: Mitchells vs the Machines

Children's Movie:  Mitchells vs the MachinesCome to the Community Room to watch the 2021 animated movie Mitchells vs the Machines.   Rated PG, 115 minutes.   
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Monday, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Saturday, June 112:30—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Artist Reception - Stacey S. Hamilton

Artist Reception - Stacey S.  Hamilton Artist Reception for Stacey S. HamiltonBoston portrait photographer, Stacey S. Hamilton, who is exhibiting her series of portraits “DAT MLNN THO: A Representation of Black Women of Massachusetts” at the Needham Free Public Library from June 1-30, will host a public reception, to be held in the Library Community Room on June 11, from 2:30-4:00 pm.…Learn More
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Monday, June 6All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : Boredom Buster Bags!

Take and Make - Boredom Buster Bags - Ages 10 - 18The 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?  Looking for things to do?  ANYTHING to do?  Like to be creative? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) Boredom Buster Bag with all sorts of fun things that you get to create yourself! Registration is limited to the first 30 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Sunday, June 122:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

City Planner Jeff Speck, “The Future of the Suburbs”

City Planner Jeff Speck, “The Future of the Suburbs”City Planner Jeff Speck, “The Future of the Suburbs”Join us Sunday, June 12, at 2:00 PM,  as city planner and urban designer Jeff Speck leads a timely discussion of planning for the suburbs of the future. Suburbs laid out in the late twentieth century, including much of Needham, often prioritize automotive convenience over almost all other considerations, leading to congestion and economic inefficiency.…Learn More
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Monday, June 1310:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga - registration required

Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga  - registration requiredJoanie 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 More

Monday, June 137:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

2022 Adult Summer Movie Festival: Mamma Mia! The Movie (2008)—PG-13, 1 hour, 49 minutes

2022 Adult Summer Movie Festival: Mamma Mia! The Movie (2008)—PG-13, 1 hour, 49 minutesMamma Mia! The Movie (2008)—PG-13, 1 hour, 49 minutes Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is. Join the music, laughter and fun of the irresistibly charming Mamma Mia! The Movie.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 141:00—2:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

NFPL Afternoon Book Club - Dracula by Bram Stoker

NFPL Afternoon Book Club - Dracula by Bram StokerDracula is a novel by Bram Stoker, published in 1897. As an epistolary novel, the narrative is related through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles. It has no single protagonist, but opens with solicitor Jonathan Harker taking a business trip to stay at the castle of a Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 159:30—9:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 1510:00—10:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 1510:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

ABC Spanish in Motion

ABC Spanish in MotionAn 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, June 1510:30—10:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 1511:00—11:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.
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Thursday, June 1610:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

CANCELED - Hugh Hanley Circle of Friends - Canceled

Hugh Hanley Circle of Friends  - CanceledHugh 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 More

Thursday, June 163:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Lego Time

Lego TimeDrop-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, June 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Virtual Comic Book Book Club Meeting!

Nimona - Comic Book Book Club Pick - June 2022Missed out on our In-Person meetings?  WELL, your third Thursdays just got a little more interesting!  Why not join us Virtually for a Comic Book Book Club Meeting!  Get together with like-minded Comic Book and Graphic Novel lovers to discuss some interesting reads!   * This will be the last meeting of the year before we break for the Summer until September.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 1810:00—10:40 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Family Flashlight Storytime

Family Flashlight StorytimeJoin us for a morning of stories tied to this year's summer reading program theme, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path".   Children ages 3 and up are encouraged to bring a flashlight and join us for 40 minutes of campfire stories and songs.   
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Sunday, June 19Library Closed

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Monday, June 20Library Closed

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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!

Tuesday, June 213:00—3:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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, June 213:20—3:40 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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, June 213:40—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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, June 214:00—4:20 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Tucker

Read to TuckerTucker, 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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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!

Wednesday, June 223:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tween Craft and Chat Hour Virtual Program (Ages 10 - 12)!

Tween and Teen Craft and Chat - June 2022Welcome Summer!!  Let's get crafty! Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of crafting 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, June 224:00—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Camp Craft with Courtney

Camp Craft with CourtneyCreate a paper bag kite.   Drop-in at 4 pm or 4:30 pm for this craft with Librarian Courtney.    All supplies provided.   For ages 5 and up.

Wednesday, June 224:30—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Camp Craft with Courtney

Camp Craft with CourtneyCreate a paper bag kite.   Drop-in at 4 pm or 4:30 pm for this craft with Librarian Courtney.    All supplies provided.   For ages 5 and up.
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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!

Thursday, June 2310:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Terrific Toddlers

Terrific ToddlersStorytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.    Registration requested.

Thursday, June 233:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Lego Time

Lego TimeDrop-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.
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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!

Friday, June 2410:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Dance Me a Story *Registration Required*

Dance Me a Story  *Registration Required*Join Ms. Goldie from the Joanne Langione Dance Center for an enchanting tale and musical movements.    Best for ages 1-5 but all are welcome!

Friday, June 2411:00 AM—1:10 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Children's Movie: Camp Rock

camp rock coverVacation morning movie:  Camp Rock.   96 minutes, Disney, TVG (TV General Audience), 2008 release.
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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!

Saturday, June 2510:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 2510:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 2510:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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, June 2511:00—11:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Read to Sophie

Read to SophieSophie, 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.
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Tuesday, June 219:00 AM—5:00 PMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Adult Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Patriotic Clothespin WreathSign-up now for a Take & Make Craft Kit to make a Patriotic Clothespin Wreath! This fun and easy project makes the perfect door hanger for the 4th of July!
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Monday, June 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : DIY Wind Sock Kit!

Take and Make Kits - DIY Wind Socks - June 2022The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another summer craft for tweens and teens (AND ADULTS!)!  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 110?  Looking for things to do?  Make something to brighten up a porch or window!  Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and fanciful DIY Wind Sock Kit with all sorts of ribbons to get in the holiday spirit! Registration is limited to the first 40 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Monday, June 2710:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Preschool Palooza

Preschool Palooza Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For children ages 3 through 6.

Monday, June 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

CANCELED - Bookworm's Evening Book Club

Join the Bookworm's Evening Book Club this June to discuss what we'd like to read next year! New members always welcome (ages 16+)!No book to read for this month, just come prepared with 5 book suggestions of book's you'd like to read in the upcoming Sept.…Learn More
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Monday, June 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : DIY Wind Sock Kit!

Take and Make Kits - DIY Wind Socks - June 2022The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another summer craft for tweens and teens (AND ADULTS!)!  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 110?  Looking for things to do?  Make something to brighten up a porch or window!  Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and fanciful DIY Wind Sock Kit with all sorts of ribbons to get in the holiday spirit! Registration is limited to the first 40 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 284:00—4:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Animal World Experiences - Woodland Creatures

Animal World Experiences - Woodland CreaturesMatt Gabriel of Animal World Experience will present a live animal show in the Community Room for families with children ages 4 and up. Matt will show different animals common in the New England woodlands and provide information about each one. Children will have an opportunity to see each animal up close.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 287:00—9:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

2022 Adult Summer Movie Festival: West Side Story (2021)—PG-13, 2 hours, 36 minutes

2022 Adult Summer Movie Festival: West Side Story (2021)—PG-13, 2 hours, 36 minutesWest Side Story (2021)—PG-13, 2 hours, 36 minutes Manhattan, Upper West Side, 1957. Against the backdrop of the decaying tenements in the San Juan Hill neighbourhood and the constant threat of the wrecking ball, two warring gangs—tough Riff’s Jets and swaggering Bernardo’s Puerto Rican Sharks—fight for supremacy.…Learn More
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Monday, June 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : DIY Wind Sock Kit!

Take and Make Kits - DIY Wind Socks - June 2022The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another summer craft for tweens and teens (AND ADULTS!)!  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 110?  Looking for things to do?  Make something to brighten up a porch or window!  Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and fanciful DIY Wind Sock Kit with all sorts of ribbons to get in the holiday spirit! Registration is limited to the first 40 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 299:30—9:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 2910:00—10:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 2910:30—10:50 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 2911:00—11:20 AMInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Tech Help Office Hours

Tech Help Office HoursIndividual assistance for the Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or Minuteman apps, or basic advice for your device.

Wednesday, June 294:00—5:00 PMOutsideNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Mass Audubon Walk at Rosemary Pond Trail

Mass Audubon Walk at Rosemary Pond TrailThe Mass Audubon Society will present a “Nature in Your Neighborhood” nature walk along the Rosemary Pond Trail for children ages 5 and up as part of the Needham Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path. ” In this guided nature stroll children will practice birding techniques and enjoy the outdoors.…Learn More
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Monday, June 27All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Take and Make Craft Pick-Up for Tweens and Teens : DIY Wind Sock Kit!

Take and Make Kits - DIY Wind Socks - June 2022The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another summer craft for tweens and teens (AND ADULTS!)!  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 110?  Looking for things to do?  Make something to brighten up a porch or window!  Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and fanciful DIY Wind Sock Kit with all sorts of ribbons to get in the holiday spirit! Registration is limited to the first 40 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn More

Thursday, June 3010:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Terrific Toddlers

Terrific Toddlers Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.    Registration requested.

Thursday, June 303:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Lego Time

Lego TimeDrop-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, June 307:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Virtual—Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community

Virtual—Local Author Panel: Writing for the  LGBTQ+ CommunityVirtual—Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ CommunityTHURSDAY, June 30th from 7:00—8:00 PM Hosted Online by the Ashland Public Library**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM** Please click on this link to receive the Zoom link for the event:  https://us06web.…Learn More