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Thursday, September 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, September 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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Thursday, September 810:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make Music with Stacey Peasley
Popular preschool musician Stacey Peasley is back, live at the Library! Sing and dance along with Stacey. For ages 2 to 5 Thursday, September 83:00—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, September 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Program: Climate Change: What it Means for New England with Quentin Prideaux
Virtual Program—Climate Change: What it Means for New England with Quentin PrideauxTHURSDAY, September 8th 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 More9
Friday, September 910:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Dance Me a Story
Join Ms. Goldie from the Joanne Langione Dance Center for an enchanting tale and musical movements. Best for ages 2-5 but all are welcome!10
Saturday, September 1010:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
UFund Start UReading with Elmo
Elmo visits the Library with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) UFund Start U Reading program. After a couple of fun stories, Elmo will appear to act out books and dance with the children bringing literature to life! At the event families will also learn about MEFA, a non-profit organization that provides guidance and products to help families prepare for college.…Learn More11
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Monday, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreMonday, September 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, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 1310:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Toddler Storytime with Pine Village Preschool
Bilingual Spanish English storytime with teachers from Pine Village Preschool for children ages 2 and up.Tuesday, September 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 - We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper
We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence by Becky Cooper"1969: the height of counterculture and the year universities would seek to curb the unruly spectacle of student protest; the winter that Harvard University would begin the tumultuous process of merging with Radcliffe, its all-female sister school; and the year that Jane Britton, an ambitious twenty-three-year-old graduate student in Harvard's Anthropology Department and daughter of Radcliffe Vice President J.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 134:00—4:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Flamenco for Every/body
Learn the dance & story of the art of flamenco with Eve from Always be Dancing. For ages 5 and up. Flamenco embraces ALL: abilities, body types, ages! It captivates the attention and challenges the body, mind and emotional intelligence to connect.…Learn More
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Monday, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 144:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Craft with Courtney - Paper Plate Apple Lacing
Create a paper plate apple lacers with Librarian Courtney. All supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.15
Monday, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreThursday, September 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, September 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, September 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Comic Book Book Club Meeting!
Welcome back after our Summer on Hiatus! Your third Thursdays are about to get 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 10 issues of "Hellboy In Hell" by Mike Mignola as a group! These 10 issuse can be found in Volume 01: The Descent and Volume 02: The Death Card, or in an all-in-one library edition of the Hellboy in Hell collection.…Learn More16
Monday, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreFriday, September 1610:30—11:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Fine Motor Fun Morning - Registration Required
Enjoy activities that support strengthening the small muscles in children’s hands, getting them ready for writing, buttoning and many more important life skills! All activities inspired by the Tools for Tiny Hands curriculum. REGISTRATION REQUIRED through Family Access at https://forms.…Learn MoreFriday, September 163:30—5:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Turning Red
Meilin is a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming , is never far from her daughter - an unfortunate reality for the teenager.…Learn More17
Monday, September 12All DayInside, UpstairsNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Perler Beads (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 the ages of 10 and 18? Like to be creative? Interested in fusing things together just by heating them up? See how plastic melds together to form one solid thing by heating it for a few seconds! Register for this easy perler bead kit! Registration is limited to the first 20 people at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 1710:00—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, September 1710:20—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, September 1710:40—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, September 1711:00—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.18
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Monday, September 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, September 197:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Bookworm's Evening Book Club: The Lincoln Highway
CANCELLED- Join the Bookworm's Evening Book Club for our first meeting of the new year! Hosted by librarian, Sarah! In September we will be discussing the book, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles! Monday, September 197:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Program: The Family Roe: An American Story with Joshua Prager
Virtual Program—The Family Roe: An American Story with Joshua PragerMONDAY, September 19th from 7:00—8:00 PM
Hosted Online by the Morrill Memorial 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 More20
Tuesday, September 203:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 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, September 203:30—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Family Info Fair with Hugh Hanley
Come learn about services for families in Needham. Representatives from Family ACCESS, Headstart, WIC, Needham Youth and Family Services, Needham Community Council and the Library will be available to answer questions and provide information. There will be giveaways such as free books and small toys, plus entertainment from one of Needham's favorite performers - Hugh Hanley!Drop in event, no registration required.Tuesday, September 207:30—8:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bob Begin—The Two Battles of Bunker Hill
Bob Begin—The Two Battles of Bunker HillTuesday, September 20th at 7:30 PMIn June of 1775, in the Charlestown section of Boston, members of America's colonial militiamen would face units of His Majesty's British Army in a hotly contested battle. This would be a pivotal test of these Minutemen's ability to hold firm against seasoned and Professional British soldiers.…Learn More21
Wednesday, September 212:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Tween and Teen Craft and Chat (k-8th) Half-Day Program (Ages 10 - 18) - Joy of Coloring!
Tweens AND Teens ages 10 - 18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space in the Library's Community Room for a bit of Half-Day (k-8th) craft fun! This Crafternoon is going to be filled with coloring fun! Not in to crafting? Just come and have fun in a respectful way.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 213:30—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Crazy 8s Club grades K to 2
Crazy 8s Math Club offers unique, high energy math activities to have fun while learning! Participants register for 8 sessions, running from Sept 21 to Nov 16 (no session Nov 9). Separate groups for children in Kindergarten through second grade, starting at 3:30 pm, and third grade through fifth, starting at 4:15 pm.Wednesday, September 214:15—4:45 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Crazy 8s Club grades 3 to 5
Crazy 8s Math Club offers unique, high energy math activities to have fun while learning! Participants register for 8 sessions, running from Sept 21 to Nov 16 (no session Nov 9). Separate groups for children in Kindergarten through second grade, starting at 3:30 pm, and third grade through fifth, starting at 4:15 pm.22
Thursday, September 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, September 221:00—2:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Program: Author David Kruh on "Building Route 128: The Road We Love to Hate"
Virtual Program—The Family Roe: An American Story with Joshua PragerTHURSDAY, September 22nd from 1:00—2:00 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 MoreThursday, September 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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Tuesday, September 273:30—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, September 273:50—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, September 274:10—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, September 274:30—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.28
Wednesday, September 283:30—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Crazy 8s Club grades K to 2
Crazy 8s Math Club offers unique, high energy math activities to have fun while learning! Participants register for 8 sessions, running from Sept 21 to Nov 16 (no session Nov 9). Separate groups for children in Kindergarten through second grade, starting at 3:30 pm, and third grade through fifth, starting at 4:15 pm.Wednesday, September 283:30—4:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual Middle Grade 6 - 8th Grade Book Club Meeting!
Hey Folks! Looking to make friends in the new school year? Looking to connect with fellow bibliophiles (that's book collector and book lovers, for those in the know)? WELL, your fourth Wednesday afternoon just got a bit more interesting! Why not join us Virtually as we meet for the first time via Zoom to get acquainted with each other and talk about all things middle grade books! We'll see if we can compile a list of books to read over the coming months and plan out future meeting and meeting dates.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 284:15—4:45 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Crazy 8s Club grades 3 to 5
Crazy 8s Math Club offers unique, high energy math activities to have fun while learning! Participants register for 8 sessions, running from Sept 21 to Nov 16 (no session Nov 9). Separate groups for children in Kindergarten through second grade, starting at 3:30 pm, and third grade through fifth, starting at 4:15 pm.29
Thursday, September 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.30
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale