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Sunday, December 12:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CodeWiz Workshop
Free Coding Workshop with CodeWiz Needham for kids ages 7+ …Learn More2
Monday, December 210:00—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 27:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles
Virtual - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them.…Learn MoreMonday, December 27:30—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham SEPAC Monthly Meeting
Needham SEPAC Monthly MeetingFirst Monday of each month through June 2025.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 310:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Budding Bookworms
A storytime just for infants from newborn to not-yet walking and their caregivers. Rhymes, stories, fingerplays, and bounces in the storytime room. Size is limited, registration required. Tuesday, December 33:30—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 33:50—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 34:10—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 36:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Art Association
Needham Art Association Meeting, usually with a program.
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Wednesday, December 410:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers Storytime
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.
Wednesday, December 412:30—1:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Cup and Chaucer, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group
Cup and Chaucer, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group for Adults and TeensFor our December 4th meeting we welcome special guest, Anne Nydam:Needham's own inaugural Poet Laureate!Cup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September through June at 12:30pm (with exceptions in September 2024 and January 2025).…Learn MoreWednesday, December 43:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen and Adult Craft and Chat Program (Ages 12 +) - Found and Blackout Poetry
Teens and Adults ages 12 and up are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space in the Library's Community Room for a bit of extra special craft fun! We'll be joined by Needham's own Poet Laureate, Anne Nydam! This Craft and Chat program is going to be filled with some poetry crafts! Not in to crafting? Just come and have fun in a respectful way and learn a little bit about poetry while you're at it.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 47:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Relay for Life - Event Leadership Team Planning Meeting
Sponsor: The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Charles River
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Thursday, December 510:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Sensory Storytime
Designed for children on the autism spectrum and their peers. Presented by Bierman Autism Centers https://www. biermanautism. com/location/needham-ma/Size is Limited - Registration Required.Thursday, December 53:30—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.6
Friday, December 610:30—11:00 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Sing, Move, and a Story
Join Community Connections for in-person singing, movement and a shared story! Let's get your little one's fine motor, gross motor, language and early literacy skills growing. For children 0 - 5 with a parent/caregiver. Friday, October 4th from 10:30 - 11:00 am, at the Needham Library.…Learn MoreFriday, December 62:00—3:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Eisenhower & The Media with the Eisenhower Presidential Library
VIRTUAL: Eisenhower & The Media with the Eisenhower Presidential Library**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from the Tewksbury Public Library**When Dwight Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, he became the first president to hire a media consultant and with the guidance of his press secretary, James Hagerty, cultivated a relationship with the press that no prior president had ever done before.…Learn More7
Saturday, December 711:30 AM—12:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Bach 2 Rock Instrument Petting Zoo
Come visit the Bach to Rock instrument petting zoo where kids and adults of all ages can try out rock band instruments, ask B2R's talented staff musical question and learn about B2R!
Drop-in, no registration required. For ages 4 and up!Saturday, December 72:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
STEM for Society - Aerospace Engineering
Learn about aerospace engineering through building paper airplanes and paper rocket ships with STEM for Society, a Needham High School student-led club.Saturday, December 72:30—3:30 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Drop-In Doodle Club! (it's back!)
Hey there friends and happy December!Interested in Drawing? Doodle during class a lot? Sketching neat designs that no one ever seems to appreciate? Join fellow doodlers in a self-led doodle club once or twice a month on a Saturday afternoon* in the Young Adult Room (second floor - where all of the Young Adult Graphic Novels are/were)! late fall and winter and other different holiday themed coloring sheets will be provided at this months meetings!
Ages 9 - 18 are welcome to come join fellow coloring aficionados on the 2nd floor of the library for some coloring time.…Learn More8
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Monday, December 910:00—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 97:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - Q&A with Author Nicole Tersigni: "Cat People To Judge In Art And Life"
Virtual - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them.…Learn More10
Tuesday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Budding Bookworms
A storytime just for infants from newborn to not-yet walking and their caregivers. Rhymes, stories, fingerplays, and bounces in the storytime room. Size is limited, registration required. Tuesday, December 1011:30 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Dance Me a Story
The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings story and dance to Needham. Best for ages 2-5 but all are welcome!Tuesday, December 101:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
OnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
NFPL Afternoon Book Club - Recitatif by Toni Morrison
Recitatif by Toni MorrisonIn this 1983 short story—the only short story Morrison ever wrote—we meet Twyla and Roberta, who have known each other since they were eight years old and spent four months together as roommates in St. Bonaventure shelter.…Learn More11
Wednesday, December 119:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Traditional Quilters of Needham
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Wednesday, December 116:30—8:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Metro West Knitters Guild
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, December 117:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: A Path Forward For Sub-Saharan Africa
VIRTUAL: A Path Forward For Sub-Saharan Africa**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from the Tewksbury Public Library**Author Masachs Boungou will discuss his new book, Shared Prosperity: A Path Forward For Sub-Saharan Africa, in this Zoom webinar.…Learn More12
Thursday, December 1210:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Make Music with Stacey Peasley
Popular preschool musician Stacey Peasley is live at the Library! Sing and dance along with Stacey. For ages 2 and upThursday, December 123:30—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 127:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - Q&A with author Kristie Frederick Daugherty
Virtual - Q&A with author Kristie Frederick Daugherty: "Invisible Strings 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift"**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them.…Learn More13
Friday, December 1310:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Creative Dance with Needham Dance Theatre
Come twirl, gallop, jump and wiggle as we dance with spirited music and imaginative movement. Let’s get creative dancing with ribbons, scarves, hula-hoops and more!Designed for young movers and shakers, this lively class is fun and joyful.
Wear comfortable clothes, socks.…Learn More14
Saturday, December 1410:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sandy
Sandy is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Saturday, December 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Family Craft Morning
Crafts for all ages in the Craft/Snack room.
Saturday, December 1410:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sandy
Sandy is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Saturday, December 1410:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Sandy
Sandy is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.15
Sunday, December 152:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
STEM for Society - New Session!
Join the Needham High School Club STEM for Society. Topic to be announced!STEM for Society is a club run by Needham High School students that aims to dismantle accessibility barriers in STEM-based education across all demographics!
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Monday, December 1610:00—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. Start your week off with a mindful note on Monday mornings! 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 167:00—8:15 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
VIRTUAL: Revitalization and Reconstruction of the Taino Language
VIRTUAL: Revitalization and Reconstruction of the Taino Language**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from Newton Free Library**Join us on Zoom to learn about current efforts to revive the Taino language.…Learn MoreMonday, December 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual- Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair
Virtual - Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair discusses Looking Back at Favorites Romance Books in 2024 and What To Look Forward to in 2025**Please register here for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them.…Learn More17
Tuesday, December 179:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Garden Club
Meets monthly on the Third Wednesday, September-April, except in February and April - Fourth Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 1710:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Budding Bookworms
A storytime just for infants from newborn to not-yet walking and their caregivers. Rhymes, stories, fingerplays, and bounces in the storytime room. Size is limited, registration required. Tuesday, December 173:30—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 173:50—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.Tuesday, December 174:10—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. Please bring your own book to read or come a few minutes early to pick out one of our many many choices! For young readers in Kindergarten on up.18
Wednesday, December 1810:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Terrific Toddlers Storytime
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.
Wednesday, December 182:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Gaming and Chill Zone for Tweens, Teens, and up!
Looking for something fun to do on a half day? Grades 6 and Up are welcome to come our Young Adult Librarian, Erin for an IN-PERSON gaming program for all kinds of fun! Board games, card games, a mini foosball table, X-Box One games . .. we got games (and hula hoops).…Learn MoreWednesday, December 183:00—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Afterschool Crafts
Afterschool Holiday craft in the Craft/Snack Room while supplies last.
Wednesday, December 187:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Housing Coalition
Needham Housing Coalition - Not a library sponsored event
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Thursday, December 1910:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Hugh Hanley Circle of Friends
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 1912:00—1:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham SEPAC Meeting
Needham SEPAC MeetingThird Thursday of each month through May 2025, except in November 2024.…Learn More
Thursday, December 193:30—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.20
Friday, December 2010:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Music at the Blissful
Music at the Blissful Classes are specifically designed to help babies and toddlers work on their physical development, social development, language development and spatial awareness. A safe environment for babies and toddlers to learn and explore while keeping stress levels low.…Learn MoreFriday, December 203:00—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Wrapping Party - Bring presents, wrap them up!
Holidays got you stressed? Haven't found the time to wrap anything yet? Bring your unwrapped gifts to our Wrapping Party! We'll have plenty of wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows, and ribbons - bring your own or use our supplies - just come and have a good time and get creative - maybe even learn how to make your own bow or wrap something a little more unconventionally by making your own wrapping paper box!Any questions can be directed toward Erin the Young Adult Librarian at neeya @ minlib.…Learn More21
Saturday, December 2110:30—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Pint Size Yoga
Little ones will be guided in stretching and breathing through age appropriate poses along with dancing and games that incorporate yoga in each activity. Yoga mat squares provided. Best for ages 4-7. Child-only participation encouraged. Registration Required!This program is generously sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham.22
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Monday, December 2310:00—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 6.24
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed
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Friday, December 272:30—4:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friday Family Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG, 2024)
Come join us Friday, December 27nd at 2:30pm to watch the Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024), (runtime 90 minutes)!Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.…Learn More28
Saturday, December 282:30—3:30 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Drop-In Doodle Club! (it's back!)
Hey there friends and happy December!Interested in Drawing? Doodle during class a lot? Sketching neat designs that no one ever seems to appreciate? Join fellow doodlers in a self-led doodle club once or twice a month on a Saturday afternoon* in the Young Adult Room (second floor - where all of the Young Adult Graphic Novels are/were)! late fall and winter and other different holiday themed coloring sheets will be provided at this months meetings!
Ages 9 - 18 are welcome to come join fellow coloring aficionados on the 2nd floor of the library for some coloring time.…Learn More29
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Monday, December 3010:00—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 304:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Variety Act with Peter
Juggling, balancing feats, and jokes!Peter is a variety artist that specializes in juggling, magic, and physical comedy. Peter has toured with Big Apple Circus, Vegetable Circus and Clown Care LLC. His favorite tricks are balancing 12 boxes on his head, spinning tops that have popcorn in them, and bringing popped balloon animals back to life!In the Community Room for ages 5 and up.31
Tuesday, December 3110:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Budding Bookworms
A storytime just for infants from newborn to not-yet walking and their caregivers. Rhymes, stories, fingerplays, and bounces in the storytime room. Size is limited, registration required.