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Thursday, February 13:00—4:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Looking to Volunteer? Join the VOLUNTEENS! (Ages 12-18)
2nd Official Meeting of an ALL NEW Library Volunteer Group for Teens - the VolunTeens - Volunteering opportunities for ages 12 - 18Need to get some Community Service Hours Completed before graduation? For National Honor Society? For a Scouting Project? For another reason? .…Learn More2
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Saturday, February 32:30—3:30 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Drop-In Doodle Club!
Hey there friends and happy February!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 twice a month on Saturday afternoons in the Young Adult Room (second floor - where all of the Young Adult Graphic Novels are)! Winter and different holiday themed coloring sheets will be provided this month!Ages 8 - 18 are welcome to come join fellow coloring aficionados on the 2nd floor of the library for some coloring time the 1st and 2nd to last Saturdays of this month.…Learn More4
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Monday, February 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual: Effective Grassroots Movements that Impact Voting Rights with Professor Rachael V. Cobb
VIRTUAL-Effective Grassroots Movements that Impact Voting Rights with Professor Rachael V. Cobb**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 Ashland Public Library**What does it take to take a Grassroots idea to a movement which can have significant impact on voting and elections? Join us for this virtual panel discussion to see how that happens and what you can do to be part of that movement!
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Wednesday, February 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual: Ethics for when Sci-Fi becomes reality: Gene Editing as Medicine
Virtual: Ethics for when Sci-Fi becomes reality: Gene Editing as Medicine**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 Cary Public Library**Movies of science fiction like Jurassic Park and GATTACA have explored the idea of gene editing for decades, and it was fiction.…Learn More8
Thursday, February 82:00—3:15 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual - A Conversation Between Two Noah Charneys: At the Intersection of Art and Ecology
Virtual - A Conversation Between Two Noah Charneys: At the Intersection of Art and Ecology**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 Ashland Public Library**When researching authors to invite to Ashland in 2023, we discovered that there are TWO Noah Charneys and they know each other! One is a world renowned Ecologist and Conservationist whose book, "Trees Tell a Story" was fascinating to us.…Learn More9
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Saturday, February 101:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Public Health to Host AED Walk-in Training and AED Scavenger Hunt
Needham Public Health to Host AED Walk-in Training and AED Scavenger HuntNeedham Public Health (NPH) is hosting a walk-in training for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on Saturday, February 10th from 1-3 pm in the Community Room of the Needham Public Library.…Learn More11
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Monday, February 127:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual - Black Girl Love: Indie Romance Writers Panel with Alexandria House, Katrina Jackson, and I
Virtual - Black Girl Love: Indie Romance Writers Panel with Alexandria House, Katrina Jackson, and Ines Johnson**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
Tuesday, February 133:30—4:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - Love the Numbers with RSM
Love The Numbers: Celebrate Valentine's Day and join RSM for heart-themed math activities, puzzles and prizes! Drop-in, no registration required. For grades K to 1214
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Thursday, February 157:00—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 2nd Annual 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, February 15th! This is a family affair, so feel free to bring anyone you wish!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 More16
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Saturday, February 172:30—3:30 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Drop-In Doodle Club!
Hey there friends and happy February!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 twice a month on Saturday afternoons in the Young Adult Room (second floor - where all of the Young Adult Graphic Novels are)! Winter and different holiday themed coloring sheets will be provided this month!Ages 8 - 18 are welcome to come join fellow coloring aficionados on the 2nd floor of the library for some coloring time the 1st and 2nd to last Saturdays of this month.…Learn More18
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Tuesday, February 204:00—5:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Interactive Movie Afternoon - Disney's Encanto! (Kits For Ages 10 - 18)
I hear there's this person we're not supposed to be talking about?? Let's watch the film and talk about him an other characters from Disney's Encanto! Join us for a fun Interactive Movie viewing of Disney's Encanto! Each person who registers (before February 13th) will receive a kit full of interactive bits that get to be used (or eaten) during the movie! Scripts will be provided to all in attendance.…Learn More21
Wednesday, February 211:00—2:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
VIRTUAL: AI-Powered Productivity: Unleashing Your Potential with Innovative AI Tools
VIRTUAL: AI-Powered Productivity: Unleashing Your Potential with Innovative AI Tools**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 Cary Public Library**In this presentation, we will delve into the exciting world of AI-powered productivity tools and their transformative impact.…Learn More22
Thursday, February 222:00—3:15 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual - Author and Craftsperson Peter Bellerby Discusses "The Globemakers: The Curious Story of an
Virtual - Author and Craftsperson Peter Bellerby Discusses "The Globemakers: The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft"**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 More23
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Saturday, February 2411:00 AM—12:00 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!
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Tuesday, February 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual - Celebrating the 30th Book Anniversary of "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" with Author Laurie R
Virtual - Celebrating the 30th Book Anniversary of "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" with Author Laurie R. King**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 More28
Wednesday, February 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual: Q&A with Author Katherine Howe Discussing " A True Account: Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Among
Virtual: Q&A with Author Katherine Howe Discussing " A True Account: Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself"**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 More29
Thursday, February 293:30—5:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
"Holiday" Movie: Leap Year (2010, PG)
Leap Years only come around once every 4 years. Amy Adams and her costar, Matthew Goode are up to something in this funny RomCom about a woman named Anna Brady who plans to travel to Dublin, Ireland to propose to her boyfriend Jeremy on February 29, leap day, because, according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it.…Learn MoreThursday, February 297:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Virtual - Authors Amina Akhtar and Sonali Dev In Conversation
Virtual - Authors Amina Akhtar and Sonali Dev In Conversation**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 Ashland Public Library**What do Amina Akhtar and Sonali Dev have in common? Well, for one, they are both fantastic authors in their genres of thriller and women's fiction.…Learn More