February 2025

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Saturday, February 111:00—11:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Chinese Storytime

Chinese Storytime A storytime in Chinese to promote reading, speaking and learning about Chinese culture. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Please note later start time!
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Sunday, February 23:30—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Winter Workshop - Crafts & Coding

Snowflake Crafts and Scratch CodingCode simple winter animations on Scratch Junior - Create paper snowflakes - Learn about the science of snowflakesFor ages 5 to 8. Run by the Spark Society, a female-led team of Needham High School students aiming to spark curiosity in kids to explore the wonders of learning.…Learn More
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Monday, February 37:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual - Author Eliot Stein Discusses "Custodians of Wonder"

Custodian of Wonder Virtual - Author Eliot Stein Discusses "Custodians of Wonder"**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 Ashland Public Library**We love the concept of Eliot Stein's most recent book, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive - a vivid look at 10 astonishing people who are maintaining some of the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions! We hope you can join us for what will be a fascinating conversation.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 410:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Budding Bookworms

Budding BookwormsA 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, February 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Helena Echlin

Helen EchlinVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Helena Echlin**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 Helena Echlin will discuss her new thriller, Clever Little Thing, in conversation with author Tracy Sierra, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 512:30—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 GroupCup and Chaucer, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group for Adults and TeensCup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September through June at 12:30pm. In addition we will be meeting twice during Poetry Month in April. Bring your tea or coffee and a snack and join us for a "taste of poetry!"  Each month we will look at several poems by a well-known poet.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Charles B. Fancher

Charles FancherVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Charles B. Fancher**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 Charles B.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 611:00—11:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Raising a Reader - Post-Poned to next Thursday

Raising a Reader - Post-Poned to next ThursdayFeb 6 session has been postponed due to the weather.  A 6 week evidence based early literacy program RAR supports parents/caregivers in building and maintaining a shared reading routine at home. Dialogic Reading strategies are shared for engaging children with books.…Learn More

Thursday, February 63:30—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, February 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Robert Dugoni

Robert DugoniVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Robert Dugoni**Please registerhere 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**Bestselling author Robert Dugoni, along with co-authors Jeff Langholz and Chris Crabtree, will discuss their new World War II novel, Hold Strong, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Friday, February 710:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Sensory Storytime

Sensory StorytimeDesigned 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.

Friday, February 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Carter Wilson

Carter WilsonVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Carter Wilson**Please register herefor 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**Bestselling author Carter Wilson will discuss his new thriller, Tell Me What You Did, in conversation with bestselling author Wendy Walker, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 811:00 AM—12:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Celebrate Braille and the Inclusive Communication Station

Young girl typing on a braillerStaff from the Understanding Our Differences program will present an Assistive Technology and Communication Station where visitors can engage with assistive technology and communication materials that enhance everyday life for people with disabilities, including braillers.…Learn More
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Monday, February 1010:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga

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 More

Monday, February 1011:30 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Dance Me a Story

Dance Me a Story A story and dancing for children ages 1 and up. With Joanne Langione Dance Center.  Visit jldancecenter. com/specialevents/ to RSVP.

Monday, February 107:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual - Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more!) Book Recs with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair

Virtual - Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more!) Book Recs with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit LairVirtual - Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more!) Book Recs with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair**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 More

Monday, February 107:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL - Literary Café: Romance Writers Talk Happily Ever After

Virtual Romance Literary Cafe - Cary LibraryVIRTUAL - An Evening with Author and Songwriter Alice Randall**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 Cary Public Library**Today’s romance novel has come a long way and is one of the hottest genres in publishing.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 1110:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Budding Bookworms

Budding BookwormsA 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, February 111:00—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 - Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni MorrisonBeloved by Toni Morrison It is the story--set in post-Civil War Ohio--of Sethe, an escaped slave who has risked death in order to wrench herself from a living death; who has lost a husband and buried a child; who has borne the unthinkable and not gone mad: a woman of "iron eyes and backbone to match.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 113:30—3:50 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. 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, February 113:50—4:10 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. 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, February 114:10—4:30 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. 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.
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Wednesday, February 127:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom

VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Steve Berry

Steve BerryVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Steve Berry**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**Bestselling author Steve Berry will discuss his new thriller, The Medici Return: A Cotton Malone Novel, in conversation with his wife Emily Berry, an accomplished publisher, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 1311:00—11:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Raising a Reader

Raising a Reader A 6 week evidence based early literacy program RAR supports parents/caregivers in building and maintaining a shared reading routine at home. Dialogic Reading strategies are shared for engaging children with books. For children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver.…Learn More

Thursday, February 133:30—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, February 137:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom

VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Christopher Farnsworth

Christopher FarnsworthVIRTUAL:  Bestselling Author Christopher Farnsworth**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**Bestselling author Christopher Farnsworth will discuss his new thriller, Robert B.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1410:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Creative Dance with Needham Dance Theatre

Creative Dance with Needham Dance TheatreCome 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 More
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Saturday, February 1510:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Pint Size Yoga

Pint Size YogaLittle 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. For ages 4-7.   Child-only participation encouraged. Registration Required!This program is generously sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham.

Saturday, February 152:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

STEM for Society

Experiments with magnets and electricity. Join STEM for Society—a student-led club from Needham High School—for a fun, hands-on journey into the world of STEM. Topic to be announced!For ages 6 and up. STEM for Society is a club run by Needham High School…Learn More
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Monday, February 17Library Closed

Monday, February 177:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Heather Fawcett

Heather FawcettVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Heather Fawcett**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**Bestselling author Heather Fawcett will discuss her new fantasy novel, Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 1810:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Budding Bookworms

Budding BookwormsA 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, February 183:00—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

The Science of Superheroes

The Science of SuperheroesParticipants will use their scientific skills to explore the powers of superheroes! These pint-sized heroes will build a device to trap a super villain and then build a mini rocket to launch the super villain into space!

Tuesday, February 187:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Christina Clancy

Christina ClancyVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Christina Clancy**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 Christina Clancy will discuss her new novel, The Snowbirds, in conversation with bestselling author Lynda Cohen Loigman, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 187:30—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

True Crime Series with Christopher Daley-The Tragic Story of Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie and ClydeTrue Crime Series with Christopher Daley – February - May 2025 "Together They Lived and Together They Died" - The Tragic Story of Bonnie and ClydeThis presentation, which is part travelogue and part history will chronicle the story of Bonnie and Clyde, separating the reality from the myth! For years the public has been fascinated with the story of this Dust-bowl Romeo and Juliet.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 197:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Authors Joseph Finder & Lisa Gardner

Joseph Finder and Lisa GardnerVIRTUAL:  AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Authors Joseph Finder & Lisa Gardner**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 More
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Thursday, February 2010:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Hugh Hanley Circle of Friends

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 More

Thursday, February 202:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

2024 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Movie: Wicked 2024, PG, 2 hours 40 min

Wicked the movie2024 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Movie: Wicked 2024, PG, 2 hours 40 minsMisunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.

Thursday, February 203:30—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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Friday, February 2110:00—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Music at the Blissful

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 More

Friday, February 212:00—3:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Seashore Trolley Museum & National Streetcar Museum

Seaside Trolley MuseumVIRTUAL: A Visit with the Seashore Trolley Museum & National Streetcar Museum**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**All aboard! Learn about the history of the trolleys in America in this visit from the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine and its satellite location, the National Street Car Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts.…Learn More

Friday, February 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Victoria Christopher Murray

Victoria Christopher MurrayVIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Victoria Christopher Murray**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**Bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Harlem Rhapsody, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 2210:00—11:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

In the Garden Day at the Library Workshop: Terrarium Gardening 101 for ages 15 and up

Terrarium GardeningIn the Garden Day at the Library Workshop: Terrarium Gardening 101 for ages 15 and up 10:00 AM SessionExplore the fascinating world of terrariums and then make your own to take home. You will learn to create and care for your miniature garden inside a small glass or plastic container.…Learn More

Saturday, February 222:00—3:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Enviro Club

Enviro ClubJoin Needham High School students Aarav and Benjamin as you explore environmental science.   For ages 7 to 12…Learn More

Saturday, February 222:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

In the Garden Day at the Library Workshop: Make an Aromatic Herb Garden for ages 15+

Make Your Own Herb GardenIn the Garden Day at the Library Workshop: Make an Aromatic Herb Garden for ages 15+ 2:00 PM SessionCelebrate the upcoming spring and Grow Some Herbs! Come and learn about the culinary properties of garden herbs and then make you own herb garden! Topics include growing and drying herbs, using herbs for flavorful cooking, and herbs for medicinal uses.…Learn More
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Sunday, February 232:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Friends Program: “Racism in Boston: How Far Have We Come?” A Lecture by Dr. Ted Landsmark

Dr. Ted LandsmarkFriends Program: “Racism in Boston: How Far Have We Come?” A Lecture by Dr. Ted Landsmark**Date Change - Now on February 23, 2025 @ 2:00 PM**Noted Bostonian Dr. Theodore Landsmark will deliver a talk about Boston’s landscape of equity and inclusion, and how it has changed – for better and worse – over the years.…Learn More
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Monday, February 247:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual - Debut Author Panel with Karissa Chen, Tara Dorabji, Laurie L. Dove, and Jakob Kerr

Debut Author Panel - February 2025Virtual - Debut Author Panel with Karissa Chen, Tara Dorabji, Laurie L. Dove, and Jakob Kerr**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 More

Monday, February 247:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Edward Ashton

Edward AshtonVIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Edward Ashton**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 Edward Ashton will discuss his new sci-fi novel, The Fourth Consort, in conversation with bestselling author David Yoon, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 2510:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Budding Bookworms

Budding BookwormsA 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, February 253:30—3:50 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. 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, February 253:50—4:10 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. 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, February 254:10—4:30 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. 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, February 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual - Author Nancy Reddy Discusses "The Good Mother Myth"

Good Mother MythVirtual - Author Nancy Reddy Discusses "The Good Mother Myth"**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 Ashland Public Library**Poet and Essayist, Nancy Reddy, joins us to discuss her book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas About How to Be a Good Mom, a timely and thought-provoking debunking of the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Nancy Johnson

Nancy JohnsonVIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Nancy 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. The email will be coming from the Tewksbury Public Library**Bestselling author Nancy Johnson will discuss her new novel, People of Means, in conversation with author Julie Carrick Dalton, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 257:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Needham Poet Laureate Anne E. G. Nydam: Bittersweetness & Light: A Collection of Stories, Poems, & A

Bittersweetness CoverPoet Laureate Anne E. G. Nydam: Bittersweetness & Light: A Collection of Stories, Poems, & ArtJoin Needham Poet Anne E. G. Nydam at a book launch for her new book, Bittersweetness & Light: A Collection of Stories, Poems, & Art. Anne will be reading from her book, with a brief discussion and Q&A to follow.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 267:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Elinor Lipman

Eleanor LipmanVIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Elinor Lipman**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**Bestselling author Elinor Lipman will discuss her new romantic comedy, Every Tom, Dick & Harry, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 2711:00—11:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Raising a Reader

Raising a Reader A 6 week evidence based early literacy program RAR supports parents/caregivers in building and maintaining a shared reading routine at home. Dialogic Reading strategies are shared for engaging children with books. For children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver.…Learn More

Thursday, February 273:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

2024 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Movie: Conclave Rated PG, 120 minutes

Conclave2024 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Movie: Conclave Rated PG, 120 minutesCardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake--secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

Thursday, February 273:30—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, February 277:00—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 3rd 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 27th!  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 More

Thursday, February 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL - An Evening with Author and Songwriter Alice Randall

My Black Country - Alice RandallVIRTUAL - An Evening with Author and Songwriter Alice Randall**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 Cary Public Library**Join Cary Library and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL) for an evening with Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author of My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future.…Learn More

Thursday, February 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Mark Greaney

Mark GreaneyVIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Mark Greaney**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**Bestselling author Mark Greaney will discuss his new thriller, Midnight Black: A Gray Man Novel, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Friday, February 2810:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494

Sensory Storytime

Sensory StorytimeDesigned 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.