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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed
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Thursday, January 210:30—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Creative Start Storytime
Children will be engaged in 30 minutes of stories while parents and caregivers can learn about the local Head Start program offering free preschool to eligible families. Designed for children aged 2-5 years.
https://www. communitiesunitedinc. org/Thursday, January 23:30—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.3
Friday, January 310:00—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.4
Saturday, January 410:00—10:20 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 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, January 410:00—11:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Family Craft Morning
Drop in the Snack/Craft Room in the Children's Room for Chinese New Year crafts.Saturday, January 410:20—10:40 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 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, January 410:40—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
CANCELED - 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.5
Sunday, January 52:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Artist Robert Shetterly - Americans Who Tell the Truth
Artist Robert Shetterly - Americans Who Tell the TruthRobert Shetterly is an American artist, best known for his portrait series, "Americans Who Tell the Truth. ” The project was begun in response to U. S. government actions following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center towers in New York City.…Learn More6
Monday, January 610:00—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, January 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual -Q&A with Author Alka Joshi: Discussing the Jaipur Trilogy
Virtual - Alka Joshi - Jaipur Trilogy Collage**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 are so thrilled to be chatting with author Alka Joshi, one of our very favorite novelists! We love her books The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris.…Learn MoreMonday, January 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Brian Freeman
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Brian Freeman**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 Brian Freeman will discuss his new thriller, Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Vendetta: A Jason Bourne Novel, in conversation with author Scott Shepherd, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn MoreMonday, January 67:30—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, January 710:00—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 upTuesday, January 74:00—5:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Pirate Magic Show
Captain Robbie Bones will sail into Needham Library with a treasure chest full of magic and a truck filled with laughter. There is everything from juggling cannon balls to a snake in a basket that performs magic tricks. Captain Bones needs lots of help to get through his show, so there is lots of audience participation.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
VIRTUAL: Keep This, Toss That for a Clutter-Free New Year
VIRTUAL: Keep This, Toss That for a Clutter-Free New Year**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**If you can’t open your drawers, if clutter topples out of closets and paperwork covers your tabletops, then log on for this de-cluttering comedy show! New year, fresh start: join Organizing Humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak as she shares her laugh-out-loud funny approach for what to do with all the stuff – without getting overwhelmed.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual -Authors Jayne Ann Krentz and Annelise Ryan in Conversation
Virtual - Authors Jayne Ann Krentz and Annelise Ryan 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 the Ashland Public Library**Bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz will discuss her latest Romantic Suspense (with a dollop of the paranormal) book, Shattering Dawn, in conversation with bestselling author Annelise Ryan, author of the upcoming mystery Beast of the North Woods.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter**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**2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter will discuss his new book, Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More8
Wednesday, January 89:00 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, January 812:30—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 TeensCup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September through June (with exceptions for holidays and holiday weeks in September 2024 and January 2025) at 12:30pm. In addition there will be no meeting in October 2024 and we will be meeting twice during Poetry Month in April.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 82:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
New Year / New Craft - In-Person Crafternoon Program (Ages 10 - 18)
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has another craft for tweens and teens!Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? Like to draw? Like to make friendship bracelets? Like to create your own poetry? Like to make things with beads and recycled materials? Like to be surprised? Come to this 1/2 Day from School crafternoon program and try something new! We're getting the library ready for new materials, so let's make some room by using up some of the older materials! Spring cleaning has come early!Not in to crafting? Come hang out with us in the Community Room anyway and work on something else!Any questions? Feel free to email Erin at neeya@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 86:30—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, January 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Allison Brennan
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Allison Brennan**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 Allison Brennan will discuss her new thriller, See How They Hide, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More9
Thursday, January 910:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Come Dance with Charles River Ballet Academy!
Join Ms. Emily from Charles River Ballet Academy for a morning of creative dance, with stretching, ballet positions, and dance games as we bring a ballet story to life through dance. For boys and girls aged 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Charles River Ballet Academy, Needham’s classical ballet school, offers classes for children and adults at its Needham Center studios.…Learn MoreThursday, January 93:30—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, January 97:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author & judge David Ellis (The Best Lies & Lies
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author & judge David Ellis (The Best Lies & Lies I Told) **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
Friday, January 1010:00—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 MoreFriday, January 107:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author and retired librarian Victoria Gilbert
VIRTUAL: Author and retired librarian Victoria Gilbert (Schooled in Murder: A Campus Sleuth Mystery) **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 More11
Saturday, January 119:00 AM—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Boston Modern Quilt Guild
Saturday, January 1110:30—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Chinese Storytime
A storytime in Chinese to promote reading, speaking and learning about Chinese culture. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.12
Sunday, January 122:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends Program: Sebastian Smee, “The Art of Rivalry”
Friends Program: Sebastian Smee, “The Art of Rivalry: Friendships, Betrayals and Breakthroughs in Modern Art”Mr. Smee, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, will speak about the birth of Impressionism through the lens of war, strife, and a secretive romance.…Learn More13
Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreMonday, January 1310:00—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, January 1311:30 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Dance Me a Story with JLDC
The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings story and dance to Needham. Best for ages 2-5 but all are welcome!https://jldancecenter. com/
Monday, January 131:00—2:00 PMStudy Room 1Needham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Senator Becca Rausch Office Hour
Monday, January 137:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual -How Birds Created the World and other stories with Author Randi Minetor
Virtual - How Birds Created the World and other stories with Author Randi Minetor**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**You all know we love our birding programs! So, of course, we're very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who, with her photographer husband Nic, have visited 354 (out of 429) National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi's books, The Complete Language Of Birds.…Learn MoreMonday, January 137:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Tracey Lange in conversation with author A
VIRTUAL: Bestselling author Tracey Lange (What Happened to the McCrays?) in conversation with author Amy Jo Burns **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, January 137:30—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Board Meeting
Board Meeting of the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
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Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 1410:00—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, January 141:00—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 - The Awakening by Kate Chopin
The Awakening by Kate ChopinThe Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, is a novel by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. Set in New Orleans and the Southern Louisiana coast at the end of the nineteenth century, the plot centers on Edna Pontellier and her struggle to reconcile her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 143:30—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, January 143:50—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, January 144:10—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, January 146:30—7:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual -Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey
Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey**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'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 147:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Clay McLeod Chapman in conversation with V. Castro
VIRTUAL: Clay McLeod Chapman in conversation with V. Castro **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 Clay McLeod Chapman will discuss his latest social horror novel, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, in conversation with author V.…Learn More15
Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1510:00—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, January 157:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kalmia Garden Club
Local Garden Club - Not a library sponsored event.
Wednesday, January 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2x Pulitzer Prize Finalist Adam Haslett
VIRTUAL: 2x Pulitzer Prize Finalist Adam Haslett **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**Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett will discuss his latest novel, Mothers and Sons, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn More16
Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreThursday, January 1610:00—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, January 1612:00—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, January 163:30—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, January 166:30—7:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins**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'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.…Learn MoreThursday, January 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Kate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay)
VIRTUAL: Bestselling author Kate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay) **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 Kate Fagan will discuss her new novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts.…Learn MoreThursday, January 167:30—8:30 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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Virtual -Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews
Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews**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'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.…Learn More17
Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreFriday, January 1710:00—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, January 173:30—5:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Afterschool Movie - Wild Robot
2024, 102 minutes, PGFriday, January 177:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Jessie Garcia (The Business Trip)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Jessie Garcia (The Business Trip) **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 More18
Monday, January 13All DayInside, 2nd FloorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Reference Desk- 2nd floorNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Take and Make: Knitting and Crochet Kits! (For ages 12+)
Young Adult Librarian, Erin has been busy putting together bags of warmth for you to make something fun! Register for this program to bring home a bag of yarn and all the fixings to be able to make your own knitted or crocheted items for yourself to be completed on your own time :)Are you 12 or older? Have you wanted to learn how to Knit or Crochet (or both) but didn't know where to start? Do you have experience and just want to get back into things again? Sign up for a Knitting and Crochet Kit to get your learn on!Registration is limited to the first 15 at the moment, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 1810:30—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.Saturday, January 182:00—3:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
STEM for Society
Topic to be announced soon!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!Saturday, January 182:30—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 2025!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)! Winter themed coloring sheets will be provided at this months meeting!
Ages 9 - 18 are welcome to come join fellow coloring aficionados on the 2nd floor of the library for some coloring time.…Learn More19
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Monday, January 20Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 219:00 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, January 2110:00—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, January 216:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
NHS National Music Honor Society Concert
Tuesday, January 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author James Grippando (Grave Danger)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author James Grippando (Grave Danger) **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 More22
Wednesday, January 2210:00—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, January 222:00—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, January 223:00—4:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Afterschool Crafts
Afterschool craft in the Craft/Snack Room while supplies last.
Wednesday, January 227:00—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
Wednesday, January 227:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Leah Konen (The Last Room on the Left)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Leah Konen (The Last Room on the Left)**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
Thursday, January 2310:30—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 MoreThursday, January 233:30—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, January 237:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Authors Scott Turow & Alafair Burke
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling authors Scott Turow (Presumed Guilty) & Alafair Burke (The Note) in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, editor-in-chief of CrimeReads**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 More24
Friday, January 2410:00—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.Friday, January 247:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Vicki Delany
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Vicki Delany (The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery)**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 More25
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Monday, January 2710:00—10:45 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Preschool Palooza - in the Storytime Room
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For children ages 3 through 6. Special small group session in the Storytime Room. Monday, January 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author Katherine Ramsland
Virtual - Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author Katherine Ramsland**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**Dr.…Learn MoreMonday, January 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Fiona Davis (The Stolen Queen)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Fiona Davis (The Stolen Queen)**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
Tuesday, January 2810:00—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, January 283:30—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, January 283:50—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, January 284:10—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, January 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
Virtual - Author Judith Lindbergh on Her Novel “Akmaral”
Virtual - Author Judith Lindbergh on Her Novel “Akmaral”**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're thrilled to welcome author Judith Lindbergh, who has Ashland roots, to our virtual stage.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: International Author Samantha Sotto Yambao (Water Moon)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: International Author Samantha Sotto Yambao (Water Moon)**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
Wednesday, January 297:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Thomas Perry (Pro Bono)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Thomas Perry (Pro Bono)**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 More30
Thursday, January 3010:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
First Circle Storytime
A preschool story time and craft with teachers from First Circle Learning Center in Needham. For ages 2 and up.
Thursday, January 303:30—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, January 307:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Zoom
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Erika Swyler (We Lived on the Horizon)
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Erika Swyler (We Lived on the Horizon)**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 More31
Friday, January 3110:00—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.Friday, January 3112:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Fall Book Sale - January 31, February 1, February 2, 2025
Friends of the Library Winter Booksale
Friday, January 317:00—8:00 PMOnlineNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Grady Hendrix (Witchcraft for Wayward Girl
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling author Grady Hendrix (Witchcraft for Wayward Girls)**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