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May 2. 1 event.
Wildflower Decoupage Wine Bottle Lights with Rachelle Toth for ages 18+Learn to decoupage a wine bottle with flowers and leaves. Next, you’ll add lights and be amazed by the final result. This program is for adults onlyFor ages 18+. Limit: 20This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.…Learn More
Saturday, May 210:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Wildflower Decoupage Wine Bottle Lights with Rachelle Toth for ages 18+
Wildflower Decoupage Wine Bottle Lights with Rachelle Toth for ages 18+Learn to decoupage a wine bottle with flowers and leaves. Next, you’ll add lights and be amazed by the final result. This program is for adults onlyFor ages 18+. Limit: 20This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.…Learn MoreMay 3. 1 event.
Shakespeare's Queens: an original one woman show by Poornima KirbyShakespeare grew up under the reign of Elizabeth I, a mercurial, intelligent, powerful queen whose influence is written across many of Shakespeare’s finest female characters. Whether in his dangerous siren-queens like Lady Macbeth and Margaret, or in playful, wayward leaders like Portia and Kate, or in redemptive characters like Hermione and Miranda, Shakespeare seems fascinated by how each of these women wielded power and made choices.…Learn More
Sunday, May 32:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Shakespeare's Queens: an original one woman show by Poornima Kirby
Shakespeare's Queens: an original one woman show by Poornima KirbyShakespeare grew up under the reign of Elizabeth I, a mercurial, intelligent, powerful queen whose influence is written across many of Shakespeare’s finest female characters. Whether in his dangerous siren-queens like Lady Macbeth and Margaret, or in playful, wayward leaders like Portia and Kate, or in redemptive characters like Hermione and Miranda, Shakespeare seems fascinated by how each of these women wielded power and made choices.…Learn MoreMay 4. 3 events.
Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For children ages 3 through 6.
Monday, May 410:00—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, May 42:45—4:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Group Takeover with Tony! (for Middle School and High Schoolers)
Come join one of Needham's Community Outreach Clinicians, Tony Serio and our Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett as we meet for 2 different back-to back sessions of snacks and facts. We'll be meeting most Mondays after school in the Needham Community Room for Common Ground Conversations and Brain Break Activities (and yes, the snacks will be coming back too).…Learn More
Monday, May 47:30—8:45 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
May 5. 2 events.
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. 
Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. The Club meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 510:00—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, May 54:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code
Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. The Club meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM.…Learn MoreMay 6. 3 events.
Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.
Cup and Chaucer, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group for Adults and Teens
Cup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September* through June at 12:00pm. Please note the new start time.
*The first meeting of this season will be on the SECOND Wednesday of September due to the Labor Day Holiday week the first week of the month.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 63:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Wednesday, May 610:00—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, May 612:00—1:15 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 Teens
Cup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September* through June at 12:00pm. Please note the new start time.
*The first meeting of this season will be on the SECOND Wednesday of September due to the Labor Day Holiday week the first week of the month.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 63:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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AP Exam Study Night - US History!
Need to Study for an upcoming AP exam? Don't want to study alone? Still have some questions? Get some help from your classmates and a teacher for the APUSH Exam (US Hist)! Not a Library Sponsored Event.
May 7. 2 events.
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 children aged 2 and up with a caregiver. Charles River Ballet Academy, Needham’s classical ballet school, offers classes for children and adults at its Needham Center studios.…Learn More
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.
Thursday, May 710:00—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 children aged 2 and up 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, May 73:30—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 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.May 8. 1 event.
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 More
Friday, May 810:00—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 MoreMay 9. 2 events.Saturday, May 99:15—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Come join local birder, Parker Fiset, as we learn a little bit more about the avian wildlife in our own backyards here in Needham!
We'll start the day out in the Library’s Community Room with a bit of a lesson on what we'll be seeing around town and around Rosemary Lake, and then we'll head out on a walk around the lake just down the hill.…Learn More
Join a Russian Reading Circle with stories, songs, and a craft for children ages 4 to 7. The program is all in Russian.
Saturday, May 99:15—10:45 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Rosemary Recreation Complex178 Rosemary St, Needham, MA, 02494
Bird Watching for Beginners - a Talk and a Tour with Parker Fiset
Come join local birder, Parker Fiset, as we learn a little bit more about the avian wildlife in our own backyards here in Needham!
We'll start the day out in the Library’s Community Room with a bit of a lesson on what we'll be seeing around town and around Rosemary Lake, and then we'll head out on a walk around the lake just down the hill.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 910:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Russian Reading Circle
Join a Russian Reading Circle with stories, songs, and a craft for children ages 4 to 7. The program is all in Russian.May 10. 0 events.
May 11 (Today). 5 events.Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For children ages 3 through 6.
Come join one of Needham's Community Outreach Clinicians, Tony Serio and our Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett as we meet for 2 different back-to back sessions of snacks and facts. We'll be meeting most Mondays after school in the Needham Community Room for Common Ground Conversations and Brain Break Activities (and yes, the snacks will be coming back too).…Learn More
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.
TodayMonday, May 1110:00—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.TodayMonday, May 112:45—4:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Group Takeover with Tony! (for Middle School and High Schoolers)
Come join one of Needham's Community Outreach Clinicians, Tony Serio and our Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett as we meet for 2 different back-to back sessions of snacks and facts. We'll be meeting most Mondays after school in the Needham Community Room for Common Ground Conversations and Brain Break Activities (and yes, the snacks will be coming back too).…Learn MoreTodayMonday, May 113:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.TodayMonday, May 113:50—4:10 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.TodayMonday, May 114:10—4:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.May 12. 4 events.
Join Needham's Police Dog Rocket for a unique story time. For ages 3 to 5.Tuesday, May 121:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938 by R. A. ScottiThe massive destruction wreaked by the Hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the Chicago Fire, the San Francisco Earthquake, and the Mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in U.…Learn MoreCalling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. The Club meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 1210:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Community Leader Storytime - Needham Police Dog
Join Needham's Police Dog Rocket for a unique story time. For ages 3 to 5.Tuesday, May 121:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
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NFPL Afternoon Book Club - Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938 by R.A. Scotti
Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938 by R. A. ScottiThe massive destruction wreaked by the Hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the Chicago Fire, the San Francisco Earthquake, and the Mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in U.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 124:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code
Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. The Club meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM.…Learn More
May 13. 7 events.Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.
Welcome to the brand new Teen Room Yarn Club!
We'll be meeting 1 Wednesday evening a month - sometimes the 2nd Wednesday, sometimes the 3rd, it'll depend on the month (never hurts to switch things up sometime)
This is a Drop in stitching group for those in Grades 7 - 12
Bring a project or come learn how to knit, crochet, loom knit, or just have fun and be creative with yarn.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 139:00 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, May 1310:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's 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, May 133:30—3:50 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Wednesday, May 133:50—4:10 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Wednesday, May 134:10—4:30 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Read to Rocket, the Police Dog!
Officer Rocket loves to listen to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading and Rocket is a great audience. 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.Wednesday, May 136:00—8:00 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Room Yarn Club
Welcome to the brand new Teen Room Yarn Club!
We'll be meeting 1 Wednesday evening a month - sometimes the 2nd Wednesday, sometimes the 3rd, it'll depend on the month (never hurts to switch things up sometime)
This is a Drop in stitching group for those in Grades 7 - 12
Bring a project or come learn how to knit, crochet, loom knit, or just have fun and be creative with yarn.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 136:30—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.
May 14. 2 events.
A story and dancing for children ages 1 to 5. With Joanne Langione Dance Center https://jldancecenter. com/specialevents/Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.
Thursday, May 1410:00—10:30 AMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Dance Me a Story
A story and dancing for children ages 1 to 5. With Joanne Langione Dance Center https://jldancecenter. com/specialevents/Thursday, May 143:30—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 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.May 15. 1 event.
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, May 1510:00—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 MoreMay 16. 3 events.
A storytime in Chinese to promote reading, speaking and learning about Chinese culture. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.
Saturday, May 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Newman Preschool Prom
Newman Preschool Prom
Saturday, May 1611:00—11:30 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. May 17. 0 events.
May 18. 3 events.Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement! For children ages 3 through 6.Come join one of Needham's Community Outreach Clinicians, Tony Serio and our Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett as we meet for 2 different back-to back sessions of snacks and facts. We'll be meeting most Mondays after school in the Needham Community Room for Common Ground Conversations and Brain Break Activities (and yes, the snacks are here to stay too).…Learn More
Monday, May 1810:00—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, May 182:45—4:15 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Group Takeover with Tony! (for Middle School and High Schoolers)
Come join one of Needham's Community Outreach Clinicians, Tony Serio and our Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett as we meet for 2 different back-to back sessions of snacks and facts. We'll be meeting most Mondays after school in the Needham Community Room for Common Ground Conversations and Brain Break Activities (and yes, the snacks are here to stay too).…Learn MoreMonday, May 186:30—8:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham SEPAC Meeting
Needham SEPAC Presentation of Neuropsychology Services and navigating school based services with the staff from Newton Neuropsych Group…Learn More
May 19. 3 events.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. Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, May 1910:00—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, May 194:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code
Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. Snacks will be provided.May 20. 2 events.
Popular preschool musician Stacey Peasley is live at the Library! Sing and dance along with Stacey. For ages 2 to 5 with their caregiver.
Wednesday, May 2010:00—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 to 5 with their caregiver.Wednesday, May 206:30—8:45 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Needham Housing Coalition
Needham Housing Coalition - Not a library sponsored event
May 21. 4 events.
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
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has a fun spring craft for teens to break in the Craft Area of our library's new Teen Room!
Are you somewhere in grades 7 - 12? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and colorful DIY Faux Mosaic Crafternoon program with all sorts of paper and supplies to get you started.…Learn MoreDrop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.
Evening Book ClubThis month's title: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Thursday, May 2110:00—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, May 213:30—4:30 PMInside, Young Adult RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Teen Room Crafternoon - Faux Mosaics! (Grades 7 - 12)
The Young Adult Librarian, Erin, has a fun spring craft for teens to break in the Craft Area of our library's new Teen Room!
Are you somewhere in grades 7 - 12? Register for this easy (if you want it to be) and colorful DIY Faux Mosaic Crafternoon program with all sorts of paper and supplies to get you started.…Learn MoreThursday, May 213:30—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 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.Thursday, May 217:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Thursday Evening Book Club: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Evening Book ClubThis month's title: The Personal Librarian by Marie BenedictMay 22. 2 events.
Designed for children on the autism spectrum and their peers. For ages 2 to 7. Presented by Bierman Autism Centers https://www. biermanautism. com/location/needham-ma/Size is Limited.
Friday, May 229:00 AM OnwardsLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
Friday, May 2210:00—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. For ages 2 to 7. Presented by Bierman Autism Centers https://www. biermanautism. com/location/needham-ma/Size is Limited.May 23. 2 events.
Drop in the Snack Center in the Children's Room for a Family Craft - tissue paper spring flowers. Ages 2 to 11. Ages 2 to 5 with an adult.
Friday, May 22All DayLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
Saturday, May 2310:00—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Family Craft Morning - Spring Flowers
Drop in the Snack Center in the Children's Room for a Family Craft - tissue paper spring flowers. Ages 2 to 11. Ages 2 to 5 with an adult.May 24. 1 event.
Friday, May 22All DayLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
May 25. 1 closure. 1 event.
Monday, May 25Library Closed
Friday, May 22All DayLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
May 26. 4 events.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. 
The Needham Community Council, in partnership with the Needham Free Public Library, the Council on Aging, Needham Youth & Family Services, and the Needham Public Health Division, is pleased to announce the launch of monthly Memory Cafés that are open to the public (pre-registration requested but not required).…Learn MoreCalling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, May 22All DayLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
Tuesday, May 2610:00—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, May 2610:30 AM—12:00 PMNeedham VFW20 Junction Street , Needham, MA, 02492
Monthly Memory Café
The Needham Community Council, in partnership with the Needham Free Public Library, the Council on Aging, Needham Youth & Family Services, and the Needham Public Health Division, is pleased to announce the launch of monthly Memory Cafés that are open to the public (pre-registration requested but not required).…Learn MoreTuesday, May 264:00—5:00 PMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code
Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 8-12 year olds. We will be using Fiero Club gamified lessons to explore block coding (think Scratch!) as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. Snacks will be provided.May 27. 2 events.Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement for children aged 2 and 3 with their caregiver.
Friday, May 22All DayLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
Wednesday, May 2710:00—10:30 AMInside, Children's 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.
May 28. 3 events.
Practice fine motor skills matching colors and using stickers, scissors and tongs. The drop-in workshop is open from 10 to 11. Toddlers may need to wait outside in our play space for a seat if the room is full.Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library's large Lego supply. For children ages 5 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.
Friday, May 22Until 9:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale Set up Days
Friends of the Library Spring Booksale Set up Days
Thursday, May 2810:00—11:00 AMInside, Children's RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Fine Motor Crafts for Toddlers
Practice fine motor skills matching colors and using stickers, scissors and tongs. The drop-in workshop is open from 10 to 11. Toddlers may need to wait outside in our play space for a seat if the room is full.Thursday, May 283:30—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 to 11. Younger children are not allowed in the room during Lego time.May 29. 2 events.Designed for children on the autism spectrum and their peers. For ages 2 to 7. Presented by Bierman Autism Centers https://www. biermanautism. com/location/needham-ma/Size is Limited.
Friday, May 2910:00—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. For ages 2 to 7. Presented by Bierman Autism Centers https://www. biermanautism. com/location/needham-ma/Size is Limited.Friday, May 2912:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
May 30. 1 event.
Saturday, May 309:00 AM—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
May 31. 1 event.
Sunday, May 311:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
Friends of the Needham Public Library Spring Book Sale - May 29-31, 2026
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