Trivia Night at the Library

Trivia Night! The theme is "Braintree Reads -- Around the World". Program is geared towards adults, but teens and family teams are welcome. Register here or by calling Laurie at 781-848-0405 x4430. Register a team or get matched with a team when you arrive. We expect...More

Trivia Night! The theme is "Braintree Reads -- Around the World". Program is geared towards adults, but teens and family teams are welcome. Register here or by calling Laurie at 781-848-0405 x4430. Register a team or get matched with a team when you arrive. We expect the reigning champions will show up to defend their title!Fun, friendly, low-key competition with small prizes for winning teams. Sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Public Library. Registration: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=THAYER&curID=285817

Logan Auditorium - upper level

OLLI: World at War (video Conference)

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Logan Auditorium - upper level

OLLI Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

OLLI : Brown Bag LectureA Slice-By-Slice Exploration of the Human Forebrain This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for...More

OLLI : Brown Bag LectureA Slice-By-Slice Exploration of the Human Forebrain This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Teen Tuesdays

Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you. Meets in Logan AuditoriumIf you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to...More

Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you. Meets in Logan AuditoriumIf you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people.This program will meet every week after school on Tuesdays.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

What can you do with a box? Storytime for ages 3 - 5

What can you do with a box? Spring Storytime Series continues for ages 3 - 5. Cathie will present some longer stories, songs, and everyone gets to decorate and use some huge boxes! Best for ages 3- 5 and their siblings.Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

OLLI Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

OLLI : Brown Bag LectureTake Control of Your Possessions: Downsize to Fit Your Current LifeThis program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email...More

OLLI : Brown Bag LectureTake Control of Your Possessions: Downsize to Fit Your Current LifeThis program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

OLLI: International Relations in an Age of Nationalism & Ethnic Conflict

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Painting - U Make It! ages 8-11

We'll be painting . We'll do some to different beats of music. We'll do a "Paint and Move on" picture, which everyone moves on to the next piece of paper, so all paint part of each picture. Part of "Braintree Reads: Appreciating and Respecting the values, beliefs and...More

We'll be painting . We'll do some to different beats of music. We'll do a "Paint and Move on" picture, which everyone moves on to the next piece of paper, so all paint part of each picture. Part of "Braintree Reads: Appreciating and Respecting the values, beliefs and cultures of others" This new program for ages 8 - 11 is called "U Make It!" Registration preferred. To register, click on the "Register" button below, or call the Children's Dept at 781 848-0405 x4425. Registration: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=THAYER&curID=375371

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Treasure Coast Living: Introduction to Florida's Treasure Coast

This is an Informational Session for Retirees and Second-Home Buyers considering Florida living.Registration for this FREE Event is encouraged so we can ensure that we have enough hand-out materials for everyone attending.You can register at: ...More

This is an Informational Session for Retirees and Second-Home Buyers considering Florida living.Registration for this FREE Event is encouraged so we can ensure that we have enough hand-out materials for everyone attending.You can register at: livingthegoodlife.ticketleap.com/tc/

The Reader's Group Book Club

This month there's a choice of two titles by our Braintree Reads author, Roberta Gately. Footprints in the Dust is her autobiographical telling of her time as a humanitarian aid worker in war torn areas around the globe and Lipstick in Afghanistan is a novel of her...More

This month there's a choice of two titles by our Braintree Reads author, Roberta Gately. Footprints in the Dust is her autobiographical telling of her time as a humanitarian aid worker in war torn areas around the globe and Lipstick in Afghanistan is a novel of her time in Afghanistan.Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.All readers are always welcome!

Reading Room - Main Level

OLLI: Learn Zentangle to Reduce Stress and Increase Focus

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Tunnel Time for ages 2 - 4

Tunnel Time for ages 2 - 4. A variety of corlorful tunnels and a bus big enough to stand in, will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor...More

Tunnel Time for ages 2 - 4. A variety of corlorful tunnels and a bus big enough to stand in, will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones, to build social skills and learn about turn-taking Held on two Thursday per-month. Stop in anytime from 10:00 to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.

Childrens Room

Braintree Reads Movie: Human Flow

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Human Flow. Over 65 million people around the world have been forced...More

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Human Flow. Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change, and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow, an epic film journey led by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful visual expression to this massive human migration. The documentary elucidates both the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Withimages captured in 23 countries, the film follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretches across the globe in countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Turkey. Human Flow is a witness to its subjects and their desperate search for safety, shelter, and justice: from teeming refugee camps to perilous ocean crossings to barbed-wire borders; from dislocation and disillusionment to courage, endurance, and adaptation; from the haunting lure of lives left behind to the unknown potential of the future. Human Flow comes at a crucial time when tolerance, compassion and trust are needed more than ever. This work is a testament to the unassailable human spirit.An additional showing of this film will take place this evening at 6:30.24 Media Production Co., PG-13, 2 hours, 10 minutes Join us next week for Poverty, Inc.: Fighting Poverty is Big Business, but who Profits the Most? Make sure the help you send is helping the people who need your help. Our auditorium seats 100 people.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Sharing Our Stories ages 8 - 11

Share Your Story! Kids are invited to a writing workshop, to tell their story! What's your story? The theme is writing about a family tradition, a family memory or a story related to your family's cultural heritage. We'll have supplies on hand, and some ideas to get...More

Share Your Story! Kids are invited to a writing workshop, to tell their story! What's your story? The theme is writing about a family tradition, a family memory or a story related to your family's cultural heritage. We'll have supplies on hand, and some ideas to get you started. Part of "Braintree Reads - Appreciating and Respecting the values, beliefs and culture of others".Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the beautiful new Children's Room . No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

Scrabble

Like to play Scrabble?Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through mid-June and at 6:00PM during mid-June through August.

Lower Level

Braintree Reads Movie: Human Flow

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Human Flow. Over 65 million people around the world have been forced...More

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Human Flow. Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change, and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow, an epic film journey led by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful visual expression to this massive human migration. The documentary elucidates both the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Withimages captured in 23 countries, the film follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretches across the globe in countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Turkey. Human Flow is a witness to its subjects and their desperate search for safety, shelter, and justice: from teeming refugee camps to perilous ocean crossings to barbed-wire borders; from dislocation and disillusionment to courage, endurance, and adaptation; from the haunting lure of lives left behind to the unknown potential of the future. Human Flow comes at a crucial time when tolerance, compassion and trust are needed more than ever. This work is a testament to the unassailable human spirit.24 Media Production Co., PG-13, 2 hours, 10 minutesJoin us next week for Poverty, Inc.: Fighting Poverty is Big Business, but who Profits the Most? Make sure the help you send is helping the people who need your help.Our auditorium seats 100 people.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Block Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.Held on Fridays 10:00 am to noon,...More

Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.Held on Fridays 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.

Childrens Room

Youth Connect

Youth Connect

Logan Auditorium - upper level

SPRING CLEAN OUT-Declutter, Simplify-Get Organized!

Are you surrounded by too much stuff, drowning under too many piles, but too overwhelmed to deal with it? Do you want to declutter your home, but don't know how or where to beging? You are not alone! Spring is the perfect time to clear out the clutter and make your...More

Are you surrounded by too much stuff, drowning under too many piles, but too overwhelmed to deal with it? Do you want to declutter your home, but don't know how or where to beging? You are not alone! Spring is the perfect time to clear out the clutter and make your spaces feel refresed and revitalized. Join us to learn decluttering and organizing techniques from a professional organizer. you will discover tried and true strategies that work for you and the way you live. plan to leave the presentaiton feeling energized and motivated to make smal changes that will have a big impact.This 90-minute presentation will focus on the basics of getting organized and share tried and true strategies and simple solutions for dealing with the overload we all face on a daily basis. Marilyn Cruickshank is the owner of Creative Simplicity Organizing & Productivity, LLC. SInce 2009, she has proved an array of decluttering, organizing, and downsizing services to individuals, families and small business. Marilyn is a Board Member of the New England Chapter of National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)T

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Book Babies Infants - 23 months

Spring Book Babies with Elisabeth continues, for Infants - 23 months, and their siblings. It is returning to Monday mornings. The little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs and meet other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with...More

Spring Book Babies with Elisabeth continues, for Infants - 23 months, and their siblings. It is returning to Monday mornings. The little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs and meet other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

OLLI: World at War (video Conference)

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Storytime ages 2 & 3

Spring Storytimes with Elisabeth continue on Mondays. Children will hear some stories, sing some songs, do some movement and a craft. For ages 2 & 3 and their siblings.Offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.Held in the beautiful new Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

Storytime age 2 & 3

Spring Storytimes with Elisabeth continue. Children will hear some stories, sing some songs, do some movement and a craft. For ages 2 & 3 and their siblings.Offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.Held in the beautiful, new Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

OLLI: Discover Documentary Films

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

OLLI: World at War (video Conference)

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Logan Auditorium - upper level

OLLI Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

OLLI : Brown Bag LectureTBAThis program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Teen Tuesdays

Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you. Meets in Logan AuditoriumIf you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to...More

Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you. Meets in Logan AuditoriumIf you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people.This program will meet every week after school on Tuesdays.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Storytime for ages 3 - 5

Spring Storytimes for ages 3 - 5 continue. Cathie will present some longer stories, songs, and do a craft. Best for ages 3- 5 and their siblings.Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

OLLI: International Relations in an Age of Nationalism & Ethnic Conflict

s program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Sun Will Also Rise Grief Group

Grief Group Meeting

Braintree Housing Authority

FSS Meeting

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Tunnel Time for ages 2 - 4

BRAND NEW - Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels, and a bus big enough to stand in, will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for...More

BRAND NEW - Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels, and a bus big enough to stand in, will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones - to build social skills and learn about turn-taking.Held on two Thursdays per month. Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.

Childrens Room

Braintree Reads Movie: Poverty, Inc.

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: Learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Poverty, Inc. "Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150...More

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: Learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Poverty, Inc. "Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150 interviews shot over 4 years in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. explores the hidden side of doing good. From disaster relief to TOMs Shoes, from adoptions to agricultural subsidies, Poverty, Inc. follows the butterfly effect of our most well-intentioned efforts and pulls back the curtain on the poverty industrial complex - the multi-billion dollar market of NGOs, multilateral agencies, and for-profit aid contractors. Are we catalyzing development or are we propagating a system in which the poor stay poor while the rich get hipper?" Passion River Films, not rated, 94 minutes.An additional showing of this film will be held this evening at 6:30.Our Auditorium holds 100 People.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Book Discussion ages 9 - 11

Book Discussion exploring countries and cultures for kids.To prepare, kids can read "Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements or any book set in another country or culture. It can be fiction (made-up) or non-fiction (true). We'll talk about what we liked about the book we...More

Book Discussion exploring countries and cultures for kids.To prepare, kids can read "Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements or any book set in another country or culture. It can be fiction (made-up) or non-fiction (true). We'll talk about what we liked about the book we read . The library has a display to choose from. We'll have a fun activity."Extra Credit" is about a 2 kids who write letters to each other, one in the US, one in Afghanistan. They both learn about themselves, as well as a different country. It's awesome to learn about people of other countries & cultures through books at the library. Staff will have copies of the book "Extra Credit" to check out. Part of "Braintree Reads" 2019 - Appreciating and Respecting the values, beliefs and cultures of others.Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the beautiful new Children's Room . No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room

Scrabble

Like to play Scrabble?Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through mid-June and at 6:00PM during mid-June through August.

Lower Level

Braintree Reads Movie: Poverty, Inc.

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: Learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Poverty, Inc. "Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150...More

In celebration of our Braintree Reads theme: Learning from one another, appreciating our differences, and treating our values, beliefs, and cultures with respect, we proudly present the documentary: Poverty, Inc. "Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150 interviews shot over 4 years in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. explores the hidden side of doing good. From disaster relief to TOMs Shoes, from adoptions to agricultural subsidies, Poverty, Inc. follows the butterfly effect of our most well-intentioned efforts and pulls back the curtain on the poverty industrial complex - the multi-billion dollar market of NGOs, multilateral agencies, and for-profit aid contractors. Are we catalyzing development or are we propagating a system in which the poor stay poor while the rich get hipper?" Passion River Films, not rated, 94 minutes.Our Auditorium holds 100 People.

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Pajama Story Time for Children

Pajama Storytime with Elisabeth. Wearing pajamas or bringing a stuffed animal is encouraged! Held in the beautiful, new Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.

Childrens Room