Community Pumpkin Patch

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen...More

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen Desk.Pumpkins must:be creative but no real pumpkins pleasebe no smaller than 5"x5" and no bigger than 11"x11".be flat and light enough to be displayed against a window (i.e. no large pom poms baubles etc.).be family friendly.Pumpkin Guidelines:Submissions accepted Oct. 12 - Nov. 16.To submit place pumpkin in "IN" box at the Children's Desk or Teen DeskOnly 1 submission allowed per person.Art will be quarantined for 3 days before being put on display on library windows.If you would like to keep your pumpkin after the display (Thanksgiving) please write your first name and last initial on the back all pumpkins must be picked up by December 7th.The library is not responsible for any damage that may occur while at the library or on display. Contact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 : cdufour@braintreema.gov [Teen + Children]

Teen Room - lower level

Tween & Teen Grab & Go

Tween & Teen Grab & Go: Skeleton Bone Clips.  Grab your free kit & book!  This program is for ages 8-18.Kits for this craft may be picked up at Thayer Public Library on the following dates:Friday, Oct. 23rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, Oct.26th - 10:00am-4:00pmTuesday,...More

Tween & Teen Grab & Go: Skeleton Bone Clips.  Grab your free kit & book!  This program is for ages 8-18.Kits for this craft may be picked up at Thayer Public Library on the following dates:Friday, Oct. 23rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, Oct.26th - 10:00am-4:00pmTuesday, Oct. 27th 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM on   Each kit includes:2 Skeleton Hands2 metal alligator clips1 paper set of instructions1 book (checked out to you and due in 2 weeks)Not included: Hot glueHot glue gunSupplies limited.  Registration required (see 10/27 event listing). Please note, there is no Zoom for this month's craft.  instructions will be included with the kit.  Questions? Please email cdufour@ocln.orgContact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 : cdufour@braintreema.gov [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level

Kids Vote for Books

Kids Vote for Books! Enter your vote at:  www.KidsVoteForBooks.com.Voting starts October 26 and goes through November 9.  Adults are voting for President, so here's a chance for children to be part of a vote too. Elect a Book you like to be in the Top 25 Favorite...More

Kids Vote for Books! Enter your vote at:  www.KidsVoteForBooks.com.Voting starts October 26 and goes through November 9.  Adults are voting for President, so here's a chance for children to be part of a vote too. Elect a Book you like to be in the Top 25 Favorite Books in Massachusetts!When the Boston Bruins came to Thayer Public Library a year ago, they gathered favorite titles from Braintree kids. They made a huge list of books from Braintree and other towns they visited that Summer. Check out the list to see if your favorite title is there. Then vote for whatever is your current favorite!Expanded hours, as of October 20:  In Person Visits (up to 30 minutes) -  each Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, and Mondays and Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.                                                            Curbside Pick Up  - each Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Call the Children's Room  with any questions 781 848-0405 ext 4425. We're available Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am - 7:00 pmContact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Conference Room A

Teen Virtual D&D W/ Ventress Library

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns - Join other South Shore teens!  Ventress Memorial Library has all new campaigns for the fall season. Dungeons & Dragons requires a free DnD Beyond Account and commitment to attend every session. A good Zoom connection is a...More

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns - Join other South Shore teens!  Ventress Memorial Library has all new campaigns for the fall season. Dungeons & Dragons requires a free DnD Beyond Account and commitment to attend every session. A good Zoom connection is a must. Register at least three days in advance. You'll receive a confirmation email to set up your character.  For registration form, click the "Register" link below.  Register:  High School - every other Monday from 3p - 5p (10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21)Contact: cdufour@ocln.org [^+ Virtual Program + Teen]

Virtual Program

Tween & Teen Grab & Go

Tween & Teen Grab & Go: Skeleton Bone Clips.  Grab your free kit & book!  This program is for ages 8-18.Kits for this craft may be picked up at Thayer Public Library on the following dates:Friday, Oct. 23rd: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, Oct.26th: 10:00...More

Tween & Teen Grab & Go: Skeleton Bone Clips.  Grab your free kit & book!  This program is for ages 8-18.Kits for this craft may be picked up at Thayer Public Library on the following dates:Friday, Oct. 23rd: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, Oct.26th: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 27th: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Each kit includes:2 Skeleton Hands2 metal alligator clips1 paper set of instructions1 book (checked out to you and due in 2 weeks)Not included: Hot glueHot glue gunSupplies limited.  Registration required. Please note, there is no Zoom for this month's craft.  Instructions will be included with the kit.  Questions? Please email Christina: cdufour@ocln.orgContact: Christina : cdufour@ocln.org [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level

Take & Make Day of the Dead celebration for children

Get a Take & Make "Day of the Dead" craft and info sheet. This Mexican cultural celebration honors family that have died. Families bring photos, favorite foods, and marigolds or other flowers, to comemerate their loved ones that have passed.  Dia de los Muertos takes...More

Get a Take & Make "Day of the Dead" craft and info sheet. This Mexican cultural celebration honors family that have died. Families bring photos, favorite foods, and marigolds or other flowers, to comemerate their loved ones that have passed.  Dia de los Muertos takes place October 31 through November 2. It started during the Aztec era, over 3,000 years ago.Learning about this holiday goes with the library's "Read Woke: Reading for Change" Challenge happening Sept - November 18. By doing the activity in the bag and hearing the information on the sheet, children qualify for completion of the Hispanic-American badge. To learn more about Thayer Public Library's Read Woke Challenge, click here.  The craft is available today in the Children's Room 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, while supplies last. If some are left, they will be placed outside the Parking Lot door on Thursday, Oct.29 during Curbside Pick Up 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.Our Fall "Take & Make" crafts for children will be available each Wednesday in October, November 4 and 18, December 2, 9, 16 and 30. (We're closed Wednesday November 11 for Veteran's Day and on the 26th for Thanksgiving)Our expanded hours: open for In Person Visits (still up to 30 minutes) Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Curbside Pick Up on Thursdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.Call the Children's Room with any questions 781 848-0405, x4425. We're available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Virtual Meeting of the Genealogy Club

Are you interested in tracing your family's history?  Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees?  Then join us at the Thayer Public Library's Genealogy Club!  All are welcome from novice to expert.  Come...More

Are you interested in tracing your family's history?  Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees?  Then join us at the Thayer Public Library's Genealogy Club!  All are welcome from novice to expert.  Come learn abut the resources that the library has to offer. We can compare notes and stories a well as help each other with research. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation by email.  Register online through the link below or over the phone at 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.Contact: Moira Cavanagh : 781-848-0405, X4417 : mcavanagh@ocln.org [Adult]

Virtual Program

Community Pumpkin Patch

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen...More

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen Desk.Pumpkins must:be creative but no real pumpkins pleasebe no smaller than 5"x5" and no bigger than 11"x11".be flat and light enough to be displayed against a window (i.e. no large pom poms baubles etc.).be family friendly.Pumpkin Guidelines:Submissions accepted Oct. 12 - Nov. 16.To submit place pumpkin in "IN" box at the Children's Desk or Teen DeskOnly 1 submission allowed per person.Art will be quarantined for 3 days before being put on display on library windows.If you would like to keep your pumpkin after the display (Thanksgiving) please write your first name and last initial on the back all pumpkins must be picked up by December 7th.The library is not responsible for any damage that may occur while at the library or on display. Contact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 : cdufour@braintreema.gov [Teen + Children]

Teen Room - lower level

Virtual Wampanoag Wetu model for kids

Virtual program -  Making a Wampanoag Wetu (home) model for kids. Ms. Elisabeth will demonstrate how to make a paper model of a Wampanoag Wetu. The tribe used branches to form the curved  shape of the frame of the Wetu. Animal skins were stretched tightly as walls,...More

Virtual program -  Making a Wampanoag Wetu (home) model for kids. Ms. Elisabeth will demonstrate how to make a paper model of a Wampanoag Wetu. The tribe used branches to form the curved  shape of the frame of the Wetu. Animal skins were stretched tightly as walls, to keep out cold. The Wampanoag natives were living in the Plymouth area when the Pilgrims landed exactly 400 years ago, in 1620. Ms. Elisabeth will tell a bit about the Wetu and the Wampanoag Tribe, and their part in Massachusetts history, while assembling this Native American-inspired craft. Held on Facebook Live, not at library. It will be recorded, so may be viewed on Facebook at other times.No Registration needed. Part of Thayer Public Library's "Read Woke: Reading for Change" Reading Challenge. This program fufills criteria for the badge for Native American Voices. The Reading Challenge happens Sept 7 - Nov. 18, for children, teens and adults at https://thayerpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 781 848-0405 ext 4425 for Children's Room or estrachan@OCLN.org.Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [^+ Virtual Program + Children]

Virtual

Virtual Cookbook Club

.Join the Good Taste Cookbook Club at a virtual meeting on Wednesday November 4 6:30-7:30 p.m. to share your thoughts on a seasonal cookbook. Try out a recipe in advance of the meeting and take pictures make a dish to share virtually at the meeting or just browse...More

.Join the Good Taste Cookbook Club at a virtual meeting on Wednesday November 4 6:30-7:30 p.m. to share your thoughts on a seasonal cookbook. Try out a recipe in advance of the meeting and take pictures make a dish to share virtually at the meeting or just browse through thre recipes and tell us which ones you might try in the future. It's up to you!Main Selection: The Pumpkin Cookbook by Edith StovelAvailable in print and on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11903188Alternate Print SelectionThe Harvest Baker by Ken HaedrichAlternate Ebook SelectionWinter Harvest Cookbook by Lane Morgan https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11861629For privacy and security on Zoom advance registration is required by Tuesday November 3. Register here (through the library calendar) or by phone (leave voicemail at 781-848-0405 x4430) or email (see contact info below) in order to receive the invitation to the Zoom meeting.The cookbooks in e-book format are available through the library's Hoopla collection. You must have a Thayer Public Library card to access our Hoopla collection. Please check your own library's Hoopla collection if you have a card from a different library. Hoopla has no holds no waiting so you will be able to borrow the book right away. Print copies are also available from the Circulation Desk or via curbside pickup one selection per person. Please check library hours before visiting as they are subject to change!Please email Laurie at lcavanaugh@braintreema.gov if you are having trouble registering for the meeting or borrowing a copy of the book. If you'd like to let Laurie know what recipe you’ll be trying. Modifications to recipes to use ingredients that are on hand or easily available are not only acceptable but expected.The Good Taste Cookbook Club is (usually) a bi-monthly book club  sponsored by the Thayer Public Library which meets September through May.Contact: Laurie Cavanaugh : 781-848-0405 x4430 : lcavanaugh@braintreema.gov [Book Clubs]

Virtual

Community Pumpkin Patch

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen...More

Help decorate the library for autumn by creating a Pumpkin Patch!  Patrons of all ages may submit a flat pumpkin to be displayed in our windows in October and November. Pumpkins may be submitted at the drop-off stations located at the Children's Desk and Teen Desk.Pumpkins must:be creative but no real pumpkins pleasebe no smaller than 5"x5" and no bigger than 11"x11".be flat and light enough to be displayed against a window (i.e. no large pom poms baubles etc.).be family friendly.Pumpkin Guidelines:Submissions accepted Oct. 12 - Nov. 16.To submit place pumpkin in "IN" box at the Children's Desk or Teen DeskOnly 1 submission allowed per person.Art will be quarantined for 3 days before being put on display on library windows.If you would like to keep your pumpkin after the display (Thanksgiving) please write your first name and last initial on the back all pumpkins must be picked up by December 7th.The library is not responsible for any damage that may occur while at the library or on display. Contact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 : cdufour@braintreema.gov [Teen + Children]

Teen Room - lower level

Virtual Writers Group

The TPL Writers Group meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday November 10 3:00-4:00 p.m. Advance registration by Monday November 9 is required to receive the Zoom meeting invite. Register here on the event calendar or email Laurie to register. If you have...More

The TPL Writers Group meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday November 10 3:00-4:00 p.m. Advance registration by Monday November 9 is required to receive the Zoom meeting invite. Register here on the event calendar or email Laurie to register. If you have any questions on the writers group or how to attend virtually via Zoom please email Laurie at lcavanaugh@braintreema.gov. Meet others who love to write! Share tips of the trade and get/give encouragement and support to other area writers. The TPL Writers Group meets monthly to talk about works in progress and the writing and publishing process. Meetings will eventually return to Saturday morning once the library schedule permits.Reading briefly from your own work is optional. Meetings are sponsored by the Thayer Public Library group meetings are facilitated by a librarian.Click here to subscribe to our Thayer Public Library e-newsletters! Contact: Laurie Cavanaugh : 781-848-0405 x4430 : lcavanaugh@braintreema.gov [^+ Virtual Program + Adult]

Virtual

Library Closed

for Veterans' Day [Holiday: Closed]

Teen Virtual D&D W/ Ventress Library

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns - Join other South Shore teens!  Ventress Memorial Library has all new campaigns for the fall season. Dungeons & Dragons requires a free DnD Beyond Account and commitment to attend every session. A good Zoom connection is a...More

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns - Join other South Shore teens!  Ventress Memorial Library has all new campaigns for the fall season. Dungeons & Dragons requires a free DnD Beyond Account and commitment to attend every session. A good Zoom connection is a must. Register at least three days in advance. You'll receive a confirmation email to set up your character.  For registration form, click the "Register" link below.  Register: Middle School - Thursdays from 3p - 4:30p (11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10)Contact: cdufour@ocln.org [^+ Virtual Program + Teen]

Virtual Program

Tween & Teen Grab & Go

Grab your free  kit & book, then head over to our Facebook page Tuesday Nov. 17th @4:00pm for a video tutorial.  Kit pickups at Thayer Public Library will run Friday November 13th, Monday November 16th, and Tuesday November 17th 10am-4pm.Please note, you will need...More

Grab your free  kit & book, then head over to our Facebook page Tuesday Nov. 17th @4:00pm for a video tutorial.  Kit pickups at Thayer Public Library will run Friday November 13th, Monday November 16th, and Tuesday November 17th 10am-4pm.Please note, you will need the following items to complete this activity.  Due to Covid, these are NOT included in the kits: Bottle (glass, plastic, mason jar, or vials are okay)Clear glue or dish soapHot glue & hot glue gunRegistration required (see 11/17 event listing). Questions? Please email cdufour@ocln.orgContact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level