Role Playing Teens: Call of Cthulhu

Thursdays in August - 1:30-3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Drop in to play Call of Cthulhu!  Never played, that’s okay—beginners are welcome!  Stop in to the Teen Room in August to play Achtung! Call of Cthulhu. Bram,  a high school student will be hosting Call of Cthulhu...More

Thursdays in August - 1:30-3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Drop in to play Call of Cthulhu!  Never played, that’s okay—beginners are welcome!  Stop in to the Teen Room in August to play Achtung! Call of Cthulhu. Bram,  a high school student will be hosting Call of Cthulhu on Thursday afternoons in the Teen Room of Thayer Public Library.“1960. Join the resistance in an alternate reality where the Allies have lost World War 2.”Please bring your own dice and snacks. No registration required. This is not a sponsored library programContact: Bram : 2574brcass@gmail.com [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level

Dept. Head Meeting

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Logan Auditorium - upper level

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 6:30 pm Labor Day through mid-June and at 6:00 pm mid-June through Labor Day.Contact: Reference : 781-848-0405...More

.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 6:30 pm Labor Day through mid-June and at 6:00 pm mid-June through Labor Day.Contact: Reference : 781-848-0405 x4417 : brref@ocln.org [Adult]

Lower Level

Scary Stories and S'mores ages 5 up

 Hear some Scary Stories around the Campfire (pretend campfire) then eat some S'mores. Ms. Elisabeth, the Children's Librarian, will tell some scary stories. Then kids will have a chance to tell a scary story or ghost joke, if they want to.  S'mores will be...More

 Hear some Scary Stories around the Campfire (pretend campfire) then eat some S'mores. Ms. Elisabeth, the Children's Librarian, will tell some scary stories. Then kids will have a chance to tell a scary story or ghost joke, if they want to.  S'mores will be traditional graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow. For ages 5 up. The library closes at 8:00 pm (Summer hours).  No sign-up needed. Part of the "Read Beyond the Beaten Path", 2022 Summer Reading Program.  Children's Room  781 848-0405 ext 4425. Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Friday Family Fun Board Games, Craft and Play

Friday Family Fun: Drop-in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other kids. We'll have board games, an easy craft or activity, LEGO's and more, for ages 5 - 11.  These will be located in the Stained Glass Tower side of Children's Room....More

Friday Family Fun: Drop-in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other kids. We'll have board games, an easy craft or activity, LEGO's and more, for ages 5 - 11.  These will be located in the Stained Glass Tower side of Children's Room. Today's easy craft is a colorful paper cupcake.Little ones, ages infant to four may use toys, on the side with picture books. Will be held on each Friday through August 26. Held in the Children's Room  Part of the ""Read Beyond the Beaten Path" Summer Reading Program.  781 848-0405 ext 4425.Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Closed -- Summer Hours

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Braintree Police Interviews

Contact: Lt. Bobby Joseph : 781-794-8665 : rjoseph@braintreema.gov [Nonlibrary]

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Braintree Police Interviews

Contact: Lt. Bobby Joseph : 781-794-8665 : rjoseph@braintreema.gov [Nonlibrary]

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Storytime at French's Common & StoryWalk

Storytime in the Parks and StoryWalk. Today's program is at the French's Common Playground.  Come hear some books, sing some songs and make a craft. Then, walk and read the "StoryWalk" of "The Big Red Barn" by Margaret Wise Brown. Bring a towel or blanket for added...More

Storytime in the Parks and StoryWalk. Today's program is at the French's Common Playground.  Come hear some books, sing some songs and make a craft. Then, walk and read the "StoryWalk" of "The Big Red Barn" by Margaret Wise Brown. Bring a towel or blanket for added comfort. French's Common Playground is located at Braintree Town Hall, at 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive and is across from Thayer Public Library.This is the last outdoor Storytime of the Summer. Best for ages 2 1/2 - 5, but open to all children. If it is raining, it will be held in the Children's Room.The StoryWalk and craft is one of the "Arts in the Parks" series, and is organized by the organization "Historic New England". This program is supported in part by a Grant  from the Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.Part of "Read Beyond the Beaten Path" Summer Reading Program.Children's Room 781 -848-0405 x 4425. .Contact: Children's Room : 781-848-0405 x 4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

You Should Read This...

New episode of "You Should Read This," available  @ 3pm on YouTube!  This month's theme is Survival Camp."You Should Read This" is a 5 minute book recommendation video produced by Christina, the Young Adult Librarian. It reveals the Book in a Bag pick for that month...More

New episode of "You Should Read This," available  @ 3pm on YouTube!  This month's theme is Survival Camp."You Should Read This" is a 5 minute book recommendation video produced by Christina, the Young Adult Librarian. It reveals the Book in a Bag pick for that month and also features 2 books, a graphic novel, and an audiobook you should read!Contact: Christina : 781.848.0405 x4415 : ccastle@braintreema.gov [Teen]

Virtual

Book in a Bag: Book Club

Did you participate in any Book in a bag and want to talk about the book? Now's your chance!August's Theme: "Survival Camp"Book Club meeting date Tuesday August 23rd @6:30pm in the Teen Room.Snacks will be provided and any BIAB books can be discussed!Contact:...More

Did you participate in any Book in a bag and want to talk about the book? Now's your chance!August's Theme: "Survival Camp"Book Club meeting date Tuesday August 23rd @6:30pm in the Teen Room.Snacks will be provided and any BIAB books can be discussed!Contact: Christina : 781-848-0405 x4415 : ccastle@braintreema.gov [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level

Braintree Police Interviews

Contact: Lt. Bobby Joseph : 781-794-8665 : rjoseph@braintreema.gov [Nonlibrary]

Logan Auditorium - upper level

Scrapbook Your Summer ages 7 - 11

Make your own colorful scrapbook pages to remember the highlights of your summer! Use our summer-themed shapes and Accu-Cut shape cutting machine to make what you like. A variety of colors and types of papers will be available for you to create with. It's a creative...More

Make your own colorful scrapbook pages to remember the highlights of your summer! Use our summer-themed shapes and Accu-Cut shape cutting machine to make what you like. A variety of colors and types of papers will be available for you to create with. It's a creative project that you design the way you want. You may bring some photos or drawings to add to the pages, or add later at home.Held twice today: 2:30 session held in Logan Auditorium. 6:30 session held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.  Children's Room 781 -848-0405 x 4425.Contact: Children's Room : 781-848-0405 x 4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Logan Auditorium, upper level

Scrapbook Your Summer ages 7 - 11

Make your own colorful scrapbook pages to remember the highlights of your summer! Use our summer-themed shapes and Accu-Cut shape cutting machine to make what you like. A variety of colors and types of papers will be available for you to create with. It's a creative...More

Make your own colorful scrapbook pages to remember the highlights of your summer! Use our summer-themed shapes and Accu-Cut shape cutting machine to make what you like. A variety of colors and types of papers will be available for you to create with. It's a creative project that you design the way you want. You may bring some photos or drawings to add to the pages, or add later at home.Held twice today: 2:30 session held in Logan Auditorium. 6:30 session held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.  Children's Room 781 -848-0405 x 4425.Contact: Children's Room : 781-848-0405 x 4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Take and Make Craft for Children

 Come to the Children's Room for a bag with the supplies for  a "Take and Make"  craft.  Bags are available today 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, while supplies last. Best for ages 3 - 5, but available for any age child. This is the last one of the Summer.  Part of the "Read...More

 Come to the Children's Room for a bag with the supplies for  a "Take and Make"  craft.  Bags are available today 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, while supplies last. Best for ages 3 - 5, but available for any age child. This is the last one of the Summer.  Part of the "Read Beyond the Beaten Path" Summer Reading Program.  Children's Room  781 848-0405 ext 4425. Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Role Playing Teens: Call of Cthulhu

Thursdays in August - 1:30-3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Drop in to play Call of Cthulhu!  Never played, that’s okay—beginners are welcome!  Stop in to the Teen Room in August to play Achtung! Call of Cthulhu. Bram,  a high school student will be hosting Call of Cthulhu...More

Thursdays in August - 1:30-3:30 pm in the Teen Room. Drop in to play Call of Cthulhu!  Never played, that’s okay—beginners are welcome!  Stop in to the Teen Room in August to play Achtung! Call of Cthulhu. Bram,  a high school student will be hosting Call of Cthulhu on Thursday afternoons in the Teen Room of Thayer Public Library.“1960. Join the resistance in an alternate reality where the Allies have lost World War 2.”Please bring your own dice and snacks. No registration required. This is not a sponsored library programContact: Bram : 2574brcass@gmail.com [Teen]

Teen Room - lower level

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 6:30 pm Labor Day through mid-June and at 6:00 pm mid-June through Labor Day.Contact: Reference : 781-848-0405...More

.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 6:30 pm Labor Day through mid-June and at 6:00 pm mid-June through Labor Day.Contact: Reference : 781-848-0405 x4417 : brref@ocln.org [Adult]

Lower Level

Friday Family Fun Board Games, Craft and Play

Friday Family Fun: Drop-in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other kids. We'll have board games, an easy craft or activity, LEGO's and more, for ages 5 - 11.  These will be located in the Stained Glass Tower side of Children's Room....More

Friday Family Fun: Drop-in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other kids. We'll have board games, an easy craft or activity, LEGO's and more, for ages 5 - 11.  These will be located in the Stained Glass Tower side of Children's Room. If you didn't attend the scrapbooking sessions this week, we'll have scrapbooking available as the craft today to make about your Summer.Little ones, ages infant to four may use tunnels, blocks or other toys, on the side with picture books. Today is the last session of the Friday Fun days. Held in the Children's Room  Part of the ""Read Beyond the Beaten Path" Summer Reading Program.  781 848-0405 ext 4425.Contact: Children's Room : 781 848-0405 x4425 : estrachan@OCLN.org [Children]

Childrens Room

Closed -- Summer Hours

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