Project ABC

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with......More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories. We will play learn, and grow together!

Morse Institute Library at Lebowitz Meeting Hall

Author Event with Jonathan Todd

Come help us celebrate Jonathan Todd, a beloved friend and graphic novel programmer at the library who has published his first book, Timid! He will be talking about his exciting process and signing copies of his new book. We will have treats and crafts for families to e......More

Come help us celebrate Jonathan Todd, a beloved friend and graphic novel programmer at the library who has published his first book, Timid! He will be talking about his exciting process and signing copies of his new book. We will have treats and crafts for families to enjoy! This event will be in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall and all are welcome - no registration required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/TIMIDBOOKRELEASE_BE4F4B6A.JPG

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Artist Sunanda Sahay: Madhubani/Mithila Painting

Supplies are limited and registration is required. Join Natick Center Cultural District's 2024 Artist in Residence, Sunanda Sahay, as she talks and demonstrates Madhubani, or Mithila painting—a 2500 years old folk and traditional style of art from from Bihar, North ......More

Supplies are limited and registration is required. Join Natick Center Cultural District's 2024 Artist in Residence, Sunanda Sahay, as she talks and demonstrates Madhubani, or Mithila painting—a 2500 years old folk and traditional style of art from from Bihar, North India. Then, make your own art inspired by her works.  No experience needed. To learn more about the art and the artist, please visit her website: colorofIndia.com  This program is made possible through NCCD's Artist in Natick residency. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/APRIL_2024_FLYERS_(4)_950A3F7F.JPG

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Teens/Tweens: Minecraft Gaming with Zoom Chat (VIRTUAL)

Join us for a VIRTUAL Minecraft Gaming session on the library's 24/7 Minecraft Server!  There are unlimited VIRTUAL spots available (you must have already submitted a library Minecraft application). No need to register - if you have server access, just jump onl......More

Join us for a VIRTUAL Minecraft Gaming session on the library's 24/7 Minecraft Server!  There are unlimited VIRTUAL spots available (you must have already submitted a library Minecraft application). No need to register - if you have server access, just jump online & join us! We'll be chatting on Zoom while playing but chat is NOT required - Robin will share the Zoom meeting ID & password in the game each day. You must apply for access to the 24/7 Minecraft Server at least 24 hours before this session. You will need a Minecraft PC/Java or Pocket Edition/App account to play online.  Parents, please note: Game content includes Creative, Survival Mode, & Player vs. Player modes (fighting/weapons). If you have questions about the game, please contact the Teen Librarian before registering your Teen. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/MINECRAFT_APRIL2024_SM_AB68CFC3.PNG

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Preschool Film Fest

A 30 min. film program for preschoolers and their families. Showing today: Click, Clack, Peep! Dooby Dooby Moo Giggle, Giggle Quack Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/2024_04APRILFILMFEST_1CA86CC7.JPG

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Beginner Computer Classes

Register to sign up for a 4-part course on Basic Computer Literacy This 4-part course is geared towards beginners. Learn how to use and navigate a computer, search and open applications, and use the web for email, searching, and social media. Class Dates: 1/22......More

Register to sign up for a 4-part course on Basic Computer Literacy This 4-part course is geared towards beginners. Learn how to use and navigate a computer, search and open applications, and use the web for email, searching, and social media. Class Dates: 1/22 2/19 3/18 4/22 Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/COMPUTER_LITERACY_(1)_36820F28.PNG

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Play Nights in the Children's Department

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are fo......More

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups. This program will run from February 5 - May 6. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/PLAYNIGHTSFLYER_DDD3009.JPG

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All Together Preschool Storyhour

Join us Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00am in the children's department. We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity! This story hour is geared for ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers. Registration is req......More

Join us Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00am in the children's department. We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity! This story hour is geared for ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers. Registration is required. Each All Together Preschool Storytime has a separate registration Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/PRESCHOOLSTORYHOURAPRILMAYFLYER_1293DCB3.JPG

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Virtual Qigong

About Fengyang Qi Gong: Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi G......More

About Fengyang Qi Gong: Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy". About Gina VanWingerden Gina VanWingerden is a practitioner of Fengyang Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gina is also an Emergency Medical Technician and CPR instructor. She is currently an EMS Lieutenant with her local fire department, and has been with them for 13 years. Registration is required.   *Please be sure to enter a valid email address, as zoom room code will be sent in your email confirmation.  Please review the following User Agreement carefully before participating in this Zoom exercise class.  You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Morse Institute Library and its instructors from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/FEB_2024_FLYERS_C5AAB637.JPG

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Teens: Make Your Own Lightsaber

Are you strong with the Force? Join us to make your own lightsaber - and yes, it actually lights up! You'll have a choice of colors: blue, red, or green This is a TWO SESSION project; you must be able to attend both sessions for the full time in order to make your lig......More

Are you strong with the Force? Join us to make your own lightsaber - and yes, it actually lights up! You'll have a choice of colors: blue, red, or green This is a TWO SESSION project; you must be able to attend both sessions for the full time in order to make your lightsaber; register here to attend both sessions. In the interest of fairness, if you've previously made a lightsaber with us you are not eligible for this workshop. Please limit registrations to 2 per family. This is a special MakerLAB for Teens ages 11-18. Event is free, but space is limited & registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: a signed waiver is required to participate in MakerLAB. Teen MakerLAB is generously sponsored by MathWorks! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/LIGHTSABERS_APRIL2024_SM_FCC3DEA6.PNG

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, April 24 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs,......More

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, April 24 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half. Registration is required. Each program has a separate registration. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/TODDLERTIMEAPRILMAYFLYER_25307A5A.JPG

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Baby Play

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required.  We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, April 24 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-w......More

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required.  We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, April 24 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/BABYPLAYMARCHFLYER_834EAEE9.JPG

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Tween Explorations: Button Making

Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, April 25 @3:45pm. This week we are creating Buttons! This program is geared for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Each Tween Exploration program requires its own......More

Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, April 25 @3:45pm. This week we are creating Buttons! This program is geared for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Each Tween Exploration program requires its own registration. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/BUTTONMAKING_A57D37C1.JPG

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IN PERSON Author Talk: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist

Please register to receive reminders and notifications, walk-ins will also be accepted.  Author, Bob Ainsworth,  will review the details of the Isabella Stewart Gardner case, the suspects, and the motives behind the world’s most valued art theft. He will also tell ......More

Please register to receive reminders and notifications, walk-ins will also be accepted.  Author, Bob Ainsworth,  will review the details of the Isabella Stewart Gardner case, the suspects, and the motives behind the world’s most valued art theft. He will also tell of his own brush with the infamous crime. About: Bob Ainsworth is the author of Duped, a fictional account of the still unsolved 1990 art heist at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Signed copies of his historical fiction books Duped, Conned and Scammed will be available for purchase.  Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/JANUARY_2024_FLYERS_(8)_6394F61B.JPG

Morse Institute Library at Lebowitz Meeting Hall

Project ABC

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with......More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories. We will play learn, and grow together!

Morse Institute Library at Lebowitz Meeting Hall

Teens/Tweens: Minecraft Gaming with Zoom Chat (VIRTUAL)

Join us for a VIRTUAL Minecraft Gaming session on the library's 24/7 Minecraft Server!  There are unlimited VIRTUAL spots available (you must have already submitted a library Minecraft application). No need to register - if you have server access, just jump onl......More

Join us for a VIRTUAL Minecraft Gaming session on the library's 24/7 Minecraft Server!  There are unlimited VIRTUAL spots available (you must have already submitted a library Minecraft application). No need to register - if you have server access, just jump online & join us! We'll be chatting on Zoom while playing but chat is NOT required - Robin will share the Zoom meeting ID & password in the game each day. You must apply for access to the 24/7 Minecraft Server at least 24 hours before this session. You will need a Minecraft PC/Java or Pocket Edition/App account to play online.  Parents, please note: Game content includes Creative, Survival Mode, & Player vs. Player modes (fighting/weapons). If you have questions about the game, please contact the Teen Librarian before registering your Teen. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/MINECRAFT_APRIL2024_SM_AB68CFC3.PNG

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Teens/Tweens: Book Hedgehog Kit Pick Up (TAKE N MAKE)

Celebrate Earth Day by recycling a book to make a super cute Book Hedgehog! The kit will come with a book and all supplies to personalize your hedgie! This is a Take N Make project: kit will be available to pick up at the first floor desk we'll hold kits at the 1st......More

Celebrate Earth Day by recycling a book to make a super cute Book Hedgehog! The kit will come with a book and all supplies to personalize your hedgie! This is a Take N Make project: kit will be available to pick up at the first floor desk we'll hold kits at the 1st floor desk for a week after that limit of 1 kit per family, please This is a Teen/Tween event for ages 11-18 & 5th graders. Event is free, but space is limited & registration is required. Teen & Tween events are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/BOOK_HEDGEHOG_SM_185E59E7.PNG

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Lego Free Build

Come design and build your own green world with us! We're celebrating Earth Day Around Natick with our favorite reusable toy - legos! Kids ages 4+ with a grownup partner can drop by on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00-11:30am and create whatever you would like. We provide......More

Come design and build your own green world with us! We're celebrating Earth Day Around Natick with our favorite reusable toy - legos! Kids ages 4+ with a grownup partner can drop by on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00-11:30am and create whatever you would like. We provide the legos! Make sure to check out the other fun Earth Day events happening around Natick all weekend long! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/LEGOEARTHDAYFLYER_D3A81FA6.JPG

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Preschool Film Fest

A 30 min. film program for preschoolers and their families. Showing today: Duck on a Bike The Duckling Gets a Cookie Make Way for Ducklings Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/2024_04APRILFILMFEST_4A80D7F7.JPG

Morse Institute Library at Lebowitz Meeting Hall

Digging into the Archives

Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about historic resources in-house and online you can use to start researching the history of Natick! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space t......More

Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about historic resources in-house and online you can use to start researching the history of Natick! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start your research.    Registration is required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/1_CC28ED73.PNG

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Play Nights in the Children's Department

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are fo......More

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups. This program will run from February 5 - May 6. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/morseinstitute/PLAYNIGHTSFLYER_DDD3009.JPG

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