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. https://needhamm......More

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. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-storytime-41/

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Barnyard Storytime

Join teachers from Celebree Preschool for a special farm animal storytime with songs. Drop in for ages 2 and up. For more information about Celebree School's programs for infants to preschoolers visit https://www.celebre......More

Join teachers from Celebree Preschool for a special farm animal storytime with songs. Drop in for ages 2 and up. For more information about Celebree School's programs for infants to preschoolers visit https://www.celebree.com/newton-ma/ https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/barnyard-storytime/

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CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures

CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures is a  6 session series where kids learn movie making. Participants will explore how to craft their own Pokémon tales, design costumes, and film a short narrative that blends hand drawn and animated settings and backgrounds with live-actio......More

CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures is a  6 session series where kids learn movie making. Participants will explore how to craft their own Pokémon tales, design costumes, and film a short narrative that blends hand drawn and animated settings and backgrounds with live-action performances and exhilarating special effect power-ups added in post-production! For ages 5 to 8. Registration is closed. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cinemakidz-pokemon-adventures-7/

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Friends Program: A Fresh Voice from the Harlem Renaissance: Dorothy Peterson

Friends Program: Wellesley College Professor Octavio Gonzalez - A Fresh Voice from the Harlem Renaissance: Dorothy Peterson Wellesley College professor Octavio Gonzalez will celebrate the Harlem Renaissance of 100 years ago through the lens of educator/translator Do......More

Friends Program: Wellesley College Professor Octavio Gonzalez - A Fresh Voice from the Harlem Renaissance: Dorothy Peterson Wellesley College professor Octavio Gonzalez will celebrate the Harlem Renaissance of 100 years ago through the lens of educator/translator Dorothy R. Peterson, an important figure whose legacy has been overshadowed by other luminaries. Peterson was a close friend of novelist Nella Larsen, as well as poet Langston Hughes, with whom Peterson collaborated on many translations from the Spanish to the English. Peterson also introduced Hughes to major Puerto Rican poets of the era, including Nicolás Guillén, with whom Hughes developed a close relationship as fellow poets. Professor Gonzalez will present other aspects of Peterson’s life, including her lifelong work as a teacher and educator as well as her final years as an expatriate in Spain. In the final decades of her career, Peterson devoted herself to archiving the manuscripts and ephemera of the Harlem Renaissance, ensuring the continuity of that period into the present, by curating and helping to promote the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of African-American Arts and Letters at Yale University. This Collection is where Peterson’s own papers are found.  Professor González is the Barbara Morris Caspersen Associate Professor of Humanities and an Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing at Wellesley College. He is the President of the Modernist Studies Association and on the editorial board of the Queer Feminist Maternities Book Series. This Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. Registration is required. ***IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL AFTER REGISTERING, PLEASE CALL THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT (781-455-7559 X2) TO CHECK REGISTRATION STATUS*** https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-program-wellesley-college-professor-octavio-gonzalez-the-harlem-renaissance/

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Read to Ruby

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. ......More

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-ruby-7/

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Read to Ruby

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. ......More

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-ruby-8/

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Read to Ruby

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. ......More

Ruby the Therapy Dog is listening to young readers. Reading aloud to a dog helps children build confidence in reading. 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. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-ruby-9/

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Preschool Palooza

Join librarian Elise for 45 minutes of songs, stories, and movement!   For children ages 3 through 6. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-palooza-226/

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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 ......More

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). To be able to facilitate more meaningful conversations, we've decided to mix it up this year with 2 different sessions! High Schoolers will meet first from 2:45 - 3:30 pm and Middle Schoolers are welcome to join in from 3:30 - 4:15 pm We'll also have some tables set up at the back of the room in case teens would like to come down and do their homework inside the Community Room. If you have any questions about these drop-in sessions, feel free to reach out to either Tony at [email protected] or Erin at [email protected] and they'll be happy to help out. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-group-takeover-with-tony-for-middle-school-and-high-schoolers-6/

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Needham SEPAC Monthly Meeting

Needham SEPAC Monthly Meeting First Monday of each month through June 2025. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/needham-sepac-monthly-meeting-18/

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Construction Worker Storytime

Storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement and Construction Workers! for children aged 2 and up with their caregiver.   https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/construction-workers-storytime-2/

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NFPL Afternoon Book Club - Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revis......More

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. In Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork. The irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made Pygmalion one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed. Pygmalion is available in print, Large Print, Playaway and Book on CD audiobook, and as an E-book and digital audiobook on Libby and Hoopla.  This event will be Hybrid - Live in Person in the Community Room as well as via ZOOM. Please send email to [email protected] if you wish to be added to the list to receive the Zoom link to this event.  https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nfpl-afternoon-book-club-pygmalion-by-george-bernard-shaw/

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Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code

Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 7-12 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. Snacks ......More

Calling all coders! Come join our introductory Block Coding Club for 7-12 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. Snacks will be provided. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-coding-club-fiero-code-2/

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Traditional Quilters of Needham

Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/traditional-quilters-of-needham-32/

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Metro West Knitters Guild

Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month with the exception of April. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/metro-west-knitters-guild-34/

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Sing, Move, and a Story

Join Community Connections for in-person singing, movement and a shared story! Let's get your little one's fine motor, gross motor, language and early literacy skills growing. For children 0 - 5 with a parent/caregiver. Friday, October 4th from 10:30 - 11:00 am, at t......More

Join Community Connections for in-person singing, movement and a shared story! Let's get your little one's fine motor, gross motor, language and early literacy skills growing. For children 0 - 5 with a parent/caregiver. Friday, October 4th from 10:30 - 11:00 am, at the Needham Library. Contact Jodi at [email protected] with questions and visit www.familyaccesscommunityconnections.com for more information about all of our free programs and services.  Register for Sing, Move, and a Story through Family Access at  https://forms.office.com/r/XDmRygWse4 https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sing-move-and-a-story-8/

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Felted Friends Series with Pop Up Art School - A Program Series Ages 13 - 18!

Needle felted Hedgehog! – the LAST part of the Felted Friends series of critters brought to you by Pop Up Art School! During the program for Teens for ages 13 – 18, learn how to needle felt wool with Pop Up Art School in a friendly environment. Use a barbed needle......More

Needle felted Hedgehog! – the LAST part of the Felted Friends series of critters brought to you by Pop Up Art School! During the program for Teens for ages 13 – 18, learn how to needle felt wool with Pop Up Art School in a friendly environment. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a 3D felted Hedgehog. In this beginner friendly class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Needle felting is fun, easy, and relaxing! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Young Adult Librarian, Erin Bassett, at [email protected]. This program, although originally scheduled to take place at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, will now be held in the Needham Free Public Library’s Community Room. Funding for this program made possible by the use of Library State Aid. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/felted-friends-series-with-pop-up-art-school-a-program-series-ages-13-18-4/

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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 and up.  Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com......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 and up.  Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-time-171/

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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......More

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. For ages 2 and up. For more information on Needham Dance Theatre visit https://www.needhamdancetheatre.com/ https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-dance-with-needham-dance-theatre-9/

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Block Printing with Anne Nydam

Block Printing with Anne Nydam for Ages 16 and up Block printing is a distinctive and dramatic art form with a long history and a modern feel. Come learn how to design, carve, and print your own rubber block print to make original art which could be printed as note ......More

Block Printing with Anne Nydam for Ages 16 and up Block printing is a distinctive and dramatic art form with a long history and a modern feel. Come learn how to design, carve, and print your own rubber block print to make original art which could be printed as note cards to send to friends and family, or framed and hung on the wall. Whether you have lots of experience with art or have never tried before, this is a great opportunity to give your creative side a chance to play. Limited to 20. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/block-printing-with-anne-nydam/

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Chinese Storytime

A storytime in Chinese to promote reading, speaking and learning about Chinese culture. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.   https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chinese-storytime-28/

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CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures

CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures is a  6 session series where kids learn movie making. Participants will explore how to craft their own Pokémon tales, design costumes, and film a short narrative that blends hand drawn and animated settings and backgrounds with live-actio......More

CinemaKidz Pokemon Adventures is a  6 session series where kids learn movie making. Participants will explore how to craft their own Pokémon tales, design costumes, and film a short narrative that blends hand drawn and animated settings and backgrounds with live-action performances and exhilarating special effect power-ups added in post-production! For ages 5 to 8. Registration is closed. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cinemakidz-pokemon-adventures-8/

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Monkey Mind Belly Breath Children's Yoga

Joanie Woodward's program joyfully weaves laughter, yoga, mindfulness, deep belly breathing, art, and reading.  For children ages 2 and up. Start your week off with a mindful note on Monday mornings!   Her children’s book “Seven Little Monkeys” was awarded the Natio......More

Joanie Woodward's program joyfully weaves laughter, yoga, mindfulness, deep belly breathing, art, and reading.  For children ages 2 and up. Start your week off with a mindful note on Monday mornings!   Her children’s book “Seven Little Monkeys” was awarded the National Parenting Publications Honors Award and the reason she is a sought after teacher and presenter at the nation's largest Kids Yoga Conference in Washington, D.C. and at libraries, schools and museums. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monkey-mind-belly-breath-childrens-yoga-45/

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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 ......More

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). To be able to facilitate more meaningful conversations, we've decided to mix it up this year with 2 different sessions! High Schoolers will meet first from 2:45 - 3:30 pm and Middle Schoolers are welcome to join in from 3:30 - 4:15 pm We'll also have some tables set up at the back of the room in case teens would like to come down and do their homework inside the Community Room. If you have any questions about these drop-in sessions, feel free to reach out to either Tony at [email protected] or Erin at [email protected] and they'll be happy to help out. https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-group-takeover-with-tony-for-middle-school-and-high-schoolers-7/

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