Wiggle Words

Join Miss Annie Lee  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun! This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wi......More

Join Miss Annie Lee  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun! This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wiggle-words-150/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Fun with Colors!

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required) https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coloring-club-46/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Discoveries Non-Fiction Book Club

Explore fascinating true stories with us every month. From history and science, to biographies and current events, we will discuss a wide range of topics. Connect with fellow readers, share your thoughts, and expand your knowledge in a friendly, engaging environment. ......More

Explore fascinating true stories with us every month. From history and science, to biographies and current events, we will discuss a wide range of topics. Connect with fellow readers, share your thoughts, and expand your knowledge in a friendly, engaging environment.  The Discoveries Non-Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay at their July 17th meeting. "The author of the New York Times bestselling The Book of Delights is back with Volume II. In this spirited second collection of short, lyrical, genre-defying essays, again written daily over a year, one of America’s most original and observant voices celebrates the ordinary, helping us see our extraordinary world anew. Delights: Book II is a record of the small wonders we so often overlook in our busy lives. Among Gay’s funny, poetic, philosophical delights: bonding with a pipsqueak of a puppy, observing how his mother bakes 18 kinds of cookies before her grandchildren arrive, the tenderness he feels when he sees an adult wearing braces, or even the acknowledgment that often for him the preamble is more delightful than the thing itself: 'putting on your socks and tying up your shoes, and, if you’re the type, filling up your water bottle and doing some light stretching, but skipping the walk entirely'" (www.rossgay.net). All are welcome! Contact Melissa Wentworth with any questions: [email protected] No registration is necessary. Copies of each month’s book will be available at the Circulation Desk. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/discoveries-non-fiction-book-club-27/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

VIRTUAL: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. Please register at the link bel......More

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. Please register at the link below: https://libraryc.org/shrewsburypubliclibrary/78640 Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover. Register now for an event you don’t want to miss! About the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-discerning-the-truth-with-marie-lu-9th-12th-grade/

Library Speakers Consortium

Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin

Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. The......More

Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. The Aequora curriculum will introduce the basics of Latin vocabulary, grammar, Roman culture, and mythology through interactive activities, hands-on story-telling, and exciting games. Such activities include matching games and puzzles, acting out skits and plays, creating crafts that the Romans used to make, and (safe) relay races. More importantly, Aequora is designed to engage the student's critical and analytical thinking skills, whether through re-enacting a famous ancient battle or a serious discussion about the outdated societal norms enacted by the Romans. This class is led by Aaron Z as part of our Teens Teach program. This class will meet on Thursdays throughout the summer. Please register for each session you'd like to attend - you do not need to attend each week to participate. For grades 5-8. Registration required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/aequora-teaching-literacy-with-latin-50/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Reading Glasses- 20's & 30's Book Club

Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet. We will discuss Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton. Copies......More

Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet. We will discuss Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.  New attendees, please email [email protected] to be added to the notification list. All attendees will receive a Google Meet invite closer to the meeting date. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-glasses-20s-30s-book-club-7/

Meeting Room B Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Python for Beginners

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create th......More

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create their own programs, including simple games, and develop problem solving skills essential for coding. This program is the perfect first step for those who may have no experience with coding but are passionate to learn! Led by SHS students Neha N and Tanay G. This class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, July 7th-25th. For rising grades 6-8. Registration required.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/python-for-beginners-12/

Meeting Room B Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers Time

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement. All Makers tools are designated into zones, including general craft, sewing, and XY cutter (silhouette). A full list of All Makers tools can be accessed in this document. The SPL Learning Lab Makerspace provides access to tools and machines. Users must bring their own materials. Per the Makerspace Policy, some materials are excluded from the Makerspace. See the Policy for details. To use the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace during All Makers times, users who have completed the Makerspace Orientation must sign-in at the reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Usage of Makerspace tools during All Makers times is on a first come, first serve basis. No instruction is provided during All Makers times. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-makers-time-96/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Good Day Memory Café

A memory café is a welcoming place for people living with cognitive changes their care partners, family and friends. It’s an opportunity to have an enjoyable afternoon listening to music, socializing with others who understand and to explore new things.  P.E. James wi......More

A memory café is a welcoming place for people living with cognitive changes their care partners, family and friends. It’s an opportunity to have an enjoyable afternoon listening to music, socializing with others who understand and to explore new things.  P.E. James will perform at the July 18th memory café. P.E. has been entertaining audiences by singing and playing acoustic guitar for over four decades. He is an interpreter of well-known songs, having a large repertoire that ranges from sing-along classics, standards and show tunes, to acoustic rock songs of the 70’s. The Good Day Café meets the first and third Friday of each month in the Shrewsbury Public Library from 2 – 3:30 PM. Performances will start at 2 PM. Social time 1:30 - 2 PM. Contact Charlotte Budge [email protected] https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/good-day-memory-caf-69/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Summer Crafternoons

Drop in for weekly themed crafting in the Children’s Program Room. Adult supervision required. Geared for children in kindergarten and up. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-crafternoons-4/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Composting 101

Kate from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens is coming to help us compost! Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? Yep. We've got it all covered, from the "how to" to the "how much". http......More

Kate from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens is coming to help us compost! Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? Yep. We've got it all covered, from the "how to" to the "how much". https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/composting-101/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Fairy Tale Storytime

Join us in the Children’s Courtyard for Fairy Tale Story Time! We’ll share magical stories and songs and have a royally fun time. Costumes are welcome! This program is best for ages 2 and up, but everyone is welcome. Storytime will be moved indoors in the event of in......More

Join us in the Children’s Courtyard for Fairy Tale Story Time! We’ll share magical stories and songs and have a royally fun time. Costumes are welcome! This program is best for ages 2 and up, but everyone is welcome. Storytime will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fairy-tale-storytime/

Children's Courtyard Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers Time

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement. All Makers tools are designated into zones, including general craft, sewing, and XY cutter (silhouette). A full list of All Makers tools can be accessed in this document. The SPL Learning Lab Makerspace provides access to tools and machines. Users must bring their own materials. Per the Makerspace Policy, some materials are excluded from the Makerspace. See the Policy for details. To use the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace during All Makers times, users who have completed the Makerspace Orientation must sign-in at the reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Usage of Makerspace tools during ALl Makers times is on a first come, first serve basis. No instruction is provided during All Makers times. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-makers-time-45/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Movie screening Captain America - Brave New World 2025

Captain America--Brave New World 2025, 135 min., rated PG-13 --popcorn will be served https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-screening-9/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Castle Siege STEM Challenge

Get ready for an epic engineering challenge! In this hands-on, team-based activity, kids will split into two sides: one will design and build a mighty castle to defend, while the other creates siege machines to try and bring it down. Will the castle stand strong—or wi......More

Get ready for an epic engineering challenge! In this hands-on, team-based activity, kids will split into two sides: one will design and build a mighty castle to defend, while the other creates siege machines to try and bring it down. Will the castle stand strong—or will the catapults conquer? For kids entering grades 2-5. Registration is required. Please note: We will gladly hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start of the program. After that, we may offer your spot to someone who is waiting. Please plan your arrival accordingly. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/castle-siege-stem-challenge/

Children's Courtyard Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Tiny Tots Playgroup

This 60-minute open playgroup is for children under three and their grownups. (Siblings welcome!) This is a great opportunity to socialize and learn from one another! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/infant-explorers-47/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Book Beats

Now on Mondays! Join Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for preschoolers and their grownups, but all are welcome. N......More

Now on Mondays! Join Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for preschoolers and their grownups, but all are welcome. No registration required! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-beats-139/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Python for Beginners

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create th......More

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create their own programs, including simple games, and develop problem solving skills essential for coding. This program is the perfect first step for those who may have no experience with coding but are passionate to learn! Led by SHS students Neha N and Tanay G. This class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, July 7th-25th. For rising grades 6-8. Registration required.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/python-for-beginners-13/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

On My Own Storytime

In this independent storytime for ages 3–5, kids join the fun on their own while grown-ups wait just outside. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build confidence, practice being apart from caregivers, and learn early classroom skills like listenin......More

In this independent storytime for ages 3–5, kids join the fun on their own while grown-ups wait just outside. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build confidence, practice being apart from caregivers, and learn early classroom skills like listening and taking turns. We encourage caregivers to talk with their child ahead of time so they know they’ll be attending independently and can feel prepared for this big step! Space is limited in this program. Please stop at the Children's Desk to pick up a name tag to secure your child's spot. Name tags will be available starting 30 minutes before the program. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/on-my-own-storytime-6/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Trained Maker Appointments

This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More

This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage.  Trained Maker machine appointments open two weeks in advance. Training occurs during your first appointment. The length of the appointment is 2 hours, please plan accordingly. The Shrewsbury Public Library does not provide supplies for your project, you must bring your own. If you are making an appointment for the Embroidery Machine, you may pay for embroidery thread and tear-away stabilizer at the library. To make an appointment visit this page. For questions about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace email [email protected]. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/trained-maker-appointments-98/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

D&D: Join the Party!

Calling all knights, princesses, and adventurers! Join us for a magical medieval party with crafts, games, and castle fun—no Dungeons & Dragons experience needed. Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite royal, hero, or creature. Perfect for kids who love fa......More

Calling all knights, princesses, and adventurers! Join us for a magical medieval party with crafts, games, and castle fun—no Dungeons & Dragons experience needed. Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite royal, hero, or creature. Perfect for kids who love fantasy and fun! All are welcome. No registration required! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-join-the-party/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Drop-in Coloring!

Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out!  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-coloring-2/

Young Adult Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Build It Club

Drop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including  KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More

Drop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including  KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/build-it-club-66/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Tinker Time

Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More

Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tinker-time-168/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

I.C.A.N. Workshop

A presentation sponsored by America's Best Defense on the importance of standing up for yourself in peer pressure situations. We will demonstrate how to safely extract yourself from pressured situations in a school or extracurricular environment using mostly verbal ta......More

A presentation sponsored by America's Best Defense on the importance of standing up for yourself in peer pressure situations. We will demonstrate how to safely extract yourself from pressured situations in a school or extracurricular environment using mostly verbal tactics. For ages 7-12.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/i-c-a-n-workshop/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

LEGO: Free Build

Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-free-build-3/...More

Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-free-build-3/

Young Adult Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Lego Club

Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos.  Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires.  For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos.   Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator.  https://shrewsburyma......More

Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos.  Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires.  For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos.   Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-127/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a casual......More

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.m. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/spanish-conversation-club-112/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More

Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfortable space for our littlest participants. Additional parking is located across Rt. 140 by the Congregational Church. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babies-books-and-bubbles-151/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More

Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfortable space for our littlest participants. Additional parking is located across Rt. 140 by the Congregational Church. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babies-books-and-bubbles-203/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Python for Beginners

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create th......More

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create their own programs, including simple games, and develop problem solving skills essential for coding. This program is the perfect first step for those who may have no experience with coding but are passionate to learn! Led by SHS students Neha N and Tanay G. This class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, July 7th-25th. For rising grades 6-8. Registration required.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/python-for-beginners-14/

Meeting Room B Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Trained Maker Appointments

This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More

This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage.  Trained Maker machine appointments open two weeks in advance. Training occurs during your first appointment. The length of the appointment is 2 hours, please plan accordingly. The Shrewsbury Public Library does not provide supplies for your project, you must bring your own. If you are making an appointment for the Embroidery Machine, you may pay for embroidery thread and tear-away stabilizer at the library. To make an appointment visit this page. For questions about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace email [email protected]. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/trained-maker-appointments-46/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Teens Take Over the Kitchen

Impress your friends and family with some new recipes! In this summer series of cooking classes we’ll be focusing on foods that are great for hot days. Participants will get to experiment with ingredients and flavors as they learn how to make the following dishes: Ju......More

Impress your friends and family with some new recipes! In this summer series of cooking classes we’ll be focusing on foods that are great for hot days. Participants will get to experiment with ingredients and flavors as they learn how to make the following dishes: July 9th - Onigiri (Rice Balls with Vegetarian Fillings) July 23rd - Picnic/Tea Party Spread August 6th - Fresh Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Register for each class (July 9th, 23rd, and August 6th) separately. No kitchen experience required. Those with food allergies should exercise caution and may contact the library before registering to ask for details. For rising grades 5-12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teens-take-over-the-kitchen-6/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

VIRTUAL: Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Please register at the link below: ......More

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Please register at the link below: https://libraryc.org/shrewsburypubliclibrary/79152 Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout. Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives. Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America. Register now to join the conversation! About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles, California. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-illuminating-hope-and-grace-in-the-face-of-hardship-with-rex-ogle-5th-8th-grade/

Library Speakers Consortium

Ants on a Log concert

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a de......More

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a delight for children and adults. Visit www.AntsonaLogMusic.com for all spring/summer tour dates, and follow the Ants @antsonalogmusic.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ants-on-a-log-concert/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Join Miss Annie Lee  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun! This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wi......More

Join Miss Annie Lee  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun! This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wiggle-words-151/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Fun with Colors!

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required) https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coloring-club-47/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin

Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. The......More

Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. The Aequora curriculum will introduce the basics of Latin vocabulary, grammar, Roman culture, and mythology through interactive activities, hands-on story-telling, and exciting games. Such activities include matching games and puzzles, acting out skits and plays, creating crafts that the Romans used to make, and (safe) relay races. More importantly, Aequora is designed to engage the student's critical and analytical thinking skills, whether through re-enacting a famous ancient battle or a serious discussion about the outdated societal norms enacted by the Romans. This class is led by Aaron Z as part of our Teens Teach program. This class will meet on Thursdays throughout the summer. Please register for each session you'd like to attend - you do not need to attend each week to participate. For grades 5-8. Registration required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/aequora-teaching-literacy-with-latin-51/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Sew a Dice/Project Bag

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a drawstring bag to hold your dice or craft project or treasure to hoard! This class is for learners ages 13+. Space is limited; registration required. Registration for this class opens two weeks before the class. If you h......More

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a drawstring bag to hold your dice or craft project or treasure to hoard! This class is for learners ages 13+. Space is limited; registration required. Registration for this class opens two weeks before the class. If you have questions about this program, email [email protected]. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sew-a-dice-project-bag/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Cookbook Book Club

A cookbook will be selected every month and copies will be available at the main desk during the first week of the month. Participants are invited to choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.  The Cookboo......More

A cookbook will be selected every month and copies will be available at the main desk during the first week of the month. Participants are invited to choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.  The Cookbook Book Club will prepare recipes from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman for their July 24th meeting. "Deb Perelman is the author of two best-selling cookbooks; one of the internet’s most successful food bloggers; the creator of a homegrown brand with more than a million Instagram followers; and the self-taught cook with the tiny kitchen who obsessively tests her recipes to make sure that no bowls are wasted and that the results are always worth the effort. Here, in her third book, Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files, Perelman gives us 100 recipes (including a few favorites from her site) that aim to make shopping easier, preparation more practical and enjoyable, and food more reliably delicious for the home cook" (www.penguinrandomhouse.com). Flatware and silverware will be provided. Please let us know which recipe you have chosen by the 15th of the month by sending an email to Priya at [email protected]. Registration is required.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cookbook-book-club-9/

Meeting Room B Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Python for Beginners

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create th......More

Python for Beginners will introduce kids to the fundamentals of coding through fun activities and projects. Each day participants will explore concepts such as functions, variables, loops, conditionals, and more! Through hands-on exercises kids will learn to create their own programs, including simple games, and develop problem solving skills essential for coding. This program is the perfect first step for those who may have no experience with coding but are passionate to learn! Led by SHS students Neha N and Tanay G. This class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, July 7th-25th. For rising grades 6-8. Registration required.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/python-for-beginners-15/

Meeting Room B Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Makerspace Orientation

To attend All Makers times, users must attend a Makerspace Orientation. For more information about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace visit the Makerspace website. All Makers times are for experienced users only. Users must be capable of handling equipment in a safe an......More

To attend All Makers times, users must attend a Makerspace Orientation. For more information about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace visit the Makerspace website. All Makers times are for experienced users only. Users must be capable of handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Once the orientation is complete, users will have access to the Learning Lab's All Makers hours, which are listed on the Makerspace website. The All Makers orientation does not provide instruction or training for the tools in the space, for the quarterly instruction opportunities offered in the Makerspace, please see the Makerspace website. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks in advance. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/makerspace-orientation-31/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers Time

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement. All Makers tools are designated into zones, including general craft, sewing, and XY cutter (silhouette). A full list of All Makers tools can be accessed in this document. The SPL Learning Lab Makerspace provides access to tools and machines. Users must bring their own materials. Per the Makerspace Policy, some materials are excluded from the Makerspace. See the Policy for details. To use the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace during All Makers times, users who have completed the Makerspace Orientation must sign-in at the reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Usage of Makerspace tools during All Makers times is on a first come, first serve basis. No instruction is provided during All Makers times. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-makers-time-97/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Summer Crafternoons

Drop in for weekly themed crafting in the Children’s Program Room. Adult supervision required. Geared for children in kindergarten and up. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-crafternoons-5/

Children's Program Room Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Brunch & Board Games

Come try out a new board game, or bring your own to set up a game! Brunch and Board games is intended for adults to try new games, teach games you love, and connect with others! There are some light snacks provided to keep you going! Come as a group or as an individua......More

Come try out a new board game, or bring your own to set up a game! Brunch and Board games is intended for adults to try new games, teach games you love, and connect with others! There are some light snacks provided to keep you going! Come as a group or as an individual. We'll provide some games for you to try out, but you are welcome to bring a game you've been wanting to play! Registration is preferred to get an accurate snack amount, but not required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/brunch-board-games-11/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers Time

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement. All Makers tools are designated into zones, including general craft, sewing, and XY cutter (silhouette). A full list of All Makers tools can be accessed in this document. The SPL Learning Lab Makerspace provides access to tools and machines. Users must bring their own materials. Per the Makerspace Policy, some materials are excluded from the Makerspace. See the Policy for details. To use the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace during All Makers times, users who have completed the Makerspace Orientation must sign-in at the reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Usage of Makerspace tools during ALl Makers times is on a first come, first serve basis. No instruction is provided during All Makers times. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-makers-time-46/

Learning Lab Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Financial Futures: Empowering Youth Financial Literacy

Financial Futures is a youth initiative dedicated to equipping teens and the youth with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions - while also allowing them to explore financial careers. Through engaging workshops, online games, detailed int......More

Financial Futures is a youth initiative dedicated to equipping teens and the youth with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions - while also allowing them to explore financial careers. Through engaging workshops, online games, detailed interactive lessons, and community-based events, the program aims to help normalize important money management skills (budgeting, saving, investing, responsible spending). By making these lessons fun and interactive, our goal is to close the financial literacy gap by making this content more accessible and practical. Please bring your own laptop if you have one! For rising grades 4-6.  https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/financial-futures-empowering-youth-financial-literacy/

Meeting Room A Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545