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Thursday January 23 11:15am - 12:30pm EST
Beginner English Class Level 2 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes Nivel 2
Join our class for beginner level 2 adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Mondays and and Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra c......More
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Thursday January 23 11:15am - 12:30pm EST
Beginner English Class Level 2 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes Nivel 2
Join our class for beginner level 2 adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Mondays and and Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra c......More
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Thursday January 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Data Bites: Hoopla & Kanopy
Bring your LUNCH and LEARN about WPL digital resources with a librarian! This month weâll look at Hoopla and Kanopy! https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/data-bites-hoopla-kanopy/
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Thursday January 23 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Intermediate English Class / Clase de InglĂŠs Intermedio
Join our class for intermediate level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing . All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de inglĂŠs para adultos de nivel intermedio! Practicaremos escuchar, habla......More
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Thursday January 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Let The Games Begin!: A Board Game Night
Let the winter board games begin! Have a cup of cocoa and join us for a fun night of community and gaming. We'll have a few classics on hand or bring a game of your own to teach a friend or neighbor! Let's game! https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/let-......More
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Thursday January 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Let's Make Gel Prints: Layered prints using acrylic paint and stencils (For ages 18+)
**Registration is Required** The magic of gel prints is the imperfection and slight unpredictability of it. Using a gel plate you make an impression of your chosen shapes on a light layer of acrylic paint, and then transfer what's remaining onto a piece of paper. You......More
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Friday January 24 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Baby Storytime
Join your favorite librarians for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking. Â ÂĄĂnete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de movimiento, canciones y cuentos para be......More
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Friday January 24 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Social Worker Drop-In Hours
During these drop-in sessions, social workers will be on hand to provide referral services, help with basic needs, Narcan and fentanyl strips, information about mental illness and addiction, and support for loved ones and families. No appointment necessary. https:......More
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Friday January 24 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Beginner English Class 1 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes 1
Join our class for beginner level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de i......More
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Saturday January 25 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Off Kendrik Kids Play Rehearsal
Drama rehearsal for Off Kendrick. Not a Library sponsored event. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/off-kendrik-kids-play-rehearsal/
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Sunday January 26 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods Organizing Meeting
Join Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods for its monthly organizing meeting! WIN is an organization committed to bringing more abundant and affordable housing to Waltham. We will be kicking off 2025 by assigning roles such as policy coordinator, media coordinator, and eve......More
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Monday January 27 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
MassHire: Career Help for Adults
MassHire Career Center satellite location here at the library! MassHire offers job search help, career guidance, resume critiques*, as well as more formal classes and training opportunities, including scholarships for classes and materials. *Please bring in a comple......More
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Monday January 27 11:15am - 12:30pm EST
Beginner English Class Level 2 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes Nivel 2
Join our class for beginner level 2 adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Mondays and and Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra c......More
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Monday January 27 11:15am - 12:30pm EST
Beginner English Class Level 2 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes Nivel 2
Join our class for beginner level 2 adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Mondays and and Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra c......More
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Monday January 27 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Open Makerspace Session (All Ages)
This is a drop in session for all ages so join us anytime during these hours. During Open Sessions, you can join us to learn & create. Our Cricuts, 3D Printers, Sewing Machine, and several Crafting Supplies (beading, embroidery, weaving, origami, & more) will all be ......More
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Monday January 27 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter
Registration to use the Laser Cutter is mandatory. In order to use the laser cutter during our Open Maker Sessions, you must have already taken the Laser Cutter 101 class. If you have taken the 101 class and would like to use laser cutter on a different day, please ......More
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Monday January 27 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Intermediate English Class / Clase de InglĂŠs Intermedio
Join our class for intermediate level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing . All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de inglĂŠs para adultos de nivel intermedio! Practicaremos escuchar, habla......More
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Monday January 27 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter
Registration to use the Laser Cutter is mandatory. In order to use the laser cutter during our Open Maker Sessions, you must have already taken the Laser Cutter 101 class. If you have taken the 101 class and would like to use laser cutter on a different day, please ......More
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Monday January 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Real Talk: Black History Month Jeopardy
đ˘Teens! Join us for Black History Month Jeopardy! Monday, January 27 from 6-8PM in the Teen Room. Test your knowledge, take a chance to win prizes, hang with friends, eat good food. For grades 6-12 only. Real Talk is a for-youth by-youth forum for discussing i......More
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Monday January 27 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
Initiating Inspiration Book Group: Love Is The Way by Bishop Michael Curry
This month we'll be discussing Bishop Michael Curry's Love Is The Way: Holding On To Hope In Troubling Times. Â Pick up a copy at the lib......More
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Tuesday January 28 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Te Cuento un Cuento
Ănete a nosotros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en espaĂąol. ÂĄHabrĂĄn cuentos, rimas, canciones y mucha diversiĂłn! Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all ages. https://waltham.assabetinterac......More
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Tuesday January 28 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
English Learner Book Group
Join us in the Literacy Classroom to read a short novel in English. Each class we will read, discuss, and grow our vocabulary in English! https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/english-learner-book-group-4/
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Tuesday January 28 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Metro South/West Youth Connections Teen Career Center
đ˘TEENS! Are you looking to build your resume? Find a job? Write a cover letter? Research college scholarship opportunities? Visit our Metro South/West Youth Connections Teen Career Center! Located in the WPL Teen Room on Tuesdays from 1-5PM. We are ......More
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Tuesday January 28 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Youth Connections
Youth Connections is an education, job, and training program for eligible young adults between the ages of 17-24. Our team will work one-on-one with clients to help them discover their career pathway, learn valuable on-the-job skills, and gain work experience. Youth C......More
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Tuesday January 28 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Beginner English Class 1 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes 1
Join our class for beginner level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de i......More
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Tuesday January 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Teen Board Game Night
đ˘Teens! Join us for BOARD GAME NIGHTS in the WPL Teen Room on TUESDAYS from 6-8PM! We'll play classics like Clue, Chess, and Settlers of Catan, while learning new Teen Room favorites like Squirmish and We didn't Playtest This At All! This event is generously supp......More
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Tuesday January 28 6:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Family Storytime
Join us for a stories, songs and silliness! This evening storytime is fun for all ages. ÂĄĂnase a nosotros para escuchar historias, canciones y risas! Esta hora de cuentos por la noche es divertida para todas las edades. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More
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Tuesday January 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Darning Knits (Ages 8+)
**Registration is Required** This class is for patrons ages 8 and up. Learn how to repair knit items with this old school cool technique. This technique does require a lot of focus and practice, but we'll get the basics down together If you register for an event an......More
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Wednesday January 29 9:15am - 4:45pm EST
City of Watertown Communications
We are having a retreat meeting to create new initiatives. Not a Library sponsored event. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/city-of-watertown-communications/
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Wednesday January 29 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music and dancing on the Library lawn! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome! ÂĄĂnase a sus bibliotecarios favoritos para escuchar historias, rimas, mĂşsica y baile en el ja......More
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Wednesday January 29 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Kids Makers' Club: LEGO Creations
Come and build a stupendous structure with the Library's collection of LEGOs. Recommended for ages 5 and up. / Ven y construye una estupenda estructura con la colecciĂłn de LEGO de la biblioteca. Recomendado para mayores de 5 aĂąos. https://waltham.assabetinteractiv......More
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Wednesday January 29 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
đ¨ Teen Makers: Shrinky Dink Plastic Keychains đ§¸
đ˘Teens! Join us for a crafternoon making custom keychains using shrinky dink plastic. Wednesday, January 29 at 4PM in the WPL Teen Room! This event is generously supported by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library. đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨đ¨ đ˘ÂĄAdolescentes! Ă......More
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Wednesday January 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Intercambio! English and Spanish Language Exchange
Join us in the Literacy Classroom to practice Spanish and English language skills! Practice speaking in English for 30 minutes, then switch and practice speaking in Spanish for 30 minutes A great way to improve fluency in your non-dominant language and get to know p......More
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Wednesday January 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
⨠Teen Anime Club â¨
đ˘Teens! Join us for ANIME CLUB in the WPL Teen Room from 6-8PM in JANUARY! Wednesday: 1/8 Thursday: 1/16 Wednesday: 1/22 Wednesday: 1/29 We'll watch lots of anime classics, discuss our favorites, and enjoy some snacks! For grades 6-12. This event is gen......More
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Wednesday January 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Waltham Sketch Club
Group of local artists. Not a Library sponsored event. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/waltham-sketch-club-4/
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Wednesday January 29 6:15pm - 7:45pm EST
Introduction to English-Beginner Class
Join our class for beginner level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de inglĂŠs para adultos de nivel 1 principiante! Practicaremos escuchar, hablar......More
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Thursday January 30 11:15am - 12:30pm EST
Beginner English Class Level 2 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes Nivel 2
Join our class for beginner level 2 adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Mondays and and Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra c......More
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Thursday January 30 3:30pm - 6:30pm EST
đ¨Teen Night at the Rose Art Museumđ¨
đ˘Teens! Join us for a TEEN NIGHT at the Rose Art Museum! đ¨There will be art viewing, art making, and pizza! đ đAND we're providing free transportation to the museum on Waltham's Tick Tock Trolley! đ The trolley will leave Waltham Public Library at 3:45PM and ret......More
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Thursday January 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Watch City Watches: Past Lives (PG-13)
Join us for Watch City Watches! This month our movie night will feature the award-winning romantic drama Past Lives. Follow two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of......More
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Thursday January 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
English Paper Piecing (For ages 10+)
**Registration is Required** Spend a cozy afternoon learning a basic quilting technique. English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a quilting technique that uses paper backing to create regular shapes you can use for future quilting projects. All materials will be provided. ......More
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Thursday January 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
đŹ Teen Movie Night đ˝
đ˘Teens! Join us for a MOVIE NIGHT in the WPL Teen Room on Thursday, JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 30 from 6-8PM! đżSnacks will be providedđż Ask a librarian what we'll be watching! For grades 6-12. This event is generously supported by the Friends of the Waltham Public......More
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Friday January 31 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Baby Storytime
Join your favorite librarians for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking. Â ÂĄĂnete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de movimiento, canciones y cuentos para be......More
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Friday January 31 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Social Worker Drop-In Hours
During these drop-in sessions, social workers will be on hand to provide referral services, help with basic needs, Narcan and fentanyl strips, information about mental illness and addiction, and support for loved ones and families. No appointment necessary. https:......More
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Friday January 31 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Beginner English Class 1 / Clase de Ingles para Principiantes 1
Join our class for beginner level adult English language learners! We will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing two times per week. This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm. All learners and languages are welcome! ÂĄĂnase nuestra clase de i......More
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Saturday February 1 9:00am - 9:00pm EST
The Ancient Mediterranean World in LEGO Exhibit
Come see "The Ancient Mediterranean World in LEGO" exhibit by Brandeis Professor Michael McGlin and Brandeis students, in the Children's Display Case all month! https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-ancient-mediterranean-world-in-lego-exhibit/
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Saturday February 1 9:15am - 11:30am EST
Watertown Toastmasters Meeting
Watertown Toastmasters Meeting. Not a Library sponsored event. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/watertown-toastmasters-meeting-18/
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Saturday February 1 10:00am - 11:30am EST
PJ Library Shalom Together Shabbat
This program is for families with children ages 0-8 years and is a chance to celebrate Shabbat together through songs, music, stories, crafts and more. This is a partnership between JCC Greater Boston and Temple Shalom of Newton. Not a Library sponsored program. ht......More
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Sunday February 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Girl Scouts troop meeting. Not a Library sponsored event. https://waltham.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/girl-scouts-troop-meeting-8/