Woburn Public Library
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Monday June 17 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Photograph Digitization Day in the Archives: Bring in Your Own Photographs for Scanning
This is an exciting opportunity to have your personal photographs professionally digitized by the Archivist! If you’re interested in family history, chances are strong that you have albums and shoeboxes full of old family photographs. Knowing how to care for these pr......More
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Coloring
Coloring is an activity we think of as being for kids. However, it can be beneficial for adults. Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help to promote overall wellness......More
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Family Storytime
Join us for a morning of stories, songs and fun! Each storytime will feature two special guest readers! This storytime is for ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome. Registration is required. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-storytime-1......More
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TV's Candlepin Bowling: Appointment Viewing Every Saturday for 40 Years
Move over Bird, Orr and Brady! Candlepin Bowling TV shows made bigger stars out of local pro bowlers! “Hang on to your tray tables, boys and girls!” was the signature call of Boston TV sports legend Don Gillis of Channel 5. It let viewers know something exciting was ......More
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Fine Motor Fun! with Family ACCESS
Enjoy activities that support strengthening the small muscles in children’s hands, getting them ready for writing, buttoning and many more important life skills! All activities inspired by the Tools for Tiny Ha......More
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Monday June 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Help decide what happens at YOUR library! (and get snacks & volunteer hours) Concerns, comments, or ideas for Teen events and programming? Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to have your voice heard. TAB is for students entering 7-12 grade. https://wobur......More
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Sewing Bees Sewing Club
Come join the Sewing Bees sewing club for Adults to Tweens (starting at age 8) on Monday at 6pm in the Makers Space. Anyone who would like to sew is welcome, but this is not a teaching class. We do ask that an adult accompany children under 15 please. Bring the projec......More
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Forever Free: Lincoln, Civil War and the American March To Emancipation
In this lecture, we will discuss the American legal and political struggle towards the abolition of slavery. We will focus on the structure and impact of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation as well as post-war Constitutional developments regarding the 'pecu......More
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Tuesday June 18 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Archives Open Hours
The Archivist will be holding Open Hours to answer your local history and research questions! Please keep in mind that some research requests will require advance notice. The Archives are located on the Mezzanine Level, across from the study rooms. https://woburnpub......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
VIRTUAL: The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives - Author Q&A
Author Talk: Adam Smyth Discusses "The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives" Books have transformed humankind by enabling authors to create, document, and entertain. Yet we know little about the individuals who brought these fascinating objects in......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Bilingual Baby Group with Early Intervention
Baby group for 0-15m led by early intervention specialists both English and Spanish speaking. This is a group for parents and caregivers to connect on the joys and struggles of parenthood. Caregivers can gather more information on child development while infants work ......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel
Celebrating a Book Birthday with Travel Author Paige McClanahan: "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel" You know we love our book birthdays! Today, we're celebrating with travel author, Paige McClanahan about her book (releasing today!) "T......More
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Story Crafternoon
Join Miss Sam for songs, stories, and a simple craft. This program is for ages 3-6, but siblings are always welcome! Registration is required. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-crafternoon-99/
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Health Plan Options for Seniors
DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF MEDICARE COVERAGE? Join The Health Plan Options Seminar If you already have a Medicare plan or are looking to find a plan for the first time, you want to be sure you have the right coverage. This seminar explains all your health insuranc......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Magical Girls & Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime
The Woburn Public Library is thrilled to partner with the Morrill Memorial Library to offer a virtual presentation by the Morrill Memorial Library's Youth Services Librarian, Dina Delic, called "Magical Girls and Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representati......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Baby Lapsit
Sing, play, and bounce with your baby to gentle rhymes and stories with Miss Kristine. Best for 12 months and under. To minimize crowding and allow for social distancing, registration is required. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-la......More
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Thursday June 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Classes are vinyasa based with a dynamic blend of flowing sequences, conscious breathing, and functional movements. The goal is to challenge students, yet provide a meditative atmosphere, where emphasis on breathwork and a steady pace foster mental clarity and focus. ......More
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Family STEM
Join us for a special evening of STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math!) Kids and caregivers will work together and experiment in a variety of fun and educational activities. Try out our various coding robots, build something new, and explore wit......More
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Thursday June 20 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Makeup Series: Summer Bronze & Glow
For most makeup beginners, the hardest part of choosing a bronzer is finding a shade that is the correct color for your skin, so it looks natural and not orange! The next step is finding a formula that suits your skin type, so it goes on smoothly without streaking. Th......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Bookworms Book Club
Join Miss Sam for a special book club for 2nd and 3rd graders! Each month we will read a different chapter book or graphic novel. We will talk about the story and do some fun activities. Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Room desk. Registration......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yoga Flow with Sheila Kelley
This 60 minute Yoga Flow class is ideal for beginners. It opens with some breath work and a gentle warm up followed by flowing poses for strengthening, stability and flexibility. Breathing and functional movement are focused on throughout the class. The flowing style ......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Haunted Experiences: Canobie Lake Screeemfest
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Canobie Lake Screeemfest with Senior Supervisor of Screeemfest Design & Development, Michael Perron For six weekends, Canobie Lake Park SCREEEMFEST (located in nearby Salem, NH) delivers family fun by day and a healthy dose of f......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Special Occasion Makeup Tutorial with Makeup Artist Ann Marie Laurendeau
Knowing how to apply your makeup for special occasions is a valuable tool to have in your arsenal of beauty tricks. If you like the idea of glamming it up for important events such as a wedding, graduation, or work social you will LOVE this complete tutorial demonstra......More
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: An Evening with Mercury Stardust: Author Talk & Q&A
From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! The Woburn Public Library has partnered with the Rowley Public Library, in conjunction with 50+ other libraries state-wide, to ......More
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
The Road to Peace: A Collaborative Jewish-Muslim Discussion
Hosted by Know Your Neighbor Woburn in collaboration with with the Islamic Council of New England and Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Committee of Boston Workers Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice. This hybrid event is being offered both in person at Wobur......More
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Story Tots
Join Miss Janice for a story time just for toddlers. There will be stories, movement, music, and age-appropriate activities! Best for ages 1-3. Siblings are welcome. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. This is NOT a drop-in program. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetin......More
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Friday June 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Brian Rose Presents: Over the Rainbow: The Hollywood Career of Judy Garland
Next to Fred Astaire, Judy Garland may be the most talented person to work in Hollywood musicals. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do, from breaking an audience’s heart with a song, to effortlessly dancing up a storm, to delivering comic and dramatic performances th......More
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Friday June 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Read to Buddha the Therapy Dog
Get to know Buddha the therapy dog, a sweet 4-year-old Rottweiler! Young readers (siblings and parents are welcome to join) are invited to spend 10 minutes reading aloud to Buddha. Learn more about the benefits of reading to a dog ......More
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Saturday June 22 All Day
Summer Reading Kick Off Event
Stop by the library to sign up for our Summer Reading Program and celebrate the start of summer! Play lawn games, make a friendship bracelet, do a scavenger hunt, get a temporary tattoo, and enjoy tasty treats. Everyone who attends can enter to win raffles for prize......More
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Decorative Stone Birdhouse or Fairy House
Come join us Saturday morning for a craft class for Adults. We'll be making decorative Stone Birdhouses, also the perfect size for a Fairy house! You'll be decorating a wood house about 5" tall with stones, pine cones and paint. Cute summer decoration! All materials......More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Local Author Book Fair
Woburn Public Library is excited to kick off this year's summer reading program with our third annual Local Author Book Fair. Authors and illustrators from Woburn and nearby towns will talk about their books and have copies for sale. This year’s authors include Alle......More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Silent Partners Classic Rock Entertainment
Enjoy covers of The Beatles, Tom Petty, and other classic rock favorites. Bring a blanket, enjoy the music and join the fun on the Front Lawn for the Summer Reading Kick Off! Featuring Woburn natives Paul and Stephen George on guitar; additional vocals by Michelle D......More
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Saturday June 22 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Matting and Framing
Okay, so you’ve been to all the framing places and found out how expensive it is to do custom framing for your artworks or what-have-you’s. Many artists do not realize the understanding and amount of work that goes into doing the matting and framing of their works pro......More
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Coloring
Coloring is an activity we think of as being for kids. However, it can be beneficial for adults. Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help to promote overall wellness......More
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
LEGO Build Time
Stop by the Craft Room and see what you can create with our LEGO bricks. If you'd like, your amazing creation can be displayed in the library until the next LEGO Build time! For grades 5 and under. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-b......More
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Monday June 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Iris Book Club - An LGBTQ+ Book Club for Teens
Are you part of or an ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Are you trying to find more inclusive novels? Do you wish you had more queer friends? If so, join the Iris Book Club, an LGBTQ+ book club for teens! June's book is the graphic novel ......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Cool Kids' Book Club
Tweens (4th-6th grade) can join Ms. Jacki to explore different genres with good conversation and an accompanying craft or activity! https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-cool-kids-book-club-7/
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Expedition Bigfoot with Ronny LeBlanc
What is Bigfoot? Join Monsterland Author Ronny LeBlanc, a Massachusetts native and star of Expedition Bigfoot on the Discovery Channel for a night discussion and presentation on What is Bigfoot? He will outline some of his own experiences while on expeditions and ev......More
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: The Serial Killer's Apprentice - Author Q&A
Q&A with True Crime Authors Katherine Ramsland & Tracy Ullman: "The Serial Killer's Apprentice" If you are a fan of true crime and want to dive deep into the psychology of a serial killer and his apprentice, this program is for you! Join authors Katherine Ramsland......More
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Tuesday June 25 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Archives Open Hours
The Archivist will be holding Open Hours to answer your local history and research questions! Please keep in mind that some research requests will require advance notice. The Archives are located on the Mezzanine Level, across from the study rooms. https://woburnpub......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Rockabye Beats
Come join Rockabye Beats for an interactive, musical program experience! We'll sing, play, explore instruments, dance, pretend, learn a little Spanish, and show off our goofy side. It's a chance for children to have fun and get a little loco! This program is for ages ......More
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Tuesday June 25 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
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Tuesday June 25 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Tween Gaming
Tweens are invited to come hang out and play with our Nintendo Switch and Active Floor! This program is for ages 7-11 ONLY. Registration is required. https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tween-gaming-9/
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Tuesday June 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Chess & Games Club
Want to learn to play chess? Know the basics, but want to improve your skills? Already know how to play, but have no one to play with? Stop by Chess Club, every other Tuesday at 5:30 in the Makerspace! No registration required and boards provided. All skill-levels wel......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Improv Workshop for Adults
In this workshop, participants will learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well promote faster thinking and decrease stress. Research has shown that learning improv can help to “retrain” the b......More
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Tuesday June 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: The Last Decade of Cinema - Author Q&A
Q&A with Author Scott Ryan: "The Last Decade of Cinema" Ah, the nineties. Movies were something in those days. We’re talking about a decade that began with GoodFellas and ended with Magnolia, with such films as Malcolm X, Before Sunrise, and Clueless arriving som......More