Tag: Activities for Children

Community Events at Stoughton Public Library

Stoughton Public Library is hosting events this week (May 11-16) for all ages.

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On Monday, May 11, teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to “Bookish Buds” at Halloran Park. Teens can bring their own book and read together. No registration is required. “Bookish Buds” runs from 2:30-5:30 Monday afternoon. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Teen Maker Space at the Stoughton Public Library.

Also on Monday is the Painting with Pop up Art School. This workshop, open to teens in grades 6-12, teaches aspiring artists to, “create a Drippy Sky” canvas painting.” They will   paint a pastel sunset with a star-filled sky and fluffy clouds. Painting will begin at 3:00 and registration for the event is required. Click here to register.

The Teen Space will be open Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30-4:45. The Teen Maker Space has video games, board games, and card games, as well as computers and craft supplies.

Drop in Chess for Kids will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Children’s Area from 5-6 p.m. Open for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers, Drop in Chess gives your child the chance to test their skills against other children and volunteers. Players are expected to have a basic understanding of the game, but instruction is available.

Wednesday evening is Teddy Bear Storytime in the Children’s Craft Room from 6:00-6:30 p.m. Children ages 0-6, their parents, and their stuffed friends are invited to unwind from a long day with stories, music, and more!

Family Storytime will take place on Thursday morning 10-10:30. Family Storytime will be in the Community Room and is open to children ages 0-6.

Adults are invited to participate in Drop-In Scrabble from 1:00-4:30 Thursday afternoon. Registration for this event is not required. Drop-In Scrabble will be in the Conference Room.

Wanita Gomes will host an Adult Painting Class from 6:00-8:00 Thursday evening in the library’s Community Room. No seats are currently available, but there is a waiting list for those who are interested. You can sign up for the waiting list here.

Baby Storytime will be at 10:00 Friday morning in the Community Room. Babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited. Saturday Storytime is for children ages 3-7. It will begin at 10 a.m. in the library’s Children’s Craft Room.

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Events at Stoughton Library for Week of May 4

Stoughton Public Library will host events for all ages this week.

This Monday at 5:30 is the Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to attend and help shape the Young Adult programs and collections at the library. Pizza will be served, and the meeting is expected to last one hour.

Active participants will receive one hour of community service. Volunteer forms are available at the Circulation desk. Registration is required. Interested parties can click here.

Also available for teens is the Teen Space, open Tuesday-Thursday beginning at 2:30. The Teen Space offers video games, board games, and card games, as well as craft supplies. Teen Space at the library is open until 4:45 p.m.

Children ages 3 and up can participate in a virtual story time. Story Time will be hosted by Ms. Amy and feature stories and songs. Little ones are invited to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal. You can attend the event through Zoom. Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.

The 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group will host “Interview Strategies” on Wednesday, May 6. This virtual session will be hosted by professional coach Deborah Hope. Wednesday’s meet will offer advice for people ages 50+ who are looking for a new job or career direction. Expert guest speakers, topical presentations, interactive workshops, and coaching guidance will be available for assistance with creating a new job search tool kit.

The talk will happen over Zoom from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Thise interested can register by clicking this link. Form more information, contact Robert Hayes at (978) 640-4490, ext. 205 or at rhayes@tewksburypl.org.

The Online 50+ Library Job Search Networking Group is sponsored by 50 Massachusetts libraries, including the Stoughton Public Library.

Drop in Chess for Kids will be one Wednesday evening at 5:00. Children ages 5-11 are invited to the Children’s Area for games. Those wishing to attend are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Drop in Chess will run until 6:00.

Teddy Bear Storytime will be on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Children ages 4-7 and their stuffed animals are invited to Storytime with Peggy Sewyck. Storytime will include stories and music.

Family Storytime for ages 2-6 will be on Thursday, May 7 in the Community Room. Stories, songs, and dancing are planned. The event runs 10-10:30.

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Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters are invited to a craft activity in the Children’s Craft Room on Thursday afternoon, May 7 beginning at 2:00. Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will host the event (2:00-3:00) for ages 7-12. Registration for the event is required. Currently, there are no available spots, but the library does have a waiting list if anything becomes available. Click here to register and for more information.

Roberge will also host a Wine Bottle Paint Night at 6:30 on Thursday in the Community Room. Attendees will choose shapes/colors for their bottle and decorate it with multi-surface paints. Supplies will be on hand for the activity including stencils, stamping brushes, and wine cork twinkly lights. The event is open to adults only. There are currently no available seats, but adults can still click here to register for a waiting list.

On Friday, May 8, babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to Baby Storytime in the Community Room. Baby Storytime will run 10-10:30 on Friday morning. Sewyck will host Saturday Storytime for children ages 3-7 on Saturday morning, 10-10:30.

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Carla Marrero, an artist and author from Quincy, will be at the library to read her book, “Babs and the Rainbow Realm” at 2:00 Saturday afternoon. The reading will be followed by a simple craft project. The event is open to children ages 4-12. Registration is required for the event. You can register by clicking here.

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