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Stoughton Public Library Events for Week of August 17

The following is a list of events at the Stoughton Public Library for August 17-23.

Monday

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their own book and read together. No registration is required.

Tuesday

The Teen Space will have table top games on Tuesday, 1:00-4:00. No registration is required. The Teen Space has board games, card games, role-playing games, and trivia. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12.

Wednesday

Stoughton Library will offer arts & crafts in the teen space. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to make use of supplies offered by the library for self-led creative time. No registration is required.

Drop in Chess will begin at 5:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Children are expected to have a basic understanding of chess, but some instruction is available from library volunteers. Drop in Chess is open to children ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

Teddy Bear Storytime will take place with Peggy Sewyck at 6:00. Children ages 0-6. Children are invited to bring their parents and a stuffed friend.

Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC) will be in the Community Room from 6:00-8:00, Wednesday evening. BYOCC is a relaxed social space where all creatives are encouraged to work side-by-side. All are invited to bring their current project and enjoy the company of others. BYOCC offers shared inspiration and good conversation. Registration for BYOCC is required.

Thursday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be at 10:00 on Thursday morning. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the library. Storytime is open to children ages 0-6 and 7-12.

The Teen Space will be open at 1:00 P.M. for video games. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to visit the Teen Space to play Wii, Switch, PS2 or PS4. No registration is required.

Drop-in Scrabble will be in the library’s Conference Room from 1:00-4:30. Adults are welcome to come by for a friendly fame of Scrabble. No registration is required.

Makeup of Nature Watercolor Painting Class, hosted by Devin Mclaughlin, will be in the Community Room, 6:00-8:00 on Thursday evening. The class is a makeup for the class scheduled for July 29.

Those interested will learn how to paint a local scene of the Taunton River. In addition to painting, Devin will share his knowledge about the ecology and history of the river. Registration for this event is required.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be at 10:00 on Saturday morning. Storytime is open to children ages 0-6 and 7-12. The event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Stoughton Library is closed on Saturdays.

Stoughton Public Library Events for Week of August 3

Free events, including hands-on activities at the Stoughton Public Library in Massachusetts.

The following events are scheduled for the week of August 3 at the Stoughton Public Library.

Monday

Wayne Potash will perform at the South School Lawn at 10:00 on Monday morning as part of Stoughton Library’s final “Arts in the Park” event. No registration is necessary. The event is open to children up to age 12. The concert will be moved to the library in case rain or a heat advisory.

Teenagers are invited to make their own natural beeswax lip balm on Monday beginning at 2:30 in the Community Room. Registration is required for this free event. In addition to making lip balm, teens will have the opportunity to learn more about honeybees and pollinators. The workshop is presented by Holmes Holistic Wellness.

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet on Monday afternoon at 2:30 at Halloran Park on Pierce St. No registration is required. The Bookish Buds Reading Club meets 2:30-5:30. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop in anytime between 2:30-5:30.

Stoughton Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Monday at 5:30 in the Community Room. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to the one-hour meeting and are encouraged to share thoughts and ideas to make the library a better place for teens. Pizza will be served, and active participants will earn credit for one hour of community service. Registration for the event is required. Interested parties can pick up a volunteer form at the Circulation Desk.

Tuesday

The Teen Space will be open on Tuesday afternoon, 1:00-4:00. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to play provided board games, card games, role-playing games, and trivia. No registration is necessary.

Wednesday

The Teen Space will be open for Arts and Crafts on Wednesday afternoon, 1:00-4:00 to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is necessary. Teenagers are invited to the self-led creative time. Art and crafting supplies will be provided.

Drop in Chess will be in the Children’s Area for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers. Some instruction is available, but players are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Drop in Chess will be held 5:00-6:00 in the afternoon.

Teddy Bear Storytime will be held with Peggy Sewyck in the Children’s Craft Room from 6:00-6:30. Children ages 4-7 are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend.

Thursday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be at 10:00 on Thursday morning. The event is open to children ages 0-12. In case of rain, it will be moved to inside the library.

The Teen Maker Space will be open 1:00-4:00 Thursday afternoon for video games. The Teen Maker Space features a Wii, Switch, PS2, and PS4. No registration is required. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to participate.

Drop in Scrabble is open for adults, 1:00-4:30 P.M. in the library’s Conference Room on the top floor. No registration is necessary.

The library’s Adult Summer Reading Program will host local artists and photographers from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance for a conversation about their backgrounds, styles, and inspirations. Registration for the event is recommended but not required for those who are interested in learning more about these people and their work. The panel will meet 6:00-7:30 on Thursday evening.

Friday

“Science Heroes” will be the theme of SPL’s Summer Reading Finale! Children ages 7-12 are invited to the Community Room for the hour-long event that is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. The event is part of the Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program and is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Stoughton Public Library, and the Friends of the Stoughton Public Library.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be held at 10:00 on Saturday morning. The event will be cancelled if the weather does not cooperate.

For more events, visit the library’s website at stoughton.org/library.

Stoughton Library Events for Week of June 29

School is out, and the Stoughton Public Library is ready with some ideas if your child doesn’t know what to do with all that newfound free time.

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will be at Halloran Park on Pierce Street from 2:30-5:30 Monday afternoon. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to come by with their book. No registration is necessary.

On Tuesday, the Teen Space will begin its summer hours, 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. The Teen Space has board games, card games, role playing games, and trivia. You can also bring a book if you don’t feel like a game. The Teen Space is open for teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Wednesday features Arts and Crafts in the Teen Space. Supplies will be provided if you are feeling creative.

Children ages 5-11 and their caregivers are invited to Drop in Chess Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Some instruction will be provided, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game.

For the younger Stoughton residents, Teddy Bear Storytime will start at 6:00 Wednesday evening in the Children’s Craft Room. Children ages 4-7 and their stuffed friends are invited to celebrate the long school year’s end with a story. Pajamas are encouraged.

Thursday morning at 10:00 is Storytime at Halloran Park. Storytime will be held for children up to age 12 and runs until 10:30. In the event of rain, it will be inside the library.

The Teen Space will be open for video games on Thursday afternoon, 1:00-4:00. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are welcome to come in and play Wii, Switch, PS2, and PS4. Teens do not need to register for this activity.

Drop-in Scrabble will be in the Library’s Conference Room, located on the top floor, from 1:00-4:30 on Thursday afternoon. The event is open to adults.

There will no events on Friday as the library is closed in observance of Independence Day, and the library will be closed on Saturdays during the summer.

Homeschool Day at New Bedford Whaling Museum

While at the museum, little whalers can participate in a whale scavenger hunt throughout the museum and rest in the Sailor’s Nook, where they can see what life on a whaling ship was like. Other activities include an interactive Topographic Sand Table and an inflatable whale.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is hosting a Homeschool Day on Tuesday, March 31 from 9 am to 3 pm.

While at the museum, little whalers can participate in a whale scavenger hunt throughout the museum and rest in the Sailor’s Nook, where they can see what life on a whaling ship was like. Other activities include an interactive Topographic Sand Table and an inflatable whale. The 43-foot long humpback is located in the museum’s upper level in the Harbor View Gallery. Visitors will be able to learn more about the animal’s internal organs. Also in the upper level’s gallery is a chance to learn about the past and present threats to whales with the “Save the Whales” activity. Kids can do their part to save whales and other sea creatures by designing their own bumper sticker.

Homeschool Day

  • Tuesday, March 31; 9am-3pm
  • $12 for adults, $10 for students
  • Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

There is no food or beverages available for purchase at the museum. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks. Food is only permitted in the Harbor View Gallery, open from 9-3.

Squid Dissection Workshop

  • $7 (Not included with museum admission)
  • Workshops held at 9:45 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
  • There will be a smell of seafood
  • People with a shellfish allergy are advised to call (508) 997-0046 ext. 184.

If your little whaler is feeling adventurous, they can participate in a Squid Dissection Workshop. Children (and their parents) can see how squid adapt to different environments by studying its internal and external anatomy using dissection tools. There will be three different workshops (9:45 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm). The workshop is $7 for participating students and free for accompanying adults.

The Squid Dissection Workshop requires close interaction with a squid, which is considered to be a shellfish. Activities will include handling the squid with gloves and interacting with fluids. A smell of seafood will be in room. Anyone with a shellfish allergy should be aware of this environment and interaction. If you have a shellfish allergy, or have any other concerns, you can call (508) 997-0046 ext. 184 with your questions

In the museum’s lower level, you can learn All About Whales in the Exploring our Ecosystem Exhibit. From 9:15-11:45 am. At the Drop-in station, you can learn about how whales adapt to their environment and climate change’s impact on the ecosystem. The same exhibit will host a STEM Design Challenge from 12:30-2:30 pm. This is another Drop-in station. Here, students will combat the rise of sea levels using mitigation strategies.

NBWM’s “Look Pleasant, Please”: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford explores life before cell phone cameras holding thousands of images of everyday life. The exhibit is open from 10:30 am-2:00 pm. In addition to learning about the history of photography in New Bedford, you can also make a collage of historic portraits.

The Lagoda Whaling Ship features the living quarters of the captain and his mates. The quarters are located on the ship’s lower deck. Access is limited for some guests. It is open from 9:45-11:30 am and 12:30-2:00 pm.

Lagoda Whaling Ship

The museum’s main level will host “History Story time”. At 10:45 am, you can hear storis of real people with “Forging Independence: Building a Nation”. At 12:45 pm, you will hear “Energy and Enterprise”. Guided tours of the museum will start in the front lobby at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Tours will run 25 minutes.

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