Stoughton Library Events for Week of October 19

Stoughton Public Library will host events for all ages. The events range from historical to informative and include something for all ages.

Stoughton Public Library will host the following events for the week of October 19.

Monday

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Bookish Buds is a bring-your-own-book reading club and no registration is required. Bookish Buds are identified by a pin that can be picked up at the library’s Teen Maker space for free.

Mandy from Wicked Good Henna will be at the library for Henna tattoos on Monday afternoon, 3:30-5:30. This is open to all ages. Registration is required.

Tuesday

The Teen Maker Space is open, 2:30-4:45. The Teen Maker Space features board games, card games, video games, and arts and crafts. The Teen Maker Space is open to teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Halloween Storytime is in the Community Room at 6:30. The half-hour event includes spooky books, songs, and a take-home craft. Children up to age 12 are invited to attend and are encouraged to wear a costume. Registration to Halloween Storytime is required.

Wednesday

The Online 50+ Library Job Search Networking Group will meet via Zoom at 10:00. The subject of the meeting will be LinkedIn. Registration for this event is required.

The Teen Maker Space is open on Wednesday afternoon to teenagers in grades 6-12. Teens are invited to hang out and use the provided board games, card games, and video games. There are also school, art and craft supplies for the creatives. The Teen Space is open 2:30-4:45. No registration is necessary.

Drop in Chess for kids is at 5:00 on Wednesday for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers. Volunteers are on hand for instruction, but players are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Drop in Chess is held in the Children’s Area. No registration is necessary.

Teddy Bear Storytime for ages 4-7 will be hosted by Peggy Sewyck in the Children’s Craft Room. Storytime is 6:00-6:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend. No registration is required.

Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC) is held in the Community Room, 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday evening. BYOCC is a relaxed social space where crafters and makers can work side by side. Creatives of all kinds are invited to share company, inspiration, and good conversation. Registration for this event is recommended.

Thursday

Family Storytime will be held in the Community Room on Thursday morning at 10:00. Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are invited t a half-hour of stories, singing, and dancing. No registration is required.

Drop-in Scrabble will begin at 1:00 in the Conference Room and run until 4:30. The game are open to adults. No registration is required.

Sandy Spector hosts “A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber”. This informative, interactive program allows visitors to spend time with Martha Washington after dressing on a morning in 1784. Mrs. Washington will share news of her family and how they and the developing nation are impacted the current events that involve her husband. “A Personal Conversation” is sponsored by a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Registration for the event is required.

Friday

Baby Storytime is in the Community Room at 10:00 on Friday morning. Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcome to a half-hour interactive program. No registration is necessary.

Saturday

Saturday Storytime, hosted by Peggy Sewyck, will be held in the Children’s Craft Room at 10:00 on Saturday morning. The activity is open to children up to age 7, and features stories and songs. Caregivers are also welcome. Registration is not necessary.

Mass Memories Road Show presents “Southern Census: Stories of Black Migration”. This community archiving event invites people to bring photographs, documents, and family objects to be scanned and added to a permanent digital archive with UMass-Boston. “Southern Census” will be held in the Community Room and will run from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.

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October Events at Stoughton Library

Stoughton Public Library is hosting exciting and interactive events for all interested residents during the month of October.

List of Events

South Shore Camera Club’s Bora Pina will host a photo tour of the Azores in winter on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Registration for the event is recommended but not required.

Teens: Candle Making will be in the Community Room on Monday, October 5. Stoughton residents in grades 6-12 can make their own soy-wax jar candle for themselves or as a gift to someone else. While candle-making, teenagers will also learn about the craft’s history and long-standing traditions. Registration for this workshop, funded by the Mass Cultural Council, is required.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet in the Community Room on October 5 to plan teen events and recommend books and other YA materials. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are eligible for the Teen Advisory Board.

The Little Lego Club will meet on October 5 at 10:00. Children ages 1-6 are invited to create with Duplos, Magna-Tiles, and Bristle Blocks. No registration is necessary.

Professional Coach Deborah Hope will host two sessions via Zoom for job seekers ages 50+. The first session, “Using Artificial Intelligence”, will be on October 7. The second session, “LinkedIn”, will be on October 21. Both sessions will begin at 10:00 A.M. Interested parties need only register once in order to attend both sessions. Interactive workshops will help create a job search tool kit and attendees will see topical presentations and interactive workshops.

Arluah Wontan of Titus Media will be at the library on Thursday, October 8 to take professional photos for LinkedIn, job applications, and digital profiles. This free event will be in the Community Room, 6:00-8:00 P.M. Time slots are limited and reservations are required.

Old Fashioned Games for Kids will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 3:30 P.M. in the library’s Community Room. Members of the Plimoth Patuxet Museum will teach games played during colonial times. “Old Fashioned Games for Kids” is recommended for ages 4-10. Click here to register.

Colonial Games Played in Plymouth and Beyond

Board Games
Bowling for nine-pins
Hoop-Rolling
Riddles
Stoolball
Toss and Catch
Wampanoag Football

Stoughton Public Works Department will host the Fall Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, October 10. The clinic allows residents to come together and share their skills to repair items and reduce landfill waste. The Fix-It Clinic is in need of volunteers and “coaches” who can share their skills and assist in making repairs to household items. All residents can get more information by clicking here.

Wanita hosts an adult painting class on Tuesday, October 13. Beginning at 1:30, you will be led step by step as you paint an iconic New England scene. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Books and Discussion

The Book Club will host a virtual discussion on “Julia Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books” by Kirsten Miller on Wednesday evening, October 14 at 7:00. The discussion will be held via Zoom. Registration is required, and a link will be sent out the day before the event.

Mandy from Wicked Good Henna will be in the Community Room on Monday, October 19 at 3:30 to draw temporary tattoos made with henna. The tattoos will last 1-2 weeks and are safe for all ages. Registration is required.

The Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC) will meet in the Community Room on Wednesday, October 21 from 6:00-8:00 in the evening. BYOCC is a relaxed social space where makers can work side-by-side. Creatives of all kinds and ages are invited to bring their knitting, sketching, scrapbooking, or stitching and enjoy the company of others.

On Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 P.M, Martha Washington will speak to the audience as she finishes dressing for the day in “A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber”. In this informative and interactive program, the wife to the “Father of Our Country” will talk about her family and the events of 1784 that involve her husband and impact her family as well as the new nation. Registration is recommended.

“A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber” is sponsored by a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Mass Memories Road Show will host “Southern Census: Stories of Black Migration” at the library on Saturday, October 24 for a one-day community archiving event. People are invited to come to bring photographs, documents, and family objects to be scanned and added to a permanent digital archive at UMASS-Boston’s Joseph P. Healey Library. More information will follow.

Get ready for Halloween with a wicked talk on Thursday, October 29. “Witchcraft in Films” with film historian Frank Mandosa is a lecture via Zoom on movies about and featuring witches. Mandosa’s talk will range from fun (“The Wizard of Oz”) to serious (“Macbeth”) and everything in betweem. Registration is required.

Teen Programs

The Teen Maker Space will be open Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30-4:40. Teenagers are invited to hang with friends, use school and craft supplies, or play video games on one of the various consoles.

The Bookish Buds Reading Club meets at Halloran Park on Mondays at 2:30. No registration is required. Bookish Buds are identified by wearing a pin that can be obtained from the YA librarian in the library’s Teen Maker Space.

Teens: Open Gaming with VR is in the Community Room on Thursday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 P.M. for an afternoon of open gaming and virtual reality. The activity is open to teens in grades 6-12, and registration is required.

Teen Yoga will be held on Monday, October 26. 3:30-5:00 P.M. Mats are provided, but participants are asked to bring a towel for a supportive prop. Teen Yoga is open to teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Teens are invited to get into the spirit of Halloween by visiting the Teen Maker Space on Friday, October 30 at 3:00 for a needle felting project. Teens in grades 6-12 can create their own colorful felted patch on craft felt using wool fibers and a special barbed needle.

Children’s Programs

Me. Amy and Ms. Stacey will host a spooky Halloween Storytime on Tuesday, October 20. Costumes are encouraged. Suggested ages are 2-8, but all are welcome. Each child will get to take home a home craft.

Drop-in Crafting and Building for ages 5-12 in on Monday, October 26. A variety of crafting supplies and Legos will be provided for free play and creativity.

Drop-in Chess for ages 5-12 will be held on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00. Instruction is available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Parents must remain with children.

Stoughton Public Library will host Storytimes every week, Wednesday-Saturday. Teddy Bear Storytime is on Wednesday evenings (6:00). Family Storytime is Thursday mornings (10:00). Baby Storytime is Friday mornings (10:00). Preschool Storytime is Saturday mornings (10:00). Check the library’s website for more information.

Friends of Stoughton Library

The Friends of Stoughton Public Library (SOLA) will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 in the Conference Room. All are welcome to attend.

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Stoughton Library Events for Week of September 21

Here is the schedule of events at the Stoughton Public Library for the week of September 21.

Monday

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park, weather permitting. Anyone interested in attending is invited to bring their own book between 2:30-5:30 with their own book and read together. Bookish Buds Reading Club is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required. Anyone who would like a free Bookish Buds pin to identify as a member of the club is invited to visit the Teen Maker Space at the library.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to paint a fall-themed tote bag with Kashmica on Monday afternoon, 5:00-6:00. Registration for the event is required. Fall Tote Bag Painting will be in the Library’s Community Room.

Tuesday

The Teen Maker Space will be open from 2:30-4:45. Teenagers in grades 6-12 can hang out with friends, play board games, card games, video games, or use arts and craft supplies. No registration is needed for the Teen Maker Space.

Wednesday

Drop in Chess for Kids will be on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00-6:00 in the Children’s Area. Some instruction is available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Drop in Chess is open to children ages 5-12 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.

Teddy Bear Storytime with Peggy Sewyck is open to children ages 0-7. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their stuffed friend to the Children’s Craft Room.

Thursday

Storytime at Halloran Park on Pierce St. will start at 10:00 on Thursday morning. The event is open to children up to age 12. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to inside the library.

Drop-in Scrabble for adults is in the Conference Room on Thursday afternoon, 1:00-4:30. No registration is necessary. The conference room is located on the top floor.

The music duo Sultana will be in the Community Room on Thursday evening to show off their new program “The American Story in Song”. Sultana will combine their music with a slideshow, part of the “Live Music Making History Live” program. “The American Story in Song” is part of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event is sponsored by a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council. Registration is required.

Two musicians standing in a forest, each holding an acoustic guitar, with a pathway and autumn foliage in the background. — *Sultana (Photo: jonwaterman.com)*

Friday

Baby Storytime for babies up to age 2 will be in the Community Room on Friday at 10:00. Stories, music, and more will be part of this interactive program.

The library will celebrate the life of Dolly Parton on Friday, September 25 (925) with a showing of her movie “9 to 5”. The movie will be shown in the Community Room, and light refreshments will be served. Registration for the movie is recommended.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will begin at 10:00 on Saturday morning. The event is open to children up to age 12. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be cancelled.

Schedule of Stoughton Public Library Events for Week of August 24

A schedule of events at the Stoughton Public Library in Stoughton, Massachusetts for the week of August 23.

Stoughton Public Library will host the following events for the week of August 23.

Monday

The Teens Bookish Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park on Monday afternoon, 2:30-5:30. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their own book to the park. No registration is required.

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

The Teen Space will be open, 1:00-4:00 for Arts & Crafts. Supplies will be provided for a self-led creative time. Arts & Crafts is open to teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Drop-in Chess will be at 5:00 on Wednesday afternoon in the Children’s Room. Children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game, but some instruction will be available. Drop-in Chess is open to children ages 7-12.

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

Frank Mandosa will host a screening of “American Graffiti” followed by a discussion in the Library Conference Room. The movie (110 minutes) will begin at 1:30 P.M. The discussion will follow, and is expected to run until 4:30. Registration for the event is recommended.

Thursday

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

The Teen Space will be open for Video games from 1:00-4:00 on Thursday afternoon. The Teen Space features a Wii, Switch, PS2, and PS4. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Drop-in Scrabble begins at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon and will run until 4:30. You are invited to the Library Conference Room for a friendly game. No registration is necessary.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will take place at 10:00 on Saturday morning. It will be cancelled in the event of rain. Storytime is open to children ages 0-6 and 7-12. No registration is necessary.

The library is closed on Saturdays during the summer.

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 MA Public Library Events for All ages for Week of July 20

The Stoughton Public Library in Stoughton, MA is hosting events this week for all ages.

Monday

Teens Wildflower Seed Pods is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. The event is designed to give teens a beginner-friendly introduction to gardening. The event begins at 2:30. Registration is required.

The Teens Bookish Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park at 2:30 this afternoon. Readers in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their own book to the park.

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

Jennifer Holmes will conduct a DIY workshop at 10:00 in the Community Room. “Make Your Own Beeswax Lip Balm” is sponsored by the Support Our Library Association (SOLA). Registration is required. Currently, there are no seats, but a waiting list is open.

Pop-up Art School for teens will be in the Community Room from 1:00-2:30 Wednesday afternoon. “Felting a Carnivorous Plant” is open for ages 13+. Registration is required. The project is intended to teach the basics of needle felting in a friendly environment.

“Drop-In Chess for Kids” will be in the Children’s Area at 5:00 Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers will be on hand for instruction, but a basic understanding of chess is expected. “Drop-In Chess” is open to ages 5-11.

“Teddy Bear Storytime” is in the Children’s Craft Room beginning at 6:00. Children ages 0-6 are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend for a story with Peggy Sewyck.

Thursday

The Teen Space will be open for video games, 1:00-4:00 Thursday afternoon. Teen Space has a Wii, Switch, PS2, and PS4. Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12, and no registration is required.

SPL hosts Drop-in Scrabble in the Conference Room, 1:00-4:30. Adults are welcome to come in anytime during those hours for a friendly word game.

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” at Stoughton Public Library

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” will be shown in the Community Room at 2:00 Thursday afternoon. Children ages 7-12 are welcome to come see the movie. This is a free event. Registration is required. You can register here.

Adults can create their own vision boards in the Community Room, Thursday evening beginning at 6:00. Christine Iacobucci of SPL and Bryan Mokrisky of Stoughton Public Health will host the program. Materials are provided, but those attending are welcome to bring things in for their own personal touch.

“Vision boards are a creative way to focus your energy on your goals and illustrate your intentions for the future.” – Stoughton Public Library

Registration is required for this free program. Interested parties can register by clicking this link.

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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.

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.

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.

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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Reading Event for Children at Stoughton Public Library

“Stoughton Reads Together” Event Co-Hosted with Old Sturbridge Village

Stoughton Public Library will hold an interactive reading event on Friday, April 24 in the Community Room.

The event, part of “Stoughton Reads Together”, will be held in conjunction with Old Sturbridge Village. An educator from Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) will be in attendance to read “The Ox Cart Man” by Donald Hall. In addition to reading the story, there will be artifacts mentioned in the story will be passed around for children to investigate and examine.

This Story Time and demonstration is suggested for ages 4-10. Registration for the event is required. Click here for more information and to register.

Events for Children and Adults the Stoughton Public Library

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

On Tuesday, April 14, Stoughton Reads Together will host a book discussion on “The Widow’s War” by Sally Gunning. The discussion will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room and is hosted by Christine Iacobucci. Registration for the event is required. Those interested in attending can register by clicking here.

Also on Tuesday, teenagers can visit the Teen Space. The Teen Space is open Tuesday-Thursday 2:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. and features gaming systems, arts & crafts, board games, and card games.

Children ages 5-12 and their caregivers can come in on Wednesday afternoon for Drop in Chess. Instruction is available, but children are expected to have some basic knowledge. Drop in Chess is held in the Children’s Area.

Wednesday evening is Teddy Bear Storytime for children ages 4-7 and their bedtime friends. Beginning at 6:00, Peggy Sewyck will read a story in the Children’s Craft Room. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for this event to wind down from a long day of playtime and other activities.

While the little ones wind down, adults can bring whatever craft they are working on to the Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC). The BYOCC provides a relaxed, social space for you to start or finish that project. Light refreshments will be served and registration is required. The event runs 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Community Room.

Families are invited to Family Storytime on Thursday, April 16. Storytime starts at 10:00 a.m. and is open for children ages 2-6. Not only will children be able to hear an exciting story, but they will also be able to sing and dance while attending!

Babies will get their own story time on Friday. Beginning at 10:00 in the morning, Stoughton’s littlest residents will be able to attend an interactive story time in the Community Room.

The week wraps up with a Brain Building STEM Event on Saturday in the Community Room. “Mad Science: Phenomenal Physics for Kids & Caregivers” will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is open for children ages 0-6, and a link for required registration can be found here. More information about the event can be found on the same link.

Stoughton Library Hosts Poetry Contest for Children

Stoughton Public Library is holding a poetry contest for children in grades K-5. The contest will run until April 30.

The theme of the contest is self-sufficiency and family cooperation in 18th century America. Subjects covered in Verla Kay’s “Homespun Sarah”. Kay’s book is being read by children as part of Stoughton Library’s “Stoughton Reads Together 2026”.

Poems will be displayed in the Children’s Room.