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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.

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.

Stoughton Library Hosts Activities for Week of June 1-6

Stoughton Public Library is hosting great events for children of all ages during the week of June 1-6.

The Bookish Buds Reading Club is meeting at Halloran Park on Monday, June 1 at 2:30. If the weather does not cooperate, the meeting will be moved to the library. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their book and read together. No Registration is required.

Stoughton Public Library’s Young Adult programming and collections is shaped by the library’s Teen Advisory Board. The board will meet Monday evening at 5:30. Attendees are asked to provide ideas and feedback that will make the library a better place for teens. Pizza will be provided, and active participants will receive credit for one hour of community service. Registration is required. Interested parties can fill out a volunteer form at the registration desk. Click here for more information and to register.

The Teen Space will be open Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-4:45. Teens are invited to the space and play video games, board games, and card games. There is also craft supplies for the more creative types. The library’s gaming systems include Nintendo Switch, Wii, PS2, and PS4.

Drop In Chess is at 5:00 on Wednesday evening. Children ages 5-12 are invited to the Children’s Area for an hour of chess matches. Instruction is available for those who want/need it, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game.

Teddy Bear Storytime, hosted by Peggy Sewyck will be on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.

Storytime at Halloran Park will be on Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:00. In the event of rain, Storytime will be moved to the library on Thursday, and Saturday’s Storytime will be cancelled.

Drop-in Scrabble is Thursday afternoon from 1:00-4:00. In the Conference Room. No registration is necessary. The Conference Room is located on the top floor.

SPL will collaborate with Pop Up Art School for Minecraft Bobbleheads on Thursday beginning at 2:00. Registration is required. There are currently no open seats, but you are invited to sign up for the waiting list.

Teenagers in grades 6-12 can go to the Community Room for Open Gaming with VR and One Up Games. Open Gaming starts at 1:00 in the afternoon. Registration is for this activity is required. You can register at this link.

“Manitoba Polar Bears” will be hosted by Bob Gee of the South Shore Camera Club. Bob will feature photos and stories of his trip to Manitoba. This exciting, informative presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Registration for the event is required.

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Stoughton Library Events for Week Running May 19-23

The following is a list of events hosted by the Stoughton Public Library (SPL) for the week of May 18.

The Teen Space is open Tuesday-Thursday afternoons, 2:30-4:45. The space has video games, board games, card games, and craft supplies.

Wednesday

SPL’s 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group will meet via Zoom on Wednesday morning at 9:00. Professional Coach Deborah Hope will facilitate this informative session. In addition to networking opportunities, there will also be access to hiring managers. Creating a job search tool kit, topical presentations, interactive workshops, ad coaching guidance are also usually featured at the bi-weekly sessions.

The theme of Wednesday’s session is “Second Act Careers.” The Networking group is open to anyone ages 50+ who are looking for a new job or career direction. You can register for the event by clicking here.

Drop-in Chess for Kids will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 5:00. Chess players ages 5-11 are invited to the Children’s Room for an hour of castling and batteries. Instruction is available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game.

At 6:00, Peggy Sewyck will host Teddy Bear Storytime in the Children’s Craft Room. Children ages 4-7 are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their stuffed friend.

Thursday

Family Storytime will be on Thursday morning, 10:00-10:30 in the Community Room. Storytime is for children ages 2-6.

Drop-in Scrabble will be in the Conference Room from 1:00-4:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. The Conference Room is located on the library’s top floor.

Friday

Baby Storytime will be held in the library’s Community Room at 10:00 on Friday morning. Baby Storytime is open for children ages 0-6 and their caretakers.

Saturday

Saturday Morning is Storytime for children ages 3-7 in the Children’s Craft Room. Sewyck hosts the activity, running 10:00-10:30 Saturday morning. Storytime includes stories and singing songs.

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Community Events at Stoughton Public Library

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

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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