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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.

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.

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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.

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