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Sunday, January 1Library Closed
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Monday, January 2Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 3All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Spice Club Kits Available
Spice up your winter with a new spice, new recipes and new inspiration! Pick up a spice kit at Circulation and have some culinary fun.
Kits include a sample of the spice of the month, information about the spice and a variety of recipes featuring the spice (including a baked good, a soup or salad, an easy main dish and a dessert).…Learn More4
Wednesday, January 4All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
All Ages Take & Make Kit
All Ages Take & Make Kit: Cheerios Bird FeederMake a simple, yet healthy and delicious, bird feeder to hang in your yard this winter using Cheerios. Available beginning Wednesday, January 4 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 1-adult. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 49:30—11:30 AMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group AM
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 41:30—3:30 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
The Bee
Fiber craft group - knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
CONTACT: Karen Gray 978 562 6843 kcthreads@earthlink. net5
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Sunday, January 8Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 103:30—4:15 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Indoor Storytime
The Inside Story(time) with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime indoorsFrom being out among the treesThe books are just as goodAnd it's not twenty degrees!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 107:00—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Sports Photographer and Author Steve Babineau
Meet Steve Babineau, "legendary Boston sports photographer" and author of the just released book, "Behind the Lens". Mr. Babineau shares his stories about the "wild emergence of the colorful, revolutionary, wild and unforgettable World Hockey Association".…Learn More11
Wednesday, January 11All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Teen & Adult Take & Make Kit
Teen & Adult Take & Make Kit: No-sew Coffee CozyMake a coffee cozy to keep your coffee or tea warm this winter! Uses felt, and no sewing necessary. Available beginning Wednesday, January 11 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 12-adult. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1110:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 1110:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 111:00—3:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Knitting Group
We gather to work on hand crafts. All are welcome.
CONTACT: Connie Keenan 978-897-8027 cak2009@verizon. netWednesday, January 116:00—8:00 PMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group PM
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Each topic is repeated on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, respectively, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 117:00—8:00 PMOnline
Author Sena Desai Gopal: Managed Retreat
Join Sena Desai Gopal for a virtual talk about her experience growing up in Yadahalli, a village in Southern India whose days are numbered. In her lifetime it will drown in the backwaters of one of India’s biggest, most ambitious dams, The Upper Krishna Project.…Learn More12
Thursday, January 123:30—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Junior (Thursday) LEGO League
The Junior (Thursday) LEGO League - (ages 4 and over)
You could create most anything
When you put LEGOs together
Like a Cosmic LEGO-fyer
Or something even better!
If you attend this activity you'll get to:
a. build rockets
b. make robots
c. construct a superhero headquarters
d.…Learn More
Thursday, January 127:00—8:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online
Art Talk: Women Impressionist Painters
This program is presented in partnership with the Acton Memorial Library with options to attend in person at the Maynard Library or via Zoom.
Click here to receive the Zoom link. Fill out the form below to attend in person. We’ll explore women Impressionist painters beginning with the only three women who exhibited with the French Impressionists in the late 19th century, Berthe Morisot, Marie Bracquemond, and Mary Cassatt, the only American to exhibit with the French Impressionists.…Learn More13
Friday, January 133:00—3:45 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Microwave Cooking for Teens: Vegetable Soup
January Recipe: Vegetable Soup
Make a delicious single serving of vegetable soup right in the microwave!
For ages 12-18, in the Storytime Room
Registration requested to account for supplies.
If you have a question about allergies, please contact Casey.…Learn MoreFriday, January 134:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Read-to-a-Dog - Zora!
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!If you sign for for this, you'll:a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zorab. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring caninec. Have the dog you…Learn More
Friday, January 134:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Read-to-a-Dog - Zora!
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!If you sign for for this, you'll:a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zorab. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring caninec. Have the dog you…Learn More
Friday, January 134:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Read-to-a-Dog - Zora!
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!If you sign for for this, you'll:a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zorab. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring caninec. Have the dog you…Learn More
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Saturday, January 1410:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
POSTPONED Family Storytime: Opposites
**POSTPONED until JANUARY 28**Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106
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Sunday, January 15Library Closed
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Monday, January 16Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 173:30—4:15 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Indoor Storytime
The Inside Story(time) with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime indoorsFrom being out among the treesThe books are just as goodAnd it's not twenty degrees!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Teen Book Club
Join the NEW Teen Book Club! Attend the first-ever meeting, where we will share what we're reading now (you can read anything!) and decide what this book club will do going forward. Snacks provided!Ages 12-18, registration requested to ensure there are enough snacks.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMOnline
This Is What It Sounds Like: The Music of Listening
Please register for this program to receive the Zoom link. Professor of cognitive neuroscience and former record producer (Prince, David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies) Susan Rogers presents a new model of music cognition that describes the “listener profile”— a constellation of individualized preferences mapped to an array of musical and aesthetic dimensions.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Maynard Historical Commission
monthly meeting of Maynard Historical Commission
CONTACT: Priscilla Sandberg 2036444967 priscilla. sandberg@gmail. com18
Wednesday, January 18All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Kids Take & Make Kit
Kids Take & Make Kit: Melted Snowman Magnet
Make a fun fridge decoration using foam!
Available beginning Wednesday, January 18 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 3-12.
Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 189:30—11:30 AMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group AM
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 1812:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Studying & Snacks for Teens
Drop-in Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Mid-terms to study for the next day's exams and grab a bite to eat, and to celebrate the end of exams on Friday!Wednesday, January 181:30—3:30 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
The Bee
Fiber craft group - knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
CONTACT: Karen Gray 978 562 6843 kcthreads@earthlink. net19
Thursday, January 1912:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Studying & Snacks for Teens
Drop-in Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Mid-terms to study for the next day's exams and grab a bite to eat, and to celebrate the end of exams on Friday!20
Friday, January 2012:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Studying & Snacks for Teens
Drop-in Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Mid-terms to study for the next day's exams and grab a bite to eat, and to celebrate the end of exams on Friday!21
Saturday, January 2110:30—11:30 AMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online
Watercolor Class with Pop up Art School
Virtual Mountain Watercolor Landscape Class with Pop up Art School
Follow along step-by-step as we paint a serene mountain landscape using watercolor paint. Learn about atmospheric perspective and how to create a sense of the depth in your painting. You'll create 2 to 3 smaller watercolor paintings so you can practice and become confident when painting wet on wet and wet on dry.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 2110:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime
We're sure Martin Luther KingWould be proud to see this signThat every boy and girlIs free to come to storytime!If you come to this program you'll get to:a. Learn more about this great manb. Go on our own marchc. Promote peace around the world - or at…Learn More
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Sunday, January 22Library Closed
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Monday, January 23All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Adult and Teen Snowflake Take & Make Kits Available
RESCHEDULED TO 1/30/23Use simple paper quilling techniques to make beautiful, delicate snowflakes. Kits contain paper strips in snowflake colors, a quilling tool, a needle-nosed glue bottle, card stock, cardboard and pins. Snowflake templates and shape guides are also included.…Learn MoreMonday, January 2310:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online
Baby Storytime
Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors!Ages Birth-2 years, older siblings welcome. The Winter session will be HYBRID - indoors in the Storytime Room and simultaneously virtually via Zoom.…Learn More24
Tuesday, January 243:30—4:15 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Indoor Storytime
The Inside Story(time) with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime indoorsFrom being out among the treesThe books are just as goodAnd it's not twenty degrees!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 245:30—7:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Board of Library Trustees meeting
Monthly meeting of Board of Library TrusteesTuesday, January 246:30—8:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Elder Law Series - Protecting Your Primary Home from Long Term Care Costs
Elder Law Series sponsored by the Maynard Council on Aging. Generations Law Group will be providing a presentation on "Protecting Your Primary Home from Long Term Care Costs. "
Tuesday, January 247:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Family STEM Night: Mixed Up Science
Explore the science of mixtures and solutions! Will the ingredients mix or dissolve? Will they stay separate? Find out!
Open to ages 5+, adult participation welcome and encouraged.
Registration required.
Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 247:00—8:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online
Book Mill Discussion Group
This is the January meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home.
This month we will be discussing Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese.…Learn More25
Wednesday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Toy Time
Toy Time - Ages 1 - 5There's nothing that's more funThan to play with toys, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd maybe parents too!At Toy Time kids will:a. meet like-minded toddlersb. build with blocksc. play with trainsd. participate in obstacle courses and paradese.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 256:00—8:00 PMOnline
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group PM
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Each topic is repeated on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, respectively, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More26
Thursday, January 263:30—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Junior (Thursday) LEGO League
The Junior (Thursday) LEGO League - (ages 4 and over)
You could create most anything
When you put LEGOs together
Like a Cosmic LEGO-fyer
Or something even better!
If you attend this activity you'll get to:
a. build rockets
b. make robots
c. construct a superhero headquarters
d.…Learn More
Thursday, January 267:00—9:00 PMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Maynard Recreation Commission
This is the January Meeting of the Maynard Recreation Commission27
Friday, January 2712:00—3:45 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Perler Beads & Board Games
It's Early Dismissal for the Maynard Public Schools! Stop by the Library to make a something using perler beads or play board games including Monopoly, Catan, Connect 4, and more. For ages 6-18. Drop-in anytime during the event window. No registration needed.…Learn MoreFriday, January 274:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Read to a Dog
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!
If you sign for for this, you'll:
a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora
b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine
c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway!
You can sign up here for the 4:00 time slot.…Learn More
Friday, January 274:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Read to a Dog
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!
If you sign for for this, you'll:
a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora
b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine
c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway!
You can sign up here for the 4:10 time slot.…Learn More
Friday, January 274:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Read to a Dog
Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora!
If you sign for for this, you'll:
a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora
b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine
c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway!
You can sign up here for the 4:20 time slot.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2810:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Family Storytime: Opposites
**This event was originally scheduled for January 14**Join Ms. Casey on Saturday morning for a family-friendly storytime exploring opposites! Enjoy books, rhymes, activities, and a craft.
For families with children of all ages.
Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 2812:00—1:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Spice Club Discussion
Join in a discussion and potluck lunch featuring dishes made with the spice of the month. All are welcome!
Pick up a spice kit at the Circulation Desk starting the first week of the month. Try one of these recipes or find your own, then bring a dish to share.…Learn More29
Sunday, January 29Library Closed
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Monday, January 30All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Adult and Teen Snowflake Take & Make Kits Available
Use simple paper quilling techniques to make beautiful, delicate snowflakes. Kits contain paper strips in snowflake colors, a quilling tool, a needle-nosed glue bottle, card stock, cardboard and pins. Snowflake templates and shape guides are also included.…Learn MoreMonday, January 3010:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online
Baby Storytime
Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors!Ages Birth-2 years, older siblings welcome. The Winter session will be HYBRID - indoors in the Storytime Room and simultaneously virtually via Zoom.…Learn More31
Tuesday, January 313:30—4:15 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Indoor Storytime
The Inside Story(time) with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime indoorsFrom being out among the treesThe books are just as goodAnd it's not twenty degrees!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 317:00—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
How to Use Google Photos Workshop
Learn to store and organize digital images with Google Photos. We demonstrate how to upload, make edits, create albums and share your photos all in one place.