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Monday, July 3Library Closed
Monday, July 310:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
CANCELED - Summer 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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.…Learn More4
Tuesday, July 4Library Closed
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Wednesday, July 5All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Pom-pom Popper
Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Pom-pom PopperHow far will your pom-poms go?Available beginning Wednesday, July 5 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 5-18. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.Wednesday, July 5All DayExhibitMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Crosswalk Design Exhibit opens
See the submissions for the Maynard crosswalk design competition! Exhibit ends July 25. The Maynard community is painting an original design on the crosswalk linking the Fine Arts Theatre and the Naylor Court public parking lots as part of a broader public art effort to incorporate artistic elements into town infrastructure.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 5All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Spice Club Kits Available
Spice up your summer with a new spice, new recipes and new inspiration! Pick up a spice kit at Circulation and have some culinary fun.
Kits include information about the spice and a variety of recipes featuring the spice. (No spice sample this month, but there will be a list of sources for fresh herbs.…Learn More
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Friday, July 73:00—3:45 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Microwave Cooking for Teens: Popcorn Snack Mix
July Recipe: Popcorn Snack Mix
Pop some popcorn, then melt chocolate or caramel to make a delicious snack mix!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 More8
Saturday, July 810:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Family Storytime: Be Creative
All the best books about being creative and thinking outside the box!
Join Ms. Casey on Saturday morning for a family-friendly storytime featuring books, rhymes, and activities. For families with children of all ages.
Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More9
Sunday, July 9Library Closed
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Monday, July 1010:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Summer Baby Storytime: Playtime Only!
There is no storytime on Monday, July 10. However, attendees are invited to stop by the Storytime Room starting at 10:30 to play and socialize! We look forward to seeing you for a normal Baby Storytime next week!
Ages Birth-2 years, older siblings welcome.…Learn MoreMonday, July 1011:00 AM—12:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Angora Fiber Spinning
Winterberry Homestead will be bringing angora rabbits to the library! You'll have the opportunity to brush the rabbit, and maybe even feed it a treat. You will make a drop spindle - to keep - from recycled materials and learn to spin angora fiber.…Learn More11
Tuesday, July 113:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 116:30—7:30 PMOnline
CANCELED - NEW DATE Environmental Book Club: Discuss "A Wing and a Prayer" with Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal
Cancelled. Will be rescheduled in the fall. Register here to receive the Zoom link. We are thrilled to be joined this evening by authors Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal who will lead us in a Q&A about their book ""A Wing and a Prayer". We hope you will join us for what is going to be a fascinating and important conversation.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 117:00—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
How to Photograph Like a Pro
Why are professional photographers so good at what they do? Why do they get great shots when most of the rest of us take pictures that are less successful, and even bland and boring? The answer is surprisingly simple. The pro photographers understand a small number of important principles and techniques that make a huge difference in the quality of their images.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 117:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Teen Book Club
Join the new Teen Book Club! This summer, we are reading titles from the 2023 Teen Choice Book Award Nominees list. July meeting: Read any of the horror, thriller, mystery, or true crime titles on the nominees list. 2023 Teen Choice Book Award Nominees - July Book Club ListAges 12-18, registration requested to ensure there are enough snacks.…Learn More12
Wednesday, July 12All DayExhibitMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Other Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Tiny Art Show Kit Available
2023 Tiny Art Show Kits available starting today!Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the three In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 5pm on Wednesday, July 26 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit Saturday July 29.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 1210:30—11:30 AMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754
The Out of the Ark Live Animal Show
The Out of the Ark Animal Show - ages four and overAt Memorial Park (rain location - Roosevelt Room)This Animal EventIs for any fan of scienceIt's got lizards, lions, skunksOkay, maybe not the lions!Some unusual creatures will be visiting us at this great show - big animals, small animals, mammals, librarians.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 122:00—4:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Tiny Art Show In-Person Creating Event
2023 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today!Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the three In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 5pm on Wednesday, July 26 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit Saturday July 29.…Learn More13
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Friday, July 1410:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Ages & Stages Playgroup for Ages 12-23 Months
This group--led by staff from First Connections--will meet in the Library's Storytime Room on the third floor, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Questionnaire's activities to support development.…Learn MoreFriday, July 144:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 144:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 144:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 159:00—9:45 AMOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Storytime Live at the Farmer's Market
Storytime Live at the Farmer's MarketThe Farmer's Market StorytimeHas terrific stories, trueBut on top of that, oh myYou can buy a cookie too!If you come to this storytime you'll get to:a. Hear great storiesb. Have a paradec. Ride on the back of a duck,…Learn More
Saturday, July 151:00—2:00 PMOnline
Adaptive Gardening with Toni Gattone
You can garden for life! You can continue to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of gardening despite: The changing abilities that come with ageFatigue due to depression or other chronic illnessLimited mobility due to injury, illness or disabilityJoin us for a presentation by celebrated speaker, Toni Gattone, author of The Lifelong Gardener: Garden with Ease and Joy at Any Age, as she delivers dozens of tips, tools and techniques enabling gardeners of all ages and abilities to adapt and be resilient.…Learn More16
Sunday, July 16Library Closed
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Monday, July 1710:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Summer 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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.…Learn MoreMonday, July 171:00—4:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Tiny Art Show In-Person Creating Event
2023 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today!Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the three In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 5pm on Wednesday, July 26 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit Saturday July 29.…Learn MoreMonday, July 175:30—7:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Board of Library Trustees meeting
Monday, July 177:00—8:00 PMOnline
YA Author Jenna Evans Welch
Virtual. Click here to register. What's better than young love, adventure, travel, good family, and good friends? Nothing! Join us for a conversation with author Jenna Evans Welch as we discuss her books "Love & Gelato", "Love & Luck", and her most recent, "Love & Olives".…Learn MoreMonday, July 177:00—8:00 PMOnline
Contemporary Conversations Book Group
July's book is Ocean State by Stewart O'Nan. Please note the unusual Monday date!Interested in discussing books with fellow readers but don't have a lot of time for it? Our new Contemporary Conversations group is:OnlineEvery other month, beginning March 8, 2023Wednesdays at 7pmContemporary fiction and occasional other selectionsLed by MPL Circulation Assistant Liz LeaverAttend whichever meetings interest you and work with your schedule.…Learn More18
Tuesday, July 183:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 187:00—8:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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Lotus Flower Lantern Craft
The Member of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show step by step to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. All materials will be provided. Kits will be available to pick up a week before the program. Ages 10 to adult.…Learn More19
Wednesday, July 19All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Kids Take & Make Kit: Clothespin Vehicles
Kids Take & Make Kit: Clothespin VehiclesCelebrate Truck Day with Mr. Mark, then pick up a kit and make your favorite vehicle for your fridge!Available beginning Wednesday, July 19 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 1911:00 AM—12:30 PMOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Truck Parade
The Annual Truck Parade - at the Maynard High School Field - all ages(Rain Date - Wednesday, August 2 - 11- 12:30 PM)There'll be police cars, fire enginesThe parade has trucks - a lotDiggers, dinosaurs, dump trucksOkay, dinosaurs maybe not!If you come to the truck parade, you'll:a.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 1912:00—1:00 PMOnline
At the Weather Station with Meteorologist Pamela Gardner
Virtual. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link. Meet Pamela Gardener, on-air meteorologist for NBC10Boston/NECN! We'll be discussing how Pamela got to where she is, what it takes to be a weather person in New England, especially as a Woman in STEM, and the current science around weather forecasting! Bring your questions, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation!Pamela Gardner joined NBC10 Boston and NECN in December of 2018, and broadcasts weekdays on NBC at 6am, 11am, noon, and on NECN 7-9am.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 197:00—8:00 PMOnline
A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure
Registration required to receive the Zoom link. Author Stephanie Schorow will discuss her new book, A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891, in this ZOOM webinar.
About The Book: In July 1891, four intrepid women from Lowell, Massachusetts, set off for Great Brewster Island in Boston Harbor for an adventure they would remember all their lives.…Learn More20
Thursday, July 203:00—4:00 PMLibrary PatioMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Roosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
T-Shirt Tote Bags for Teens
Turn an old t-shirt into a tote bag or backpack! No sewing skills needed.
The library has a limited supply of shirts, so bring your own if possible!
Ages 12-18, no registration needed.
Outside on the Library Patio (rain location: Roosevelt Room)Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More
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Friday, July 2110:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Ages & Stages Playgroup for Ages 12-23 Months
This group--led by staff from First Connections--will meet in the Library's Storytime Room on the third floor, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Questionnaire's activities to support development.…Learn More22
Saturday, July 2212:00—1:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Spice Club Discussion
This is the optional potluck and discussion of Spice Club. All are welcome! No registration is required. 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 More
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Sunday, July 23Library Closed
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Monday, July 2410:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Summer 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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.…Learn MoreMonday, July 2412:00—1:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Cookbook Club
This month, we'll be reducing food waste with the cookbook Cooking with Scraps by Lindsay-Jean Hard. Please note that the author will present a virtual talk on Wednesday, July 26. Pick up a cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish to share at our potluck lunch and discussion.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 25All DayExhibitMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Crosswalk Design Exhibit ends
Last chance to see the submissions for the Maynard crosswalk design competition! The Maynard community is painting an original design on the crosswalk linking the Fine Arts Theatre and the Naylor Court public parking lots as part of a broader public art effort to incorporate artistic elements into town infrastructure.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 253:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 256:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Tiny Art Show In-Person Creating Event
2023 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today!Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the three In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 5pm on Wednesday, July 26 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit Saturday July 29.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 256:30—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Feel Good Film Series - Good Will Hunting
Let’s watch some movies with uplifting messages that are thoughtful and will definitely leave you smiling as the credits roll!
Light refreshments provided. Film Description: The hit Oscar winning drama, that launched the careers of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, tells the tale of a headstrong, working-class genius who's failing the lessons of life, until he meets a relatable psychology professor (Robin Williams).26
Wednesday, July 26All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Color a Squishy Toy
Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Color a Squishy ToyColor a foam squishy toy. Permanent markers are recommended (a small selection is included with the kit). Available beginning Wednesday, July 5 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 5-18. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 267:00—8:00 PMOnline
Cooking with Scraps with Cookbook Author and Sustainability Warrior Lindsay-Jean Hard
Virtual. Click here to register. Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard is here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile! Pulling from her book "Cooking with Scraps", Lindsay-Jean will be answering all of our questions about minimizing (or, in a perfect world, eliminating) food wastage!Lindsay-Jean Hard’s education (at the University of Michigan—Go Blue!) and passion for sustainability went on to inform and inspire her in many ways: in her garden, artwork, home, community, and writing—like her cookbook, Cooking with Scraps.…Learn More27
Thursday, July 277:00—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Accessible Gardening Demonstration
With Maynard Community GardenersIn-person demonstration of accessible gardening tools, soon to be a part of the Library of Things
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Friday, July 2810:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Ages & Stages Playgroup for Ages 12-23 Months
This group--led by staff from First Connections--will meet in the Library's Storytime Room on the third floor, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Questionnaire's activities to support development.…Learn MoreFriday, July 284:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 284:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 284:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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, July 29All DayExhibitMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Tiny Art Show opens
View the 2023 Tiny Art Show!Artwork no larger than 4" created by YOU! On display July 29-August 19. For full details, go to maynardpubliclibrary. org/tiny-art-show. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.30
Sunday, July 30Library Closed
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Monday, July 3110:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Summer 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 Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.…Learn MoreMonday, July 312:00—3:00 PMLibrary PatioMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Chalk Art & Rock Painting
Paint rocks to hide around the library, or around town, and decorate the path along the StoryWalk with colorful chalk art!
Outside on the Library Patio (rain date: Tuesday Aug 1 @ 2pm)
Ages 3-18, no registration needed.
Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More