Baby Book Time
Baby Book Time
For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. This program will take place in the Community Room.
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Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Join facilitator Sheryl White as she helps parents learn how to soothe, communicate and connect with their babies. Topics will include Infant Growth and Development, Baby Massage, Sign Language, Sleep Habits, Nutrition and more. Benefits include enhanced bonding and attachment, understanding of nonverbal cues from your baby, help with sleep patterns, and guidance in all […]
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AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
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Mad Science: Bugs
Mad Science: Bugs
Children get engrossed in entomology! They find out that insects are arthropods and inspect authentic insect specimens. Insect anatomy is introduced and examined up-close. A container of creepy crawlers is divided into insects and non-insects. An ultraviolet powder demonstration lights up the truth on how insects spread pollen. Children learn how insects adapt by building […]
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Virtual Book Club
Virtual Book Club
Join the Walpole COA and the Walpole Public Library for our Virtual Book Club. This month we are reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. The discussion will be held via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82871681630 on Tuesday, July 26th at 3:00 pm. Physical copies are available for lobby pick-up, in-person pick-up, and […]
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
Move, Groove, and Learn!
Welcome to storytime! Join Ms. Yvette and Mrs. Dean for a selection of stories, music, and movement. Presented together with our friends at the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and an Engagement Program
Lego League
Lego League
Join us for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own . Duplos will be available for our youngest builders. This is a free drop-in program!
Boston Saxophone Quartet
Boston Saxophone Quartet
With Tom Ferrante on soprano sax, Jim Repa on alto sax, Peter Cokkinias on tenor sax, and Bob Chadwick on baritone sax, the Boston Saxophone Quartet will perform a variety of Classical, Ragtime and Swing pieces. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Walpole Public Library and is […]
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Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
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AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Come join us in the Community Room on early-release days as we watch episodes of various shows, hang out, and snack. Thanks to Crunchyroll’s library-outreach program, we have access to everything on their site. Please let me know if there’s a particular show you’d like to watch. We watch the subtitled, not the dubbed, versions […]
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Baby Book Time
Baby Book Time
For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. This program will take place in the Community Room.
Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Join facilitator Sheryl White as she helps parents learn how to soothe, communicate and connect with their babies. Topics will include Infant Growth and Development, Baby Massage, Sign Language, Sleep Habits, Nutrition and more. Benefits include enhanced bonding and attachment, understanding of nonverbal cues from your baby, help with sleep patterns, and guidance in all […]
3 events,
AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
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Pick Up Teen Community Kit
Pick Up Teen Community Kit
If you've registered for a Teen Community Kit, come pick it up in the Young Adult Room!
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Mad Science: All About Animals
Mad Science: All About Animals
All About Animals brings children into the amazing animal kingdom! Children learn about diverse, astounding creatures on earth as they experiment with camouflage and get hands-on with real tooth and claw replicas. Children see what's inside animals and discover which animals are truly spineless! Organizing a wide range of creatures teaches how scientists classify everything […]
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
Move, Groove, and Learn!
Please note the time change this week! Join Ms. Yvette and Mrs. Dean for a selection of stories, music, and movement. Presented together with our friends at the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and an Engagement Program
Kids Yoga W. Katie
Kids Yoga W. Katie
Come and practice Yoga and Mindfulness with us! The suggested age is 3-7 years old, but siblings and children of all ages are welcome. If possible, bring your own mat or towel; otherwise, mats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Yoga W. Katie is generously provided by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.
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Book Lovers: A New Romance Book Club!
Book Lovers: A New Romance Book Club!
Please join us for the first meeting of the Walpole Book Lovers! The title for this meeting will be, NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT by Annabel Monaghan. Physical copies are available for in-person pickup, curbside pickup, and home delivery. Please call the Circulation Desk at 508-660-7340 to schedule pickup or delivery. eBook and digital audiobook copies […]
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Dan Shaughnessy – Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics
Dan Shaughnessy – Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics
Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics is an immersive read that colorfully captures the Boston Celtics 1980s dynasty during an era in professional sports and journalism long gone, as told by Shaughnessy who covered the Celtics as the Globe’s beat reporter from 1982 to 1986. The book pays tribute to a […]
Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
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Baby Book Time–Cancelled today
Baby Book Time–Cancelled today
Baby Book Time has been cancelled for MOnday April 10th. Please join us again on the 24th! For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. This program will take place outdoors […]
Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Baby Kneads with Sheryl White
Join facilitator Sheryl White as she helps parents learn how to soothe, communicate and connect with their babies. Topics will include Infant Growth and Development, Baby Massage, Sign Language, Sleep Habits, Nutrition and more. Benefits include enhanced bonding and attachment, understanding of nonverbal cues from your baby, help with sleep patterns, and guidance in all […]
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
Move, Groove, and Learn!
Welcome to storytime! Join Ms. Yvette and Mrs. Dean for a selection of stories, music, and movement. Presented together with our friends at the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and an Engagement Program
Lego League
Lego League
Join us for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own . Duplos will be available for our youngest builders. This is a free drop-in program!
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Nurturing Resilient Children in our Homes and Schools
Nurturing Resilient Children in our Homes and Schools
Helping children and teens to deal more effectively with challenges and stress has become even more urgent during the past few years, especially with the ramifications of COVID-19. In his presentation Dr. Brooks will describe realistic strategies that parents, educators, and other caregivers can use to help children as well as themselves to become more […]
Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
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Intergenerational Earth Day Fun
Intergenerational Earth Day Fun
Build your own terrarium, participate in Earth Day games and activities, and learn about the environment! Bridging the Years is a collaboration between the library's Teen Advisory Board, Parent Advisory Board, and the Walpole Council on Aging. Our goal is to provide opportunities for young and old to engage and learn from one another while […]
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AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
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Yoga w. Katie
Yoga w. Katie
Come and practice Yoga and Mindfulness with us! The suggested age is 3-7 years old, but siblings and children of all ages are welcome. If possible, bring your own mat or towel; otherwise, mats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Yoga W. Katie is generously provided by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Agenda and meeting notice can be found here.
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Intergenerational Earth Day Fun!
Intergenerational Earth Day Fun!
Make your own terrarium, play some Earth Day trivia and games, and learn more about how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle to help our world! Bridging the Years is a collaboration between the Walpole Council on Aging and the library's Teen Advisory Board and Parent Advisory Board. Our goal is to provide opportunities for […]
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Drop-in Button Making in the Young Adult Room
Drop-in Button Making in the Young Adult Room
Drop in and design a button (or two, or three…) to take with you! Finished buttons are 2-1/4″ in diameter.
Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
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Morning Movie
Morning Movie
When Verne and his woodland friends awake from their long winter nap, they are shocked to find half of the forest has been turned into a new suburban neighborhood! See what happens when these hungry critters venture into suburbia to find a new food source.
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Baby Book Time
Baby Book Time
For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. This program will take place in the Community Room.
The Nature of Massachusetts in a Changing Climate – Tia Pinney
The Nature of Massachusetts in a Changing Climate – Tia Pinney
Tia Pinney has worked at Mass Audubon for over 25 years. Currently, she is the senior naturalist and ecological management coordinator in Mass Audubon’s Metro West Region. Tia is involved in much of the Region’s educational programming as well as being in charge of all ecological issues whether wild, landscaped, or agricultural. Prior to working […]
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AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
Virtual Book Club
Virtual Book Club
Join the Walpole COA and the Walpole Public Library for our Virtual Book Club. This month we are reading Recursion by Blake Crouch. The discussion will be held via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82871681630. Physical copies are available for lobby pick-up, in-person pick-up, and delivery. Please call the Circulation Desk at 508-660-7340 for availability. Digital e-books are […]
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No-Book Book Club – Magical Realism
No-Book Book Club – Magical Realism
Join the Young-Adult Librarian to discuss all things...magically real? realistically magical?, snack, and watch a movie. Further detail (and an explanation of the term) can be found on the Teen Things to Do page. Note: This meeting is occurring on the fourth Tuesday because of April school vacation week.
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
Move, Groove, and Learn!
Welcome to storytime! Join Ms. Yvette and Mrs. Dean for a selection of stories, music, and movement. Presented together with our friends at the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and an Engagement Program
Lego League
Lego League
Join us for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own . Duplos will be available for our youngest builders. This is a free drop-in program!
Walpole Community Blood Drive
Walpole Community Blood Drive
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
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Stacey Peasley Spring Sing-a-long
Stacey Peasley Spring Sing-a-long
Join us for an all ages sing-a-long with Walpole favorite Stacey Peasley. No registration necessary–come on down!
Michael Tougias
Michael Tougias
This is the definitive history and contemporary explorer's guide to the Quabbin Reservoir. Located in Central Massachusetts, the reservoir is an amazing wilderness with an equally amazing history. The Quabbin has 118 miles of undeveloped shoreline, with surrounding reservation spanning some 81,000 acres of protected open space. The great city of Boston gets all its […]
Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
1 event,
AlphaKids
AlphaKids
Join us for 'Letter-of-the-Week' drop-in stories, crafts, and activities on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 AM! Sessions begin September 20, 2022, and will run most weeks through Spring 2023. Dates are subject to change; visit our website/social media for the most up-to-date information.
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Sundae Scaries Book Club at Napper Tandy’s Walpole
Sundae Scaries Book Club at Napper Tandy’s Walpole
Calling all horror, sci-fi, and fantasy fans! Join us for a horror/speculative fiction-themed book club with Hoodsie® Cups at Napper Tandy's Restaurant in Walpole, MA. This adult (ages 21+) discussion group will meet every 6-ish weeks on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM at Napper Tandy's Restaurant, located at 1065 Main Street in Walpole. The discussion […]
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Baby Book Time
Baby Book Time
For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. This program will take place in the Community Room.
1 event,
Art Explorers
Art Explorers
A drop-in program where kids can discover art by exploring with a variety of materials each week.
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
Move, Groove, and Learn!
Please note the time change! Join Ms. Yvette and Mrs. Dean for a selection of stories, music, and movement. Presented together with our friends at the Walpole Coordinated Family Community and an Engagement Program
3 events,
North Sea Gas
North Sea Gas
North Sea Gas (Ronnie MacDonald, Grant Simpson, and Dave Gilfillan) are a highly entertaining Scottish folk band that has been playing and touring worldwide for over forty years. They are one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands, with great vocals and tremendous three-part harmonies. Guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, whistles, bodhrans, banjo, and good humor are all […]
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Walpole Library Evening Book Club
Walpole Library Evening Book Club
The Walpole Library Evening Book Club is coordinated by Sue Akeley and meets every 6 weeks on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm for 90 minutes. For this meeting the group will be reading Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad. Physical copies of the book are available for lobby pick-up, […]
Embroidery Group
Embroidery Group
Join the Walpole Public Library Embroidery Group* Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45pm in the Walpole Room. Bring your current project and enjoy a little conversation and comradery while you work. Exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and share your experience. *Open to all adult needlework enthusiasts who do not need access to electrical outlets, including knitters, crocheters, hand quilters, […]
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Morning Movie
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Move, Groove, and Learn!
