Storytimes near Holbrook Public Library

Sumner Field, S. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Storytime in the Gazebo at the Sumner Field playground!

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

We are excited to announce the return of the  long awaited Folded Book Fairy House craft!  We provide the books and instructions, you provide the creativity!This program is open to those ages 18+ and registration is required as space is limited.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us for Babytime, a special storytime designed just for our littlest library visitors, ages 0-18 months! This interactive session is a wonderful opportunity for babies and their caregivers to explore the world of books through songs, rhymes, and sensory activities.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343, Study Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us for an engaging Cloud Basics class designed to help you understand cloud based storage. Learn the many ways in which Google Drive can be used for uploading, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud in this class.  

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

School Readiness Group (Ages 4–5)Join Ms. Leslie at the Holbrook Public Library for a 6-week School Readiness Group designed to help children build important kindergarten readiness skills through fun and engaging activities. Participants will practice using scissors, writing their names, following directions, and participating in an interactive circle time experience.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Calling all middle-grade readers! Grab your favorite book (any kind you like - graphic novels, fiction, nonfiction, etc!) and join us for a club where the only rule is: bring it and be ready to share! We’ll swap stories, dive into adventures, laugh over plot twists, and maybe even discover a new favorite book along the way.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Every Wednesday during our open hours, families are invited to drop into the Holbrook Public Library for a new simple craft project set up in our Children's area.Krafty Kids is aimed for toddlers and preschoolers, focusing on patterns, shapes, colors, and more.

Community Room, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Enjoy a relaxing midweek break with Lucky, our friendly therapy dog! Drop in every Wednesday from 10:30–11:30 a. m. for comforting companionship, stress relief, and lots of tail wags. Open to all ages.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

July's Community Reads book selection is The Heirloom Garden by Viola ShipmanThe Heirloom Garden is a novel by Wade Rouse, written under the pen name Viola Shipman, about two women from different generations who connect through a garden while dealing with the pain of war and loss.

Teen Center, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Teens! We want to hear from YOU! The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens in grades 6-12 who live or go to school in Holbrook and want to take an active part to help the library and the community.What does the TAB do? - Help decide on library programs- Write book reviews- Create social media content- Recommend items for the library collection.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Discover the surprising side of some of New England’s most notorious plants! Join us for an engaging program on edible invasive plants, where you’ll learn how certain species labeled invasive can also be valuable food sources. We’ll explore common plants found throughout Southern New England, how to identify them safely, and the cultural and historical uses that have made them part of regional foraging traditions.

Library Lawn, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Kids explore how seeds travel by designing and launching their own rockets. Each launch models how pollinators like bees and butterflies help plants grow. A high-energy STEM workshop that connects motion, science, and the power of growth! 

Library Lawn, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Green City Growers will start their weekly gardening with a GCG farmer on Thursday April 9!  Each week, a farmer will be here at the Holbrook Public Library from 1pm - 2pm to plant, maintain, and harvest our 3 raised garden beds on the Plymouth Street lawn.

Teen Center, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Lets have a creative summer! This relaxed art club is all about making whatever you feel like, with plenty of supplies and space to experiment. Each week, we'll share a featured craft for anyone who wants a little inspiration, but you’re always free to do your own thing.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343, Community Room, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Polar Bear is a licensed therapy dog that loves being read to! Come pick out a book- or bring one from home- and read to her for fifteen minutes. Don't be surprised if she begs for pets, though!This is a same day reservation program. Polar Bear has four slots available each Thursday, and each slot allows for one family to read with her.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Beginning on Thursday July 9th, we are having a series of talks by The Grateful Gardener: Todd Breitenstein.   The Grateful Gardener has been gardening and landscaping since he was a child. Even his earliest memories at a farm house in Wenham,Ma. involve events closely associated with a family garden perhaps even if a bit entwined with  -the-sunflower-garden.

Sumner Field, S. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Storytime in the Gazebo at the Sumner Field playground!

Teen Center, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Bring your imagination to life by painting your very own Dungeons & Dragons miniature! Whether you're creating a brave hero or a fearsome monster, you'll learn basic miniature painting techniques while adding your own unique style. No experience is needed, all supplies are provided.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Please join us for the July Tween Craft Club, where we will be tie-dying drawstring backpacks! Make a fun and colorful bag to carry all your summer essentials. Tween Craft Club is for ages 8-12. Please be sure to wear clothing that can get messy!Registration required.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us for Babytime, a special storytime designed just for our littlest library visitors, ages 0-18 months! This interactive session is a wonderful opportunity for babies and their caregivers to explore the world of books through songs, rhymes, and sensory activities.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

School Readiness Group (Ages 4–5)Join Ms. Leslie at the Holbrook Public Library for a 6-week School Readiness Group designed to help children build important kindergarten readiness skills through fun and engaging activities. Participants will practice using scissors, writing their names, following directions, and participating in an interactive circle time experience.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Every Wednesday during our open hours, families are invited to drop into the Holbrook Public Library for a new simple craft project set up in our Children's area.Krafty Kids is aimed for toddlers and preschoolers, focusing on patterns, shapes, colors, and more.

Community Room, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Enjoy a relaxing midweek break with Lucky, our friendly therapy dog! Drop in every Wednesday from 10:30–11:30 a. m. for comforting companionship, stress relief, and lots of tail wags. Open to all ages.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

July's Murder Mystery selection is : Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda FlowerFlowers and Foul Play is the first book in Amanda Flower's "Magic Garden Mystery" series, featuring florist Fiona Knox who inherits a cottage in Scotland with a magical garden, only to find a dead body and get embroiled in a murder investigation to clear her godfather's caretaker.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us at the library as we get creative with nature and make Fairy Gardens! We'll be painting our very own Fairy doors, as well as using items we find in nature to create our own little gardens. Take yours home or display it in our front garden! Ages

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343, Study Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us for an engaging AI Literacy Class designed to help you understand the rapidly growing world of artificial intelligence.  This program will cover the basics of how AI works, how to recognize AI-generated content, and the ways it impacts our daily lives—from search engines to creative tools.

Library Lawn, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Green City Growers will start their weekly gardening with a GCG farmer on Thursday April 9!  Each week, a farmer will be here at the Holbrook Public Library from 1pm - 2pm to plant, maintain, and harvest our 3 raised garden beds on the Plymouth Street lawn.

Computer Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Join us to welcome Law Mom, a women-owned and operated estate and business planning law firm.  In this event, they will cover:Protect Your Legacy - Learn how to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored with strategic estate planning.

Teen Center, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Lets have a creative summer! This relaxed art club is all about making whatever you feel like, with plenty of supplies and space to experiment. Each week, we'll share a featured craft for anyone who wants a little inspiration, but you’re always free to do your own thing.

Children's Area, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343, Community Room, Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Polar Bear is a licensed therapy dog that loves being read to! Come pick out a book- or bring one from home- and read to her for fifteen minutes. Don't be surprised if she begs for pets, though!This is a same day reservation program. Polar Bear has four slots available each Thursday, and each slot allows for one family to read with her.