Storytimes near Maynard Public Library

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Paint a clay pot and roll up a pre-cut felt piece to make a succulent you never need to worry about over- or under-watering! For ages 11-18/grades 6-12. No registration needed.  Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (this week is actually 2 weeks - Tuesday June 23 - Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Roosevelt Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Join Maynard fiber artist Cindy Kennelly to learn to create wet felted flowers for our “Community in Bloom” floral project. This hands-on workshop introduces the ancient art of wet felting. Students will learn to transform loose wool roving into a vibrant, three-dimensional textile flower.

Trustees Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Eric Zeller's Music Jam

Online

Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

In this group, children will have a chance to interact with one another and with materials and activities based on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire to support different areas of their development, as well as some of the library's sensory play materials.

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (this week is actually 2 weeks - Tuesday June 23 - Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Decorate tin cans with outdoor-rated acrylic paint or napkins and mod podge, then add beads and other decorative elements.   Ages 6-adult, registration required.  Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (this week is actually 2 weeks - Tuesday June 23 - Tuesday July 7), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Take and Make Kits, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Spice Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a booklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun cooking!If you'd like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion, they are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors. There will be toys available after storytime ends. 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.

Roosevelt Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

This is the monthly meeting of the Cookbook Club. All are welcome!Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion. Visit the Cookbook Club page at https://www.

Online

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

LEGO Printmaking at the library is back!  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on printmaking class using flat LEGO bricks! Participants will explore the basics of printmaking by designing and creating their own one-of-a-kind prints.   No prior art or LEGO experience is needed.

Cullen Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Board of Library Trustees monthly meeting

Trustees Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Office Hours with State Representative Kate Hogan

Exhibit, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754, Take and Make Kits, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

2026 Tiny Art Show Kits available starting today!Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the two In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 9pm on Tuesday, July 28 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit August 1-15.

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The Annual Truck Parade - at the Maynard High School Field - all ages.  Watch a big vehicular procession with all your favorite trucks.  (Rain Date - Wednesday, July 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM) There'll be police cars, fire engines/ The parade has trucks - a lot/ Diggers, dinosaurs, dump trucks/ Okay, dinosaurs maybe not! If you come to the truck parade, you'll: a.

Trustees Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

We welcome all knitters, crocheters, felters, spinners, menders, needlepointers, embroiderers -- any fiber craft done by hand.

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

 Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday July 8 -Tuesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Tuesday July 8 - Wednesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Roosevelt Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Ages 12 and up. Learn to create needle felted flowers for our “Community in Bloom” floral project. Needle felting uses loose wool and a barbed needle to "weave" fibers together into shapes. It is easy to learn, so no prior felting experience is required.

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday July 8 -Tuesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Roosevelt Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Library building at 77 Nason Street! There will be a variety of activities and refreshments. See details at maynardpubliclibrary. org/20th

Other Location, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Check in on the 3rd Floor to tell how much time you read (in the Summer Reading Club) and if it exceeded 2 1/2 hours for the week (Wednesday July 8 -Tuesday July 14), you get to play the Plinko game to win a prize. If you haven't read for 2 1/2 hours, you should still come to claim a weekly prize.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors. There will be toys available after storytime ends. 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.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

2026 Tiny Art Show In-person Creating Event today! Create artwork no larger than 4" at home or attend one of the two In-person creating events. Artwork completed or returned before 9pm on Tuesday, July 28 will be included in the Tiny Art Show, on exhibit beginning Saturday August 1.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Junior LEGO League - Ages 4 and over.   Kids will create innovative LEGO projects.   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.

Storytime Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Paint a mosaic-style plastic suncatcher! All supplies provided. For ages 9-14. Registration required.   Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net

Roosevelt Room, Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The U. S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our info ecosystem is now inundated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there’s no end in sight.