Storytimes near Shrewsbury Public Library

Young Adult Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Grab a take-and-make bag from the Young Adult Room! It will have all the materials you need to sew an adorable stuffed vegetable friend! For grades 5-12, no registration required.  

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join Miss Annie Lee in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.

Children's Courtyard, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Children's Program Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Children's Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Happy birthday to America and happy birthday to everybody! Join us for classic kids’ party games, activities, crafts, and more! Best for ages 4-11, all are welcome. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn how to program with Java in this introductory course run by Tanay! For rising grades 5-8, registration is required.  

Young Adult Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

A continuation of our Oak After-School Book Club! For rising 8th and 9th graders. Registration required.  

Young Adult Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Build something magnificent with LEGOs! Swing by the Teen Room anytime between 3:00-4:00pm to participate. For grades 5+, no registration required.  

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Take a break from the stress of everyday life and join us for some mindful crafting! We will supply everything you need for a relaxing evening including markers, pens, coloring pages, magazines for collage, washi tape, and more! All you need to bring is yourself!No registration required.

Dean Park, 805 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Grab your favorite teddy bear or stuffy, pack a blanket, and get ready for a Teddy Bear Picnic! Librarians will read stories and sing songs, the Recreation Department will provide a craft,  and then it will be time for a picnic with cookies and juice boxes.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join us for a relaxed, easy yoga class designed just for teens (ages 11–18). Curious about trying yoga for the first time? This class is perfect for beginners. We’ll move through simple poses, build strength and flexibility, and learn easy ways to de-stress and feel more grounded — no experience needed.

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement.   Users 13-16 may use tools designated as "All Makers" under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Children's Program Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Drop in for weekly themed crafting in the Children’s Program Room!June 26th: Fruit caterpillars and a beehive craftsJuly 10th: Torn paper ice cream conesJuly 17th: Sunflower seed craftsJuly 24th: Skewer sculpturesJuly 31st: KaleidoscopesAugust 7th: Yarn wrapped shapesAugust 14th: Tissue paper suncatchersAugust 21st: Backpack charmsBest for rising grades K+ with an adult.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join us for a presentation with Kate from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens! Pollinators are the life blood for good production. We will explore ways to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficials to your garden!This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

Children's Program Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

It's jammie time!

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

To attend All Makers times, users must attend a Makerspace Orientation. All Makers times equipment can include the Silhouette cutter, the sewing machine, the iron/ironing board, the paper cutter, and general crafting tools. Once the orientation is complete, users will have access to the Learning Lab's All Makers hours, which are listed on the Makerspace website.

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver, Release of Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement.   Users 13-16 may use tools designated as "All Makers" under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

 THE 5 SECONDS BEFORE YOU REACT: Why you lose your patience and how to catch it earlierDo you ever lose your patience… and regret it right after? This workshop focuses on the moment right before a reaction happens, and how to catch it earlier. You’ll learn how to:Pause before reactingUnderstand what’s really happening in the momentRespond in a way that aligns with how you want to show upFacilitated by Randy Marles Orabone, LMHC, PCBHC, a psychotherapist with 18+ years of experience supporting individuals and families.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join Miss Sarah for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for preschoolers and their grownups, but all are welcome. No

Children's Program Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

In this independent storytime for ages 3–5, kids join the fun on their own while grown-ups wait just outside. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build confidence, practice being apart from caregivers, and learn early classroom skills like listening and taking turns.

Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn how to program with Java in this introductory course run by Tanay! For rising grades 5-8, registration is required.  

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace.  For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. Trained Makers’ tools are only available to users 16+.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Bring a copy of your favorite book with you and we'll bedazzle the cover with rhinestones! For rising grades 5-12, registration recommended.  

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn how to create your own simple, playable game in Roblox Studio! This teen-led program will introduce all the basics of Roblox Studio and students will leave the 5-week program with their own complete game. No prior coding or game development experience necessary.

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.m.

Children's Program Room, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Calling all young Trainers! Join us at the library for a fun Pokémon-themed activity, a tasty snack, and time to hang out with fellow fans. After the program, kids are welcome to trade cards with each other if they choose, but please note that trading is not supervised by library staff.

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Greetings from Breed’s Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th with Ted Reinstein is a fast-paced, fun, informative look at some of the unique stories he's done related to the Revolutionary War period.  Here’s the twist: although these stories all involve famous, even iconic moments in our founding history, they have another angle that's less well-known.

Library Speakers Consortium

Register here: https://libraryc. org/shrewsburypubliclibrary/176848Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn digital literacy skills and hands-on repair in this teen-led series over the summer! Learn about topics like e-waste, repairing phones and laptops, and more! Register for each session that you're interested in attending. For teens and adults. &nb

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join Miss Sarah for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfortable space for our littlest participants.

Learning Lab, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn the basics of using a computer and using a mouse. No computer experience is required, and library computers will be available for participants to practice with.  Registration is required.  

Meeting Room A, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, Meeting Room B, Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Join Miss Sarah for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfortable space for our littlest participants.