Storytimes near Maplewood Memorial Library

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. Upcoming dates: July 16th and July 30th For ages birth to 18 months, with a participating adult This program is designed for very young children you can hold in your arms or who are learning to crawl. We welcome caregivers/parents to experience a lively storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. A fun craft workshop for kids ages 8-10. Registration opens on Monday June 15th Create it With Phoebe offers a small group workshop for kids ages 8-10 to create emoji keychains out of polymer clay. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You'll love this class! Phoebe is a Creative Educator & Experience Curator who designs hands-on art experiences that help children build confidence, creativity, and self-expression through making. Her workshops combine elevated materials, approachable instruction, and imaginative themes that allow young makers to explore art in a welcoming and encouraging environment. From polymer clay and painting to mixed media and seasonal crafts, children leave with projects they are proud to create and excited to share. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!

Maplewood Hilton Branch

Six-week conversation class for English Language Learners

Maplewood Memorial Library, Create Space

Stock up on summer reading! Fill a bag (provided by the Friends) for $10, and leave with some new reads.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Collaborative Room 10

Bring your projects! Do you enjoy creating with fabric, yarn, or other fibers? Unwind, connect, and get support among fellow crafters while working on your projects. All adults are welcome, regardless of skill level. No registration required - drop in.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Community Room

Celebrating the new building's first anniversary! Join us in the Community Room for a reception marking the first anniversary of Main Library's Grand Opening! Share your experiences with the new building to be displayed all week, help put together a jigsaw puzzle featuring an image of the library, have a cookie from Palmer's Bakery, and shop great new library merch! There will be a special and very fun announcement made at the event too! If you'd like your words, art, and memories featured in our Digital Community Scrapbook to commemorate our building's one year anniversary, you can submit things physically at our Information desk or digitally via our Google form . We want to hear from everyone who makes the Maplewood Library so special: You! *Photo by Tracy Sham

Maplewood Memorial Library, Teen Librarian Office, 2nd Floor

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. What grows in the dark, is soft like fur, and tastes kind of like lobster if you cook it right? A lion's mane mushroom! Lion's mane mushrooms (aka Hericium erinaceus ) are high in protein, and they are used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. For this take-and-make activity, you'll follow simple instructions to create a harvest of these fun fungi. Register to claim your own mushroom growing kit. Supplies are limited. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading Events (click to view and register): Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Meeting Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with a participating adult. Early literacy fun for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. This program is designed for very young children you can hold in your arms or who are learning to crawl. We welcome caregivers/parents to experience an engaging storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading. We also offer a Baby Lapsit Storytime at Main Library on Thursdays

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

By TG Yoga An open level yoga flow for ages 3 to 6 years old. The yoga session followed by a relaxing story or poem by the librarian. MUST bring your own YOGA MAT OR TOWEL Stretch and Storytime Tuesday June 30th @ 10:30 am AND Monday July 13th @4:30 pm By TG Yoga An open level yoga flow for ages 3 to 6 years old. The yoga session followed by a relaxing story or poem by the librarian. MUST bring your own YOGA MAT OR TOWEL

Maplewood Memorial Library, Create Space

Adult Summer Reading Program Say no to boring books and add some sparkle to your bookshelf or coffee table! Join us for an evening of fun as we show you the basic techniques of book bedazzling. We will have supplies available for use during the event, participants need to supply their own book.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Teen Librarian Office, 2nd Floor

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. What grows in the dark, is soft like fur, and tastes kind of like lobster if you cook it right? A lion's mane mushroom! Lion's mane mushrooms (aka Hericium erinaceus ) are high in protein, and they are used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. For this take-and-make activity, you'll follow simple instructions to create a harvest of these fun fungi. Register to claim your own mushroom growing kit. Supplies are limited. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading Events (click to view and register): Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. Upcoming dates: July 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4th For ages 1-3, with a participating adult. Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and rhymes. This program is designed for toddlers and young preschool children.

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Program Room

Stomp on over to Hilton for a fun game of dino bingo with pictures & words in the squares. For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Prizes will be given.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Teen Librarian Office, 2nd Floor

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. What grows in the dark, is soft like fur, and tastes kind of like lobster if you cook it right? A lion's mane mushroom! Lion's mane mushrooms (aka Hericium erinaceus ) are high in protein, and they are used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. For this take-and-make activity, you'll follow simple instructions to create a harvest of these fun fungi. Register to claim your own mushroom growing kit. Supplies are limited. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading Events (click to view and register): Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Meeting Room

For ages 1-3, with a participating adult. A lively storytime with songs, stories, movement and rhymes. A lively storytime with songs, stories, movement and rhymes. This program is designed for toddlers and young preschool children. We also offer Toddler Storytimes at Main Library on Tuesdays

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

Let your imagination go wild with fun art projects for the whole family (with kids ages 4 -18). For families with kids ages 4 and up. Bring your friends & your family ... and make new friends! Fun family-oriented art projects to unleash your creativity. Stay tuned for details of what we'll be making on this date. Be prepared for a messy activity. Thank you to the Friends of the Maplewood Library for making this program possible!

Maplewood Memorial Library, Local History Room

Monthly Library Board Meeting

Maplewood Memorial Library, Teen Librarian Office, 2nd Floor

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. What grows in the dark, is soft like fur, and tastes kind of like lobster if you cook it right? A lion's mane mushroom! Lion's mane mushrooms (aka Hericium erinaceus ) are high in protein, and they are used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. For this take-and-make activity, you'll follow simple instructions to create a harvest of these fun fungi. Register to claim your own mushroom growing kit. Supplies are limited. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading Events (click to view and register): Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. Upcoming date: July 30th For ages birth to 18 months, with a participating adult This program is designed for very young children you can hold in your arms or who are learning to crawl. We welcome caregivers/parents to experience a lively storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Program Room

For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.

Maplewood Hilton Branch

Six-week conversation class for English Language Learners

Maplewood Memorial Library, Teen Librarian Office, 2nd Floor

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. What grows in the dark, is soft like fur, and tastes kind of like lobster if you cook it right? A lion's mane mushroom! Lion's mane mushrooms (aka Hericium erinaceus ) are high in protein, and they are used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. For this take-and-make activity, you'll follow simple instructions to create a harvest of these fun fungi. Register to claim your own mushroom growing kit. Supplies are limited. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading Events (click to view and register): Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library. Upcoming date: July 31 For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.

Maplewood Hilton Branch

Billions of Bubbles fill the Hilton Branch parking lot. Jump on in! We suggest the kids wear their bathing suits - and bring a towel! Thanks to the Friends of the Maplewood Library for making this program possible!

Maplewood Memorial Library, Community Room

Come celebrate the opening of our summer exhibit Join us at a reception to celebrate "Creativity in Times of Chaos," our summer exhibit, with artwork and music. The works of Jeremy Moss will be featured in the Community room, and the works of Aimee Mower Lally will be displayed on the Main Floor gallery space. With live music by Adam Gustavson.

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Meeting Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with a participating adult. Early literacy fun for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. This program is designed for very young children you can hold in your arms or who are learning to crawl. We welcome caregivers/parents to experience an engaging storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading. We also offer a Baby Lapsit Storytime at Main Library on Thursdays

Maplewood Hilton Branch, Meeting Room

Monthly meeting of the SAP Board

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

Enjoy classic board games and puzzles with your family Enjoy classic board games and puzzles with your family Unplug and play classic board games with your family at the library!

Maplewood Memorial Library, Children's Program Room

For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes. For ages 1-3, with a participating adult. Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and rhymes. This program is designed for toddlers and young preschool children.

Maplewood Memorial Library, Study Room 4

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" is the national summer reading theme for 2026. To that end, Maplewood Library's teen summer reading activities will focus on mysteries and secrets. In this event, Ms. Ayoola will share common symbols and meanings in a standard tarot deck of 78 cards, as well as common uses for tarot cards: divination, self-reflection, art appreciation, and more. She will also show off tarot decks from her collection. Participants should also feel free to bring tarot decks if they wish. To earn a badge for attending this event and have a chance at winning a prize, click here to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack . Click here to look at the summer reading prizes Other Teen Summer Reading events: Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 | Let's Play Among Us Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 | Brown Bag Book Swap: LGBTQ+ Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 | Design a Signature Symbol Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19 | Take-and-Make: Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30 | The Mysteries of Tarot Cards Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 | Trivia: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 | Make a Secret Compartment in a Book Friday, August 14, 2:30-4:30 | Escape Room