9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Yoga For Seniors (thru Charlton Senior Center)
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Yoga for Seniors This is a gentle yoga class taught by Bonnie Dellerose for those ages 50+ who are Charlton residents.Offered by Charlton Senior Center and funded by a grant from Massachusetts Councils on Aging.
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Early Reader Book Club
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Join our parent/child book club for early readers, ages 3-7. Read the monthly book selection at home with your child, and join us for a short discussion, activity, and a snack. Please register so we know how many people to expect. Copies of the book will be available at the Adult Circulation Desk.
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Me and My Mini with Sunflower Movement Therapy
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
A 45-minute dance movement group for ages birth through 3 with a grown-up. The group focuses on adults and babies spending quality time together while working on important movement skills and social-emotional milestones. Get groovy to upbeat music with fun props, instruments, and a story. Adult participation is required, and 1-2 children per adult is recommended. Registration is required. Space is limited.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Drop-in Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Crafty Chapter for Tweens & Teens
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you like to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, needle felt, or do other fiber arts? Really, any portable craft is welcome! Join us to hang out, practice your craft, learn from more experienced friends, or share your knowledge with others! **Please bring your current projects to work on!!** This group is for tweens and teens aged 9-18.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
One-on-One Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
One-on-One Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Intro to Chat GPT
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Curious about ChatGPT and what it can do for you? Join us for a hands-on introduction to one of today’s most popular AI tools! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how it can help with everyday tasks like writing, researching, organizing ideas, learning new skills, and more.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
CPL Book Group: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
The Charlton Public Library Book Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00. New members are welcome to join us whether you have read the book, partially read the book, or it's in your "to-read" pile. Title suggestions are encouraged: criteria is that the book needs to be available in multiple formats: regular print, large print, and downloadable in eBook and eAudiobook format.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Preschool Open Play
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Meet up with other 3-5 year olds & caregivers for fun open play and socialization! Age-appropriate toys will be available to play with.
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Intro to Web Development
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Want to learn how to make websites or write code? Get started with this new coding class for teens with One Up Games On The Go! For teens ages 12 and older. Registration is required. Please bring a laptop if you have one. The Library has Chromebooks available if you do not have a laptop.
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Kids Yoga with Lindsey
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
In these classes, we will practice breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga postures (asana), and more to help participants connect with their bodies, minds, and spirits.This focus invites kids to recognize the ability to act and behave mindfully with compassion, to be brave, to know happiness, and to find inner peace and calm.
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Play Games!
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Today we’ll play a variety of party games together! Come have fun with us! Play Games is a partnership of the Charlton Library and the Charlton Golden Age Club.
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Everyday Uses of AI
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation! This lecture will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. We’ll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology.
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Yoga For Seniors (thru Charlton Senior Center)
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Yoga for Seniors This is a gentle yoga class taught by Bonnie Dellerose for those ages 50+ who are Charlton residents.Offered by Charlton Senior Center and funded by a grant from Massachusetts Councils on Aging.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tiny Tots Open Play
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Meet up with other 0-2. 5 year olds & caregivers for fun open play and socialization! Age-appropriate toys will be available to play with.
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Movies- Zootopia 2
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn!On this day we will be showing: ZOOTOPIA 2Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. 2025.
1:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Drop-in Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms of Summer
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
The summer months are a bounty of ripe berries, nectar-laden edible flowers, amazing edible plants along the seashore, and edible mushrooms that can carpet the forest floor after warm, rainy days. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of summer, from beach plums to invasive wineberries, including some of the choice summer fungi like chanterelles and the myriad of pored Boletes.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Finding Transportation Using Uber & Lyft
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
This class dives into two popular ride-share apps, Uber and Lyft, and teaches participants to use them to find rides, order groceries, and much more. We learn to book rides for ourselves and others, add payment methods, and stay safe while ordering rides.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Make a Macrame Plant Hanger (Tweens and Teens)
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Learn how to make a cute macrame plant hanger! Participants will each be given a fake plant for their macrame design. This program is intended for tweens and teens ages 10-17.
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Drop-in Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Yoga For Seniors (thru Charlton Senior Center)
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Yoga for Seniors This is a gentle yoga class taught by Bonnie Dellerose for those ages 50+ who are Charlton residents.Offered by Charlton Senior Center and funded by a grant from Massachusetts Councils on Aging.
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Me and My Mini with Sunflower Movement Therapy
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
A 45-minute dance movement group for ages birth through 3 with a grown-up. The group focuses on adults and babies spending quality time together while working on important movement skills and social-emotional milestones. Get groovy to upbeat music with fun props, instruments, and a story. Adult participation is required, and 1-2 children per adult is recommended. Registration is required. Space is limited.
1:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Drop-in Tech Help
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Young Artists Collective
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Join the Young Artists Collective for a relaxed, creative space where young artists can experiment and grow. Each month we’ll explore a different art medium—from acrylic painting to oil pastels and more—while giving kids the freedom to create at their own pace.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Exploration Corner
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Story Time Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Join facilitator Alexis Moore for Exploration Corner: a series of fun classes for kids!Listen to a short book, then engage in sensory play and a craft. For ages 3-6. Limited spaces available. Register for each session you can attend.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Death Café
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Dexter Hall, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Welcome to the Death Café at Charlton Public Library! What is a Death Café, you ask? A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgement. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
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Community Meeting Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Support group offering information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting
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Local History Room, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., Charlton, MA, 01507
Monthly Board of Trustee meeting.