Babytime!

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......More

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. During this event, we'll share age-appropriate stories, engage in fun fingerplays, and introduce simple songs that promote language development and bonding. What to Expect: - Songs and Rhymes to support early language skills and listening. - Interactive Activities like gentle clapping, bouncing, and movement to enhance motor skills. - Simple Stories with colorful pictures that capture your babyâs attention. - Time to Connect with other parents and caregivers in a warm, friendly environment. This event is a great way to begin building your babyâs love for books while creating lasting memories. Come enjoy a relaxed, playful time with your little one! Walk-ins welcome. Caregivers must attend with babies. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-15/

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

Homework with a Teen

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and ti......More

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and times consistent, our teens are busy! Please be sure to check the calendar for available time slots. Registration is required to receive homework help. Contact Steph at scapuzzo@holbrook.ocln.org with any questions or concerns.  https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homework-with-a-teen-30/

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

Krafty Kids

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, sensory play, colors, ......More

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, sensory play, colors, and more. All ages are welcome to create a craft!  All materials and instructions provided. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/krafty-kids-20/

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

Therapy Gardens : Gardening with Peggy

Holbrook Public Library is partnering with the Holbrook Council On Aging to host a series of gardening programs at the COA.  Gardening with Peggy will introduce us to beginning a raised garden bed, choosing your plants, planting and tending the garden, and additional......More

Holbrook Public Library is partnering with the Holbrook Council On Aging to host a series of gardening programs at the COA.  Gardening with Peggy will introduce us to beginning a raised garden bed, choosing your plants, planting and tending the garden, and additional related topics.   This program is open to all...you do not have to be a regular COA user or even be 60+!  We invite all gardeners or want- to - be gardeners to register for any session in the series!  Registration can be done on the on this listing or at the COA. Happy Gardening! https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/therapy-gardens-gardening-with-peggy-2/

Council on Aging 9 Jewel Road, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Community Reads

Join us for our monthly book club on Wednesday, May  21 at 1pm! Every month, we select a new book to read and discuss. You do not have to have completed the reading prior to Book Club. It is always a lively discussion and new members are always welcome! No re......More

Join us for our monthly book club on Wednesday, May  21 at 1pm! Every month, we select a new book to read and discuss. You do not have to have completed the reading prior to Book Club. It is always a lively discussion and new members are always welcome! No registration is needed. Open to ages 18+. This month's selection is Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. t is Enniscorthy in the southeast of Ireland in the early 1950s. Eilis Lacey is one among many of her generation who cannot find work at home. Thus when a job is offered in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving her family and country, Eilis heads for unfamiliar Brooklyn, and to a crowded boarding house where the landlady's intense scrutiny and the small jealousies of her fellow residents only deepen her isolation. Slowly, however, the pain of parting is buried beneath the rhythms of her new life -- until she begins to realize that she has found a sort of happiness. As she falls in love, news comes from home that forces her back to Enniscorthy, not to the constrictions of her old life, but to new possibilities which conflict deeply with the life she has left behind in Brooklyn. In the quiet character of Eilis Lacey, Colm Toibin has created one of fiction's most memorable heroines and in Brooklyn, a luminous novel of devastating power. Toibin demonstrates once again his astonishing range and that he is a true master of nuanced prose, emotional depth, and narrative virtuosity. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk or for download as an Ebook or Audiobook on Libby/Hoopla. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-reads-12/

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

Teen Advisory Board

Teens! We want to hear from YOU! The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens in grades 9-12 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......More

Teens! We want to hear from YOU! The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens in grades 9-12 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. Whatâs in it for you? - Use your creativity to create fun programs. - Make your voice heard by sharing ideas with library community. - Make new friends. - Grow your leadership skills. - Earn community service hours. - FREE PIZZA! TAB meets once a month from 5-6PM on the third Wednesday of every month.  https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-advisory-board-17/

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

After School Games & Snacks for Teens

Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for After School Games & Snacks, the perfect hangout for teens who want to unwind, play games, and enjoy some tasty treats! Whether you're into video games, board games, or just want to chill with friends, weâve go......More

Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for After School Games & Snacks, the perfect hangout for teens who want to unwind, play games, and enjoy some tasty treats! Whether you're into video games, board games, or just want to chill with friends, weâve got you covered. Compete in friendly matches, try out new games, and snack on some delicious bites as you relax and recharge after a busy school day. Every Thursday after school from 3 - 5PM. For those in grades 6-12 https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/after-school-games-snacks-for-teens-5/

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

Homework with a Teen

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and ti......More

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and times consistent, our teens are busy! Please be sure to check the calendar for available time slots. Registration is required to receive homework help. Contact Steph at scapuzzo@holbrook.ocln.org with any questions or concerns.  https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homework-with-a-teen-34/

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

Read to Polar Bear, a Therapy Dog

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 availa......More

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. Slots open in-house at 10AM, and can be requested by calling the library and speaking with a staff member. Please call the library on Thursday morning to request a spot in advance. If there are open spots at 4pm, they will be available for walk-in requests. Polar Bear will be coming every Thursday from 4-5pm, and this program is open to all ages, regardless of reading level! https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-polar-bear-a-therapy-dog-76/

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

Cook the Book

Join us for our May's "Cook the Book" program! This month we are checking out Baking YesterYear by Dylan Hollis. "A decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century Gentles and ladymen, are you sick a......More

Join us for our May's "Cook the Book" program! This month we are checking out Baking YesterYear by Dylan Hollis. "A decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century Gentles and ladymen, are you sick and tired of making the same baking recipes again and again? Then look no further than this baking blast from the past, as B. Dylan Hollis highlights the most unique tasty treats of yesteryear. Travel back in time on a delicious decade-by-decade jaunt as Dylan shows you how to bake vintage forgotten greats. With a big pinch of fun and a full cup of humor, you'll be baking everything from chocolate potato cake from the 1910s to avocado bread from the 1970s. Having baked thousands of retro recipes from all kinds of antique cookbooks, Dylan's selected the best of the best for this bakebook, sharing the shining stars from each decade. And since not every recipe Dylan bakes on his wildly popular social media channels turn out delicious, we've thrown in a few of the most disastrously strange recipes for you to try if you want to prank your friends, or if you're simply a glutton for punishment. A few of Dylan's favorites that are going to have you licking your lips and begging for more include: - 1909 cornflake macaroons - 1918 anzac biscuits - Great Depression peanut butter bread - 1940s chocolate sauerkraut cake - 1970s potato chip cookies Baking Yesteryear contains 100 recipes expertly curated by B. Dylan Hollis that will take you on a delicious journey through the past. " - Google Books Copies of the cook book will be available for checkout beginning April 29th.  You may also browse through the book in the library and photocopy the recipes that you might want to try out making for the program. Registration is required due to space constraints.  This program is held at the Holbrook COA at 13 Jewel Rd.  Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to take part in this program. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cook-the-book/

Council on Aging 9 Jewel Road, Holbrook, MA, 02343

Storytime

Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 in the children's area. Enjoy stories, music, movement, and crafts with your little one. Storytime is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but every age can get something great out of Storytime! https://holbrookpubliclibrary.......More

Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 in the children's area. Enjoy stories, music, movement, and crafts with your little one. Storytime is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but every age can get something great out of Storytime! https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-50/

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

Cybersecurity Basics

Join us for a class on cybersecurity basics! This class is for beginners and registration is required. A Best Buy gift card raffle drawing for tech class series attendees will occur at the end of May. Funding for this class provided by the PLA Digital Literacy Works......More

Join us for a class on cybersecurity basics! This class is for beginners and registration is required. A Best Buy gift card raffle drawing for tech class series attendees will occur at the end of May. Funding for this class provided by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cybersecurity-basics-5/

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

CLOSED

The library will be closed for observance of Memorial Day. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/closed/

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

Library Closed

The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th in observance of Memorial Day weekend. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-3/

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

Coffee of the Month Kits

Each month we sample a coffee from around the world.  In each kit is a sample of coffee, geographic information for the country of origin, tasting notes on the sample, and a description of the growing conditions that helped develop the flavor profile.  There is also......More

Each month we sample a coffee from around the world.  In each kit is a sample of coffee, geographic information for the country of origin, tasting notes on the sample, and a description of the growing conditions that helped develop the flavor profile.  There is also a list of suggested books, movies, and music that are themed to the coffee's geographic source. Kits are available while supplies last. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-of-the-month-kits-7/

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

Babytime!

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......More

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. During this event, we'll share age-appropriate stories, engage in fun fingerplays, and introduce simple songs that promote language development and bonding. What to Expect: - Songs and Rhymes to support early language skills and listening. - Interactive Activities like gentle clapping, bouncing, and movement to enhance motor skills. - Simple Stories with colorful pictures that capture your babyâs attention. - Time to Connect with other parents and caregivers in a warm, friendly environment. This event is a great way to begin building your babyâs love for books while creating lasting memories. Come enjoy a relaxed, playful time with your little one! Walk-ins welcome. Caregivers must attend with babies. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-16/

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

Homework with a Teen

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and ti......More

Does your child need some homework help? The Holbrook Public Library has gathered a group of responsible, patient teens to offer FREE 45 minute tutoring sessions throughout the week to children in middle and elementary school.  While we will try to keep days and times consistent, our teens are busy! Please be sure to check the calendar for available time slots. Registration is required to receive homework help. Contact Steph at scapuzzo@holbrook.ocln.org with any questions or concerns.  https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homework-with-a-teen-31/

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

Romance Book Club - Powerless

Get your Happily Ever Fix and join HPL's "Romance Book Club"! Calling all romance loversâ this book club is for you! Every month weâll read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope. This can include cotemporary romance, young adult romanc......More

Get your Happily Ever Fix and join HPL's "Romance Book Club"! Calling all romance loversâ this book club is for you! Every month weâll read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope. This can include cotemporary romance, young adult romance, "romantasy," and more! Come prepared to share all of your favorite (or least favorite) details! Our Romance Book Club will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 4-5PM.  This month's book is: Powerless by Lauren Roberts Description: She is the very thing heâs spent his whole life hunting. He is the very thing sheâs spent her whole life pretending to be. Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilyaâthe exceptional, the empowered, the Elites. The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just thatâordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished in order to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crimeâmaking Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity. Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be overly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can in order to stay alive and out of trouble. Easier said than done. When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilyas princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elitesâ powersâthe very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them donât kill her, the prince sheâs fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she isâcompletely Ordinary. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/romance-book-club-powerless/

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

SciFri Book Club PM Meeting

Join us for our May SciFri book club, evening edition! We will be discussing the book Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. Tuberculosis has been infecting and killing humans for ages, and after gaining inf......More

Join us for our May SciFri book club, evening edition! We will be discussing the book Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. Tuberculosis has been infecting and killing humans for ages, and after gaining infamy as a poetsâ disease, TB now follows the road of injustice and inequality weâve created. John Green befriended Henry, a young tuberculosis patient at Laka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone, and, since that first visit, has become a passionate advocate for improved treatment access and awareness of the healthcare imbalances that make TBâa curable, treatable infectious diseaseâthe deadliest to this day. In Everything Is Tuberculosis, Green weaves Henryâs story into the scientific and social histories of tuberculosis, and how our choices will define its destiny. Everything Is Tuberculosis brings together a range of topics, including microbiology, medical science, epidemiology, history and culture, global and public health, and more. https://holbrookpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/scifri-book-club-pm-meeting-2/

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