Shrewsbury Public Library
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Tuesday May 6 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Tinker Time
Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Tuesday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
In todayâs digital age, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. Join Robert Kent, Senior Relationship Banker at Santander Bank, to learn how to safeguard your identity and avoid falling victim to online scams, phishing, and smishing. This i......More
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Tuesday May 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal, oh my! Streaming options through the library
Did you know library digital resources include more than just ebooks and e-audiobooks? Join us to learn about the video and music streaming options available through the library! This class is for learners ages 13+. Space is limited; registration required. Contact ......More
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Tuesday May 6 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Lego Club
Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos. Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires. For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos.  Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsb......More
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Tuesday May 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Teen Summer Volunteer Info Sessions
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Come to an info session to learn how! It is important for anyone who wants to be a volunteer - even those who have volunteered during previous summers - to attend an info session. At the info sessions we'll discuss the vol......More
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Tuesday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
ÂżBuscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu EspaĂąol y aprender mĂĄs de las mĂşltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Ănete a nuestro club de conversaciĂłn mĂĄs los martes en la biblioteca pĂşblica de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a......More
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Tuesday May 6 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Screening Free for All: The Public Library
Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the âFree Library Movementâ to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and ......More
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Wednesday May 7 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Wednesday May 7 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, under......More
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Wednesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Wednesday May 7 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Circle
Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework. In-person me......More
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Wednesday May 7 2:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
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.Â......More
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Wednesday May 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Letâs face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to u......More
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Wednesday May 7 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Teen Summer Volunteer Info Sessions
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Come to an info session to learn how! It is important for anyone who wants to be a volunteer - even those who have volunteered during previous summers - to attend an info session. At the info sessions we'll discuss the vol......More
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Wednesday May 7 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Friends Board Meeting
Monthly Friends of the Library Board meeting. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-board-meeting-24/
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Thursday May 8 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wiggle Words
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. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/......More
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Thursday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Fun with Colors!
A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required) https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coloring-club-36/
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Thursday May 8 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Teen Summer Volunteer Info Sessions
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Come to an info session to learn how! It is important for anyone who wants to be a volunteer - even those who have volunteered during previous summers - to attend an info session. At the info sessions we'll discuss the vol......More
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Thursday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
RESCHEDULED: Excel: Graphs and Pivot Tables
Make your Excel workbook pop by using graphs and pivot tables to represent your data visually. Learners must know how to open a file, enter data, and navigate the menus in Excel. Open to learners 13+. Space is limited; registration required. https://shrewsburyma......More
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Thursday May 8 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Teen Writing Club
Writers and aspiring writers are invited to join this new club for teens. Bring a work in progress or try something new. Over the course of 90 minutes we'll write, play games, work with prompts, and enjoy snacks. Writers of all skill and experience levels welcome - we......More
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Thursday May 8 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
One Teaspoon of Home: Desi Food Poetry by Dr. Noor Ali
Join us for a presentation of One Teaspoon of Home: Desi Food Poetry by Dr. Noor Ali! There will be food samples so you can taste your way through the poetry! Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/c......More
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Friday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Circle
Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework. In-person me......More
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Friday May 9 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
All Makers Time
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......More
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Friday May 9 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Friday Fun for Teens
Drop in each week for a different activity - some relaxing, some crafty, some ridiculous, some delicious. For grades 5-12. No registration necessary. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-fun-for-teens-35/
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Saturday May 10 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Teens Take Over the Kitchen: Is This a Dumpling?
What is a dumpling, exactly? Almost every cuisine in the world has a different answer! On March 17th, April 28th, and May 10th, learn to prepare three different âdumplingsâ with step-by-step instructions and delicious results. For grades 5-12. Registration required f......More
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Saturday May 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Decorate a Pot Holder Community-Wide Read
Celebrate the final month of our Community-Wide Read by decorating your own pot holder! Open to all ages and no registration is required. While supplies last. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/decorate-a-pot-holder-community-wide-read/
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Saturday May 10 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
New Games Plus - Pathfinder Beginners Box Series
Take a dip into the world of Pathfinder in this beginner-friendly campaign! In this three-part series we will play through the adventure in the Pathfinder Beginner Box, Menace Under Otari, which will introduce you to the potential of this very fun and rewarding......More
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Saturday May 10 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
All Makers Time
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......More
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Saturday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
FLL Robotics for Kids
CyberSquad Robotics conducting a program about FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics which involves creating an engaging, educational experience that introduces them to STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Kids from grades 4-7 will have the opportunity to learn ab......More
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Saturday May 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Threads of Hope
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us for Threads of Hope: Be Kind to your Mind featuring the Green Bandana. In this workshop participants will learn about the Green Bandana, how to embroider a self-soothing tool onto it, participate in the embroidery and conv......More
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Sunday May 11 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. T......More
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Sunday May 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie screening of Instant Family, Rated PG13
Movie screening Instant Family, PG13, 118 minutes--popcorn provided. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-screening-4/
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Sunday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Make a Moss Ball for Indoor Planting
Shrewsbury Garden Club will show you how to build a moss ball for indoor planting! Add a beautiful flower to your moss ball or plant pot. Take your creation home to enjoy. For grades 3-7. Registration required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Monday May 12 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Book Beats
Now on Mondays! Join Miss Carlina 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. N......More
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Monday May 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Circle
Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework. In-person me......More
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Monday May 12 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Young Scientists
Young Scientists is a free STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program* facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Classes will meet IN THE LIBRARY. Program is for children ages 3-6 with a parent or caregiver. Children must be continually supervised by a grownup whil......More
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Monday May 12 2:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
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.Â......More
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Monday May 12 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
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Monday May 12 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mindfulness Mondays
Wind down your evening at the library with this storytime best suited for families with children aged 3-6. We will share stories, songs, breathing techniques, and simple yoga poses as we practice regulating our emotions, our bodies, and our minds . (Admittance tokens ......More
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Monday May 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Build It Club
Drop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/ca......More
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Tuesday May 13 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Tinker Time
Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Tuesday May 13 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Lego Club
Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos. Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires. For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos.  Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsb......More
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Tuesday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
ÂżBuscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu EspaĂąol y aprender mĂĄs de las mĂşltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Ănete a nuestro club de conversaciĂłn mĂĄs los martes en la biblioteca pĂşblica de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a......More
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Wednesday May 14 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Wednesday May 14 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Dance Like a Chicken Day Take Home Craft
Celebrate Dance Like a Chicken Day with a Dancing Chicken Take Home Craft starting at 10:00 am Geared for ages 3+, while supplies last https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dance-like-a-chicken-day-take-home-craft/
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Wednesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Wednesday May 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Circle
Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework. In-person me......More
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Wednesday May 14 2:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
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.Â......More
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Wednesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Seasonal Brunch in New England with Tammy Donroe Inman
Award-winning author Tammy Donroe Inman celebrates the release of her new cookbook New England Brunch by sharing some of her favorite brunch dishes and discussing the pleasures of eating locally and seasonally. Samples from t......More
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Wednesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Register: https://libraryc.or......More
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Thursday May 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wiggle Words
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. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/......More
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Thursday May 15 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Fun with Colors!
A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required) https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coloring-club-37/
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Thursday May 15 6:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Embark on a journey to the magical realms of Dungeons and Dragons! You will be joining a game world populated by players through out central mass as you quest to save or the world⌠or perhaps destroy it! Dungeons and Dragons is a roleplaying adventure where up to 8 ......More
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Thursday May 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Reading Glasses- 20's & 30's Book Club
Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet to discuss "Sourdough" by Robin Sloan. Copies are available ......More
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Thursday May 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL - Meditation for Balance and Inner Contentment
People all over the world are tuning into meditation to help them lead a more peaceful and healthy life-style. Scientific studies have proven that the practice of meditation provides a deep relaxation to the body that helps reduce stress and tension. Meditation is th......More
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Friday May 16 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Circle
Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework. In-person me......More
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Friday May 16 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Makerspace Orientation
To attend All Makers times, users must attend a Makerspace Orientation. For more information about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace visit the Makerspace website. All Makers times are for experienced users only. Users must be capable of handling equipment in a safe an......More
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Friday May 16 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Good Day Memory CafĂŠ
A memory cafĂŠ is a welcoming place for people living with cognitive changes their care partners, family and friends. Itâs an opportunity to have an enjoyable afternoon listening to music, socializing with others who understand and to explore new things. Patrick Dur......More
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Friday May 16 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
All Makers Time
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......More
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Friday May 16 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Friday Fun for Teens
Drop in each week for a different activity - some relaxing, some crafty, some ridiculous, some delicious. For grades 5-12. No registration necessary. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friday-fun-for-teens-36/