Toddler Tales

Miss Melissa is so excited to welcome our toddler friends for a fun storytime! She'll be sharing some of her favorite stories with you! Questions? Email [email protected] https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-tales-146/

Marcy Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Lego Builders

Love a LEGO challenge? Want to show off your bricking building skills? Join us to access our large LEGO collection!  This program is aimed towards elementary students, grades 1-6! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-builders-5/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Caregiver Chat

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies,  and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregive......More

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies,  and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregivers! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/caregiver-chat-13/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Alphabet Soup

Swing by the Junior Library for a pre-k readiness program! Kiddos ages 3-5 can stop in for an educationally focused program. There may be an activity, number or letter of the day, and maybe a story! Sign up is required as space and supplies are limited.  https://sto......More

Swing by the Junior Library for a pre-k readiness program! Kiddos ages 3-5 can stop in for an educationally focused program. There may be an activity, number or letter of the day, and maybe a story! Sign up is required as space and supplies are limited.  https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-soup/

Junior - Reading Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Chess Club Drop-In

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also enc......More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards. Questions? Contact Matthew Sowyrda: [email protected] | 781-438-1324 https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-drop-in-32/

Marcy Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Vanessa Riley Author Talk

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster, Thursday, February 5th at 7 PM Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fi......More

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster, Thursday, February 5th at 7 PM Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender. Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman. For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation. Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power. About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times. Registration required. Register and submit author questions here! All SPL Virtual Talks are brought to you by the Friends of the Stoneham Library! See upcoming events here. See past event recordings here. Sign up for our Stoneham Public Library newsletter, Illuminated Stacks. https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vanessa-riley-author-talk/

SPL Virtual Talks

Mysteries Around the World Book Group

The Mysteries Around the World Group reads mysteries and meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Stoneham Room, unless otherwise noted. We look forward to welcoming you as a member. We will be discussing False Witness by Karin Slaughter. No registrat......More

The Mysteries Around the World Group reads mysteries and meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Stoneham Room, unless otherwise noted. We look forward to welcoming you as a member. We will be discussing False Witness by Karin Slaughter. No registration required.  Questions? Contact Maureen Saltzman at [email protected] or (781) 438-1324. Sign up for our Stoneham Public Library newsletter, Illuminated Stacks. https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mysteries-around-the-world-book-group-31/

Zoom

Babytime

Join Miss Katie for a quick, fun babytime program! We'll have bounces, rhymes, and loads of fun! We'll spend about 15 minutes with guided instruction and then we have toys for the babes to play with while the caregivers chat! For babies 0-11mos. Register in case we ......More

Join Miss Katie for a quick, fun babytime program! We'll have bounces, rhymes, and loads of fun! We'll spend about 15 minutes with guided instruction and then we have toys for the babes to play with while the caregivers chat! For babies 0-11mos. Register in case we have to cancel! Questions? Email [email protected]  https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-157/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Documentary Wow!

On the first Friday of the month we will show a documentary, biopic, or historical film. This month's selection is Hoop Dreams (1994). "A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going pr......More

On the first Friday of the month we will show a documentary, biopic, or historical film. This month's selection is Hoop Dreams (1994). "A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional." No registration required. All film screenings are free and open to the public.  Due to Budget cuts, we can no longer provide snacks.  Rated: PG-13 Run Time: 2h 50m Genres: Documentary, Basketball Directed by: Steve James Starring: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates Sign up for our Stoneham Public Library newsletter, Illuminated Stacks. https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/documentary-wow-19/

Marcy Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Toddler Time

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.......More

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program. This is a drop-in style program, geared towards toddler socialization and developmentally appropriate play with toys used to foster motor development.  Questions? Email Katie at [email protected]! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-36/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Library Trustees Meeting

The Trustees of the Stoneham Public Library will hold their monthly meeting. This is an open meeting. Public comments can be made at the beginning of the meeting. Attendees can join in person, or on Zoom. ......More

The Trustees of the Stoneham Public Library will hold their monthly meeting. This is an open meeting. Public comments can be made at the beginning of the meeting. Attendees can join in person, or on Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87698666972?pwd=Ob0lpz1foi6OjyNayrQ9KjCVcKOd97.1 https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-trustees-meeting-12/

Stoneham Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Baby Bumble

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another.  This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play! For babies 11ish months and up.  Question......More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another.  This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play! For babies 11ish months and up.  Questions? Email [email protected]! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bumble-127/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Toddler Tales

Miss Melissa is so excited to welcome our toddler friends for a fun storytime! She'll be sharing some of her favorite stories with you! Questions? Email [email protected] https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-tales-147/

Marcy Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Documentary Wow! Discussion

Join us as we discuss this month's Documentary Wow! selection. The discussion will take place at 6:30 P.M. on Zoom. David will send out the Zoom link prior to the discussion. Registration required. Questions? Contact David at [email protected] or (781) 438-1324......More

Join us as we discuss this month's Documentary Wow! selection. The discussion will take place at 6:30 P.M. on Zoom. David will send out the Zoom link prior to the discussion. Registration required. Questions? Contact David at [email protected] or (781) 438-1324. Sign up for our Stoneham Public Library newsletter, Illuminated Stacks. https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/documentary-wow-discussion-30/

Zoom

Caregiver Chat

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies,  and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregive......More

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies,  and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregivers! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/caregiver-chat-14/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Alphabet Soup

Swing by the Junior Library for a pre-k readiness program! Kiddos ages 3-5 can stop in for an educationally focused program. There may be an activity, number or letter of the day, and maybe a story! Sign up is required as space and supplies are limited.  https://sto......More

Swing by the Junior Library for a pre-k readiness program! Kiddos ages 3-5 can stop in for an educationally focused program. There may be an activity, number or letter of the day, and maybe a story! Sign up is required as space and supplies are limited.  https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabet-soup-2/

Junior - Reading Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Lindsey Stewart Author Talk

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy, Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Med......More

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy, Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean. From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope. Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today! About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee. Registration required. Register and submit author questions here! All SPL Virtual Talks are brought to you by the Friends of the Stoneham Library! See upcoming events here. See past event recordings here. Sign up for our Stoneham Public Library newsletter, Illuminated Stacks. https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lindsey-stewart-author-talk/

SPL Virtual Talks

Quick Stitch Club

Teens and Tweens: Join Deb once a month to learn how to embroider your own hoop! No experience required; she'll help you build your skills!  https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/quick-stitch-club-21/

Teen Zone Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Chess Club for Adults

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Looking for something new and fun to do? Do you like to play chess, but don’t have anyone to play chess with? Chess players of all kinds -- beginners and experts, casual and serious -- are welcome to attend the Stoneha......More

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Looking for something new and fun to do? Do you like to play chess, but don’t have anyone to play chess with? Chess players of all kinds -- beginners and experts, casual and serious -- are welcome to attend the Stoneham Public Library’s new program, Chess Club for Adults! Meetings will take place at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month in the Stoneham Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards. Questions? Contact Matthew Sowyrda: [email protected] | 781-438-1324 https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-for-adults-29/

Stoneham Room Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Valentines Swap

Our Junior librarians are nostalgic for swapping valentines in school! They will have valentines to swap with kiddos who bring theirs in. All day long, just stop by the Junior Circ desk with your valentines! Don't have any valentines? We'll have some for you to color......More

Our Junior librarians are nostalgic for swapping valentines in school! They will have valentines to swap with kiddos who bring theirs in. All day long, just stop by the Junior Circ desk with your valentines! Don't have any valentines? We'll have some for you to color in while you are here! https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/valentines-swap/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180

Babytime

Join Miss Katie for a quick, fun babytime program! We'll have bounces, rhymes, and loads of fun! We'll spend about 15 minutes with guided instruction and then we have toys for the babes to play with while the caregivers chat! For babies 0-11mos. Register in case we ......More

Join Miss Katie for a quick, fun babytime program! We'll have bounces, rhymes, and loads of fun! We'll spend about 15 minutes with guided instruction and then we have toys for the babes to play with while the caregivers chat! For babies 0-11mos. Register in case we have to cancel! Questions? Email [email protected]  https://stonehamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-158/

Junior Library Stoneham Library, 431 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180