Virtual- Taylor Swift By The Book -- The Literature Behind The Lyrics

Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau will deliver a fascinating presentation based on their recent book, Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets. Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections. Learn......More

Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau will deliver a fascinating presentation based on their recent book, Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets. Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections. Learn about the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting. Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Feder, the author of five books, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. Tatreau is an actor, singer, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. Registration is required for this virtual event.Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library

Halloween Storytime

Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, sing songs, do a Halloween craft. Afterwards participate in a costume parade and trick-or-treat around the library! Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations. Drop in. No registration required.Sponsored b......More

Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, sing songs, do a Halloween craft. Afterwards participate in a costume parade and trick-or-treat around the library! Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations. Drop in. No registration required.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Illustrator's Workshop

Sign up for an Illustrators Workshop for kids in grades K-3. Join Librarian Ms.Michele from 11:00 to 12:00 in the Craft Room. Each month we explore a variety of picture books about a particular animal species.This month we will learn about FISH.Examine different illustr......More

Sign up for an Illustrators Workshop for kids in grades K-3. Join Librarian Ms.Michele from 11:00 to 12:00 in the Craft Room. Each month we explore a variety of picture books about a particular animal species.This month we will learn about FISH.Examine different illustrations, and then create some illustrations of our own! Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Craft Room, Main Library

Artist's Workshop

Sign up for an Artists Workshop for kids in grades 3-6. Join Librarian Michele from 1:00-2:30 in the Craft Room. Each month we will learn about a different artist then create an art project in their style.This month we will be learning about Paul Klee.Registration begin......More

Sign up for an Artists Workshop for kids in grades 3-6. Join Librarian Michele from 1:00-2:30 in the Craft Room. Each month we will learn about a different artist then create an art project in their style.This month we will be learning about Paul Klee.Registration begins one week in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Craft Room, Main Library

Introduction to Python

Learn the basics of the Python Coding Language, including how to use it and how it differs from other coding languages. Skills Required: Understanding how to use a computer, how to typeThis workshop is generously sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Big Blue Blocks

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectiv......More

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivityThese modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

Story Hour Room, Main Library

Fiber Craft Club : K - 3rd

Come create hands-on fiber arts crafts the first Sunday of every month! Each session, we’ll introduce a new material, technique, or tool. Learn to sew, weave, make pom-poms, and much more with us! All supplies will be provided: just bring yourself!Registration is requir......More

Come create hands-on fiber arts crafts the first Sunday of every month! Each session, we’ll introduce a new material, technique, or tool. Learn to sew, weave, make pom-poms, and much more with us! All supplies will be provided: just bring yourself!Registration is required for this program. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 781-235-1610 ext. 1128.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

AI in Your Pocket: Nature Walks with Smart Prompts In-Person/Online

Turn your phone into a personal naturalist, art studio, and historian all while exploring the outdoors. Learn to craft reusable AI "programs" that reveal hidden stories in the world around you. No technical background needed just a smartphone and an interest in seeing f......More

Turn your phone into a personal naturalist, art studio, and historian all while exploring the outdoors. Learn to craft reusable AI "programs" that reveal hidden stories in the world around you. No technical background needed just a smartphone and an interest in seeing familiar places in new ways.What Participants Will LearnBuild reusable AI prompts that work like mini-programs on your phoneIdentify plants and trees while discovering their cultural and historical significanceTransform your photos into artistic styles (Monet, Van Gogh, etc.) using AICreate a personal collection of prompts for nature, history, art, and more Indoor instruction outdoor practice walk with hands-on AI explorationHave questions about this program? Email Haley at [email protected] workshop is generously sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Fiber Craft Club : 4th - 8th

Come create hands-on fiber arts crafts the first Sunday of every month! Each session, we’ll introduce a new material, technique, or tool. Learn to machine sew, weave, felt, crochet, make pom-poms, and much more with us! All supplies will be provided: just bring yourself......More

Come create hands-on fiber arts crafts the first Sunday of every month! Each session, we’ll introduce a new material, technique, or tool. Learn to machine sew, weave, felt, crochet, make pom-poms, and much more with us! All supplies will be provided: just bring yourself!Registration is required for this program. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 781-235-1610 ext. 1128.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Community Room Crafternoon at Barton Road

Join WFL On The Go each month at the Barton Road Housing Complex for an engaging craft activity. Each month we will bring a different activity to enjoy to the community room at 109 Barton Road.Geared towards ages 6 - 10Drop-in Questions? Email [email protected] Sp......More

Join WFL On The Go each month at the Barton Road Housing Complex for an engaging craft activity. Each month we will bring a different activity to enjoy to the community room at 109 Barton Road.Geared towards ages 6 - 10Drop-in Questions? Email [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

November Writing Contest: Write, Write, Write!

Did you know that the library has a Short Story Dispenser? Join this writing session to stretch your writing muscles and get the opportunity to add your works to the dispenser! We’ll provide creative prompts to help you draft ultra-short pieces in 1-, 3-, and 5-minute l......More

Did you know that the library has a Short Story Dispenser? Join this writing session to stretch your writing muscles and get the opportunity to add your works to the dispenser! We’ll provide creative prompts to help you draft ultra-short pieces in 1-, 3-, and 5-minute lengths and lead discussions to get those creative juices flowing!Keep the momentum going after the program by submitting additional stories or comics to the November Writing Month Competition any time during the month of November for a chance to win prizes and have your story be included in the Wellesley Author Collection. Questions can be sent to [email protected] Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

#102- Green Room, Main Library

Virtual - The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses, 1929-2025, with Jeremy D'Entremont

The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since 1929. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw, a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow, the popular New England historian and storyteller, became......More

The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since 1929. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw, a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow, the popular New England historian and storyteller, became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through 1980. Today, the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men, women, and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over our coastal waters. Thousands of hours are volunteered each year to ensure the success of the helicopter flights that include the children of Coast Guard families from Maine to New York. As you may know, Jeremy D'Entremont is one of our very favorite speakers so we hope you'll join us for another wonderful discussion! Jeremy D'Entremont is the historian of the U.S. Lighthouse Society and also the vice president of Friends of Flying Santa. In this presentation, Jeremy will relate the colorful history of the Flying Santa from 1929 to the present day. Registration is required for this virtual event.Presented in partnership with several MA libraries.

Adult Craft To-Go Kits: Dino-vember!

Celebrate Dino-vember with this Take and Make craft! This month we will be making dinosaur birdseed hangers. Pick up a new Take & Make Kit from one of the display rounds on the first floor of the library starting the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit includes step-b......More

Celebrate Dino-vember with this Take and Make craft! This month we will be making dinosaur birdseed hangers. Pick up a new Take & Make Kit from one of the display rounds on the first floor of the library starting the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit includes step-by-step instructions and the main supplies needed to complete the monthly craft. You may need to provide a few basic items from home, such as a pencil, scissors, or tape.These crafts are best suited for adults.Please note: Quantities are limited. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Questions about a craft? Contact Melanie at [email protected] by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Main Library

Snuggle Up Storytime at HILLS

Join us in-person every Tuesday morning at the HILLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation requi......More

Join us in-person every Tuesday morning at the HILLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation required. Drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Hills- Full Branch, Hills Branch

Storytime at Main

Join us in the Wakelin Room for an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays.There will be free play time afterwards with toys and manipulablesSponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

November Writing Contest: Short Story Writing Contest Workshop

Are you a young writer? Come to a workshop to help you prepare a story for the Wellesley Free Library’s short story contest! Winning submissions will receive a prize and have their work submitted to the library’s short story machine. This workshop will be held in three......More

Are you a young writer? Come to a workshop to help you prepare a story for the Wellesley Free Library’s short story contest! Winning submissions will receive a prize and have their work submitted to the library’s short story machine. This workshop will be held in three sessions, one for an initial writing session and another session for touch ups and feedback from in house writers.Ages 8-12 welcomeRegistration required starting October 28. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library

Jackie's Room, Main Library

November Writing Contest: Short Story Writing Contest Workshop

Are you a young writer? Workshop a submission to the Wellesley Free Library’s short story competition! Winning submissions will receive a prize and have their work submitted to the library’s short story machine. This workshop will be held in three sessions, one for an i......More

Are you a young writer? Workshop a submission to the Wellesley Free Library’s short story competition! Winning submissions will receive a prize and have their work submitted to the library’s short story machine. This workshop will be held in three sessions, one for an initial writing session and another session for touch ups and feedback from in house writers.Ages 8-12 welcomeRegistration required starting October 28. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Decolonizing Wampanoag Identity Through Wopanaak Language and Culture

Join us for a special program with Dr. Nitana Hicks Greendeer, a citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Head of Weetumuw School, as she explores how language and culture intertwine to shape identity, build community, and promote wellness.For over 20 years, Dr. Hicks......More

Join us for a special program with Dr. Nitana Hicks Greendeer, a citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Head of Weetumuw School, as she explores how language and culture intertwine to shape identity, build community, and promote wellness.For over 20 years, Dr. Hicks Greendeer has worked been a student and teacher of the Wampanoag language. She currently serves her tribal community as the Head of Weetumuw School, and a Tribal Councilwoman. She also teaches at Brown University in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program and American Studies Department.In this talk, Dr. Hicks Greendeer will share how the reclamation of the Wôpanâak language—nearly lost due to colonization—is not only revitalizing cultural knowledge but also offering Wampanoag children positive, culturally relevant educational experiences as a form of decolonization and healing. The event will include a Q&A session with the speaker.Questions? Contact [email protected] This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room, Main Library

YA Book Club for High School Parents

Join Wellesley High School librarian, Sara Jauniskis, to discuss popular YA books. For November the book is Dumplin' by Julie Murphy.Copies will be available at the second floor information desk in October. To attend please email, Sara, at [email protected]. Th......More

Join Wellesley High School librarian, Sara Jauniskis, to discuss popular YA books. For November the book is Dumplin' by Julie Murphy.Copies will be available at the second floor information desk in October. To attend please email, Sara, at [email protected]. This book club is for parents of high school-aged students. The meeting will take place in the Commons on the first floor of the Main Library.

Commons, Main Library

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")

The Library 50 Job Seekers Networking 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, underemployed, seeking a n......More

The Library 50 Job Seekers Networking 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, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016. This week's topic (November 5) is Networking. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Snuggle Up Storytime at FELLS

Join us in-person every WEDNESDAY morning at the FELLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation req......More

Join us in-person every WEDNESDAY morning at the FELLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation required. Drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Fells Branch, Fells Branch

Storytime at Main

Join us in the Wakelin Room for an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays.There will be free play time afterwards with toys and manipulablesSponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Virtual - Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEYou’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in pr......More

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEYou’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, Joseph Lee grappled with what it means to be an Indigenous person in the world today, especially as tribal land, culture, and community face new threats. Starting with the story of his own tribe, which is from the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, Lee tackles key questions around Indigenous identity and the stubborn legacy of colonialism.Lee weaves his own story—and that of his family—with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like.Register now to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land. About the Author: Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist. Unable to attend live? Watch the recording anytime.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Explore your World - Nature & Science Fun

Learn about nature and science with hands-on experiments, activities, and art projects. We will explore birds, weather, winter, and more. Registration required. Best for ages 8-12.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Board Game Café

Are you constantly on the hunt for new board games? Stop by our Board Game Café and sample some new and fun games with experienced players who can help you navigate the rules, or bring your friends and learn together. No registration required.Snacks provided. Recommende......More

Are you constantly on the hunt for new board games? Stop by our Board Game Café and sample some new and fun games with experienced players who can help you navigate the rules, or bring your friends and learn together. No registration required.Snacks provided. Recommended for families with kids ages 5 Contact [email protected] with questions.Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Digital Portrait Photography With Your Smart Device In-Person/Online

We will introduce participants of this 1.5 hour workshop how to capture better portraits of people, and pets by using a variety of lighting techniques; on-camera flash; flash above camera using a bracket; studio lighting and backdrops. Suggested to bring your own DSLR c......More

We will introduce participants of this 1.5 hour workshop how to capture better portraits of people, and pets by using a variety of lighting techniques; on-camera flash; flash above camera using a bracket; studio lighting and backdrops. Suggested to bring your own DSLR camera, or Smart device to take your own photos during this hands-on program.This workshop is generously sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Author Talk: Michael Tougias and The King Philip’s War

NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will give a slide presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76! Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of......More

NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will give a slide presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76! Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict.The first part of the presentation will discuss the Indian way of life, Colonial settlements, and the events leading up to the war. The second part covers the battles and the strategy during this cataclysmic war, which on a per capita basis was the bloodiest conflict in our nation's history. Book signing and questions follow.Slides include battle sites, period sketches, historic markers, maps, and suggestions for visiting road-side history. Tougias also discusses Native strategy during the war and the challenges of writing a historic novel. Former Commissioner of Indian Affairs for Massachusetts and member of the Wampanoag Tribe, Edith Andrews, is quoted on the novel's back cover, commenting that Until I Have No Country "captures the essence of the Native American." The novel includes adventure, romance, and intrigue while staying true to historical facts. A book signing will follow the presentation.Tougias is the author and co-author of 30 non-fiction books including his latest, Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.More about the author can be found at www.michaeltougias.com .

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Spanish Fun Program

Calling all kids and their grownups! Are you ready to play, sing, dance, jump and pretend to be in Mexico? The Spanish Fun Program will be here to play games with balloons, flashcards, toys, and songs to learn some Spanish words. Pretend to be in “el mercado”, the groce......More

Calling all kids and their grownups! Are you ready to play, sing, dance, jump and pretend to be in Mexico? The Spanish Fun Program will be here to play games with balloons, flashcards, toys, and songs to learn some Spanish words. Pretend to be in “el mercado”, the grocery store, and buy fruits and vegetables. Jump and dance while following directions in Spanish. Adult participation required. Registration opens one week in advance.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Open Lab by Appointment in Jackie's Room!

If you need any technology assistance, you can now schedule an appointment and meet with a librarian or volunteer in Jackie's Room. Each appointment is 30-minutes long which will immediately begin at the scheduled time - please be prompt. Spots are limited! Please sign ......More

If you need any technology assistance, you can now schedule an appointment and meet with a librarian or volunteer in Jackie's Room. Each appointment is 30-minutes long which will immediately begin at the scheduled time - please be prompt. Spots are limited! Please sign up for an appointment here. For more information, please contact Melanie from Info Services at [email protected]

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone - Part 1 In-Person/Online

Learn how to use and take full advantage of all the amazing features your iPhone offers: great camera and video capabilities, text messaging, Siri, FaceTime, Calendars, Contacts, Maps, and other great features. Whether you are new to the iPhone or want to learn more t......More

Learn how to use and take full advantage of all the amazing features your iPhone offers: great camera and video capabilities, text messaging, Siri, FaceTime, Calendars, Contacts, Maps, and other great features. Whether you are new to the iPhone or want to learn more tips and tricks - this two-part class is for you.Skills required: Experience with iPhones is helpful but not necessaryThis workshop is generously sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Social Worker Hours

Need social work support? Come meet with Joyce Saret, a Town of Wellesley social worker! She will be open for drop-in meetings in conference room 211 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Main Library

Intro to Java

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like......More

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like a software developer. Explore key concepts such as variables, loops, conditionals, methods, and object-oriented programming. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, you'll bring your ideas to life—building everything from simple calculators to mini-games. Whether you're debugging your first program or designing complex class structures, this course will ignite your passion for coding and give you the skills to think like a programmer!https://www.stemforothers.org/

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Intro to Java

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like......More

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like a software developer. Explore key concepts such as variables, loops, conditionals, methods, and object-oriented programming. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, you'll bring your ideas to life—building everything from simple calculators to mini-games. Whether you're debugging your first program or designing complex class structures, this course will ignite your passion for coding and give you the skills to think like a programmer!https://www.stemforothers.org/

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Intro to Java

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like......More

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like a software developer. Explore key concepts such as variables, loops, conditionals, methods, and object-oriented programming. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, you'll bring your ideas to life—building everything from simple calculators to mini-games. Whether you're debugging your first program or designing complex class structures, this course will ignite your passion for coding and give you the skills to think like a programmer!https://www.stemforothers.org/

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Intro to Java

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like......More

Stem for Others will be running this four-week class for kids in Middle School.Step into the world of coding with this thrilling introduction to Java programming! From interactive games to real-world applications, you’ll learn how to write, think, and problem-solve like a software developer. Explore key concepts such as variables, loops, conditionals, methods, and object-oriented programming. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, you'll bring your ideas to life—building everything from simple calculators to mini-games. Whether you're debugging your first program or designing complex class structures, this course will ignite your passion for coding and give you the skills to think like a programmer!https://www.stemforothers.org/

Jackie's Room, Main Library

November Writing Contest: Flash & Draft: A Quick Story Session

Ready to relax and get creative? Join us for a laid-back writing session focused on flash fiction— quick, super-short stories that pack a punch!We'll start by exploring what flash fiction is all about, read a few short samples, and then jump into writing our own! Need i......More

Ready to relax and get creative? Join us for a laid-back writing session focused on flash fiction— quick, super-short stories that pack a punch!We'll start by exploring what flash fiction is all about, read a few short samples, and then jump into writing our own! Need inspiration? We’ll provide writing prompts—but you’re also free to follow your imagination wherever it leads.Stick around to write, share your work (if you’d like), and polish a piece to submit to our National Writing Month Short Fiction Contest for a chance to win a gift card! email [email protected] for questionsSubmitting is encouraged, but definitely not required—come for the creativity and stay for the fun!

Arnold Room, Main Library

Random Movie Night

No movie night in November

Middle School Room, Main Library

DIY Thanksgiving Plate Craft

Join us in D.I.Y-ing your own Thanksgiving plate! Participants will be given a small ceramic plate to decorate however they want! Include beautiful fall designs, family pets, or your family name! Be the talk of the table this Thanksgiving. Each participant will be takin......More

Join us in D.I.Y-ing your own Thanksgiving plate! Participants will be given a small ceramic plate to decorate however they want! Include beautiful fall designs, family pets, or your family name! Be the talk of the table this Thanksgiving. Each participant will be taking a plate home. This craft is for ages 13 and adults. Registration required as space is limited.Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Wakelin Room, Main Library

Big Blue Blocks

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectiv......More

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivityThese modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

Story Hour Room, Main Library

Taiwanese Story Time

A bilingual storytime with songs and crafts focused on the Taiwanese culture. This program will meet one Saturday a month at the HILLS branch library, 210 Washington St from 10:30 - 11:30. All families are welcome, whether or not they speak the language.Drop in.Questi......More

A bilingual storytime with songs and crafts focused on the Taiwanese culture. This program will meet one Saturday a month at the HILLS branch library, 210 Washington St from 10:30 - 11:30. All families are welcome, whether or not they speak the language.Drop in.Questions? Email [email protected]

Hills- Full Branch, Hills Branch

Natural Resource Commission - Seed Collecting in Simon's Park

Join the Wellesley NRC, Landscape Interactions, Wellesley Free Library, and Sustainable Wellesley at Simons Park Habit to Habitat Native Pollinator Garden for a Native Seed Collection and Winter Sow Workshop. Bring clear plastic containers like milk jugs, juice bottles......More

Join the Wellesley NRC, Landscape Interactions, Wellesley Free Library, and Sustainable Wellesley at Simons Park Habit to Habitat Native Pollinator Garden for a Native Seed Collection and Winter Sow Workshop. Bring clear plastic containers like milk jugs, juice bottles, and liter bottles from soda, to be turned into terrariums for winter seed sowing. All other materials will be provided. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather, this program will take place indoors and outdoors. Registration encouraged but not required.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Big Blue Blocks

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectiv......More

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivityThese modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

Story Hour Room, Main Library