YA Book Club for High School Parents

Join Wellesley High School librarian, Sara Jauniskis, to discuss popular YA books. This month's book is Scythe by Neil Shusterman. Copies will be available at the second floor Information Desk in January. To attend please email, Sara, at [email protected]. This......More

Join Wellesley High School librarian, Sara Jauniskis, to discuss popular YA books. This month's book is Scythe by Neil Shusterman. Copies will be available at the second floor Information Desk in January. 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 -- Career Story & Elevator Pitch

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 (February 4) is Career Story & Elevator Pitch. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 30 Massachusetts public libraries.RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.These workshops are made possible by The Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

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

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

Early Release Day Drop-In (Grades 9-12)

Got the afternoon off? Swing by the library for a casual drop-in just for high school students. Whether you want to unwind with friends, get a head start on homework, or join in on something fun. Activities and snacks may vary—check the calendar for updates or come by a......More

Got the afternoon off? Swing by the library for a casual drop-in just for high school students. Whether you want to unwind with friends, get a head start on homework, or join in on something fun. Activities and snacks may vary—check the calendar for updates or come by and see what’s happening! Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Game Night!

Join us for a weekly game night in The Commons! We will rotate a collection of board games each week. Come by yourself or bring a team. No registration required.

Commons, Main Library

Tech Time 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 Started with iPad (Part 1) In-Person/Online

Whether you own an iPad or are thinking of getting one, this beginner-friendly class will introduce you to key features including Settings, email, texting, Maps, FaceTime, calendars, and more. Learn tips, tricks, and the latest features in this two-part series. No exper......More

Whether you own an iPad or are thinking of getting one, this beginner-friendly class will introduce you to key features including Settings, email, texting, Maps, FaceTime, calendars, and more. Learn tips, tricks, and the latest features in this two-part series. No experience required; all are welcome. Registration required. Questions? Email Haley at [email protected] Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Social Worker Hours

Need social work support? Come meet with Joyce Saret, 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

Lunar New Year Paper Lantern Craft

Join us in celebration of Lunar New Year, while we create paper lanterns! Lunar New Year a major celebration in many East Asian cultures that symbolizes family reunions, fresh starts, and good fortune. Festivities include decorating with red and gold, having family dinn......More

Join us in celebration of Lunar New Year, while we create paper lanterns! Lunar New Year a major celebration in many East Asian cultures that symbolizes family reunions, fresh starts, and good fortune. Festivities include decorating with red and gold, having family dinners, setting off fireworks, and giving red envelopes of money, or hongbao, for good luck! This craft is best for ages 14 . Registration is required as space is limited. Questions about this program? Email Haley at [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the WFL.

Wakelin Room, Main Library

Random Movie Night

Random Movie Night is back! Drop in and see what we’re watching. Snacks provided.Ages 13 welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Middle School Room, Main Library

Virtual - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEJoin us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race......More

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEJoin us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and 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. Unable to attend live? Watch the recording anytime.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Sing Along with Matt Heaton

Come hear music that is entertaining for both children and adults. Performing with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun Matt Heaton is sure to please listeners of all agesSponsored by the Friend’s of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Play & Learn

Join us for a circle time with story and songs as well as activities supporting the development of a variety of skills.Registration required here: https://forms.office.com/r/xB9ZnkALjc Sponsored by Family Access Community Connections

Fells Branch, Fells Branch

Baby Storytime

Join Librarians Eva and Meghan for a storytime and STEM play exploration. Geared toward new parents, caregivers, and babies aged 0-12 months. Registration for each adult/child pair required starting one week in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Lib......More

Join Librarians Eva and Meghan for a storytime and STEM play exploration. Geared toward new parents, caregivers, and babies aged 0-12 months. Registration for each adult/child pair required starting one week in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room, Main Library

Blader's Club

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some co......More

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some combos. Fun for those with experience or those just learning to play!For ages 7 – 12.Registration required.

Arnold Room, Main Library

Blader's Club

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some co......More

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some combos. Fun for those with experience or those just learning to play!For ages 7 – 12.Registration required.

Craft Room, Main Library

Blader's Club

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some co......More

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some combos. Fun for those with experience or those just learning to play!For ages 7 – 12.Registration required.

Craft Room, Main Library

Blader's Club

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some co......More

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some combos. Fun for those with experience or those just learning to play!For ages 7 – 12.Registration required.

Arnold Room, Main Library

Blader's Club

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some co......More

Get ready for some epic Beyblade Battles! Join local Student Finn each month and learn about the characteristics of Beyblades and how to play. Finn will bring burst beys and x beys and his stadiums but feel free to can bring your own Beyblades. We can also make some combos. Fun for those with experience or those just learning to play!For ages 7 – 12.Registration required.

Arnold Room, Main Library

The Life of Dr. King

One of Black History’s most influential Civil Rights Leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King’s life from his time as a you......More

One of Black History’s most influential Civil Rights Leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King’s life from his time as a young boy in Georgia, to becoming a preacher in Alabama, to becoming an important figure on the international stage. A powerful and impactful story, audiences will come to recognize that the Civil Rights won during Dr. King’s time came with a heavy price, and consider what role they will continue to play in the struggle for equality. Best for people aged 9 - adult.Registration required starting January 31. All attendees should registerSponsored 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 Moose. Examine different illus......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 Moose. 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 Emily Carr.Registration begi......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 Emily Carr.Registration begins one week in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Craft Room, Main Library

Virtual - Author and Historian Helen Fry Discusses "Spymaster: The Man Who Saved MI6"

We learned so much from Helen the last time she spoke with us, we had to have her back! This time, she'll be discussing her book, "Spymaster: The Man Who Saved MI6". Discover the untold story of Thomas Joseph Kendrick, a senior spymaster who saved lives and shaped histo......More

We learned so much from Helen the last time she spoke with us, we had to have her back! This time, she'll be discussing her book, "Spymaster: The Man Who Saved MI6". Discover the untold story of Thomas Joseph Kendrick, a senior spymaster who saved lives and shaped history during WWII, blending daring spy networks and daring rescues in Nazi Germany, all while operating in the shadows of MI6 secrecy.This program is at 2pm ET (Boston Time). We will NOT be recording this session. bout Spymaster:Thomas Kendrick (1881–1972) was central to the British Secret Service from its beginnings through to the Second World War. Under the guise of “British Passport Officer,” he ran spy networks across Europe, facilitated the escape of Austrian Jews, and later went on to set up the “M Room,” a listening operation which elicited information of the same significance and scope as Bletchley Park. Yet the work of Kendrick, and its full significance, remained largely unknown.Helen Fry draws on extensive original research to tell the story of this remarkable British intelligence officer. Kendrick’s life sheds light on the development of MI6 itself?he was one of the few men to serve Britain across three wars, two of which while working for the British Secret Service. Fry explores the private and public sides of Kendrick, revealing him to be the epitome of the “English gent”?easily able to charm those around him and scrupulously secretive.About Helen:Discover the versatile expertise of Dr. Helen Fry, a distinguished WWII historian, and author with a profound focus on the contributions of 10,000 Germans and Austrians who fought for Britain during WWII. Her specialisation extends to the intriguing realm of the 'Secret Listeners' and the intricate world of 20th-century spies and espionage. Helen's influence goes beyond the pages of her books. She is a sought-after consultant for leading TV and documentary productions, offering historical insight for WWII scenes filmed by major channels like the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. Her commitment to historical education encompasses curriculum development for schools and educational programs related to WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. An ardent supporter of the National Centre for Military Intelligence (NCMI), she also serves as a trustee for the Medmenham Collection and holds honorary membership in The Association of Jewish Refugees. Her latest book, 'Women in Intelligence,' illuminating the crucial roles of women in both WWI and WWII, was released in America in October 2023. Registration RequiredPresented in partnership with several MA libraries.

Inclusive Intro to Art with iCanFly

Join us for a series of inclusive art classes specially designed for children with special needs, led by the talented Yvonne Zhou and iCanFly organization. Yvonne Zhou will bring creativity, patience, and expertise to create a welcoming and engaging environment where ch......More

Join us for a series of inclusive art classes specially designed for children with special needs, led by the talented Yvonne Zhou and iCanFly organization. Yvonne Zhou will bring creativity, patience, and expertise to create a welcoming and engaging environment where children can explore their artistic abilities. Materials will be provided, and parents or caregivers are welcome to join. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your imagination!. For ages 6 and up.Registration begins one week in advance.

Craft Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Coding Foundations with Scratch

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowl......More

Join Wellesley High School students for an introduction to coding! Through interactive block-coding in Scratch, students will explore the core concepts of programming. With explanations and demonstrations of these fundamentals, students will build their skills and knowledge by completing fun challenges each day. This workshop will conclude with an independent project.The classes are best suited for 7-11 year olds and they should have basic computer skills.This is a seven-week class. Signing up commits you to all seven classes.Registration begins January 31.

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

Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room, Main Library

Donation Day - Friends of the Welllesley Free Libraries

Help the Friends stock up for their Spring Book Sale! The Friends of the Wellesley Free Library accept donations of gently used books in good condition - adult and children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies & memoirs, cookbooks, textbooks, etc. They also accept......More

Help the Friends stock up for their Spring Book Sale! The Friends of the Wellesley Free Library accept donations of gently used books in good condition - adult and children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies & memoirs, cookbooks, textbooks, etc. They also accept vintage and collectible books. The Friends will be accepting donations in the Wakelin Room on Sunday, February 8, 1-4pm and Monday, February 9, 9-11am.The rule of thumb: if you would pass it along to a friend, pass it along to the Friends!

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Donation Day - Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Help the Friends stock up for their Spring Book Sale! The Friends of the Wellesley Free Library accept donations of gently used books in good condition - adult and children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies & memoirs, cookbooks, textbooks, etc. They also accept......More

Help the Friends stock up for their Spring Book Sale! The Friends of the Wellesley Free Library accept donations of gently used books in good condition - adult and children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies & memoirs, cookbooks, textbooks, etc. They also accept vintage and collectible books. The Friends will be accepting donations in the Wakelin Room on Sunday, February 8, 1-4pm and Monday, February 9, 9-11am.The rule of thumb: if you would pass it along to a friend, pass it along to the Friends!

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Story Grooves

A silly and fun movement class for kids ages 4 - 7! We will read a story, learn some themed movement, play some dance games, and have time to free dance.Registration required starting one week in advance.For more information please email [email protected]......More

A silly and fun movement class for kids ages 4 - 7! We will read a story, learn some themed movement, play some dance games, and have time to free dance.Registration required starting one week in advance.For more information please email [email protected] by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Y.A.L.L. (Young Adult Leadership League)

Y.A.L.L. (Young Adult Leadership League) is a volunteer group for high school students who want to make a difference at the library and in the Wellesley community. The group meets once a month and offers opportunities to earn community service hours by participating in ......More

Y.A.L.L. (Young Adult Leadership League) is a volunteer group for high school students who want to make a difference at the library and in the Wellesley community. The group meets once a month and offers opportunities to earn community service hours by participating in special projects and events. Join our next meeting! Registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

#102- Green Room, Main Library

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

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

AI for Beginners

Embark on a fun journey with our beginners’ class. This presentation unveils the magic of chatbots, a groundbreaking AI tool. Through examples, you’ll discover how to use a popular chatbot for personal assistance and creative exploration. Skills required: None. This wil......More

Embark on a fun journey with our beginners’ class. This presentation unveils the magic of chatbots, a groundbreaking AI tool. Through examples, you’ll discover how to use a popular chatbot for personal assistance and creative exploration. Skills required: None. This will be a presentation and not hands-on with the computer. Note: This class is geared towards those that have not used a chatbot previously or only once or twice.Have questions about this program? Email Haley at [email protected] program is generously sponsored by The Wellesley Free Library Foundation

Wakelin Room, Main Library

Boston-Area “Plantation” Histories: An Illustrated Talk

In this powerful illustrated talk, local historian Joel Mackall uncovers the hidden histories of enslaved Africans who lived and labored on Boston-area estates. Focusing on sites like the Royall House in Medford, the Brattle Street estates in Cambridge, the Loring-Green......More

In this powerful illustrated talk, local historian Joel Mackall uncovers the hidden histories of enslaved Africans who lived and labored on Boston-area estates. Focusing on sites like the Royall House in Medford, the Brattle Street estates in Cambridge, the Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain, and the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury, Mackall reveals how these properties—often overlooked in narratives of slavery—were built on and sustained by the labor of enslaved people and the profits of plantation wealth.Discover the names and stories of individuals like Cuba, Dinah, Thomas Scipio, Belinda Sutton, Phillis, and Queen Kickt, and explore the many ways these lives of survival and resistance helped shape the region. Through documents, petitions, artifacts, and landscapes, this talk re-centers the legacy of African-descended people in the founding of New England.About the Presenter:Joel Mackall is an award-winning educator and project developer based in Roxbury. He is the founder of Hidden History of Black Boston Tours and Black Connections: The Mobile Black History Museum. His work spans African American genealogy, African World history, business design, and generative technology. He has presented widely throughout Greater Boston and beyond. No registration required. Questions? Email Melanie at [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room, Main Library

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

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

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

Game Night!

Join us for a weekly game night in The Commons! We will rotate a collection of board games each week. Come by yourself or bring a team. No registration required.

Commons, Main Library

Tech Time 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 Started with iPad (Part 2) In-Person/Online

Continue building your iPad skills in Part 2 of this beginner-friendly series. We’ll explore more features, answer questions from Part 1, and dive deeper into using apps, organizing your device, and getting the most out of your iPad. No experience required; all are wel......More

Continue building your iPad skills in Part 2 of this beginner-friendly series. We’ll explore more features, answer questions from Part 1, and dive deeper into using apps, organizing your device, and getting the most out of your iPad. No experience required; all are welcome. Registration required. Questions? Email Haley at [email protected] Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Virtual - Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEFeminist 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 t......More

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINEFeminist 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. Unable to attend live? Watch the recording anytime.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Social Worker Hours

Need social work support? Come meet with Joyce Saret, 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

Banned Book Club: Read Dangerously

Join us each month as we explore banned and challenged books, discuss why they were targeted, and celebrate the freedom to read. Come for the controversy, stay for the conversation! February’s book is Giovani's Room by James Baldwin. Copies are available at the second f......More

Join us each month as we explore banned and challenged books, discuss why they were targeted, and celebrate the freedom to read. Come for the controversy, stay for the conversation! February’s book is Giovani's Room by James Baldwin. Copies are available at the second floor Information Desk. Registration required. Questions? Email Danny at [email protected]

#204- Blue Room, Main Library

Meet the Candidate Night

March 3, 2026 is our Annual Town Election. Join us to meet the candidates.The League of Women Voters of Wellesley's (LWVW) Meet the Candidates Night enables voters to learn about candidates for town-wide office and hear their positions on issues of importance to Welles......More

March 3, 2026 is our Annual Town Election. Join us to meet the candidates.The League of Women Voters of Wellesley's (LWVW) Meet the Candidates Night enables voters to learn about candidates for town-wide office and hear their positions on issues of importance to Wellesley. The event will be broadcast live by Wellesley Media on Comcast 8 /Verizon 40 and on-demand or live streamed at www.wellesleymedia.org/live-streaming .

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Find Your Family History - Genealogy Resources at WFL In-Person/Online

Explore the genealogy resources available through the Wellesley Free Library—including Ancestry.com and more. In this hands-on session, we’ll walk through the genealogy research process and highlight the tools and databases available to support your search.Skills requir......More

Explore the genealogy resources available through the Wellesley Free Library—including Ancestry.com and more. In this hands-on session, we’ll walk through the genealogy research process and highlight the tools and databases available to support your search.Skills required: Basic internet skills, including how to navigate using browser tabs. Have questions about this program? Email Tyson at [email protected] This workshop is generously sponsored by The Wellesley Free Library Foundation.

Jackie's Room, Main Library

Play & Learn

Join us for a circle time with story and songs as well as activities supporting the development of a variety of skills.Registration required here: https://forms.office.com/r/xB9ZnkALjc Sponsored by Family Access Community Connections

Fells Branch, Fells Branch

Virtual - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time t......More

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. About Heather: Heather Rogers isn’t a historian, an academic, or an impartial storyteller… but she has read more than one book about every U.S. president. Out of spite. She was dubbed “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler” by one of her favorite biographers and she’s been repeating it ever since. When she’s not reading or doodling history books, she’s a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and content creator. To keep her interest during her accidental spite project, Heather Rogers filled hundreds of sketchbook pages doodling her way through presidential biographies. Doing so heightened her curiosity and turned her into an insufferable presidential nerd. Along the way, she discovered unexpected threads connecting seemingly unconnected people, times, and events. She can’t get enough of the weird trivia, coincidences, and quirks. Like the fact that English wasn’t the first language of the first president born in the U.S. Or that a three-part plan was proposed to bring George Washington back to life. Don’t even get her started on William Henry Harrison – he was only president for a month, but she could talk about him for hours.*All illustrations for this series have been created by Heather Rogers and are her property therein. Registration is required for this virtual event.Presented in collaboration with Ashland Public Library and a number of other MA and NH libraries.Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library

Galentine’s Movie & Craft

Start your Friday with a little fun! Celebrate Galentine’s Day by watching Barbie (2023) and making origami heart crafts. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.All are welcome—bring a friend! This program is best suited for Adults. Questions about the event? Em......More

Start your Friday with a little fun! Celebrate Galentine’s Day by watching Barbie (2023) and making origami heart crafts. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.All are welcome—bring a friend! This program is best suited for Adults. Questions about the event? Email Haley at [email protected] by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library

Reel Fun Fridays

We will enjoy a screening of a film, an activity, and a snack. Ages 5 recommended. Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations. Registration required starting one week in advance.Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

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

Tootsie-Roll Storytime 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

Read Aloud with the Shared Shelf

The Shared Shelf is welcoming children ages 5-8 for a monthly read-aloud session and themed craft activity at the Wellesley Free Library! We’re a nonprofit initiative led by local high school students that works to foster kids’ love of reading through storytime sessions......More

The Shared Shelf is welcoming children ages 5-8 for a monthly read-aloud session and themed craft activity at the Wellesley Free Library! We’re a nonprofit initiative led by local high school students that works to foster kids’ love of reading through storytime sessions, book drives, and more. For more information, check out our website here. We hope to see you there!Aimed at kids ages 5 - 8.Registration required stating one week in advance.

Main Library