Wellesley Free Library
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Wednesday May 6 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Strategies ("How To Land On The Short List")
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
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Wednesday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
FELLS Garden Storytime
Join us for an all-ages storytime in the fenced-in Fells Branch Garden at 308 Weston Road! We'll have fun and build early literacy skills by reading stories, singing songs, and saying rhymes together! Please bring a blanket for softer seating. In case of inclement weath......More
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Wednesday May 6 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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
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Wednesday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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.
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Thursday May 7 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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
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Thursday May 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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
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Thursday May 7 7:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
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
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Thursday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bernie For Burlington: The Rise of the People's Politician
The Wellesley Free Library is excited to host Wellesley College Professor and author, Dan Chiasson, who will be discussing his new book, Bernie For Burlington: The Rise of the People’s Politician. In this symphonic origin story of an era-defining politician, Dan Chiass......More
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Friday May 8 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Spanish Fun Program
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 vegetabl......More
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Friday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Intro to Streaming TV In-Person/Online
Thinking about canceling cable? This class will introduce you to the world of Streaming TV—how it works, what equipment you’ll need, and whether it’s the right fit for you.We’ll also compare popular content providers and their bundles, exploring the pros and cons of eac......More
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Friday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Open Studio
Drop in for Open Studio! Open Studio is a time to work on old art projects and start some new ones.Art supplies will be available while supplies last. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own materials, as well. Let your creativity flow. Registrations not required. Que......More
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Friday May 8 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 9 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Kadian Storm Author Visit and Activity
Join children’s book author and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Kadian Storm, LICSW for an interactive story time featuring What’s the Weather Inside of You? In celebration of Mental Health Month in May, families will explore feelings using weather as a play......More
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Saturday May 9 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 9 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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
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Sunday May 10 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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
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Monday May 11 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
French 1,2,3 Voilà
Join this fun, engaging, age-appropriate program where the little-ones ages 1 - 2 learn French with songs, puppets, props, movements, a weekly discovery theme, a surprise bag and much more. The activities are varied and short to accommodate the young one’s attention spa......More
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Monday May 11 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Sing & Swing
Join Deb Hudgins for a musical "Sing and Swing" storytime.Preschool kids and their grownup will enjoy singing dancing and movement along with stories! Adult participation required.This is a ticketed event.—tickets will be given out on the day of the event - first come, ......More
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Monday May 11 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Story Grooves
A silly and fun movement class for kids ages 4 - 7! We will read a story, learn some themed movement, and play some dance games.Registration required starting one week in advance.For more information please email [email protected] by the Friends of the We......More
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Tuesday May 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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
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Tuesday May 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Snuggle Up Storytime at HILLS
Join us in-person most 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 requir......More
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Tuesday May 12 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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
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Tuesday May 12 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
True Stories Behind the Greatest Liberation: Bergen-Belsen, 1945 with Dr. Bernice Lerner
What principles guided the small group of liberators who worked to feed tens of thousands of starving displaced persons, contain the spread of disease, and equip the largest hospital in post-war Europe?Dr. Bernice Lerner shares powerful and little-known stories of this ......More
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Wednesday May 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
FELLS Garden Storytime
Join us for an all-ages storytime in the fenced-in Fells Branch Garden at 308 Weston Road! We'll have fun and build early literacy skills by reading stories, singing songs, and saying rhymes together! Please bring a blanket for softer seating. In case of inclement weath......More
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Wednesday May 13 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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
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Wednesday May 13 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Explore Your World: Nature and Science Fun
Learn about nature and science with hands-on experiments, activities, and art projects. We will explore birds, weather, winter, and more. Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations.For ages 9 – 12Registration required starting one week in advanceSponsored by th......More
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Wednesday May 13 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Digital Photography With Your DSLR Camera, Part 1 In-Person/Online
Do you have a bunch of photos on your DSLR camera memory card that you're not sure what to do with? Learn how to take better photographs and video with your digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) with this interactive multi-day class. Participants will learn how to ......More
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Wednesday May 13 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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.
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Thursday May 14 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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
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Thursday May 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone - Part 2 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
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Thursday May 14 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tumbling Toddlers: ages 1 - 2
Come tumble, jump, and spin at our indoor open gym. Join us for an hour of Tumbling Toddlers. The first half hour is reserved for toddlers ages 1 - 2..Adults need to stay and assist. Registration required for children only.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free ......More
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Thursday May 14 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tumbling Toddlers: ages 3-4
Come tumble, jump, and spin at our indoor open gym. Join us for an hour of Tumbling Toddlers. The second half hour is reserved for children ages 3 & 4.Adults need to stay and assist. Registration required for children only.Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free ......More
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Thursday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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! May’s book is As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. Copies are available at the second flo......More
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Friday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Friday Morning Book Group
Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Information Services Desk.Registration required. Questions? Email Deb at [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
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Friday May 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Imagination Playtime
Join us each month for Imagination Playtime! This is an open-ended, unstructured playtime where the kids get to decide the play. Each month we will bring out our oversized magnetic panels that can be used to build a house, a rocket, a grocery store – what ever you can i......More
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Saturday May 16 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 16 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Create Your Family Tree With Family Echo In-Person/Online
Family Echo is a free site where you can create, share, and print your family tree! Build an interactive family tree of your ancestry, going back far into the past. Invite your parents or grandparents to collaborate online and fill in the missing details.Create an easy ......More
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Saturday May 16 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Intro to Google Maps In-Person/Online
Ever feel lost trying to get somewhere new or overwhelmed by the endless features on Google Maps? Whether you’re planning a road trip, exploring a new city, leaving a review for your new favorite restaurant, saving must-visit spots, or simply finding the fastest route t......More
