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Wednesday, December 1All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by Carole Simon Pugliese in the Children's Display Case
Stop by anytime this month to see the latest artwork by artist Carole Simon Pugliese.
Wednesday, December 1All DayTeen Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by the Artists of Opportunities for Inclusion in the Teen Display Case
Stop by anytime this month to see the latest artwork by the artists from Opportunities for Inclusion in Waltham.
Wednesday, December 110:30—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join Lisa and her puppet Kitty for books, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 14:00—4:45 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Lego Club
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our bimonthly Lego Club in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 5+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, December 17:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro
A Year of Black History: The History of Black Music
Dr. Charrise Barron charts the history of Black music by tracing key movements in African American history—both geographical relocations, and political and artistic uprisings and outcries. This presentation traces Black American music from the songs of enslaved African diasporic people in America up to the music of contemporary Black popular artists.…Learn More2
Thursday, December 22:00—3:00 PMZoom
Beginner English Activities
Practice basic words and phrases. Learn library skills and how to use free online resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. Contact Aaron for the Zoom link: adevine@minlib. net or 781-314-3442*Some lessons will be recorded and shared weekly on the Waltham Public Library YouTube channel.…Learn More
Thursday, December 22:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Winter Wonderland Party
Warm up in our Winter Wonderland! Visit WPL's Children's Room to make snowflakes, create wintry crafts, and play snow games. Upstairs, in WPL's MakerSpace, we'll have a special visitor, Santa! Families are invited to take photos with Santa between 2:30-4:30PM & 5:30-7:30PM.
Thursday, December 23:00—4:00 PMZoom
English Writing and Conversation
Improve communication skills in English through guided writing and conversation activities. Topics include art, music, and storytelling. Recommended for intermediate levels or higher, but all are welcome to participate as they can.
Mejore las habilidades de comunicación en inglés a través de actividades guiadas de escritura y conversación.…Learn More
Thursday, December 27:00—8:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Introduction to the Literacy Classroom
(Lea en español a continuación)Visit our Literacy Classroom to find resources for learning English. Our Literacy Coordinator Aaron will be available to introduce visitors to the classroom space, as well as answer questions about English language learning options in Waltham.…Learn More
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Friday, December 310:00—11:30 AMRiverwalk, Charles River Walking PathCharles River Greenway/Moody Street Bridge, Waltham, MA, 02453
Walk and Talk: Conversation and Community ... on Foot!
(Lee en español abajo)Enjoy conversation and community with fellow English language learners from Waltham and Watertown. All levels and ages are welcome. We will walk along Charles River walking trails for 40-60 minutes and return to our starting point.…Learn More
Friday, December 310:00—10:30 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for little ones. Best for little ones not yet walking.
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Saturday, December 410:00—11:00 AMZoom
Virtual Book Club Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (Saturday Morning)
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. E-books and audiobooks are always available through the library's subscription to Hoopla. E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby.…Learn More
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Monday, December 62:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Technology Help: Virtual or In Person
During this appointment, you can questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more.Monday, December 66:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk
Real Talk is a for-youth by-youth forum for discussing issues of importance to today’s teens, and is generously supported by a grant from the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens.Monday, December 67:00—7:00 PMZoom
Virtual Book Club Tell Us What You're Reading!
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, come share titles that you're reading and gather some new suggestions for yourself!
Please e-mail Laura at lbernheim@minlib. net for more information.
https://waltham. lib. ma. us/book-clubs/
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.…Learn More
Monday, December 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
CANCELED - Virtual author talk: Dan Shaughnessy on the Larry Bird Celtics
Please join us for a very special evening with a legend of Boston sports journalism, Dan Shaughnessy, as he tells us all about his latest book documenting one of Boston sports' all-time greats, Larry Bird.
Dan Shaughnessy is a Sports Columnist and Associate Editor for the Boston Globe.…Learn More7
Tuesday, December 77:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 810:30—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
CANCELLED: Toddler Time (Cancelled due to construction)
In-person programs have been cancelled from 12/7-12/11 due to construction on the sidewalks outside of the library's rear entrance. The library and the Children's Room are still open, but the rear entrance may be periodically closed due to this construction.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 85:30—8:00 PMWaltham RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Josh Sabey interview
Josh Sabey interview
Wednesday, December 87:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro
Saving Baby Elephants with author Mary Baures
In her acclaimed book, Awakening Awe: An Illustrated Journey to Reverence, Dr. Mary Baures weaves her narrative around encounters with leopards, snow monkeys, grizzlies, jaguars, and orphan orangutans. It is an urgent plea for us to end our cult of superiority and our delusion that we own the earth.…Learn More9
Thursday, December 911:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Waltham Public Library TrusteesThursday, December 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
David Baldacci Author Talk
Bestselling author David Baldacci will discuss his latest book, Mercy, via Zoom.
Register HERE.
About The Author: David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide.…Learn More10
Friday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
CANCELLED: Baby Storytime (Cancelled due to construction)
In-person programs have been cancelled from 12/7-12/11 due to construction on the sidewalks outside of the library's rear entrance. The library and the Children's Room are still open, but the rear entrance may be periodically closed due to this construction.…Learn More
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Monday, December 137:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Book Club (Sci Fi/Fantasy) The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis . E-books and audiobooks are always available through the library's subscription to Hoopla. E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 147:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 159:00 AM—12:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Interview
Wednesday, December 1510:30—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join Lisa and her puppet Kitty for books, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, December 154:00—4:45 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Lego Club
Build with friends at the library! Get creative and become an engineer at our bimonthly Lego Club in WPL's MakerSpace! Best for ages 5+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, December 157:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Book Club Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (Wednesday Night)
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram . E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby. Pick up a copy at the library!Please e-mail Laura at lbernheim@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 157:00—8:00 PMZoom Pro
Flash Fiction Writer's Workshop with writers Chandreyee Lahiri & Malavika Shetty
Calling all writers! Have your laptops or pen and paper ready for a flash fiction writer's workshop with writers Chandreyee Lahiri and Malavika Shetty. A writing prompt will be provided and then writers will have 10 minutes to write, based on the prompt.…Learn More16
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Friday, December 1710:00—10:30 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for little ones. Best for little ones not yet walking.
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Sunday, December 191:00—2:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Southside Neighborhood Group
Group of neighbors meeting to discuss relevant topics of mutual interest.…Learn More20
Monday, December 202:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Technology Help: Virtual or In Person
During this appointment, you can questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more.Monday, December 206:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk
Real Talk is a for-youth by-youth forum for discussing issues of importance to today’s teens, and is generously supported by a grant from the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens.21
Tuesday, December 217:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 2210:30—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join Lisa and her puppet Kitty for books, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
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Thursday, December 232:30—2:30 PMYoutube Channel
Youtube Live Show: "We'll Tell You What We're Reading"
Join us for a meeting of our Virtual Book Club! Staff will share titles that they're reading on the Waltham Public Library Youtube Channel. Participants are welcome to comment with their book titles! We're looking forward to what you share!
Our video will premier on or before Thursday, December 23! Continue to look in this space to get the link or visit the Library Youtube Channel.…Learn More
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Friday, December 24Closed
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Saturday, December 25Closed
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Tuesday, December 287:00—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Pajama Storytime
Jump in your jammies and get ready to read, sing, and dance with your favorite librarians on Zoom! This interactive storytime is great for kids of all ages.
To access the Zoom link, join WPL's Children's Room Activities group on Facebook or email us at WalthamLibKids@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 2910:30—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join Lisa and her puppet Kitty for books, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
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