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Monday, August 1All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by Gloria Bernstein in the Children's Display Case
Stop by the Children's Display Case this month to see the artwork of Gloria Bernstein.
Monday, August 110:00—11:30 AMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Beginner English Activities
Practice with basic words and phrases. Learn library skills and how to use free online resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. Meet in the Literacy Classroom (1st floor of the Library next to the public computers. Click here for a short video tour.…Learn MoreMonday, August 12:00—3:30 PMZoom Pro
English Writing and Conversation (online)
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. Contact Aaron to receive the Zoom link: adevine@minlib.…Learn More2
Tuesday, August 27:00—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, August 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!
Meet other English language learners from Waltham and Watertown. All levels and ages are welcome. We will walk along the Charles River for 40-60 minutes and return to our starting point. Participants can choose to continue their conversations afterward.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 310:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, August 34:00—5:00 PMLibrary LawnWaltham 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 on the #LibraryLawn! Best for ages 4+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
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Thursday, August 410:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn MoreThursday, August 41:00—4:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Interviews
Thursday, August 44:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
CANCELLED!! Summer Storytime
Due to excessive heat, Summer Storytime has been CANCELLED this week! If you have any questions, please contact the Children's Room at 781-314-3425 x4430 or email us at walthamlibkids@minlib. net.
Thursday, August 46:00—7:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Intercambio Waltham: English and Spanish
English and Spanish language learners in Waltham practice and motivate together in partners and small groups. Recommended for those who can converse a little in their second language and want to improve. As an exchange, you will also support others learning your first language.…Learn MoreThursday, August 47:00—8:00 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Journaling Activity on the Library Lawn
Join other language learners outside on our Library Lawn for a journaling activity. Bring your own journal; pencils will be provided. Observe, write, and think in any language you choose. Afterward, we will share some conversation. No registration required.…Learn More
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Friday, August 510:00—10:30 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Saturday, August 610:00 AM—1:00 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Dance Party with Some Special Guests: We Don’t Talk About…!
“We don’t talk about …” Can you hear the song in your head as you read this?! Come dance, sing, play, and take pictures with our special guests. This program is for all ages.
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council administered by the Waltham Cultural Council.…Learn More
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Monday, August 810:00—11:30 AMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Beginner English Activities
Practice with basic words and phrases. Learn library skills and how to use free online resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. Meet in the Literacy Classroom (1st floor of the Library next to the public computers. Click here for a short video tour.…Learn MoreMonday, August 82:00—3:30 PMZoom Pro
English Writing and Conversation (online)
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. Contact Aaron to receive the Zoom link: adevine@minlib.…Learn MoreMonday, August 84:00—5:00 PMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
American Sign Language Storytime & Workshop
Join WPL for a series of six ASL-interpreted Storytimes with MCA's Watertown Children's Theatre. Learn sign through stories and activities. This program is funded by the Waltham Cultural Council, with a special thanks to the Waltham Disabilities Service Commission.…Learn More
Monday, August 87:00—8:30 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 Louise at lgoldstein@minlib. net for more information.
https://waltham. lib. ma. us/book-clubs/
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Tuesday, August 91:00—2:30 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Walk-In Technology Help
No appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and we'll try to help during this 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. If you would like an appointment and are not available during this time, please fill out this form.Tuesday, August 97:00—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, August 1010:00—11:30 AMRiverwalk, Charles River Walking PathCharles River Greenway/Moody Street Bridge, Waltham, MA, 02453
Walk and Talk: Conversation and Community ... on Foot!
Meet other English language learners from Waltham and Watertown. All levels and ages are welcome. We will walk along the Charles River for 40-60 minutes and return to our starting point. Participants can choose to continue their conversations afterward.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 1010:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, August 106:00—7:00 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Magic Workshop with Zoe Reiche
Zoe will mystify us all with magic tricks, and then you will be able to learn her secrets and try it yourself! This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday, August 1110:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn MoreThursday, August 114:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Summer Storytime
Celebrate Summer on the #LibraryLawn with songs, stories, and dancing with your favorite librarians! In case of bad weather, this program will move indoors into WPL's MakerSpace.
Thursday, August 116:00—6:45 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Intercambio Waltham: English and Spanish
English and Spanish language learners in Waltham practice and motivate together in partners and small groups. Recommended for those who can converse a little in their second language and want to improve. As an exchange, you will also support others learning your first language.…Learn MoreThursday, August 117:00—8:30 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
ELL Movie Night: March of the Penguins
Enjoy the documentary film “March of the Penguins” with other English language learners. Limited seating–and popcorn–will be available! “March of the Penguins” won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. It tells the story of an annual journey made by Emperor penguins in Antarctica.…Learn More12
Friday, August 1210:00—10:30 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Saturday, August 1310:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Saturday Morning Book Club This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Today, we'll be reading This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan. E-books and audiobooks will be available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby at least 6 weeks before our meeting. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
Please e-mail Amber at aharvey@minlib.…Learn More
Saturday, August 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Rockabye Beats Family Concert
Sing, dance, and get a little loco with Rockabye Beats on the Library Lawn! Enjoy music in English and Spanish. All ages!
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council administered by the Waltham Cultural Council
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Monday, August 157:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
Please e-mail Greg at gcarter@minlib. net for more information.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 167:00—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, August 1710:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
Wednesday, August 174:00—5:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham 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 on the #LibraryLawn! Best for ages 4+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, August 177:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Wednesday Night Book Club What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam Chancy
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam Chancy. Audiobooks will be available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby at least 6 weeks before our meeting. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
Please e-mail Louise at lgoldstein@minlib.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 1810:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
English At Large Conversation Group
English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn MoreThursday, August 184:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Summer Storytime
Celebrate Summer on the #LibraryLawn with songs, stories, and dancing with your favorite librarians! In case of bad weather, this program will move indoors into WPL's MakerSpace.
Thursday, August 187:00—8:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Maker Time: Pop-Up Card Making with the Cricut
Learn how to create custom pop-up cards with our Cricut Maker. Welcome Summer with a floral seasonal card or craft a pop-up for an upcoming birthday. Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available, too.
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Friday, August 1910:00—10:30 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Saturday, August 20All DayLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Bouncy House Dance Party
Come celebrate the end of summer reading with us with some Bouncy House fun all day on the Library Lawn. There will also be ice cream, special activities & some dance party fun with DJMakBeatz from 1-4. This program is for all ages.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 231:00—2:30 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Walk-In Technology Help
No appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and we'll try to help during this 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. If you would like an appointment and are not available during this time, please fill out this form.Tuesday, August 237:00—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, August 2410:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!
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Thursday, August 254:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Summer Storytime
Celebrate Summer on the #LibraryLawn with songs, stories, and dancing with your favorite librarians! In case of bad weather, this program will move indoors into WPL's MakerSpace.
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Friday, August 2610:00—10:30 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Baby Storytime
Join Seana for movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.
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Tuesday, August 307:00—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, August 3110:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Toddler Time
Join your favorite Children's librarians for stories, rhymes, music, and dancing! This program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!