March 2022

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Tuesday, March 1All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Artwork by Maria Varmazis in the Children's Display Case

Stop by anytime to see the artwork of Waltham resident Maria Varmazis, author of Extraordinary Times, a graphic novel of the pandemic.  

Tuesday, March 1All DayTeen Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

WATCH CDC in Teen Display Case

Stop by all month and check out all the services that WATCH CDC offers to Waltham area residents!

Tuesday, March 16:00—7:00 PMZoom

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP Brandeis

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP BrandeisVirtual conversation hour for multi-level English practice. Have some fun in conversation! Led by student volunteers from Brandeis University LEAP.  Click here to register or contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Hora de conversación virtual para la práctica de inglés multinivel.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 17:00—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, March 210:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham 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, March 24:00—5:00 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, March 27:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro

Wastewater Testing for Covid

Wastewater Testing for CovidWastewater testing for Covid-19 was all over the news at the height of the omicron variant surge in January. But what is it? How is it done? And what is it used for? We hear from two scientists, Dr. Newsha Ghaeli at Biobot Analytics and Dr. Jonathan Levy at Boston University School of Public Health, about why wastewater testing is such a valuable tool in tracking Covid-19 cases and how the data can be used by those in the public health field.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 27:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 34:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Outdoor Storytime

Warm up with WPL! Bundle up & join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving! 

Thursday, March 37:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Career Building at Brandeis

Career Building at Brandeis Career skills for English language learners. Practice interviews, develop resumes, and build other workforce tools. Led by student volunteers in Brandeis University's LEAP. Click here to register. Thursdays 7-8:30PM in-person at Brandeis University, Shiffman building, room 122.…Learn More
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Friday, March 410:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham 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.

Friday, March 46:00—7:00 PMZoom

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP Brandeis

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP BrandeisWatch and discuss short films and TV shows online with other learners. Facilitated by Brandeis student volunteers. Virtual conversation for multi-level English practice. Click here to register. Contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Mire y discuta cortometrajes y programas de televisión en línea con otros estudiantes.…Learn More
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Monday, March 72:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Technology Help

During this virtual session, you can questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more.

Monday, March 77:00—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 Laura at lbernheim@minlib. net for more information. https://waltham. lib. ma. us/book-clubs/

Monday, March 77:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 86:00—7:00 PMZoom

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP Brandeis

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP BrandeisVirtual conversation hour for multi-level English practice. Have some fun in conversation! Led by student volunteers from Brandeis University LEAP.  Click here to register or contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Hora de conversación virtual para la práctica de inglés multinivel.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 87:00—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, March 910:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham 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, March 97:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro

Conjure Women with Author Afia Atakora

Conjure Women with Author Afia AtakoraConjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Spanning eras and generations, it tells of the lives of three unforgettable women: Miss May Belle, a wise healing woman; her precocious and observant daughter Rue, who is reluctant to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a midwife; and their master’s daughter Varina.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 97:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 104:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Outdoor Storytime

Warm up with WPL! Bundle up & join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving! 

Thursday, March 107:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Career Building at Brandeis

Career Building at Brandeis Career skills for English language learners. Practice interviews, develop resumes, and build other workforce tools. Led by student volunteers in Brandeis University's LEAP. Click here to register. Thursdays 7-8:30PM in-person at Brandeis University, Shiffman building, room 122.…Learn More
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Friday, March 1110:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham 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.

Friday, March 116:00—7:00 PMZoom

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP Brandeis

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP BrandeisWatch and discuss short films and TV shows online with other learners. Facilitated by Brandeis student volunteers. Virtual conversation for multi-level English practice. Click here to register. Contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Mire y discuta cortometrajes y programas de televisión en línea con otros estudiantes.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 1210:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Saturday Morning Book Club Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Come to our Book Club Meeting! We'll be meeting in person at the library. Today, we'll be reading Station Eleven by Emily St. John-Mandel. E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor! Please e-mail Laura at lbernheim@minlib.…Learn More
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Monday, March 146:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Real Talk: Sex Health Game Show

Real Talk BannerReal 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, March 147:00—8:30 PMZoom

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club Hyperion by Dan Simmons -- Virtual

Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Hyperion by Dan Simmons. E-books are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor! https://zoom. us/j/97598142018?pwd=ZnM2Z2hSSGpYMnc1ZTBtV0hmYm9jZz09Meeting ID: 975 9814 2018; Passcode: S6sbB0 Please e-mail Laura at lbernheim@minlib.…Learn More

Monday, March 147:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 156:00—7:00 PMZoom

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP Brandeis

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP BrandeisVirtual conversation hour for multi-level English practice. Have some fun in conversation! Led by student volunteers from Brandeis University LEAP.  Click here to register or contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Hora de conversación virtual para la práctica de inglés multinivel.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 157:00—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, March 1610:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham 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, March 164:00—5:00 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, March 167:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro

We Share the Same Sky with author Rachael Cerrotti

We Share the Same Sky with author Rachael CerrottiWe Share the Same Sky documents a granddaughter's decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother's wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history. In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing a career in photojournalism, asked her grandmother, Hana, if she could record her story.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 167:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 174:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Outdoor Storytime

Warm up with WPL! Bundle up & join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving! 

Thursday, March 177:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Career Building at Brandeis

Career Building at Brandeis Career skills for English language learners. Practice interviews, develop resumes, and build other workforce tools. Led by student volunteers in Brandeis University's LEAP. Click here to register. Thursdays 7-8:30PM in-person at Brandeis University, Shiffman building, room 122.…Learn More
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Friday, March 1810:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham 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.

Friday, March 186:00—7:00 PMZoom

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP Brandeis

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP BrandeisWatch and discuss short films and TV shows online with other learners. Facilitated by Brandeis student volunteers. Virtual conversation for multi-level English practice. Click here to register. Contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Mire y discuta cortometrajes y programas de televisión en línea con otros estudiantes.…Learn More
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Monday, March 217:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 226:00—7:00 PMZoom

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP Brandeis

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP BrandeisVirtual conversation hour for multi-level English practice. Have some fun in conversation! Led by student volunteers from Brandeis University LEAP.  Click here to register or contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Hora de conversación virtual para la práctica de inglés multinivel.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 227:00—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

Tuesday, March 227:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro

A Year of Black History: Slavery & Its Legacy in Today's Health Disparities

A Year of Black History: Slavery & Its Legacy in Today's Health DisparitiesThe American healthcare system is riven with inequalities. African Americans and Latinx groups suffer higher rates of many serious health conditions and diseases, including higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, heart disease, and cancer, to name a few.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 2310:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham 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, March 237:00—8:30 PMZoom

Wednesday Night Book Club A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

Come to our Book Club Meeting!   Tonight, we'll be reading A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki . E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby. Audiobooks are available without a wait on Hoopla. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor! Please e-mail Laura at lbernheim@minlib.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 237:00—8:00 PMZoom

Author talk with Katherine Stewart

Author talk with Katherine StewartAuthor Katherine Stewart was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Center for the Book as one of Massachusetts's must-read authors of the year. Join Stewart for a brief presentation on her critically acclaimed book, The Power Worshippers: Inside The Dangerous Rise Of Religious Nationalism, via Zoom.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 237:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 244:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Outdoor Storytime (INDOORS due to rain!)

**This program will be held inside on 3/24 due to rain. Join us in the MakerSpace!**Warm up with WPL! Bundle up & join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving! 

Thursday, March 247:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Career Building at Brandeis

Career Building at Brandeis Career skills for English language learners. Practice interviews, develop resumes, and build other workforce tools. Led by student volunteers in Brandeis University's LEAP. Click here to register. Thursdays 7-8:30PM in-person at Brandeis University, Shiffman building, room 122.…Learn More
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Friday, March 25Closed

Waltham Public Library

Friday, March 256:00—7:00 PMZoom

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP Brandeis

ELL Movie Night (online) with LEAP BrandeisWatch and discuss short films and TV shows online with other learners. Facilitated by Brandeis student volunteers. Virtual conversation for multi-level English practice. Click here to register. Contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Mire y discuta cortometrajes y programas de televisión en línea con otros estudiantes.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 262:30—3:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Wee the People Workshop for Families: What is Racism?

Join us for an interactive storytime & art-making activity to explore race and social justice. This engaging workshop will be led by Wee the People, a Boston-based social justice project for children ages 4-12.  This program is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council administered by the Waltham Cultural Council.…Learn More
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Monday, March 282:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham 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.

Monday, March 286:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Real Talk: Beauty Standards

Real Talk BannerReal 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, March 287:00—8:30 PMZoom

Initiating Inspiration Book Club Being Heumann by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner

Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Being Heumann by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner . E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor! As always, we will be joined by Matthew Carriker and Waltham Agape.…Learn More

Monday, March 287:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 296:00—7:00 PMZoom

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP Brandeis

Conversation Hour (online) with LEAP BrandeisVirtual conversation hour for multi-level English practice. Have some fun in conversation! Led by student volunteers from Brandeis University LEAP.  Click here to register or contact wg-leap@brandeis. edu for more information. Hora de conversación virtual para la práctica de inglés multinivel.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 297:00—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, March 3010:30—11:00 AMLecture HallWaltham 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, March 307:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Beginner English at Brandeis

Beginner English at BrandeisEvening classes for beginners, taught by student volunteers. All classes are in-person at Brandeis University, located in the Shiffman building, room 122. Masks are required. Click here to register.  Clases nocturnas para principiantes, impartidas por estudiantes voluntarios.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 314:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Outdoor Storytime

Warm up with WPL! Bundle up & join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving! 

Thursday, March 317:00—8:30 PMBrandeis University415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453

Career Building at Brandeis

Career Building at Brandeis Career skills for English language learners. Practice interviews, develop resumes, and build other workforce tools. Led by student volunteers in Brandeis University's LEAP. Click here to register. Thursdays 7-8:30PM in-person at Brandeis University, Shiffman building, room 122.…Learn More

Thursday, March 317:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Maker Time: 3D Design Using Tinkercad

During this class, you will learn the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad. You will create a design using one of our tutorials or you can make up your own design. Your creation will be printed on the library's 3D Printer. If you have your own laptop, please bring it.…Learn More