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Sunday, May 1All DayTeen Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by Aaron Needle in the Teen Display Case
Stop by anytime this month and see the artwork of Aaron Needle in the display case outside our Teen Room.
Sunday, May 1All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Steampunk in the Children's Display Case
Stop by soon and get ready for Steampunk - May 7, 10 am - 5 pm, on Waltham Common!
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Monday, May 210:00—11:00 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 resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. No registration required. Come to the Literacy Classroom, 1st floor of Waltham Public Library next to the public computers. (Click here for a brief video tour of the Literacy Classroom.…Learn MoreMonday, May 211:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
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. No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, May 26:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk: Story Slam
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, May 27:00—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!
https://zoom. us/j/99884660058?pwd=NWxSaHVDUUlsZnVwQVZLaVR5bDhvZz09Meeting ID: 998 8466 0058; Passcode: xH700PPlease e-mail Louise at lgoldstein@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 37:00—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, May 410:00—11:00 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 resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. No registration required. Come to the Literacy Classroom, 1st floor of Waltham Public Library next to the public computers. (Click here for a brief video tour of the Literacy Classroom.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 410:30—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, May 411:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
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. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 44:00—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 4+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, May 47:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
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1918 Flu Pandemic: Voices from the Past
Learn from letters, diaries, and publications about the impact of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic on the lives of the soldiers fighting during WWI and the families on the home front - especially those in New England.
Watch on YouTube: 1918 Flu Pandemic: Voices from the Past
Our speaker is Waltham High School graduate Russell A.…Learn More5
Thursday, May 53:30—8:45 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk Teen Leader Meeting
A private meeting for Real Talk teen leaders.
Thursday, May 54:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Outdoor Storytime
Spring is in the air! Join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving. Fun for kids and families of all ages!…Learn More
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Friday, May 610:00—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.
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Monday, May 9All DayChildren's Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Artwork by Gloria Bernstein in the Children's Display Case
Stop by anytime this month and see the artwork of Gloria Bernstein in the display case outside our Children's Room.
Monday, May 910:00—11:00 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 resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. No registration required. Come to the Literacy Classroom, 1st floor of Waltham Public Library next to the public computers. (Click here for a brief video tour of the Literacy Classroom.…Learn MoreMonday, May 911:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
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. No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, May 94:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham 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, May 97:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis. 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 Greg at gcarter@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 101:00—2:30 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, but are not available during this time, please fill out this form.
Tuesday, May 107:00—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, May 1110:00—11:00 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 resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. No registration required. Come to the Literacy Classroom, 1st floor of Waltham Public Library next to the public computers. (Click here for a brief video tour of the Literacy Classroom.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 1110:30—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, May 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMLiteracy ClassroomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
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. No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 117:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
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A Year of Black History: Juneteenth
Join us for this next program in our A Year of Black History series. This presentation will explain the history of Juneteenth (June 19th) in America as the final enslaved people were notified of their freedom almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation and after the passing of the 13th Amendment.…Learn More12
Thursday, May 129:30 AM—12:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Teacher Collaborative meeting
Teacher Collaborative MeetingThursday, May 121:00—2:00 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Waltham Public Library trusteesThursday, May 124:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Outdoor Storytime
Spring is in the air! Join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving. Fun for kids and families of all ages!…Learn More
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Friday, May 1310:00—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.
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Saturday, May 1410:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Saturday Morning Book Club Intimacies by Katie Kitamura
Come to our Book Club Meeting! Today, we'll be reading Intimacies by Katie Kitamura. 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, May 1610:00—11:00 AMZoom
Beginner English Activities (online)
Practice with basic words and phrases. Learn library skills and how to use free resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. Contact Aaron for the Zoom link: adevine@minlib. net. Practica con palabras y frases básicas. Aprenda habilidades de biblioteca y cómo usar recursos gratuitos para estudiar.…Learn MoreMonday, May 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
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, May 166:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk: Hygiene
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, May 167:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Maker Time: Sticker Making with the Cricut Maker
Learn how to design, print and cut custom vinyl stickers with our Cricut Maker. Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available, too.
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Tuesday, May 173:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Computers For Beginners: Become a Zoom Pro
Learn all the ins-and-outs of this virtual conferencing software from camera settings and filters to the best ways to share media. …Learn More
Tuesday, May 177:00—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, May 1810:00—11:00 AMZoom
Beginner English Activities (online)
Practice with basic words and phrases. Learn library skills and how to use free resources to study. Enjoy a supportive class. Contact Aaron for the Zoom link: adevine@minlib. netPractica con palabras y frases básicas. Aprenda habilidades de biblioteca y cómo usar recursos gratuitos para estudiar.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 1810:30—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, May 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
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 MoreWednesday, May 184:00—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 4+
Lego Club will occur on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, May 187:00—8:00 PMYoutube Channel
Zoom Pro
Tips for Your College Search
Few high-school activities are as stress-inducing as the college search. As summer draws near, it is time for families to tackle this challenge. Dr. Karen Droisen, experienced tutor and college counselor, will provide a chronological overview of the application timeline, from developing the first school list, to writing the personal statement, to clicking the “submit” button.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 187:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Maker Time: Introduction to Blender - Learn How to Sculpt in 3D
Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics program. This class will focus on the basics of sculpting using Blender. Your design will be printed on the library's 3D printer.
Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available, too.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 194:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Outdoor Storytime
Spring is in the air! Join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving. Fun for kids and families of all ages!…Learn More
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Friday, May 2010:00—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.
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Monday, May 236:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Real Talk: Culture Walk
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, May 237:00—8:30 PMZoom
Initiating Inspiration Book Club Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival And Courage by Anne Lamott (Virtual)
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival And Courage by Anne Lamott. 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, May 237:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Design Your Own Logo
We'll discuss basic design principles around what makes a good logo and look at free logo generator sites. Then, we'll spend time starting to work on our own logo creations.
Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available, too.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 241:00—2:30 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, but are not available during this time, please fill out this form.
Tuesday, May 247:00—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, May 2510:30—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, May 257:00—8:30 PMZoom
Wednesday Night Book Club A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum (Virtual)
Come to our Virtual Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. E-books and audiobooks are currently available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor!
https://zoom.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 263:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Computers for Beginners: Avoiding Scammers
This session will teach you about some of the common online scams and will discuss a few ways to protect yourself from scammers.…Learn More
Thursday, May 264:00—4:30 PMLibrary LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Outdoor Storytime
Spring is in the air! Join us on the #LibraryLawn for an active storytime, featuring stories & songs to get us moving. Fun for kids and families of all ages!…Learn More
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Friday, May 2710:00—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.
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Monday, May 30Closed
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Tuesday, May 317:00—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