October 2022

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Saturday, October 1All DayTeen Display CaseWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

League of Women Voters in the Teen Display Case

It's almost time to vote! Stop by the display case outside our Teen Room and see the League of Women Voters display all month.

Saturday, October 110:00—10:30 AMLecture HallWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime

Celebrate a successful Stuffed Animal Sleepover with a special storytime! Kids can pick up their stuffies after the overnight adventure and join WPL Children's Librarians for silly stories with their stuffies. You may be surprised what silly mischief the stuffed animals were up to in the library overnight! Drop-Off Instructions: Drop off one furry friend on Friday 9/30* (9AM-5PM) for an overnight adventure at the library! Follow along with the sleepover mischief through photos shared on library social media.…Learn More

Saturday, October 110:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday

English At Large Conversation Group - SaturdayEnglish 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 More
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Monday, October 37:00—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/

Monday, October 37:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Monday

English At Large Conversation Group - MondayEnglish 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 More
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Tuesday, October 47:00—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, October 510:30—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, October 53:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group

Chaplains on the Way - Grief GroupFor more information contact:Chaplains on the Way   info@chaplainsontheway. org     651-757-5268 

Wednesday, October 54:00—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.
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Friday, October 710:00—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, October 710:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Friday

English At Large Conversation Group - FridayEnglish 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 More
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Saturday, October 810:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

CANCELED - Saturday Morning Book Club Lakewood by Megan Giddings

Come to our Book Club Meeting!  Today, we'll be reading Lakewood by Megan Giddings. E-books and audiobooks will be available without a wait on Overdrive/Libby at least 6 weeks before our meeting. Audiobooks and E-books are available without a wait on Hoopla.…Learn More

Saturday, October 810:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday

English At Large Conversation Group - SaturdayEnglish 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 More
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Monday, October 10Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Tuesday, October 111:00—2:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Walk-In Technology Help

Walk-In Technology HelpNo 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, October 117:00—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, October 1210:30—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, October 123:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group

Chaplains on the Way - Grief GroupFor more information contact:Chaplains on the Way   info@chaplainsontheway. org     651-757-5268 
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Friday, October 1410:00—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, October 1410:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Friday

English At Large Conversation Group - FridayEnglish 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 More
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Saturday, October 1510:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday

English At Large Conversation Group - SaturdayEnglish 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 More
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Monday, October 174:00—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, October 177:00—8:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Come to our Book Club Meeting! Tonight, we'll be reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. 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. https://waltham.…Learn More

Monday, October 177:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Monday

English At Large Conversation Group - MondayEnglish 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 More
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Tuesday, October 187:00—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, October 1910:30—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, October 193:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group

Chaplains on the Way - Grief GroupFor more information contact:Chaplains on the Way   info@chaplainsontheway. org     651-757-5268 

Wednesday, October 194:00—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, October 197:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Wednesday Night Book Club Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Come to our Book Club Meeting!  Tonight, we'll be reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. Pick up a copy at the library at our book club display table on the first floor! Please Note: Due to availability, this title is subject to change. https://waltham.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2110:00—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, October 2110:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Friday

English At Large Conversation Group - FridayEnglish 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 More
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Saturday, October 2210:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday

English At Large Conversation Group - SaturdayEnglish 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 More
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Sunday, October 231:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Library LawnWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Annual Halloween Party with Toe Jam Puppet Band

Join us for our Annual Halloween Party with two special performances by Toe Jam Puppet Band at 2PM and 3:30PM- your choice! We'll also have trick-or-treating around the library, crafts, and a photo opp at the Pumpkin Patch. Each family can take a free pumpkin home! Costumes are welcome, but not required.…Learn More
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Monday, October 247:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Monday

English At Large Conversation Group - MondayEnglish 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 More
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Tuesday, October 251:00—2:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Walk-In Technology Help

Walk-In Technology HelpNo 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, October 257:00—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, October 2610:30—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, October 263:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Chaplains on the Way - Grief Group

Chaplains on the Way - Grief GroupFor more information contact:Chaplains on the Way   info@chaplainsontheway. org     651-757-5268 

Wednesday, October 264:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Spooky Science

Join us in the MakerSpace if you dare for some spook-tacular Science! Put on your Halloween costume and get ready for some fun as we make some outrageously gooey slime. This program is recommended for ages 4 and up. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
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Thursday, October 277:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Design & Cut a Paper Lantern with the Cricut Maker

Design & Cut a Paper Lantern with the Cricut MakerLearn how to design, print, and cut your own paper lantern with our Cricut Maker. Please bring a laptop if you have one; we'll have some available, too.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2810:00—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, October 2810:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Friday

English At Large Conversation Group - FridayEnglish 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 More
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Saturday, October 2910:00—11:30 AMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Saturday

English At Large Conversation Group - SaturdayEnglish 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 More
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Monday, October 317:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English At Large Conversation Group - Monday

English At Large Conversation Group - MondayEnglish 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 More