Carve out some time for fall fun at the library!

Just when you thought the books at the Friends Bookstore coudn't get any more affordable, we're having a Half Price Sale!
Bookstore sales always benefit library programs and equipment.
Want to support the library even more???
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There are so many ways to be a part of Medfield's newest Halloween event, The Scarecrow Spooktacular, brought to town by Medfield TV!

- Make a Scarecrow (Register here by October 1st!)
- Attend the Event on Saturday, October 14th with the whole family!
- Teens: Participate in the Library's After Dark Scavenger Hunt! (More info coming soon!) and/or volunteer to help out with the event - See the slide in the Teen section below to learn more about helping out and getting those volunteer hours!

If the Library is open, the Makerspace is open.
Come create with us!
Patrons 15 years and younger must be supervised by an adult caregiver.

For Adults

Ditch the store-bought stuff and come learn about the healthful benefits to making your own bone broth and vegetable stock. Participants will sample Therapy Gardens own Bone Broth and learn how to make a variety of broths and stocks on their own. Recipes and tips provided.
Click here to register so Dave knows how many samples to bring!

Halloween Hauntings: Two Gilded Age Tales of Suspense

The Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield present Halloween Hauntings—two American tales of suspense. Written in the days of ominously flickering candles and kerosene lamps, “The Shadows on the Wall” and “The House That Was Not” continue to thrill. In the wake of a sudden mysterious death, “The Shadows on the Wall” draws four siblings to a familiar but menacing New England parlor. “The House That Was Not” lures an unsuspecting new bride across the bleak Nebraska prairie. Authored by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1903) and Elia Wilkinson Peattie (1898),respectively, these tales evoke the America of a century ago, enthralling audiences today. In this unique one-woman show, professional actress Michèle LaRue portrays eight characters. The Chicago-born and New Jersey – based performer tours nationally with her repertoire of century-old American Tales Well Told. 
Click here to reserve your seat.

The 1849 murder of Dr. George Parkman in Boston stands as one of the most - if not the most - sensational trials of the 19th century. This case has it all: a grisly murder, a dismembered corpse, a wealthy victim, a respected suspect, a questionable lead witness for the prosecution and unusual court proceedings. The forensics of the case—one of the first trials to allow scientific evidence as testimony, and the first to allow dental evidence—are explored along with a brief history of the “Spunkers” Club, a secret group of body-snatchers at the Harvard Medical School. 
Click here to reserve your seat.

Join Bri to make cloth napkins for a festive fall table. This is a great project for anyone wanting to try using a sewing machine for the first time.  Bri will go over all the basics and even total beginners will be able to make a couple of napkins in the time alotted. All experience levels welcome.
Please register for just one session.
Thurs Oct. 5th 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Fri Oct 6th 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Click the links below for details about our Book Clubs for Adults
Sci-Fi 
Memoir
Eco-Centric
Fiction
Mystery - Hybrid Meeting - In Person & On Zoom

Join Jill and Bri to make a festive, fall, paper leaf wreath! Leaf templates will be provided for you to cut and glue leaves to make a wreath using colors of your choice in any size you want! Plan to stay a couple of hours if you want to finish your wreath here at the library, or stay an hour and take supplies home to finish up at home!

Please register here to help us plan.

If you loved art class when you were a kid, this program is for you! Come join us for a low-key hour of creative play. Wear your art clothes - sometimes things get messy.
You do not need to register but please email Bri at [email protected] to get on the mailing list for location details and weather-related scheduling updates.

It's getting chilly out which means it's time to start thinking about your new winter hobby! Our amazing knitting teacher, Cindy, can't wait to teach you how to knit! We'll provide all the supplies to get you started (just bring your library card so you can take the kntting needles home with you!) Already know how to knit? Come hang out with us! The next meeting is October 19th. No registration required but it's a good idea to email Bri at [email protected] to get on the mailing list for scheduling updates.

Induction cooktops are the next generation of electric stovetops. They are more energy efficient, faster, and safer than traditional coil burners and even Halogen cooktops.

Many power companies are offering rebates for upgrading to the energy efficient induction cooktop, but there are a few drawbacks as well.

This class will cover the basics of what the induction cooktop is, what pots and pans will and will not work with it, and demonstrate some of the safety features and unique properties of this technology.

You do NOT need to register for this program, but if you'd like to receive an email reminder or two, go ahead and click here.

Use modpodge and a variety of papers and paint to decorate a small gift box or an old cigar box.  We'll have everything you need, but feel free to bring any fun papers or photos from home that you would like to use on your own project.

Space is limited.  Please click here to reserve your spot.

That's not all!

For more info about our monthly Craft & Chat, Word Games With Friends, and Documentary Cafe programs for adults, click here.

For Teens

After hours party:  stamps & sweets with out metrowest!:  friday, september 29th, 7-9pm:

Join out MetroWest and the library for an evening filled with ice cream, stamp carving, games, pinatas, and karaoke!  Carve your own custom stamps, build your own sundaes, take your back to school aggressions out on a pinata, and sing your best (or worst) songs!

Ages 12+
Please register so we know how much food to get :)
Register Here

Teen Advisory Board:  Multiple Dates & Times 

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  The big news is that for the first time in 10 years, the library WILL NOT be doing the Haunted House.  But do not fear!  We still have something creepy planned!  

This year, Medfield TV has come up with an awesome idea to host a Scarecrow Spooktacular at Baxter Park on Saturday, October 14th, 12-3pm, and we will be joining them!  Click here for more information about the event.    We will be helping kids make Halloween themed buttons and other arts & crafts at the library booth during the day, and at night we will be doing a spooky flashlight scavenger hunt (with prizes) just for teens!  (Stay Tuned For More Info!)

Need lots of volunteer and community service hours?  Look At All These Planning Meetings!!  Attend any or all of the meetings; each one counts as one volunteer hour!  We're going to decide who will work at the booth, help with set up and clean up, prep buttons and crafts, plan actual scavenger hunt, make decorations (do we want to make our own scarecrow for the contest???), and so much more!  We will also be discussing all the other volunteer opportunities that the library has coming up.  Please Help This Teen Librarian!

Selective College Admissions:  Tuesday, September 26th, 7pm (In-Person!)

Join us for a discussion on selective college admissions, and how to stand out in the process!  Christina Hamilton, founder of Intuitive Education Partners, will discuss trends in higher education, building your college list, timelines for the college application process, and tips and tricks for best representing yourself to selective institutions. This session will cover demonstrated interest, interviews, ESSAYS (how do you write one that stands out from the rest?), Early Decision, Early Action, and more!

Christina has worked in selective college admissions for fourteen years and read thousands of college essays, and now works with students and families to guide them through the application process.

This workshop is for students and their parents.  Please Register Here.

New Dungeons & Dragons Campaign: Tomb Of The Opal King!  Sundays, 1-3PM, 10/8-11/5 
Do you like adventure, mystery and telling stories with your friends? Then come join our Dungeon Master on an epic journey where you'll carve your own path through various feats, trials, and magical discoveries! This will be a D&D 5e campaign for 2nd-level characters titled: Tomb of the Opal King!
No experience necessary, beginners are welcomed!
Sessions are every Sunday, 1-3pm, 10/8-11/5 
This Program Is Ages 10+   Must Register- there is a limit of 6 players for this campaign and you must be able to attend a majority of the sessions.

Click Here To Register

Pokemon Club (Ages 10+):  Every Other Wednesday, 4-5pm 
Do you love Pokemon?  Do you collect Pokemon cards?   Join us for our very own card club for trading and playing!  Snacks provided!
This Program Is Ages 10+   Please Register.

Click Date To Register:
September 27th
October 11th
October 25th

Scroll Down to the Kids' Programs to register for the 6-9 age group!

Chess Club:  Sundays, 12:30-2PM *Day/Time may change after 10/1 session
This Club is for all levels of players ages 10 and up who want to learn how to play chess and/or improve their game.  Our Teen Volunteer can teach brand new players all the basics for playing chess, and players who already know the game can be matched to play against each other.  First to beat the Chess Master wins $25!

Space is limited so please register for each date you want to attend.

*Day/Time may change after 10/1 session

Click Date To Register:
October 1st

Let's Celebrate Diwali!  Diwali Crafts With Dots With Bindu:  Saturday, October 28th, 2pm-4pm 
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus worldwide; this year, the festival of Diwali is on the 12th of November, 2023. The Celebrations last for five days. 

We will get together to make some beautiful Arts & crafts. The first craft we will make is Diya or a Lamp decoration, and the second is Rangoli- Colored Sand Art decorations.  You don't need any experience to participate in this class!

Join us to learn about the Hindu Culture & enjoy the celebrations with us. Feel free to dress up in Indian clothes & jewelry!

This Program Is Ages 12+; Must Register As Space Is Limited 
Please Register Here

For Kids

Halloween Costume Giveaway
Drop gently used kids costumes in the box in the foyer next time you're at the library!
No registration required to claim a costume Oct 28th - 30th!

Leaf Lovers
Registration is required.
Click here for more details.

Moving with My Gym
No registration required.

Calling all elementary age PokémonFans! Come battle your Pokémon, draw your favorite characters, check out the library's collection of Pokemon books, and chat with fellow Pokémon enthusiasts!
Please register below for ages 6-9

Pokemon Oct. 4
Pokemon Oct. 18

Scroll up to the Teen Programs to register for ages 10+!

Please register below.

lego sept. 27
lego oct. 11
lego oct. 25

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