In-Person Event Guidelines:

In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events.  Registration links for our programs are located on the library's Events Calendar (https://woburnpubliclibrary.org/events-calendar/) .

Masks are no longer required in the library. However, masks are encouraged in the Children's Room, especially for those who are unvaccinated, have a weakened immune system, or live with a highly vulnerable person.

General Announcements

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Summer Reading Kickoff: June 24th!
Our annual summer reading program will start on June 24th!  This year's theme is "Find Your Voice" - join us that Saturday to sign up for the 2023 program, pick out some summer books, and enjoy a slate of crafts, raffles, and more!

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Library Closures

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Children's Events

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Parent and Tween Crafting Night

Thursday June 1st (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

Come join us on Thursday night for an adult and tween (ages 8-11) craft.  Tweens are invited to bring an adult of their choice to make a craft together. Each month will be a different craft - check back on our ** Events Calendar (https://woburnpubliclibrary.org/events-calendar/)
for updates!

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Toddler Time

Friday June 2nd
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Miss Janice for music, movement, and stories!  Best for ages 1-3. Siblings are welcome.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Fridays (June 2nd, 9th, 16th)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Young readers are invited to spend 10 minutes reading aloud to dogs from the Therapy Dogs International Program.  Registration is not required for this event - 10 minute time-slots with a dog will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We will try to accommodate as many children as we can without overwhelming the dogs.  Siblings and parents are welcome to join.

You can find general information on therapy dogs from the Cummings Veterinary Medicine Magazine at the following link: ** The Benefits of Reading to Dogs (http://sites.tufts.edu/vetmag/fall-2017/the-benefits-of-reading-to-dogs/)
.  For more details about each participating dog and their handlers, please see the individual event pages on our ** Events Calendar (https://woburnpubliclibrary.org/events-calendar/)

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Spanish Fun Program

Monday June 5th
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Whether you're interested in learning Spanish or you're already fluent, you will enjoy this fun, bilingual program!  Miss Esther will lead you through vocabulary-building activities, music, and games. Best for ages 5 and under.  Siblings are welcome.  Registration is required.

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Story Crafternoon

Tuesdays (June 6th & 20th)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Miss Sam for songs, stories, and a simple craft. This program is recommended for ages 3-6, but siblings are always welcome!

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Lego Build Time

Wednesdays (June 7th and 21st)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Stop by the Craft Room and see what you can create with our Legos.  If you like, your amazing creation can be displayed in the library until the next Lego Build time!

For grades 5 and under.

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Baby Lapsit with Bouncing Beans

Thursdays (June 8th & 15th)
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children learn through play!  Bouncing Beans facilitates developmental playgroups where children and caregivers can learn and grow with programs designed by a pediatric occupational therapist.  This baby group (recommended for children birth to 12 months) will provide your child the opportunity to practice skills in different positions and to build upon sensory-motor, communication, attention, and social skills.  Infant massage, simple sign language, and a familiar routine will be introduced.

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Playtime for Toddlers

Fridays (June 9th & 23rd)
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Bring your toddlers to the library to play, read books, color, and socialize with other families.  No registration required.  Drop in and hang out with us!

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Moving to the Music

Saturday June 10th
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Bring your imaginations to the library for an afternoon of dance, music, and dramatic play led by Miss Kat!

Best for ages 3-7. Siblings are welcome.

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Portuguese Fun Program

Mondays (June 12th and 26th)
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Join Miss Esther as we dance and sing with the music from the highest-selling Brazilian female singer Xuxa!  We will also have fun playing games with the parachute while you learn and practice Portuguese.

Best for ages 2-5.  The whole family is welcome!

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Sing, Move, and a Story with Family Access

Monday June 12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Community Connections for singing, movement and a shared story!  Let's get your little one's fine motor, gross motor, language and early literacy skills going.

For children 0 - 5 with a parent/caregiver.  Siblings are always welcome.

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Messy Art

Tuesday June 13th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting in the craft room without having to worry about the cleanup!  This month we will be painting with cotton balls.  The paint we will be using is washable, but be sure to wear something you don't mind getting messy in.

This program is for ages 5-11.

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Creativity Corner

Wednesdays (June 14th & 28th)
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Stop by the Craft Room and get creative with our craft supplies!  This event will be first come, first served, as space allows.  For grades 5 and under.

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Tween Jumbo Games

Thursday June 15th (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Join us for a fun afternoon where we'll play the biggest board games you've ever seen!

For ages 8-11.

Toddler Time with Bouncing Beans

Friday June 16th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
This toddler playgroup is designed by an occupational therapist and includes movement-based activities, sensory play/art, and stories.  Kids will have the opportunity to learn the group routine, practice transitions, and build upon attention.  General tips about developmental skills for this age range will be shared with caregivers throughout the session.

Best for ages 1-3. Siblings are welcome.

Juneteenth program flier - all info viewable at link included in event description.

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration

Saturday June 17th
All Day

Join us for Woburn's 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration, Celebrating a World of Black Excellence, featuring events and activities for all ages!  For a complete schedule of programs, speakers, and performances that will be hosted at the library and at Library Park Field, please visit the following page at SCI Social Capital Inc: ** Juneteenth Woburn 2023. (https://socialcapitalinc.org/juneteenth/)

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Juneteenth Storytime

Saturday June 17th
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
In honor of Juneteenth, a storyteller from ** Rhode Island Black Storytellers (https://ribsfest.org/)
will join us to present several stories, including the story of Juneteenth!  At the end of the program, there will be a 10-minute question and answer session with the storyteller.

This program is for all ages.  No registration required.

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Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Saturday June 24th
All Day

Join us for the first day of our 2023 Summer Reading Program!  More details to come - check back on our ** Events Calendar (https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-reading-kick-off/)
soon for more information!

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Trivia Bowl

Monday June 26th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Miss Lobna for a Trivia Bowl, where you can test your knowledge and compete with your friends!  Bring your brain power and see who comes out on top!

Best for ages 7-11.

Musician James Lepler plays guitar and sings for an audience of children.

Family Singalong with James Lepler

Tuesday June 27th
3:30 pm- 4:00 pm

Join musician James Lepler for a singalong!  Best for ages 5 and under, but siblings are welcome!

This program is generously sponsored by the Woburn Cultural Council.

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PJ Storytime

Wednesday June 28th
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Get a jump start on bedtime!  Join Miss Kristine for songs, movement activities, and stories.

Best for ages 5 and under.  Siblings are welcome.

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Baby Lapsit with Miss Kristine

Thursday June 29th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sing, play and bounce with your baby to gentle rhymes and stories with Miss Kristine.

Best for 12 months and under.

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STEM Explorers

Thursday June 29th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Miss Lobna for a fun STEM activity!  We'll explore science through hands-on activities.

Best for ages 5-11. Come dressed for a mess!

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Little Kid Creative Drama

Friday June 30th
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Little Spark Theater (https://littlesparktheater.com/)
presents Little Kid Creative Drama - a high-energy, imaginative, zany, silly, super fun theater experience!  In this class, we focus on senses, feelings, and movement through fun, energetic, and imaginative play.  Children build confidence, social awareness, empathy, and problem-solving skills.  Join us for social-emotional learning at its best!

This class is for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

Cover image for 'Sam and the Firefly' by P.D. Eastman. An owl with big yellow eyes perches on a thin branch and looks to the right at a firefly who is buzzing in the air with arms extended excitedly. Behind them is a yellow full moon.

Rookie Book Club

Monday June 26th
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Join Miss Janice for a beginners' book club for children who are reading at a K to 2nd grade level.  March's book will be Sam and the Firefly by P.D. Eastman.  Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Room desk.  Children who are not reading independently yet can have the book read to them.  We will talk about the story and do some related early reading activities.

This program is for children ages 5 and up.

Teen Events

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Dragon Heist

Thursdays
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Our grand Waterdeep: Dragon Heist adventure continues, and it isn't too late to join our band of adventurers!  This is an adventure designed to take your characters from level 1-5.

New to D&D?  That's ok; whether you have only played a few times or have never rolled a 20-sided dice before, this is a supportive environment to learn the rules and have fun.

Teen D&D will run every Thursday; we hope you are able to make the majority of the meetings.

Register ONCE for all sessions in the month of June.

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Learning to Draw, and Its Importance

Saturday June 3rd & 17th (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Saturday June 24th (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)

Learning to draw properly is the first initial step in all of the visual arts and will lead you further into any of the various mediums that you prefer.  Joseph will take you through each and every step that you will need to progress in this graphite medium, from simple pencil drawing through expressive realism.  He will present all the different styles' forms, grounds, formatting, gesturing, tools, and additional materials you will need to make a work of art for any medium!

This class is open to adults and teens. All necessary materials will be provided.

Register for any one class to automatically be registered for all classes in the series.

Rainbow patches in the shape of an eye, a mushroom, and a shooting star are attached to a jacket and a blue tote bag.

Teen Craft: Needle Felted Rainbow Patches

Saturday June 3rd
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks!  Pop Up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make a fuzzy felted patch with wool.  Pick from four rainbow designs, then use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art.

This craft is for teens ages 13-18.

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Teen Mural Project with SCI

Mondays (June 5th, 12th, 26th)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Social Capital Inc. (SCI) to create an amazing, community-focused mural that will be displayed in our very own Teen Room! Through participation in this project, you will have the opportunity to create a mural while working together with friends and classmates, as well as engage in the creative process and express yourself in a space that is truly yours.  The mural itself will serve as a lasting reminder of the hard work and creativity that went into its creation.  It will be a source of pride for those involved and a symbol of the positive impact that youth can have when they come together and work towards a common goal.

We hope you will be able to be part of this special project!  No registation necessary; drop in when you can!

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Dishing Out Drag with Giganta Smalls (VIRTUAL)

Saturday June 10th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Experience the world of drag through the eyes of popular New England drag queen Giganta Smalls!  Teens aged 13 to 18 are welcome to join her as she dishes on what the life of a drag performer is like and maybe pick up a few tips on getting started in the world of drag!

This event is hosted by the Rowley Public Library, Haverhill Public Library, and Wilmington Memorial Library, in collaboration with dozens of Massachusetts public libraries.  To sign up, visit the following ** Zoom registration page (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4116801215813/WN_UqQFTMHMQuuepcc0JMiKoQ#/registration)

Who is Giganta Smalls?  Giganta Smalls is the largest drag queen in captivity and is ready to take the world by storm!  Based out of the forests of Connecticut, she lights up the stage with her quirky personality and charming performances.

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Teen Advisory Board

Monday June 12th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Help decide what happens at YOUR library!  Do you have concerns, comments, or ideas for teen events and programming?  Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting to have your voice heard.  Snacks will be provided, and you can earn volunteer hours for your participation.

TAB is for students entering 7-12 grade.

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Teen Journaling Corner

Tuesdays
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us in the Maker Space every Tuesday in June for some companionable, cozy journaling time!  Each session will feature a different journaling style in a fun, coffee shop inspired atmosphere.  We will try out dream journaling, bullet journaling, travel journaling, and journaling for emotional expression. You do not have to check your angst at the door!

Bring your own beloved journal or decorate a brand new one during our first session.  No registration required, just swing by!

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Teen Chess Club

Tuesdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Want to learn to play chess?  Know the basics, but want improve your skills?  Already know how to play, but have no one to play with?  Stop by Chess Club, Tuesdays at 5:30 in the Makerspace!  No registration required and boards provided.  All skill levels welcome!

Teen Chess Club is for students in 6-12 grade.

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Teen Clay Time

Fridays (June 9th & 23rd)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at sculpting miniatures or making your own jewelry?  Already have a clay project in mind but need the supplies?

Clay Time is an open art workshop for teens ages 11-19. We will provide air-dry clay in a wide range of colors and sculpting tools. Make anything your heart desires and take it home with you the same day.

No registration required, just drop by!

Movie poster for 'The Half of It.' In the foreground is a girl with long hair whose figure is blurry and indistinct. Behind her on either side are a boy and a girl who are looking in her direction. The boy, on the left, has light skin and brown hair, and is wearing a brown coat over a grey shirt. The girl, on the right, is Chinese-American, with glasses and long black hair pulled into a ponytail. She is wearing a yellow and white long-sleeve tee. Tagline reads: A different kind of love story.

Teen Movie Night: The Half of It

Wednesday June 14th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate Pride Month with a cute, romantic LGBTQ+ movie!  The library will be screening The Half of It in the Teen Room.  No registration required.

Synopsis: A shy, straight-A Chinese-American student helps the school jock woo a girl whom, secretly, they both desire. They find themselves connecting and learn about the nature of love. (2020, Rated PG-13)

Cover image for 'Pet' by Akwaeke Emezi. A teenaged Black girl wearing pajama and fluffy green slippers stands in the foreground holding a large feather. Behind her is a purple-hued top-down view of a gridlike city, featuring tan buildings, pink palm trees, and scattered pools of water. The white title text is filled in with a swirling gold texture of feathers. Tagline reads: Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look?

Iris Book Club

Monday June 26th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm