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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Library Closures

Please note that the library will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

On November 22nd, the library will close at 5:30 pm.  The library will then remain closed on Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Children's Events

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Creativity Corner

Monday November 13th
Wednesdays (November 1st and 29th)
10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

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Día de Los Muertos Storytime

Wednesday November 1st
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join storyteller Esther Gomez for a special bilingual storytime celebrating Día de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.  After the story, the kids will do a special craft, song and game.

This program is for all ages. Registration is required.

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Family Singalong with James Lepler

Thursday November 2nd (11:00 am - 11:30 am) CANCELLED
Tuesday November 21st & 28th (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Join musician James Lepler for music and movement!  Best for ages 5 and under.  Siblings are welcome.

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Parent and Tween Crafting Night

Thursday November 2nd
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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Parenting 101: Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

Thursday November 2nd
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

This caregiver class covers the introduction of solids to babies, focusing on the mealtime experience from 6 months through 18 months.  A pediatric occupational therapist will complete a presentation about early oral motor development, positioning, safe ways to offer different textures, utensil/cup use, and how to introduce common allergens.  There will be time for questions and group discussion following the presentation.

This program is for adults, but we understand it is not always possible to find childcare, and babies may not offer much flexibility in the daily routine.  Infants are welcome if they are held or in a carrier.  If you plan to come with an older child, please bring something they can play with during the presentation to keep busy.

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Toddler Playtime

Fridays (November 3rd & 17th)
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Bring your toddlers to the library to play, read books, color, and socialize with other families. Best for ages 1-3.  No registration required - drop in and hang out with us!

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Fridays (November 3rd, 10th, 17th)
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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Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Saturdays (November 4th & 18th)
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Miss Sam for 30 minutes of gentle songs and stories followed by sensory playtime.  Fidgeting and roaming are welcome.

This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly designed for neurodiverse children: children who are autistic, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes.  Book choices geared toward preschool interest level.  Siblings are welcome.

This program is for ages 3-7.

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Family Storytime

Mondays (November 6th & 20th)
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for a morning of stories, songs, and fun!  Each storytime will feature two special guest readers!  This storytime is for ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome.  Registration is required.

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Baby Infant Massage Group with Early Intervention

Tuesdays (November 7th & 14th)
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a special infant massage group for babies 0-15 months led by early intervention specialists.  Caregivers will learn infant massage techniques that can support your baby’s overall development.  Caregivers are welcome to participate by massaging or observing.  Each week, specialists will discuss the benefits that come along with infant massage by focusing on different areas of the body, including legs/feet, tummy/chest, arms/hands, back and face strokes.  Grapeseed oil is used for massage and will be provided.  Caregivers should bring blankets and are welcome to bring a pillow/boppy as well.

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Spanish Fun Program

Tuesday November 7th (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Saturday November 25th (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

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.

Si ya hablas español o si quieres aprender una lengua nueva, puedes participar en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe con Señorita Esther!  Para niños de 1 a 5 años.  Requiere registro.

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Tween Lounge

Tuesday November 7th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Come hang out in the Storytime and Craft room to enjoy a variety of video games, card and board games, activities, and snacks!

This program is for tweens ages 8-11 only.

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Parenting 101: Picky Eating

Tuesday November 7th
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

This caregiver class provides the opportunity to learn about expanding upon a child’s typical diet, and ways to manage picky eating during early childhood.  A pediatric occupational therapist will discuss strategies to appropriately challenge kids to interact with less preferred foods and build greater comfort/flexibility at mealtime.  Program will share ways to realistically integrate new foods into a family menu, and will discuss when families challenged by selective eating may benefit from extra/therapeutic help.

This program is for adults, but we understand it is not always possible to get childcare.  Infants are welcome if they are held or in a carrier.  If you plan to come with an older child, please bring something they can play with during the presentation to keep busy.

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Lego Build Time

Monday November 20th (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Wednesdays November 8th & 22nd (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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Puppet Storytime with Leigh Baltzer

Wednesday November 8th (5:30 pm - 6:00 pm)

** Through Me To You Puppetry (https://www.throughmetoyou.com/)
invites you to join Newton and the gang for some storytime fun!  Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids.  At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton.

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Baby Lapsit with Miss Kristine

Thursdays (November 9th & 16th)
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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The Poop Museum

Thursday November 9th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Everyone and everything poops.  In fact, pooping is one of the the MOST important bodily functions.  But why?  What is poop, exactly?  And does every kind of animal or insect poop the same?  These and many other fascinating facts about poop will be explained in your visit to The Poop Museum, where you'll explore questions like the following:  Which animal has cube shaped poop?  How do astronauts poop, and what happens to it?  Which animal eats its mom’s poop?  And more importantly, WHY does this animal eat its mom’s poop?  If you’re lucky, we may even get a visit from the Museum Curator, Professor Poopoopantous!

Recommended for all ages.

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Story Tots

Friday November 10th
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Join Miss Janice for a storytime just for toddlers.  There will be stories, movement, music, and age-appropriate activities!  Best for ages 1-3.  Siblings are welcome.

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Sing, Move, and a Story with Family Access

Monday November 13th
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.  ** Register here through Family ACCESS. (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9tLaOHHGdki8ubtOlAVcA8NC46CiC5lLs-_QuGoy-KpUNk9BM0lOUElOVVVYSkUyR0hUWDRINlZWVS4u)

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

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Story Crafternoon

Tuesdays (November 14th & 21st)
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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Sound Play Music

Wednesday November 15th
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Dance, move, sing and groove with Sound Play Music!  Sound Play is dedicated to bringing live, engaging musical activities to families of young children all around the Greater Boston area.  Join us for a joy-filled concert of interactive music and instrument play, sponsored by the Woburn Cultural Council.  Come jam with us!

This program is for ages 0-6.

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PJ Storytime

Wednesdays (November 15th & 29th)
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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Portuguese Fun

Saturday November 18th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Yoga instructor Ms. Kimberly sits on a rock wearing fairy wings and a flower crown.

Magical Ms. Kimberly's Yoga and Music

Saturday November 18th
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Learn how to use your super powers of Breath, Kindness, and Imagination, through Yoga, Songs, Story, and Positive Affirmations!  In this 45 minute interactive performance, Kimberly brings all her instruments and an upbeat energy!  Children learn tools for self regulation, social emotional learning, and self love, all while singing, moving, and having fun together.

This program is for all ages. Registration is required.

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Moving to the Music

Saturday November 25th
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

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

Best for ages 3-7. Siblings are welcome.

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Messy Art

Tuesday November 28th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting in the craft room without having to worry about the clean-up!  Every month we paint with something new.  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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Trivia Bowl

Thursday November 30th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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

This program is for ages 7-11 only.

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Rookie Book Club

Monday November 20th
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Join Miss Janice for our beginning readers' book club!  Children should read the book before the club meeting.  Children who are not reading independently yet can have the book read to them.  We will talk about the story and do some related activities.  Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Room desk.  November's book TBA.

This book club is for children who are at least 5 years old and in Kindergarten or 1st grade.

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Tween Book Club

Monday November 27th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Ms. Jacki to explore different genres with good conversation and an accompanying craft!

This book club is for children in grades 4 - 6.

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Bookworms Book Club

Thursday November 30th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Miss Sam for a special book club for 2nd and 3rd graders!  Each month we will read a different chapter book or graphic novel.  During the meeting, we will talk about the story and do some fun activities. We'll vote for upcoming titles at the end of each meeting, and copies of each month's book will be available at the Children’s Room desk.  November's book TBA.

Teen Events

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Dragon Heist

Thursdays (November 2nd, 9th, 16th & 12th)
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 November**

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Parent and Tween Crafting Night
Thursday November 2nd

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Come join us on Thursday night for an Adult and Tween (ages 8-11) craft.  Tweens bring your parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or adult of your choice to make a craft together.  Each month will be a different craft. November's craft will be DIY yarn birds.  Registration is required.  Photo credit to fabartdiy.org

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Mini Canvas Paintings

Friday November 3rd
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Create a mini masterpiece! The Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness will show us how to create tiny (about 2”x3”) canvas paintings using stencils, patterns, transfers or freehand.

Teen programs are for students in 6-12th grade. Supplies are limited, please register.

Teen Voting Day Challenge

Tuesday November 7th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oreos or JoJos? Chex Mix or Gardettos? Chips Ahoy or Famous Amos?

Stop by the Makerspace on Voting Day to blind taste test these competing snacks & more and vote on the best. Who will win?

This event is open to students in grades 6-12. Allergens will be labeled.

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Teen Chess & Games Club

Tuesdays (November 14th & 28th)
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!

Chess Club is expanding to other board games! Try a classic like Chinese Checkers or Mancala, or a new tabletop game from the library's collection.

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

Teen Crafternoon: Pet Rocks

Wednesday November 15th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Mx. Kathryn for a Teen Crafternoon! We'll be using googly eyes, paint, yarn, felt, pom poms, and more to make silly, cute pet rocks.

This program is for students in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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Teen Movie Night: Detective Pikachu

Wednesday November 8th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The library will be screening Detective Pikachu in the Teen Room. No registration required.

Synopsis: In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective.

2019, Rated: PG

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Teen Advisory Board

Monday November 13th
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Help decide what happens at YOUR library! (and get snacks & volunteer hours)

Concerns, comments, or ideas for Teen events and programming? Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to have your voice heard.

TAB is for students entering 7-12 grade.

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Teen "Just Dance" Party

Friday November 17th
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Show off your moves playing “Just Dance” with your friends on the big screen in the Program Room! No registration required, just stop on by!

This is a teen event for students in 6-12 grade.

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Felt Foods

Monday November 20th
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Create felt foods good enough to eat! The Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness will be showing us how to hand stitch felt food plushies that can be decorated by adding google eyes, mouth, sprinkles, and more.

Teen events are for students in 6-12th grade. Supplies are limited, please register.

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Sewing Bees Sewing Club

Monday November 20th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come join the Sewing Bees sewing club for Adults to Tweens (starting at age 8) on Monday at 6pm in the Makers Space. Anyone who would like to sew is welcome, but this is not a teaching class. We do ask that an adult accompany children under 15 please. Bring the project you're currently working on or start a new project and enjoy meeting with others who like to sew. All skill levels are welcome!

Teen Movie Afternoon: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Wednesday November 22nd
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The library will be screening The Super Mario Bros. Movie in the Teen Room. No registration required.

Synopsis: A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother, Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.

2023, Rated: PG

Cover image for Pumpkin by Julie Murphy. A plus-size boy poses with one hand in the air and the other hand propped on his hip. The boy is wearing a black and white tuxedo with a rainbow cumberbund and red stilettos. Hovering above the boy is the book's tagline. The tagline reads: This year, prom's a drag.

Iris Book Club

Monday November 27th
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Are you part of or an ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Are you trying to find more inclusive novels? Do you wish you had more queer friends? If so, join the Iris Book Club, an LGBTQ+ book club for teens!

November's book is ** Pumpkin by Julie Murphy (https://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3987431)
. Copies are available at the Circulation desk.

Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot.

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Teen Improv Workshop

Tuesday November 28th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm