Please note that the library will be closed on September 4th for Labor Day.

Children's Events

Toddler Playtime
Fridays (September 1st, 15th, 29th)
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!

Spanish Fun Program
Friday September 1st
3:30 pm - 4:30 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.

Story Crafternoon
Tuesdays (September 5th & 12th)
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!

Creativity Corner
Wednesdays (September 6th & 20th)
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.

PJ Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wednesdays (September 6th, 13th, 27th)
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.

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

Family Singalong with James Lepler
Thursday September 7th
11:00 am - 11:30 am

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

Parent and Tween Crafting Night
Thursday September 7th
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!

Toddler Time with Bouncing Beans
Friday September 8th
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.

T's Taekwondo for Kids
Saturdays (September 9th & 30th)
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Join us for a traditional Taekwondo class teaching focus, discipline, physical and mental fortitude, and above all: compassion.  This martial arts class will teach basic self-defense techniques, proper form, and even a bit about Korean culture.  Respect is at the forefront of our classes as we develop students who respond and speak to each other respectfully at all times.

This program is no-contact and is for ages 6-11.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Saturdays (September 9th & 23rd)
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.

Portuguese Fun Program
Monday September 11th
10:30 am - 11:30 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!

Baby Infant Massage Group with Early Intervention
Tuesdays (September 12th, 19th, 26th)
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a special baby group run by Early Intervention!  This program is for babies ages 0-15 months.  Registration is required.

Lego Build Time
Wednesdays (September 13th & 27th)
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.

Baby Lapsit with Miss Kristine
Thursdays (September 14th & 28th)
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.

Moving to the Music
Thursday September 14th
5:00 pm - 5:45 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.

Read to a Therapy Dog
Friday September 15th
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/)

Sing, Move, and a Story with Family Access
Monday September 18th
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.

Messy Art
Tuesday September 19th
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.

Mariachi Veronica Robles smiles for the camera wearing blue and white traditional mariachi attire.

A Musical Evening with Mariachi Singer Veronica Robles
Tuesday September 19th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy a lovely evening with Veronica Robles with music and stories about mariachi tradition and her journey as a female Mariachi.  Come ready to sing along and dance!

This free program is open to all ages.  Registration is requested, but not required.

Pokémon Drawing Class
Wednesday September 20th
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Do you love Pokémon?  Join Miss Sam for a special drawing class where you can learn to draw some of your favorite Pokémon!

This program is for ages 6-11.  Registration is required.

Puppeteer Leigh Baltzer smiles while surrounded by four puppets.

Puppet Storytime with Leigh Baltzer
Wednesday September 20th
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.

Baby Lapsit with Bouncing Beans
Thursday September 21st
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children learn through play!  Bouncing Beans facilitates developmental playgroups where children and caregivers can learn and grow.  Our playgroups are designed by a pediatric occupational therapist, and in addition to fun activities, general tips to build upon skills will be shared. Children are accompanied by a caregiver.

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday September 22nd (Friends members only)
Saturday September 23rd (Open to the public)
9:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back!  Book donations will be accepted in the Library's Program Room from Monday, September 18 through Thursday, September 21 from 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM.  All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Woburn Public Library.  Cash, check, and credit card accepted.

If you'd like to join the Friends, you can visit our website at ** www.woburnpubliclibrary.org/friends (https://www.woburnpubliclibrary.org/friends)
 - Friends tote bags are also now on sale for $10 - if you'd like to purchase a tote bag or ask any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Story Tots
Friday September 22nd
11:00 am - 11:30 am

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

Trivia Bowl
Tuesday September 26th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Miss Lobna for a fun 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.

STEM Explorers
Wednesday September 27th
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!

Teen Events
Oil and Acrylic Painting
Saturday September 2nd
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join Joseph for the last session of a four-week class covering the different forms and techniques of oil and acrylic painting.  Joseph will start you with the basic rules and all of the initial steps, the tools, the grounds, the theories, mediums, and especially the paints.

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

[Please note that this is a continuation of the July class.  Attendance is limited to registered July attendees.]

Teen Chess Club
Tuesdays (September 5th & 19th)
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.

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 July.

Teen Button Workshop
Friday September 8th
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Free reign of the button machines?  Yes, please!  Come make pins, buttons, and badges for your favorite bands, shows, and more.

Register on our  Events Calendar (https://woburnpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-button-workshop-2/)
if you want a certain picture available ahead of time.

T's Taekwondo for Teens and Adults
Saturdays (September 9th and 30th)
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Join us for traditional Taekwondo classes teaching focus, discipline, physical and mental fortitude, and above all: compassion.  The martial arts are open to all people.  In class we will learn basic self defense techniques, proper form, and even a bit about Korean culture.  Respect is at the forefront of our classes as we develop students who respond and speak to each other respectfully at all times.

Sessions are open to all regardless of physical ability, and can be adapted as needed for disabilities.  This is a no-contact class for ages 12 and up.

Matting and Framing
Saturdays (September 9th, 23rd, 30th)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

If you've ever visited a framing shop and found out how expensive custom framing is, you may have wondered whether it's possible to just do it yourself.  In this series, Joseph will teach you how to do just that!  This class teaches all of the various concepts of framing, from picking the proper style frame, to cutting mats, choosing specific glass, and properly putting it all together for you to have a spectacular presentation!

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.  Please note this is a 3-part class - attendees should expect to attend all or most sessions.

Teen Movie Night: Jumanji
Wednesday September 13th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for a screening of Jumanji in the Teen Room.  No registration required.

Synopsis: When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and unleash a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. (1995, Rated: PG)

Teen Advisory Board
Monday September 18th
4:30 pm - 5:30 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 meeting to have your voice heard and earn community service hours!  Snacks will be provided.

TAB is for students entering 7-12 grade.

A Musical Evening with Mariachi Singer Veronica Robles
Tuesday September 19th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy a lovely evening with Veronica Robles with music and stories about mariachi tradition and her journey as a female Mariachi.  Come ready to sing along and dance!

This free program is open to all ages.  Registration is requested, but not required.

One Up Games for Teens
Wednesday September 20th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us on your half day for open gameplay with One Up Games!  Our friends at One Up Games will be bringing a variety of gaming platforms and an unlimited collection of games, as well as Oculus virtual reality, to the library for you to play with your friends.  Drop in at any time; no registration required.

This event is for students in 6-12 grade.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday September 22nd (Friends members only)
Saturday September 23rd (Open to the public)
9:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back!  Book donations will be accepted in the Library's Program Room from Monday, September 18 through Thursday, September 21 from 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM.  All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Woburn Public Library.  Cash, check, and credit card accepted.

If you'd like to join the Friends, you can visit our website at  www.woburnpubliclibrary.org/friends (https://www.woburnpubliclibrary.org/friends)
 - Friends tote bags are also now on sale for $10 - if you'd like to purchase a tote bag or ask any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Teen Crafternoon: Let's Bead!
Friday September 22nd
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Bead for your friends!  Bead for your family!  Bead for your pets!  Bead for yourself!  Come hang out in the Makerspace for a Crafternoon of beading bracelets, necklaces, & more!

Teen Crafternoons are for students in 6-12th grade.

Teen Improv Workshop
Tuesday September 26th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Why let the adults have all the fun?  Our popular Improv Workshop is now for teens!

In this workshop, participants will learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well promote faster thinking and decrease stress.  Research has shown that learning improv can help to “retrain” the brain to actively listen, communicate more effectively, be more open to ideas, and work collaboratively.  Plus, because improv is a lot of fun, it is a great stress-reliever as well.

Presented by Meredith Charles, proprietor of  Drama out of the Box (https://www.dramaoutofthebox.com/)
 - No experience necessary.  For students in grades 6-12.

Teen Movie Night - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Wednesday September 27th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for a screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in the Teen Room.  No registration required.

Synopsis: Four teenagers are ****** into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.  (2017, Rated: PG-13)

Mental health advocate Dayna Altman strikes a joyful pose in front of a kitchen counter covered with ingredients.

Bake It Til You Make It
Saturday September 30th
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Like bread, you too can rise!  Come join us for Bake it Till You Make It with mental health advocate Dayna Altman.  She will teach us how to make Oreo truffles while sharing her story of struggle and healing.  Through the power of food, Dayna will lead us in an open conversation about mental health and the issues teens are facing today.

Space is limited, so please register.

Iris Book Club
Monday September 25th
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm