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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Waggles

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Starting April 29th 
For ages 0-16 months

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Details:

Starting April 29th 
For ages 0-16 months

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone: Half-Day Hangout Edition!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Zone: Half-Day Hangout Edition is a special half-day event for RPS students in Grades 7-12.  Pizza and refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Program Details:

Teen Zone: Half-Day Hangout Edition is a special half-day event for RPS students in Grades 7-12.  Pizza and refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Drop-In Knit & Crochet Night

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Featured Event
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Whether you're experienced or just learning, join us for a relaxing crochet and knitting session. Bring a project or start something new with help from our friendly group.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

Whether you're experienced or just learning, join us for a relaxing crochet and knitting session. Bring a project or start something new with help from our friendly group.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Student Success Center

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A free homework/tutoring club for students in Grades 1-8.  If you have questions, please call the Children’s Department at 781-961-0932.

Promotes: collaboration, communication

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Program Details:

A free homework/tutoring club for students in Grades 1-8.  If you have questions, please call the Children’s Department at 781-961-0932.

Promotes: collaboration, communication

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Join TFL's Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled and our first-ever Teen Game Night!  Grab some friends or come make new ones, as you choose from our enormous selection of board games, Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join TFL's Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled and our first-ever Teen Game Night!  Grab some friends or come make new ones, as you choose from our enormous selection of board games, Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, and more!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Classes hosted by Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Classes hosted by Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Device Advice

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Device Advice:

Free, one-on-one technology assistance! Please be sure to bring your active library card as well as any devices, charging cables, and information you may need to access your accoun...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Free, one-on-one technology assistance! Please be sure to bring your active library card as well as any devices, charging cables, and information you may need to access your accounts.

We can assist you with:

  • Windows & Mac basics
  • iPad and iPhone basics
  • Kindle or Nook basics
  • Library resource set-up and use (downloading books, music, movies, classes, etc)
  • Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Email set-up and use
  • USB flash drive use
  • Google Drive set-up and use
  • Facetime or Skype for video chatting
  • Spotify or Pandora for listening to music
  • Social media set-up and navigation (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn)
  • Library database usage

****Sessions are limited to 15 minutes.****

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Device Advice (RICC)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Device Advice:

Free, one-on-one technology assistance! Please be sure to bring your active library card as well as any devices, charging cables, and information you may need to access your accoun...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Free, one-on-one technology assistance! Please be sure to bring your active library card as well as any devices, charging cables, and information you may need to access your accounts.

We can assist you with:

  • Windows & Mac basics
  • iPad and iPhone basics
  • Kindle or Nook basics
  • Library resource set-up and use (downloading books, music, movies, classes, etc)
  • Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Email set-up and use
  • USB flash drive use
  • Google Drive set-up and use
  • Facetime or Skype for video chatting
  • Spotify or Pandora for listening to music
  • Social media set-up and navigation (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn)
  • Library database usage

****Sessions are limited to 15 minutes.****

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Playgroup with Self Help CFCE

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Literacy & Learning, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join Ms. Marsha for Toddler Time! Come connect with other families as we play, learn, and grow together. Each session includes a period of free play, followed by engaging stories and lively songs.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy & Learning, Story Times
Program Details:

Join Ms. Marsha for Toddler Time! Come connect with other families as we play, learn, and grow together. Each session includes a period of free play, followed by engaging stories and lively songs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Shalom Readers Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us as we read a different title each month and discuss what it reflects about Jew­ish life, iden­ti­ty, and culture!  

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Program Details:

Join us as we read a different title each month and discuss what it reflects about Jew­ish life, iden­ti­ty, and culture!  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Waggles

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Starting April 29th 
For ages 0-16 months

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Details:

Starting April 29th 
For ages 0-16 months

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Student Success Center

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A free homework/tutoring club for students in Grades 1-8.  If you have questions, please call the Children’s Department at 781-961-0932.

Promotes: collaboration, communication

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Program Details:

A free homework/tutoring club for students in Grades 1-8.  If you have questions, please call the Children’s Department at 781-961-0932.

Promotes: collaboration, communication

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Zone

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Zone:

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and boa...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning

Weekdays after school, the Teen Room expands to cover most of the third floor!  If you're a teen in grades 7-12, come hang out after school, use a computer, play video and board games, chat with friends, work on a school project, and more!

Check the info boards in the room for special events and happenings going on throughout the month!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Studio

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Free Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Teens

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Turner Free Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Literacy & Learning, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library’s digital media studio.