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Digital Basics

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
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.

Cozy Mystery Tea Party Book Club!

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Program Details:

Love cozy mysteries and tea? Join our Cozy Mystery Tea Party Book Club for chat and light refreshments!

Teen Zone

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

Teen Open Studio

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Turner Free 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.

Appraisals with Perfect Pastime 617

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Program Details:

Perfect Pastime 617 is hosting a community appraisal event at the Turner Free Library. Bring your antiques, collectibles, jewelry, fine art, or other treasured items and get expert, professional valuations.

Friends Book Group

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults & Seniors
World Languages Room
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: World Languages Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Program Details:

Come meet with your Friends to discuss each month's selection!

Copies are available at the library.

Device Advice

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Main Floor
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.****

RPS Parent Academy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Bilingual, Classes & Workshops
Program Details:

More information coming soon!

Teen Zone

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

Device Advice (RICC)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
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.****

Toddler Playgroup with Self Help CFCE

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Shurtleff Room
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.

Teen Zone

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

Teen Crafterschool Tuesdays!!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Crafterschool is designated for teens in grades 7-12 only.

Come check out our DIY/Makerspace corner in the Teen Room!

Teen Open Studio

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Turner Free 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.

Program Room Reservation

5:15pm–6:15pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
This is not a library sponsored event. Please direct any questions to the organizer's of this event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bells, drums, ballet practice. Open class.

Program Room Reservation

5:15pm–6:15pm
Shurtleff Room
This is not a library sponsored event. Please direct any questions to the organizer's of this event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bells, drums, ballet practice. Open class.

Teen Zone

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

Teen Open Studio

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Turner Free 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.

Student Success Center

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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

Messy Munchkins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Details:

IT'S A PARTY OF CHAOS AND FUN! Join us for Messy Storytime on Wednesday Nights for a whirlwind of stories and messy mayhem that will make kids of all ages jump for joy!

Bouncing Tots with Music By Kathy

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Shurtleff Room
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Story Times
Program Details:

Join the bouncy bash every Thursday at Bouncing Tots! Tailored for tiny tots aged 0-3 and their grown-up sidekicks, it's a merry storytime escapade!

Teen Zone

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

Program Room Reservation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Shurtleff Room
This is not a library sponsored event. Please direct any questions to the organizer's of this event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Purpose of Meeting

HEY Randolph Youth Action Team Meeting

Teen Open Studio

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Turner Free 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.