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Crafterdark: Women’s History Decoupage Vase

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

** Please note that registration for each program is required, open to 20 adults and seniors, and will open two weeks before each date. ** 

March: Women’s History Decoupage Vase

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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 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!

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

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.

Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Plant Class (Adults & Seniors)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Library Lawn
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

Your Healing Your Pace (SAAM)

11:00am–12:15pm
Teens, Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

This workshop offers a supportive space for navigating SAAM through self-care, with guided reflection, light conversation, and interactive activities.

Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

This master class focuses on observing how paint moves and reacts on fabric, guiding it with imagination rather than using complex techniques.

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: Half-Day Hangout Edition!

12:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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.

Knit & Crochet Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter/knitter or just starting out, come unwind with us! Bring your current project or start something new with the help of our friendly community.

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

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.

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 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!

Pop Up Art School presents...Dragon Eyes Sculpture!

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

Pop Up Art School presents....Dragon Eye Sculpture craft event for Teens in Grades 7-12!  Details to follow.

Crafterdark: 3D Image Resin Dish

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

* Please note that registration for each program is required, open to 20 adults and seniors, and will open two weeks before each date. ** 

March: Women’s History Decoupage Vase

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

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.