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Teen Zone Weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:00pm starting 9/02/2025 for Grades 7-12

Teen Zone

Tuesday, April 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!

Flyer for Crafterschool, a biweekly craft program for teens held every other Tuesday from 3-5pm.

Teen Crafterschool Tuesdays!!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Teens

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

Come check out our DIY/Makerspace corner in the 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

Tuesday, April 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.

Program Room Reservation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Bells, drums, ballet open dance class.

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 open dance class.

Program Room Reservation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

MUSIC Dance.edu parent meeting.

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

MUSIC Dance.edu parent meeting.

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Age Group:
Teens

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

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.

Teen Zone Weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:00pm starting 9/02/2025 for Grades 7-12

Teen Zone

Wednesday, April 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!

Teen Open Studio

Wednesday, April 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.

Flyer for Turner Free Library’s “Crafterdark” program, listing three upcoming craft sessions with dates, times, images of finished crafts, and registration details for adults and seniors.

Crafterdark: 3D Image Resin Dish

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

* 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

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

Student Success Center

Wednesday, April 15, 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

Boucing

Bouncing Tots with Music By Kathy

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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!

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 Weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:00pm starting 9/02/2025 for Grades 7-12

Teen Zone

Thursday, April 16, 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!

Teen Open Studio

Thursday, April 16, 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.

A Safe Place Grief Support Group

A Safe Place: Grief Support

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, we are here to accompany you on the path to healing and finding hope during this challenging time. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, we are here to accompany you on the path to healing and finding hope during this challenging time. 

Flyer for "Digital Basics" class at Turner Free Library. Learn tech skills like device use, online applications, safety. March 20-June 12, 2026. Registration required.

Digital Basics

Friday, April 17, 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.

Teen Zone Weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:00pm starting 9/02/2025 for Grades 7-12

Teen Zone

Friday, April 17, 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!

Teen Open Studio

Friday, April 17, 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.

Friends Book Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
World Languages Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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

Copies are available at the library.

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.

Patriot's Day

All Day
Main Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Device advice flyer meeting at the RICC every Tuesday with blue purple and pink colors with a focus on a technological elements for the flyer.

Device Advice (RICC)

Tuesday, April 21, 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.****

Toddler Playgroup with Self Help CFCE

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Cancelled
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.

Joys of Nature

Joys of Nature Morning Show

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Featured Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Spring is nature's spectacular transformation! While some creatures are shaking off the sleepiness of a long hibernation, others have been celebrating all winter long. You may even witness some singing or dancing to show off for their friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

Spring is nature's spectacular transformation! While some creatures are shaking off the sleepiness of a long hibernation, others have been celebrating all winter long. You may even witness some singing or dancing to show off for their friends.

Joys of Nature

Joys of Nature Afternoon Show

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Featured Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Spring is nature's spectacular transformation! While some creatures are shaking off the sleepiness of a long hibernation, others have been celebrating all winter long. You may even witness some singing or dancing to show off for their friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured Event
Registration Required
Program Details:

Spring is nature's spectacular transformation! While some creatures are shaking off the sleepiness of a long hibernation, others have been celebrating all winter long. You may even witness some singing or dancing to show off for their friends.

Banner for Shalom Readers Group features six book covers with titles and authors, meeting dates from Feb to May 2026, and library contact info; meetings held Tuesdays at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

Shalom Readers Group

Tuesday, April 21, 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!