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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Crafterdark: Women’s History Decoupage Vase

Wednesday, March 18, 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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, March 20, 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, March 27, 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Appraisals with Perfect Pastime 617

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, April 3, 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

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

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Lawn at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

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**

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Knit & Crochet Night

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, April 10, 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

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Plant Class (Children)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Lawn at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Children

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

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

Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Plant Class (Tweens and Teens)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Lawn at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

**In collaboration with Mass in Motion**

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**

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, May 1, 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
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Exploring Korean Spirit & Culture

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Featured Event, Hybrid Events (In-person & Virtual)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults & Seniors

This interactive Zoom program features engaging films that introduce Korean history and values, including Sejong the Great, a key figure in Korean history and the creator of Hangeul; the history of Korean astronomy; and modern reflections on Korea

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Featured Event, Hybrid Events (In-person & Virtual)
Program Details:

This interactive Zoom program features engaging films that introduce Korean history and values, including Sejong the Great, a key figure in Korean history and the creator of Hangeul; the history of Korean astronomy; and modern reflections on Korea

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Going to Extremes: Peter Mandel

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Featured Event, Hybrid Events (In-person & Virtual), Story Times
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

A nationally known adventure travel journalist and author of ten books, Mandel presents slides from his most extreme journeys, from surviving a coup in Ecuador to kayaking to the Statue of L

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Featured Event, Hybrid Events (In-person & Virtual), Story Times
Program Details:

A nationally known adventure travel journalist and author of ten books, Mandel presents slides from his most extreme journeys, from surviving a coup in Ecuador to kayaking to the Statue of L

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, May 8, 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

5 Pillars of Health

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This program is funded primarily by a grant from the Cultural Council of Randolph, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

This program is funded primarily by a grant from the Cultural Council of Randolph, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Knit & Crochet Night

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

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.

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.

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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Basics

Friday, May 22, 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.