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Limited service availability during software migration; details in event description

Limited library services: OCLN migration in progress

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Computers/Technology, Featured Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Old Colony Library Network and the Turner Free Library are migrating to new library software, which will mean new and great things for you!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers/Technology, Featured Event
Program Details:

The Old Colony Library Network and the Turner Free Library are migrating to new library software, which will mean new and great things for you!

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, 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.

Flyer for a Korean Astronomy event at Turner Free Libarary on May 2, 2026, featuring talks on Korean history and values, aimed at teens and adults; hosted by KSCPP.

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

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

Virtual author talk flyer featuring "Going to Extremes" by Peter Mandel. Includes event details, photo of Mandel, and colorful book stack illustration.

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

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, 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.

Flyer for a wellness event hosted by Turner Free Library. Features "5 Pillars of Health": nutrition, rest, movement, stress management, and social connection. Event is with Peg Doyle, May 9, 2026, 10 AM.

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. 

Flyer for Drop-In Knit & Crochet Night at Turner Free Library, held the second Wednesday monthly, 5:30-7:00 PM, Shurtleff Room. Supplies available; all skill levels welcome.

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.

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!

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, 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.

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, 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.

Flyer for Turner Free Library's "Internet & Technology Foundations Series" for adults and seniors. Features tech images, program titles, dates, and 10:00 AM times from May 27 to July 1, 2026.

Internet & Technology Foundations Series

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

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

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

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, May 29, 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 Art Interns' Gallery Installation and Showcase

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Featured Event, Meetings & Reservations
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens

Teen Artist Interns' Gallery Showcase & Installation event is open to the public and all members of the community are invited to attend and view the original artworks created by the 2026 Teen Artist Interns. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: All Ages, Teens
Program Type: Featured Event, Meetings & Reservations
Program Details:

Teen Artist Interns' Gallery Showcase & Installation event is open to the public and all members of the community are invited to attend and view the original artworks created by the 2026 Teen Artist Interns. 

 

Flyer for Turner Free Library's "Internet & Technology Foundations Series" for adults and seniors. Features tech images, program titles, dates, and 10:00 AM times from May 27 to July 1, 2026.

Internet & Technology Foundations Series

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

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

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

Baking with PRIDE for Teens!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Miss Debbie returns for another delicious cooking extravaganza for Teens in Grades 7-12.  Bake rainbow pancakes and rainbow rice krispie treats, and devour your creations afterward!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Health & Wellness, Literacy & Learning, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Miss Debbie returns for another delicious cooking extravaganza for Teens in Grades 7-12.  Bake rainbow pancakes and rainbow rice krispie treats, and devour your creations afterward!

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, June 5, 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.

Queer History: Amazing Stories You Never Knew & Why They Matter

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning, Story Times
Age Group:
Teens

Queer History: Amazing Stories You Never Knew And Why They Matter

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

Queer History: Amazing Stories You Never Knew And Why They Matter

Flyer for Drop-In Knit & Crochet Night at Turner Free Library, held the second Wednesday monthly, 5:30-7:00 PM, Shurtleff Room. Supplies available; all skill levels welcome.

Drop-In Knit & Crochet Night

Wednesday, June 10, 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.

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, June 12, 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.

Randolph Day

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Bookmobile, Featured Event
Age Group:
All Ages

TBD

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Featured Event
Program Details:

TBD

Flyer for "Wee The People: Juneteenth Unlimited" workshop, highlighting storytelling and crafts. Event at Turner Free Library on June 13, 2026, at 11 AM.

Wee The People: Juneteenth Unlimited!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shurtleff Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

"Wee The People: Juneteenth Unlimited!" is an interactive workshop that helps participants learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Shurtleff Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Program Details:

"Wee The People: Juneteenth Unlimited!" is an interactive workshop that helps participants learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.

Flyer for Turner Free Library's "Internet & Technology Foundations Series" for adults and seniors. Features tech images, program titles, dates, and 10:00 AM times from May 27 to July 1, 2026.

Internet & Technology Foundations Series

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

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

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

Bead Therapy for Teens

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Featured Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Bead Therapy is a hands-on expressive arts workshop where participants will work with semi-precious stones and natural

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

Bead Therapy is a hands-on expressive arts workshop where participants will work with semi-precious stones and natural

Flyer for Turner Free Library's "Internet & Technology Foundations Series" for adults and seniors. Features tech images, program titles, dates, and 10:00 AM times from May 27 to July 1, 2026.

Internet & Technology Foundations Series

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary Wilkins Freeman Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Computers/Technology, Featured Event, Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library

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

Classes hosted by KevTech Services

Week 1: Settings on iPhone / iPad

Week 2: Setting Up / Managing Email

Week 3: Finding Books /Building Your Digital Library