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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

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.

Teen Game Night!

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Shurtleff Room and Mary Wilkins Freeman Room
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!

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.

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.

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.****

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 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.

Shalom Readers Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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!  

Wiggle Waggles

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

Starting April 29th 
For ages 0-16 months

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

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.

A Safe Place: Grief Support

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Shurtleff Room
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. 

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:

Are you a senior who loves cozy mysteries (or just wants to try one out)? Fancy a spot of tea?

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!