Week Calendar

Join us for books, songs, and playtime specifically designed for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children under three years old.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

"Circle time" is not only a fun experience for your child but also a great way to be ready for preschool and kindergarten. Be sure to browse our extensive collection of children's books and multimedia before or after the program!

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

For this program we'll be discussing graphic novel of your choice!

Ask a Law Librarian is a virtual drop-in program for anyone looking for legal research help. This service assists people looking for information on specific forms, laws, and other legal resources.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Make and customize your own lip balm using natural ingredients and flavors. Ages 8-12

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts available! Can you beat a librarian at Jenga or Uno? We're guessing, the answer is "yes" :) Ages 10+ welcome!

Every Monday we'll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete there. Teens 12-19 welcome.

Join us at the Forest park branch Library for some de-stressing arts and crafts! On the first and third Wednesdays of the month you can learn how to make your own soap, make a collage, or try out a seasonal craft. For teens/ tweens age 11-18.

Choose your plant and create a fairy garden around it while you share snacks. All supplies provided. Bring summer into your home! Ages 12-19 welcome.

Join us at the Forest park Branch Library on Thursday afternoons for some gaming fun! Challenge friend to board and card games, or even a game on Nintendo Switch! Refreshments provided! For Teens/ Tweens 11-18.

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. For teens 13+

Join Children's Librarian Beck for a series of classes introducing embroidery, starting from basic stitches to creating your very own puppet. 

Calling all gamers! Come into the Brightwood Branch Library every other week to meet new friends and play some awesome video-games!

In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. 

More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career.