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Surprise Saturday

Drop in for a surprise program
2026-10-17 14:00:00 2026-10-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Surprise Saturday Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Saturday, October 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme

Once a month we will have a celebration of something special for that day!  We'll update the listing on the day to share the surprise activity.  Drop in any time between 2-3pm.  Our target audience is ages 4-8!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Older Elementary | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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Memorial Hall Library
Phone: 978-623-8400
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Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Quiz Quest - in the Children's Room
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Find the trivia questions hidden throughout the room to fill out your answer sheet and possibly win a prize!
Preschool Craft - Ages 3 to 5 Years
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Kids and caregivers can work on a craft for preschoolers!
Teen Weekly Activity: Banned Bookmarks
Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: bookmarks for Banned Books Week!
LEGO Club
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Green Dragons
Mon, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
This event is full
Teen TCGs and Pokemon Club
Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Trade and battle with your favorite trading card games like Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and more!
Friends of Memorial Hall Library Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Hall
The Friends' Board meets monthly. Open to all Friends' members.
Rainbow Club
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Rainbow Club is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies that meets the first Monday of every month!
English At Large Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga and Stretching
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Yoga Series designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Blue Dragons
Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-6!
This event is full
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Little Listeners - Ages 2 to 5 Years
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Gametime Hangtime
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Drop in to play games on Early Release Days!
Let Freedom Read - Library Read-In!
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Visit the library to exercise your right to read!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Purple Dragons
Wed, Oct 07, 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades 3-5!
Making Your Own Bread
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Join Carl Mellin to take the mystery out of making bread and be inspired to make your own bread at home!
Nonfiction Book Group
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
The Nonfiction Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Discover Your Past Genealogy Club
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Teen Room
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness - Office Hours
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness - Office Hours
Teen D&D (Green Group)
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!
All Abilities: GAMES!
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to play some games and make friends.
Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Writers Group
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!
Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Wyrmlings
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-2! Please note that kids must have a caregiver with them during the session.
This event is full
Board Games Club
Sun, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.
Library is closed
Mon, Oct 12, All day
The Library is closed.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga and Stretching
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
Join us for a calming and accessible Gentle Yoga Series designed for all levels, including beginners and those looking for a slower-paced, mindful practice.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Tue, Oct 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Apple Tasting and Pairings
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Roof Deck
Stop by the roof deck to sample varieties of local apples!
Teen Weekly Activity: Fruit Bird Magnets
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: make a fun bird to decorate a locker or fridge!
Coachman's Ridge Condo Association Meeting
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Hall
Coachman's Ridge Condo Association Meeting
Try Girl Scouts
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Caregivers and their school aged children are encouraged to attend this free event to learn about Girl Scouting in their community.
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am
Little Listeners - Ages 2 to 5 Years
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and activities for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am
Sensory Stories - especially for our neurodivergent friends!
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for a special story time for those who need a little quieter and calmer experience.
MHLTrustees Meeting
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Memorial Hall
MHL Trustees Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids - Wyrmlings
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-2! Please note that kids must have a caregiver with them during the session.
This event is full
Documentary Viewing: The Little Things That Run the World
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Insects throughout the world are declining at an alarming rate. Their safeguarding is in the hands of everyone who cares about the sustainability of life on Earth.
Critique Group
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books.
Wiggle Words - Ages 0 to 18 Months
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for babies from 0 to 18 months with their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales - Ages 18 Months to 3 Years
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories and songs for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 9:00am
Free Expression Watercolor Painting
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Drop in to make your own colorful creation with watercolor paints.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Blue Group)
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!
Next Chapter Book Club
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.
Chapter Champs - Ages 9 to 10 Years
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Sign up for a monthly book group at the library!
Pokémon Club - Ages 5 to 11 Years
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-11 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Stop by during our open drop-in tech help hours to get one-on-one assistance on anything tech-related.
Fun Fridays: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the Activity Room!
School Committee Informal Forum
Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
School Committee Informal Forum
Stories on the Steps - Ages 0 to 5 Years
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!
Surprise Saturday - Drop in for a surprise program
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Check out our listings on the day of the program to find out the theme
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 3:30pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Oct 17, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 3:45pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 4:00pm
Paws & Tales - Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Sat, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 4:15pm
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