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Boylston Public Library In The Loop - January 2, 2023

Schools and Libraries

January 3, 2023

From: Boylston Public Library

New Museum Pass Available!
Historic New England passes are now available in the library.
Passes admit up to 2 adults and children for FREE to all
Historic New England sites. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 
Learn more here.

Story Time: Terrific 2s & 3s

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 11-11:45am

Those toddling two and three-year olds will love this active and fun Story Time inside the library! Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 6-7pm

Consider joining The Friends of the Boylston Public Library to help promote, support, and provide material and cultural library resources. We believe that a vibrant community benefits from a free and public library that invites sharing, knowledge, participation, and open access for all. Email Erica at [email protected] for more information.

Story Time: Fabulous 4s & 5s

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11-11:45pm

Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1pm

Join us for a discussion of Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive.

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 3-6pm

Drop by the library for all of your basic technology needs! Our librarians will help you learn about using your computers, smart phones, tablets, or other devices. If you need assistance using library apps, searching the library databases, or creating any of your own accounts, we're here for you! Stop by any time between 3-6pm. For more advanced tech help, consider making an appointment so we can best serve your needs.

Story Time: Bouncing Babies

Thursday, Jan. 5, 11-12pm

Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Homework Help with Teen Mentor

Thursday, Jan. 5, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Students of all ages may come in the library to work on homework and receive extra guidance from an experienced teen mentor on assignments in any subject. Register online for one-on-one assistance, or just drop-in.   

Take & Make Craft Kits

Saturday, Jan. 7, 10am-5pm

New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!

Story Time: Terrific 2s & 3s

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 11-11:45am

Those toddling two and three-year olds will love this active and fun Story Time inside the library! Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Teen Board Game Night

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-7pm

Drop in and play some board games! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration suggested to insure enough materials.

Story Time: Fabulous 4s & 5s

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 11-11:45pm

Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Narcan Training

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6-6:30pm

Narcan is the brand name of the generic naloxone and is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids - including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications - when given in time.
This Free Narcan training will provide participants with a brief training on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, and a free kit to take home. The kit includes:

- 2 doses of Narcan
- Fentanyl test strips with instructions
- Face shield
- Instructions on Narcan administration
- Recovery resource guide

This training is provided by clinicians within the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health and will be held at the Boylston Public Library.

Story Time: Bouncing Babies

Thursday, Jan. 12, 11-12pm

Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration. 

Homework Help with Teen Mentor

Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:30-6:30pm

Students of all ages may come in the library to work on homework and receive extra guidance from an experienced teen mentor on assignments in any subject. Register online for one-on-one assistance, or just drop-in.   

Autor Talk: Bob Young’s "Walk to Wachusett with Thoreau"

Thursday, Jan. 12, 6-7pm

Join us for this presentation by local researcher and author Bob Young, who reenacted Henry David Thoreau's walk to Mount Wachusett from Concord in 1842. Consisting of a three-day excursion through the towns of Concord, Acton, Stow, Bolton, Lancaster, Sterling, West Sterling, East Princeton, and Princeton, Bob's walk is believed to be the first complete recorded re-enactment of Thoreau’s journey. The presentation will provide historical background information followed by a series of pictures and explanations of what he found and learned along Thoreau’s route. 

Take & Make Craft Kits

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10am-5pm

New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!

Visit Historic New England for a list of sites and plan your next visit! Passes are available to reserve in the library.