Billerica Public Library

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Join us for this interactive music show for kids ages 0-6!This performance will be held on the main floor. Performance by Matt Heaton!Registration required. Online Registration starts Monday, January 12 at 9:00 a. m. Generously funded by…Learn More

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

February is Children's Dental Health month!

Our monthly Memory Cafe, jointly sponsored by the Library, COA, and Dementia Friendly Billerica, takes place in the Library's meeting room on the second Wednesday of the month. The Memory Cafe is an open and welcoming event for people with memory loss and their care partners.…Learn More

Join the Billerica Memorial High School Key Club members in this free DROP IN craft program. Drop in from 3:00 p. m. - 5:00 pm and visit a few Valentine's Day craft stations. Make a couple of fun crafts! FREEFor Children OnlyNo registration Required.

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Whether you savor a cozy murder mystery, a classic whodunit, or a thriller, I Love a Mystery Book Club is a great way to add to your “to read” list. This month's book is The Body in the Library: A Miss Marple Mystery by Agatha Christie.…Learn More

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

Join us for Patron Appreciation Day! Stop by between 10am-7pm for light refreshments and snacks. This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation. Sign up for our Newsletter here.

Join the BMHS French Club as they teach you a few words in French, read a story and make a fun craft! For kids grades K-3

Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a. m. For ages 3-6 only!Join “The Nature Connection” of Concord at this series of nature-themed storytimes where kids ages 3-6 will get to meet a live animal and explore nature hands-on. Today's theme is "Winter on the Beach" where children will get to meet a live snail!Online, required registration starts Monday, January 12 at 9:00 a.…Learn More

Hey, kids in grades K-4!! Join us at this fun book group where kids will discuss and participate in activities based on the “What If You Had. .. ?” books by Sandra Markle! Each program will highlight a cool creature feature where kids will learn to appreciate animals and their amazing abilities.…Learn More

What are English At Large conversation groups?Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people adults who are learning English.…Learn More

LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?") | Register HereThe Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon.…Learn More

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

This program will definitely give you something to "taco" 'bout!! Don't Miss Our fun-filled Book talk, activities and a craft with Adam Rubin's book, "Dragons Love Tacos"* For Ages 4-8! Each participant will receive a free copy of Adam Rubin's book, "Dragons Love Tacos"--as our gift to you! (*for Registrants, one per family) Required Registration will begin on Monday, January 26 at 9am

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

Come hang out with us and learn how to decoupage a trinket box! I'll provide the materials you provide the creativity. Grades 5-12Snacks served

*Please Note this program is intended for the age-appropriate child and caregiver only! For ages 0-15 months only. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and lapsitsTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

Learn the basics of knitting in a ten-week course offered on Monday mornings from 10-11 am. Instructor Ann Marie will have needles and yarn for practice (although supplies may be limited -- please bring your own yarn if you can!). Beginner patterns will be available for a neck warmer, fingerless gloves, scarves and other items.…Learn More

For ages 15-36 months. Siblings are welcome. Please register age-appropriate child only. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you. Barring illness or emergencies, this is a commitment of 5 weeks since space is limited.…Learn More

This group is for intermediate to advanced knitters eager to explore techniques like wrap and turn and provisional cast-on. Join us for friendly conversation, skill-building, and tackling new knitting challenges together!

Weekly meetup to play board games, including American Mah Jongg!

For ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Please only register the age-appropriate child. Craft will be provided for the age-appropriate child. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

What are English At Large conversation groups?Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people adults who are learning English.…Learn More

For ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old. Please only register the age-appropriate child. Craft will be provided for the age-appropriate childTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you.…Learn More

Bedtime storyhour featuring stories, activities and crafts!For all ages!No registration! Pillows, stuffed animals, and jammies welcome!Week of January 25th - week of April 12th (there will be no storytime on February 17)

Back by popular demand, local musician Paul Speidel will take us on a historical journey through the songs of early Rhythm and Blues era, through the beginnings of Rock-n-Roll. This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation.…Learn More

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

Join us for 'DISCOVERY KIDS', our series of afterschool, interactive, enrichment programs for children grades K-4, which expose kids to the wonders of our scientific and natural world. Mirrors are some of the most magical devices ever created. You can use them to see yourself, see yourself disappear, see TWO of yourself, see MANY copies of yourself, and so much more! In this workshop we will investigate just what you can do with one, two, three, and even more mirrors.…Learn More

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

This month's book club will be reading Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden. This book group if for middle school members of the Billerica Boys and Girls Club.

Come join us for an entertaining and educational wildlife presentation led by Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist, author, and Founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team. Brad will share with us loads of fascinating wildlife factoids, inspired by his book Wildlife Out Your Window.…Learn More

Join us for this interactive music show for kids ages 0-6!This performance will be held in the downstairs meeting room. Musical Performance by Ms. LizRegistration required. Online Registration starts Monday, February 9 at 9:00 a. m. Generously…Learn More

Join "Big Joe the Storyteller" for some wonderful recorded stories from around the world! You and your family may watch the program at your own leisure anytime during the month of February! You may enjoy the link here or type in: https://www.…Learn More

Kids, join Bernadette Baird at this in-person event at the library! Kids can wear their pajamas and enjoy the music and fun! Children learn new songs and new ways to move to music and parents are encouraged to learn the songs, too. For ages 0-5Online required registration starts Monday, February 2 at 9:00 a.…Learn More

It's the Breakfast Club! Back by popular demand! Roll out of bed! Stay in pajamas (optional) and come to the library to watch cartoons! We'll be snacking on some sort of yummy breakfast treat. Come vibe with us. Be sure…Learn More

*Please Note this program is intended for the age-appropriate child and caregiver only! For ages 0-15 months only. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and lapsitsTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

*Please Note this program is intended for the age-appropriate child and caregiver only! For ages 0-15 months only. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and lapsitsTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

Learn the basics of knitting in a ten-week course offered on Monday mornings from 10-11 am. Instructor Ann Marie will have needles and yarn for practice (although supplies may be limited -- please bring your own yarn if you can!). Beginner patterns will be available for a neck warmer, fingerless gloves, scarves and other items.…Learn More

For ages 15-36 months. Siblings are welcome. Please register age-appropriate child only. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you. Barring illness or emergencies, this is a commitment of 5 weeks since space is limited.…Learn More

This group is for intermediate to advanced knitters eager to explore techniques like wrap and turn and provisional cast-on. Join us for friendly conversation, skill-building, and tackling new knitting challenges together!

Join Billerica Memorial High School Spanish National Honor Society Students as they teach you a few words in Spanish, read a few stories and help you make a craft. Online, required registration requiredGrades K-4

Weekly meetup to play board games, including American Mah Jongg!

This is a regular meeting of the Billerica Public Library Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public and will be in person. The agenda for the meeting is posted with the Town Clerk's Office in accordance with the MA Open Meeting Law.…Learn More

For ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Please only register the age-appropriate child. Craft will be provided for the age-appropriate child. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

What are English At Large conversation groups?Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people adults who are learning English.…Learn More

For ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old. Please only register the age-appropriate child. Craft will be provided for the age-appropriate childTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you.…Learn More

Bedtime storyhour featuring stories, activities and crafts!For all ages!No registration! Pillows, stuffed animals, and jammies welcome!Week of January 25th - week of April 12th (there will be no storytime on February 17)

Join us to discuss the film Bicycle Thieves (1948)!Summary: Unemployed Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani) is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. His wife, Maria (Lianella Carell), sells the family's bed linens to retrieve Antonio's bicycle from the pawnshop so he can take the job.…Learn More

Calling all little "sweet peas" and their caregivers! (ages 0-3)Our program room will be open with age-appropriate toys and music so you can meet other babies/toddlers and adults! Siblings welcomeFeel free to drop in and play (no registration…Learn More

Resumes ("You Are A STAR!") | Register HereThe Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

Enjoy book club selections without the meeting. We will select a monthly book club selection on the first of each month; you check it out from the Library (monthly selections will be available at the circulation desk and online, if available) . For more information, contact Anna Paquet at 978-671-0948 ext.…Learn More

Learn the basics of knitting in a ten-week course offered on Monday mornings from 10-11 am. Instructor Ann Marie will have needles and yarn for practice (although supplies may be limited -- please bring your own yarn if you can!). Beginner patterns will be available for a neck warmer, fingerless gloves, scarves and other items.…Learn More

Join us for this interactive music show for kids ages 0-6!This performance will be held in the downstairs meeting room. Musical Performance by Kathy EarabinoRegistration required. Online Registration starts Monday, February 16 at 9:00 a. m. Generously…Learn More

This group is for intermediate to advanced knitters eager to explore techniques like wrap and turn and provisional cast-on. Join us for friendly conversation, skill-building, and tackling new knitting challenges together!

Weekly meetup to play board games, including American Mah Jongg!

What are English At Large conversation groups?Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people adults who are learning English.…Learn More

Learn how to sew and stuff our version of an adorable Pusheen cat. I'll provide all of the materials! You provide the creativityGrades 5-12. Space is limited

Join Massachusetts Master Gardener Denise Guérin to learn how to create a pollinator habitat in a garden, deck, patio or even parking lots!This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Library Foundation. Be sure to sign up for our event newsletter here.

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Our monthly Memory Cafe, jointly sponsored by the Library, COA, and Dementia Friendly Billerica, takes place in the Library's meeting room on the second Wednesday of the month. The Memory Cafe is an open and welcoming event for people with memory loss and their care partners.…Learn More

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a. m. For ages 3-6 only!Join “The Nature Connection” of Concord at this series of nature-themed storytimes where kids ages 3-6 will get to meet a live animal and explore nature hands-on. In today's program, "Seeds, Shoots and Roots", kids will get to meet a live dove!Online, required registration starts Monday, February 23 at 9:00 a.…Learn More

Kids, join Bernadette Baird at this in-person event at the library! Kids can wear their pajamas and enjoy the music and fun! Children learn new songs and new ways to move to music and parents are encouraged to learn the songs, too. For ages 0-5Online required registration starts Monday, February 16 at 9:00 a.…Learn More

*Please Note this program is intended for the age-appropriate child and caregiver only! For ages 0-15 months only. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and lapsitsTo accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

Learn the basics of knitting in a ten-week course offered on Monday mornings from 10-11 am. Instructor Ann Marie will have needles and yarn for practice (although supplies may be limited -- please bring your own yarn if you can!). Beginner patterns will be available for a neck warmer, fingerless gloves, scarves and other items.…Learn More

For ages 15-36 months. Siblings are welcome. Please register age-appropriate child only. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you. Barring illness or emergencies, this is a commitment of 5 weeks since space is limited.…Learn More

This group is for intermediate to advanced knitters eager to explore techniques like wrap and turn and provisional cast-on. Join us for friendly conversation, skill-building, and tackling new knitting challenges together!

Weekly meetup to play board games, including American Mah Jongg!

For ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Siblings welcome. Please only register the age-appropriate child. Craft will be provided for the age-appropriate child. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2.…Learn More

What are English At Large conversation groups?Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people adults who are learning English.…Learn More

For ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old. To accommodate all who are interested, we kindly ask all patrons to choose either session 1 or session 2. Thank you. Barring illness or emergencies, this is a commitment of 4 weeks since space is limited.…Learn More

Bedtime storyhour featuring stories, activities and crafts!For all ages!No registration! Pillows, stuffed animals, and jammies welcome!Week of January 25th - week of April 12th (there will be no storytime on February 17)

Sheryl Faye Presents Abigail Adams - our first second lady and second first lady. You won't want to miss this mesmerizing performance that reviews the history of one of the most influential ladies during the American Revolution. Be sure to sign up for our Event Newsletters.…Learn More

AI Tools In Your Job Search | Register HereThe Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Looking for help with food or cash assistance, housing, utilities, mental health services, or other needs? Come by and talk to Bethany Slack, the Community Services Coordinator at the Billerica Board of Health. She’s here to connect you with local resources and provide support.

Weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg!

Join us for 'DISCOVERY KIDS', our series of afterschool, interactive, enrichment programs for children grades K-4, which expose kids to the wonders of our scientific and natural world. The kitchen of most homes can be likened to a Mad-Scientist's Laboratory, where unusual materials are combined and created on a daily basis.…Learn More

Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others!

Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. Be sure to sign up…Learn More

Join an educator from CFCE the following Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. at The Billerica Public Library for this drop-in, STEM playgroup:January 8, 15, 22, 29February 5, 12, 19, 26March 5, 12, 19, 26April 2, 9, 16, 30May 7, 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, 25Every week we will explore a new STEM topic for Early Learners! Kids will listen to a story and then do a fun activity! The curriculum is designed for ages 2-5 but everyone from ages 0-6 is welcome to attend with their caregiver!Drop in!! No registration required!! If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Cole at 978-418-9306 or ccole@commteam.…Learn More

Calling all little "sweet peas" and their caregivers! (ages 0-3)Our program room will be open with age-appropriate toys and music so you can meet other babies/toddlers and adults! Siblings welcomeFeel free to drop in and play (no registration…Learn More

* ALL NEW PROGRAM"Fun with Fly Guy" Book Club featuring Fly Guy presents "Weather"!For grades K-4Hey Kids! Join us at this fun book group as we discuss the book, learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, etc. and participate in some exciting activities! (Kids can keep the book!) Pick up your book, "Fly Guy Presents: Weather" at the Children's Room desk and then join us as Fly Guy and Buzz go to a weather station to learn all about weather.…Learn More