Braintree, Thayer Public Library
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OLLI : Film Series
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Comics-Making Club ages 7 - 12
Comics-Making Club! Come hang out with other kids who like drawing! For kids who like to draw, would like to make a comic book story, or make their own comics-style work. For ages 7 - 12. The library ...
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VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Expert Strategies When Unemployment Strikes At Midlife
Wednesday, February 11, 9:30—10:30 AM Online **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom webinar via email.** Finding your...
Family Movement and Mindfulness
Join Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots for a weekly session hosted by Thayer Public Library for children ages 1–5 years old and their caregivers. Each class features playful movement, gentle stretches, ...
Baby and Me Movement and Mindfulness
Thayer Public Library hosts experienced instructor Jennifer Lynn in this warm and supportive environment for parents and caregivers to connect with their newborns and infants through gentle movement a...
Brown Bag Book Club
This month's selection is The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The Brown Bag Book Club meeting will be held in Logan Auditorium, 12-1 PM on Wednesday, February 11th. The group meets on the second Wedne...
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ILS Migration Training
Auditions for Murder Mystery Party
Looking for actors for the library's annual Murder Mystery Party. This year's "murder" happens at a drama club production of The Wizard of Oz! Six Roles to Cast! Open to All Teens! Grades 7-12. Must b...
Teen Advisory Group
TAG Monthly Meeting! Join us in the Teen Room! New and returning members welcome- meet new friends and get involved in your community! Interested in future meetings or volunteer opportunities for grad...
Braintree Democratic Town Committee Monthly Meeting
Library Dept. Heads Meeting
AFSCME meeting
Scrabble
Like to play Scrabble? Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Bring a friend or make new ones here. All players are welcome! Play starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
Second Thursday Book Club
This month's discussion is on Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben: Former special ops pilot Maya, home from the war, sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work: her two-year-old...
Virtual - Sally Snowman, the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** You know we love our Lighthouse talks and we're really ex...
Drop-in Play for young children
Children and their care-givers may stop in on Fridays anytime between 10 am and noon to play with toys, puppets, blocks and for social interaction. For little ones through age 5.
Genealogy Club
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then join us at the Thayer Public Library'...
English Conversation Circle
If you are learning to speak English, come practice with other learners at the library. It's fun, informal and free! No registration, just come when you can. English Conversation Circle is not a class...
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
❄️ Winter just got more fun! ❄️ Join our Adult Winter Bingo Challenge running January 1 – February 28. Complete activities, mark your bingo card, and stay motivated all winter long. Prizes, fun, and b...
George Washington paper bag puppet Drop In Craft for School Vacation All Week
Come one, Come all during school vacation week, February 17 through 21 to make an easy to our drop in craft where kids can create a George Washington paper bag puppet in celebration as part of our nat...
Stamp Your Place in History - Design your own stamp to print with
Hey kids! Let's get crafty and celebrate our nation' 250th anniversary in a special way. let's be creative and design your own stamp to print with, using craft foam. All supplies provided. Best for ag...
The Great Courses Online
Do you love the Great Courses, but sometimes get frustrated when pieces are missing or damaged? Do you sometimes have to place holds and wait for the subject you want? We've got you covered -- The Gre...
Teen Craft and Chat
Each month teens are invited to meet in the Teen Room to relax, chat and complete a craft. Ages 12+ only. This month we will be making sand art.
Workshops for Retirement: Social Security and Retirement Planning
Tricia Apollan Wealth 617-847-4800, ex 1
Knitting Group
Join the Thayer Public Library’s informal knitting group! Bring your knitt, crochet, or fabric project and enjoy the company of other knitters every 3rd Tuesday from 7-8:30pm (6:30-7:45pm in the Summe...
Winter Forest with Fox Painting with Pop Up Art for Teens
Paint Adventure: Winter Forest with Fox on Canvas: Art of the American Spirit Hey teens! Ditch the screens for a few hours and come create something awesome. We're hosting a super fun painting worksho...
Bad Guys 2 Movie Screening
During School Vacation Week, Children may come watch the Bad Guys 2 Movie, on the big screen. The "Bad Guys" (snake, shark, wolf, tarantula) are struggling to find trust and acceptance in the version ...
Workshops for Retirement: Social Security and Retirement Planning
Tricia Apollan Wealth 617-847-4800, ex 1
Scrabble
Like to play Scrabble? Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Bring a friend or make new ones here. All players are welcome! Play starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
Family Board Games and Play
It's School Vacation! There will be board games and LEGOs available. Families, children and their care-givers are invited to stop in between 10 am and noon to play. Held in the Children's Room.
Little Grooves with Mr. Tommy!
Music Fun with Mr. Tommy. Best for ages 2 - 7, in Logan Auditorium. During School Vacation week. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 1:30, 30 minutes before the show. For more about Little Gro...
Lunar New Year Celebration for Families
A Lunar New Year Celebration for families. A Chinese speaker will read a book about Lunar New Year, in Mandarin and also English. There will be a Lantern craft to make, a horse craft to make (as 2026 ...
English Conversation Circle
If you are learning to speak English, come practice with other learners at the library. It's fun, informal and free! No registration, just come when you can. English Conversation Circle is not a class...
Storytime for Children
Storytime today has books, songs and a craft, presented by Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 - 4, but open to all children. Held in the Storytime Corner of the Children's Room.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Join us and play Mah Jongg on Monday mornings! All Players are welcome! The teaching sessions have ended. But if you would like to learn to play, please email me and I can help get you started. Prisci...
Storytime for Children
Storytime today, with books, songs and a craft, presented by Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 - 4, but open to all children. Held in the Storytime Corner of the Children's Room.
Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Virtual - (how to avoid) "Death in Glacier National Park" with Author Randi Minetor
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** We love chatting with Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss t...
Nonfiction Book Club
This month's title is Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont by Robert Bilott. The story that inspired the major motion picture Dark Waters, star...
Make a Pinecone Birdfeeder and Booklet of Birds
Children can make a Pinecone Birdfeeder and assemble a Booklet of Birds to look for, in this Nature program. For ages 5 - 11. No registration needed. Held in Logan Auditorium.
Silent Book Club & Writing Night
Join us for a silent book club & writing night! Join us in the Reading Room (or Cafe if you want to bring snacks) for Silent Book Club & Writing Night on Tuesday, February 24th from 7-8:30pm. Bring a ...
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Assessments: Working From The Inside Out
Wednesday, February 25, 9:30—10:30 AM **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Companies in 2026 e...
Family Movement and Mindfulness
Join Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots for a weekly session hosted by Thayer Public Library for children ages 1–5 years old and their caregivers. Each class features playful movement, gentle stretches, ...
Music and Sensory Awareness program for ages 2.9 to 4 years
Music and Sensory Awareness program presented by Sing Explore Create. This special music class is only for children ages 2.9 to 4 years and their caregiver/family . Registration is required ahead, and...
Baby and Me Movement and Mindfulness
Thayer Public Library hosts experienced instructor Jennifer Lynn in this warm and supportive environment for parents and caregivers to connect with their newborns and infants through gentle movement a...
Music and Sensory Awareness program for ages 2.9 to 4 years
Music and Sensory Awareness program presented by Sing Explore Create. This special music class is only for children ages 2.9 to 4 years and their caregiver/family . Registration is required ahead, and...
Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Braintree Partnership
VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This?
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00—8:00 PM **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The world is fascina...
The Reader's Group Book Club
Tonight's title is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the nation’s capita...
Virtual - "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë" with Author Graham Watson: Take Three!
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** We always have such a good time chatting with Graham that...
Tween Book Club
Tween Book Club! Join for exciting reads, fun discussions and pizza! For grades 5-7! Register online! Then pick up your book at the circulation desk with your library card. Earliest pickup is the date...
Scrabble
Like to play Scrabble? Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Bring a friend or make new ones here. All players are welcome! Play starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
All The Presidents Women part of the 250MA program
Join the Thayer Public Library as we honor the 250MA anniversary with a captivating live performance by the Delvena Theater Company titled All the Presidents Women. Delve into the intriguing lives of ...
English Conversation Circle
If you are learning to speak English, come practice with other learners at the library. It's fun, informal and free! No registration, just come when you can. English Conversation Circle is not a class...
Monday at the Mall Dinosaur Storytime for Children
Storytime at South Shore Plaza, is in the Play area of the Food Court, on the second level. Miss Elisabeth presents books and songs. Today there is a Dinosaur theme. Everyone receives a Dinosaur Take-...
OLLI Classes
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members. Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
OLLI Classes
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members . Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
Japanese Girls Festival: Learn about a Traditional Japanese Holiday, Make a Craft
Girls Festival is a traditional Japanese holiday held on March 3 each year. Children ages 6 - 12, teens and adults are invited to learn about Girls Festival and make a unique paper craft. Presented by...
Informational Retirement Workshop
For more information please contact Karissa Albin COFE Council of Financial Educators 401-366-2525. admin@wealthmaxsg.com
Board Game Night for Adults
Hello fellow adults! Do you enjoy playing board games? Then have we got a cool program for you! Monthly Board Game Nights for Adults! Folks are welcome to bring their own games, but the library has a ...
Parachute Play and Musical Parade
The Giant Parachute will be out for group play and songs with Miss Elisabeth. Then we'll have a musical Parade around the Children's Room, with instruments for all. Best for ages 2 1/2 - 4, but open t...
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Mystery/Suspense Book Club
Join us Tuesday March 3rd @7:00-8:00pm in Logan Auditorium for the Mystery & Suspense Book Club. Visitors and new members are always welcome! Registration is encouraged so we can try to have enough co...
Newly Released on DVD Movie!
This program is intended for an adult audience. The Friends of Thayer Public Library support this program by providing the license required for public viewing.
Newly Released on DVD Movie!
This program is intended for an adult audience. The Friends of Thayer Public Library support this program by providing the license required for public viewing.
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Informational Retirement Workshop
For more information please contact Karissa Albin COFE Council of Financial Educators 401-366-2525. admin@wealthmaxsg.com
OLLI program
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI members . Contract UMass Boston OLLI at 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
Saturday St. Patrick's day theme Storytime for Children
Saturday Storytime has books and songs, with Miss Elisabeth. Then make a St. Patrick's Day craft. Best for ages 2 1/2 - 4, but open to all children. Held in the Storytime Corner of the Children's Room...
TPL Writers Group
The TPL Writers Group meeting meets one Saturday a month, September-November and January-June on a drop-in basis. Share advice, ask questions, and discuss works in progress with other writers in the a...
English Conversation Circle
If you are learning to speak English, come practice with other learners at the library. It's fun, informal and free! No registration, just come when you can. English Conversation Circle is not a class...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Free certified youth mental health first aid training hosted by Chinese American Association of Braintree. Email Justine at justineh@caab-ma.org for registration.
OLLI Classes
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members. Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
American Financial Education Alliance
Free education workshop on Social Security Benefits
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Make a Leprechaun Trap ages 5 - 10
Make a Leprechaun Trap! Design and decorate a trap that you think will catch a tricky Leprechaun. Then he will give you his gold. For ages 5 - 10. The library will provide boxes, pictures, gold and gr...
How to Write a Novel or Publish Your Memoirs
Have you been thinking about writing a book? Do you want to tell your life story or share thoughts about an important time in your life with family, friends, or a wider readership? Or, how about writi...
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Resume & LinkedIn Coach Virginia Franco
Wednesday, March 11, 9:30—10:30 AM **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Virginia Franco, found...
Brown Bag Book Club
This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. The Brown Bag Book Club meeting will be held in Logan Auditorium, 12-1 PM on Wednesday, March 11th. The group meets on the second Wednesda...
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
American Financial Education Alliance
Free education workshop on Social Security Benefits
Teen Advisory Group
TAG Monthly Meeting! Join us in the Teen Room! New and returning members welcome- meet new friends and get involved in your community! Interested in future meetings or volunteer opportunities for grad...
OLLI Classes
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members. Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
OLLI Classes
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI Members. Contact UMASS Boston OLLI 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
AFSCME meeting
Second Thursday Book Club
This month's discussion book is Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher. In 1943, when a frail old white woman shows up in Red Clay, Alabama, at the home of a Black former slave--on the morning following his f...
OLLI Program
This program is sponsored by OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at UMASS Boston, participants must be pre-registered OLLI members . Contract UMass Boston OLLI at 617-287-7312 or ollireg@gmail.com
Hold for Library Staff Professional Development
ILS Migration Training
Genealogy Club
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then join us at the Thayer Public Library'...
Braintree Democratic Town Committee
Monthly meeting.
English Conversation Circle
If you are learning to speak English, come practice with other learners at the library. It's fun, informal and free! No registration, just come when you can. English Conversation Circle is not a class...
Board Of Library Trustee Meeting
Board of Library Trustee Meeting
SciFi/Fantasy Book Club
Join us Monday March 16th @7:00-8:00pm in the Reading Room for Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club! Registration is encouraged so we can try to have enough copies of the next book and seats for that nig...
Comics-Making Club ages 7 - 12
Comics-Making Club! Come hang out with other kids who like drawing! For kids who like to draw, would like to make a comic book story, or make their own comics-style work. For ages 7 - 12. The library ...
