Charlton Public Library
Upcoming Events
Book Group @ the Senior Center
This meeting will take place in the Community Room at the Library. The Senior Center Book Group meets at the Senior Center at 10:30 am on the second Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome! We will discuss Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang.…Learn More
AI for Seniors
Robots, smart assistants and magic-sounding tech—oh my! If you’ve ever wondered what AI actually is (and what it isn’t), this fun, no-pressure class is for you. Explore how artificial intelligence shows up in everyday life, how to use it to make things easier, and why it’s not just for the younger crowd.…Learn More
Young Scientists Stem Program
Join us for a free in-person “Young Scientists” series facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. For ages 3-6 years. Registration is required.
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
Galentine's Day
Join us for a fun evening with crafts, snacks, and a little self care! We'll have a special Galentine's photobooth setup too! This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration is required.
CPL Book Group: Brave New World
The Charlton Public Library Book Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00. New members are welcome to join us whether you have read the book, partially read the book, or it's in your "to-read" pile. Title suggestions are encouraged: criteria is that the book needs to be available in multiple formats: regular print, large print, and downloadable in eBook and eAudiobook format.…Learn More
Galentine's Day
Join us for a fun evening with crafts, snacks, and a little self care! We'll have a special Galentine's photobooth setup too! We have two sessions scheduled so that we can accommodate more folks, please sign up for only one session. This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up.…Learn More
iPhone Essentials: Find My, Wallet, and Translate
This class covers a variety of tools and features built into the iPhone and iPad. We learn to share our locations with our friends and family, make safe, secure payments with our phones, and converse in different languages using the Translate app.
Personalizing Your Device: Widgets and Apps
In this class, we learn to add helpful widgets to our Home Screens, choose which apps can send us notifications, and further explore options for customizing our wallpapers and Lock Screens.
STEM for Littles
Drop by the Story Time Room and enjoy some STEM focused activities and toys! Best for ages 1-3 years old.
Movies- Bad Guys 2
Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! On this day we will be showing: BAD GUYS 2. The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do "one last job" by an all-female squad of criminals.…Learn More
Paper Roses Craft
Valentine's Day lasts only 24 hours, but these roses will bloom all year long! Participants will cut and fold book pages to make a small bouquet of roses. For adults and teens ages 13 and up.
Drop-in Needle Felting For Adults
This time is just for you to drop-in and work on your projects! There will be needles, wool, and pads for use but no formal instruction or project planned. Feel free to bring a project you've already started or use our supplies to bring your ideas to life.…Learn More
Drop-in Needle Felting For Adults
This time is just for you to drop-in and work on your projects! There will be needles, wool, and pads for use but no formal instruction or project planned. Feel free to bring a project you've already started or use our supplies to bring your ideas to life.…Learn More
Paper Roses Craft
Valentine's Day lasts only 24 hours, but these roses will bloom all year long! Participants will cut and fold book pages to make a small bouquet of roses. For adults and teens ages 13 and up.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Ready yourself for adventure and step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with this one-shot adventure from Dungeon Delvers! Up to six players will join together to fight fearsome monsters and brave dangerous landscapes in the world of the Forgotten Realms setting.…Learn More
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
Writing Workshop for Kids
Join us for this beginner writing workshop for kids! We'll do some fun writing prompts, talk about our favorite types of stories, and share our writing (optional!) If you are currently working on a writing project, please feel free to bring it. Bring a notebook or notepad and something to write with (laptops and tablets are also allowed!) Best for ages 8-12.…Learn More
Friendship Corner: Galentine's!
Join us for a night of pampering, making new friends, and learning about self-care! Friendship Corner is a program for girls ages 8+ who are in special education and/or have disabilities. Please register so we know how many girls to ex…Learn More
Becoming More Grief Literate
Experts in the field of grief encourage people to become more “grief literate. ” When we learn more about grief, how people grieve, and what people need when they grieve, we will be better at supporting those around us in grief and be more prepared for loss ourselves.…Learn More
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Support group offering information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly Board of Trustee meeting.
Death Café
Welcome to the Death Café at Charlton Public Library! What is a Death Café, you ask? A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgement. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death.…Learn More
Beginner Crochet for ages 9-18
Curious about crochet? This hands-on beginner class invites kids and teens to explore the art of crochet while learning essential skills. Participants will practice basic stitches and start a small project while developing patience, creativity, and fine motor skills.…Learn More
Staying in Touch Using Phone, Messages, and FaceTime
This class focuses on using the iPhone and iPad to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. We learn about sending texts in Messages, managing contacts in Phone, and setting up video calls in FaceTime. We also learn to use Siri to make calls and send messages.
Apple Watch for Beginners
This class will teach attendees about the Apple Watch’s hardware, including its speakers, screen, and buttons, as well as the basics of navigating the Apple Watch and using its apps for messaging, making and answering calls, and other important functions.
Teen Volunteers: Program Aides
Help out at our craft program for kids! This is for teen volunteers who have filled out an online application. Don't forget your service log form so a staff member can sign it!
Discovering New England Stone Walls
Why are we so fascinated with stone walls? Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss, explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways that they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape.…Learn More
Saturday Acoustic Roots Jam-SARJ
An acoustic only music jam. Open to all 18+. From September through May the group meets at Charlton Public Library, and from June through August the group meets at an off-site location. Email Rich at Cule5632@gmail. com for more information.
Play Scrabble
Join us for a fun afternoon playing Scrabble! We have boards (and dictionaries) ready and waiting for you to play with us!
Fiber Arts Club for Tweens & Teens
Do you like to knit crocheting, sewing, embroidery, needle felting, or other fiber art? Join us to hang out, practice your craft, learn from more experienced friends, or share your knowledge with others! Please note that we cannot guarantee the presence of a teacher to instruct specific crafts at every meeting.…Learn More
Movies- Regretting You
Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! On this day we will be showing: REGRETTING YOU. A mother and daughter must grapple with what's left after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover themselves.…Learn More
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Open Session with Olive the Therapy Dog
This is an open session to visit with our Therapy Dog, Olive. Olive is trained and licensed through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.
Ancestry: Library Ed.
Ancestry Library Edition is a free genealogy database available at the library that helps you explore your family’s past. Access billions of historical records, including census data, birth, marriage, and death records, immigration documents, and military records.…Learn More
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
CULE- Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble
This club is a FREE, fun, low stress and entertaining way for adults 18+ to learn music together.
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
Using the iPhone for Health and Emergencies
In this class, we explore how the iPhone can help in different emergency situations and offer insight into our health. We learn how to set up emergency contacts, use the SOS feature, turn on voice activation, and use the Health app to find patterns and changes in our physical health.
Using YouTube, Netflix, and Other Streaming Services
Netflix and YouTube are among many services that allow you to “stream” movies, TV shows, and videos. They offer engaging options and offer an exciting alternative—or addition—to regular cable TV. This class teaches participants how these services work and how users can find interesting content to enjoy.
Critical Thinking Discussion Group: Early Writing by Marx
Intimidated by the so-called "Great Books" and all that critical thinking stuff? Many people are, especially they you go it alone. Join some like-minded friends for a little mental workout to keep your brain in good shape! Copies of discussion materials will be available at the adult circulation desk.…Learn More
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Ancestry: Library Ed.
Ancestry Library Edition is a free genealogy database available at the library that helps you explore your family’s past. Access billions of historical records, including census data, birth, marriage, and death records, immigration documents, and military records.…Learn More
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Job Applications part 1
Looking for a job can be overwhelming, but your library is here to help! Join us for an overview where you’ll learn how to navigate job application resources, create or improve your resume, and discover local and online tools to find employment opportunities.…Learn More
Open Session with Olive the Therapy Dog
This is an open session to visit with our Therapy Dog, Olive. Olive is trained and licensed through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.
Young Scientists Stem Program
Join us for a free in-person “Young Scientists” series facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. For ages 3-6 years. Registration is required.
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
Genealogy Group
The Charlton Library Genealogy Group is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy. We meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 in the Local History Room. Meetings will alternate between general discussion topics and guest presenters.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
Teen Volunteers: Program Aides
Help out at our Lego program for kids!This is for teen volunteers who have filled out an online application. Don't forget your service log form so a staff member can sign it!
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Quilt Day Speaker: Whimsical Quilts
Besides making beautiful bed coverings to keep their families warm, quilt makers use their craft to express themselves. "Whimsical Quilts" explores the use of quilts to show their makers' sense of humor, from the early 1800's to the current day. Presenter Diane Hamm has made copies of historical quilts and samples of current designs, which she uses to tell the stories of these quiltmakers.…Learn More
Job Applications part 1
Looking for a job can be overwhelming, but your library is here to help! Join us for an overview where you’ll learn how to navigate job application resources, create or improve your resume, and discover local and online tools to find employment opportunities.…Learn More
Play Games!
Today we’ll play a variety of party games together! Come have fun with us!
Friends of the Library Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Friends of Charlton Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Open Session with Olive the Therapy Dog
This is an open session to visit with our Therapy Dog, Olive. Olive is trained and licensed through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.
Book Discussion: Burned by Billionaires
Join us for a special book discussion about Burned by Billionaires by Chuck Collins in advance of the author's visit here on Tuesday, March 31 at 6pm. Chuck Collins is an American author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC.…Learn More
Young Scientists Stem Program
Join us for a free in-person “Young Scientists” series facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. For ages 3-6 years. Registration is required.
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
CPL Book Group: Memorial Days
The Charlton Public Library Book Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00. New members are welcome to join us whether you have read the book, partially read the book, or it's in your "to-read" pile. Title suggestions are encouraged: criteria is that the book needs to be available in multiple formats: regular print, large print, and downloadable in eBook and eAudiobook format.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
Navigating the Settings on iPhone and iPad
In this class, we explore the Settings app, examining ways to adjust our devices to suit our individual needs. We learn to access important information about our devices, update the software, and customize important features like Do Not Disturb, Face ID, and notifications.
Introduction to Instagram
Instagram is one of the world’s most popular applications for viewing and sharing photos and videos. Users can create, edit, and post their own content, as well as view posts from online content creators. This class teaches participants to navigate Instagram and share their own photos and videos with others.
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Lee Irish Dance Performance
Join us for a performance by our very own Lee Irish Dancers! All are welcome!
Play Cribbage
This afternoon we’re playing cribbage! We’ve got a few boards and decks of cards and we can’t wait to play with you! Beginner and experienced cribbage players are welcome!
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Young Scientists Stem Program
Join us for a free in-person “Young Scientists” series facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. For ages 3-6 years. Registration is required.
Bonding with Baby Workshop
Register for a FREE workshop with Sheryl White of Baby Kneads, designed to build confidence, foster attachment, and guide parents through simple and fun ways to connect with your baby. Bonding consists of many shared experiences, and there are so many ways to connect! At this workshop, we will practice mindful interactions and bond with our babies.…Learn More
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Support group offering information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias.
Death Café
Welcome to the Death Café at Charlton Public Library! What is a Death Café, you ask? A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgement. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death.…Learn More
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly Board of Trustee meeting.
Setting Up and Managing Email
In this class, attendees learn about the basics of email and the Apple Mail app. We explore the Mail app to learn about sending/reading emails, checking your inbox, and clearing junk and archive folders.
The Photos App on iPhone: A Deep Dive
This class explores all the available features on the iPhone's Photos app, including using Favorites and albums to organize photos, sharing photos with friends and family, and creating short compilations of photos and videos.
Teen Volunteers: Program Aides
Help out at our craft program for kids! This is for teen volunteers who have filled out an online application. Don't forget your service log form so a staff member can sign it!
National Quilt Day Celebration
To celebrate National Quilting Day, Cornerstone Quilters Guild invites you to our mini quilt show today in Dexter Hall from 10:00-2:00. The room will be filled with many quilts, and ongoing demonstrations of quilting techniques that highlight the diverse world of quilting--from traditional to modern to contemporary.…Learn More
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Saturday Acoustic Roots Jam-SARJ
An acoustic only music jam. Open to all 18+. From September through May the group meets at Charlton Public Library, and from June through August the group meets at an off-site location. Email Rich at Cule5632@gmail. com for more information.
Play Scrabble
Join us for a fun afternoon playing Scrabble! We have boards (and dictionaries) ready and waiting for you to play with us!
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library's Digital Skill Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.…Learn More
Open Session with Olive the Therapy Dog
This is an open session to visit with our Therapy Dog, Olive. Olive is trained and licensed through Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.
Job Applications part 2
In this session, participants will get an overview of the job application process. Attendees will learn how to search for job openings online, tailor resumes and cover letters, and avoid common mistakes in digital interviews. This session includes helpful tips, resources, and guidance to support successful job applications.…Learn More
Drop-in Needle Felting For Adults
This time is just for you to drop-in and work on your projects! There will be needles, wool, and pads for use but no formal instruction or project planned. Feel free to bring a project you've already started or use our supplies to bring your ideas to life.…Learn More
Drop-in Needle Felting For Adults
This time is just for you to drop-in and work on your projects! There will be needles, wool, and pads for use but no formal instruction or project planned. Feel free to bring a project you've already started or use our supplies to bring your ideas to life.…Learn More
Young Scientists Stem Program
Join us for a free in-person “Young Scientists” series facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. For ages 3-6 years. Registration is required.
Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group
The Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:00. There is no registration, and all are welcome to join us. Bring your current project or swing by for some assistance and great conversation.
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
One-on-One Tech Help
Do you have a more complicated question than we can cover during Drop-in Tech Help? Would you like to learn some basic email or internet skills? Make a one-on-one appointment with the Charlton Library's Digital Skills Instructor and get 60 minutes of dedicated support.…Learn More
CULE- Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble
This club is a FREE, fun, low stress and entertaining way for adults 18+ to learn music together.
Bay Path Career Technical Initiative Program Info Session
Staff from the Career Technical Institute at Bay Path will present an information session about their program. Everyone is welcome to attend, no registration is necessary. Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School received $893,480 as part of a grant through the Workforce Skills Cabinet to provide training and placement to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals for positions in Auto Collision, Building and General Maintenance Technician, Culinary Arts, Manufacturing, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Sheet Metal.…Learn More
