Monson Free Library and Reading Room Association

Monson Free Library's Annual Epic Craft Swap is Back!Join us for our 4th annual craft swap!There will be a wide variety of donated art & craft supplies available for FREE!No purchases will be necessary during the swap, take as much or as little art…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

APPETITE FOR ART An Art Discussion Group! Each month we dive into a new topic or artist. This month we will be discussing ? Anyone with an interest in art is welcome!

All are welcome to join the Friends of the Library.

Needle Felted BirdNeedle felt a bird with red accents perched on a real branch. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this workshop offers a creative and relaxing way to explore needle felted wool. Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment.…Learn More

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft!Recommended for ages 3-6 years old!No registration required.

Start Vacation Week with snack, pajamas and a cartoon film about a rat who cooks Ratatouille! Ages 12-18.

Join us for Monson Free Library’s first Gardening Club for Kids!Dig in, get curious, and grow something amazing!Learn the basics of gardening in this program that will run from March through the Summer. YOUTH WILL MAINTAIN CONTAINER GARDENS WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.…Learn More

Bring your book and join us forSilent Book ClubWELCOME TO INTROVERT HAPPY HOUR!At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers and book types are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books. .. it's BYOBook! Community members will gather in the reading room, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour or so of sustained silent reading.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Celebrate Earth Day!Drop in for Crafts and Activities for kids and teens?

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Join us at the library to play BOOK BINGO!Winners can select from an assortment of books to take home as prizes! Ages 6 - 12…Learn More

Dungeons and Dragons continues at the MFL!One-off and short form campaigns perfect for first-time players. We'll teach you how to play!First-time players email sthomas@cwmars. org BEFORE attending your first session. Ages 12-18

LEARN THE BASIC OF VISIBLE MENDING with Catherine Karp of CKreviveOur instructor will teahc 5 - 6 basic stitches which can be used to mend almost any kind of textile. Bring items that need repair with you so you can get started. Beginners can make a sampler using the stitches and techniques that will be taught.…Learn More

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft!Recommended for ages 3-6 years old!No registration required.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONSJoin our first ADULTS ONLY D&D campaign!This campaign will use the official adventure Dragon of Icepire Peak! Travel the lands around the remote town of Phandalin, assist locals, complete quests, and grow in strength - eventually facing the dragon threatening the countryside.…Learn More

SCRABBLE NIGHTAdults & Teens of all skill levels are invited to join in a friendly game of Scrabble! We provide the boards, you bring the fun! Always the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Join us to celebrate Earth Day and make a feather bookmark out of recycled leather!Ages 15 - AdultAll supplies will be provided. Registration is required!This program will be with Jill from Wildflower Tradepost Boutique!

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Help your child explore their senses and develop fine motor skills through tactile play and age appropriate manipulative toys. We'll take it out-side on the patio for sand and water play whenever the weather cooperates! Recommended ages…Learn More

Children and their caregivers are invited to listen to a story and enjoy tea party themed snacks at the libraryAges 4+Registration Required

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft!Recommended for ages 3-6 years old!No registration required.

Join us for our monthly Forget Me Not Memory Cafe!This event was created to provide special time and a private space for caregivers and their person to attend together. Come for a safe, calm space and enjoy a variety of activities that will be different each month.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Lego TimeJoin us at the library for fun time with Legos! Tired of stepping on Legos at home? Let them build at the library! We'll supply the blocks and workspace. Participants can attempt a Lego challenge or simply build a creation of their choosing! Lego creations cannot go home, but we will happily take a photo of them for you to show off! Ages 5-12 Younger siblings are welcome to play on the floor with Duplos or Mega Blocks but please be mindful- Legos are a choking hazard and could be dropped from the older children's work-spaces.

Donation Day for the MFL Tag Sale!Doing spring cleaning? Donate unwanted items (in good condition) to the MFL Tag Sale!Proceeds to benefit the Library's Window Replacement Project.

Donation Day for the MFL Tag Sale!Doing spring cleaning? Donate unwanted items (in good condition) to the MFL Tag Sale!Proceeds to benefit the Library's Window Replacement Project.

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Monson Free Library's Tag SaleProceeds to benefit the Library's Window Replacement Project. On the patio rain or shine!

MA KID'S LIT FESTThe Monson Free Library will host author Lisa Stringfellow for a family-friendly event celebrating her middle grade fantasy novel, Kingdom of Dust, which received Mass Book Award Honors in 2025!The event will open with a discussion of Lisa’s new book and the traditions and inspirations that shape her fantasy worlds.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Dungeons and Dragons continues at the MFL!One-off and short form campaigns perfect for first-time players. We'll teach you how to play!First-time players email sthomas@cwmars. org BEFORE attending your first session. Ages 12-18

The Monson Free Library welcomes Old Sturbridge Village for a reading ofOne Girl’s Voice by Vivian KirkfieldParticipants will listen to the story of Lucy Stone, an activist for women’s suffrage and abolition from West Brookfield, MA. Afterwards,…Learn More

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Learn the art ofKINUSAIGAJapanese art form of “silk painting” or “fabric painting. ”Join us at the Monson Free Library for a fun afternoon of Kinusaiga – a no-sew Japanese inspired art form where you tuck colorful fabric scraps into grooves on a board to create beautiful, textured pieces.…Learn More

Bring your book and join us forSilent Book ClubWELCOME TO INTROVERT HAPPY HOUR!At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers and book types are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books. .. it's BYOBook! Community members will gather in the reading room, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour or so of sustained silent reading.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

APPETITE FOR ART An Art Discussion Group! Each month we dive into a new topic or artist. This month we will be discussing ? Anyone with an interest in art is welcome!

All are welcome to join the Friends of the Library.

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

SCRABBLE NIGHTAdults & Teens of all skill levels are invited to join in a friendly game of Scrabble! We provide the boards, you bring the fun! Always the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Dungeons and Dragons continues at the MFL!One-off and short form campaigns perfect for first-time players. We'll teach you how to play!First-time players email sthomas@cwmars. org BEFORE attending your first session. Ages 12-18

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Join us for our monthly Forget Me Not Memory Cafe!This event was created to provide special time and a private space for caregivers and their person to attend together. Come for a safe, calm space and enjoy a variety of activities that will be different each month.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Lego TimeJoin us at the library for fun time with Legos! Tired of stepping on Legos at home? Let them build at the library! We'll supply the blocks and workspace. Participants can attempt a Lego challenge or simply build a creation of their choosing! Lego creations cannot go home, but we will happily take a photo of them for you to show off! Ages 5-12 Younger siblings are welcome to play on the floor with Duplos or Mega Blocks but please be mindful- Legos are a choking hazard and could be dropped from the older children's work-spaces.

Help your child explore their senses and develop fine motor skills through tactile play and age appropriate manipulative toys. We'll take it out-side on the patio for sand and water play whenever the weather cooperates! Recommended ages…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

Dungeons and Dragons continues at the MFL!One-off and short form campaigns perfect for first-time players. We'll teach you how to play!First-time players email sthomas@cwmars. org BEFORE attending your first session. Ages 12-18

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Bring your book and join us forSilent Book ClubWELCOME TO INTROVERT HAPPY HOUR!At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers and book types are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books. .. it's BYOBook! Community members will gather in the reading room, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour or so of sustained silent reading.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Join us at upstairs at the library for simple songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and playtime for babies!Introduce your little ones to the sounds and rhythms of music and the spoken word to give them a head start on language learning! We will do lots of movement rhymes and finger plays which can help build fine and gross motor skills that are essential in your child’s development.…Learn More

APPETITE FOR ART An Art Discussion Group! Each month we dive into a new topic or artist. This month we will be discussing ? Anyone with an interest in art is welcome!

SCRABBLE NIGHTAdults & Teens of all skill levels are invited to join in a friendly game of Scrabble! We provide the boards, you bring the fun! Always the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons continues at the MFL!One-off and short form campaigns perfect for first-time players. We'll teach you how to play!First-time players email sthomas@cwmars. org BEFORE attending your first session. Ages 12-18

Join us at the library for Toddler TimeToddlers are on the move and need their own playtime! Sing songs, make friends, and play with puzzles, blocks, and other age-appropriate toys upstairs in the DeSantis Community Room. Recommended for ages 1-3 years old.…Learn More

Join Randy Emerson at The Monson Library for Qi GongAll skill levels welcome!No registration required.