Natick, Morse Institute Library

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

Bring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned reading, so you get to read what you want! Drop in if you have time or register to get event reminders. The Fridays change, so check our calendar for future dates!Questions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.…Learn More

Drop into the children's department 9:30-3:00pm for a puzzle-tastic time! We'll have puzzles for all ages and abilities! No registration required - all ages welcome.

Drop into the children's department 9:30-3:00pm for a puzzle-tastic time! We'll have puzzles for all ages and abilities! No registration required - all ages welcome.

Join Walnut Hill School for the Arts students to learn various art techniques. Teens and Adults with all levels of experience are welcome. Registration required for each date.

For ages 11-18, registration required. Celebrate spring with this green house model kit perfect for your bookshelf!Kits for registered participants will be at the circulation desk starting April 13 and must be picked up by Friday, May 1. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More

Join us Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn More

Nutrition and Wellness Foundations for Everyday HealthJoin registered dietitian Janel Funk, MS, RDN, LDN for a free four-week series designed to help you build practical, sustainable habits for better health, without overhauling your entire life. Series Schedule (6:30–7:30 PM):March 24: The Balanced Plate FormulaMarch 31: Fueling Your Body for Steady EnergyApril 7: Sleep, Stress, and Lifestyle Habits That MatterApril 14: From Plan to Plate: Smart Shopping & Simple PrepLocation:Community RoomMorse Institute Library14 East Central StreetNatick, MARegistration is required.…Learn More

Join us for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome! Performers can sign up for a 5min/10 min time slot on a first come first served basis.…Learn More

Register for this author talk:libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Register and ask questions of the author.…Learn More

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, April 15 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn More

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, April 15 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.

For teens 11-18, drop-in activity (no registration). Happy early release day! Come work on a scratch art page in the Teen Room or take one to go. Available while supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library.

Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteIn The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.…Learn More

Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, April 16 @3:45pm. This week we are creating button pins! This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Each Tween Exploration program requires its own registration.

This class is for adults and registration is required. *Start your crochet journey with this cute bunny project!This crochet class is geared towards complete beginners. However, if you have crochet experience, you are still free to register and help your neighbors :)One of our librarians, Suzanne, will share some of the resources available at the library to help you on your crochet journey.…Learn More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

Come join us Saturday, April 18 @10:00-11:30am for a LEGO family event! Drop in and build anything you like - we provide the LEGOs. This program is for children ages 4+ with a grownup partner. No registration is required.

Did you know that gourmet mushrooms can cost $30 per pound in the store? Learn how to grow your own mushrooms using limited space! Join us in welcoming Kate, Certified Master Gardener and owner of Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for this Indoor Mushroom Growing lecture.…Learn More

REGISTER FOR LINK HEREAntarctica is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth, filled with geological marvels and remarkable wildlife. In celebration of Earth Day, join Road Scholar expert Nicole Flores for an introduction to this remote continent.…Learn More

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteAward-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.…Learn More

Registration for this in-person event is suggested, but not required. Patrons who register will receive an event reminder and any updates about the event. Registration also helps us know how many chairs we need. About the movie:Space Jam: A New Legacy, Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI.…Learn More

Red Cross Blood Drive

NAA Art Reception

Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.

For tweens and teens (ages 11-18), registration required. Come put together a 2-in-1 lantern kit! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library.

Join us for this fun family vacation week event with naturalist Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature! This live animal program will feature creatures from the rainforest. There will be two showings on Thursday, April 23: one at 3:00 and one at 4:00.…Learn More

Join us for this fun family vacation week event with naturalist Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature! This live animal program will feature creatures from the rainforest. There will be two showings on Thursday, April 23: one at 3:00 and one at 4:00.…Learn More

Registration for this event is suggested, but not required. Patrons who register will receive an event reminder and any updates about the event. Registration also helps us know how many chairs we need. Memphis has a rich and influential musical history.…Learn More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

Drop into the children's department and craft on Saturday, April 25 anytime from 10:00 - 11:30am! No registration required. Geared for kids from preschool through early elementary. This week we will be making fish out of CDs!

Registration for this in-person event is suggested, but not required. Patrons who register will receive an event reminder and any updates about the event. Registration also helps us know how many chairs we need. About the Documentary:THE LIBRARIANS, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in.…Learn More

Come to the Morse Institute Library and learn to make your own paper sheets, and seed bookmarks. We will be making paper from newspaper pulp with some dyes available. For enhanced paper features, we will also be incorporating seeds to create a bookmark that you can plant! This program is intended for novice paper-makers and will be run by one of your seed librarians - Kate! Adults, teens, and tweens (11 and up) are all welcome.…Learn More

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about historic resources in-house and online you can use to start researching the history of Natick! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start your research.

Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Bring them to a lively cultural workshop featuring an interactive story reading, arts and crafts and more. Children’s author and cultural educator Windy Pham will host this energizing and educational program focusing on the 12 zodiac animals.…Learn More

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More

Join us Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn More

Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about Library and other online resources you can use to start researching your family history! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start, and grow your family tree.…Learn More

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, April 29 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn More

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, April 29 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.

Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.

Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, April 30 @3:45pm. This week we are creating magnet bug mazes! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we celebrate the Bicentennial Quilt created by Fleur Mahal's 5th grade class at Ben Hem School in 1976. Hear reflections from Ms. Mahal and the students who worked on the quilt. Current students in the Wilson Middle School Pops Chorus, directed by Heather Moretz, will perform a medley from Hamilton: An American Musical, and soloists Charlotte and Ian Kuong will sing two patriotic songs.…Learn More

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?Register and ask questions of the author.…Learn More

For ages 11-18, no registration required. Teens are invited to stop by the Teen Room where we will have a coloring supply station set up all month in recognition of Mental Health Month. All supplies provided, just come by and take a break from your busy day either on your own or with your friends.…Learn More

For ages 11-18, no registration required. Teens are invited to stop by the Teen Room where we will have a coloring supply station set up all month in recognition of Mental Health Month. All supplies provided, just come by and take a break from your busy day either on your own or with your friends.…Learn More

Hold for Art in Bloom

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

Come join Hugh Hanley as he brings this fun musical adventure each month for families with children ages 2-7! No registration is required at this drop in event on select Fridays @10:30am. It will be held in the storycraft room on the lower level of the library.…Learn More

For teens and tweens, ages 11-18. Teens are invited to stop by and work on the puzzle on the Teen Room table.

For teens and tweens ages 11-18, no registration required. We know can be a stressful time between AP tests, end of the year assignments, and final exams. So come pick up one of our Study Break Kits filled with short activities, stress-busting fidgets, and local mental health resources! Kits will be available in the Teen Room starting at 10 AM until they run out.…Learn More

Come join us Saturday, May 2 @10:00-11:30am for a LEGO family event! Drop in and build anything you like - we provide the LEGOs. This program is for children ages 4+ with a grownup partner. No registration is required.

View the Natick Garden Club's unique floral arrangements inspired by books and art created by Natick Art Association artists

Hold for Art in Bloom

View the Natick Garden Club's unique floral arrangements inspired by books and art created by Natick Art Association artists

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More

Registration for this event is suggested, but not required. Patrons who register will receive an event reminder and any updates about the event. Registration also helps us know how many chairs we need. Award-winning pianist Liana Paniyeva will present a powerful and expressive solo recital featuring masterworks of the Romantic repertoire.…Learn More

Join us Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn More

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club! This months cookbook is Ripe figs : recipes and stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus by Yasmin Khan. The cookbook is on display at the Reference Desk and available for check out at Circulation.…Learn More

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, May 6 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn More

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, May 6 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.

This program is for adults and registration is required. *Lippan is a folk art style from India that uses clay and cut mirrors to make beautiful art. Originally a mural form of art, come in to learn the technique and take home with you tea light holders that will be perfect for any space in your home (or as a gift to someone special!).…Learn More

Christine is an artist living in Framingham, Massachusetts. She started her love for art at the Danforth Art School in 2019. With no prior formal training, she learned along the way. Her art is inspired by colors that bring a certain feeling as they start and finish by layers and layers with elements.…Learn More

Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.

We are a group of 20- and 30-something book lovers in Natick who will meet once a month to discuss a book that we have decided on and all read. Every month we will vote on the next book to read and do guided discussion on the book we have read, as well as have time to mingle and talk about the book in smaller groups.…Learn More

The YAB is the Teen Room's Youth Advisory Board for tweens and teen ages 11-18. The YAB members meet approximately once a month to hang out, have their voice heard about library programs, suggest books and other materials for the teen collection, write book reviews, help with special projects, do fun activities, & more!We ask that Yabbers sign up for each meeting they plan to attend so that materials can be planned.…Learn More

Location: 143 Mill St, NatickEast Building: 1:30pm-2:30pm; West Building: 2:30pm-3:30pmAt the Morse Institute Library Bookmobile, you can: register for a library card, check out books and puzzles for all ages, return your library materials, and get information about library programs and resources.…Learn More

Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, May 7 @3:45pm. This week we are creating stomp rockets! This program is for children in grades 2-5. Registration is required.

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.…Learn More

This program is for adults and registration is required. Everyone loves a good cat video…but what if your cat isn’t acting quite as cute as the ones you see on the internet? Are you tired of your cat thinking “outside the box?" Or are you living with a hardcore shredder - and I don’t mean snowboarding! And when it comes to your multi-cat household – why can’t they all just get along? Meet Dr.…Learn More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

Bring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned reading, so you get to read what you want! Drop in if you have time or register to get event reminders. The Fridays change, so check our calendar for future dates!Questions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.…Learn More

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the children's department on Saturday, May 9 @10:00am!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.

Step into a meditative experience that restores balance and inner peace. Feel the frequency of healing. Join us as we welcome Brandy Lefsyk, PTA, E-RYT 500, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Channel, Sound Healer. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴.…Learn More

Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More

Join us Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn More

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.…Learn More

Join us for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome! Performers can sign up for a 5min/10 min time slot on a first come first served basis.…Learn More

Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, May 13 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn More

Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, May 13 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.

For teens 11-18, drop-in activity between 2 - 4:30 PM, but supplies are limited. Come stop by the Teen Room and enjoy a meditative art activity in recognition of Mental Health Month. We will have coloring, paint by sticker art, and scratch art options…Learn More

Children's Mental Health Awareness month craftJoin us to make our own Breathing Wand to practice mindfulness. 3:3o-4:30PMChildren's Library, Lower Level

Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.

Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.…Learn More

Join us for an afternoon of in-person activities in the children's department on Thursday, May 14 @3:45pm. This week we are doing all things STEAM! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.

Space is limited and registration is required. This presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and programs available to early retirees.…Learn More

Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More

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Join us Saturday, May 16 for a day of board games in the children's department! We'll have games out on our tables from 9:30-3:00pm. Families with children of any age are welcome to stop by!