Stoneham Public Library

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.…Learn More

Come chat about whatever it is that you're reading! Truly, whatever it is. We'll share, snack, and yap about books, what could be better?If you want something to read, I am going to chat about Hazelthorn by C. G Drews.

Peri/Menopause 101 is an empowering, myth-busting talk designed to cut through the noise around midlife hormone shifts. In a world where social media, wellness influencers, and conflicting headlines make it hard to know who to trust, this session brings clarity.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series Tuesday, April 14th at 7 PMJoin 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.…Learn More

Love a LEGO challenge? Want to show off your bricking building skills? Join us to access our large LEGO collection! This program is aimed towards elementary students, grades 1-6!

We want to hear from you!! Teens and tweens are welcome to join our Teen Advisory Board. Come chat with Katie and let her know which programs you want to have at SPL. The meeting should only last for 30-45ish minutes and counts for volunteer hours. PLUS, TAB members get first access to volunteer opportunities in Youth Services.…Learn More

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies, and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregivers! Meet in the Reading Room in the Junior Library.

“Embroidery with YuChin” is a monthly workshop held at the Stoneham library. The 1. 5 hour event takes place from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month, though the date may change due to holiday or weather conditions. Since its inception in October 2024, many members have found it a source of fun and joy.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick Wednesday, April 22nd at 2 PMAward-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.…Learn More

We want to provide a place for parents, nannies, and caregivers of infants to come and chat. Get out of the house, give the baby a new spot to look around, and talk to some other caregivers. This is a drop-in style program for you to meet with other infant caregivers! Meet in the Reading Room in the Junior Library.

T(w)eens can drop into for a casual coloring sesh after school. We'll have cute and cozy pages to color while you hang out or take a mid-homework break!

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.…Learn More

Calling all readers! Join our new book club for elementary kiddos. We’ll chat about what we read and have loads of fun! Grades 2-4. Pick up your book ahead of time at the Junior Circ desk!

Join us in the teen zone for graphic novel club! Do we talk about the book we pick? Sometimes. Do we chat, color, and have fun? Always! Pick up your copy of the book at the Junior Circulation desk! For tweens . (Grades 4+) Sign up required. Questions? Email kbardascino@noblenet.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds, Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author Thursday, April 30 at 7 PMJoin 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.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

On the first Friday of the month we will show a documentary, biopic, or historical film. This month's selection is The Fog of War (2003). "The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B.…Learn More

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

The Mysteries Around the World Group reads mysteries and meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Stoneham Room, unless otherwise noted. We look forward to welcoming you as a member. May's book is The Maidens by Alex Michaelides. "Edward Fosca is a murderer.…Learn More

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

“Embroidery with YuChin” is a monthly workshop held at the Stoneham library. The 1. 5 hour event takes place from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month, though the date may change due to holiday or weather conditions. Since its inception in October 2024, many members have found it a source of fun and joy.…Learn More

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Looking for something new and fun to do? Do you like to play chess, but don’t have anyone to play chess with? Chess players of all kinds -- beginners and experts, casual and serious -- are welcome to attend the Stoneham Public Library’s new program, Chess Club for Adults! Meetings will take place at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month in the Stoneham Room.…Learn More

On the third Friday of the month, we will hold a viewing of the Film Club movie choice. No registration required. All film screenings are free and open to the public. Due to budget cuts, we will no longer be able to provide snacks. This month we will show Bad Day at Black Rock (1955).…Learn More

Need a spot to bring your energetic toddler? Swing by the Junior Library for a drop in-program! We have special toys specifically picked for toddlers that will be available during this program! Guardians must remain with their child during the duration of the program.…Learn More

The Monday Night Book Group reads novels and the occasional nonfiction selection. The group meets on the last Monday of each month, in the Stoneham Room, at 7PM, unless otherwise noted. We are ready to welcome you to the discussion. No registration required.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

This photography presentation offers images from a unique point of view – the “Sky View. ” We are accustomed to viewing buildings, historic sites and colorful venues by looking at them straight ahead. What if you could see those same familiar sites from above, from a Sky View? The presentation includes aerial photographs of historic buildings, houses of worship, parks, light houses, and other colorful sites.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

The Mysteries Around the World Group reads mysteries and meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Stoneham Room, unless otherwise noted. We look forward to welcoming you as a member. No registration required. Questions? Contact Maureen Saltzman at saltzman@noblenet.…Learn More

On the first Friday of the month we will show a documentary, biopic, or historical film. This month's selection is The Times of Harvey Milk (1984). "A documentary of the successful career and assassination of San Francisco's first elected gay city supervisor.…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Looking for something new and fun to do? Do you like to play chess, but don’t have anyone to play chess with? Chess players of all kinds -- beginners and experts, casual and serious -- are welcome to attend the Stoneham Public Library’s new program, Chess Club for Adults! Meetings will take place at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month in the Stoneham Room.…Learn More

On the third Friday of the month, we will hold a viewing of the Film Club movie choice. No registration required. All film screenings are free and open to the public. Due to budget cuts, we will no longer be able to provide snacks. This month we will show Victim (1961).…Learn More

This drop-in style program is to encourage our young friends to socialize, play, and communicate with one another. This is not a staff-led program, but rather a time where kiddos of a similar age can come together and play!For babies 11ish months and up.…Learn More

“Embroidery with YuChin” is a monthly workshop held at the Stoneham library. The 1. 5 hour event takes place from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month, though the date may change due to holiday or weather conditions. Since its inception in October 2024, many members have found it a source of fun and joy.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More

This drop-in program is for anyone looking to play chess with others. There will not be a staff member leading the meeting. Meetings will take place at 7pm on every Thursday of the month in the Marcy Room. While some chess boards will be provided, players are also encouraged to bring their own boards.…Learn More