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August 1. 1 event.
Friday, August 111:30 AM—1:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Junior Creators: HTML and CSS
This hands-on course introduces students in grades 7–10 to the fundamentals of web design using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Students will learn how to structure content, create visually appealing layouts, and build their very own personal or project-based websites from the ground up.…Learn More
August 2. 3 events.Saturday, August 22:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Saturday, August 21:00—2:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED: Chapters in Common Book Group
Join the Chapters in Common book group and broaden your perspective through engaging fiction and nonfiction. Each quarter, we select a thought-provoking book and explore its central themes across three dynamic discussions. By examining the book through various lenses, we discover new insights and grow from each other’s unique experiences.…Learn More
Saturday, August 22:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Learn Chess: From Beginner to Intermediate
It's your move! In this engaging series of chess instruction sessions, Avighna M of St John's will help chess beginners really understand how the game is played. Join each week or as your schedule allows to learn more about opening moves, attacking and defending, middle game and endgame principles, and how to use these strategies and lessons to improve on your own.…Learn More
Saturday, August 22:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
African Groove
Join us for a vibrant and energetic African dance class that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the continent! This volunteer-led session will introduce participants to traditional African dance styles, rhythms, and movements from various regions.…Learn More
August 3. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 3Library Closed
August 4. 1 event.
Monday, August 43:30—4:45 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out!
August 5. 4 events.
Tuesday, August 51:00—2:30 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.
Tuesday, August 52:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Youth Cybersecurity
We’re Bhavishka, Vasudha, and Keerthi, Girl Scouts working on our Silver Award project! We’re helping kids learn how to stay safe online. Scams and hacking can be confusing and scary, so we’re creating easy lessons and doing fun, hands-on activities to teach you about cybersecurity.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 55:00—6:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Assemble Sensory Pillows
Come to the library and help assemble sensory pillows for the people living in the memory care unit at Shrewsbury Crossing! You'll be adding fidgets as well as doing minimal sewing! Sensory pillows are helpful for people dealing with anxiety, so these…Learn More
Tuesday, August 56:30—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Assemble Sensory Pillows
Come to the library and sew sensory pillows for the people living in the memory care unit at Shrewsbury Crossing! Sensory pillows are helpful for people dealing with anxiety, so these pillows are going to directly help people in our community! This program…Learn More
August 6. 2 events.Wednesday, August 63:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Wednesday, August 66:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Join us for a Wicked good time plaing trivia! Test your knowledge on the book, play, and movie! More details to come!
Wednesday, August 63:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Teens Take Over the Kitchen
Impress your friends and family with some new recipes! In this summer series of cooking classes we’ll be focusing on foods that are great for hot days. Participants will get to experiment with ingredients and flavors as they learn how to make the following dishes:July 9th - Onigiri (Rice Balls with Vegetarian Fillings)July 23rd - Picnic/Tea Party SpreadAugust 6th - Fresh Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Register for each class (July 9th, 23rd, and August 6th) separately.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 66:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Wicked Trivia
Join us for a Wicked good time plaing trivia! Test your knowledge on the book, play, and movie! More details to come!August 7. 2 events.
Thursday, August 72:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Youth Cybersecurity
We’re Bhavishka, Vasudha, and Keerthi, Girl Scouts working on our Silver Award project! We’re helping kids learn how to stay safe online. Scams and hacking can be confusing and scary, so we’re creating easy lessons and doing fun, hands-on activities to teach you about cybersecurity.…Learn More
Thursday, August 74:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving!
Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum.…Learn More
August 8. 2 events.Friday, August 812:00—12:45 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Friday, August 82:30—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Friday, August 812:00—12:45 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Health4Humanity
Understanding and performing CPR can save lives, and teaching these skills to children at a young age increases the likelihood that they will pursue certification later in life. To bridge the knowledge gap in younger demographics, we conduct interactive workshops led by CPR and EMT certified professionals across the country.…Learn More
Friday, August 82:30—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Painting with Watercolor Crayons
Join us while we paint with watercolor crayons! Whether you've used watercolor crayons before or you're completely new to the medium, this program is perfect for you! We'll start with a brief introduction to using watercolor crayons, then we'll move into painting our own pictures! For grades 5-12, registration required.…Learn More
August 9. 3 events.
Saturday, August 910:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED - Introduction to Poetry
This two-part workshop series invites teens in the Shrewsbury community to explore the art of poetry through reading, discussion, and hands-on writing exercises! The workshops aim to create a welcoming and creative space where students can get an introduction to the art of poetry, experiment with language, and develop their own unique voices.…Learn More
Saturday, August 92:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Learn Chess: From Beginner to Intermediate
It's your move! In this engaging series of chess instruction sessions, Avighna M of St John's will help chess beginners really understand how the game is played. Join each week or as your schedule allows to learn more about opening moves, attacking and defending, middle game and endgame principles, and how to use these strategies and lessons to improve on your own.…Learn More
Saturday, August 93:00—4:45 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Brain Bites: Feed Your Mood, Trick Your Mind
Brain Bites: Feed Your Mood, Trick Your Mind is a hands-on workshop exploring how everyday foods and spices affect brain chemistry and emotions. Through interactive tasting stations, brain-based games, and psychology illusions, you will discover the science behind mood-boosting nutrients and how simple “mind tricks” can change how we think and feel.…Learn More
August 10. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 10Library Closed
August 11. 1 event.
Monday, August 113:30—4:45 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out!
August 12. 2 events.Tuesday, August 123:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Tuesday, August 121:00—2:30 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.
Tuesday, August 123:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Young Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED - Backwards Book Club
The club where you read the book AFTER the meeting! Join us every other week for a themed activity, then take home a recommended book to enjoy. For rising grades 5-12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.…Learn More
August 13. 1 event.
Wednesday, August 133:00—6:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED - Dungeons and Dragons with Jeff Wolfson
Join the party! Experienced Dungeon Master Jeff Wolfson will take you on a wild ride through a standalone three hour campaign - perfect for Dungeons and Dragons newbies and more experienced players. No prep work required, just come ready to have fun! For rising grades 5-8.…Learn More
August 14. 2 events.
Thursday, August 143:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Locker Chandelier Craft
Getting ready for the new school year? Make a unique locker chandelier that actually lights up!For rising grades 5-12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
Thursday, August 144:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving!
Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum.…Learn More
August 15. 0 events.
August 16. 3 events.Saturday, August 162:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Paddington in Peru (2025), 106 min. rated PG, popcorn provided
Saturday, August 1610:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED - Introduction to Poetry
This two-part workshop series invites teens in the Shrewsbury community to explore the art of poetry through reading, discussion, and hands-on writing exercises! The workshops aim to create a welcoming and creative space where students can get an introduction to the art of poetry, experiment with language, and develop their own unique voices.…Learn More
Saturday, August 162:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Movie screening "Paddington in Peru" 2025, 106 minutes, Rated PG
Paddington in Peru (2025), 106 min. rated PG, popcorn providedSaturday, August 162:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Learn Chess: From Beginner to Intermediate
It's your move! In this engaging series of chess instruction sessions, Avighna M of St John's will help chess beginners really understand how the game is played. Join each week or as your schedule allows to learn more about opening moves, attacking and defending, middle game and endgame principles, and how to use these strategies and lessons to improve on your own.…Learn More
August 17. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 17Library Closed
August 18. 2 events.Monday, August 186:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Monday, August 183:30—4:45 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out!
Monday, August 186:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Longsword Basics
A historical martial art that had died out is being brought back to life! Join us for a fun lesson on German Long Sword. See how we reconstruct the techniques from period texts and try it out yourself. Participants should wear clothes that will be comfortable for wielding a large sword outside.…Learn More
August 19. 3 events.
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreIn space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 191:00—2:30 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.
Tuesday, August 192:00—2:45 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 193:30—4:15 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreAugust 20. 2 events.In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreIn space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 2011:00—11:45 AMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 2012:30—1:15 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreAugust 21. 3 events.In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreThursday, August 213:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Thursday, August 2110:00—10:45 AMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s home on the moon.…Learn MoreThursday, August 213:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Pop Stars and Popsicles
You did it! Now. .. join the youth services librarians to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with popsicles and karaoke fun! While supplies last. This is an all-ages family program. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.…Learn More
Thursday, August 214:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving!
Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum.…Learn More
August 22. 1 event.Friday, August 221:30—2:15 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Friday, August 221:30—2:15 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Cross-Stitch Keychains
Feeling crafty? Need a new keychain for your backpack? Let's make one before school starts! We're making cross-stitch keychains. No experience necessary. This craft will be quick and easy, geared towards beginners, and you'll leave with a cute keychain for the new school year! For rising grades 5-12.…Learn More
August 23. 1 event.
Saturday, August 232:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Learn Chess: From Beginner to Intermediate
It's your move! In this engaging series of chess instruction sessions, Avighna M of St John's will help chess beginners really understand how the game is played. Join each week or as your schedule allows to learn more about opening moves, attacking and defending, middle game and endgame principles, and how to use these strategies and lessons to improve on your own.…Learn More
August 24. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 24Library Closed
August 25. 1 event.
Monday, August 253:30—4:45 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out!
August 26. 2 events.
Tuesday, August 261:00—2:30 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start.
Tuesday, August 264:00—6:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Cave Explorations: A Kids Coding Event
This is a collaborative learning event between Iridium Tutoring and Little Innovators, Big Dreams (LIBD). Kids will have the chance to do a fun science experiment, in addition to working with Wonder Dash robots, centered around the cave exploration theme.…Learn More
August 27. 0 events.
August 28. 1 event.
Thursday, August 284:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
CANCELED - Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving!
Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum.…Learn More
August 29. 1 event.
Friday, August 293:30—4:45 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Friday Fun for Teens
Drop in each week for a different activity - some relaxing, some crafty, some ridiculous, some delicious.
For grades 5-12. No registration necessary.
August 30. 1 closure. 0 events.
Saturday, August 30Library Closed
August 31. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 31Library Closed
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