January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed

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Thursday, January 210:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Wiggle WordsJoin Miss Sonja  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.…Learn More

Thursday, January 210:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Coloring Club

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required)
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Friday, January 32:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Good Day Memory Café

A memory café is a welcoming place for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and their care partners. The Memory Café will meet on the first and third Friday of every month from 2:00-3:30 PM in the library. ContactMichael Zeller mzeller@cwmars.…Learn More

Friday, January 33:30—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.  
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Saturday, January 41:30—2:30 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Origami for Young Creators

Join us in unfolding the magical world of Origami, designed exclusively for young children in grade levels 2 and 3. The art of Origami is known to help children build motor skills, enhance spatial reasoning, understand symmetry and observe patterns as they transform ordinary paper into extraordinary creations.…Learn More
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Monday, January 610:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Tiny Tots PlaygroupThis 45-minute open playgroup is for children under three and their grownups. (Siblings welcome!) This is a great opportunity to socialize and learn from one another!

Monday, January 66:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Build It Club

Build It ClubDrop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including  KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator.
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Tuesday, January 710:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Book Beats

Book BeatsJoin Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for  preschoolers and their grownups. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 89:30—10:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.

Wednesday, January 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.
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Thursday, January 910:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Wiggle WordsJoin Miss Sonja  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.…Learn More

Thursday, January 910:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Coloring Club

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required)

Thursday, January 96:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Indian Art Workshop

Join Artist Sunanda Sahay for a demonstration and workshop in Mithila/Madhubani art of Bihar, India! Ms. Sahay has been painting publicly for over a decade and has held exhibitions and workshops at the Peabody Essex Museum (2007, 2009, 2010), Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), the National Heritage Museum(with Vision-Aid), Boston Childrens’ Museum, Danforth Museum, the Massachusetts College of Art etc.…Learn More

Thursday, January 96:00—8:45 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Dungeons & Dragons at the LibraryEmbark on a journey to the magical realms of Dungeons and Dragons! You will be joining a game world populated by players through out central mass as you quest to save or the world… or perhaps destroy it!Dungeons and Dragons is a roleplaying adventure where up to 8 players act out various characters in a fantasy world.…Learn More

Thursday, January 97:00—8:00 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Teen Writing Club

Teen Writing ClubWriters and aspiring writers are invited to join this new club for teens. Bring a work in progress or try something new. Over the course of the hour we'll write, play games, work with prompts, and enjoy snacks. Writers of all skill and experience levels welcome - we're here to have fun! This club  will meet on the second Thursday of each month during the school year.…Learn More
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Friday, January 103:30—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.  
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Sunday, January 122:30—4:00 PMZoom

African Art Series: Case Studies

Join us on Zoom for our African Art Series in partnership with the Groton Public Library and the Fitchburg Art Museum! This talk highlights art in a cultural context: the Yoruba of Nigeria and the Dogon of Mali. Please register at the following link: https://us02web.…Learn More
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Monday, January 135:30—6:00 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Mindfulness Mondays

Mindfulness MondaysWind down your evening at the library with this storytime best suited for families with children aged 3-6. We will share stories, songs, breathing techniques, and simple yoga poses as we practice regulating our emotions, our bodies, and our minds . (Admittance…Learn More

Monday, January 136:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Build It Club

Build It ClubDrop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including  KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator.

Monday, January 138:00—8:45 PMYoung Adult RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Teen Advisory Meeting

Teen Advisory MeetingWhat is Teen Advisory? It's a way for you to connect with the library and make your voice heard. It's a chance to see your ideas and opinions come to life. It's an easy way to earn volunteer credit by attending monthly meetings. Grades 5-12. Registration required.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 1410:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Book Beats

Book BeatsJoin Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for  preschoolers and their grownups. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 159:30—10:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.

Wednesday, January 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.
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Thursday, January 1610:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Wiggle WordsJoin Miss Sonja  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.…Learn More

Thursday, January 1610:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Coloring Club

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required)

Thursday, January 166:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

National Hot Tea Day

Learn about the therapeutic properties of teas and herbs and make your own loose-leaf tea blends!

Thursday, January 167:00—8:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Reading Glasses- 20's & 30's Book Club

Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet. New attendees, please email SPLreference@cwmars.…Learn More
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Friday, January 172:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Good Day Memory Café

A memory café is a welcoming place for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and their care partners. The Memory Café will meet on the first and third Friday of every month from 2:00-3:30 PM in the library. ContactMichael Zeller, mzeller@cwmars.…Learn More

Friday, January 173:30—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.  
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Monday, January 20Library Closed

Monday, January 2010:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Tiny Tots PlaygroupThis 45-minute open playgroup is for children under three and their grownups. (Siblings welcome!) This is a great opportunity to socialize and learn from one another!…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2110:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Book Beats

Book BeatsJoin Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for  preschoolers and their grownups. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 229:30—10:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.

Wednesday, January 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.
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Thursday, January 2310:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Wiggle WordsJoin Miss Sonja  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.…Learn More

Thursday, January 2310:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Coloring Club

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required)

Thursday, January 236:30—7:30 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Cookbook Book Club

A cookbook will be selected every month and copies will be available at the main desk during the first week of the month. Participants are invited to choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.…Learn More
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Friday, January 243:30—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.  
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Saturday, January 2511:00 AM—2:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Brunch & Board Games

Come try out a new board game, or bring your own to set up a game! Brunch and Board games is intended for adults to try new games, teach games you love, and connect with others! There are some light snacks provided to keep you going! Come as a group or as an individual.…Learn More
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Monday, January 276:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Build It Club

Build It ClubDrop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including  KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator.
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Tuesday, January 2810:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Book Beats

Book BeatsJoin Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for  preschoolers and their grownups. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 299:30—10:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.

Wednesday, January 2910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Babies Books and Bubbles

Babies Books and BubblesJoin Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles!This program is intended for children ages 0-2 years old, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Please get a token per person at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the program.
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Thursday, January 3010:00—10:30 AMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wiggle Words

Wiggle WordsJoin Miss Sonja  in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words!  We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun!This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required.…Learn More

Thursday, January 3010:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Coloring Club

A perfect way to have fun and practice school readiness skills! For toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers. (No registration required)
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Friday, January 313:30—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.