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Pirate Escape Room Tuesday, April 16th- Saturday, April 20th Tufts Library, Teen Program Room Your team has located the famed pirate ship Kraken that sank with a legendary treasure onboard. This is your chance to find the treasure before the other treasure hunters take it from right under your noses! Sessions for families, teens and tweens, new adults, and adults! Family Sessions: April 16th-10 AM and 2 PM, April 17th- 10 AM and 2 PM, April 18th- 10 AM and 6 PM, April 19th 10 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:30 PM, April 20th- 11:30 Teens and Tweens Sessions: April 16th- 4 PM, April 17th-4 PM New Adults Sessions: April 16th- 6 PM, April 20th 2:30 PM Adult Sessions: April 18th- 2PM, April 20th- 10 AM
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Jigsaw Jam Wednesday, April 3rd, 7:00-8:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133 Have you stayed up until 3am doing a jigsaw puzzle telling yourself that you will go to bed after finding just once more piece? Come chat with fellow jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts and maybe do some puzzling along the way. Adults only, please
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"Tell Me a Story" Storytelling for Parents and Other Caregivers Thursday, April 4th, 7:00 -8:30 PM Tufts Library, Multipurpose Room 138 This workshop will introduce story games, how to improvise with others, and techniques for how to take a written story and tell your own version. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Weymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Black Out Poetry Craft Saturday, April 13th, 3:00-4:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133 Blackout Poetry is when you take a book page and, using a Sharpie, create lines or images to blackout some of the words on the page. The remaining words on the page will create your poem. All materials will be provided.
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Meet the Poet Thomas Olivieri Saturday, April 13th, 2:00-3:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 138 Thomas will be reading poems from his second book Kings & Saints & Knights, and speaking about his writing and poetry.
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Boston Classical Guitar Society presents Espanoleria, a Voice and Guitar Concert Saturday, April 13th, 3:00-4:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 138 Fanny Lora is a vibrant artist, singer, music educator, Alexander Technique teacher, and choral director. As a singer, she specializes in Spanish/Latino repertoire and her genuine interpretations successfully bring the repertoire to life for the audience. Fanny is an active recitalist who also enjoys singing in private/public events, and operas. Dave McLellan has been performing in U.S., South America, Great Britain, and Europe since 1976. He has appeared in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall.
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Recollections Group Tuesday, April 16th, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Tufts Library, Multipurpose Room 138 Drop-In A place where seniors can come together to talk about days gone by and what they miss about them. Conversations will be guided through topics. This month's topic is Old TV Shows
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Adult Trivia: Broadway Edition Thursday, April 25th, 7:00-8:30 PM Tufts Library, Multipurpose Room 138 Come join library staff for a game of Adult Trivia: Broadway Edition! Teams can be up to four people. Questions will range from beginner to expert, so come and try your luck! The winning team will receive a prize!
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Book Clubs & Movie Screenings
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Book Chat Thursday, April 4th 10:00-11:00 AM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 232 An informal gathering to discuss your book recommendations or pans!
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Fiction Book Club for Adults Monday, April 8th 7:00-8:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133
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Adult Only Cook-A-Book Thursday, April 18th, 2:00-3:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 138 Theme is Chocolate We'll talk recipes and sample each other’s dishes. Check out one of the cookbooks at the Circulation Desk for recipe ideas.
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Adult Nonfiction Book Group Monday, April 22nd, 7:00-8:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133
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Celebrity Memoirs and Mocktails Thursday, April 11th, 6:30 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133 After the discussion, there will be time to socialize and sip on mocktails!
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Narcan Training Thursday, April 4th 5:30-6:30 PM @ Tufts Library Learn the identifying signs of an overdose, responding to an overdose, and administering Narcan.
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Blood Pressure Clinic Wednesdays April 10th & 24th 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133 Get your blood pressure under control with our friends at the Weymouth Health Department!
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Tech Classes @ Tufts Library
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Intro to the Internet Thursday, April 4th, 11:00 AM
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Hello Spring Reading Challenge March 1st - May 31st **Grades 7-12 Only** Read to the seed! Help your tree grow through the spring by completing the reading challenges listed below and check the box as you go. Record your titles on the "Hello Spring" sheet. Turn in your sheet & get a prize and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $20 Fuel America Gift Card.
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April Fools' Day Acrylics for Teens Monday, April 1st, 3:30-4:30 PM Tufts Library Teen Program Room Celebrate April Fool's Day with acrylic painting. We have tiny easels and standard size canvas. Grades 7-12 - register online.
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How to Make and Save Money in the Summer Monday, April 29th, 6:30-7:30 PM Tufts Library, Teen Program Room Join our friends from South Shore Bank during financial literacy month for a workshop about making and saving money in the summer!
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Needle Felted Monster with Pop Up Art School for Teens Tuesday, April 16th, 6:30-8:00 PM Tufts Library, Meeting Room 133 Craft a monster with wool. In this class, you'll learn the basics of needle felting. Pop up Art School will show you how to sculpt basic shapes with a barbed needle and how to create a monster face. Needle felting is fun, relaxing, and it’s easier than it looks!
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Anime & Manga Fan Club Thursday, April 24th, 3:30-4:30 PM Tufts Library, Teen Program Room Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to join the Anime/Manga Fan Club. Make mini manga books and stuff tea bags with loose tea to take home!
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Welcome to Magic School Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:30-6:30 PM Tufts Library, Teen Program Room **Grades 7-12 Only**
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Welcome to Magic School, Homeschool Edition Friday, April 5th, 10:30-11:30 AM Tufts Library, Teen Program Room **Grades 7-12 Only**
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Spanish Story Time with SELA School Friday, April 19th, 10:00-10:30 AM Join us at the Tufts Library for a Spanish Story Time and Craft. This event is free and open to the public, and we think children ages 1-5 will enjoy it the most!
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Sensational Story Time Yoga Wednesday, April 24th, 4:00 PM Registration Required Designed to support individuals/families with Autism, Sensational Story Time is a fun yoga class that brings books to life! This is an inclusive program. Little Bee Yoga provides visuals, modifications, support, and assistance to support and enhance the therapeutic experience. This program is sponsored by the ARC of the South Shore and the Friends of the Weymouth Libraries. Email Janine Birmingham at jbirmingham@arcsouthshore.org to register.
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After School Story Time with Miss Julie Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM Tufts Library Join Miss Julie for an afternoon story time and simple craft. |
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Baby Butterflies Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9:30-10:00 AM Tufts Library Stories and songs for children ages 0-3. Registration is required for each day you plan on attending.
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Hope For children ages 8-12 Thursday, April 4th, 4:00-5:00 PM Tufts Library
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Spencer For children ages 8-12 Wednesday, April 10th, 4:00-5:00 PM Tufts Library
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