Discover the exciting world of STEM with STEM for Society ! In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore robotics, coding, and engineering through fun, interactive activities like building circuits and programming basic robots. Led by high school mentors, this program aims to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and show how STEM shapes the world around us. This is free and open to kids 6 and up.
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Join the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for a talk with artist Jane Lincoln who will present, “Eyes Open to Color”. Please join us for light refreshments and conversation beginning at 1:30pm. This talk will analyze the properties of color: how a specific color is influenced…
When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!
Come l earn how to make realistic flowers using crepe paper! Known for its crinkled, textured surface, crepe paper is made through a process that involves stretching and chemically treating the paper fibers, which gives it its distinctive elasticity and texture. This month we will be making Poppies This program is suit…
Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivity These modular, rectilinear parts are easy to s…
Interested in getting into video games but don’t know where to start? Want to play before you buy? Test out different games and consoles in the library’s collection! Recommended for ages 9+, adult supervision required. Some games may not be suitable for all audiences. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libr…
Join us in the Wakelin Room for an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays. There will be free play time afterwards with toys and manipulables Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries
Curious about podcasts but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly session for iPod, iPhone, and iPad users will walk you through the Apple Podcasts app and show you how to make the most of this free and powerful tool. You’ll learn how to: • Search for and subscribe to your favorite shows • Stream or download e…
Led by local educator Ana Maria Ramos of Familia Sex Talks , "Puberty Talks for Kids" is an interactive workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 and their parents or trusted adult. This workshop will address the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty, providing tools for children to face this stage with greate…
Calling all little book lovers: Hummingbird Books hosts a complimentary storytime beneath the Great Oak Tree inside the shop every Sunday at 11 AM. We’ll see you there.
Join us once a month for Pokemon Club! Bring your collection to play and trade with others! Or bring some trades to trade with our in-house collection. Ages 6-12 welcome. Registration preferred. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries 
