Crafternoon: Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Wed · Oct 28·4:30 PM – 6 PM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Create a seasonal pumpkin design inside of an embroidery hoop. Learn the basics of needle felting as you add color, texture, and an expressive face to make your pumpkin uniquely your own. Make your project uniquely yours by choosing from a variety of wool colors and adding your own patterns and details to your pumpkin.…

Wed · Oct 28·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Join us for a relaxing, mindful crafting session exploring Chigiri-e, the traditional Japanese art of painting with hand-torn Washi paper. Participants will create textured, fall-themed designs on blank cards or postcards—perfect for sending seasonal greetings or displaying at home. Grounded in a "process over perfecti…

Wed · Oct 28·6 AM·Lexington

Wed · Oct 28·9:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Harvard Square Business Association · Cambridge

Online Workshop Instructor: Erica Beade Price: $35 members / $40 nonmembers In this online drawing workshop, instead of focusing on a particular drawing material or subject matter, we’ll explore the core building blocks of visual art: marks and lines. Discover how using an incredible variety of marks and lines can tran…

Tue · Oct 27·4:15 PM – 5:15 PM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Have you ever wanted to try painting a starry night like Van Gogh? Or create art covered in colorful dots like Yayoi Kusama? In Elementary Art Lab, join us to learn about a famous artist past or present and explore their art through our own creative adventures! If your child becomes unable to attend this program, pleas…

Wed · Oct 28·4 PM – 5 PM·Meeting Room, Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration. When weather permits, we will meet in the Fowler backyard. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.

Wed · Oct 28·4 PM – 5 PM·Central Square Branch — Central Square Children's Room · Cambridge

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.

Thu · Oct 1·9:30 AM – 10 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

It’s never too early to foster a love for reading! Join us for a peaceful, interactive storytime created specifically for infants who are not yet walking and their adult caregivers. Together, we’ll recite joyful rhymes, sing songs, share tickle games, and read cozy books. The program is designed to foster your baby’s p…

Thu · Oct 1·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Take early literacy to the next step! Designed specifically for toddlers who have traded lap-sitting for walking, this faster paced, interactive program keeps up with your child's growing energy and skills. Together, toddlers and caregivers will jump, sing, recite playful rhymes, and listen to a short story or two—boos…

Thu · Oct 1·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Genealogy Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

The Perkins Book Group is looking for new members for their Thursday afternoon meetings. The group is designed to bring Perkins Library members together with members of the larger community. Lexington and Arlington area residents aged 50 years and older are encouraged to join! Perkins is the free public library for peo…