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Tuesday, September 3All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 310:00—11:00 AMZOOM
Virtual Qigong
About Fengyang Qi Gong:
Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy".…Learn MoreTuesday, September 310:00 AM—9:00 PMNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Take and Make: Polymer Clay Book Bookmarks
In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month!Make an adorable polymer clay book bookmark! The take and make bags will be available on a second floor display starting on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10 am.
No registration necessary, available while supplies…Learn More4
Wednesday, September 4All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 42:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Crafternoon
This program is for adults. Craft together on the first Wednesday of the month from 2 PM - 4 PM!
This is not an instructional class, bring crafts you are working on from home or use the library's supplies.
Not sure what to make? We will also have large sticker by number posters to work on and a limited supply of craft kits.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 43:00—4:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Boredom Busters
Boredom Busters!!This week's theme is: Engineer It!!Drop in Tabletop activities in the Children's Department.5
Thursday, September 5All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreThursday, September 510:00—11:00 AMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Purposeful Play
Drop in to the Children's Department from 10 - 11am to explore tabletop activities for preschool aged children and their grownup partners. Just bring your imagination!Thursday, September 57:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Medical Cannabis: Current Research and Potential Benefits
Register if you would like to receive event reminders/updates; walk-ins are also welcome. Join Dr. Benjamin Caplan for an enlightening talk on the latest research and potential benefits of cannabis therapies. Discover how cannabis can improve your health, based on clinical research and evidence-based studies.…Learn More6
Friday, September 6All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn More7
Saturday, September 7All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 73:00—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - MOVED TO OCTOBER 21ST @ 6:00 PM Beer Can Museum
Celebrate National Beer Lovers Day with an inside look at the Beer Can Museum. What is a Beer Can Museum? Curator Kevin Logan will be here to provide an interesting and lively presentation about the history of the beer can.
As seen on WCVB's Chronicle, Kevin will talk about the history, design, and different marketing strategies used throughout the years to sell beer brands.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 8All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn More9
Monday, September 9All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Monday, September 9All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreMonday, September 99:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 910:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 93:00—5:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees meeting
Monthly meeting of the Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees
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Tuesday, September 10All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Tuesday, September 10All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 1010:00—11:00 AMZOOM
Virtual Qigong
About Fengyang Qi Gong:
Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy".…Learn MoreTuesday, September 102:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Capturing the Human Drama Through History with Garrett Graff
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteDon’t forget to register for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff! An expert at capturing the human drama, Graff will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 106:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Cookbook Club
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club! This months cookbook is, To the Last Bite by Alexis deBoschnek. If you're unable to make it in to the library to check out a copy of the book before the program, you can also choose any recipe on their website at www.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 106:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Recovery Messaging with MOAR
In honor of National Recovery Month, no registration required. Presented by The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR), this presentation helps individuals understand the impact of stigma and language on recovery. We can assist you in identifying key elements of recovery messages.…Learn More11
Wednesday, September 11All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Wednesday, September 11All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 113:00—4:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Boredom Busters
Boredom Busters!!This week's theme is: Design It!!Drop in Tabletop activities in the Children's Department.Wednesday, September 117:00—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Adult Graphic Novel & Manga Book Club
Join us with our monthly book club focused around Manga and Graphic Novels! We'll be reading and discussing a new title each month in the Innovation Studio. This meeting we'll be discussing the book, "Shortcomings" by Adrian Tomine.12
Thursday, September 12All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Thursday, September 12All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreThursday, September 1210:00 AM—12:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Board Game Thursdays
Calling all board game enthusiasts and newbies! Join us the second Thursday of each month to play your favorite games or learn new games and meet new board game buddies in the community. We will provide different featured games each month. Feel free to…Learn MoreThursday, September 1210:00—11:00 AMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Purposeful Play
Drop in to the Children's Department from 10 - 11am to explore tabletop activities for preschool aged children and their grownup partners. Just bring your imagination!Thursday, September 127:15—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Bollywood Dance Workout for Adults
Back by popular demand, join us for our fall Bollywood Dance Workout (BollyX) series! No previous dance experience necessary! Please bring water and wear workout clothes.
Pease register for each session you would like to attend. Attend all 4 classes, or jump in whenever you'd like!
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Anyone who says no pain no gain has never worked out to Bollywood music, one of the best ways to get fit physically and mentally.…Learn More13
Friday, September 13All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Friday, September 13All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreFriday, September 1310:00—11:00 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Project ABC
Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More
Friday, September 132:00—4:30 PMTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FRI-YAY: Drop-In Coloring for Teens and Tweens
For tweens and & teens ages 11 - 18. No registration required. Happy Fri-yay! Tweens & teens are welcomed to the teen department to hang out at our table to destress from the week with some coloring. Coloring supplies provided, just bring your lovely self.
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Saturday, September 14All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. This activity's theme is Back to School!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Saturday, September 14All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 1410:00—11:30 AMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Open Art: Scarecrow Puppets
Drop into the children's department and craft on select Saturdays anytime from 10:00-11:30am! No registration required. Geared for kids from preschool through early elementary. This week we will be making Scarecrow Puppets!Saturday, September 143:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
ASL at the Library : Signing ROCKS!
Register to receive reminders/notifications; walk-ins are also welcome. A popular “Anything Goes” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language!We’ll engage you through games and activities that are fun, while learning various signs.…Learn More15
Sunday, September 15All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn More16
Monday, September 16All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreMonday, September 169:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 1610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 162:00—4:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Board Game Mondays
Calling all board game enthusiasts and newbies! Join us the third Monday of each month to play your favorite games or learn new games and meet new board game buddies in the community. We will provide different featured games each month. Feel free to bring…Learn MoreMonday, September 163:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween Make-Your-Own Keychains
Tweens ages 11 -13 are invited to come make a Perler bead keychain! Come hang out, meet other tweens and create a keychain design of your choice. Registration is required. This program will take place in the Innovation Lab on the second floor. &nbsMonday, September 166:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Restorative Yoga
Space is limited and registration is required
Restorative yoga is a passive, meditative form of yoga that allows you to focus on your breath while releasing tension in your body. This type of yoga helps you quiet the mind, as you let go and allow stillness to come.…Learn MoreMonday, September 166:30—7:30 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Play Nights
Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More17
Tuesday, September 17All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 1710:00—11:00 AMZOOM
CANCELED - Virtual Qigong
About Fengyang Qi Gong:
Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy".…Learn MoreTuesday, September 1710:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 176:30—7:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 10th at 6:30 PM Recovery Messaging with MOAR
This event has been moved to September 10th at 6:30 PM. In honor of National Recovery Month, no registration required. Presented by The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR), this presentation helps individuals understand the impact of stigma and language on recovery.…Learn More18
Wednesday, September 18All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 1810:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, September 18 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 1811:00 AM—12:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Morning Book Discussion
New members welcome, no registration required!
Join us the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar) for a stimulating discussion.
This month's selection is: The Overstory by Richard PowersAbout: In his twelfth novel, National Book Award winner Richard Powers delivers a sweeping, impassioned novel of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of--and paean to--the natural world.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 1811:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Baby Play
Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, September 18 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, September 1812:00—3:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
NLN meeting
Annual meeting of the Natick Libraries Network
Wednesday, September 182:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Disney Pixar's Coco
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, the Morse Institute Children's Library is presenting the Disney Pixar film "Coco". A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 182:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World with Nate Klemp,PhD
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 186:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tweens & Teens: Clay Sea Turtle Bowl
This is a event for tween and teens ages 11-18. Event is free, but space is limited & registration is required. Jump into the fun of creating your own unique turtle-themed bowl with air dry clay! With Pop up Art School's step-by-step guidance, you'll craft, paint, and finish a charming piece in no time.…Learn More19
Thursday, September 19All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreThursday, September 192:00—3:00 PMPRUNARET LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Genealogy Group
Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about Library and other online resources you can use to start researching your family history! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start, and grow your family tree.…Learn MoreThursday, September 193:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween Explorations: Button Making
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, September 19 @3:45pm. This week we are making buttons! This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Each Tween Exploration program requires its own registration.…Learn MoreThursday, September 196:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
ZOOM
Hybrid Breathwork and Meditation
Breathwork and Meditation is a monthly hybrid event on the 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted on our calendar. Experience the class in-person at the library or via Zoom!
If you'd like to attend via Zoom, please register to receive the Zoom link.…Learn MoreThursday, September 197:00—8:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Medicare 101
Space is limited and registration is requiredJoin us for a Medicare 101 educational meeting hosted by the MetroWest SHINE program. This presentation is an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or those just signing up for Medicare. We will be discussing Medicare enrollment as well as information about the parts of Medicare and coverage options.…Learn More20
Friday, September 20All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreFriday, September 2010:00—11:00 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Project ABC
Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 21All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 2110:00—10:30 AMNATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM
Saturday Storytime at the Natick Community Organic Farm!
Join us Saturday, September 21 for a fun storytime at the Natick Community Organic Farm! This drop in program is geared for families with children preschool-grade 3, but all ages are welcome. We will be meeting in the barn, rain or shine! Please arrive…Learn MoreSaturday, September 217:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: A Deep Dive in Character Development with Liane Moriarty
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteIf you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.…Learn More22
Sunday, September 22All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pirate Name Voting
Ahoy, mateys! September 19th is national “Talk Like A Pirate” day. We need your help this month to crown the fiercest, funniest pirate name on the high seas! Cast your vote using gold coins for the name you think deserves to rule the waves! Set sail on a literary adventure with our pirate-themed book and media display.…Learn More23
Monday, September 23All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Monday, September 23All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen Take & Make: Magnetic Zentangle Book Marks
Come pick up all the supplies magnetic Zentangle bookmark in honor of September being Library Card Sign-Up Month!
This is a Take & Make project:Kit will be available to pick up at the 1st floor desk on Monday, September 23 under the tween/teen's nameWe'll hold kits for one weekThis is a Teen Room Take & Make for ages 11-18.…Learn More
Monday, September 23All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreMonday, September 239:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 2310:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 236:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Restorative Yoga
Please register for each session you would like to attend.
Restorative yoga is a passive, meditative form of yoga that allows you to focus on your breath while releasing tension in your body. This type of yoga helps you quiet the mind, as you let go and allow stillness to come.…Learn MoreMonday, September 236:30—7:30 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Play Nights
Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More24
Tuesday, September 24All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Tuesday, September 24All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 2410:00—11:00 AMZOOM
Virtual Qigong
About Fengyang Qi Gong:
Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy".…Learn MoreTuesday, September 2410:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00am in the children's department! We will share stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 - preK5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 247:00—8:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge with Grace Young
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Cary Memorial Library and hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. Join us for a stir-fry class with three-time James Beard Award-winner, Grace Young. Come learn practical tips on how to stir-fry with success.…Learn More25
Wednesday, September 25All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Take and Make: Banned Book Pins
In honor of Banned Books WeekMake banned book charms out of shrinky dink paper! The take and make bags will be available on a second floor display starting on Wednesday, September 25th at 10 am. No registration necessary, available while supplies last!Sponsored…Learn MoreWednesday, September 25All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Wednesday, September 25All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 2510:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups! This in-person event will take place in the children's department of the Morse Institute Library on Wednesday, September 25 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 2511:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Baby Play
Join us for a sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! This program is drop in - no registration required. We will meet in the children's department on Wednesday, September 25 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, September 256:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Mead 101
Learn about the history and fermentation process of what the ancient Greeks referred to as, “The nectar of the gods”. We’ll be delving into how to make mead, best practices, scientific breakdowns, and safety guidelines when dealing with active fermentation.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 257:00—8:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween & Teen YAB (Youth Advisory Board)
Welcome to a new year of the YAB!The YAB is the Teen Room's Youth Advisory Board for tweens and teen ages 11-18. The YAB members meet approximately once a month to hang out, have their voice heard about library programs, suggest books and other materials for the teen collection, write book reviews, help with special projects, do fun activities, & more! We ask that Yabbers sign up for each meeting they plan to attend so that materials can be planned.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 257:00—8:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL Changing weather in MetroWest: Extreme heat, flooding, and wind
Please note we are offering this program in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library; register for the Zoom link here. Climate Change is here and impacting our weather systems. Come learn about how weather systems are changing in MetroWest and how we can prepare for extreme weather.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 26All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Thursday, September 26All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreThursday, September 263:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Elementary Explorations: Neon Planets
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, September 26 @3:45pm. This week we are creating neon planets! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.…Learn MoreThursday, September 267:00—8:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Creativebug: Seahorse Iris Fold Card
Supplies are limited and registration is required for this in-person class.
Join one of librarians, Suzanne, to make a seahorse-shaped iris fold card out of scrap paper and other recyclables.
If you enjoy this craft, check out Creativebug's "Iris Fold Card" class which has other patterns to try.…Learn More27
Friday, September 27All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Friday, September 27All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreFriday, September 2710:00—11:00 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Project ABC
Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books! We have STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories.…Learn More
Friday, September 2712:30—1:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Chat & Chew Book Club
Bring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned reading, so you get to read what you want! New members are always welcome. Check our calendar for future dates. Questions? Email jrosenberg@minlib. netFriday, September 273:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tweens & Teens: Friendship Bracelets
Tweens and teens ages 11-18 are invited to come make Heishi bead friendship bracelets. We will have Heishi and other beads and supplied available! Come hang out and make a bracelet for a friend or yourself. Registration required.
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Saturday, September 28All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Week Voting in Children's!
It's banned books week! For the rest of September, you can stop by the children's department to check out some of our favorite banned books, choose which one you like best, and vote!Saturday, September 28All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 288:30 AM—4:30 PM1AMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
1BMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
1CMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
LEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
MORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Friends' Fall Book, Bake, and Music Sale
Where can you find the largest selection of gently used books, vinyl, and CDs in Metrowest? Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Morse Institute Library’s two-day book, bake, and music sale on Saturday, September 28 (8:30-4:30) and Sunday, September 29 (12:00-3:00).…Learn MoreSaturday, September 2810:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Saturday Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the children's department on Saturday, September 28 @10:00am!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups. No registration is required.29
Sunday, September 29All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreSunday, September 2912:00—3:00 PM1AMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
1BMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
1CMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
LEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
MORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Friends' Fall Book, Bake, and Music Sale
Where can you find the largest selection of gently used books, vinyl, and CDs in Metrowest? Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Morse Institute Library’s two-day book, bake, and music sale on Saturday, September 28 (8:30-4:30) and Sunday, September 29 (12:00-3:00).…Learn More30
Monday, September 30All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Banned Books Read-a-Thon
Exercise your constitutional right to read.
Submit the title of a banned book you:
ARE READING / WILL READ / ALREADY READ / WILL RE-READ.
For each title you submit, we will add a puzzle piece to the wall to reveal the mosaic created by local artist Diane Gray.…Learn MoreMonday, September 309:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 3010:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-18 months and their grownups! We gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children's Department on the Lower Level. Questions? Give the Children's Room a call at 508-647-6522.Monday, September 302:00—3:00 PMPRUNARET LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Digging into the Archives
Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about historic resources in-house and online you can use to start researching the history of Natick! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start your research.Monday, September 306:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Restorative Yoga
Please register for each session you would like to attend. Restorative yoga is a passive, meditative form of yoga that allows you to focus on your breath while releasing tension in your body. This type of yoga helps you quiet the mind, as you let go and allow stillness to come.…Learn MoreMonday, September 306:30—7:30 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Play Nights
Drop in and play with us! We will have select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it may be a few recyclables, or stuffed animals with a simple craft to do. We all make the fun, so drop by and check out it out! Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups.…Learn More