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Friday, November 1All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - Diwali - SOLD OUT
SOLD OUTStop 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 Diwali!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.
Friday, November 1All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER
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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Friday, November 18:00 AM—12:30 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Early Voting
Early voting Friday, November 110:00—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, November 2All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - Diwali - SOLD OUT
SOLD OUTStop 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 Diwali!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.
Saturday, November 2All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER
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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Saturday, November 210:00—11:30 AMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Open Art: DINO-VEMBER!
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 Dino Plates!Saturday, November 211:00 AM—1:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
MIL Stitchers
Having FunWhile Doing Good
No registration required; new members are always welcome!
Morse Institute Library Stitchers is a service oriented knitting and crocheting group that meets one Saturday a month working collaboratively to create handmade items for various nonprofit organizations as well as some “out of the box” projects.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 24:00—5:00 PM2BMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Study
Study Room use for 1 hour by patron #23016001019354
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Sunday, November 3All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER
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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.4
Monday, November 4All DayTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen/Tween Take & Make: Owl Storage Box Maker Kit (ALL GONE)
For tweens & teens 11-18Come pick up a Take & Make with a wooden assembly kit to make a Owl Storage Box. Kits take appoximately 1. 5 hours to complete.
This is a Take & Make project to be completed at home. The kits will be available outside the Teen Room until we run out.…Learn More
Monday, November 4All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER
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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Monday, November 49:30—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, November 410:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime 2
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, November 46:30—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 More5
Tuesday, November 5All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUTStop 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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Tuesday, November 510:00—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, November 510:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, November 5 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 More6
Wednesday, November 6All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tiny Takeaways - DINOVEMBER (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUTStop 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 DINOVEMBER!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Wednesday, November 610:00—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, November 6 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 611:00—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, November 6 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, November 62:00—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, November 66:30—7:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Good Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, November 67:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
20s & 30s Book Club
We are a group of 20- and 30-something book lovers in Natick who will meet once a month to discuss a book that we have decided on and all read. Every month we will vote on the next book to read and do guided discussion on the book we have read, as well as have time to mingle and talk about the book in smaller groups.…Learn More7
Thursday, November 73:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
STEAM Time!
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, November 7 @3:45pm. This week we are doing a STEAM workshop! This program is for children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Each exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, November 76:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Plan, Write, Revise: A Three - Part Workshop Series for NaNoWriMo Success
Through a series of writing sprints, participants will have the opportunity to make significant progress on their novels in a supportive and motivating environment.Thursday, November 77:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: A Navajo Investigator's Search for the Unexplained with Stanley Milford, Jr.
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteYou are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.…Learn MoreThursday, November 77:15—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 More8
Friday, November 810:30—11:30 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Hugh Hanley's Circle of Songs
Come join Hugh Hanley as he brings this fun musical adventure each month for families with children ages 2-7! No registration is required at this drop in event on select Fridays @10:30am. It will be held in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall on the lower level of the library.…Learn MoreFriday, November 812:30—1:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - 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 kmarkopoulos@minlib. netFriday, November 83:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Comic Club!
Drop by the children's department on select Fridays! Read some graphic novels with like minded folks, draw your own, or try our simple art projects inspired by comics. No registration required - geared for grades 2-5.9
Saturday, November 910:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lego Free Build
Join us for Lego Free Build Saturday, November 9 10:00-11:30am in the children's department. This is a drop in program for ages 4+ with a grownup partner. No registration is required.Saturday, November 910:00 AM—2:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pop-up Museum: Women in the Military and Why it Matters
Women in the Military and Why it Matters" is a traveling exhibit created by 3-5-0 Girls. Featuring original WWII uniforms and personal effects from women who served, this exhibit will be coming to the Morse Institute Library on November 9 in honor of Veterans Day.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 91:00—3:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Fiber Arts Reception
Celebrate the opening of our annual Fiber Art Exhibit!
Please join us to meet the 2024 Fiber Art Exhibit artists.
The Calico Dress, Fuller Craft Museum
Boston Modern Quilt Guild
County Line Quilt Guild
Mayflower Sampler Guild
Morse Institute Library Stitchers
Rebecca McGee Tuck
Stacey Piwinski
Susan Ryder
Toolkit Tailoring Studio
Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Merrimack Valley Chapter
The event will feature a 30 minute talk at 2pm from Denise DeMore, who was instrumental in the creation of the Fuller Craft Museum's Calico Dress.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 92:00—3:30 PMZOOM
Charla virtual de autor: Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica con Javier Zamora
(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)Regístrese para esta charla de autor: libraryc. org/morseinstituteSintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 93:00—4:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: 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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Tuesday, November 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Tuesday, November 1210:00—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, November 1210:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, November 12 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 More13
Wednesday, November 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Wednesday, November 1310:00—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, November 13 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 1310:30—11:30 AMZOOM
VIRTUAL Migration Marvels with the Mass Audubon
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. When considering bird life, it's essential to understand their expansive migration patterns that span multiple countries, seasons, and habitats.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 1311:00—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, November 13 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, November 133:00—4:15 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL 13 Moons, 12,000 Years
Registration is required to receive the Zoom linkJoin Indigenous Museum Educators from the Plimoth Patuxet Museums for a unique conversation that explores 12,000 years of Wampanoag history and how communities past and present have adapted and sustained their seasonal, 13-moon lifecycles amid changing natural, social, and political landscapes.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 136:30—7:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Good Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, November 137:00—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 months book is Always Never, by Jordi Lafebre.14
Thursday, November 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Thursday, November 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Board Game Thursdays *Drop in!*
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, November 1412:00—1:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Natick 101 Session: CED DEPARTMENT
Natick 101 Sessions: Topic #3 Set For Thursday 11/14/24 (Community & Economic Development Dept)
HEADLINE: Community & Economic Development (CED) is a VITAL department. Notice all the new development in Town? This team can speak to it all!
WHAT: Natick 101 Sessions
TOPIC: Community & Economic Development (CED) Department
WHEN: November 14, 12:00-1:30 PM
WHERE: Morse Institute Library (Lebowitz Meeting Hall, 14 E.…Learn More
Thursday, November 143:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Elementary Explorations: DIY Foosball
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, November 14 @3:45pm. This week we are creating DIY foosball games! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, November 144:00—5:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: On Childhood Migration from Central American with Javier Zamora
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteTune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.…Learn MoreThursday, November 147:00—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Author Talk: PONZI’d
Please register if you would like to receive event updates/reminders; walk-ins will also be accepted. “I will pay you 50% return on your money in 45 days. ” Charles Ponzi, 1920, BostonA Ponzi scheme. Everyone has heard the term splashed over the news thanks to Bernie Madoff and other fraudsters.…Learn More15
Friday, November 15All 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Friday, November 1510:00—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 MoreFriday, November 153:00—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! Stop by for 5 minutes or for the afternoon. Tweens & teens are welcomed to the teen department to hang out at our table to destress from the week with some coloring.…Learn More
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Saturday, November 16All 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Saturday, November 1610:00—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, November 16 @10:00am!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups. No registration is required.Saturday, November 163:00—4:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Festive Holiday Cuisine
Register if you would like to receive updates/notifications; walk-ins are also welcome. Bend holiday-themed ingredients with a touch of sophistication while maintaining the warmth of traditional recipes. From crafting unique spice and oil blends to preparing stunning roasts and wonderful sides, each recipe is chosen for its festive spirit and straightforward ingredients.…Learn More17
Sunday, November 17All 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 Native American Heritage Month. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.18
Monday, November 189:30—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, November 1810:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime 2
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, November 182:00—4:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Board Game Mondays *Drop in!*
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, November 182:00—3:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL JOB SEARCH HELP 'The Stigma Trap' with Author Ofer Sharone
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. Author Ofer Sharone will present findings from his new book, "The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed," which is an eye-opening look at how all American workers, even the highly educated and experienced, are vulnerable to the stigma of unemployment.…Learn MoreMonday, November 183:00—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
Monday, November 186:30—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 More19
Tuesday, November 1910:00—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, November 1910:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, November 19 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, November 197:00—8:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL The Night of Shamus - Celebrating The Best In Detective Fiction
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. The Shamus Award is awarded by the Private Eye Writers of America for the best detective fiction novels and short stories of the year.…Learn More20
Wednesday, November 2010:00—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, November 20 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 2011:00 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: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererAbout: An inspired weaving of indigenous knowledge, plant science, and personal narrative from a distinguished professor of science and a Native American whose previous book, Gathering Moss, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writingCopies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 2011:00—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, November 20 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, November 206:30—7:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Good Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, November 207:00—8:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween & Teen YAB
Youth Advisory BoardWednesday, November 207:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Native Rights and Culture in Fiction with Mona Susan Power
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: libraryc. org/morseinstituteYou’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.…Learn More21
Thursday, November 212:00—3:00 PMPRUNARET LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - 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, November 213:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
LEGO Compound Words!
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, November 21 @3:45pm. This week we are creating compound word LEGOs! This program is for children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Each exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, November 216:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
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VIRTUAL Meditation
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MONTH'S CLASS IS VIRTUAL ONLYPlease register to receive the Zoom link.
Join us to experience breathwork coupled with a deep guided meditation.
All are welcome, whether you are looking to combat day-to-day stress using meditation or you'd like to uncover subtle layers of yourself by diving deep! No experience in meditation is necessary.…Learn MoreThursday, November 217:15—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 More22
Friday, November 2210:00—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 MoreFriday, November 223:00—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Movie Matinee: Native American Heritage Month
Register if you would like to receive event updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Please join us for a screening of Smoke Signals. Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear.…Learn More23
Saturday, November 239:30 AM—3:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Game On!
Join us Saturday, November 23 for a day of board games in the children's department! We'll have games out on our tables from 9:30am-3:00pm. Families with children of any age are welcome to stop by!Saturday, November 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMCOMMUNITY ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Children's Book Event: Rainbow Allies by Nancy Churnin
Come join us for a free fun-filled storytime and a special meet-and-greet with author Nancy Churnin, who wrote the picture book Rainbow Allies. Based on real-life events, Rainbow Allies is a children’s story about how a Natick, Massachusetts neighborhood rallied together around Cari and Lauri—and their dogs, Twink and Scout—to make them feel welcomed and loved again after an act of hate.…Learn More24
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Monday, November 259:30—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, November 2510:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime 2
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, November 252:00—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, November 252:00—3:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL JOB SEARCH HELP - Magnetic Introductions: How to Have Them at Hello
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. What’s more boring than listening to somebody drone on about their business, their bio, and their background? There’s a better way to describe the value you offer so you can make meaningful connections that lead to your next opportunity.…Learn MoreMonday, November 252:00—3:45 PM1BMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Digging in the Archives Tour
Digging in the Archives Tour
Monday, November 256:30—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 More26
Tuesday, November 2610:00—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, November 2610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime!
Join us Tuesday, November 26 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, November 2610:30—11:30 AMZOOM
VIRTUAL Living with Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with MassWildlife
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. Wild turkeys, the official game bird of Massachusetts, thrive in a variety of habitats across the Commonwealth, including in urban and suburban areas.…Learn More27
Wednesday, November 2710:00—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, November 27 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 2711:00—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, November 27 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, November 277:00—8:00 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL Native Nations & The Beginning of the United States (1100-1860)
Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have been on the North American continent for centuries before colonization began.…Learn More28
Thursday, November 28Closed
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Friday, November 29Closed
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Saturday, November 3010:00—11:30 AMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Open Art: Snowy Owls
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 Snowy Owls!