November 2024

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Friday, November 1All DayCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Tiny Takeaways - Diwali

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 Diwali!*Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.

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

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 Diwali!*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!

A blue and white flyer with a child crafting in the top left corner.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

MIL Stitchers FlyerHaving 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 More
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Monday, November 4All DayTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Teen/Tween Take & Make: Owl Storage Box Maker Kit

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 49:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Lapsit Storytime

Lapsit StorytimeStories, 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

Lapsit Storytime 2Stories, 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

An orange flyer with red, white, and teal dots, and Play Nights in big letters.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
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Tuesday, November 510:00—11:00 AMZOOM

Virtual Qigong

Qigong FlyerAbout 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 More

Tuesday, November 510:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

All Together: Preschool Storytime!

A pale blue flyer with floral accents. There is a picture of happy preschool children near the top, 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 More
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Wednesday, November 610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Toddler Time

A light blue flyer with little shoes in a row across the top. The bottom features a picture of toddlToddler 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 More

Wednesday, November 611:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Baby Play

A yellow, red, and blue flyer with a smiling baby in a knit hat at the center. There are toy balls aJoin 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

Crafternoon FlyerThis 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 More

Wednesday, November 63:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Tween & Teen Journal Decorating

For tweens & teens 11-18. Come decorate a journal! We will have journals and supplies to decorate them with including washi tape, stickers, gel pens, and more! Registration required.

Wednesday, November 67:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

20s & 30s Book Club

20s & 30s Book ClubWe 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 More
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Thursday, November 73:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

STEAM Time!

A neon green and white flyer with black gears along the left side. There is a robot at the bottom edJoin 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

Plan, Write, Revise FlyerThrough 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.

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 More

Thursday, November 77:15—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Bollywood Dance Workout for Adults

Bollywood Dance Workout FlyerBack 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! About: 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 More
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Friday, November 810:30—11:30 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Hugh Hanley's Circle of Songs

A pale green flyer with two large acoustic guitars. There is a picture of an older man with curly haCome 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 More

Friday, November 812:30—1:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

CANCELED - Chat & Chew Book Club

Chat & Chew Book ClubBring 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. net

Friday, November 83:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Comic Club!

A flyer with a white background and comic book style pops of red, orange and white. 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.
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Saturday, November 910:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Lego Free Build

A black and blue flyer with lego helmets across the left hand side. A pile of legos sits at the bottJoin 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

Pop-Up Museum FlyerWomen 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 More

Saturday, November 91:00—3:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Fiber Arts Reception

Fiber Arts ReceptionCelebrate 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 More

Saturday, November 92:00—3:30 PMZOOM

Charla virtual de autor: Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica con Javier Zamora

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 More

Saturday, 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 1210:00—11:00 AMZOOM

Virtual Qigong

Qigong FlyerAbout 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 More

Tuesday, November 1210:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

All Together: Preschool Storytime!

A pale blue flyer with floral accents. There is a picture of happy preschool children near the top, 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 More
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Wednesday, November 1310:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Toddler Time

A light blue flyer with little shoes in a row across the top. The bottom features a picture of toddlToddler 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 More

Wednesday, November 1311:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Baby Play

A yellow, red, and blue flyer with a smiling baby in a knit hat at the center. There are toy balls aJoin 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

13 Moons, 12,000 Years FlyerRegistration 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 More

Wednesday, November 137:00—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Adult Graphic Novel & Manga Book Club

Adult Graphic Novel & Manga Book ClubJoin 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.
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Thursday, November 143:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Elementary Explorations: DIY Foosball

A blue flyer with a large, cartoony foosball table at the center. 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

Virtual Author Talk: On Childhood Migration from Central American with Javier ZamoraRegister 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 More

Thursday, November 147:00—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Author Talk: PONZI’d

Author Talk Ponzi'd FlyerPlease 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 More
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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 More

Friday, 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 1610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Saturday Storytime!

A purple flyer with colorful wavy lines. Three cartoon children are reading in various places on theJoin 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

Festive Holiday Cuisine  Flyer 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 More
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Monday, November 189:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Lapsit Storytime

Lapsit StorytimeStories, 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

Lapsit Storytime 2Stories, 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

CANCELED - Board Game Mondays

Board Game MondaysCalling 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 More

Monday, November 186:30—7:30 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Play Nights

An orange flyer with red, white, and teal dots, and Play Nights in big letters.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
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Tuesday, November 1910:00—11:00 AMZOOM

Virtual Qigong

Qigong FlyerAbout 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 More

Tuesday, November 1910:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

All Together: Preschool Storytime!

A pale blue flyer with floral accents. There is a picture of happy preschool children near the top, 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 More
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Wednesday, November 2010:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Toddler Time

A light blue flyer with little shoes in a row across the top. The bottom features a picture of toddlToddler 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 More

Wednesday, November 2011:00 AM—12:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Morning Book Discussion

Morning Book Discussion 2024 FlyerNew 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 More

Wednesday, November 2011:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Baby Play

A yellow, red, and blue flyer with a smiling baby in a knit hat at the center. There are toy balls aJoin 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 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 More
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Thursday, November 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

NEW DATE : Board Game Thursdays

NEW DATE : Board Game ThursdaysCalling 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 More

Thursday, November 212:00—3:00 PMPRUNARET LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Genealogy Group

NoneJoin 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 More

Thursday, November 213:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

LEGO Compound Words!

A red flyer with yellow, green, and blue color blocks across the top. There is a pile of legos in thJoin 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
ZOOM

Hybrid Breathwork and Meditation

Breathwork and Meditation  FlyerBreathwork 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 More

Thursday, November 217:15—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Bollywood Dance Workout for Adults

Bollywood Dance Workout FlyerBack 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! About: 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 More
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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 More

Friday, November 223:00—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Movie Matinee: Native American Heritage Month

Movie Matinee: Native American Heritage Month screening of Smoke Signals flyerRegister 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 More
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Saturday, November 239:30 AM—3:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Game On!

A red flyer with white and yellow text. There are large cards and game pieces in the middle, with GAJoin 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!
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Monday, November 259:30—10:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Lapsit Storytime

Lapsit StorytimeStories, 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

Lapsit Storytime 2Stories, 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

Digging into the ArchivesJoin 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 256:30—7:30 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Play Nights

An orange flyer with red, white, and teal dots, and Play Nights in big letters.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

Monday, November 257:00—8:00 PMZOOM

VIRTUAL Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: "Native Nations A Millennium in North America"

Please note: this program is being offered in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and will be hosted by them; please register for the Zoom link here. We are joined by Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book, "Native Nations A Millennium in North America" - 'An essential American history' (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 2610:00—11:00 AMZOOM

CANCELED - Virtual Qigong

Qigong FlyerAbout 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 More

Tuesday, November 2610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

All Together: Preschool Storytime!

A pale blue flyer with floral accents. There is a picture of happy preschool children near the top, 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 More
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Wednesday, November 2710:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Toddler Time

A light blue flyer with little shoes in a row across the top. The bottom features a picture of toddlToddler 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 More

Wednesday, November 2711:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760

Baby Play

A yellow, red, and blue flyer with a smiling baby in a knit hat at the center. There are toy balls aJoin 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.
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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

A blue and white flyer with a child crafting in the top left corner. 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!