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May 1. 4 events.
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, May 1 @3:45pm. This week we are making mosaic tile art! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.
Thursday, May 11:30—2:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Sherwood Village (East)
Location: 143 Mill St, NatickThe Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages. We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.…Learn More
Thursday, May 12:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Sherwood Village (West)
Location: 143 Mill St, Natick
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.…Learn More
Thursday, May 13:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Elementary Explorations: Mosaic Tile Art
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, May 1 @3:45pm. This week we are making mosaic tile art! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, May 16:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Foundational Yoga
Registration is required for each session you would like to attend.
In this class foundational yoga postures are practiced to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques and meditation are also integrated in the practice.…Learn More
May 2. 1 event.
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 More
Friday, May 210:30—11:15 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 MoreMay 3. 6 events.
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
For tweens & teens ages 11-18, available until the kits run out. Come pick up a kit to help out local pollinators!
This is a Take & Make project:Kits will be available inside the Teen Room
Kit will be available to pick up until they run out starting on Saturday, May 3 at 9 AM.…Learn More
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the children's department on Saturday, May 3 @10:00am in celebration of Earth Day!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required.…Learn More
This program is for adults and registration is required. *Join Nefertiti, also known as the Floral Therapy Queen, for a two-hour class on the calming art of Japanese floral arranging. Ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of sculpting with nature. The practice, which roughly translates into "making flowers come alive," uses carefully selected blossoms, greenery, and other natural elements to convey a specific feeling or emotion to the observer, just as a painting or sculpture might.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 3All DayTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen Take & Make: Earth Day Throw & Sow Kits
For tweens & teens ages 11-18, available until the kits run out. Come pick up a kit to help out local pollinators!
This is a Take & Make project:Kits will be available inside the Teen Room
Kit will be available to pick up until they run out starting on Saturday, May 3 at 9 AM.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 39:30 AM—1:00 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Farmers Market
Natick Farmers Market: 9:00-1:00Location: Natick CommonThe Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn More
Saturday, May 310:00—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, May 3 @10:00am in celebration of Earth Day!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 311:00 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 More
Saturday, May 32:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Ikebana Workshop
This program is for adults and registration is required. *Join Nefertiti, also known as the Floral Therapy Queen, for a two-hour class on the calming art of Japanese floral arranging. Ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of sculpting with nature. The practice, which roughly translates into "making flowers come alive," uses carefully selected blossoms, greenery, and other natural elements to convey a specific feeling or emotion to the observer, just as a painting or sculpture might.…Learn MoreMay 4. 2 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
How can dancing bring us closer to our shared humanity? In this interactive performance designed for all ages, Natya Dance Collective invites audiences to an ensemble performance of Indian dance that melds folk and classical movements. The audience will enjoy learning a few steps and gestures and culminate our time together in a shared dance in a circle.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreSunday, May 42:00—3:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
NATYA Dance Collective - Dance as Healing
How can dancing bring us closer to our shared humanity? In this interactive performance designed for all ages, Natya Dance Collective invites audiences to an ensemble performance of Indian dance that melds folk and classical movements. The audience will enjoy learning a few steps and gestures and culminate our time together in a shared dance in a circle.…Learn MoreMay 5. 4 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.
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
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreMonday, May 510:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 510:30—11:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - Lapsit Storytime 2
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 56:30—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 MoreMay 6. 7 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
Join us Tuesday, May 6 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
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 More
This program is for adults and registration is required. *Bring an item of clothing that you would like to add visible mending to. We’ll go over different ideas and techniques on how using visible mending to decorate and strengthen your clothes. Embroidery floss and needles will be provided.…Learn MoreThis program is for adults and registration is required. *Bring an item of clothing that you would like to add visible mending to. We’ll go over different ideas and techniques on how using visible mending to decorate and strengthen your clothes. Embroidery floss and needles will be provided.…Learn More
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club! Each month, the chosen cookbook will be on display at the Reference Desk (2nd floor) and available for check out at Circulation (first floor).…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, May 6 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, May 610:00—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, May 61:30—3:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Visible Mending
This program is for adults and registration is required. *Bring an item of clothing that you would like to add visible mending to. We’ll go over different ideas and techniques on how using visible mending to decorate and strengthen your clothes. Embroidery floss and needles will be provided.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 62:00—3:00 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Avenu at Natick
Location: 3 Superior Dr, NatickThe Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 66:00—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Visible Mending
This program is for adults and registration is required. *Bring an item of clothing that you would like to add visible mending to. We’ll go over different ideas and techniques on how using visible mending to decorate and strengthen your clothes. Embroidery floss and needles will be provided.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 66:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Cookbook Club - May
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club! Each month, the chosen cookbook will be on display at the Reference Desk (2nd floor) and available for check out at Circulation (first floor).…Learn MoreMay 7. 9 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
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, May 7 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn More
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, May 7 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteLet’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.…Learn More
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. Not sure what to make? We will also have l a limited supply of craft kits.…Learn More
Good Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 710:00—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, May 7 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 711:00—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, May 7 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, May 711:30 AM—1:30 PMBookmobile Visit
CANCELED - Bookmobile: Natick Labs (U.S. Army Natick)
Patrons must have access to the base to reach the Bookmobile.
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 72:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteLet’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 72:00—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. Not sure what to make? We will also have l a limited supply of craft kits.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 76:30—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, May 77:00—8:30 PMCOMMUNITY ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Autism Alliance: Just for Dads Support Group
Autism Alliance: Just for Dads
Wednesday, May 77:00—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 More
May 8. 6 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
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 bring in your favorite game to teach as well.…Learn More
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 More
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting and launching in the children's department on Thursday, May 8 @3:45pm. This week we are making stomp rockets and launching them! This program is for children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Each Exploration program requires its own registration.
This workshop is for adults; space is limited and registration is required. The Rhythm Bones are perhaps the oldest organized musical instrument outside of the human body. Dating back to ancient Egyptian and Chinese civilizations, they spread around the world, and a bone like instrument is played in almost every culture
In the United States, they were so popular during the 19th century that they were included in the Sears Catalog .…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 810:00 AM—12:00 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Board Game Thursdays *Drop-ins Welcome*
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 bring in your favorite game to teach as well.…Learn MoreThursday, May 82:00—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, May 82:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: West Hill Park Neighborhood
Location: At the top of Westhill ParkThe Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.
Thursday, May 83:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Stomp Rockets!
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting and launching in the children's department on Thursday, May 8 @3:45pm. This week we are making stomp rockets and launching them! This program is for children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Each Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, May 86:30—8:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Play the Rhythm Bones
This workshop is for adults; space is limited and registration is required. The Rhythm Bones are perhaps the oldest organized musical instrument outside of the human body. Dating back to ancient Egyptian and Chinese civilizations, they spread around the world, and a bone like instrument is played in almost every culture
In the United States, they were so popular during the 19th century that they were included in the Sears Catalog .…Learn MoreMay 9. 3 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
Register if you would like to receive updates/reminders, walk-ins are also welcome. A monthly gathering of people who love to read and write poetry. As a point on the radius of a circle is equidistant from the middle, so are those gathered in a circle equally important.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreFriday, May 910:00—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, May 910:00—11:30 AMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Poetry Circle
Register if you would like to receive updates/reminders, walk-ins are also welcome. A monthly gathering of people who love to read and write poetry. As a point on the radius of a circle is equidistant from the middle, so are those gathered in a circle equally important.…Learn MoreMay 10. 1 event.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreMay 11. 2 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreMay 12. 6 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreStories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.
Introducing a new book group for adults!
Registration and acceptance of the user agreement is required.
Join us as we walk around Natick and talk about a selected book every 2nd Monday at 10:30 am. This month we are reading Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts.…Learn MoreStories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.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
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreMonday, May 1210:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 1210:30—11:30 AMFRONT LAWNMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Follow the Reader Book Group
Introducing a new book group for adults!
Registration and acceptance of the user agreement is required.
Join us as we walk around Natick and talk about a selected book every 2nd Monday at 10:30 am. This month we are reading Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts.…Learn MoreMonday, May 1210:30—11:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime 2
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 123:00—5:00 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, May 126:30—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 MoreMay 13. 4 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreJoin us Tuesday, May 13 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 MoreAbout 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
Join us for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome! Performers can sign up for a 5min/10 min time slot on a first come first served basis.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 1310:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together: Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, May 13 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, May 1310:00—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, May 137:00—8:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Open Mic Night
Join us for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome! Performers can sign up for a 5min/10 min time slot on a first come first served basis.…Learn MoreMay 14. 9 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreToddler 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, May 14 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreJoin 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, May 14 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.
For teens and tweens ages 11-18. Registration required. Come join us during Mental Health Awareness Month as we chill out to some lowfi beats and make bracelets. Teens are welcome to string their bracelet with their favorite positive affirmation or anything they’d like.…Learn More
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month. We will be making mindfulness keychains from 3:00pm to 4:00pmin the Children's Storycraft Room on the Lower Level. Recommended for Children in Grades K-5. Drop in. No registration necessary.Good Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteGrab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan has nothing.…Learn More
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for a graphic novel or manga discussion based around our monthly book. This month will be Sunday, by Olivier Schrauwen.
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 1410:00—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, May 14 @10:00am . This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 1411:00—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, May 14 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, May 142:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Bennett St. & Forest Ave. Neighborhood
Location: Intersection of Bennett St. and Forest Ave. The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 143:00—4:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen & Tween: Affirmation Friendship Bracelets
For teens and tweens ages 11-18. Registration required. Come join us during Mental Health Awareness Month as we chill out to some lowfi beats and make bracelets. Teens are welcome to string their bracelet with their favorite positive affirmation or anything they’d like.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 143:00—4:00 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Create a Mindfulness Keychain
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month. We will be making mindfulness keychains from 3:00pm to 4:00pmin the Children's Storycraft Room on the Lower Level. Recommended for Children in Grades K-5. Drop in. No registration necessary.Wednesday, May 146:30—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, May 147:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteGrab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan has nothing.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 147:00—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Adult Graphic Novel & Manga Book Club
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for a graphic novel or manga discussion based around our monthly book. This month will be Sunday, by Olivier Schrauwen.May 15. 6 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreJoin 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
This program is for Adults.
Supplies are limited and registration is required*Join us to learn about diamond painting and to make a beautiful mandala magnet! Most participants will be able to finish their bookmarks in 60 minutes.
About:
Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that's taking the crafting world by storm.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, May 151:30—2:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Sherwood Village (East)
Location: 143 Mill St, Natick
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile brings library services to various stops throughout the Natick Community. At the Bookmobile, you can: register for a library card, check out books and puzzles for all ages, return your library materials, and get information about library programs and resources.…Learn More
Thursday, May 152:00—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, May 152:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Sherwood Village (West)
Location: 143 Mill St, Natick
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile brings library services to various stops throughout the Natick Community. At the Bookmobile, you can: register for a library card, check out books and puzzles for all ages, return your library materials, and get information about library programs and resources.…Learn More
Thursday, May 156:30—7:30 PMZOOM
VIRTUAL Breathwork and Meditation
Breathwork and Meditation is a monthly virtual event on the 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted on our calendar. ERegistration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Join us to experience breathwork coupled with a deep guided meditation.…Learn More
Thursday, May 156:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Diamond Art Painting: Mandala Magnet
This program is for Adults.
Supplies are limited and registration is required*Join us to learn about diamond painting and to make a beautiful mandala magnet! Most participants will be able to finish their bookmarks in 60 minutes.
About:
Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that's taking the crafting world by storm.…Learn MoreMay 16. 3 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn More
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! Drop in if you have time or register to get event reminders. **May meeting is in the Community Room**The Fridays change, so check our calendar for future dates!Questions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreFriday, May 1611:30 AM—1:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Natick Labs (U.S. Army Natick)
Patrons must have access to the base to reach the Bookmobile.
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn More
Friday, May 1612:30—1:30 PMCOMMUNITY 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! Drop in if you have time or register to get event reminders. **May meeting is in the Community Room**The Fridays change, so check our calendar for future dates!Questions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.…Learn MoreMay 17. 3 events.Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 178:30 AM—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Drop into the children's department 9:30-3:00pm for a puzzle-tastic time! We'll have traditional puzzles, logic puzzles, puzzle books and more! No registration required - all ages welcome.
Saturday, May 3All DayMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARYMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flower Seed Take n Make
Heading to All Around Earth Day in Natick? Come to the second floor of the library to see our garden book display and grab a packet of seeds (while supplies last). Take them home and plant as desired. It is a mix so the result will be a surprise! When they bloom, send us photo at natickresearchdesk@minlib.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 178:30 AM—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
MORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Friends' Spring Book, Music, and Bake Sale
Details to come.
Saturday, May 179:30 AM—3:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Puzzlemania!!
Drop into the children's department 9:30-3:00pm for a puzzle-tastic time! We'll have traditional puzzles, logic puzzles, puzzle books and more! No registration required - all ages welcome.May 18. 1 event.
May 19. 4 events.
Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 19All 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. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Monday, May 1910:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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, May 1910:30—11:00 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime 2
Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies 0-24 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.May 20. 3 events.Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.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 More
Tuesday, May 20All 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. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Tuesday, May 2010:00—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, May 202:00—3:00 PMBookmobile Visit
CANCELED - Bookmobile: Avenu at Natick
Location: 3 Superior Dr, NatickThe Morse Institute Library Bookmobile brings library services to various stops throughout the Natick Community. At the Bookmobile, you can: register for a library card, check out books and puzzles for all ages, return your library materials, and get information about library programs and resources.…Learn More
May 21. 6 events.Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.
New members welcome, no registration required except for our meeting in June!
Join us the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar) for a stimulating discussion. This month's selection is: Loot by Tania James. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library.…Learn More
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteYou’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.…Learn MoreGood Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.
Wednesday, May 21All 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. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Wednesday, May 2111:00 AM—12:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Morning Book Discussion
New members welcome, no registration required except for our meeting in June!
Join us the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar) for a stimulating discussion. This month's selection is: Loot by Tania James. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 2111:30 AM—1:30 PMBookmobile Visit
CANCELED - Bookmobile: Natick Labs (U.S. Army Natick)
Patrons must have access to the base to reach the Bookmobile at this stop.
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile brings library services to various stops throughout the Natick Community. At the Bookmobile, you can: register for a library card, check out books and puzzles for all ages, return your library materials, and get information about library programs and resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 212:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 212:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteYou’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 216:30—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.May 22. 4 events.Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.
Register for this author talk:authors365We’ve all been there—facing a system that’s inefficient, a team stuck in a rut, or a process that drains time and energy. In business, as in life, the biggest obstacles aren’t always a lack of effort or resources—it’s getting stuck in the way things have always been done.…Learn More
Please register if you would like updates/reminders; walk-ins are welcome. Join us for songs, history, and an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America.…Learn More
Thursday, May 22All 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. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Thursday, May 2212:00—1:00 PMZOOM
Authors365 Preview Event: Reset with Dan Heath
Register for this author talk:authors365We’ve all been there—facing a system that’s inefficient, a team stuck in a rut, or a process that drains time and energy. In business, as in life, the biggest obstacles aren’t always a lack of effort or resources—it’s getting stuck in the way things have always been done.…Learn MoreThursday, May 222:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
CANCELED - Bookmobile: West Hill Park Neighborhood
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.
Thursday, May 227:00—8:15 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Popular Music and Veterans
Please register if you would like updates/reminders; walk-ins are welcome. Join us for songs, history, and an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America.…Learn MoreMay 23. 4 events.Stop by the Children's Desk to pick up a Tiny Takeaway (a small activity to take and make at home), while supplies last. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.
For tweens & teens ages 11-18. Drop-in, no registration. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, stop by the Teen Room anytime between 3 - 4:30 PM to do some mindfulness activities. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole hour and a half.
Need to unwind? Day have you tied up in knots? Kids in grades 2-5 can come join us on select Fridays from 3:45-4:30 for some low key yarn projects in our cozy craft room! No registration required. Yarntastic club will meet on February 28, March 28, and May 23.
Friday, May 23All 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. *Tiny Takeaways are geared toward preschool-aged and early elementary aged children.Friday, May 2310:00—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, May 232:00—4:30 PMTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Fri-YAY: Mindfulness Activies
For tweens & teens ages 11-18. Drop-in, no registration. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, stop by the Teen Room anytime between 3 - 4:30 PM to do some mindfulness activities. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole hour and a half.Friday, May 233:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Yarntastic!
Need to unwind? Day have you tied up in knots? Kids in grades 2-5 can come join us on select Fridays from 3:45-4:30 for some low key yarn projects in our cozy craft room! No registration required. Yarntastic club will meet on February 28, March 28, and May 23.May 24. 1 closure. 0 events.
Saturday, May 24Library Closed
May 25. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, May 25Library Closed
May 26. 1 closure. 0 events.
Monday, May 26Library Closed
May 27. 3 events.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 More
One Tuesday every month.
We’re a group of 20- and 30-somethings looking to make friends and connect. Each month we will meet on a Tuesday night to do a variety of activities.
For more info contact Emma at emmakell919@gmail. com…Learn More
Registration encouraged for reminders. Walk-ins welcome too. Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Common and Uncommon Plants in Folklore and Magic
From the tangled forest to the garden hedge, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 2710:00—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, May 277:00—8:00 PMCOMMUNITY ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
20s & 30s Social Club
One Tuesday every month.
We’re a group of 20- and 30-somethings looking to make friends and connect. Each month we will meet on a Tuesday night to do a variety of activities.
For more info contact Emma at emmakell919@gmail. com…Learn MoreTuesday, May 277:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Common and Uncommon Plants in Folklore and Magic
Registration encouraged for reminders. Walk-ins welcome too. Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Common and Uncommon Plants in Folklore and Magic
From the tangled forest to the garden hedge, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants.…Learn MoreMay 28. 5 events.
For ages 11-18, registration required. Relax and draw with cartoonist Cara Bean, creator of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health. Cara will guide participants through a series of calming, tranquil drawing exercises that are fun and sprout creative ideas.…Learn More
This event is for adults and registration is required. Unwind and Relax with Beginner Breathwork, Yoga and MeditationLipi is a yoga, breathwork and meditation faculty member with the Art of Living foundation. Having worked with several members of the student and adult communities over the last seven years, she continues to bring her experience with wisdom of yoga and breathwork to create a lasting impact into people's lives.…Learn MoreGood Evening!Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. 30 minutes of stories and songs.
Wednesday, May 282:30—3:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Bennett St. & Forest Ave. Neighborhood
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.
Wednesday, May 283:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: Mindful Drawing with cartoonist Cara Bean
For ages 11-18, registration required. Relax and draw with cartoonist Cara Bean, creator of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health. Cara will guide participants through a series of calming, tranquil drawing exercises that are fun and sprout creative ideas.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 286:30—7:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Peaceful Poses
This event is for adults and registration is required. Unwind and Relax with Beginner Breathwork, Yoga and MeditationLipi is a yoga, breathwork and meditation faculty member with the Art of Living foundation. Having worked with several members of the student and adult communities over the last seven years, she continues to bring her experience with wisdom of yoga and breathwork to create a lasting impact into people's lives.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 286:30—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.
Youth Advisory BoardMay 29. 1 event.
This event is for adults, space is limited and registration is required. Arts & culture are integral in our well-being. How are arts & culture interconnected with health? We will explore the many multifaceted ways that our health is affected through arts & cultural experiences.…Learn More
Thursday, May 296:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Arts, Culture & Well-Being
This event is for adults, space is limited and registration is required. Arts & culture are integral in our well-being. How are arts & culture interconnected with health? We will explore the many multifaceted ways that our health is affected through arts & cultural experiences.…Learn MoreMay 30. 2 events.
Register if you would like event updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Inspired by true events, the narrative follows Sammy Fabelman on a journey of self-discovery. At the age of seven, Sammy lives a simple life with his parents Burt and Mitzi.…Learn More
Friday, May 3010:00—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, May 302:00—4:30 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Movie Matinee: The Fabelmans
Register if you would like event updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Inspired by true events, the narrative follows Sammy Fabelman on a journey of self-discovery. At the age of seven, Sammy lives a simple life with his parents Burt and Mitzi.…Learn MoreMay 31. 2 events.
Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair / Natick Farmers Market: 9:00-1:00
Location: Natick Common
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn More
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the children's department on Saturday, May 31 @10:00am! We'll be celebrating Asian American Heritage month with a special Chinese bilingual storytime!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome.…Learn More
Saturday, May 319:00 AM—1:00 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair / Natick Farmers Market: 9:00-1:00
Location: Natick Common
The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events. Bring your library card to check out books, audiobooks, bestseller speed reads, and DVDs for all ages.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 3110:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Saturday Storytime Special!
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the children's department on Saturday, May 31 @10:00am! We'll be celebrating Asian American Heritage month with a special Chinese bilingual storytime!This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome.…Learn More