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Wednesday, October 110:00—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, October 1 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 111:00—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, October 1 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, October 111:30 AM—12:30 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, October 12:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Crafter Matinee: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This program is for adults. Register if you would like to receive updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Do you like crafting and movies? Then bring a craft project from home and join us for a special screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
There will be tables and the lights will be left on so folks can chat and craft during the movie.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 16:30—7:15 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, October 17:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
20s and 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 MoreWednesday, October 17:00—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
YAB: Youth Advisory Board (Tweens & Teens)
The YAB is the Teen Room's Youth Advisory Board for tweens and teen ages 11-18. The YAB members meet approximately once a month to hang out, have their voice heard about library programs, suggest books and other materials for the teen collection, write book reviews, help with special projects, do fun activities, & more!We ask that Yabbers sign up for each meeting they plan to attend so that materials can be planned.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 21:30—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, October 22:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: Drop-In Decorate A Mini Photo Frame
For teens 11-18, drop-in program (supplies are limited). Come decorate a mini photo frame in the Teen Room! This craft will be available from 2-4 PM, or until supplies run out. Thursday, October 22:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the U
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteJoin us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.…Learn MoreThursday, October 22:30—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, October 26:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FOR ADULTS Wine Cork Pumpkins
This event is for adults; space and supplies are limited and registration is required. *Let’s upcycle wine corks into a cute pumpkin! We’ll glue the wine corks together, paint the tops of the corks orange, and then add twine to the stem. It is possible to finish the project in under an hour, however, participants will have up to 90 minutes to complete the craft.…Learn More3
Friday, October 310:00—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, October 310:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Rainbow Storytime Special!
Join us for a special rainbow storytime on Friday, October 3 @10:00am in honor of National Coming Out Day! We'll have stories, songs, and rhymes geared toward a preschool aged audience and their grownups, but all ages are welcome. No registration is required.Friday, October 310:30 AM—12:30 PMMORSE ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
NAA Artist Talk: Carol Krentzman
Join the Natick Art Association for a series of talks featuring a variety of art disciplines including painting, mosaics, pottery, and silversmithing. Carol Krentzman, a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, is a Natick Art Association stained glass and mosaic artist.…Learn More4
Saturday, October 49:30 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, October 49:30 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 puzzles for all ages and abilities! No registration required - all ages welcome.Saturday, October 410:30 AM—12:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Book Bike: All Aboard! Cycling for Everyone
Location: Cochituate Rail Trail, 11 Mechanic St. Registration Required: All Aboard! RegistrationThe Town of Natick is partnering with All Out Adventures and the Friends of Natick Trails to bring accessible cycling experiences to the Cochituate Rail Trail.…Learn More
Saturday, October 411:00 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 More5
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Monday, October 610:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime #1
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, October 610:30—11:30 AMFRONT LAWNMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
LEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE 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. This month's selection is Diary of Void by Emi Yagi . Limited copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library.…Learn More
Monday, October 610:30—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, October 62:00—9:00 PMTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween & Teen Take & Make: Paint by Sticker
For tweens & teens ages 11-18, available until the kits run out. Come pick up a sticker mosiac set!
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 Monday, October 6 at 2 PMThis is a Teen Room Take & Make for ages 11-18.…Learn More
Monday, October 66:30—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 More7
Tuesday, October 710:00—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, October 710:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, October 7 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, October 72:00—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, October 76:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Cookbook Club - October
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club! To celebrate Italian American Heritage Month we will be cooking from Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich.…Learn More8
Wednesday, October 810:00—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, October 8 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 811:00—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, October 8 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, October 82:00—4:30 PMTeen RoomMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen Drop-In Activity: Coloring
For teens 11-18, drop-in activity (no registration). Happy early release day! We will have coloring in the Teen Room from 2-4:30 PM. Teens and tweens are invited to come color with our supplies or take a coloring sheet to-go. Wednesday, October 83:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
POSTPONED Thoreau Society: Civil Rights & Civil Disobedience
This program has been postponed to Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 PM. A thought-provoking exploration of Thoreau’s participation in the Underground Railroad, his abolitionist views, night in jail and how his writings have historically inspired civil rights movements around the world.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 86:30—7:15 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.9
Thursday, October 910:00 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, October 93:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Elementary Explorations: Potion Making
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, October 9 @3:45pm. This week we are creating potion bottles! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, October 96:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FOR ADULTS Creativebug: Banned Book Pins
This class is for adults, space and supplies are limited and registration is required. Have you heard of Creativebug? It has unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes, and it's all free with your library card!Join one of our librarians, Suzanne, for a brief overview of this free resource and how you can access it online at home.…Learn MoreThursday, October 97:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteSince publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition)In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps.…Learn More10
Friday, October 1010:00—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, October 1010:30—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - Hugh Hanley's Circle of Songs
Unfortunately today's Circle of Songs concert Friday October 10 @10:30am is cancelled. The next concert will be Friday Nov 7. The current monthly dates are November 7, and December 5. Mark your calendar and get your dancing feet ready!11
Saturday, October 1110:00—11:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lego Free Build
Come join us Saturday, October 11 @10:00-11:30am for a LEGO family event! Drop in and build anything you like - we provide the LEGOs. This program is for children ages 4+ with a grownup partner. No registration is required.Saturday, October 112:00—3:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Rotten Botany: Bizarre, Beautiful and Grotesque Plants
Register if you would like to receive updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Varla is presenting in person this time!Join unique plant enthusiast and lover of the strange Varla Ventura for a delightful romp through a botanical wonderland of real plants that seem straight out of a horror novel.…Learn More12
Sunday, October 12Library Closed
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Monday, October 13Library Closed
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Tuesday, October 14All DayNO SPACEMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teen MakerLab To Go: Magic Library Kits
For ages 11-18, registration required. Celebrate magic in the air this spooky season with a Magic Library model kit! This MakerLab To-Go is open to ages 11-18, but teens under 14 may need some adult assistance as this is a more challenging build.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 1410:00—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, October 1410:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, October 14 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, October 147:00—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 More15
Wednesday, October 1510:00—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, October 15 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 1511:00 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: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 1511:00—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, October 15 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, October 1511:30 AM—12:30 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, October 156:30—7:15 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.16
Thursday, October 161:30—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, October 162:00—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, October 162:30—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, October 163:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: Faux Pumpkin Painting
For ages 11-18, registration required. Come get in the Halloween spirit and paint a faux pumpkin! Thursday, October 163:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Tween Explorations: Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, October 16 @3:45pm. This week we are creating haunted gingerbread houses! This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Each Tween Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, October 166:30—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 MoreThursday, October 167:00—8:10 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Flamenco Performance
Register if you would like to receive event updates/reminders; walk-ins are also welcome. Flamenco is an eclectic art form originating from the cultural melting pot that was in Andalusia, blending the influences of the Spaniards, Moors, Sephardic Jews, Indians, and Gitanos.…Learn More17
Friday, October 1710:00—11:00 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - 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, October 189:00 AM—1:00 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Farmers Market
Location: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common St.
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
Saturday, October 1810:00—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, October 18 @10:00am!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.Saturday, October 183:00—4:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FOR ADULTS Polymer Clay Ghosts
This class is for adults. Space and supplies are limited and registration is required. *Join one of our librarians, Suzanne, for a basic overview of polymer clay. We’ll then make an adorable glow-in-the-dark ghost, complete with a pumpkin and hat!At the end of the class, participants will receive baking instructions to bake their piece at home.…Learn More19
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Monday, October 2010:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime #1
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, October 2010:30—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, October 202:00—3:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: Ghost Paintings
For tweens and teens ages 11-18, registration required. Come join us to make some ghoulish art for you wall! Monday, October 203:00—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, October 204:00—6:00 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: A Place to Turn
Visit the Morse Institute Library Bookmobile at A Place to Turn in Natick! 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
Monday, October 206:30—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 More21
Tuesday, October 2110:00—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, October 2110:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, October 21 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, October 2112:30—1:30 PMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: MathWorks Apple Hill Campus
At the Morse Institute Library 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.
We may cancel bookmobile visits in cases of bad weather, mechanical problems, or general safety concerns.
Tuesday, October 212:00—3:00 PMBookmobile Visit
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
Tuesday, October 216:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Quick Pickling Workshop
Let's learn to make Summer squash, zucchini or cucumber pickles. All participants will go home with a pint jar of delicious pickles that they make themselves. This program is for adults. Supplies will be provided for you. This program is presented by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens with the generous support of the Friends of the Morse Library.…Learn More22
Wednesday, October 2210:00—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, October 22 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 2211:00—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, October 22 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, October 222:00—7:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 226:30—7:15 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, October 227:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Register for this author talk:libraryc. org/morseinstituteYou are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.…Learn More23
Thursday, October 239:45—11:45 AMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: Natick Preschool
Location: Natick High School, 15 West St. 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
Thursday, October 234:00—5:00 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Harvest Walk: Monster Mash!
Join us on Thursday, October 23 for a Monster Stroll! Make some crafts, eat snacks, and hunt spooky creatures throughout the library at this fun family event. We'll also be featuring community made monster heads!Want to make a monster yourself? Monster head bases will be available starting Monday, October 6 (as supplies last).…Learn MoreThursday, October 236:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FOR ADULTS Reverse Painting: Autumn and Water
This event is for adults. Space and supplies are limited and registration is required. *Join one of our librarians, Suzanne, and use a centuries-old technique to create a painting featuring autumn leaves and water! We'll complete the painting in reverse order (back to front) by tracing the image with black marker or paint pen.…Learn More24
Friday, October 24Library Closed
Friday, October 2410:00—11:00 AMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - 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, October 2512:00—3:00 PMBookmobile Visit
NATICK COMMON12 S MAIN STEET, NATICK, MA, 01760
Bookmobile: Spooktacular!
Location: Natick CommonEnjoy an afternoon of free fall & Halloween themed events and activities on the Common, including trick-or-treating at the Bookmobile!The Morse Institute Library Bookmobile visits neighborhoods, seniors, the Natick Labs, and community events.…Learn More
Saturday, October 253:00—4:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Opera & Zarzuela in Natick
Please register if you would like to receive updates/reminders of the event; walk-ins are also welcome. "Opera & Zarzuela in Natick" is a classical lyric music concert consisting of a collaborative pianist, and lyric singers, featuring some of the best works of the most well-known Opera and Zarzuela solos and ensembles.…Learn More26
Sunday, October 262:00—3:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Art for All Club
Join Walnut Hill School for the Arts students to learn watercolor techniques.
Teens and Adults with all levels of experience are welcome!
Sunday, 10/26 from 2-3:30pm: using watercolor to create objects
Sunday, 11/9 from 2-3:30pm: using watercolor to create landscapes
Sunday, 11/16 from 2-3:30pm: using watercolor to create landscapes
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Monday, October 2710:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Lapsit Storytime #1
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, October 2710:30—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, October 272:00—3:00 PMPRUNARET LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Digging into the Archives
Join Morse Research Librarian Schuyler to learn about historic resources in-house and online you can use to start researching the history of Natick! Stop by with your questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start your research.Monday, October 276:30—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 More28
Tuesday, October 289:15—11:15 AMBookmobile Visit
Bookmobile: East School Preschool
Location: 90 Oak St.
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
Tuesday, October 2810:00—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, October 2810:00—10:30 AMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
All Together Preschool Storytime
Join us Tuesday, October 28 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, October 286:00—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Natick's Heat Pump Pizza Party
Join Natick's volunteer Heat Pump Coaches for their third annual talk about heat pumps. You'll learn about how they work, performance in cold weather, and incentives available to help pay for them. Spoiler: there is still time to take advantage of IRA…Learn More29
Wednesday, October 2910:00—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, October 29 @10:00am. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 2911:00—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, October 29 @11:00am. Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups.Wednesday, October 292:00—3:00 PMZOOM
Virtual Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa
Register for this author talk: libraryc. org/morseinstituteCoined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor .…Learn MoreWednesday, October 293:30—4:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Teens & Tweens: Cross Stitch Keychains
For ages 11-18. Come make your own cross stitch key chain. Wednesday, October 296:00—8:30 PMCOMMUNITY ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Networking Reimagined: From Fear to Fun
If networking feels scary or uncomfortable this workshop is for you. We'll reframe networking as a fun way to build new relationships and wshow you how it can open doors to new potential career opportunities. Wednesday, October 296:30—7:15 PMCHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Pajama Time Stories
Welcome to Pajama Time Stories. Good Evening! Please join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children's Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs.Wednesday, October 296:30—8:00 PMLEBOWITZ MEETING HALLMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Navigating Mental Health in Natick: You're Not Alone
From providers to insurance and beyond - practical steps to help families and community members find the support they need. Wednesday, October 296:30—7:30 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Mead 101
Learn about the history and fermentation process of what the ancient Greeks referred to as, “The nectar of the gods”. We’ll be delving into how to make mead, best practices, scientific breakdowns, and safety guidelines when dealing with active fermentation.…Learn More30
Thursday, October 303:45—4:30 PMSTORY CRAFT ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
Elementary Explorations: Witch's Fingers!
Join us for an afternoon of in-person crafting in the children's department on Thursday, October 30 @3:45pm. This week we are making witch's finger pens and Halloween bead jewelry! This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. Each Elementary Exploration program requires its own registration.Thursday, October 306:30—8:00 PMINNOVATION LABMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
FOR ADULTS Needle Felted Cat with Pumpkin
This class is for adults and registration is required. *Join one of our librarians Suzanne, and create a cute cat scene! We will use felting needles and a felting pad to shape and adhere wool roving to a piece of fabric. Each participant will receive a wooden embroidery hoop for their finished piece.…Learn More31
Friday, October 3110:00—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, October 3112:30—1:30 PMTRUSTEES ROOMMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760
CANCELED - Chat & Chew Book Club
Bring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned reading, so you get to read what you want! Drop in if you have time or register to get event reminders. The Fridays change, so check our calendar for future dates!Questions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.…Learn More