Kids’ Programs
Programs at the Medfield Public Library
All programs are FREE thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Medfield Library. Programs are generally held upstairs in the Children’s Room or downstairs in the Meeting Room. During the warm months, some programs may be held outside in Warrior Park. Advance registration is required for certain programs, due to space and supplies being limited. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Please see a list of recurring events below, and see the full calendar here. You can filter to events for children by selecting “By Category” > “Kids”.
AUTHOR STORYTIME
Celebrate Medfield Climate Week with author Leila Day Berry as she reads her debut children’s book, How to Help a Polar Bear.
Saturday, May 10
Best for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver
No prior registration is required.
Upstairs in the Children’s Room
SATURDAY STORYTIME
Saturday, May 17
(2:30-3:00pm)
Join Miss Adrienne for a special Saturday Storytime complete with songs, stories, handplays & movement activities. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with their littles! Caregivers should plan to sit with their child and participate.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 0 months – 5 years with a caregiver.
MPL STORYTIMES
Join us in the Children’s Room on
Wednesdays & Thursdays*
Please choose the one session per week that best fits your schedule and your child(ren)’s needs
Pattycake Babies : Ages 0-18 months w/ caregiver
◊ 10:15-10:30 am Storytime ◊
(Feel free to remain for an informal play group following Storytime)
Rhyme Time: Ages 18-36 months w/ caregiver
◊ 10:40-11:00 am Storytime ◊
No Registration Required
* Except when the library is closed.
WEEKEND DROP-IN FUN
Drop into the Children’s Program Room
Saturdays, 11-2 and Sundays 1-4*
to enjoy the day’s activities!
Best for ages 3-10 with a caregiver
No Registration Required
*Except 4/12 or when the library is closed
DROP-IN AFTERNOON FUN
Drop into the Children’s Program Room
Fridays between 2 and 5 pm*
to enjoy the day’s activities!
Best for ages 3-10 with a caregiver
No Registration Required
*Except 4/25 or when the library is closed
KIDS' YOGA
Little Yogis can join Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Adrienne Mandigo, for yoga and mindfulness.
◊ Monthly on Mondays ◊
(10:15 – 11:00 am)
For ages 3-6 with a caregiver
◊ 5/12 ◊ 6/2 ◊
Downstairs in the Meeting Room
No Registration Required
Participants should bring their own Yoga Mat / Towel if possible as we have a limited amount available to loan.
DROP-IN SENSORY PLAY
Stop by for a variety of sensory activities
Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Tuesdays ♦ Sept-June
Final Sensory Program for this year will be June 10th
(10:15-11:45 am)
No Registration Required
We are grateful for donated sensory materials from the Walpole CFCE Program which is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.
MOOVE, GROOVE & LEARN
Join Miss Yvette from Walpole CFCE for music, movement, a story and lots of fun!
Monthly on Mondays*
May 5th, June 9th
10:15-10:45am
Best for ages 0-5 yrs. with a caregiver
No Registration Required
This program is funded by the Walpole CFCE, which is funded through the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.
* During the academic year only. For the 2025-2026 year, the dates will be: 9/15/25, 10/6/25, 11/3/25, 12/8/25, 1/5/26, 2/9/26, 3/9/26, 4/13/26, 5/4/26, and 6/1/26
LEGO CLUB
Join fellow Brick enthusiasts for 45 minutes of LEGO creativity and building. Each week, LEGO Club’s creations are displayed in the library for all to admire.
Wednesdays*
4:15pm – 5:00pm
This program is for kids ages 5-10 yrs.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Use the links below to register for each session separately.
* June 11th is our final LEGO Club for this school year. The Club resumes in the fall.
TUMMY TIME
Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregiver(s), this relaxed program is perfect for baby’s development.
April 28th (10:15-11:45 am)
May 19th (10:15-11:45 am)
Drop in any time during the 90 minute period with your pre-walker and a blanket.
No Registration Required
HAPPY HALF-YAY!
Make the most of many of the upcoming Medfield Public School All-School Half Days by visiting the library for an afternoon of Pop Music and Crafts!
Final Half-Yay of the School Year
May 2nd
Drop in between 11:30-2
Downstairs in the Meeting Room
Best for ages 7-13