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: LOUISE WANNIER
Friday, January 16
10:15 AM—11:45 PM
Join author and environmental advocate, Louise Wannier, as she shares her book series, Tree Spirits!
Caregivers should plan to sit with their child and participate.
No Registration Required; Best for ages 2 – 6 years with a caregiver.
AXOLOTL PAINTING
Tuesday, January 27
3:30—5:00 PM
A workshop for ages 8-12 to paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School.
Registration is Required; register here.
*Per library policy, children under the age of 9 must have a caregiver present in the building during the program.
Downstairs in the meeting room
VISIT WITH A DOG
Monday, February 9
Best for ages 0-9 with a caregiver.
Join therapy dog, Grizz & Michelle Gaudet from Purposeful Connections for some Furry Fun!
Registration is required. Click on the Session below to register.
Please sign up for 1 session only.
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.
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.
Weekly on Fridays
(3:15pm – 4:00pm)
This program is for kids ages 5-10 yrs.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Register for Jan. 16 here.
Register for Jan. 23 here.
Register for Jan. 30 here.
WEEKEND DROP-IN FUN
Drop into the Children’s Program Room
Saturdays (11-4) and Sundays(1-4)*
to enjoy the day’s activities!
Best for ages 3-10 with a caregiver
No Registration Required
*Except when the library is closed.
DROP-IN SENSORY PLAY
Stop by for a variety of sensory activities
Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Weekly on Tuesdays
♦ Sept-June ♦
(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
Kids can join Miss Yvette from Walpole CFCE for music, movement, a story and lots of fun!
Monthly on Mondays
(10:15 – 10:45 am)
Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 4, June 1
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.
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)
Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 11
For ages 3-6 with a caregiver
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.
TUMMY TIME
Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregiver(s), this relaxed program is perfect for baby’s development. Includes a Q&A for caregivers with Medfield Board of Health’s Public Health Nurse Emily Dellaglio, BSN, RN
Monthly on Mondays
(10:15 – 11:45 am)
Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 16, April 27, May 18, June 8
Drop in any time during the 90 minute period with your pre-walker and a blanket.