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 in the Children’s Room or the Meeting Room, however during the warm months some may be held outside on Gazebo Green. Advance registration is required for certain programs, due to space and supplies being limited. Feel free to contact us for more information.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
There are so many great kids’ programs at the library!
For a full list of the library’s events, check our CALENDAR.
Tip: For a caregiver friendly format, switch to “Month View” & change “All Events” to “Children” in the drop down menu.
SUMMER READING
More than 680 kids participated in the 2024 MPL Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader
We’ve got lots of future leaders in our midst!
Summer Reading is brought to you by the
Friends of the Medfield Public Library
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
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 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 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 ◊
◊ 10/21 ◊ (downstairs in the meeting room)
◊ 11/25 ◊ (downstairs in the meeting room)
◊ 12/16 ◊ (downstairs in the meeting room)
No Registration Required
Participants can bring their own Yoga Mat / Towel
or borrow one from the library.
DROP-IN SENSORY PLAY
Stop by for a variety of sensory activities
Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Tuesdays (10:15-11:45 am)
No Registration Required
MOOVE, GROOVE & LEARN
Join Miss Yvette from Walpole CFCE for music, movement, a story and lots of fun!
Monthly on Mondays
9/16, 10/7, 11/18, 12/9
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.
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.
Register for: Sept. 18th
Register for: Sept. 25th
Register for: Oct. 2nd
Register for: Oct. 9th
Register for: Oct. 16th
Register for: Oct. 23rd
Register for: Oct. 30th
TUMMY TIME
Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregiver(s), this relaxed program is perfect for baby’s development.
9/23 (10:15-11:45am)
10/28 (1:00-2:30pm)
Drop in any time during the 90 minute period with your pre-walker and a blanket.
No Registration Required
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Bring along a Stuffie for a special storytime at 5;15pm in the Children’s Room. Following storytime, you’ll tuck your lovey in to spend the night! You can check in the morning to see pictures of what the stuffies were up to overnight.
Monday, September 30th
5:15pm – 5:45pm
Best for ages 3-8 yrs. with a caregiver and 1 stuffed guest.
Stuffies can be picked up Tuesday, Oct. 1 as soon as the library is open.
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!
Nov. 21, Dec. 20, Jan. 29, Feb. 11, March 11, April 2, May 2
Drop-In any time between 1:30-3:00
Downstairs in the Meeting Room
Best for ages 7-13
no registration required
COSTUME EXCHANGE
Donate and/or claim gently-used costumes through our month-long Costume Exchange!
Stop by the Children’s Room to claim costumes whenever the library is open in October.
AND/OR
Donate gently-used costumes in the box in the library vestibule.
Note: You do not need to donate costume(s) in order to claim costume(s).