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”.
LEPRECHAUN CATCHER
Saturday, March 14
Create a handmade trap in the hopes of catching a leprechaun!
Best for ages 5-19 with a caregiver.
Registration is required. Click on one of the sessions below to register.
Please sign up for 1 session only.
As this is a popular program, please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to make it so that we can offer your spot to someone else.
Located downstairs in the meeting room.
STUFFED ANIMAL CLINIC
Saturday, April 11
Does your stuffy need a check up? Bring them to the Stuffy Clinic.
Drop in to the Children’s Program Room anytime between 1pm and 4pm and check in at the front desk for an “appointment.” Your stuffy will receive a wellness exam with one of our Stuffed Animal Specialists. Just like at the real doctor’s office, you may need to wait a little bit before it’s your turn. No prior registration is required.
Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Please limit one stuffed animal per child.
BALLOON ANIMAL WORKSHOP
Wednesday, May 6
♦ 4 – 5 pm ♦
Join Ed the Wizard to learn how to twist your own balloon animals!
For ages ages 7+ with a caregiver
Register here
As this is a popular program, please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to make it so that we can offer your spot to someone else.
Patrons should be advised of potential Latex Allergies (program uses Q260 Latex Twisty Balloons)
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 March 13 here.
Register for March 20 here.
Register for March 27 here.
Register for April 3 here.
Register for April 10 here.
Register for April 17 here.
We will have a Staycation Afternoon Fun program in lieu of LEGO Club on 4/24
Register for May 1 here.
Register for May 8 here.
Register for May 15 here.
Register for May 22 here.
Register for May 29 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.
*The final Drop-In Sensory program for this academic year will be 6/16.
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)
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)
April 6, May 11, June 15
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)
March 16, April 27, May 18, June 8
Drop in any time during the 90 minute period with your pre-walker and a blanket.