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The Central Library and West Branch locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The East Branch will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
Central Library (
Closed
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Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM
East Branch (
Closed
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Monday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Sunday Closed
West Branch (
Closed
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Monday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM Thursday - Friday 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Sunday Closed
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Saturday, January 17
Cookie Decorating for Adults and Teens
Join us to decorate some delicious cookies with frosting, sprinkles and more!
Sunday, January 18
Listening to Classical Music with Professional Violinist Joshua Peckins
Join violinist Joshua Peckins for a communal experience of listening to Classical Music, ranging from ancient music to present day!
Wednesdays, January 21 & 28
Thrive in Motion: Dance and Wellness Series
This series blends energizing dance fitness with conversations about stress relief, wellness, and resilience in a welcoming environment.
Wednesday, January 21
Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West
Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
Thursday, January 22
Declutter Your Year: How to Get (and Stay) Organized in 2026
Stop procrastinating and get a fresh start for the new year!
Thursday, January 22
Craft Night at East, for ages 9-99: 3-D PAPER SNOWFLAKES
We’ll create our own wintry wonderland (without the cold!) as we craft 2 styles of 3-D paper snowflakes!
Saturday, January 24
Kids are invited to build and race LEGO vehicles to see which goes the fastest, which goes the farthest, and which has the most unique design.
Monday, January 26
Creating a Modern Homestead with Homesteader and Blogger, Victoria Pruett
We’re excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life!
Monday, January 26
Death Cafe at West Branch
Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives
Tuesday, January 27
Talking with Toys at West
Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
