Children and Teen Programs

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The Fiske Public Library hosts many recurring programs for children of all ages. On weekdays we offer programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. During after-school hours and school vacations we offer programs for children of all ages. Our programs include story times, crafts, family nights, and many wonderful performances. All of our programs are free! You can find upcoming programs listed below and by checking the library’s online calendar, or the print newsletter which is always available at the circulation desk.

Special events are listed below. Click here to jump to Recurring Programs

Upcoming Special Events

The Unlikely Strummers - Inter-Generational Ukulele Program
Saturday, Sept. 21 -- 10:30am
"We're a big happy family of ukulele players from across southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. Our group began in 2017, and we've been strumming our way around the region ever since! We've played at events from festivals to farmers markets to movie nights"
This is definitely not your great-grandfather's ukulele music! The ukulele is a surprisingly versatile instrument that's suited to almost any genre, from 1920s "standards" to early rock-n-roll, and from country to contemporary top 40s hits. You never know what we might play next!
The Unlikely Strummers provide family-friendly music that will make you want to sing - or dance - along! No matter what your age, we'll leave you smiling!
This program is supported with funds from the Friends of the Fiske.
Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Sign up at the circulation desk or call 508-384-5440.

Character Design and Cartooning with Author/Illustrator Nathan DiPerri
Thursday, Sept. 19th, 5:45-7:45pm
Recommended for children ages 9 to 17.
Come learn the basics of character design using simple shapes. Anybody can draw a circle, triangle and square. With the right combination of the shapes and a lot of practice students will learn how to manipulate and combine simple geometric shapes to create original characters with distinct appearance and defined personalities that everone wants to see. Nathan is an illustrator, cartoonist and playwright who has been doing cartooning since he was a kid and now teaches art at the high school level. Visit www.nathanjdiperri.com for more information.
Space is limited and sign-ups in advance are required for this one night only class.
Call 508-384-5440 to sign-up. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. This program is funded by the Friends of the Fiske.

SPECIAL MASK WORKSHOP
Sat. Oct. 26th -- 1:00-3:00pm
Grade 4 and UP including Adults!

Ugglie Bugglies, an exciting, innovative mask workshop with master mask-maker Eric Bornstein. *No wet glue or paint *Can be worn over glasses! * Masks will be ready to wear!
We will make whimsical creature masks using strips of pipe insulation foam, colored & patterned duct tapes, chenille and sparkle stems. The basic form creates goggle eyes, a long “stinger” (hence, bugglies), decorative antennae, and adjustable straps. More daring students can create more complex forms, headpieces, and faces with the principles taught in the workshop. The finished masks are comfortable, lightweight, and one-of-a-kind! Perfect for parties, workshops, and festivals. Registration required, sign up at the circulation desk or call 508-384-5440.
Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. This program is supported with a grant from the SWEATT FUND.

RECURRING PROGRAMS

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Book Buddies – Read to a Dog
WHEN: Thursday, September 19
TIME: 3:30 - 4:30pm (Blocks of 10 minutes)

Does your child like reading and dogs? Sign up today to read to Lily, a trained therapy dog, at Fiske Library. Lily is a Bassett hound mix who came to live with the Winmill family 5 years ago from a rescue in Tennessee. She went to school like you, and became a “Therapy dog" and a" Reading Buddy" She is a happy gentle pup with velvet ears and polka dot spots. She loves the Library and loves to hear stories about animals (especially bunnies!) She has many jobs including visiting the elderly and cheering up college students during exam periods but her favorite time is spending time with children who read her stories. Lily can’t wait to meet you!

Beth Winmill has been a resident in Wrentham for 53 years and her children actually used the original library and went to elementary school here. She recently retired as a Professor of Nursing at CCRI and is enjoying her leisure time…especially with Lily in various venues.

Stop by the circulation desk or call the Library at (508) 384-5440 to register.

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Babies and Books
WHEN: Thursdays
DATES: September 5, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21
TIME: 10:00am
AGES: Birth - 23 months
Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, songs, and play. Drop-in, No Registration required. Programs are free but canned good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry.

Silly Science and Mystical Math
Thursday Oct. 10 – CSI; Thursday Jan. 9 – Many Moons;
Thursday March 12 – Maker Space; Wednesday May 20 – Bees
(Kindergarten – Fourth Grade)
Silly Science and Mystical Math is a parent/child program designed to introduce STEM subjects in a fun and engaging atmosphere by using hands on exploration. Each session will be a different STEM topic. Limited to 20 children ages Kindergarten-4th grade however the younger kids will need parental assistance. Register with Self Help Inc at http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar

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Lego Block Party Thursday
Thursday is Lego Block Party Day at Fiske Library. Come join in on the fun anytime between the hours of 10:30AM-8:00PM. Stop at the circulation desk to sign into the Children's Program Room. All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or caregiver. Thank you to the Friends of the Fiske for purchasing great new bins and a tarp to hold our Legos which were donated by a generous patron!

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Imagination Playground
Stop in to build with the Giant Blue Blocks in the Imagination Playground in the children's program room during regular library hours. Stop at the circulation desk to sign into the room. This Indoor Playground is supported with funds from THE FRIENDS OF FISKE.

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Chess Club
The Chess Club will resume in November.
Open to Ages 8 and UP including Adults.
All skill levels are welcome and Instructor Roy Wolfe will be on hand to help the beginners. The group will be loosely formed and choosing an opponent will be casual. Bring your chess set if you have one and Roy will have a few extras on hand. he will also present the beginners with basic tips. The membership will be limited to 20 and you must sign up at the front desk .

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FISKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
110 Randall Road
Wrentham, MA 02093
508-384-5440 Phone
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FISKE LIBRARY HOURS
Monday	CLOSED
Tuesday	10am-8pm
Wednesday	10am-8pm
Thursday	10am-8pm
Friday	10am-5pm
Saturday	10am-4pm (Closed July & August)
Sunday	CLOSED