Fiske Public Library Events

Cars, Trucks, and Transportation Preschool Playgroup with Self Help CFCE

Join Ms. Jen for this three-session playgroup on cars, trucks, and transportation, We will read a story, make a craft and play with transportation-themed educational toys. Registration is required. An adult must accompany the child during the program. R…

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.  The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans.…

Fiske Library Book Club

Monthly meeting of the Fiske Public Library Book Club. All are welcome to attend. No registration is required. See the titles on the Fiske Library Book Club page.

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.  High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel.…

Shell Decoupage

Join us on August 27 for this gorgeous SHELL craft to celebrate summer. 🐚 ⛱️ We will use colorful tissue and book pages to decoupage shells. These look like a professional hand-painted them-- the final product is a stunning work of art or can be a trinket dish.…

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart

Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?Two hundred fifty years ago, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies, but on ideas where the people ruled.…

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Fiske Library Board of Trustees.

Pajama Storytime

Put on your pjs, grab a stuffy, and head to the library for an evening of stories, songs, and fun! PJ storytime is best for kids ages 3-6 but all are welcome. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Best for ages 2-5, we will read stories, sing songs, learn movement activities, and more! No registration required.

Friends of the Fiske Library Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Fiske.

Baby/Toddler Playgroup

Babies and toddlers under 2 with a caregiver are welcome to come and meet new friends, and play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske.

Magic Storymakers

Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik. Deep into space, far past the triworld outposts, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew.…

The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence with Alex Cain

“I Have Scarcely a Mouthful of Bread for Myself or My Children”: The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence. This lecture, presented by historian Alexander Cain, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England and New York during the Revolutionary War.…

Preschool Storytime

Best for ages 2-5, we will read stories, sing songs, learn movement activities, and more! No registration required.

Blast Off! The Science behind Rockets & Planes

Blast off into the exciting world of aerospace engineering! In this two-part STEM workshop, your student will explore the science of flight through hands-on activities and engineering challenges. They'll experiment with paper airplanes and straw rockets to learn about thrust, drag, lift, and Newton's Laws of Motion while testing and improving their designs like real engineers.…

Learn to Sew!

The Learn to Sew program is a 3-week series for ages 10-100 where participants register for all 3 weeks in order to fully understand a sewing machine and be able to sew with confidence. The Library currently has 4 sewing machines which can be checked out for the duration of the program, but must be returned on the final day for the next series.…

Handprint Name Art

Kids age 5-8 are invited to join us in the children's program room to make some name art out of your handprints!

The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker

Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.  In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight.…

Read to Sophie the Library Dog

Kids age 5+ are invited to come read to Sophie, a therapy dog from Dog B. O. N. E. S. of MA.

Mushroom Night Light Workshop

​Using plaster and wooden mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, create a unique nightlight in your own individual color scheme. Space is limited to twelve adult participants. Registration is required. Led by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna.

Preschool Storytime

Best for ages 2-5, we will read stories, sing songs, learn movement activities, and more! No registration required.

Book Bedazzling for Tweens/Teens

Give your books a glow‑up in this book bedazzling program! Bring in your book, and dress up your covers with sparkles and fun details. For ages 11-18. Registration is required.

Learn to Sew!

The Learn to Sew program is a 3-week series for ages 10-100 where participants register for all 3 weeks in order to fully understand a sewing machine and be able to sew with confidence. The Library currently has 4 sewing machines which can be checked out for the duration of the program, but must be returned on the final day for the next series.…

Perri's Pencil Problem Read-Aloud and Kindness Activity

Join Wrentham teen author Marleigh Brown for a reading of her book Perri's Pencil Problem.  Kids will then participate in an activity all about demonstrating kindness!