Stoughton Public Library Events

Teens: Bookish Buds Reading Club

Teens, Grades 6-12, bring your own book and read together in Halloran Park! No registration required, drop in any time between 2:30-5:30.

Teen Maker Space: Table Top Games

Visit our Teen Maker Space on Tuesdays this Summer to play any of our board games, card games, role-playing games, trivia, etc. Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Teen Maker Space: Arts and Crafts

Visit our Teen Maker Space on Wednesdays this Summer to make use of our various art and crafting supplies for self-led creative time.  Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

'American Graffiti' film screening & discussion with Frank Mandosa

Join Stoughton film historian and teacher Frank Mandosa for a screening of George Lucas' classic early 60s coming of age film ' American Graffiti '.  A discussion of the film's themes and impact will follow.   Registration is recommended as seating is limited. The film runs 1 hour 50 minutes.  Library Conference Room. Registration recommended as seating is limited.

Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers

Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7

Join Peggy Sewcyk for a bedtime storytime! Bring a stuffed friend and wear your pjs!

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Drop-in Scrabble

Drop by the Library's Conference Room on the top floor every Thursday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble. No registration needed.

Teen Maker Space: Video Games

Visit our Teen Maker Space on Thursdays this Summer to play games on the library’s Wii, Switch, PS2, or PS4. Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Teens: Bookish Buds Reading Club

Teens, Grades 6-12, bring your own book and read together in Halloran Park! No registration required, drop in any time between 2:30-5:30.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers

Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7

Join Peggy Sewcyk for a bedtime storytime! Bring a stuffed friend and wear your pjs!

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Drop-in Scrabble

Drop by the Library's Conference Room on the top floor every Thursday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble. No registration needed.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Local Author Ruth Weiner

Local author Ruth Weiner will talk about her writing process and how she learned to write a novel. She will read some excerpts from her books (focusing on the inciting incident). Q & A to follow.  The author will have copies of her book available for purchase. Registration is recommended but not required. Ruth E. Weiner is a retired English teacher, journalist, & author whose novels explore resilience, reinvention, friendship, & the hidden forces that shape people’s lives. Her books include Veronica Recycled , The Mahjong Mavens of Boca Raton , Milli Finds Her Bench , & the literary suspense novel Inside the Locked Box . Ruth taught English for twenty-five years at Stoughton High School& also served as an adjunct instructor at Lesley University. She was named Stoughton’s Teacher of the Year & was a finalist for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. After retiring, she wrote extensively for several local newspapers. She lives in Sharon, Massachusetts.

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Stoughton Board of Library Trustees.  At each meeting, the Trustees receive reports from the Library Director and make operational and policy decisions for the Stoughton Public Library.  Meeting agendas are posted at least 48 hours in advance on the Town of Stoughton website . Meetings usually take place online on the second Tuesday of each month, but may be scheduled differently if necessary.  Please check the calendar each month to confirm a specific meeting date and time.  Registration is required to receive the meeting link via email.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers

Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7

Join Peggy Sewcyk for a bedtime storytime! Bring a stuffed friend and wear your pjs!

Virtual Book Discussion

This book discussion is a live Zoom event and registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event.

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Drop-in Scrabble

Drop by the Library's Conference Room on the top floor every Thursday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble. No registration needed.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Phototour: Travel to the Bottom of the World

Join Bob Gee of the South Shore Camera Club on an  expedition ship exploration of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Registration is recommended.

Baby Storytime for ages 0-24 months

This interactive program is for babies from birth to age 2 and their caregivers.

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Little Lego Club for ages 1-6

Teens: Bookish Buds Reading Club

Teens in Grades 6-12, bring your own book and read together in Halloran Park! No registration required, drop in any time between 2:30-5:30 when weather permits.  If you'd like a free Bookish Buds pin to identify as a member of the club, visit the Teen Maker Space at the library!

Teen Advisory Board

Teens in Grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Board to help shape the library's Young Adult programming and collections. Join us on the first Monday of each month for a one-hour meeting and pizza in the Community Room. Bring your thoughts, ideas, feedback, and suggestions to help make the library better for teens! NOTE: Active participants will receive credit for (1) hour of community service. Please visit the Circulation Desk to fill out a volunteer form.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Code Ninjas Lego Robotics Workshop for ages 7 & up

Join Code Ninjas for a hands-on LEGO® Robotics Workshop where kids team up to build, program, and test their very own robots! Working in pairs or small groups of up to three, participants will explore engineering, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork through fun interactive challenges. No prior experience is needed — just creativity and curiosity! Registration required. For ages 7 & up.

Teen Maker Space Open

Visit our Teen Maker Space after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:45. Hang out with friends Play any of our table top board/card games Use our various school, art, and craft supplies Play games on the library's Switch, PS4, Xbox X, or Wii Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers

Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7

Join Peggy Sewcyk for a bedtime storytime! Bring a stuffed friend and wear your pjs!

BYOCC-Bring Your Own Craft Club

Calling all crafters! Join us for BYOCC-Bring Your Own Craft Club , a relaxed, social space where makers of all kinds can work side by side. Bring your own supplies and current project—whether it’s knitting, sketching, scrapbooking, or stitching—and enjoy the company of fellow creatives. No instruction, no pressure—just shared inspiration and good conversation!

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Drop-in Scrabble

Drop by the Library's Conference Room on the top floor every Thursday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble. No registration needed.

Teens: Early Release Movie

Open to Grades 6-12. Registration encouraged. Join us in the Community Room for a movie on select early-release days this school year! Showing :  Shrek (2001, PG, 1h 30m)

Clint Eastwood Retrospective on Zoom with Frank Mandosa

Stoughton film historian Frank Mandosa takes a look back at the long, illustrious career of Clint Eastwood.  On Zoom Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Baby Storytime for ages 0-24 months

This interactive program is for babies from birth to age 2 and their caregivers.

Family Storytime at Halloran Park

Teens: Bollywood Rhythms

Learn the storytelling classical dance form of Kathak with Nita Trevidi. No experience necessary, just prepare to dance barefoot! Registration required, open to Teens in Grades 6-12.