July 5, 2019 - July 14, 2019 @ Large sign facing Library
July 12, 2019 - July 14, 2019 @ Small Sign Board (Facing Sudbury Farms on Highland Avenue)
July 14, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Memorial Park
From the safety of Memorial Field (diagonally across the street from the Library) we’ll be making and launching our own homemade bottle rockets using and comparing different propulsion methods! (Program will run until supplies run out.) **Raindate scheduled for the following Sunday (July 21st, from 2 - 3 pm).**Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library, in support of A Universe of Stories Teen/'Tween Summer Reading Program.
July 15, 2019 - July 18, 2019 @ Small Sign Board (Facing Sudbury Farms on Highland Avenue)
Needham Park & Recreation (Angela O'Connor)
July 15, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Dance, jump, and sing along to the infectious music of Stacey Peasley! Stacey Peasley has performed before audiences and been a professional singer for over 20 years. Lately her audiences are enthusiastic kids and families. A teacher for ten years, Stacey is thrilled to combine her love of children and music into a lively act that engages kids and creates memorable and fun sing-along songs. For ages 2-5 and their families..Funding for Music Enrichment Programs provided by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
July 15, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Springfield Science Museum—STARLAB: The Night Sky Planetarium Show for ages 4-7**The Springfield Science Museum will visit with their inflatable planetarium. Children can crawl inside for an informative and entertaining show all about the constellations and stars visible in our night sky. **Show is limited to 25 children, and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library in support of the 2019 Summer Reading Program A Universe of Stories.
July 15, 2019, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM @ Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Springfield Science Museum—STARLAB: The Night Sky Planetarium Show for ages 8 and up**The Springfield Science Museum will visit with their inflatable planetarium. Children can crawl inside for an informative and entertaining show all about the constellations and stars visible in our night sky. **Show is limited to 25 children, and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library in support of the 2019 Summer Reading Program A Universe of Stories.
July 15, 2019, 7:00 PM
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TOWN OF NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, July 15, 2019 7:00 PM Rosemary Recreation Complex
July 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Terrific Toddlers, for children 1-2 years old and their caregivers uses stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, rhythm and sensory activities to help young walkers learn vocabulary and develop gross motor skills.
July 16, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Babies and their adult caregivers explore the rhythms and paterns of speech with songs, lap games and a story or two.
July 16, 2019, 6:45 PM
July 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Using extremely rare footage of the most famous flight ever, this visually stunning documentary explores the achievements of Apollo 11. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Neal Armstrong, and Michael Collins have a monumental task - landing a vehicle safely on the moon and then returning to Earth. After Aldrin and Armstrong successfully land the Eagle, Collins orbits around the moon in Apollo 11, awaiting their return. Along the way, Aldrin and Armstrong take some major steps, and plant a flag to celebrate the country that allowed them to walk on an object that is a quarter of a million miles from home. Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library, in support of A Universe of Stories Adult Summer Reading Program.
July 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Child’s Play is a drop-in program for children 0-2 years and their caregivers. The songs, rhymes, lap games and books in this program will promote rhythm, coordination and verbal skills in young children as well as bonding between child and caregiver.
July 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ STEAM RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Newton Family Access brings Funstruction to the Needham Library. Children ages 2 to 8 can practice their creative problem-solving and engineering skills while using their imaginations to build 3-D sculptures out of familiar materials.
July 17, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM @ STEAM Center/Craft RoomNeedham Free Public Library
The Museum of Science brings its Rocket Workshop to the Needham Library. Explore the science behind space exploration. Design, build, and test balloon rockets and re-entry parachutes. For children ages 6 and up. Space is limited! **Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library in support of the 2019 Summer Reading Program A Universe of Stories.
July 17, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Swackhammer, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird and Charles Barkley—so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan.Similar to the other interactive movies that have been done at the Needham Free Public Library, this one will not disappoint! Interactive kits will be provided to all registered participants. Trivia and food will also be provided! *Registration is required for this fun evening activity, but with no limit of participants. Registration will open June 26th and close July 14th so as to make sure there are enough supplies. To register call 781-455-7559 x2. Please ask for Erin (Reference) for more information about this exciting event.Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.
July 17, 2019, 7:00 PM
July 18, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
This is a drop-in program for preschool aged children 2 years old and up. Adults and children will sing, clap, and enjoy movement songs. Adults are required to attend with the child. Please arrive on time.Funding for Music Enrichment Programs provided by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
July 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Young Adult Room (Second Floor)Needham Free Public Library
Registration is not required, but helpful. Attendance at all sessions is also not required, but more fun! Drop-ins are welcome. For further information, contact Erin at ebassett@minlib.net or 781-455-7559, option 2.Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.
July 18, 2019, 7:30 PM
July 19, 2019, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Charles River Room
Needham Board of Health AGENDA Friday July 19, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Charles River Room Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham MA 02492
July 19, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
With enormous enthusiasm and unsinkable optimism, daredevil Gonzo steps into his first starring role in "Muppets From Space," a hilarious extraterrestrial adventure about the search for Gonzo's past. On a quest with buddy Rizzo to find his real family, Gonzo discovers that his long-lost relatives are actually aliens from a distant planet.Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library, in support of A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program.
July 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Craft RoomChildren's Room
This month: Moon Party celebrating the Anniversary of the Moon Landing, with crafts and games for all ages. Families are invited to the Children’s Room where together they can explore an arts/crafts project, work on a construction assignment and play games that enhance literacy, logic or math skills. All ages are welcome. This will be an ongoing event on the third Saturday of every month from 10-11:30 AM, during the school year.
July 20, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Help us as we get everything out of the closet to make room for new crafts! We’ll be crafting for an hour, then giving away some craft materials to those who are looking to craft at home over the summer.Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library, in support of the Teen/'Tween A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program.