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A close-up photograph of tech components.

Tech Take-Apart

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

What’s inside a VCR tape? What is a VCR tape?? Come to the Library and find out! There will be different pieces of technology that teens can take apart and explore.

Ms. Mae playing music for her Musical Saturday Crew!

Musical Saturday With Ms. Mae

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Concert & Performance

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mae for a fun Saturday morning of music, dancing, and fun!

Metalsmithing

Metalsmithing Bookmarks

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Beck from Heather Beck Designs will be leading a class on how to make handmade (and hand-hammered) metal bookmarks - open to ages 12-18.

metalsmithing bookmarks

Metalsmithing Bookmarks

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Beck from Heather Beck Designs will be leading a class on how to make handmade (and hand-hammered) metal bookmarks - open to ages 18 and older.

An illustration of a candy castle in a pink and purple sky.

Candy Land

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Games/Gaming

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Step into a life-sized Candy Land adventure at the library! Kids will become the game pieces as they move through colorful candy-themed spaces and enjoy a sweet, interactive experience.

Ms. Mae playing music for her Musical Monday Crew!

Musical Mondays With Ms. Mae

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Concert & Performance

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mae for a morning of music, dancing, and fun! 

An illustration of a person climbing a ladder with binoculars in their hands.

The Job Search for Teens with Ed Lawrence

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the modern job search! You must know how to search for a job, showcase your skills, and set yourself apart from other candidates!

Join us and we’ll help you learn:

Storybook Art Club: Bring Your Favorite Storybooks to Life!

Storybook Art Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION. PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE CHILDREN'S DESK WHEN YOU ARRIVE. THANK YOU!

Book Bunch Beginner Reader Book Club

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers - Rescheduled from 2/11

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM 2/11/26

Snow and Rose riding a bear

Once Upon a Book Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once Upon a Book Club is a book club for intermediate readers with a focus on all things Fantasy and Fairytales. Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Mae for an enchanting book talk, snacks, and whimsical arts & crafts!

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Age Group

Preschool Storytime & Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jennie for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Ages 3 to 6, with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wicked Extravaganza

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Concert & Performance, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Wicked Extravaganza with Elphaba and Glinda! There will be a storytime, singalong, dancing, games and photo opportunities with our guests. Don't miss this fun event!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Tech Take-Apart

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
STEM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

What’s inside a VCR tape? What is a VCR tape?? Come to the Library and find out! There will be different pieces of technology that teens can take apart and explore.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

9:00am–2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will again partner with the Marlborough to offer free income tax assistance and filing.  Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS certified to prepare most personal income tax returns except for returns with rental inc

Musical Saturday With Ms. Mae

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Concert & Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mae for a fun Saturday morning of music, dancing, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Accepting Donations - Friends of the Library

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Media Concourse
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will be accepting donations of books, CDs (music and audiobooks), DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles, and board games! Materials must be in good condition.

English Conversation Circle

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Metalsmithing Bookmarks

12:30pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Beck from Heather Beck Designs will be leading a class on how to make handmade (and hand-hammered) metal bookmarks - open to ages 12-18.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library. 

Metalsmithing Bookmarks

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Beck from Heather Beck Designs will be leading a class on how to make handmade (and hand-hammered) metal bookmarks - open to ages 18 and older.

Candy Land

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Games/Gaming
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Step into a life-sized Candy Land adventure at the library! Kids will become the game pieces as they move through colorful candy-themed spaces and enjoy a sweet, interactive experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Musical Mondays With Ms. Mae

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Concert & Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mae for a morning of music, dancing, and fun! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The Job Search for Teens with Ed Lawrence

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the modern job search! You must know how to search for a job, showcase your skills, and set yourself apart from other candidates!

Join us and we’ll help you learn:

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library. 

Read to a Dog

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Read to a Dog
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required

Practice reading to our friend, Dublin! He's a great listener. Children of all ages are welcome. If the child is an early reader, a caregiver should be present. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

English Conversation Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Bad Art Afternoon

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let all your artistic dreams come true at our Bad Art Afternoon - open to Grades 6th - 12th.

Crossword Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Games/Gaming
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Let's solve the New York Times crossword together! Join us for coffee or tea and crosswords every Tuesday evening at 5pm.

No registration required - just drop in!

 

English Conversation Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Storybook Art Club

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION. PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE CHILDREN'S DESK WHEN YOU ARRIVE. THANK YOU!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers - Rescheduled from 2/11

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM 2/11/26

Chess Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Games/Gaming
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by and play a game or two of chess! 

All ages and skill levels welcome. We'll play in the Grice Community Room. No RSVP necessary -- just drop in.  

Learn how to play the Queen's Gambit and more! 

English Conversation Circle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Friends of the Marlborough Public Library Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Friends of the Public Library Meeting

High Strangeness Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss Strange Pictures by Uketsu

The High Strangeness Book Club is a space where overlooked, unconventional, and grotesque narratives are celebrated by a community of adult readers who want to delve deeper into examining the darkness and surrealism of intergenre horror.

Meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Copies of this month's book are available for checkout at the Welcome Desk.

Please see our website for more information about the group including the full schedule of books.

If you're interested in signing up for the High Strangeness newsletter where we share some recommendations for other High Strangeness media and keep in touch about special events such as movie screenings, you can sign up here.
 

Together Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kerry for a storytime just right for babies and toddlers, filled with stories, songs, movement and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.