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Family Holiday Singalong

Family Holiday Singalong with David Polanksy

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Concert & Performance

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with this festive concert for anyone, from preschoolers to grandparents! 

An illustration of a fantastical frog.

Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Games/Gaming

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other teens to play the Commander Format of Magic: The Gathering.

A workshop on the free software modular synthesizer Bespoke will be given at the Marlborough Public Library on Saturday December 6 at 2:00 PM, in Meeting Room 2.

Bespoke Synth Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make computer music with Bespoke! 

Bespoke can be a digital audio workstation, a software modular synthesizer, a live coding environment, a virtual pedalboard for instruments -- and much more!

A poster with a woman playing ukulele for children, who are dancing.

Musical Mondays With Ms. Mae

Monday, December 8, 2025 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! 

Pride Book Club

Pride Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our Holiday Party! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025.

Image stating Best of 2025, Welcome 2026 against a cream background

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

A photograph of chocolate balls.

Creative Culinary Adventures with Chocolate and Kim Larkin

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Create (and sample!) a dessert board with choc/cacao energy bites, Mexican spiced hot cocoa mix, and no-bake berry cheesecake. Learn about fun food hacks and leave with recipes so you can to continue to experiment at home.

Storybook Art Club: Bring Your Favorite Storybooks to Life!

Storybook Art Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Do you know an emerging reader? We have the perfect program for them! Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Kerry for a book talk, snack and fun activity.

Image displaying the text Best of 2025, Welcome 2026

Adult Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

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Dewey Decimators! Book Club with Mr. Mike

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
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.

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.

Writing Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Want to write, but feeling stuck? Join the Marlborough Public Library for writing prompts, discussion, and community! 

Preschool Storytime & Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
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.

Family Holiday Singalong with David Polanksy

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Concert & Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with this festive concert for anyone, from preschoolers to grandparents! 

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.

Magic: The Gathering

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Games/Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other teens to play the Commander Format of Magic: The Gathering.

Mini Paintings for the Holidays Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, local artist Christina Farrer will teach you how to create a beautiful painting on a mini canvas.

Bespoke Synth Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make computer music with Bespoke! 

Bespoke can be a digital audio workstation, a software modular synthesizer, a live coding environment, a virtual pedalboard for instruments -- and much more!

Read to a Dog: Saturday Edition

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Read to a Dog
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice reading to our new friend, Maggie! She would love to meet you. 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.

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.

Pride Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our Holiday Party! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025.

Read to a Dog

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Read to a Dog
Open
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.

Dance Me a Story

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

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with Dance Me a Story! Designed for children ages 3-8, this interactive storytime program brings classic fairy tales to life through the magic of dance and movement.

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.

Manga Mania Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a big fan of anime and manga? Check out the Manga Mania Club - open to Grades 6-12.

Little Artists Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn about artists and create our own masterpieces! In each session, we'll learn about an artist and then experiment with different materials - paint, yarn, tissue paper, oil pastels 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.

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!

 

Adult Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

The Adult Book Club is for anyone 18 and older who loves to read and wants to discuss great books with other members of the community. 

Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm OR the following Thursday morning at 11am.

Copies of this month's book are available at the main desk in a variety of formats.

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

Creative Culinary Adventures with Chocolate and Kim Larkin

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create (and sample!) a dessert board with choc/cacao energy bites, Mexican spiced hot cocoa mix, and no-bake berry cheesecake. Learn about fun food hacks and leave with recipes so you can to continue to experiment at home.

PJ Storytime

7:00pm–7:30pm
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:

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.

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.

Musical Sing Along with Debbie Crane (YFCP Registration Required)

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Concert & Performance, Storytime, Workshop
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance, Storytime, Workshop
Event Details:

Join Debbie Crane from Apple Country Music Together for a 7-week sing along series sponsored by YFCP and hosted by 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.