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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. This month we're reading The Gingerbread Man!

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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!

Climate Cafe: Owl Hour

Climate Café: Owl Hour

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Talks & Presentations

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

Welcome to the Climate Café, where we host presenters on select Saturday mornings to speak about topics like environmentalism and nature, climate change, wildlife protection, and more. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided!

Book Bunch Beginner Reader Book Club: Weekend Edition

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers: Weekend Edition!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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. This month we're reading The Gingerbread Man!

Ms. Mae singing to children all dressed up in christmas hats

Musical Mondays With Ms. Mae

Monday, December 15, 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! 

Italy In A Wineglass Book Cover

VIRTUAL - Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Talks & Presentations

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

Author Marc Millon discusses how his book, Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines, came about and highlights the intricate and intimate links between Italian history and Italian wine.

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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.

Feliz NaviDuckie Soap Workshop with Kulina Folk Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Q: What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck? A: A Christmas Quacker!

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.

Resin Art

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

Create beautiful resin creations, filled with dried flowers, seashells, and much more - open to Grades 6th - 12th.

A perfect addition to your desk at home or a gift for someone special in your life.

Crafting Circle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a space to craft and socialize?

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. project, and join us for an evening of crafting and chatting!

Drop-in, no registration required.

Crafty 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:

Join us for a session of holiday card making that you can give to your family and friends!

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.

Mini Paintings for the Holidays Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
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.

Storybook Art Club

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Upcoming
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.

Early Closing

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 12PM in preparation for Christmas Day 

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Christmas Day 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Winter Cookie Decorating with Mandy!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mandy as she demonstrates how to decorate cookies using Royal Icing and the flooding technique. You'll get a chance to create cookies that look like mittens, hot chocolate mugs and snowflakes.

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.

Bad Art Afternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
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.

Celebration of Light: Aurora Borealis Jars

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Join us to make this simple craft that captures the magic and beauty of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. 

Early Closing

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 12PM in preparation for New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of New Year’s Day

New Year's

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of New Year's

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.

Crafting Circle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a space to craft and socialize?

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. project, and join us for an evening of crafting and chatting!

Drop-in, no registration required.

Bullet Journaling Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to be more organized? Learn how to build more organization into your life with a bullet journal! The first half of the class is a presentation on the history and types of bullet journals.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

STEAM: LED Sculptures

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s go, let’s GLOW! Create your very own neon masterpiece with LED Sculptures - open to Grades 6th - 12th. 

Crafting Circle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a space to craft and socialize?

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. project, and join us for an evening of crafting and chatting!

Drop-in, no registration required.

Art Supplies Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Donate your new or gently used arts and crafts materials and pick up some new items to refresh your supplies!

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Bad Art Afternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
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.