Parlin Adult and Teens
Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, January 29th at 6:00 pm. We start the New Year with Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto. Vera, a little old lady of a certain age, finds a dead man in the middle of her shop. She investigates, because nobody sniffs out wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother who knows the killer will be back. (Amazon) 18+. Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300, or send an email to [email protected], for the Zoom link, or join us in person!
Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, January 30th at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109!
Bingo! Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesday, January 31st at 1pm. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us every Wednesday in January! Prizes awarded.
Parlin Childrens
Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, January 29th from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Storytime with Vera. Parlin Children’s Room. Tuesday, January 30th at 12pm. In English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages 2-6.
Math Tutoring Sessions, Parlin Meeting Room. Tuesday, January 30th from 4-5:30pm. Students in grades 6-10 are invited to come to our new math tutoring program this January. Our mathematically-minded volunteer tutors will guide and support students with assignments and math concepts, helping them to understand difficult topics. Tutors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration required.
Storytime and Singalong with Karen, Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, January 31st at 11am. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages 0-6.
Drama Class. Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, January 31st at 3pm. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages 6-14.
Parlin Homework Center. Parlin Children’s Room. Mondays through Thursdays from 3-5pm. The Parlin Library’s Homework Center is up and running for the spring! Stop by the children’s department any time between 3 and 5 pm, Monday through Thursday, for help from one of our volunteer tutors on homework assignments. The tutoring center is recommended for grades K-8. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Origami Club. Parlin Fireplace Room. Saturday, February 3rd at 12pm. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Shute Adult and Teens
Teen Book Group, Shute Meeting Room. Monday, January 29th at 3 PM. This month, we will be reading All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. Come check out a copy of the book at the Shute Library during the month of January and read it before the 29th to discuss the book with your local librarian and your peers! Limited copies are available for checkout. Open to ages 14-18 only.
Resume Writing, Shute Adult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a thirty minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment.
Computer Basics 101, Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register.
Shute Childrens
Storytime with Vera. Shute Children’s Room. Thursday, February 1st at 12pm. In English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Shute Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages 2-6.