The Carver Public Library is open 6 days a week: Monday 10-6, Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-4, Friday 10-4, and Saturday 10-2.
Read Beyond the Beaten Path – The 2022 Massachusetts Statewide Summer Reading Program at the Carver Public Library begins June 30th with a visit from Southwick’s Zoomobile, then continues through August 12 with a ton of fun programs. Rock out with Toe Jam, be amazed by Dream Tale Puppets and charmed by the stories of Through Me to You, all sponsored by the Carver Cultural Council. Storytimes, watercolor classes, nature journaling, playgroups, crafts and reading therapy dogs will be offered weekly, in addition to special events like a camping party, a Stranger Things escape room, an early education meet & greet with South Shore Community Action Council, candy bar bingo and a special visit from author Alec Carvlin. All events are free due to support from the groups mentioned above, as well as the Carver Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Check out our calendar on our Facebook page or on our website at carverpl.org.
Watercolor Workshops – Mondays, July 11 to August 8 at 4:30 p.m. – Explore different watercolor techniques in this workshop series for all skill levels. Come to one or come to all; each one-hour class is unique and open to drop-in for ages 4 and up.
Toddler Storytime – Tuesdays, July 5 to August 9 at 10:30 a.m. – Join volunteer reader, Sarah Hewins, for stories, songs and activities.
Storytime – Wednesdays, July 6 to August 10 at 10:30 a.m. – Join us for stories, songs and related activities.
Play with Pathways – Thursdays, July 14 to August 11, 10:30 a.m. – Meet members of the Silver Lake Pathways Program as you play games and make new friends. A great opportunity for ages 4 and up to drop-in and learn how to take turns, strategize and have lots of fun in the process!
Nature Journaling – Thursdays, July 14 to August 11, 2:00 p.m. – A 5 week course in creating a nature journal. From making eco prints and covers to collecting and preserving specimens, participants will be using hot irons and advanced techniques, so they must be age 9 and up.
The Upside Down Escape Room – Friday, July 29 at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., Monday, August 1 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. – A Stranger Things escape room! Register as a group or join others. These challenges are not too easy, so most group members should be age 9 & up.
Design a Pinwheeel – Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m.– Ages 4 and up, must register.
How to Bake a Universe – Tuesday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. – Join us as we welcome Alec Carvlin, author of the new star-reviewed book, How to Bake a Universe. Mr. Carvlin will be reading and signing his book, answering questions and engaging children with an art activity. Mr. Carvlin is visiting through his own generosity of spirit and we are very grateful for this wonderful opportunity.
Candy Bar Bingo – Friday, August 12 at 1:00 p.m.– Entry fee of one candy bar per player, all welcome. Let’s end this summer on a sweet note!
Call the Carver Public Library’s Children’s Department at (508) 866-3415, ext. 107 to register for programs and visit our Facebook page or website www.carverpl.org for calendar and updates.
The Book Club at the Carver Public Library meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm. We will be meeting on Wednesday, August 17th at 2:00 in the Large Meeting Room. Everyone is invited. Please call the library with any questions – 508-866-3415.
Movie Matinee –2nd Tuesday of the Month – 1:00 – Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library on Tuesday, August 9th for Cyrano which is rated PG-13. This is a free event, everyone is invited, and refreshments will be served.