The library will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Kids’ Programs

Programs at the Medfield Public Library

All programs are FREE thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Medfield Library. Programs are generally held upstairs in the Children’s Room or downstairs in the Meeting Room. During the warm months, some programs may be held outside in Warrior Park.  Advance registration is required for certain programs, due to space and supplies being limited.  Feel free to contact us for more information.

Please see a list of recurring events below, and see the full calendar here. You can filter to events for children by selecting “By Category” > “Kids”.

MAKE A LEPRECAUN TRAP

Make a Leprechaun Trap in the hopes of catching a Leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day.

 

Saturday, March 15th

 

For ages 5-10 with a caregiver

 

Registration is Required. Please sign up for only one of the 3 sessions. 

 

Register for Session 1 (1-2pm)

Register for Session 2 (2-3pm)

Register for Session 3 (3-4 pm)

 

Downstairs in the Meeting Room

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

 

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a cozy story time

then tuck them in for an overnight sleepover.

 

February 7th (5:15-5:45 pm)

 

For ages 3-8 with a caregiver

 

When you pick your stuffy up on Saturday, we’ll give you a link to see pictures of what the animals were up to at the Library!

 

Registration Required

 

Upstairs in the Children’s Room

MPL STORYTIMES

Join us in the Children’s Room on

Wednesdays & Thursdays*

 

Please choose the one session per week that best fits your schedule and your child(ren)’s needs

Pattycake Babies : Ages 0-18 months w/ caregiver

10:15-10:30 am Storytime ◊

(Feel free to remain for an informal play group following Storytime)


Rhyme Time: Ages 18-36 months w/ caregiver

10:40-11:00 am Storytime ◊


No Registration Required

 

* Except when the library is closed. 

WEEKEND DROP-IN FUN

Drop into the Children’s Program Room

 

Saturdays, 11-2 and Sundays 1-4*

 

to enjoy the day’s activities!

Best for ages 3-10 with a caregiver

 

No Registration Required

*Except when the library is closed

DROP-IN AFTERNOON FUN

Drop into the Children’s Program Room

 

Fridays between 2 and 5 pm*

 

to enjoy the day’s activities!

Best for ages 3-10 with a caregiver

No Registration Required

*Except when the library is closed

KIDS' YOGA

Little Yogis can join Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Adrienne Mandigo, for yoga and mindfulness.

 

◊ Monthly on Mondays

(10:15 – 11:00 am)

For ages 3-6 with a caregiver


◊ 1/27 ◊ 2/24 ◊ 3/17 ◊

Downstairs in the Meeting Room

No Registration Required

Participants can bring their own Yoga Mat / Towel

or borrow one from the library.

DROP-IN SENSORY PLAY

Stop by for a variety of sensory activities

Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver

Tuesdays ♦ Sept-June

(10:15-11:45 am)

No Registration Required

We are grateful for donated sensory materials from the Walpole CFCE Program which is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.

MOOVE, GROOVE & LEARN

Join Miss Yvette from Walpole CFCE for music, movement, a story and lots of fun!

Monthly on Mondays

1/13, 2/3, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5, 6/9

10:15-10:45am

 

Best for ages 0-5 yrs. with a caregiver

No Registration Required

 

This program is funded by the Walpole CFCE, which is funded through the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant. 

LEGO CLUB

Join fellow Brick enthusiasts for 45 minutes of LEGO creativity and building. Each week, LEGO Club’s creations are displayed in the library for all to admire.

 

Wednesdays

September – June*

4:15pm – 5:00pm

 

This program is for kids ages 5-10 yrs.

 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Use the links below to register for each session separately.

 

 
Register for: Jan. 22
 
Note: No LEGO Club on 1/29
 
Register for: Feb. 5
 
Register for: Feb. 12
 
Register for: Feb. 19
 
Register for: Feb. 26
 
Register for: March 5
 
Register for: March 12
 
Register for: March 19
 
Register for: March 26
 

 

* Except 1/29/25, and 4/2/25

TUMMY TIME

Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregiver(s), this relaxed program is perfect for baby’s development.

 

February 10th (1:00-2:30 pm)

 

Drop in any time during the 90 minute period with your pre-walker and a blanket.

No Registration Required

HAPPY HALF-YAY!

Make the most of many of the upcoming Medfield Public School All-School Half Days by visiting the library for an afternoon of Pop Music and Crafts!

 

Jan. 29: Drop in between 11:30-2

Feb. 11: Drop in between 12:30-2

Save the Dates: March 11, April 2, May 2

 

Downstairs in the Meeting Room

 

Best for ages 7-13

No Registration Required