Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 18, 2025 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events Check out seeds from the library! The Seed Library is back at the Everett Public Libraries, just in time for spring. Bring your library card and you can borrow up to four seed packets from either the Shute or Parlin Libraries. Only available while supplies last! Seeds have been generously provided by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens and the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Parlin Adult and Teens As you spring clean this season, make a pile of all your unwanted jewelry. Bring it to the Parlin or Shute Libraries for tickets to our jewelry exchange, where you will be able to trade them in for new pieces! This will be a great opportunity to purchase Mother’s Day or graduation gifts, or just to celebrate you! More details to come. Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. 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! Table Top Gaming Club: Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesdays at 3:00p.m. Play board games and hang out with friends at the library! Every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. enjoy good games and even better company! Recommended for ages 12+. Drop-In Tech Help: Parlin Information Desk, Tuesdays and Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Do you have questions about how to use your personal laptop, tablet or phone? Bring it to the library and stop by our Drop-In Tech Help to meet with a volunteer for assistance. Resume Writing: Parlin Information Desk; do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only; to register, please call 617-394-2300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk – 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; to register, please call 617-394-2300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. Parlin Children’s Study Buddies: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday through Friday from 3-5 p.m. – need homework help? Come to the Parlin Library and study with the Study Buddies, our free afterschool program offering tutoring and academic support for students in grades K-8. Friendly tutors are here to guide you through tricky assignments, help you prepare for tests and build confidence in every subject. Mystery Craft Monday: Stop by the Children’s Room every Monday for a Grab and Go mystery craft – a self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages three to seven. Mystery crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. What will be in your mystery craft kit? No registration required, while supplies last. Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, April 14, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, April 23, at 3 p.m. 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: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft Room, Thursday and Friday, April 17 & 18, at 11 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Peter Rabbit Story Time and Egg Hunt: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Hop on down to the Parlin Children’s Room for a special edition of Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe. This program is recommended for children ages two to eight (older siblings welcome). Registration is required for all who plan to attend. Space is limited. See website for details. Children’s Planting Workshop by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, April 19, at 12 p.m. To start off our Gardening Series presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, bring the whole family and get hands-on with planting. In this workshop you will prepare your own planting soil and choose your own seeds! Each participant will go home with a one-gallon grow bag made with sterilized, recycled water bottles, labels and instructions on how to care for their plants. Parental supervision is required. Register online or call 617-394-2300 to sign up! Shute Adult and Teens Romance Book Club: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. (for ages 18 and up). Calling all romance lovers! Join our Romance Book Club at the Shute Library! We’ll meet every third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). No registration needed – just bring your love for all things romance! Our title of the month for May is “Romantic Comedy” by Curtis Sittenfeld. Limited copies will be available to borrow at our Circulation Desk. Crafty Conversations: Earring Making! Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Come join us at the Shute Library and walk out with your very own custom pair of earrings! Whether you’re a DIY pro or a first-timer, we’ve got all the supplies and guidance you need to create something unique. For ages 14-109. Registration is required! This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Drop-In Tech Help: Shute Circulation Desk, Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. Do you have EVENTS | SEE PAGE 13
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