THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026 Page 15 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ Sept. 7–12 Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club: Parlin YA Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesdays 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! Watch Anime! Parlin YA Room, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Come to our new Watch Anime Club in the YA Room at the Parlin Library. Watch and vote on your favorite anime with your friends! Recommended for ages 11+. Connolly Center Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, September 10, at 12 p.m. Read and discuss Michiko Aoyama’s “What You Are Looking for Is In the Library.” See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Library. Wildflower Seed Bombs Workshop with the BVVG: Parlin Meeting Room, September 12, at 11:30 a.m. Let’s make wildflower seed bombs with clay and compost to beautify the landscape. These make great Holiday gifts for the gardeners and nature lovers in the family. Registration is required; sign up online! Silent Book Club: Fresco Room, Saturday, September 12, from 12-2 p.m. Join this unique book club where we enjoy quiet reading. Settle into a cozy space with a book, or choose one from our selections, and enjoy an hour or two of uninterrupted reading alongside fellow booklovers. Parlin Children’s Grab n Go Crafts: Stop by the Parlin and Shute children’s rooms every Monday for a Grab and Go craft, a self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages three to eight. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. No registration required, while supplies last. Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, September 7, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room 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. Creative Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 9, at 3 p.m. Children ages five to 12 will enjoy using creativity and imagination through role-playing, improvisation and storytelling. Read, White and Blue; The Final Scoop! Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 9, from 3-5 p.m. Calling all summer readers! Our Read, White and Blue Summer Reading challenge has come to an end, and now it’s time to celebrate! Here’s the scoop! Join us at the Parlin Library for family-friendly fun and games. Enjoy ice cream treats from Cookie Monstah as we announce the Grand Prize Winners — generously funded by Kiwanis Club of Everett. Tune In: Music Class at the Library! Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, September 10, from 3-4:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and interactive music class where you’ll learn to read music and sing! This program is recommended for ages 10-14. Materials for this program have been generously provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft Room, Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Join us on Fridays for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Recommended for children ages five and under. Origami Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, September 12, at 12 p.m. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities; paper and instruction will be provided. AI Meets Lego: Build Code and Innovate: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, September 12, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn how to build robots, program them and bring them to life! Using LEGO WeDo 1.0, students will explore basic robotics and coding while making their robots move, respond and perform different tasks. Recommended for children ages five and up; registration required. Spirals Circuits and Lights: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, September 12, from 3:304:30 p.m. Combine art, science and electronics to create beautiful spiral graph designs and light-up cards. Using Chibitronics materials, students will learn the basics of paper circuits, connecting copper tape and LED lights to bring their artwork to life! Recommended for children ages five and up; registration required. Shute Adult and Teens Golden Minds: Play, Create, Connect: Shute Meeting Room, Monday, September 14, at 10 a.m. Join us for our monthly senior social at the Shute Library! Enjoy books, puzzles, crafts and games with friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Stay engaged and connect with your peers! No registration required; this event is open to ages 55-109! Games are generously supplied by the Council on Aging. Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, September 9 at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games; whether you’re racing, battling or teaming up for coop fun, there’s something for everyone. No registration required; recommended for ages 11 and up. This program will run every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on our online calendar. Shute Children’s Storytime at the Shute: Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; free-play session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create? Spintronics–Stem FreePlay: Join us at the Shute Memorial Library every Friday afternoon from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a STEM-based free-play session. Use mechanical circuits to solve puzzles, or see if you can build a bridge large enough to span the distance and sturdy enough to hold the weight. For ages eight and up. Both games will test (and expand) your ability to solve problems creatively. Will you rise to the challenge? For ages eight and up; registration is not required. 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