Upcoming Events

Big Blue Blocks

Weekends: Drop into the Children’s Room and create with Big Blue Blocks! 

The Big Blue Blocks set from Imagination Playground contains a wide variety of loose parts, including bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivity

These modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.

Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

From:
1:00pm Sunday, March 8, 2026
To:
4:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2026
Location:
Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
All Ages
Categories:
Children's Event
Big Blue Blocks

Knitting with Friends

Participants in the Knitting with Friends Program will learn the basics of knitting and make a simple hat. The library will provide knitting needles and yarn. No previous experience is necessary. This is a series that will run through mid-March and attendees are expected to be at all sessions. Space is limited and registration is required. 

This knitting class is designed for first-time participants so we can welcome new learners into the fold. If you’ve taken it before, we kindly ask that you leave space for others to join and get started on their knitting journey!

Grades 3+

Registration Required.

Questions? Email _ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
3:45pm Monday, March 9, 2026
To:
4:45pm Monday, March 9, 2026
Location:
Craft Room
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event
Registration:
Registration is required for this event.
Knitting with Friends

Snuggle Up Storytime at HILLS

Join us in-person most Tuesday morning at the HILLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation required. Drop in. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
10:30am Tuesday, March 10, 2026
To:
11:00am Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location:
Hills- Full Branch
Branch:
Hills Branch
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Branch Events > Hills Branch
Snuggle Up Storytime at HILLS

Storytime at Main

Join us in the Wakelin Room for an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays.

There will be free play time afterwards with toys and manipulables

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
10:30am Tuesday, March 10, 2026
To:
11:30am Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location:
Wakelin Room- Max Capacity
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event
Storytime at Main

Snuggle Up Storytime at FELLS

Join us in-person every WEDNESDAY morning at the FELLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation required. Drop in. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
10:30am Wednesday, March 11, 2026
To:
11:00am Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:
Fells Branch
Branch:
Fells Branch
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Branch Events > Fells Branch
Snuggle Up Storytime at FELLS

Storytime at Main

Join us in the Wakelin Room for an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays.

There will be free play time afterwards with toys and manipulables

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
10:30am Wednesday, March 11, 2026
To:
11:30am Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:
Wakelin Room- Max Capacity
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event
Storytime at Main

Explore your World - Nature & Science Fun

Learn about nature and science with hands-on experiments, activities, and art projects. We will explore birds, weather, winter, and more. 

Registration required. 

Best for ages 8-12.  

From:
2:30pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026
To:
3:30pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:
Wakelin Room- Max Capacity
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event
Registration:
Registration is required for this event.
Explore your World - Nature & Science Fun

Spanish Fun Program

Calling all kids and their grownups! Are you ready to play, sing, dance, jump and pretend to be in Mexico? The Spanish Fun Program will be here to play games with balloons, flashcards, toys, and songs to learn some Spanish words. Pretend to be in “el mercado”, the grocery store, and buy fruits and vegetables. Jump and dance while following directions in Spanish. Adult participation required.

Registration opens one week in advance.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries

From:
10:00am Friday, March 13, 2026
To:
10:45am Friday, March 13, 2026
Location:
Wakelin Room- Max Capacity
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event > External Presenter
Registration:
Registration is required for this event.
Spanish Fun Program

Play & Learn

Join us for a circle time with story and songs as well as activities supporting the development of a variety of skills.

Registration required here: https://forms.office.com/r/xB9ZnkALjc

 

Sponsored by Family Access Community Connections

From:
10:30am Friday, March 13, 2026
To:
11:00am Friday, March 13, 2026
Location:
Fells Branch
Branch:
Fells Branch
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Branch Events > Fells Branch
Play & Learn

AttackBots with Snapology

In this exciting program, students will build a variety of military-inspired robots that will respond to their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your student will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, how different mechanical components can alter the power and speed of their machine, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with games and challenges using the robots their build with their partner. They're going to have a BLAST!

For kids in grades 2 - 5.

This is a six-week class that runs from March 6 - April 10.  Registering for this class commits you to all six classes.

This Connected Outreach program is funded by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

From:
3:15pm Friday, March 13, 2026
To:
4:25pm Friday, March 13, 2026
Location:
Jackie's Room
Branch:
Main Library
Audiences:
Children
Categories:
Children's Event, Technology Classes
Registration:
Registration is required for this event.
AttackBots with Snapology