For further details and to register for programs, please visit our website, charltonlibrary.org

Additional parking is available across the street at Town Hall and at the Elementary School.

Movies at The Library

All showings are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. only unless noted in Dexter Hall. No registration required.

June 17: “A Working Man.” Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he’s asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism. 2025. Rated R. Runtime 116 minutes. Starring Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Merab Ninidze, Maximilian Osinski, and Cokey Falkow.

June 24: ”Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. 2025. Rated PG-13. Runtime 118 minutes. Featuring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, and Carl Lumbly.

Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group (formerly Silver Needles Knit & Crochet Group)

Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Sibley Reading Area. No registration required.

Bring your current project and relax with friends. All are welcome regardless of skill level.

Fiber Arts Club for Tweens and Teens

Friday, June 13, 3:45-4:30 p.m. in the Storytime Room. No registration required.

Are you interested in knitting, crocheting, needle felting, or other fiber art? Join us to practice your craft, learn from more experienced friends, or teach others! We may have some special guests stopping by to give some pointers! Don’t forget to bring your current projects! This group is best for tweens and teens ages 9 -18.

Current Events & Politics Discussion Group

Friday, June 13, 1- 3 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room.  No registration required.

What is next for our country? How can we work together? We will be talking about all of this and more at this drop-in, weekly adult discussion led by local resident and scholar David Schiller. All are welcome to attend these discussions. Respectfulness and civility are required; registration is not.

Open Play for Babies 0-12 months

Monday, June 16, 10 -11 a.m. in the  Storytime Room. No registration required.

Meet up with other babies and caregivers for fun open play and socialization! Age-appropriate toys will be available to play with. This program is for caregivers with babies ages 0-12 months (non-walkers) only, please!

Rainbow Kindness Rocks

Monday, June 16, 2:30-3:15 p.m. in the Storytime Room. No registration required.

Join us to paint some Rainbow—and/or Kindness-themed rocks! We’ll use paint markers and Sharpies to make our designs. This program is best for ages 6 and older, but younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

Pokemon Club

Tuesday, June 17, 4-4:30 p.m. in the  Storytime Room. Registration required.

Do you love all things Pokemon? Join us for Pokemon Club! Enjoy a variety of fun Pokemon activities, trade cards, plus try your hand at playing the game on our new play mats! For ages 6-12.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, June 17, 6-7:30 p.m. in  Dexter Hall. No registration required.

The Alzheimer’s Support Network Caregiver Support Group is led by Alzheimer’s Care Professionals and experienced caregivers. We offer information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias along with support for transitioning to different care settings. Co-sponsored by Tri-Valley and Charlton Public Library.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, June 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Storytime Room. No registration required.

Drop by the Storytime Room and make a fun craft! Best for ages 5-10.

Me and My Mini with Sunflower Movement Therapy

Mondays, June 23 & 30, 10 -10:45 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Registration required. A 45-minute creative movement group for ages birth through 2.5 years with grown-up leader Katelyn Cramer from Sunflower Movement Therapy. The group is focused on adult and baby spending quality time together, fostering attachment, and baby interacting with others their age. Get groovy to upbeat music with props, instruments, and a story! Space is limited.

G.S.A. for Teens: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, June 24, 5:30-6:30  in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required.

GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) is for middle school and high school students. Meetup to talk, hang out, and make new friends! At this first meeting, we are making friendship bracelets. Make them in your PRIDE colors or any colors you want!

Puzzle Race

Tuesday, June 24, 6 -7:30 p.m. in  Dexter Hall. Registration required.

Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors? Each team will receive the same 300 piece puzzle provided by the library. The team that finishes first or completes the most before time is called wins! Adults, teens, and families with children aged 8+ are welcome to participate. Registration is required – only one person from each team should register. Teams can have up to six members.

Buildwave for grades K-5

Wednesday, June 25, 3-4 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Registration required.

Want to foster your child’s interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop, students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego, PlusPlus, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.

Tiny Tots @ Night

Thursday, June 26, 6-6:30 p.m. in the- Storytime Room - Registration required.

This is an evening version of our Tiny Tots program! Best for babies to age 3. Includes songs, fingerplays, scarves, shakers, music, books & free play!

Far From Eden Concert

Thursday, June 26, 6-7:30 p.m. in Dexter Hall. No registration required. 

Far From Eden is a four piece band from Millbury, Massachusetts, formed in 2005 by Vocalist Tina Pugliese Savage, Drummer Ed Scholz, Bassist Bob See, and Guitarist Dave Bourdeau. FFE is noted for Tina’s powerful vocal delivery and cleverly crafted versions of songs from a wide variety of genres and artists including Aretha Franklin, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, and U2. All are welcome.

Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble

Thursday, June 26, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required.

Experienced musicians and newbies all welcome. Questions? Email [email protected]

Carrie Ferguson Family Concert

Friday, June 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Dexter Hall. No registration required.

Join us for a fun family concert to celebrate Pride Month at the Library! Carrie Ferguson concerts are fun and interactive, with plenty of dancing, singing, and audience participation. Their music is positive and upbeat, featuring themes of inclusivity, self-care, accepting feelings, love of nature, environmental stewardship, and just all around joy for life. As an LGBTQ artist, Carrie is particularly interested in offering supportive and encouraging messages to LGBTQ children and their families. All ages are welcome!

Critical Thinking Discussion Group - HENRY IV, PART 1 by William Shakespeare

Friday, June 27, 1-2 p.m. in the  Sibley Reading Area. No registration required.

No experience with critical thinking discussion groups is necessary. Books/materials are available for checkout one month prior to discussion. Questions? Email [email protected]. 

Macrame Rainbow Keychains (Ages 8-18)

Monday, June 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Storytime Room. Registration required.

Learn how to make a macrame rainbow keychain! For ages 8-18. This program is part of our Rainbow Crafts celebrating Pride Month! Please note: this craft requires the use of a glue gun.