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.

The library will be closed February 16.

Movies @ The Library

All showings are on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm ONLY unless noted - Dexter Hall - no registration required.

February 17: BAD GUYS 2. The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals. 2025. Rated PG. 104 minutes. Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos.

February 24: REGRETTING YOU. A mother and daughter must grapple with what’s left after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover themselves. 2025. Rated PG-13. 116 minutes. Starring: Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Allison Williams, Dave Franco.

Play Games!

Mondays, 23 (Scrabble), 12:30-2:00 pm - Community Meeting Room - no registration required. Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Join us to play an old favorite or learn a new game!

Fiber Arts Club for Tweens & Teens

Mondays, February 2 & 23, 3:30-4:30 pm - Storytime Room - no registration required

Do you like to knit crocheting, sewing, embroidery, needle felting, or other fiber art? Join us to hang out, practice your craft, learn from more experienced friends, or share your knowledge with others! Please note that we cannot guarantee the presence of a teacher to instruct specific crafts at every meeting. **Bring your current projects to work on!!** This group is best suited for tweens and teens aged 9-18. Registration is not required!

Adulting 101, Mindfully

Tuesday, February 17, 5:00-6:00 pm - Community Meeting Room - registration required

Join us for a free, eight-week series for teens presented by Sur-thrive Wellness. Each session covers a different “Adulting” theme/topic combined with mindful practices. These sessions are best for teens aged 12-16, but older teens are welcome to attend. Please register for each session you wish to attend. Sur-thrive Wellness is a Holistic Accessibility Expert, specializing in working with those with disabilities, including depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, learning disabilities, and other disabilities.   

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

Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm - Community Meeting Room - no registration required 

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Fri., February 13, 10-10:45 am - Storytime Room For ages 3-5. 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, scarves, activities, crafts, and free play! This is a TICKETED program. A certain number of tickets will be available for each child on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all tickets have been passed out, the program is full. Late Arrivals: Available tickets will be given out until 5 minutes after the program has started. After that time, the program will be closed until free-play begins. We thank you for your understanding.

Drop-in Tech Help

Local History Room - no registration required - Tuesday, February 24

Saturday, February 28 from 10 am - noon

Do you have a few quick questions about technology? Would you like to learn how to use apps like Libby or Kanopy? Drop in and speak with Charlton Library’s Digital Skills Instructor and get the dedicated support you need. If you will need more than 15 minutes of tech help, please make a one-on-one appointment in person at the library, online, or by calling 508-248-0452.  We cannot assist with setting up a new device; fixing/restoring/repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account; entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.); keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents. We cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions.

iPhone Essentials: Find My, Wallet, and Translate

Friday, February 13, 10:30-11:30 am - Dexter Hall - registration required

This class covers a variety of tools and features built into the iPhone and iPad. We learn to share our locations with our friends and family, make safe, secure payments with our phones, and converse in different languages using the Translate app.

Personalizing Your Device: Widgets and Apps

Friday, February 13, 12:30-1:30 pm - Dexter Hall - registration required

In this class, we learn to add helpful widgets to our Home Screens, choose which apps can send us notifications, and further explore options for customizing our wallpapers and Lock Screens.

Kids Yoga with Lindsey

Fridays, February 13 & 27, 4:00-4:30 pm - Community Meeting Room - registration required

In these classes, we will practice breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga postures (asana), and more to help participants connect with their bodies, minds, and spirits. This focus invites kids to recognize the ability to act and behave mindfully with compassion, to be brave, to know happiness, and to find inner peace and calm. While yoga helps build strength and flexibility, it also helps develop techniques for handling stress. Dress comfortably, and bring water and a mat if you have one. For ages 5 -11. Registration is required for each child. Caregivers may attend with children, but do not need to register. Classes are provided by Lindsey Haantrella at Haantrella Healing.

Drop-in Needle Felting for Adults

Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-7:30 pm - Local History Room - no registration required

Wednesday, February 18, 10:00-11:30 am - Local History Room - no registration required

This time is just for you to drop-in and work on your projects! There will be needles, wool, and pads for use but no formal instruction or project planned. Feel free to bring a project you’ve already started or use our supplies to bring your ideas to life. This program is for adults 18 and over due to the nature of the materials being used

Adult Craft: Paper Roses

Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesday, February 18, 11:00-12:30 pm 

Dexter Hall - registration required

Valentine’s Day lasts only 24 hours, but these roses will bloom all year long! Participants will cut and fold book pages to make a small bouquet of roses. For adults and teens ages 13 and up.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Wed., February 18, 1-3 pm - Community Meeting Room - registration required

Ready yourself for adventure and step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with this one-shot adventure from Dungeon Delvers! Up to six players will join together to fight fearsome monsters and brave dangerous landscapes in the world of the Forgotten Realms setting. Players of all experience levels welcome! For teens ages 12-18.

Writing Workshop for Kids

Thursday, February 19, 2:00-3:00 pm - Storytime Room - registration required

Join us for this beginner writing workshop for kids! We’ll do some fun writing prompts, talk about our favorite types of stories, and share our writing (optional!) If you are currently working on a writing project, please feel free to bring it. Bring a notebook or notepad and something to write with (laptops and tablets are also allowed!) 

Best for ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Thurs., February 19, 6-7:30 pm - Community Meeting Room - 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.

Becoming More Grief Literate

Thursday, February 19, 6:00-6:30 pm - Dexter Hall - no registration required

Experts in the field of grief encourage people to become more “grief literate.” When we learn more about grief, how people grieve, and what people need when they grieve, we will be better at supporting those around us in grief and be more prepared for loss ourselves. Come join Laurel Hemmer, JHC Hospice’s Bereavement Coordinator and Certified Grief Educator to explore this topic. Stay afterwards for our monthly Death Café discussion from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Death Cafe

Thursday, February 19, 6:30-7:30 pm - Dexter Hall - no registration required

A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgement. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death. It is an opportunity to share, explore and question our own perceptions of death. It’s not a bereavement session – just an open conversation about a topic that we often find taboo. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you wish. The group meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 pm in Dexter Hall. Questions? Email [email protected]. The Death Cafe model was developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz.

Beginner Crochet for ages 9-18

Friday, February 20, 10:30-11:30 am - Storytime Room - registration required

Curious about crochet? This hands-on beginner class invites kids and teens to explore the art of crochet while learning essential skills. Participants will practice basic stitches and start a small project while developing patience, creativity, and fine motor skills. No prior experience required; materials will be provided. (Please feel free to bring your own supplies if you have them!) For ages 9-18. Registration is required.  Spaces are limited.

Staying in Touch Using Phone, Messages, and FaceTime

Friday, February 20, 10:30-11:30 am - Dexter Hall - registration required

This class focuses on using the iPhone and iPad to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. We learn about sending texts in Messages, managing contacts in Phone, and setting up video calls in FaceTime. We also learn to use Siri to make calls and send messages.

Apple Watch for Beginners

Friday, February 20, 12:30-1:30 pm - Dexter Hall - registration required

This class will teach attendees about the Apple Watch’s hardware, including its speakers, screen, and buttons, as well as the basics of navigating the Apple Watch and using its apps for messaging, making and answering calls, and other important functions.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, February 20, 3:30-4:30 pm - Storytime Room - registration required

Drop by the Storytime Room and make a fun craft! Best for ages 5-10. Please register so we know we will have enough supplies!

Discovering New England Stone Walls

Saturday, February 21, 11:00-12:30 pm - Dexter Hall - registration appreciated

Why are we so fascinated with stone walls? Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss, explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways that they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Along the way, Kevin occupies himself by building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon bucket.

Saturday Acoustic Roots Jam

Saturday, February 21, 12:00-1:30 pm- Community Meeting Room - no registration required

An acoustic only music jam. Open to all 18+. Email Rich at [email protected] for more information.

Ancestry: Library Edition

Tuesday, February 24, 6:00-7:00 pm - Local History Room - registration required

Saturday, February 28, 1:30-2:30 pm - Local History Room - registration required

Ancestry Library Edition is a free genealogy database available at the library that helps you explore your family’s past. Access billions of historical records, including census data, birth, marriage, and death records, immigration documents, and military records. Join our workshop to learn how to search records, build your family tree, and uncover the stories of your ancestors—no experience required.

Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble

Thurs., February 26, 6-8 pm - Community Meeting Room - no registration required

This club is a FREE, fun, low stress and entertaining way for adults 18+ to learn music together. You will be guided by experienced musicians who encourage you to find your own level of achievement. Making music together is the perfect antidote to the feeling that you will never be able to play music. You can! What’s more you’ll enjoy the company of others. Any questions? Email Rich at [email protected].

Using the iPhone for Health and Emergencies

Friday, February 27, 10:30-11:30 am - Dexter Hall - registration required

In this class, we explore how the iPhone can help in different emergency situations and offer insight into our health. We learn how to set up emergency contacts, use the SOS feature, turn on voice activation, and use the Health app to find patterns and changes in our physical health.

Using YouTube, Netflix, and Other Streaming Services

Friday, February 27, 12:30-1:30 pm - Dexter Hall - registration required

Netflix and YouTube are among many services that allow you to “stream” movies, TV shows, and videos. They offer engaging options and offer an exciting alternative—or addition—to regular cable TV. This class teaches participants how these services work and how users can find interesting content to enjoy.

Critical Thinking Discussion Group 

Fri., February 27, 1:00-2:00 pm - Community Meeting Room - 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]. 

Gentle Flow Yoga

Saturday, February 28, 10:00-11:00 am - Dexter Hall - registration required

All Levels Welcome! Breathe, stretch, and unwind in this relaxing 60-minute yoga class. Perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike, this class will blend gentle, mindful movement with calming breathwork and end in a deeply restful savasana. Bring a mat, water bottle and any props. (Some blocks and knee pads available). Led by Erin Anderson – RYT-200 yoga instructor and SEL facilitator. Registration is required. This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up.

Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 28, 12:30-2:30 pm - Dexter Hall - registration required

Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors? Each team will receive the same 500 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. Don’t have a team? Email Betsy at [email protected] and we’ll put together a team of interested folks!