Upcoming Programs

Kids' Programs

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We love being able to offer all of our programs and events free to our community!

Help us keep up the good work: Consider making a donation.

Whelden is a private non-profit that relies on donations, grants, and fundraisers for more than half of its operating budget.

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Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/donate

or donate the next time you stop in!

April Take & Make - Cupcake Liner Flowers

Register to get everything you need for a fun spring craft!

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Follow the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

Find the rainbows to solve the riddle throughout March in the Library!

Register for your solar eclipse glasses!

Get your solar eclipse glasses so you can safely view the 2024 partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. The eclipse begins at 2:16pm and ends at 4:39pm and as long as the weather is good you will see nearly a 90% cover.

(Limit 6)

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Snack-ter-noon

Wednesday, April 3rd

2:30-4:00 pm

Come try interesting snacks and rate your favorites. First come, first serve! This is half day for Barnst. Public Schools. 

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Bluey Party

Sunday, April 14th

1-2:30pm

Come play Bluey games and get into Dance Mode! Mark it on the calendar, Rita! 

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Duck Hunt

Tuesday, April 16th

10-2pm

Or until we run out of ducks!

Search the lawn and the library.

Return 10 ducks at the desk to claim your prize! Limit one prize per person.

The Poop Museum

Tuesday, April 16th

11am

Centerville Public Library

Is poop valuable and powerful? Learn all about creatures and ancient cultures and what they did with their poo at Centerville Public Library from teacher Susie Maguire.

OMGeodes: Crystal Formation and Geode opening

Wednesday, April 17th

3pm

Lynne from Elements Etc. will teach us about crystal formation. Afterwards, we will head outside for a geode smash. Take your broken open geodes home with you! Registration required to "rock out"! Best for ages 5 and up. Adult participation required.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Touch a Truck

Friday, Apr. 19th

12-1pm

West Barnstable Community Building

Join us at the West Barnstable Community Building

for this hands-on exploration opportunity! The vehicles will be in the parking lot for an hour for kids to experience inside the trucks and out. 

Mother's Day Portraits

Sunday, April 21st

12-2:30pm (by appointment)

Please register for a complimentary digital photo portrait session from the library as a token of appreciation for Mother's Day.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Taylor Swift Release Party

Monday, April 29th

4:30pm

Make friendship bracelets, watch music videos & enter a raffle for the new album. There will be a lucky winner who will take home the new album on vinyl.

Best for ages 12 and up.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Recurring Kids' Programs

Storytime with Lizzy

Thursdays

11am

Drop-in story time geared towards a pre-school audience. Caregivers and children listen to stories read by Lizzy, sing, dance, and have fun each week!

Lego Club

Second Wednesday of Every Month

2-5pm

Time to get creative!

Drop in and test your build skills.

Complete our challenge or do your own thing!

Leave behind your creations to be put on display in the library until next month.

All ages welcome! Duplos available for younger builders. 

Pokémon Club

Sunday, April 28th

12:30 pm

Do you love Pokémon?!

Let's celebrate our common interest with each other!

Scavenger hunt, prizes, trivia, and trading card game practice, instruction, and play time!

Children 10 or older may be left until Club time ends.

Dates and times vary, so stay tuned by signing up for our newsletters and checking our event calendar!

Registration is required for this club. 

To Register:

Visit:    wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262