Jammin With You puts the JAM in Jamboree and the U in Music! Come dance, sing and jam along with us at the Wellesley Free Library this year! With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin With You takes your family on magical musical adventures with plenty of laughter and smiles along the way. This class is best suited for children ages 0-5 but is fun for the whole family! Pack your instruments and dancing shoes - we'll see you soon! Adult participation required.



Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

A bilingual storytime with songs and crafts focused on the Taiwanese culture. This program will meet one Saturday a month at the Hills Branch Library, 210 Washington Street from 10:30 - 11:30. All families are welcome, whether or not they speak the language.

Drop in.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Sign up for Illustrator's Workshop for kids in grades K-3. Join Librarian Michele from 11:00 - 12:00 in the Craft Room. Each month we will learn about a different illustrator then create an art project in their style.

This month we will be learning about Oliver Jeffers.  

Registration begins one week in advance on February 1st. 

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Sign up for an Artists Workshop for kids in grades 3-6. Join Librarian Michele from 1:00-2:30 in the Craft Room. Each month we will learn about a different artist then create an art project in their style.

This month we will be learning about Victor Vasarely. 

Registration begins one week in advance on February 1st. 

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join us for a series of art classes specially designed for children with special needs, led by the talented Yvonne Zhou and iCanFly organization. Yvonne Zhou will bring creativity, patience, and expertise to create a welcoming and engaging environment where children can explore their artistic abilities. Materials will be provided, and parents or caregivers are welcome to join. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your imagination!. 

For ages 6 and up. Registration begins one week in advance

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join Ms. Erica for a celebration of friendship as we listen to Taylor Swift music, make friendship bracelets and craft Valentine’s with Swift-themed imagery and lyrics.  Ms. Erica will also share her new Taylor Swift picture book biography, Wildest Dreams: A Biography.  

Please only register the child who will be participating. 

For ages 8 and up. Registration required starting February 3.

Questions? Email: ewainer@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

As part to the library’s Black History Month Creative Expression Project we are offering an in-person zine workshop. What is a zine? Zines are a small, self-published work that’s usually photocopied and distributed in small quantities. Zine’s are encouraged to be based on the prompts: famous Black Americans, or any related topic. All zines submitted will be entered into the project for judging by our panel, as well as be made available for community viewing. People of all ages are, of course, invited to create a zine if they wish. For all ages.  Drop in.

Questions? Email: mdamiano@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Discover the exciting world of STEM with STEM for Society! In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore robotics, coding, and engineering through fun, interactive activities like building circuits and programming basic robots. Led by high school mentors, this program aims to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and show how STEM shapes the world around us. This is free and open to kids 6 and up. Registration for children only starting February 9th.

Questions? Email: ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Calling all kids and their adults! 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 February 11th.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join us each month for LEGO Club. This is a drop-in program, giving kids an opportunity to explore their creativity with LEGOs. Finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room. For ages 4-12.

Questions? Email: hwright@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join us once a month for Anime Afternoons. We will watch anime, hang out, and try new snacks. Grades 5 and up welcome.

Please be aware of possible content unsuitable for some audiences. Drop in, no registration required.

Questions? Email: mdamiano@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Come work off some excess energy at Tumbling Toddlers! 

Follow the obstacle course to jump, somersault, balance and more.

Join us for an hour of Tumbling Toddlers. The first half hour is reserved for toddlers under the age of 3. Adult participation required.

Registration required starting February 13th.

*Special Notes: Grown ups will need to be available to spot their child if needed. The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov call 781-235-1610 press 4

Come tumble, jump, and spin at our indoor open gym. 

Join us for an hour of Tumbling Toddlers. The second half hour is reserved for children under 5 years old.

Adults need to stay and assist. Registration required for children only. Registration required starting February 13th.

*Special Notes: Grown ups will need to be available to spot their child if needed. The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov call 781-235-1610 press 4

Compete against your friends and community at the WFL’s monthly Smash Tournament. Ages 10+ welcome. Snacks provided.

Registration preferred starting February 14th.

Questions? Email: mdamiano@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join Deb Hudgins in-person for a musical "Sing and Swing" storytime. Preschool kids and their grownup will enjoy singing, dancing and movement along with stories! Drop-in, registration not required. Masks encouraged.

This is a ticketed event limited to 80 kids. Come by the Children's desk to get a ticket on the morning of the program.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Join Ms. Erica to create colorful themed collages each month. Using magazines, stickers, and washi tape, let your creative juices flow as you cut out pictures for a collage! Use your imagination this month to create your own candy wrapper! ! Participants should be old enough to be able to cut and glue on their own. Adult participation. Registration required beginning February 17th.

Questions? Email: ewainer@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4

Come join Ms. Eva for some monthly STEAM fun! Develop fine and gross motor skills. Explore and experiment using age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,  and Math. Best for ages 3-5. Drop in. Adult participation required.

Questions? Email: ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov

Join Ms. Meghan LIVE and IN PERSON for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Book Club! Perfect for first-time book-group goers and beginning readers. All reading levels welcome. Have fun talking about this month's book and then do a craft together! This month's book is There Was A Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds . Registration required.



Questions? Email: mdamiano@wellesleyma.gov

Are you a Magic Tree House fan? Have you always wanted to read this series? Join us each month as we read through the series. This month's book: Afternoon on the Amazon. Registration required.



Questions? Email: smyott@wellesleyma.gov

Join Miss Heidi for 2nd - 3rd Grade Book Club! We'll meet in the Craft Room at the Wellesley Free Library Main Branch, have fun talking about this month's book, and then do a craft together! November's book is Drag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner.

Registration required.



Questions? Email: hwright@wellesleyma.gov

Join Ms. Eva over Zoom for some rip-roaring reading fun - the 4th-8th Grade Book Club! 4th-8th graders in the area will gather to discuss favorite characters, fascinating themes, and just chat together about some good books. This month's book is: The Harlem Charade by Natasha Tarpley. Registration required.



Questions? email ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov.

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.

Questions? Email: eweiler@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 press 4