WFL Children's News

July 1st, 2025

Wellesley Free Libraries will be closed Friday, July 4th

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

June 21st - August 16th

Read and Bead this Summer! Stop by the library to register.

Great summer raffle prizes, weekly candy guestimate and more...

Click Here for Summer Reading Challenge Info

Programs Coming in July!

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

Sing, Move, and A Story

In Person - FELLS Branch

Tuesday, July 8th

10:30am - 11:00am

Join Community Connections for singing, movement and a shared story at FELLS Branch (308 Weston Rd., Wellesley)!

For children from birth to age 5 with a parent/caregiver.

To register, click HERE

Sponsored by FAMILY ACCESS Community Connections

Questions? Email eweiler@wellesleyma.gov

Virtual - Author Lecture Series -

Dibuja tu mundo con

Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Online

Tuesday, July 8th

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Desde demostraciones de libros de cocina y talleres de cómics hasta creación de máscaras y clases de idiomas, esta biblioteca tiene algo para todos los gustos y Lobito está deseando mostrárselo. Se planea un dibujo conjunto y se recomiendan materiales y papel para dibujar.

Por Favor: Tenga en cuenta que esta fecha tendremos dos presentaciones de Raúl the Third: una en español y otra en inglés. Asegúrese de registrarse en el formato que prefiera.

Sobre el autor: Raúl the Third es un ilustrador, autor y artista superventas del New York Times y tres veces ganador del premio Pura Belpre, residente en Boston. Su obra se centra en la experiencia mexicoamericana contemporánea y sus recuerdos de su infancia en El Paso, Texas, y Ciudad Juárez, México. Actualmente está adaptando sus libros "World of Vamos!" a una serie animada de televisión con Silvergate Media y Mercury Filmworks.

Unable to attend live? Watch the recording anytime.

Questions? Email eweiler@wellesleyma.gov

Virtual - Author Lecture Series -

Drawing Your World with

Raúl the Third (PreK-2nd Grade)

Online

Tuesday, July 8th

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended.

Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.

About the Author: Raúl The Third is a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist living in Boston. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He is currently adapting his World of Vamos! books into an animated television series with Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks.

Unable to attend live? Watch the recording anytime.

Questions? Email eweiler@wellesleyma.gov

You are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic ! All across the country, children and their teddies will be getting together in July for snacks, stories, and activities, and we at the Wellesley Free Library are no exception! Join us for this forty-five minute program. We’ll listen to books about bears, sing a song or two, share a tasty treat, and make beary crafty creations. Bring your teddy and a blanket to join in on the fun! We will be eating our snack outdoors, weather permitting. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and parents/caregivers. Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations.

Drop-in, no registration required.

Questions? Email: ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov or hwright@wellesleyma.gov

Storyteller David Bates

In Person

Friday, July 11th

10:30am - 11:00am

Davis Bates' performances are a mixture of family, Native American, international and regional songs and stories.

Davis' traditional and participatory style of telling empowers and encourages audiences of all ages to join in the fun, and to take the stories home with them to share with others. He also encourages listeners to find stories in books, and to remember and tell stories from their own family and cultural tradition.

Sponsored by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural council

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

Second (First) Friday Craft at Barton Road

In Person

Friday, July 11th

4:00pm - 5:00pm

We will meet on the second Friday of the month in July because of the Fourth of July holiday.

Join WFL On The Go each month at the Barton Road Housing Complex for an engaging craft activity. Each month we will bring a different activity to enjoy to the community room at 109 Barton Road.

Geared towards ages 6 - 10

Drop-in.

Questions? Email eberger@wellesleyma.gov

Minecraft with Arrayscape Gaming

In Person

Saturday, July 12th

1:30pm - 3:00pm and 3:15-4:45pm

Join Arrayscape Gaming for a fun Minecraft Summer Adventure!

Embark on a dinosaur safari, tackle island survival, and unleash your creativity with sandcastles and water park creations—a world of exploration and excitement awaits. There are two sessions. Please register for only one session.

For ages 8–12

Registration required starting July 5.

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

Join us at the Fells Branch Library for fun inside and out! We will do a simple craft inside, and have outside activities in the fenced garden. Best for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Adult participation is required for this program.

Questions? Email: hwright@wellesleyma.gov or call 781-235-1610 x5

Book Clubs in July

Books will be available for checkout at the Wellesley Free Library Main Branch

Ask at the Children's Desk!

4th-8th Grade Book Club

Online

Monday, July 28th

7:30pm - 8:15pm

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 Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie. Registration required.

Questions? email ethaler-sroussi@wellesleyma.gov.