Maynard Public Library

10/16/2026

Calling all Pats fans! Join us this Saturday (Oct 17) at 1pm here at the library for this great in-person history of the team!

Please register here: https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/from-doormats-to-dynasty-history-of-the-new-england-patriots/

From the struggles of the Boston Patriots to the decades of Super Bowl crowns, this lively and illuminating program will take you on a roller coaster ride through the history of the franchise that has captured more crowns than any other.
Author and veteran sports writer Marty Gitlin, who covered the NFL in the newspaper field and for CBS Sports, will discuss and show videos of the greatest and most interesting players, teams, events and moments of the team since its birth in the American Football League in 1960.

Watch the exploits of such early standouts as Gino Cappelletti and Babe Parilli, relive the disappointment of the Jim Plunkett era and talents of Steve Grogan and Sam “Bam” Cunningham. Experience again the transition from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady. And enjoy greatest highlights from the Greatest of All Time under Bill Belichick, including Super Bowl triumphs. This presentation is fun and enlightening so don’t miss it! Marty will host a Q&A following the program.

10/16/2026

The monthly meeting of the Cookbook Club is this Monday at noon! All are welcome!

Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion.

Visit the Cookbook Club page at https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/cookbook-club

July's cookbook is Padma's All American by Padma Lakshmi

10/15/2026

Managing Security On Our Smart Devices
Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm
Please register here: https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/managing-security-on-our-smart-devices/

Our smartphones and tablets hold a lot of important personal information, so learning how to keep them secure is essential. In this presentation, we'll cover simple security tools like passcodes, Face ID and Touch ID, two-factor authorization, and other helpful features that protect your device and your accounts. Bring your questions and learn easy steps you can take to stay safe.

Sponsored by the Maynard Council on Aging.

10/14/2026

Calling all Pats fans! Join us this Saturday (Oct 17) at 1pm here at the library for this great in-person history of the team!
Register here: https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/from-doormats-to-dynasty-history-of-the-new-england-patriots/

From the struggles of the Boston Patriots to the decades of Super Bowl crowns, this lively and illuminating program will take you on a roller coaster ride through the history of the franchise that has captured more crowns than any other.

Author and veteran sports writer Marty Gitlin, who covered the NFL in the newspaper field and for CBS Sports, will discuss and show videos of the greatest and most interesting players, teams, events and moments of the team since its birth in the American Football League in 1960.

Watch the exploits of such early standouts as Gino Cappelletti and Babe Parilli, relive the disappointment of the Jim Plunkett era and talents of Steve Grogan and Sam “Bam” Cunningham. Experience again the transition from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady. And enjoy greatest highlights from the Greatest of All Time under Bill Belichick, including Super Bowl triumphs. This presentation is fun and enlightening so don’t miss it! Marty will host a Q&A following the program.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

See what's new this week at the Maynard Public Library at:

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There are five new bestsellers, two new movies, seven new audiobooks, two new music CDs, nine new children's books, and 34 other new books, including eight that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Hollow Bones," "The Pirate Queen," and "Threshing Day." The new movies this week are "Hallmark 6-Movie Collection" and "Millennium - The Complete Second Season."

10/09/2026

UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED!

Hip Hop Dance with Miss Tricia - ages 6-8
Saturday, October 10, 11:00-11:30am
Storytime Room

Learn how to dance to the beats of hip hop music

Miss Tricia's class
Is sure tip-top
So come and learn
To dance hip hop!

If you come to this class, you'll:
a. Learn to dance to hip hop music
b. Get great exercise
c. Learn to do hip hop without going flip flop!

Register at maynardpubliclibrary.org/calendar

10/09/2026

UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED!

Ballet for Beginners with Miss Tricia - ages 3-5
A kids' first-dance class
Saturday, October 10, 10:30am

At this dance class with Miss Tricia
Failure is no factor
Kids will go from here
Right to the Nutcracker!

If kids come to this class, they'll:
a. Learn to move to music
b. Learn beginning ballet steps
c. Become big hits at weddings, okay not that but they'll like dancing in the library

Register at maynardpubliclibrary.org/calendar

10/09/2026

From Doormats to Dynasty: History of the New England Patriots
Saturday, October 17 at 1pm
Please register here: https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/from-doormats-to-dynasty-history-of-the-new-england-patriots/

From the struggles of the Boston Patriots to the decades of Super Bowl crowns, this lively and illuminating program will take you on a roller coaster ride through the history of the franchise that has captured more crowns than any other.

Author and veteran sports writer Marty Gitlin, who covered the NFL in the newspaper field and for CBS Sports, will discuss and show videos of the greatest and most interesting players, teams, events and moments of the team since its birth in the American Football League in 1960.

Watch the exploits of such early standouts as Gino Cappelletti and Babe Parilli, relive the disappointment of the Jim Plunkett era and talents of Steve Grogan and Sam “Bam” Cunningham. Experience again the transition from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady. And enjoy greatest highlights from the Greatest of All Time under Bill Belichick, including Super Bowl triumphs. This presentation is fun and enlightening so don’t miss it! Marty will host a Q&A following the program.