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Needham Free Public Library This is the official page for the Needham Free Public Library. Follow us for updates! The library is a vibrant, essential part of the Needham community.

It provides services to people of all ages. Whether one is seeking materials to read, watch, or listen; trying to find an interesting program to attend; searching for a computer or wireless connection to use; pursuing information; or just looking for a comfortable reading chair or a place to meet interesting people, the Needham Free Public Library has it all.

Congratulations to our neighbors down the street for this beautiful new mural by which was organized by the Needham Cou...
10/15/2026

Congratulations to our neighbors down the street for this beautiful new mural by which was organized by the Needham Council for the Arts and Culture with a financial contribution from The Grossman Companies! It celebrates historic Town Hall, hometown hero Sunita Williams, Echo Bridge, the Needham High Rockets, and the wildlife found along the Charles River.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration for Children and FamiliesSaturday, October 17th2:00β€”4:00 PMHola Needham and the Need...
10/15/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration for Children and Families
Saturday, October 17th
2:00β€”4:00 PM

Hola Needham and the Needham Free Library invite you to join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring two different Massachusetts dance troupes!

Children will be able to make their own flower-and-palm craft based on the Festival of Flowers and Palms (CofradΓ­a de las Flores y las Palmas). Then, join an interactive dance along with your new craft!

Please join us for this wonderful, lively, family event!

Recommended for ages 2-11.

No Registration Required.

Updated performer for Sunday, October 18, 2 pm. Join us at the Community Room for a performance from Dr. Jose Manuel Lez...
10/13/2026

Updated performer for Sunday, October 18, 2 pm. Join us at the Community Room for a performance from Dr. Jose Manuel Lezcano as part of the Boston Classical Guitar Society Community Series.

This fall, use your library card to explore! Enjoy sweater weather with our Mass Audubon pass, which admits up to 4 peop...
10/12/2026

This fall, use your library card to explore! Enjoy sweater weather with our Mass Audubon pass, which admits up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. With this pass, admission is discounted to $2 per visitor over the age of 2. Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. Reserve your pass today! needhamlibrary.org

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Even when our doors ar...
10/12/2026

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Even when our doors are closed, our digital library is always open! Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, streaming media, and online databases 24/7 by visiting our website at needhamlibrary.org

Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm in the Community Room, for a performance by David William Ross, as part of our Lib...
10/11/2026

Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm in the Community Room, for a performance by David William Ross, as part of our Library's Boston Classical Guitar Society Community Series.

Celebrate World Mental Health Day, today, Saturday October 10.What helps you feel better when you aren't quite feeling y...
10/10/2026

Celebrate World Mental Health Day, today, Saturday October 10.

What helps you feel better when you aren't quite feeling yourself? Is it being around friends or family? A fun puzzle or game? Cozying up with a good book under a blanket or in a fort? How about being out in nature? If you're looking for some inspiration, we've got something for everyone. Our Library of Things has everything from Arts and Crafts to Tools. We have games, puzzles, and of course all kinds of books as well. Check out our website for all sorts of inspiration! needhamlibrary.org

Fixit Clinic Saturday, November 1410 am-2 pmNeedham Free Public LibraryCommunity RoomDo you have a broken item in your h...
10/09/2026

Fixit Clinic
Saturday, November 14
10 am-2 pm
Needham Free Public Library
Community Room
Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. By repairing instead of replacing, participants help reduce waste, conserve resources, and support the Town’s sustainability goals.
To sign up for a time slot with a Repair Coach visit: bit.ly/4dilWC1
To sign up to Volunteer as a repair coach or assist with the event visit: bit.ly/4yuLfJw
This event is a collaboration among the Needham Free Public Library, the Recycling & Solid Waste Division, and the Sustainability Department.
Questions? Email: Gabby Queenan at [email protected], Town of Needham Sustainability Manager.

Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick with π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘…π‘’π‘ β„ŽTuesday, Nov 17 at 7 pmPowers Hall-Needham Town HallRegister for free ...
10/08/2026

Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick with π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘…π‘’π‘ β„Ž
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7 pm
Powers Hall-Needham Town Hall
Register for free at needhamlibrary.org/events

The Needham Free Public Library and Friends of the Needham Public Library invite you to a special Meet the Author event with award-winning and bestselling historian Nathaniel Philbrick, who will discuss and read from his new book, The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World, who will be in conversation with Randall MacLowry, award-winning documentary director of The Gold Rush, whose work has appeared on PBS's American Experience.

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
10/06/2026

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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1139 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, MA
02494

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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+17814557559

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