There’s a lot to be thankful for this November at Morse Institute Library.

Children’s Programs

Lapsit Storytime, Monday Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Stories, bounces, songs, and bubbles for babies up to 24 months and their grownups. Gather in the StoryCraft Room in the Children’s Department on the Lower Level. No registration is required.

Play Nights! Monday Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in and play select themed play items for littles and their grownups to explore. Some nights it could be a coffee shop, an art store, or even a vet’s office. Play nights are for everyone, but are geared to the preschool set and their adventuresome grownups. No registration is required.

All Together Preschool Storytime, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Join in for a morning of stories, songs, and end with a short play activity. This story hour is geared for children ages 3 to preK/5 and their grownup partner. Younger siblings are welcome as observers. Registration is required. 

Toddler Time, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 18, 10 to 10:30 a.m. This program will feature stories, songs, and stretches for the first half and special play activities for the later half. Toddler Time is a fun program for toddlers (walkers through age 2) and their special grownups. Registration is required.

Baby Play, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m. A sweet program connecting babies and their special grownups with songs, rhymes, and socializing! Baby play is geared for non-walkers and their grownups. This program is drop in - no registration required. 

Pajama Time Stories,  Wednesday, Nov, 4, 18, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Join Miss Susan for a few songs and lots of stories in the Children’s Library. 45 minutes of stories and songs. No registration is required.

Elementary Explorers: Clay Pop-tarts, Thursday, Nov. 5, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Join in for an afternoon experimenting with art and science! This week make clay pop-tarts. This program is for children in grades K-3. Registration is required. 

Project ABC, Friday, Nov,. 6, 13, 20, 10 to 11 a.m. Project ABC’s playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children up to age 6 and their families. Explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite books with STEAM, ELA, and SEL activities, and a circle time with songs and stories. Play, learn, and grow together. No registration is required.

Saturday Storytime at the Farm, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Stories, songs, and rhymes at the Natick Community Organic Farm. This is a drop in program and is geared toward preschool aged children and their grownups, but all ages are welcome. Meet in the barn, so this program will happen rain or shine. No registration is required. 

Start with STEM Saturdays, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in for some tabletop STEM activities in the children’s department from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration is required, all ages are welcome. 

Can You Survive LEGO Disaster: Lost at Sea, Thursday, Nov. 19, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Join in for a LEGO lost at sea survival program. This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required. 

Winnie-the-Pooh Saturday Storytime Special, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A special Saturday storytime celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with stories, songs, crafts, and snacks to share. No registration is required.

Puzzlemania, Saturday, Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in for tabletop puzzles. This is a drop in program. All ages welcome, no registration required.

All Ages Programs

Open Mic Night, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join in for an Open Mic Night at the Morse Institute Library the second Tuesday of the month. Singers, poets, musicians, writers, performance artists, all are welcome. Performers can sign up for a five-minute/10-minute time slot on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required.

Teen Programs

Teen Make and Take, Paint-By-Sticker, Monday Nov. 2, 2 to 9 p.m. Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a paint-by-sticker kit, available until kits run out. For teens and tweens, ages 11-18. No registration is required. 

YAB: Youth Advisory Board (Tweens & Teens), Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 to 8 p.m. The YAB is the Teen Room’s Youth Advisory Board for tweens and teens ages 11-18. The YAB members meet approximately once a month to hang out, have their voice heard about library programs, suggest books and other materials for the teen collection, write book reviews, help with special projects and do fun activities. Yabbers should sign up for each meeting they plan to attend so that materials can be planned. To apply to the YAB, sign up online in the Teen Room.

Teens & Tweens: Retro Keychains, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bedazzle your own retro style keychain with charms, gems, and letters. For teens and tweens ages 11 to 18, registration is required.

Teen & Tweens: No Sew Pillows, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Make your own no-sew pillow. All supplies are provided. For teens and tweens ages 11 to 18, registration is required.

Tween Explorers: Dinosaur Expedition, Thursday, Nov. 12, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Join in for a dinosaur expedition! This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Teen & Tweens: Perler Bead Granny Square Coasters, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Make a granny-square inspired Perler Bead coaster. For teens and tweens ages 11-18, registration is required.

Teen MakerLab To Go: Thanksgiving Leftovers Edition, Monday, Nov. 23, all day. It’s the season of celebrating leftovers so the library will offer a variety of Kiwi Kit “leftovers” from programs this year! Registrants will get a surprise kit (kit type cannot be requested) to pick up at the circulation desk starting on Monday, Nov. 23. All kits must be picked up by Thursday, Dec. 3. For teens and tweens ages 11 to 18, registration is required.

Teens & Tweens: Drop-In Coloring, Saturday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Nov. 30, all day Stop in anytime to color in the Teen Room. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided. For teens and tweens ages 11 to 18, no registration is required.

Teens & Tweens: Ceramic Tile Painting, Monday, Nov. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. Teens and tweens are invited to paint a ceramic floral tile on their day off. For teens and tweens ages 11 to 18, registration is required.

Adult Programs 

Walk-in Technology Help, Saturday, Nov. 7, 14, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 3 to 5 p.m. Having trouble figuring out how to use your smartphone, tablet, or other devices? Unsure on how to use Libby/Hoopla/Kanopy with your device? The library can help. First come, first served session with an information services librarian for help on the second floor each Saturday morning except on holiday closures. Bring your questions and devices. Sessions are a maximum of 15 minutes. More complicated questions or longer help needed will require a later one-on-one appointment. No registration is required.

Cookbook Club, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Sign up for Cookbook Club. This month’s cookbook is “Padma’s All American. Tales, Travels and Recipes From Taste the Nation and Beyond’’, by Padma Lakshmi. The cookbook is available for check out after you’re registered at the Circulation desk on the main floor. There is a copy of each on display at the Reference Desk on the second floor for in-library use. Pick and prepare a recipe from the featured cookbooks and bring it to the library where participants will eat, share, chat, and connect over food. Registration is required.

A Handmade Autumn: Japanese Chigiri-e Card-Making, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring a unique, personal touch to the holiday season with a relaxing workshop in mindful crafting. Participants will explore the traditional Japanese art of Chigiri-e, the process of “painting” with hand-torn Washi (artisan Japanese paper) to create rich, beautifully textured autumn designs. In this session, participants will craft a classic blank folded card (complete with an envelope) or a beautiful postcard. No prior art experience is necessary, just a gentle invitation to step away from screens, enjoy tactile materials, and create something beautiful around a shared table. This program is for adults; supplies are limited and registration is required.

Planning for Medicare, Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 to 8 p.m. This presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and programs available to early retirees. This session is ideal for individuals who may still be working and looking to transition. This class is for informational purposes only and will be led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative. Space is limited and registration is required.

MIL Stitchers, Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morse Institute Library Stitchers is a service oriented knitting and crocheting group that meets one Saturday a month working collaboratively to create handmade items for various nonprofit organizations as well as some “out of the box” projects. No registration is required; new members are always welcome!

Art for All Club: Watercolor Workshop, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 to 3 p.m. Join Walnut Hill School for the Arts students to learn various art techniques. Teens and adults with all levels of experience are welcome. Registration is require.

Mocktails 101 with a (literary) Twist!, Monday, Nov. 9, 3 to 3 p.m. Come join Kim Larkin, Commercial Chocolatier and NAHA Aromatherapist, of Klassic Kreations as she demonstrates how to create refreshing botanical-inspired mocktails. Come sample mocktails with a literary twist such as a Breath of Fresh Eyre (Bronte), the Mist and Fury (Maas) and The Handmaid’s Ale (Atwood). Talk will cover cheese board 101 basics and pair mocktails with both cheese and chocolate. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Qi Gong for Self-Healing, Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. These practices help cultivate concentration, peace of mind, strengthen and tone the body all at once. This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience. Movements are gentle, easy to learn, and can be adapted to individual abilities. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Chat & Chew Book Club,  Friday, Nov. 13, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned reading, so read what you want.  Drop in if you have time, or register to get event reminders. Registration optional.

Art for All Club: Collage Making Workshop, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 to 3 p.m. Join Walnut Hill School for the Arts students to learn various art techniques. Teens and adults with all levels of experience are welcome. Registration is required.

Morning Book Discussion, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join in on the third Wednesday of the month for a discussion. This month’s selection is “Big Chief’’ by Jon Hickey. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library. Some titles are also available through Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive. New members welcome, no registration is required. 

Scratch Art: Owl & Moon, Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Using a scrapper tool, participants will follow the outlines of a 9x12 inch design to reveal the engraved picture beneath. This class is for adults. Space and supplies are limited and registration is required.

Genealogy Group, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join a Morse research librarian to learn about library and other online resources to start researching your family history. Stop by with questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it’s going. This is a great space to share ideas and strategies to help you start, and grow your family tree. Registration is required.

Morse Institute Library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The library, located at 14 E. Central St., will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and for Thanksgiving Nov. 26 and 27. For more information, visit morseinstitute.org.