Maynard Public Library

06/26/2026

FROM THE TOWN OF MAYNARD:

"Trash cart deliveries continue! Be prepared for the Wednesday, July 1 rollout of Maynard’s new trash program. Read rollout details at the Town’s Solid Waste & Recycling page at https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/252/Solid-Waste-Recycling.

Three Town Hall Departments will also be at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday to answer questions and to lead fun, informational activities. Please join us there!"

06/26/2026

Frederick Douglass Reading
Saturday, June 27 at 2:30pm

Join us for a reading of Frederick Douglass's 1852 speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Town officials and members of the library community will read this moving and thought-provoking piece of American oratory in time to start off the Fourth of July celebration in this semiquincentennial year.

06/25/2026

Jazz Pianist Stephen Page
Thursday, June 25 AT 7pm
Please register here: https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/jazz-pianist-stephen-page/

Jazz piano in the Hands of a master can make flowers bloom—well, almost! There are pianists and there are pianists...Welcome to this rare opportunity to listen in depth to jazz piano by the brilliant Stephen Page. He’s performed with top names in jazz. Experience the delight of the music, the excitement of his playing, and songs to entertain and inspire you as summer comes into full bloom.

06/24/2026

Sending a great big thank you to all the participants in yesterday's Read-a-thon! It's wonderful to see everyone gathered together reading. We can't think of a better way to start the summer. And all of the funds raised will help the Friends of the Library support children's programming.

Thank you to our volunteer Colleen for her expert help with the event and to Evviva Trattoria and Market Basket for their generous support of the Read-a-thon refreshments!

06/24/2026

Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan
Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30pm (ZOOM)
Register and receive Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117662502356/WN_-xiD2gT_RVmiSADC2hBZJg

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews.

HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her current novel is One Wrong Word, a twisty story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder.

We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel.

Organized by the Ashland Public Library.

06/23/2026

It's one of our favorite days of the year. The Read-a-thon has begun, and the first participants have arrived! Come on down and join in the fun!

Read-a-thon Fundraiser
Tuesday, June 23, 10am-1pm
Library 3rd floor
The library will be open only to Read-a-thon participants. The building will open to the general public at the usual Tuesday time of 2pm.

Here's your big chance to perform a major deed. Batman catches bad guys, Spiderman climbs buildings (and catches bad guys), and now you can do something even better - read to raise money for the library! It's a really good deed because the Friends use the money you give them to pay for fun programs and activities like animal shows, space programs, and other terrific experiences.

You ask friends and relatives for pledges (ex. 5 cents a page, 10 cents a page, etc.), then however many pages you read that's how much money you make. Donate that to the Friends of the Library and they take it from there. And for being so nice, everyone gets free pizza and drinks! So how about getting in on this great action?

P.S. Raise ten dollars and get a free Erikson's coupon. Raise $50 and get three Erikson"s coupons.

Where: Library 3rd floor
Ages: everyone
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Make checks payable to the "Friends of the Maynard Public Library"

06/23/2026

Film: Lost on a Mountain in Maine (PG)
Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm

Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!

Film Description: The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive while lost for nine days in the remote wilderness of northern Maine. Donn’s disappearance captures national headlines and sparks a massive search effort attracting hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

06/22/2026

PLEASE NOTE: Tuesday's Read-a-thon Fundraiser will be held inside the library, on the 3rd floor, due to the expected rain. Of course, the serving of pizza to participants still applies. 🙂

Read-a-thon Fundraiser
Tuesday, June 23 at 10am
The library will be open only to Read-a-thon participants. The building will open to the general public at the usual Tuesday time of 2pm.

Here's your big chance to perform a major deed. Batman catches bad guys, Spiderman climbs buildings (and catches bad guys), and now you can do something even better - read to raise money for the library! It's a really good deed because the Friends use the money you give them to pay for fun programs and activities like animal shows, space programs, and other terrific experiences.

You ask friends and relatives for pledges (ex. 5 cents a page, 10 cents a page, etc.), then however many pages you read that's how much money you make. Donate that to the Friends of the Library and they take it from there. And for being so nice, everyone gets free pizza and drinks! So how about getting in on this great action?

P.S. Raise ten dollars and get a free Erikson's coupon. Raise $50 and get three Erikson"s coupons.

Where: Library 3rd floor
Ages: everyone
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Make checks payable to the "Friends of the Maynard Public Library"

06/22/2026

Click for details on our jazz piano concert, Frederick Douglass reading and summer reading for all ages.
https://conta.cc/3QRYxiN

Email from Friends of the Maynard Public Library Check out special summer reading events for kids! June/July 2026 Special Events This Week Thursday, June 25, 7:00—8:00 PM Jazz Pianist Stephen Page Jaz

06/22/2026

Next time you're in, be sure to check out our Lego MPL along with our display of building construction photos as we celebrate our 20th anniversary here in the former Roosevelt School building.

And don't forget to join us on Saturday, July 18 for our celebration party (with cake!)
Details here: www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/20th