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Diamond Art with Able-Services

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Weekly LEGO

Weekly LEGO Challenge

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

hands playing with LEGO® bricks

Weekend LEGO Challenge

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Drop-in for a LEGO challenge! Use our bricks and your imagination. Creations will be put on display for the week. All ages welcome. 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in for a LEGO challenge! Use our bricks and your imagination. Creations will be put on display for the week. All ages welcome. 

Summer Story Times

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Summer Story Times

Preschool and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

photograph of musician mark derose holding a guitar

Mark DeRose Music

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone
(SQ 2025) Mark DeRose Music & Art:

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark’s songs, a...

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark’s songs, art work, and the show’s activities all compliment one another in an effort to communicate his message that encourages his young listeners to embrace and enjoy life to it’s fullest, be creative individuals, and most importantly, confidently be themselves!

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Games, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? Join us for instruction and fun.
First & Third Wednesday of every month. 6:00-8:00 pm.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? Join us for instruction and fun.
First & Third Wednesday of every month. 6:00-8:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a great discussion!  Ask for a copy of this month’s book at the desk.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a great discussion!  Ask for a copy of this month’s book at the desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

close up of hands working on a diamond art piece

Diamond Art with Able-Services

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Weekly LEGO

Weekly LEGO Challenge

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

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MineCRAFTS and More!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Join us for offline Minecraft fun! Crafts, gem mining, a scavenger hunt and more. Suggested ages 4+

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for offline Minecraft fun! Crafts, gem mining, a scavenger hunt and more. Suggested ages 4+

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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Summer Story Times

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Summer Story Times

Preschool and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

image of woman and little girl doing a science experiment smiling and look very excited. The logo for "science heroes" is seen above the picture.

Science Heroes: Adventures of the Missing Color

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5
(SQ 2025) Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all aro...

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Family-Friendly Chess Practice

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Games, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

In addition to our bi-monthly chess club, you can now bring the family to practice their chess skills with Sean! Every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday night from 6-8pm.

close up of hands working on a diamond art piece

Diamond Art with Able-Services

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

View Details
Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Party/Social Gathering
Event Details:

Bring your diamond art project every Thursday at 1pm! This new group is open to all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a space with fellow creatives and diamond art enthusiasts!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Weekly LEGO

Weekly LEGO Challenge

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in every Friday for our Weekly LEGO® Challenge. Use our bricks to make a creation that will be put on display for the week.All ages welcome.

Summer Pokémon Club

Summer Pokémon Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Meet up with fellow Pokémon fans. Enjoy a variety of Pokémon activities. Suggested ages 5-14. 
Optional: Bring cards to trade.
 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow Pokémon fans. Enjoy a variety of Pokémon activities. Suggested ages 5-14. 
Optional: Bring cards to trade.
 

three children holding up models of planets

LEAP into Science: Magnet Magic

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PAU Heritage Room at Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-5
(SQ 2025) Leap into Science: Magnet Magic:

Have you ever wondered how magnets actually work? Magnets have invisible forces that allow objects to pull together (attract) or push apart (repel). This workshop invites children ...

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Room or Offsite Location: PAU Heritage Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM

Have you ever wondered how magnets actually work? Magnets have invisible forces that allow objects to pull together (attract) or push apart (repel). This workshop invites children to have fun exploring the magic of magnetic forces! 

This program is geared for ages 6-11 (K-5th grade).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Summer Story Times

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 0-2 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Summer Story Times

Preschool and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, shakers and more! Suggested ages 2-6 years. 

Summer Story Times will take place on Tuesdays June 3-August 12 (No story times July 1). 

Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.

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Library Branch: Paul Smith - Shrewsbury
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in front of the library for wacky crafts, STEAM projects and more! Each week will feature a different theme or activity. Possible themes/activities include over-sized art, water play, Christmas in July, slime, fluffy paint, and more.