Woburn Public Library events, Dec. 2-8
Registration is required for library events unless otherwise specified. To sign up, visit https://woburnpubliclibrary.org. The library is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The library is closed for cleaning 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The robots are here
Want to play with a robot? Come play with one of the library’s new Sphero balls. Drive it, program it, turn it into a disco ball, smash it into a wall — it’s designed to do what you want it to do. An easy beginner entry into the world of robotics, the library’s robotic Sphero balls offer an experiential learning opportunity.
Get your music on
Want to learn to rock those first three guitar chords? Or the harmonica solo from that Dylan song? Or the ukelele from “Over the Rainbow” for your friend’s wedding next year? Take advantage of the library’s free music lessons available through a partnership with ArtistWorks — from piano to French horn to hip hop scratch, with lessons taught by Grammy Award-winning professionals.
Adult events
Story Time for Parents: What is Dialogic Reading: 7-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Learn about Dialogic Reading — what it is, how it supports your child’s language development, increases vocabulary, engagement with books and other pre-literacy skills. Jodi will demonstrate how to incorporate dialogic reading and create a more engaging and interactive reading experience. Limit 20 families.
For Seniors: Movie Mondays: 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Mondays. Enjoy new (and classic!) movies and documentaries and hang out with other people in a safe, socially distant manner. Masks are required. Space is limited. Need transportation? Contact the Woburn Senior Center at 781-897-5960.
For Seniors: Tech Tuesdays: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Take your brain for a jog with these technology topics: delve into the possibilities of the mind as you enjoy TED Talks, technology training (email, Microsoft, internet security) or explore the worlds of virtual reality by becoming an armchair traveler (go to the moon! visit Paris! swim with sharks!). Best of all? See your friends in a safe and socially distanced environment. Masks are…