The Fiske Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The library’s regular hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will be closed on Saturdays in July and August.

For a full list of programs, visit fiske.lib.org. Contact Library Director Kim Shipala at [email protected] or 508-384-5440 with any questions.

Reading Challenge 2024 Fiske Library is participating in the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2024 Reading Challenge for kids, teens and adults! Visit www.massbook.org/readingchallenge to see how to participate. The challenge for June is a book that inspired a film or television series.

Baby Signing with Sheryl White of Baby Kneads Thursdays in June, 11 to noon. Register at fiskelib.org for this free four-week series on an introduction to sign language for caregivers and babies. Participants will learn the benefits of signing with babies, learn and practice several signs, watch the instructor sign with your baby, and learn how to teach American Sign Language to your baby. This class is appropriate for babies and young children aged 2 months or older and pre-verbal. 

Flying High Dogs Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. Join us on the lawn to see Mike and his team of high-flying dogs. Mike is a world record holder & multiple time world finalist in K9 frisbee. Mike and his four flying high frisbee dogs will perform a variety of frisbee and other tricks to entertain all ages. While we love all dogs, please leave your own furry friends at home, as they can be a distraction to the performers. 

Chalk the Walk Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Monday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for our 2024 Summer Reading Club begins today. Summer Reading Club is open to all kids from birth to age 18. Visit the library to sign up and decorate the front walkway with sidewalk chalk!

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club Tuesday, June 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Have you ever wished you could decide the ending of a story? Kids in grades K-3 are invited to join us for an interactive book club. We will read the book aloud and work together to choose a path and decide the fates of the characters. Register at fiskelib.org beginning June 4.

Mike the Bubble Man Friday, June 21 at 11 a.m. Mike the Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about BUBBLES! Through music, choreography, and comedy, bubbles—in all different shapes and sizes—come alive, sparking imagination and wonder. Exploring science through bubbles creates an entertaining learning environment that introduces shapes, color, and chemistry. A love for bubbles is never outgrown—especially when there’s a chance to see the world from inside of one! Register at fiskelib.org beginning June 7. 

Page Turners Book Club Tuesday, 6/25, noon to 1 p.m. Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to bring lunch and join us for the June meeting of the Page Turners Book Club. This month we will be reading “The First Rule of Climate Club” by Carrie Firestone. Copies of the book can be picked up at the circulation desk. Register at fiskelib.org beginning June 11. 

Teddy Bear Storytime and “Sleepover Thursday, 6/27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Put on your pajamas and bring your teddy bear (or other stuffed friend) for this fun evening event. After story time, kids will tuck their teddy bears in, and say goodnight as the teddies have a sleepover at the library! Ms. Sara will send parents pictures of the teddy bear party throughout the evening. Kids can come back in the morning to pick up their stuffed friends. Register at fiskelib.org beginning 6/13. 

Free Drop-in IT Help Office Hours, Tuesdays, 5 to 7:45 p.m. The Fiske Public Library is hosting Free IT help office hours with IT expert Ben Elliot who will be available to help with personal technology-related issues in an informal setting. Ben is available at the Fiske Public Library on a first come, first served basis.

Gardening and Water Preservation with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Learn several techniques to hydrate your garden in preparation for droughts and dry summer conditions. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Fiske Public Library Book Club for Adults Tuesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. We’ll discuss “Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller. A story of summer, secrets, love and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades.