For a full list of programs at the Fiske, visit https://fiskelib.org/. 

The Fiske Public Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and will be closed Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. The library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Regular hours of operation are Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reading Challenge 2024

Fiske Library is partnering in the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2024 Reading Challenge for kids, teens and adults. Visit https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge to see how to participate. The challenge for December is a well-reviewed book in your least favorite genre.

Library Survey

The Fiske Public Library will be conducting a survey in January 2025 to help us better serve our community. It will be available both online and in print. What do you like about the library? What can we do to improve? Let us know!

Friends of the Fiske

The Friends’ annual holidays sale will take place December 1 – 31. One cart will be in the lobby for adults’ books and the other just outside the Children’s room for young adults and children’s books. Come in and check out the great selection, many ribboned and ready to be gifted! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Fiske.

The Friends’ annual appeal was mailed out in November. This yearly fundraiser helps us support the library in so many ways. Your donation will make you a Friend, and as such you will have early access to our big book sale scheduled for February 21-22.

Thank you for your support of the Friends and the library!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Page Turners Book Club 

Monday, Dec. 23 at noon

Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to bring a lunch and join us for a “no school day” meeting of the Page Turners Book Club. This month, we will be reading “Mexikid” by Pedro Martin. This book is a nominee from the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award list for ‘24-’25. MCBA book list can be found at https://sites.google.com/arps.org/mcbamashup/home?authuser=0. Some books from the list can be found in the Children’s Room. All others can be placed on hold from other SAILS libraries. Please see Ms. Sara if you need assistance.

Tween/Teen Crafternoon: Gnome Ornament Painting 

Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-2 p.m.

Tweens and teens ages 10+ are invited to join us for an afternoon of holiday crafting on Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. We will be painting gnome ornaments. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Fiske. To register, please visit https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tween-teen-crafternoon-gnome-ornament-painting/.

STEM Centers

Saturday, Dec. 28 from 1-3 p.m.

Kids aged 5+ are welcome to drop in to the Children’s Room to explore various STEAM centers on Saturday, December 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Build a fort with Imagination Playground blocks, practice coding, make an electrical circuit with snap circuit sets, observe materials from nature, and more! No registration required.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Staying awake until midnight can be hard! Kids age 3+ are invited to join us to ring in 2025 early with fun stories, games, crafts and a countdown to NOON! Registration for this event opens Sunday, December 1 at 9 a.m. 

ADULT PROGRAMS

Free Drop-in IT Help Office Hours

Tuesdays, from 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 serve basis.

Silk Painting Workshop: Winter Fairy Tale 

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Imagine the brightness of colors and the freedom of movement of the brush. Envision a bright, fluffy winter fairy tale as we paint on silk. The work of the Chinese artist Hong Leung will be used as the basis for the painting. All necessary materials will be provided. Registration for this event opens Wednesday, November 27 at 10 a.m. Max participants is 10.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection 

Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, will discuss the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems. Register at https://libraryc.org/fiskelib/upcoming.

Laura Dave, On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a captivating conversation with Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Last Thing He Told Me.” She’ll chat with us online about her newest book, “The Night We Lost Him.” Register at https://libraryc.org/fiskelib/upcoming.