~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~

December 11–16, 2023

Parlin Adult and Teens

Connolly Center Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, December 14, at 12 p.m. “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” has Agatha Christie’s Belgian sleuth solving a murder case at Christmas. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Libraries.

Parlin Children’s

  Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, December 11, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required.

Storytime with Vera: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, December 12, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six.

Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, December 12, at 3 p.m. Let’s make a Big Eyed Christmas Magnet. All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk.

Storytime and Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 13, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six.

Mad Science Presents: Café Grossé: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Be a chef grossé! Create awful play food for Café Grossé wait staff to serve to those who dare to dine. Our signature dish: Spaghetti and Eyeballs Grossé. You can be a server, host or customer; no restaurant experience required! Edible food snacks available at the end of the program. Registration is required, so sign up today!

Saturday Cinema Special! Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, December 16, at 12 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Home Alone” with your friends and family.

Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, December 16, at 12 p.m. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Shute Adult and Teens

Christmas Carol by Delvena Theatre: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. The Delvena Theatre Company will present a dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Watch in fascination as Marley comes back from the dead to help Scrooge amend his miserly ways here on earth and transform himself into a pleasant, giving old gentleman. With the help of three ghosts – the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Future – the audience will be mesmerized as old Scrooge takes a long look at his life and reevaluates its path. Open to all ages and no registration required.

Shute Children’s

  Storytime with Vera: Shute Children’s Room, Thursday, December 14, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Shute Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six.