~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~

April 17–22, 2023

Parlin Adult and Teens

  Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room; Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Come chitchat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109!

  Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room; Wednesday, April 19, from 3-5 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess at our club meetings every other Wednesday. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 617-394-2300 with any questions. No registration required.

  Blackout Poetry: Parlin Meeting Room; Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. April is National Poetry Month, so let’s celebrate! Find hidden poems within the pages of a book and surround them with art. Get creative! Get Artistic! Get Poetic! No registration required. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

  Mass Bike: Rules of the Road: Saturday, April 22, at 12:00 p.m. in the Parlin Meeting Room; for children, teens and adults. Galen Mook of the MassBike coalition presents a workshop on city biking: the rules of the road, what you should carry for bike emergencies and basic do-it-yourself maintenance. If you’re getting ready for summer biking, trying to improve your health, find an alternate commute or help the environment, this is for you! No registration required.

Parlin Children’s

  Youth Robotics & Coding Workshop (Session Two): Parlin Meeting Room; Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 and 19, from 11-12:30 p.m. We’ll be making robotic kits from Legos: LEGO Education WeDo Software and Activity Pack. Children will build robots with Legos and get an excellent introduction to computer coding to make the robots move and make sounds. Appropriate for children aged seven to 10; registration is required for a session, and it includes two days of activities; limit of six participants per session; patrons may register online. This program is funded by the Everett Cultural Council.

  Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room; Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. Let’s make a Silly Fiesta Food 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.

  Crafts Free For All! Parlin Children’s Room; Wednesday through Friday, April 19-21, at 2 p.m. We will be making a variety of crafts for kids on a break from school! 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.

  Youth Robotics & Coding Workshop (Session Three): Parlin Meeting Room; Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21, from 11-12:30 p.m. We’ll be making robotic kits from Legos: LEGO Education WeDo Software and Activity Pack. Children will build robots with Legos and get an excellent introduction to computer coding to make the robots move and make sounds. Appropriate for children aged seven to 10. Registration is required for a session, and it includes two days of activities; limit of six participants per session; patrons may register online. This program is funded by the Everett Cultural Council.

  Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room; Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Zootopia” with your friends and family.

Shute Adult and Teens

  Spring Paint Night: Shute Meeting Room; Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Spring into the warm season and add a new decorative piece of decor to your home. Don’t know how to paint? Don’t worry! This paint night is a step-by-step demonstration where you will get to go home with your very own masterpiece! Spots are limited and registration is required; recommended ages are from 11 to 109; to register please go on our online calendar at bit.ly/EVECal.