Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events

Parlin Adult and Teens

Gaming Club: Parlin Meeting Room, Mondays and Wednesdays in August from 2-3 p.m. Join us for board games on Mondays and multiplayer video games on Wednesdays! For ages 12 and up.

Classics & Crafts Movie Night: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, August 5, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a casual movie viewing where conversation is allowed and crafting is encouraged! We’ll be watching “Little Women” (2019), and viewers are recommended to be 14 years of age or older.

Silent Reads Society: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, August 9, from 12-2 p.m. Join Silent Reads Society, a unique book club where we enjoy quiet reading. All are welcome!

Resume Writing: Parlin Information Desk. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only; to register, send an email to pa********@******et.org or call 617-394-2300.

Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics at the library! By appointment only; to register, send an email to pa********@******et.org or call 617-394-2300.

Parlin Children’s

Mystery Craft Monday: Stop by the Parlin Children’s Room every Monday for a Grab and Go mystery craft — a self-directed arts & crafts program for children ages three to seven.

Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, August 4, 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 is required.

Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 6, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six.

Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 6, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14.

Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room; join us on Thursday and Fridays at 11 a.m. for our enchanting Story Time!

Rainbow Dance Party with Elijah T. Grasshopper: Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, August 7, at 2 p.m. Children ages two to eight will have a hopping good time dancing and moving to the beat with special guest Elijah T. Grasshopper.

Friday Family Movies: Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, August 8, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Raya and the Last Dragon” with your friends and family.

Origami Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, August 9, at 12 p.m. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided.

Mixed-Media Crafts: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, August 9, at 11 a.m. Enjoy learning and develop your imagination! Recommended for ages five to 12. Registration is required, sign up online. This program is funded by the Everett Cultural Council.

Shute Adult and Teens

Golden Minds: Play, Create, Connect: Shute Meeting Room, Monday, August 4, at 10 a.m. Join us for our monthly senior social at the Shute Library! No registration required. This event is open to ages 55-109! Games are generously supplied by the Council on Aging.

Sketch Studio: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, August 5, at 4:30 p.m. Come hang with us at our Sketch Studio hour — a weekly drop-in art session!

Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session; Fridays by appointment only.

Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Tech newbie? No problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your first email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only on Fridays; please call the Shute Library to register for an appointment.

Shute Children’s

  Story to Screen: Book & Movie Club: Shute Meeting Room, Mondays at 2:30 p.m. It’s time for films and fun! Munch on popcorn and watch “How to Train Your Dragon,” based on Cressida Cowell’s bestseller. Recommended for children age eight and up.

Miss Val’s Storytime Pals: Shute Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun!

Book Talk: Summer Reading Edition: Shute Meeting Room, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Have you been keeping up with your summer reading? Drop in to share your opinions, get recommendations and find out what everyone else has been reading (and doing) during summer break!

Tune In: Music Class at the Library! Shute Meeting Room, Wednesday, August 6, from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and interactive music class where you’ll learn to read music and sing! This program is recommended for ages 10-14. Materials for this program have been generously provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries.

Master Builders: Lego Free-play: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; free-play session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create?