Adult Programs NEWS - OCTOBER 2025

Upcoming Events:

To register for an event, click on the Library Event Calendar & Registration link at the top of the library’s homepage (www.taftpubliclibrary.org). 

Adult Handcrafting Group

Let’s get crafty! Join the Adult Handcrafting Group on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. downstairs in the library and get your craft on! Bring your own craft project, whatever it might be, to work on while you visit.  Intended for adults. No registration is required. Crafts are NOT supplied. 

Adult Book Club

The Adult Book Club is led by Library Assistants Kris Heumann and Brenda Whitner.  

Upcoming book club discussions are as follows:

Monday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth.

Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue.

Copies of Adult Book Club books can be picked up at the downstairs desk. For additional information on upcoming book clubs contact the library at 508-473-3259.  

German Conversation Club

Are you looking for a place to practice what German you remember or to improve your German vocabulary? Conversations in German is no pressure, just fun! Lead by Library Assistant (and Mendon resident) Monika Schmid, the group typically meets the last Monday of each month. The group will meet next on Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. To register, visit our website.

Awards Book Club

Hosted by Taft Library Assistant Jane Blackwood, the Awards Book Club meets on a quarterly basis to discuss fiction award winners of the year. Jane selects from the books that took home the coveted Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Booker Prize and more! Stop at the downstairs circulation desk to pick up the latest Awards book for discussion.

The current book in the Awards Book Club discussion series is Hernan Diaz’s Trust, recipient of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in fiction. The discussion date for Trust is Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Copies of the book can be picked up at the downstairs circulation desk.

Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club

Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club is back with a whole new slate of books to discuss for 2025-26! Led by Library Director Andrew Jenrich, the club will tackle the following titles this year:

Over the Edge of the World: Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurence Bergreen. Discussion on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. downstairs in the library.

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong. (Discussion date for this book and the ones listed below TBD)

There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone.

Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization by Ed Conway.

A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko.

The Footnotes Nonfiction Book Club typically meets on a quarterly basis. Those interested can pick up a copy of the next book at the downstairs circulation desk.

Friends of the Taft Public Library Meeting

The Friends of the Library meetings are typically held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. downstairs in the Art Holmes Community Room, unless it falls on a holiday or during a school vacation. All are welcome (and encouraged) to attend! If you plan on attending, it’s always a good idea to call the library at 508-473-3259 or email the Friends at [email protected] to confirm the date and time of the meeting. The group will do its best to post any meeting changes on the Taft Library web site. Meeting is Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

Coming in November!

Sheryl Faye Presents Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Actress Sheryl Faye will visit the Taft Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. to portray former justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg served on the highest court in the land from 1993 until her death in September 2020. Those who saw Faye’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth the II at Taft in March know this is a performance not be missed. Visit www.taftpubliclibrary.org to register.

Medium Ellen Henry Returns

Medium Ellen Henry will return to Taft for Connections with Spirit: Messages of Hope and Healing on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Come share in the experience as Ellen delivers messages from your loved ones in the spirit world. If you happen to have a small item from your loved one, Ellen may offer to connect with your loved one using that item. She also offers soul guidance to anyone with a question they wish to ask in front of the group. Please note: Attendance at a demonstration does not guarantee that you will receive a reading. To register visit www.taftpubliclibrary.org. 

Children & Teen Programs - OCTOBER 2025

Registration is required for all programs. Please log onto our website: www.taftpubliclibrary.org and find the events page to register along with more information for the programs. 

Children’s News

Itty Bitty Story Time 

Itty Bitty Storytime is designed for our youngest patrons birth to 3 years old. Join us for a lot of fun on Tuesdays and select Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. 

Story & Craft Time 

Join us for Story and Craft Time! Perfect for the preschool-aged child! All sessions take place on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Alphabet Storytime 

It’s all about the alphabet! Each week we will focus on a different letter. We will read a couple of books, sing songs, and learn about the letter of the week! Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Please note there is no Alphabet Storytime the last Wednesday of the month. 

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins & Coffee and Conversations at the Taft

Weds: 10/29, 11/19 & 12/17

Join Deb Hudgins at 9:15 a.m. for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infants & preschool).  

Coffee & Conversations is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. 

Join us for an informal playtime where families will be able to build social connections and learn about early childhood development and family-friendly resources. The library will supply Muffin House Muffins!

Lego Club

Back by popular demand! During this one-hour building session we will be led by the "Lego Lady" Kim Steadman! No need to bring any Legos.  This program is great for all ages....as long as they don't eat the Legos. Tuesday: 10/14 & 12/19 at 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Kidding Around Yoga 

We will learn yoga poses, dance, sing, and meditate. This class is all about fun. All abilities are welcome! Mats are available, or feel free to bring your own. Wednesday 11/12 & 12/10 at 9:30 a.m. 

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins 

Join Deb Hudgins for a 30-minute music and movement theme-based program which features singing and guitar music for young children (infants & preschool). Join us on Tuesdays 10/28, 11/25 & 12/23. The program starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Tutors with Tails

Meet Sprite! Sprite is a therapy dog who loves children and love books. Sprite & her owner Janet will visit the Taft on the last Tuesday of each month. Register today for the opportunity to read to Sprite! Spots are limited.

The Poop Museum

The Poop Museum is back on Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Join us for Part 2 of No. 2 and even more poo! Come and learn about all things poo-related. 

Book Clubs

6-9 Book Club: We will be reading: Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. The book club discussion will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. 

8-12 Book Club: We will be reading: The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown. The book club discussion will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.  

Teen Events 

Teen Book Club

Join us for the return of our Teen Book Club! We will be reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Pizza & refreshments will be served.  Registration is required. Please visit www.taftpubliclibrary.org to register. 

Copies of the book are available for pickup at our downstairs circulation desk. is required. Please visit www.taftpubliclibrary.org to register. Copies of the book are available for pickup at our downstairs circulation desk.