Event registration: northbridgemass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar

Museum passes: northbridgemass.assabetinteractive.com/museum-passes

Catalog: whitnsvlle.cwmars.org

Website: northbridgemass.org/WSL

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10 AM-8 PM

Friday 10 AM-5 PM

Saturday 10 AM-2 PM

Closed 12/24 and 12/25

Closing at 3 PM 12/31

The Friends of Whitinsville Social Library are seeking book donations on the following dates: Thursday 12/12 from 5-7 and Saturday 12/14 from 10-12. Come to the library’s back entrance to donate items to the Friends during the designated times. Do not donate materials that are damaged or outdated including cassettes, magazines and encyclopedias. Items are resold at the Friends of WSL’s biannual book sales to raise funds for the library. Do not dump items at the library outside these hours. Contact [email protected] for any questions.

Local History Help

Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m.

Drop-in between 2-3 on Wednesdays to get in-person assistance with your local history research from Northbridge Historical Society member Carol Brouwer. 

Music & Movement with Miss Deb

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Join Miss Deb for singing, dancing, games, stories, and lots of fun. Ages 1-5. Registration required.

Storytime with Miss Isabel

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Register for storytime with Miss Isabel to read books, sing songs, and do some coloring or a craft. Ages 1-5.

Knits & Knots

Wednesday Dec 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Calling all fiber artists! Bring whatever craft project you’re working on and join us at the library on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for crafting and conversation. Light refreshments provided. Register.

Get Help with Jenna Gouin

Thursday Dec. 12 from 10 a.m..-12 p.m. and Monday Dec. 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Patrons are invited to sign up for a 30 minute session with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL from Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. She can help you with: application assistance including MassHealth, SNAP, WIC, Fuel Assistance, Medicare, Social Security, Veteran’s benefits; referrals to community organizations, mental health, and substance abuse providers; assistance obtaining financial resources to address past due rents and utilities; and guidance on solving some of life’s challenging situations. Register.

Teen Creative Writing Club

Monday, Dec 16 from 4-5 p.m.

This is the perfect program for teens (grades 7-12) who are seeking a place to write and share ideas. We will discuss different genres of writing, complete writing prompts, and use time at the end to journal and/or work on our own writing pieces. Please bring your own notebook! Registration required.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday Dec 17 from 6:30-7 p.m.

Grab your coziest PJs and favorite small stuffed animal and join Miss Isabel for Pajama Storytime! Every other Tuesday we’ll read bedtime stories and sing songs. Ages 1-6. Registration required.

Craft Hour for Children, Tweens, and Teens

Saturday Dec 7 from 12-1 p.m.

On the first Saturday of every month, drop in to enjoy a craft hour in the Tween & Teen room. This Saturday we’ll be decorating paper snowflakes that you can choose to take home or display in the children’s room on the winter tree wall.

The Whodunnits

Tuesday Dec.10  at 11 a.m.

Discuss “Dead and Gondola” by Ann Claire. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk or via Libby. Refreshments provided. This book club for readers of mystery and suspense meets the second Tuesday of each month. Registration required.

Winter Craft Night for Children and Teens

Tuesday Dec. 10 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Drop in to the Tween & Teen Room to decorate paper snowflakes and winter hats with various crafting supplies. Snowflake projects will be hung up after the event in the children’s room for all to admire this winter. 

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

Thursday Dec. 12  at 6 p.m.

Learn how to upgrade your gingerbread house decorating skills just in time for the holiday season with instructor Mandy Roberge. This program is for adults. Registration required.

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring your great condition puzzles and board games to the library. Either swap for another, or just grab what you like! No pressure and you can get some free holiday shopping done.

Chapter Chats YA Book Club

Tuesday Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.

Join Miss Isabel to discuss the December young adult book club pick, “Blame it on the Mistletoe” by Beth Garrod. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-17. Registration required. Copies of the book will be available at the children’s and teens monthly book club display. *Please note: Chapter Chats Book Club meetings are usually held on the last Wednesday of the month, but this month is changed due to the holidays.

Tween & Teen Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, December 18 from 4-4:45 p.m. we are discussing December’s Book Club pick, “The Night Librarian” by Christopher Lincoln. Along with discussion, we will also complete an activity related to the book. Snacks will be provided. Ages 10-17. Registration required. This book will be available about a month prior to the book club meeting and can be found at the children’s and teens monthly book club display. Please read the book before attending the meeting.

Memoir Book Club

Wednesday Dec. 18  at 6 p.m.

Join us in a discussion of “Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman’s Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim” by Sabeeha Rehman. Books are available for pick up at the library. Ebooks are available via Overdrive/Libby. Refreshments related to the book will be provided. Please register.

Gift Wrap Party

Friday Dec. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Need to wrap holiday gifts away from the prying eyes of your family and friends? Stop by the library with the unwrapped gifts to use our gift wrapping supplies. Hot chocolate and festive cheer is also provided. While supplies last!

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Tuesday Dec. 31 from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Help us countdown to noon and celebrate the New Year at our Noon Years Eve Party! We will have a music and dance party, make NYE crowns, and complete our 2025 Wishing Wall. For ages 1-12. Please register. 

Fiction Book of the Month

Monday Jan 6 at 6 p.m.

Read “Gingerbread” by Helen Oyeyemi. Books are available for pick up at the library. Ebooks are available via Overdrive/Libby. Meetings take place at the library on the first Monday of each month. Refreshments provided. Registration required.

The Meet Cutes

Tuesday Jan. 7  at 4 p.m.

Discuss “You, With A View” by Jessica Joyce. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk or via Libby after the December meeting. Refreshments provided. This book club for readers of romance meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.. Registration required.