Gladys E. Kelly Public Library

Join us next Saturday in welcoming Rainforest Reptile Shows for an animal extravaganza! See and learn about animals up close. No registration required.

This event is also the kick off of Summer Reading! Sign up for our Reading Dragons Program after the show!

This Wednesday! We are celebrating children, ages 3 - 6, who are “Movin’ On Up” to preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade in Fall 2026. Families will enjoy songs, movement and laughs with Tom Knight and his puppet pals. Every registered child will receive a book to take home. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required. Email [email protected] to sign up, or scan the QR code.
Wednesday, June 24
10:00 - 11:00 AM

Celebrate New England maritime traditions and folklore in this lively event! This upcoming Thursday, join in for traditional interactive fun, celebrating the magic and power of the sea.
Funded, in part, by a grant from the Webster Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the MA Cultural Council. No registration required.

Tonight at the library: Threaded Together the short film about the linen mills and Webster, a board meeting, and Mini Book Shelves!

Summer is HERE at Gladys Kelly Library! This means Summer Reading, Rainforest Reptile Shows, free lunch for kids with Summer Eats, Martial arts with Mass Capoeira Culture Center, and more!

Celebrate beloved American classics with an engaging sing-along. This one-hour program features patriotic favorites such as “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America,” and “Yankee Doodle,” with solo violin accompaniment and brief stories about the music’s history. This program is ideal for audiences of all ages seeking a lively and interactive musical experience.

Abby Epplett is a professional violinist with nearly twenty-five years of playing experience.

Gladys Kelly Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Join us for hands-on experiments, creative crafts, edible creations, and more at Curiosity Lab! Each week kids ages 7-12 will explore something new through science, art, food, and fun. Register on our website or give us a call!

Me and My Mini is back this summer! Join this 45 minute creative movement group perfect for for ages 0 through 2.5 with a grown-up on June 24, July 15, and July 29. This group is focused on adult and baby spending quality time together, fostering attachment, and baby interacting with others their age. Get groovy to upbeat music with fun props, instruments, and a story.