BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — MetroWest — Needham X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a1c9ed332637de11@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261112T160000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z SUMMARY:Fine Motor Skills DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nChildren's R oom\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02 494\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on playgroup for children and caregivers ag es 2.6 - 5.\n\nExplore activities designed to build fine motor skills thro ugh play. Enjoy opportunities to cut\, pinch\, stack\, scoop and create wh ite strengthening muscles used for everyday activities. Caregivers will le arn simple and fun activities to use at home.\nRegister online between 10/ 22/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/f ine-motor-skills-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f65c24c4f5d75dab@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261114T180000Z DTEND:20261114T190000Z SUMMARY:Inclusive Art Workshop with iCanFly DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 1:00—2:15 PM\nChildren's Room\n Needham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\n Join us for an art class specially designed for children with special need s\, led by the talented Yvonne Zhou and iCanFly organization. Yvonne Zhou will bring creativity\, patience\, and expertise to create a welcoming and engaging environment where children can explore their artistic abilities. Materials will be provided\, and parents or caregivers are welcome to joi n. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your imagination! For ch ildren in Kindergarten through Grade 12.\nRegister online between 10/31/20 26 9:00 AM and 11/14/2026 9:00 PM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/i nclusive-art-workshop-with-icanfly-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23b8fb3f34d8c7fe@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261117T143000Z DTEND:20261117T160000Z SUMMARY:Needham Garden Club hosts ‘Floral Celebrations’’ DESCRIPTION:The Needham Garden Club invites you to explore techniques to en hance your holiday celebrations with floral arrangements at their November meeting on Tuesday the 17th at 9:30 am in the Community Room at the Needh am Public Library. Beth Paisner will demonstrate how to brighten up the fa ll and holiday seasons using various branches and colorful florals. ​Bet h was a self-taught designer when she had the good fortune of joining the MFA Associates program in 2010 where she was introduced to formal floral d esign principles and the people who inspired her to go beyond them. She ha s participated in AIB\, the Boston Flower Show and events of all sizes. Pl aying with flowers is one of her favorite things to do and she is always h appy to find reasons to indulge. LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Nee dham\, MA\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-public-library-commun ity-room/needham-garden-club-hosts-floral-celebrations-2026-11-17?utm_sour ce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ebcdeb51da921f9b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T200000Z DTEND:20261117T210000Z SUMMARY:Foil Embossing will Hilary Chandler- Limit of 10 Registrations DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 3:00—5:00 PM\nLibrary Community Room\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 0 2494\nFoil Embossing will Hilary Chandler- Limit of 10 Registrations \nLe arn how to create stunning embossed designs using gold foil and simple met al tooling techniques. Each participant can choose to make at least 3 fest ive ornaments or gift tags both perfect for gift-giving or adding a handma de touch to your home décor! This class is designed for all skill levels\ , so whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a fun way to unwind\, you’ll leave with beautiful\, one-of-a-kind creations. Mater ials are included.\nLimit of 10–Must be 18 years of age or older to regi ster.\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Libr ary.\nRegister online between 11/2/2026 9:00 AM and 11/16/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/f oil-embossing-will-hilary-chandler-limit-of-10-registrations-2026-11-17?ut m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4e69fe876913cd76@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T223000Z DTEND:20261117T233000Z SUMMARY:SOFA Retirement Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 5:30—8:45 PM\nCommunity Room\nNe edham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nSO FA Retirement Planning Workshop \nSponsored by the Society for Financial Awareness - Not a Library Event. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/s ofa-retirement-planning-workshop-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11d1d7b1d8e1a22d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T020000Z SUMMARY:Needham Public Free Library and Friends of the Needham Public Libra ry Present Nathaniel Philbrick's "The Rush" DESCRIPTION:The Needham Free Public Library and the Friends of the Needham Public Library are delighted to present a special free Meet the Author eve nt featuring acclaimed historian and bestselling author Nathaniel Philbric k\, who will appear in conversation with Randall MacLowry\, an award-winni ng filmmaker whose work includes “The Gold Rush” for GBH PBS’s Ameri can Experience\, about his new bestselling book. he Rush: California Gold\ , the Civil War\, and the Making of the Modern World. In The Rush\, Nation al Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick reveals how the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill ignited the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. histo ry\, creating a volatile\, allworld society that reshaped California and t he nation. Philbrick shows how the scramble for wealth\, power\, and belon ging in the Gold Rush era hardened into political conflict\, tipping the b alance toward civil war and forging the contradictions of the modern Unite d States. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is req uired due to anticipated demand and to ensure adequate seating.\nWellesley Books will be on hand selling copies of The Rush and other selected Philb rick titles\, giving attendees the opportunity to purchase books before me eting the author. Philbrick will sign books following the conversation and audience Q&A. LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, Uni ted States\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-town-hall/needham-pub lic-free-library-and-friends-of-the-needham-public-library-present-na-2026 -11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5b9619b6981b9a38@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261118T230000Z DTEND:20261119T000000Z SUMMARY:Teen Room Yarn Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nNeedh am Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nWelco me to the brand new Teen Room Yarn Club!\nWe'll be meeting 1 Wednesday eve ning a month - sometimes the 2nd Wednesday\, sometimes the 3rd\, it'll dep end on the month (never hurts to switch things up sometimes)\nThis is a dr op-in stitching group for those in Grades 7 - 12\nBring a project or come learn how to knit\, crochet\, loom knit\, or just have fun and be creative with yarn.\nRegistration isn't required\, though helpful to get an idea o f who may need help and who is less of a beginner.\nAll materials needed w ill be provided\, but you are always welcome to bring your own projects an d supplies too\nAny questions may be directed toward our Young Adult Libra rian\, Erin at neeya@minlib.net or come find her in person at the Referenc e Desk or in the Teen Room!\nRegister online between 8/1/2026 10:00 AM and 11/18/2026 6:15 PM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/t een-room-yarn-club-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:940dc91966835e77@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261119T160000Z DTEND:20261119T170000Z SUMMARY:Fine Motor Skills DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nChildren's R oom\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02 494\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on playgroup for children and caregivers ag es 2.6 - 5.\n\nExplore activities designed to build fine motor skills thro ugh play. Enjoy opportunities to cut\, pinch\, stack\, scoop and create wh ite strengthening muscles used for everyday activities. Caregivers will le arn simple and fun activities to use at home.\nRegister online between 10/ 22/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/f ine-motor-skills-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81a9846b86c43af4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261119T223000Z DTEND:20261119T233000Z SUMMARY:SOFA Retirement Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 5:30—8:45 PM\nCommunity Room\nN eedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nS OFA Retirement Planning Workshop \nSponsored by the Society for Financial Awareness - Not a Library Event. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/s ofa-retirement-planning-workshop-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ae69a67b956f2b7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261120T150000Z DTEND:20261120T160000Z SUMMARY:Music at the Blissful DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nLibrary Community Room\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nJoin 2026 Boston Parent Family Favorite Evan Haller for a music cla ss designed to promote physical\, social\, and language development and sp atial awareness. For ages 0 to 3.\nhttps://www.musicattheblissful.com/ LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/m usic-at-the-blissful-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df65d8d2d7dd18e1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261121T193000Z DTEND:20261121T203000Z SUMMARY:Drop-In Doodle Club for Teens Grades 7-12! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 2:30—3:30 PM\nTeen Room\nNeedha m Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nHey th ere friends and happy fall!\nInterested in Drawing? Doodle during class a lot? Sketching neat designs that no one ever seems to appreciate? Join fel low doodlers and color-istas in a self-led doodle club 1x a month on a Sat urday afternoon* in the Teen Room's Craft Area (second floor - beautiful n ew room just for Teens!) Fall\, Autumnal and other different coloring shee ts will be provided this month along with some sketch books to get that cr eativity flowing!\n\nThose in grades 7-12 are welcome to join on the 2nd f loor of the library for some coloring time.  The "meetings" go from 2:30 - 3:30 this month\, but feel free to gather before or hang around after if you feel so inclined (the library is open until 5 pm on Saturdays!). We j ust ask that you be respectful of the space and your peers and to PLEASE c lean up after yourselves so we can continue to use the space and the suppl ies as intended.  If rules aren't being followed\, we may need to pause m eetings (and we don't want to have to do that).\nAny questions or comments \, please feel free to reach out to Erin Bassett\, Young Adult Librarian - stop on by the Reference Desk\, in the Teen Room\, or send her an email a t neeya(@)minlib.net\n\n(*Keep an eye out on the calendar as different mon ths may have different Saturday meetings due to Holidays/early closures an d other conflicts) LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/d rop-in-doodle-club-for-teens-grades-7-12-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d81453678c0e2e7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261124T045900Z DTEND:20261124T055900Z SUMMARY:Teen Take and Make Craft Pick-Up : Sewing Project\, Adorable DIY Mo nsters (For Grades 7-12) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PM\nTeen Room\nNee dham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nOur Young Adult Librarian\, Erin\, has another take home craft for teens!  R egister for this program to bring home a bag for yourself to be completed on your own time :)\nAre you somewhere in grades 7 - 12?  Like to be crea tive?  Looking for something different and maybe out of the box?  Regist er for this easy (as easy as you make it) sewing craft kit!  Everything i s included that you might need (minus the scissors) to create a fabric mon ster of your own.\nRegistration is limited to the first 15 people at the m oment\, each participant will need to sign up individually for a kit. Regi stration will close when the event is full (or at the end of the day on No vember 25th).  Each kit will have slightly different contents/fabrics inc luded.  Materials needed to decorate and make will be provided in the kit s.\nHappy Crafting!\nAny questions?  Feel free to email Erin at neeya@min lib.net\n**REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY\, November 25TH AT 2 PM**\nRegist er online between 11/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/25/2026 2:15 PM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/t een-take-and-make-craft-pick-up-sewing-project-adorable-diy-monsters-for-g rades-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46f0cdc3994379dd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261130T233000Z DTEND:20261201T020000Z SUMMARY:Hair Braiding Tutorial Special Event DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Two Workshops: Hair Braiding Tutorial or a Hair-Sty ling Workshop with Needham Community Education. Imagine how fun it would b e to learn how to braid your own hair! This small-group class is perfect f or beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of hair braiding. In the i nspiring Dellaria Salon\, you will learn a variety of simple braids (i.e.\ , French\, Dutch\, Fishtail\, etc.) with easy\, step-by-step instructions from a professional Hair Stylist. No experience needed — just an interes t to learn and a willingness to have fun! Participants will leave with com plimentary professional styling product. LOCATION:Dellaria Salon\, 328 Chestnut Street\, Needham\, MA\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/dellaria-salon/hair-braiding- tutorial-special-event-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3de4c274cb0ed67e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z DTSTART:20261201T180000Z DTEND:20261201T190000Z SUMMARY:Stockings for Seniors DESCRIPTION:Good afternoon\,\n\nFollowing the incredible success of our 202 5 Stockings for Seniors event\, we are excited to continue this tradition in 2026!\n\nThis year\, we are proud to support the Needham Community Coun cil and local seniors in our community.\n\nWe are reaching out to our valu ed professional partners to ask if you would consider donating $200 in gro cery store gift cards to help seniors purchase groceries and everyday esse ntials during the holiday season.\n\nYour support will make a direct diffe rence to seniors in our community. We are incredibly grateful for your par tnership and for helping us make this year’s Stockings for Seniors event even more successful.\n\nIf you can participate\, please let us know\, an d we will be happy to coordinate the gift card donation with you.\n\nThank you for helping us spread some holiday cheer and support local seniors!\n \nWarmly\,\n\nNancy LOCATION:Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/events/stockings-for-seniors- 2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:922ceb96bcd3f600@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261203T160000Z DTEND:20261203T170000Z SUMMARY:Fine Motor Skills DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nChildren's Ro om\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 024 94\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on playgroup for children and caregivers age s 2.6 - 5.\n\nExplore activities designed to build fine motor skills throu gh play. Enjoy opportunities to cut\, pinch\, stack\, scoop and create whi te strengthening muscles used for everyday activities. Caregivers will lea rn simple and fun activities to use at home.\nRegister online between 10/2 2/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/f ine-motor-skills-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR