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Needham Free Public Library This is the official page for the Needham Free Public Library. Follow us for updates! The library is a vibrant, essential part of the Needham community.

It provides services to people of all ages. Whether one is seeking materials to read, watch, or listen; trying to find an interesting program to attend; searching for a computer or wireless connection to use; pursuing information; or just looking for a comfortable reading chair or a place to meet interesting people, the Needham Free Public Library has it all.

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
10/06/2026

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Join our team! The Needham Free Public Library is seeking to fill a part-time Library Circulation Assistant position. F...
10/01/2026

Join our team! The Needham Free Public Library is seeking to fill a part-time Library Circulation Assistant position. For full details and application instructions, please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/needhamma

Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick with ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘…๐‘ข๐‘ โ„ŽTuesday, Nov 17 at 7 pmPowers Hall-Needham Town HallRegister for free ...
09/18/2026

Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick with ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘…๐‘ข๐‘ โ„Ž
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7 pm
Powers Hall-Needham Town Hall
Register for free at needhamlibrary.org/events

The Needham Free Public Library and Friends of the Needham Public Library invite you to a special Meet the Author event with award-winning and bestselling historian Nathaniel Philbrick, who will discuss and read from his new book, The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World, who will be in conversation with Randall MacLowry, award-winning documentary director of The Gold Rush, whose work has appeared on PBS's American Experience.

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Friday, September 18 for Staff Development Day. Even when our doors a...
09/18/2026

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed on Friday, September 18 for Staff Development Day. Even when our doors are closed, our digital library is always open! Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, streaming media, and online databases 24/7 by visiting our website at needhamlibrary.org

Moon Festival: Interactive Storytime & Cultural WorkshopMonday, September 2110:00โ€”11:30 AMCelebrate the Moon Festival wi...
09/17/2026

Moon Festival: Interactive Storytime & Cultural Workshop
Monday, September 21
10:00โ€”11:30 AM

Celebrate the Moon Festival with author Windy Pham in this fun, hands-on cultural experience for children and families!

Children will:
Enjoy an interactive storytime and learn about the Moon Festival
Make and decorate their own lantern
Decorate a lion dance puppet
Create a playdough mooncake and sample a traditional mooncake

Perfect for children ages 3 - 8 and their families, this engaging workshop introduces the traditions of the Moon Festival through stories, art, and creative play while celebrating Asian culture and community.

Registration required.

Just a heads up about this week's happenings: The library will be closed Friday, on September 18th, for a Staff Developm...
09/14/2026

Just a heads up about this week's happenings: The library will be closed Friday, on September 18th, for a Staff Development Day. We will reopen on Saturday, September 19th, at 9 am for our regular hours.

Visit the Database page of our website 24/7 to read newspaper articles, download or stream ebooks, movies, audiobooks, music, and more at needhamlibrary.org/services/research/online-resources/

The Library's food drive for the Needham Community Council's Food Pantry collected over 300 pounds of donations. Thank y...
09/14/2026

The Library's food drive for the Needham Community Council's Food Pantry collected over 300 pounds of donations. Thank you for helping your neighbors!

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09/11/2026

โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™Never Forget

Inclusive Art Workshop with iCanFlySaturday, September 121:00โ€”2:15 PMJoin us for an art class specially designed for chi...
09/10/2026

Inclusive Art Workshop with iCanFly
Saturday, September 12
1:00โ€”2:15 PM

Join us for an art class specially designed for children with special needs, 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 join. No prior art experience is neededโ€”just bring your imagination! For children in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Registration required.

Address

1139 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, MA
02494

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17814557559

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