On Wednesdays from January 25-February 15 from 10-11am, create unique crafts drawn from Jewish themed books. Decorate candlesticks, make a mezuzah, and more! Enjoy stories read aloud and hands-on fun. Held at the Arlington Center for the Arts (41 Foster Street) in Arlington.

The New Bedford Historical Society invites you tot eh Twelfth Annual Frederick Douglas Community Read-A-Thon of 'The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Written by Himself (1845)'.

Make the most of your library experience at the Watertown Free Public Library! The second Wednesday of the month a Children’s Librarian is available to help you maximize your library experience.

Children (ages 4+) hear an entertaining story, then explore related science-themed activities inspired by the popular PBS Kids Go! series FETCH! with Ruff-Ruffman. Led by a staff member from The Discovery Museums in Acton.

An annual Science Fiction convention with a focus on the literature and art of the genre. Guests this year include Hugo-winning author John Scalzi, artist Daniel Dos Santos, author Jerry Pournelle, editor and publisher Toni Weisskopf, web security expert Bruce Schneier, and the band Tricky Pixie.

Read to a certified therapy dog! Independent readers can come and read to a certified therapy dog at the Watertown Free Public Library. This program creates a supportive environment for early and struggling readers to practice their skills.

On Sunday, February 26 from 10-11:30am, bring your children and your PJ Library books for story time and a chance to trade books your children have loved and outgrown. This is a terrific way to give and receive new books. Make and decorate your PJ bookmark. Held at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton.

Enjoy readings by almost 50 authors and poets, including popular novelists and crime fiction writers, children's authors and activities to be enjoyed by all ages.

Read to a therapy dog! Independent readers can come and read to a certified therapy dog at the Watertown Free Public Library. This program creates a supportive environment for early and struggling readers to practice their skills.