Upcoming SOLA Events

2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library!

Are you ready for Summer Reading? SOLA is once again a proud sponsor of the Stoughton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, running from June 2 to August 15. This year’s Summer Reading Program challenges you to Level Up At Your Library!

Children’s Summer Reading Program

Children participating should be entering sixth grade or below. The minutes a child reads will be entered into Beanstack, an online reading log accessible from the library website, which will allow participants to read and complete challenges to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Pre-schoolers may have books read to them. If older siblings read to younger family members, the minutes read may be counted by both of them. Books which are read for school can be counted both for the school and the public library summer reading program. For students in the Stoughton schools who participate via Beanstack, we will share their name and grade with the School system to let them know they participated in the Summer Reading Program.

Many programs require registration - as noted in their description. You can register through LibCal, our online calendar accessible on our website, or by calling the library at 781-344-2711. Registration will begin for all children's programs on June 2nd, 2025 at 9 am. All of our programs are at the Stoughton Public Library - except Arts in the Park which are presented at the South School located at 171 Ash St in Stoughton, and our kickoff and storytimes at Halloran Park, located on Pierce St in Stoughton.

Special Programs

- Kickoff - Mini Golf and Video Games at the Library for All Ages: Wednesday, June 25, 3-6 pm. Registration required. Please register for all family members attending.

- Robotic: Do Robots Have Feelings? Puppet Show for All Ages: Thursday, June 26, 2 pm.

- Movie Screening - Jumanji: Thursday, July 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a screening of 'Jumanji' with Robin Williams. The movie is based on the classic 'Jumanji' game. No registration is necessary and there will be snacks!

- Super Mario Bath Bombs for Ages 7-12: Thursday, July 10, 2 pm. Registration required.

- Minecraft Movie, Bingo & Craft for Ages 7 & Up: Thursday, July 17, 2 pm. Registration required.

- Pop Up Art School: Pac Man Tic Tac Toe Boards for Ages 7-12: Thursday, July 24 at 2 pm. Registration required.

- Toe Jam Puppet Band for All Ages: Thursday, July 31, 2 pm.

- Family Math Game Event - Shut the Box for Ages Pre-K & Up: Wednesday, August 6 at 2 pm. Registration required.

- One Up Games Open Gaming for Ages 7-12: Thursday, August 7, 2 pm.

- Finale - Zumba and Snow Cones at Halloran Park: Friday, August 8, 10 am

Arts in the Park

Located at the South School, 171 Ash St., Stoughton. For all ages. No registration required. in case of rain or extreme heat, these events will be held at the library; check the library’s social media for updates.

- Violet the Clown: Monday, June 30, 10 am

- Animal World Experience: Monday, July 7, 10 am

- Joe Howard Variety Show: Monday, July 14, 10 am

- Ants on a Log in Concert: Monday, July 21, 10 am

- Science Heroes - Adventure of the Missing Colors: Monday, July 28, 10 am

- Stacy Lake in Concert: Monday, August 4, 10 am

Weekly Events

- Stories in Halloran Park for All Ages: Thursdays, 10 am, and Saturdays, 10 am. Weather permitting.

- Kids Yoga with Hitaishi Sullivan for Ages 3-8: Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 10 am. Registration required.

- Reading Buddies for Grades 1-5: Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5, 6 pm. Registration required. Sign up for each session individually.

- Drop In Chess for Ages 5-11: Wednesdays, 5 pm. Volunteer run. Parents must stay with children.

Teen Summer Reading Program

Teen Summer Reading is available to those in grades 6-12. The minutes a teen reads will be entered into Beanstack, an online reading log accessible from the library website, which will allow participants to read and complete challenges to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Books which are read for school can be counted both for the school and the public library summer reading program. For students in the Stoughton schools who participate via Beanstack, we will share their name and grade with the School system to let them know they participated in the Summer Reading Program.

All programs require registration. You can register through LibCal, our online calendar accessible on our website, or by calling the library at 781-344-2711. Unless otherwise noted, registration will begin for all teen programs on June 2nd, 2025 at 9 am. All of our programs are at the Stoughton Public Library unless otherwise noted.

Special Programs

- Kickoff - Mini Golf and Video Games at the Library for All Ages: Wednesday, June 25, 3-6 pm. Registration required. Please register for all family members attending.

- Axolotl Slime Crafternoon: Friday, June 27, 2:30-3:30 pm

- Super Mario Perler Beads: Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 pm

- Movie Screening - Jumanji: Thursday, July 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a screening of 'Jumanji' with Robin Williams. The movie is based on the classic 'Jumanji' game. No registration is necessary and there will be snacks!

- Acrylic Painting Party: Tuesday, July 15, 2:30-4:30 pm

- From Your Small Screen to the Big Screen: Your Game is Now a Movie!: Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8:15 pm. Join Stoughton film historian Frank Mandosa for a look at movies that have been based on games including Jumanji, Clue, Wreck it Ralph, Ready Player One, Free Guy, The Minecraft Movie, Tron, Five Nights at Freddy's. This program will take place both in the library's Community Room and on Zoom. Registration is required.  A Zoom link will be emailed 1 day prior to the program.

- Zentangle: Tuesday, July 22, 2:30-4:30 pm

- Felted Pikachu: Thursday, July 24, 4 pm

- Lego Jewelry Workshop: Wednesday, July 28, 2:30 pm

- Creating Sparks - Crafting Stories with AI Technology: Tuesday, July 29, 3 pm

- Movie Screening - Clue: Thursday, August 14, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a screening of 'Clue' based on the classic whodunit game of the same name. Starring Christopher Lloyd, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull, Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan and Michael McKean as your favorite suspects! No registration is necessary and there will be snacks!

Dungeons & Dragons Events

- Dungeons & Dragons 101: Monday, July 7, 6-7 pm. Learn the basics of D&D in this intro session for teens and adults.

- Dungeon Master Fundamentals: Monday, July 14, 6-7 pm. Get the tools to run great D&D games and tell unforgettable stories.

- D&D Stand Alone Sessions with DM Karl McSweeney. Ages 16 & Up. Thursday, July 24, 5:30-8:30 pm and Thursday, July 31, 5:30-8:30 pm.

- D&D Character Creation Workshop: Monday, July 31, 6-7 pm. Build your own D&D character from scratch - no experience necessary.

- D&D Teen Adventure Night: Monday, July 28, 6-7:30 pm. Play a one-shot D&D game - bring a character or use a premade one. Registration begins July 7.

- DIY D&D Dice: Wednesday, August 13, 2:30 pm

Multi-Date Events

- Anime/Manga: Wednesday, July 16, 2:30-4 pm and Wednesday, August 20, 2:30-4 pm. Join us for Teen Anime/Manga meetup, where we feature different anime, hang out with fellow fans, enjoy snacks, and dive into a fun themed activity.

- Teen Silent Book Club: Tuesday, July 8, 2:30-4:30 pm and Tuesday, August 12, 2:30-4:30 pm. Joint other teens for a cozy, no-pressure hour of silent reading - plus snacks, soft vibes, and optional social time. This is an official chapter of Silent Book Club.

- Teen Pizza & Gaming: Wednesday, July 30, 11 am and Friday, August 15, 11 am. Hang out for pizza, snacks, and video or tabletop gaming.

Adult Summer Reading Program

The Adult Summer Reading is available to all adults. The minutes you read can be entered into Beanstack, an online reading log accessible from the library website, which will allow participants to read and complete challenges to earn raffle tickets for prizes.

Many programs require registration. You can register through LibCal, our online calendar accessible on our website, or by calling the library at 781-344-2711. All of our programs are at the Stoughton Public Library unless otherwise noted.

Special Programs

- Kickoff - Mini Golf and Video Games at the Library for All Ages: Wednesday, June 25, 3-6 pm. Registration required. Please register for all family members attending.

- Movie Screening - Jumanji: Thursday, July 3, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a screening of 'Jumanji' with Robin Williams. The movie is based on the classic 'Jumanji' game. No registration is necessary and there will be snacks!

- Board Games Night for Adults: Thursday, July 10, 5:30-8 pm. Board Game Night for Adults-Compete in a variety of board games, including Monopoly, Scattergories, CATAN, chess, checkers, Risk, and much more. Adults only. Registrations open at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

- From Your Small Screen to the Big Screen: Your Game is Now a Movie!: Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8:15 pm. Join Stoughton film historian Frank Mandosa for a look at movies that have been based on games including Jumanji, Clue, Wreck it Ralph, Ready Player One, Free Guy, The Minecraft Movie, Tron, Five Nights at Freddy's. This program will take place both in the library's Community Room and on Zoom. Registration is required.  A Zoom link will be emailed 1 day prior to the program.

- Movie Screening - Clue: Thursday, August 14, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a screening of 'Clue' based on the classic whodunit game of the same name. Starring Christopher Lloyd, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull, Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan and Michael McKean as your favorite suspects! No registration is necessary and there will be snacks!

Dungeons & Dragons Events

- Dungeons & Dragons 101: Monday, July 7, 6-7 pm. Learn the basics of D&D in this intro session for teens and adults.

- Dungeon Master Fundamentals: Monday, July 14, 6-7 pm. Get the tools to run great D&D games and tell unforgettable stories.

- D&D Stand Alone Sessions with DM Karl McSweeney. Ages 16 & Up. Thursday, July 24, 5:30-8:30 pm and Thursday, July 31, 5:30-8:30 pm.

- D&D Character Creation Workshop: Monday, July 31, 6-7 pm. Build your own D&D character from scratch - no experience necessary.

Past SOLA Events

When you support SOLA you support Stoughton Public Library's programs and events for all ages, like Stoughton Reads Together and the annual Summer Reading Program.

Stoughton Public Library Events

Please see the Stoughton Public Library's Calendar of Events for more information on upcoming library events. SOLA is proud to support many of the programs, services and events offered at the Stoughton Public Library, including Stoughton Reads Together, the Summer Reading Program and the Adult Literacy Program.