Support Our Library Association, Inc.

Welcome to SOLA!

The Support Our Library Association, Inc. (SOLA) is a non-profit organization that supports the program and service needs of the Stoughton Public Library of Stoughton, Massachusetts. Formed in 2011, SOLA provides funds for new and existing activities, programs and other services for children and adults at the Library.

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

- 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.

- 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.

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.

Stoughton Public Library Museum Passes

Did you know that thanks to SOLA the Stoughton Public Library is able to offer a variety of passes and discount coupons for local attractions and activities? Take the family to the Easton Children's Museum or Boston Children's Museum; the Buttonwood Park Zoo, Roger Williams Zoo or Zoo New England (Franklin Park and Stone Zoos); and the New England Aquarium or the Museum of Science. Stroll through history at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, the Salem Witch Museum and the USS Constitution Museum. Enjoy getting out into nature with the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry, the Mass Parks Pass (DCR) and the Trustees of Reservations. Spend some time contemplating art and more at the Christian Science Publishing Center, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. And check out one of the newest offerings: a 1-week family guest pass to Old Colony YMCA! All you need to reserve a pass is an active Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) adult library card. Only one reservation may be made per family per day and must be used for the day of reservation. The museum passes offered, admission fees and attraction hours are subject to change without notice; please confirm admission hours, fees and offers by contacting the museum or attraction directly. Reserve your pass in person at the circulation desk, by calling the library at 781-344-2711 or online.

Library Visitor Information

The Stoughton Public Library is fully open to the public during normal library hours: 9 am - 9 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 9 am - 5 pm Fridays and Saturdays. (The Library is open on Saturdays from September to the middle of June.) Reserved materials are available at the library circulation desk only. To request library items, place holds online using the card catalog, call in requests with your library card ready or send an email with your request and library card information. Bookdrops are open 24/7 for library item returns only. The library is only accepting the following donations at this time: 1 bag or 1 small box of donated books and/or DVDs that are in excellent condition (clean, no smell or damage) and recent bestsellers that can be sold on the ongoing sale table. The library does not accept textbooks, magazines, newspapers, old books, encyclopedias or dictionaries.