Youth Services Circulation Desk
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story time for 3 - 5 year olds with Miss Emma. There will be singing, stories, finger plays, scarf songs, dancing, and of course...silly fun !

Register online between 12/11/2023 11:30 AM and 6/16/2026 10:30 AM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join us this spring for ABC: Adult Boyden Crafternoon sessions with Dana!

March 31: Bedazzle a Book (Participants should bring their own paperback)

April 14: Craft with Clay and Leaves, Branches, Feathers, etc. (Participants should bring a rolling pin if you have one - cans will also work)

April 28: Floral Ornaments - that look great all year 'round

May 12: Paint Your Own Floral Scene on a Rock

May 26: Intro to Cross Stitch - Make a Fox

June 9: Dazzling Mini Mushrooms from Nature Items

No experience necessary. 

These program are for adults 18+ and registration is required. Admission to this program is limited to those on the registration list only.

Instructor Bio:
Dana has been subbing at the Boyden Library for seven years, and also spent a decade managing the Queset House at the Ames Free Library. When she's not reading or crafting, Dana can be found listening to musicals and advocating for a better world. 

Registration now closed.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Monthly art class for ages 3-5 where we create works of art! We try very hard to stick to our class motto which is "Anything but a paintbrush". 

This month's project: TBD

Register online between 11/12/2024 9:00 AM and 6/9/2026 3:00 PM.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Crafternoon for Teens, Ornament Flower 

Grades 7-12 or Ages 11-18

I cannot tell you how many people think that I hand-paint these ornaments! 

They look stunning with so little effort, and that’s my favorite kind of craft.

We will have fun and be creative (and a little bit messy) with this one!

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Register online between 5/9/2026 9:00 AM and 6/9/2026 10:30 AM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

Boyden Library Fuller Conference Room
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 P.M.

• Call to Order
• Public Comment
• Bartholomew Rep.- Update on Trust Funds
• May 12, 2026 - Meeting Minutes for Approval
• Correspondence
• Friends’ Report
• Professional Staff Reports
• Financial Report
• Director’s Report
             Library Operations
             Programs & Services
             Personnel Updates
• New Business
            Teen Programming Room – Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve additional funds to supplement the CIP budget
• Old Business
            Update on Replacing Furniture and FY27 funds
            October Sundays - Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve November – April Sunday hours
• Adjournment

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

This group is currently full. To add your name to the wait-list, please email Libby O'Neill at eoneill@sailsinc.org.

Writers of all genres and levels of experience are invited to form a community of writers committed to craft and life-long learning. 

Mission: Foster a supportive group setting where writers freely share their work and insights with one another.

Values: Empathy informs our interactions and our writing. We are collectively committed to creating a safe place to nurture our diverse writing talents.

Meeting structure:

- Each meeting will start with an ice-breaking exercise or a writing exercise.

- Facilitated group discussion about the submitted work or works including time for the writer to ask questions about the feedback, if applicable.

- Time permitting, a quick roundtable to discuss goals for the coming weeks, or challenges with respect to writing.

This group will be facilitated by Suzanne Sobol Case: 

Suzanne has a lifelong passion for the written word. A self-identified 'bibliobanker', Suzanne gave a TED Talk about the power of literature to positively influence financial services and the world at large. Suzanne spent most of her career as a banking executive and currently serves in a C-suite role in the manufacturing firm she co-founded. Suzanne writes daily, reads deeply and is excited to help nurture a new community of writers.   

Registration now closed.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Toddler Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 and 2 years old

 We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 and 2 years old. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

 If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration or call the library to cancel so that someone else may attend. Thank you.

Register online between 6/4/2026 9:00 AM and 6/10/2026 9:30 AM.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 - 3 years old

We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 thru 3. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible as we have many children waiting to attend. Thank you.

Register online between 6/4/2026 9:00 AM and 6/10/2026 10:30 AM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

As we age, the specter of dementia haunts us all. Is it a "senior moment" or the first sign of a dementing illness? Dr. Edward Hoffer will tell you everything you need to know about what dementia is, how it should be investigated by your physician, how to treat it and, most importantly, how to prevent it.

Speaker Bio:

Edward Hoffer graduated MIT and Harvard Medical School and did his residency and fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He combined a private practice of Cardiology and Internal Medicine with cutting-edge research on the use of computers in medicine. He continues to work half-time at the MGH Lab of Computer Science on using AI to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses. He has spoken to medical audiences on diagnostic error and medical uses of artificial intelligence and blogs regularly on medical issues.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Boyden Library.

Register online between 5/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/10/2026 3:00 PM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Multiple Sclerosis self help

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Adults and Leaders meet to discuss upcoming events

Online

To register and submit any questions for the author, please visit: https://libraryc.org/boydenlibrary/161653.

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.

As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.

Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.

Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”

Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.

Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.

So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.

Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss!

About the Author:

Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world.

He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.

Zoom

Virtual Author Panel: Journey of Discovery

Online-Zoom

*For Ages 12+

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

We are excited to announce once again Boyden Library will be hosting an author panel of three YA authors who will share their personal journey of discovery of identity and growing up LGBTQIA+!

This panel is part of the second annual “Together with Pride” initiative to celebrate and support the community in partnership with other local Foxborough organizations. It will be moderated by Boyden's Teen Librarian Jennifir Huston.

Register directly on Zoom HERE

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

About The Authors

Matteo L. Cerilli

Matteo L. Cerilli (he/him) is a transmasc author and activist specializing in speculative fiction for all ages. His work features the YA horror novel LOCKJAW (Tundra, 2024); middle grade ghost story SOMETHING'S UP WITH ARLO (Harper Collins Canada, 2025); YA noir BAD IN THE BLOOD (Tundra, 2025); young YA gamer action FATHOM FALL (Bloomsbury, 2026); a featured short story in BURY YOUR GAYS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF TRAGIC QUEER HORROR (Ghoulish Books, 2024); and poetry in Augur magazine. His activism work has included setting up gender care for trans students at York University, helping to found the Students for Queer Liberation—Tkaronto, and organizing with the No Pride in Policing Coalition.

Josh Galarza

Longtime Montessori educator Josh Galarza writes fiction and creative nonfiction and is a multidisciplinary visual artist specializing in printmaking and book arts. His research centers male gender performance, queer issues, body liberation, and Chicano issues. His debut novel, The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky (Henry Holt & Company), was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the winner of the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. His next young adult novel, False Face!, is forthcoming from Henry Holt & Company.​

Galarza holds an MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he taught creative writing, and a BA in English and BFA in art from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he taught printmaking. He lives in Northern Nevada.

Lin/L.T. Thompson

Lin / L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They’re a proud library worker and the author of two books for middle-grade readers, The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), and one for young adults, Devils Like Us (Bloomsbury). They grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now live in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they’re not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides.

Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom.

The Boyden Library extends its gratitude to the Ashland Public Library & The Friends of Ashland Public Library for generously providing Zoom access for this event, enabling collaboration with numerous other libraries across Massachusetts and NH.

This program is hosted by the Boyden Library, Foxborough. If you have questions about it, please contact Jennifir Huston at jhuston@sailsinc.org 

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

We will be tie dying t-shirts specifically for young adults ages 16-25

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

LEGOS Ages: 4-12

Come build and play with Legos at the Library. Caregivers are required to be in the room with the child to supervise them at all times. Brio blocks will be available in the room for younger siblings to play with. You can display your creation when done. We reuse the Legos every week so Legos and Brio blocks do not leave the children's room.

No Registration Required. This is a drop in program.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Come play chess at the Boyden Library.  For ages 8+ and all abilities are welcome to join in and play a game of chess. You may bring your own chess board, but it is not required. 

Ground Floor Circulation Desk
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Adults, make your own flower wreaths at home!

Pick up the kit at Ground Floor Circulation

Sponsored by The Friends of Boyden Library

Register online between 5/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/15/2026 12:00 PM.

Ground Floor Circulation Desk
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

June Teen Take & Make: Wreath

Pick up at Ground Floor Circulation

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Sponsored by The Friends of Boyden Library

Register online between 5/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/15/2026 12:00 PM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Discuss redesign of website

Mezzanine Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Calling all novice adventurers! New Adults, ages 18-25 are invited to join this weekly Dungeons & Dragons game. This campaign is beginner friendly and materials are provided.  This program takes place in the Mezzanine Conference Room on 2A.

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Registration now closed.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join us for a fun paint night with artist Sandy Churchill to make a beautiful landscape.

This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required. Admission to this program is limited to those on the registration list only.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Boyden Library.

Register online between 5/21/2026 9:00 AM and 6/17/2026 4:00 PM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

BIT Committee Meeting

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Toddler Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 and 2 years old

 We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 and 2 years old. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

 If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration or call the library to cancel so that someone else may attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/11/2026 9:00 AM and 6/17/2026 9:30 AM.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 - 3 years old

We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 thru 3. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible as we have many children waiting to attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/11/2026 9:00 AM and 6/17/2026 10:30 AM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Online

To register and submit any questions for the author, please visit: https://libraryc.org/boydenlibrary/162271.

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.

When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad Grandpa. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Where are the good ones?” Page started a blog, GoodGrandpa.com, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, newsman Tom Brokaw, comedy legend John Cleese, Chinese and Indians, physicians adapting to disability, an air force general, a Vietnam combat vet, and many more—plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama, because why not?

Along the way, Page delved into family histories—his own and those of the grandpas he interviewed—to reveal fascinating stories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he asked grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdom—one thing that could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest generation of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be one singular idea, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a path toward a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fact emerge.

Good Grandpa is inspiring, uplifting, evocative, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America, and the book that will be on every grandparent’s reading list.

Register today and find out why Ted Page says “our greatest generation is to come.”

About the Author:

Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. He is the author of Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Regalo Press) featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show, NPR and in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers—GoodGrandpa.com—has been featured in The New York Times. Ted’s book of true family stories, The Willoughby Chronicles, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Discover the beauty of Moroccan zellij, a centuries-old mosaic art form known for its intricate geometric patterns and vibrant design. The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to the history and cultural significance of zellij, exploring its role in Moroccan architecture and decorative arts.

Participants will then enjoy a hands-on experience, creating their own unique mosaic coaster to take home. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

About the speaker

Youssef El Berrichi is the founder and director of Juduur Academy, a Rabat-based institution dedicated to Arabic language learning and cultural engagement with Morocco and the wider SWANA region. Deeply committed to fostering intercultural understanding, Youssef designs immersive experiences that bring together language, art, history, and community.

He has taught at Middlebury College and has lectured extensively on the SWANA region, particularly Morocco, at colleges and high schools across the United States. In addition, he has led hands-on cultural workshops at more than 100 libraries, universities, and high schools, introducing participants to the richness of Moroccan traditions, including the intricate art of zellij (mosaic), calligraphy, music, and weaving.

In addition to his teaching and public programming, Youssef organizes customized travel experiences to Morocco, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the country’s culture, landscapes, and artistic traditions in meaningful and immersive ways. He is also the co-founder of the Yallah AlQuds virtual exchange program, which brings together bilingual participants through dialogue and collaborative cultural learning.

This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required. Admission to this program is limited to those on the registration list only.

Register online between 5/28/2026 9:00 AM and 6/18/2026 12:00 PM.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join Miss Amy, a certified children’s yoga instructor for a fun & flowy yoga class! Best for ages 3-8. Feel free to bring a mat or towel and wear comfy clothes. 

Registration now closed.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

LEGOS Ages: 4-12

Come build and play with Legos at the Library. Caregivers are required to be in the room with the child to supervise them at all times. Brio blocks will be available in the room for younger siblings to play with. You can display your creation when done. We reuse the Legos every week so Legos and Brio blocks do not leave the children's room.

No Registration Required. This is a drop in program.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Town Common
Across from the Boyden Library, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Help us celebrate the first day of the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a performance by Jenny the Juggler on the Foxboro Town Common! 

Jenny the Juggler dazzles crowds with her spectacular juggling skills all while interacting with the audience! 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Boyden Library.

Registration required. In the event of rain, this program will be cancelled. 

Register online between 5/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/22/2026 3:30 PM.

Mezzanine Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Calling all novice adventurers! New Adults, ages 18-25 are invited to join this weekly Dungeons & Dragons game. This campaign is beginner friendly and materials are provided.  This program takes place in the Mezzanine Conference Room on 2A.

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Registration now closed.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

June is Pride Month and it’s a great time to shine a spotlight on LGBTQ+ lives. SpeakOUT Boston has been sharing the personal stories of LGBTQ+ lives since 1972, raising awareness about queer lives in an engaging way and fostering dialogue within schools, colleges, businesses, faith communities, public libraries and more. SpeakOUT’s motto is “Ask Us Anything” and there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask their own questions in an interactive Q&A. 

Join us at the Boyden Library for an evening of sharing about the LGBTQ+ community in a safe and supportive atmosphere. 

This program is part of our Together with Pride initiative to celebrate and support the community in partnership with other local Foxborough organizations.

This program is intended for Grades 7-12 and adults.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online between 5/25/2026 9:00 AM and 6/22/2026 12:00 PM.

Zoom

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. 

Register directly on Zoom HERE.  Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.**

We are so pleased to be starting this series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and who would be better to kick it off than author J.D. Dickey discussing his book, Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City. Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution’s capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation’s War of Independence. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation! 

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. 

About the book:
In Boston, 1776, author J. D. Dickey leads us through the turbulent streets, tub-thumping taverns, and radical strongholds of a town at war with an empire. Far from the powdered wigs and genteel debates of history textbooks, this book guides us through the real Boston of the American Revolution: frenzied, dangerous, and fiercely alive.

Join the crowds in taprooms where rebel plots were hatched. Witness mobs rise up over the price of bread. Stand with patriots as they sharpen bayonets on Bunker Hill, and watch as Loyalists get tarred and feathered. Drink the rum made on the town docks, sample the sinful in the city’s back alleys, and gaze at John Hancock’s mansion gleaming above gritty streets filled with the almshouse, workhouse, and jail.

From the harbor wharves and seedy brothels to renowned assembly halls like Old South Meetinghouse and Faneuil Hall, Boston, 1776 leads us on a vivid tour of the vital hub of the Revolutionary War. At every stop along the way, we encounter iconic names like Revere and Adams, but also the forgotten men and women who bled and brawled for freedom in every corner of Boston.

Upon America’s 250th anniversary, Boston, 1776 portrays the Cradle of Liberty and the American Revolution as never before: raw, radical, and roaring with life.

About J.D.:
J.D. Dickey is a writer of narrative nonfiction about American history, society and culture. Of his book, Rising in Flames, Harold Holzer in the Wall Street Journal wrote, "No one interested in Sherman’s March should be deprived of his lively narrative. Absolutely spellbinding." His earlier book, Empire of Mud, was a New York Times bestseller and described the troubled landscape of Washington, D.C., in the nineteenth century. He has also written articles on a broad range of historical, political and travel-related topics for newspapers and magazines, and appeared in media from C-SPAN's Book TV to PBS NewsHour to Public Radio International's program The Takeaway. In support of his work, he has lectured for the New York Historical Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, the Atlanta History Center, and the U.S. Army War College, among other organizations. 

Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

The Boyden Library is hosting a book club that will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All are welcome.

January 27: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

February 24: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

March 24: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel (2026 Community Reads selection)

April 28: The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner

May 26: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

June 23: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

July 28: The Names by Florence Knapp

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Online

To register and submit any questions for the author, please visit: https://libraryc.org/boydenlibrary/164125.

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Diaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography, plus 85 recipes for simple, seasonal, and powerfully delicious meals.

CEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest.

Sana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly, freezer friendly, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!), and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook.

Register now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity.

About the Authors:

Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California.

Asha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit, Food52, Epicurious, and more. She’s based in Oakland, California.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Toddler Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 and 2 years old

 We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 and 2 years old. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

 If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration or call the library to cancel so that someone else may attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/24/2026 9:30 AM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035
Town Common
Across from the Boyden Library, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Bring a blanket or chair to the Town Common and discuss your favorite books!

This program will meet on the following summer dates: June 24, July 8, 22, August 5 and 19.

This program will meet in the Fuller Conference room if there is inclement weather.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 - 3 years old

We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 thru 3. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend..

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible as we have many children waiting to attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/18/2026 9:00 AM and 6/24/2026 10:30 AM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

This is a meeting of the Foxborough Community Game Night. We will be playing various board and/or card games. People are welcome to bring their favorites to try out. The goal here is to expose each other to new and exciting board/card game experiences. Open to players of all ages! All are encouraged to attend.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join Miss Emma for a cool nature inspired craft using air dry clay, seeds, and beans to make a beautiful mosaic. 

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/10/2026 9:00 AM and 6/24/2026 5:00 PM.

Outside-Walkway near main entrance
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Decorate the library walkways with sidewalk chalk! There will be a bucket of chalk outside near the main library entrance. Please keep the drawings and writing family friendly and return chalk to the bucket when done.

Passive program for all ages, no registration required. 

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Families come in all shapes, sizes, and stories and every one of them is worth celebrating! Through stories, art, and hands-on activities, we’ll celebrate what makes our own families special while learning that love, care, and connection are what truly bring families together. Activities include:

• Outdoor story walk: Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
• Family Portrait Station with photographer Royal T Visuals (digital print will be emailed to you!)
• Kindness Buttons w/ our button maker!
• Cozy Reading Corner

This program is part of Foxborough's Together With Pride initiative: a collection of events and programs hosted throughout the community to celebrate inclusivity and diversity in order to educate, support, and elevate Foxborough’s LGBTQ+ community. All are welcome to this event!

Register online between 5/28/2026 9:00 AM and 6/25/2026 2:00 PM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join me for a fun and relaxed time exploring your family history! Whether you already have an Ancestry account (or another genealogy platform) and don’t know where to begin, need help with research, want assistance understanding your DNA results, or simply need dedicated time to organize photos and work on your family tree — this group is for you!

Bring your questions, your stories, your photos, and your curiosity. Beginners and experienced researchers are all welcome!

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

LEGOS Ages: 4-12

Come build and play with Legos at the Library. Caregivers are required to be in the room with the child to supervise them at all times. Brio blocks will be available in the room for younger siblings to play with. You can display your creation when done. We reuse the Legos every week so Legos and Brio blocks do not leave the children's room.

No Registration Required. This is a drop in program.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Come play chess at the Boyden Library.  For ages 8+ and all abilities are welcome to join in and play a game of chess. You may bring your own chess board, but it is not required. 

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Mezzanine Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Calling all novice adventurers! New Adults, ages 18-25 are invited to join this weekly Dungeons & Dragons game. This campaign is beginner friendly and materials are provided.  This program takes place in the Mezzanine Conference Room on 2A.

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Registration now closed.

Zoom

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. 

Register directly on Zoom HERE. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

We are so pleased to be continuing this series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! We're thrilled to welcome historian Bruce E. Mowday to our virtual stage. He'll be discussing the common soldier at Valley Forge with a strong New England connection, Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. He wrote about the condition of American troops and Lafayette’s (who celebrated the last two years in New England) review of his troops is recognized. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

About Bruce:
Bruce E. Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

In 2025, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution bestowed on Mowday the “1776-2026 DAR America 250! Commendation” for his “extraordinary effort in raising awareness of Revolutionary Patriots and America’s 250 th anniversary.” Mowday served as chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. He is a member of Chester County’s 250 th Commission.

Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows, including The Spark of PBS member station WITF, Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, the Opperman Report, Our American Heritage, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War, WGAL’s In Focus, the United Kingdom’s Tall Boys, and local television and radio stations.

He was a guest on the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Revolution 250. He was twice featured in the Authors of the American Revolution Congress hosted by Nathan’s Papers. Bruce is a frequent speaker at various civic and historical groups. The Congress of Civil War Round Tables has named Bruce a “5-Star” speaker. Mowday has hosted his own radio shows, has been editor of magazines and was chairman of the Chester County Historical Society and president of the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He is a former board member of the Valley Forge Park Alliance and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau.

Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities.

Lane Properties

Children ages 3+ and their families are welcome to meet Miss Emma at Lane Properties for a scenic, educational walk through the area followed by a nature themed story time! Weather dependent. Please wear comfy shoes to walk in and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water! Registration required.  

Register online between 6/1/2024 9:00 AM and 6/30/2026 9:00 AM.

Zoom

Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via Zoom

Every Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates. If you would like to schedule a Zoom video chat for a different time or day, please email the law librarians (norfolklawlibrary@jud.state.ma.us).

Interested in finding other ways to get remote and virtual help from law librarians? Find all the ways you can Ask a Law Librarian.

Boyden Library can help you access these remote services! In addition to providing the space and technology needed for Access to Justice remote court services, we're happy to help connect you with a Law Librarian.  To learn more, please visit: https://boydenlibrary.org/access-justice-boyden-library.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Join us in chatting, playing, and crafting all about Pokémon!

Show off your collection!

Ages 6-12.

June 30th  4:00 - 5:00pm

All levels welcome.

Registration required.

Location: Story and Craft Room in Children's Department

If you can no longer attend a program, please call the Children's department at 508-543-1246 or email edunford@sailsinc.org to cancel your registration.

Register online between 6/1/2026 9:00 AM and 6/30/2026 3:30 PM.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Meet the woman who hoodwinked George Washington’s army! A Massachusetts. native, Deborah Sampson is the only woman known to have disguised herself as a man and serve as a soldier in the Continental Army without getting caught!

In honor of the 250th -anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Deborah is coming to tell her story. Learn about the close calls, mountainous obstacles, and head-scratching conundrums this farm girl faced as, without support from family or friends, she risked humiliation and imprisonment to help free the colonies from English rule.

Find out the story-behind-the-story of this principled, dangerous deception and the character of the quiet rebel who pulled it off.

Janet Parnes, of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, will portray Deborah Sampson.

About Janet Parnes
As the founder and principal of Historical Portrayals by Lady, Janet Parnes has been delighting and educating audiences ages 7-adult with historical-character portrayals for more than 20 years. Her portrayals whisk audiences back into life into the Colonial, Federalist, Victorian, and World-War eras. Janet’s extensive research, attention to detail, and writing talent result in historically accurate, entertaining performances. Audiences feel as if they are chatting with a friend. They chuckle, marvel, and, at times, cringe!

Janet has had the privilege of performing at the Massachusetts State House, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, and numerous libraries, schools and museums. She relishes opportunities to help audiences of all ages develop a deeper appreciation of the richness of American history and the sacrifices and contributions of the women (and men) who were part of its evolution.

Janet has appeared in publications that include The Boston Globe, Metro West Daily News, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Patriot Ledger, Daily Transcript, RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist), Bon Voyager and numerous local papers.  For more information visit www.women-history.com.

Registration is not required, only encouraged.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Boyden Library - in memory of Ann Clark.

Register online between 5/26/2026 9:00 AM and 6/30/2026 12:00 PM.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Toddler Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 and 2 years old

 We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 and 2 years old. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

 If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration or call the library to cancel so that someone else may attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/25/2026 9:00 AM and 7/1/2026 9:30 AM.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story and Sing-a-long Time Ages: 1 - 3 years old

We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 thru 3. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible as we have many children waiting to attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/25/2026 9:00 AM and 7/1/2026 10:30 AM.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Art Exhibit Set Up: Kelsey Freitas artwork

Patriot Place

Join Miss Emma for a fun off-site story time at Chick-Fil-A! There will be stories, songs, and moo-vement designed for our youngest friends.

Register online between 7/9/2025 9:00 AM and 7/2/2026 10:00 AM.

Ground Floor Circulation Desk
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

The United States turns 250 this year! 

Celebrate with a Quill Pen and Notebook.

Grades 7-12 or Ages 11-18

Pick up at Ground Floor Circulation July 6-11

Register online between 6/8/2026 9:00 AM and 7/6/2026 9:00 AM.

Mezzanine Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Calling all novice adventurers! New Adults, ages 18-25 are invited to join this weekly Dungeons & Dragons game. This campaign is beginner friendly and materials are provided.  This program takes place in the Mezzanine Conference Room on 2A.

Questions: jhuston@sailsinc.org

Registration now closed.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Monthly meeting of members and guests of the Mayflower Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America. Business discussion, project sharing and new techniques covered.

Zoom

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. 

Register directly on Zoom HERE. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

We are so pleased to be continuing this series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! We're thrilled to welcome Kiersten Marcil, Author & Adventurer in History to our virtual stage. She will be discussing Iron in the Water: How American Rebels Blocked British Control of the Hudson River - Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River. This crucial passageway was considered key to transporting men, weapons, food, and morale from the Canadian and Northern Departments to the South. We will delve into primary sources describing the construction of the Montgomery Chain in 1777, plus the Great Chain and its home at West Point in 1778. No such exploration would be complete without a glimpse into the people and politics of such a weighty endeavor. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

About Kiersten:
Kiersten hails from New England and is ridiculously proud of her family’s deep-rooted history in our nation’s foundation.

She is a Mayflower descendant of Governor William Bradford (c. Mar. 19, 1590 – May 09, 1657) and great-granddaughter (several generations removed, of course) of Peter Minuit (btn 1580 & 1585 – Aug. 5, 1638). The latter was the Director of the Dutch North American Colony (1626 - 1631), which was part of the Dutch East India Company, and who is credited with the so-called “purchase” of Manhattan Island. Her ancestors braved unknown dangers and a foreign world while creating treaties with the local peoples that survived for years under their leadership..

Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Some animals like sharks, snakes and spiders we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people! Join Joys of Nature to see giant megalodon shark teeth and don’t miss meeting some not really so scary animals too!

There are two 30 min sessions of this program! Please only sign up for one time slot.

Registration required.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Boyden Library.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/9/2026 9:00 AM and 7/7/2026 3:00 PM.

Community Meeting Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Some animals like sharks, snakes and spiders we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people! Join Joys of Nature to see giant megalodon shark teeth and don’t miss meeting some not really so scary animals too!

There are two 30 min sessions of this program! Please only sign up for one time slot.

Registration required. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Boyden Library.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 6/9/2026 9:00 AM and 7/7/2026 3:00 PM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

In today's fast-paced environment, many of us are feeling constantly rushed, busy, and nearing burnout. This 4 week course will provide you with mindfulness meditation tools to help you reduce stress and increase your inner calm and peace. During the course, we will explore how to be present to our personal experience of life's stresses and joys with more equanimity, resilience, acceptance, and loving kindness. By the end of the course, you will be ready to start your personal practice of mindfulness meditation, living with more joy and ease.

Each of the four hour-long classes will include a brief talk, a guided meditation, and time for Q and A.

Topics include What is meditation? How to focus on the breath, on the body, on thoughts, and on emotions. Teaching about Metta, self-compassion, forgiveness, and joy.

This course is for adults 18+.  People of all physical abilities are welcome. This is NOT a yoga class. This is NOT a religion class.

Participants are invited to bring a cushion to sit on in the provided chairs. Students are encouraged to bring an extra layer of clothing (a sweater, shawl, etc.) as we'll be sitting still during most of the hour.  

Registration for all four sessions is required. 

Register online between 6/8/2026 9:00 AM and 7/6/2026 5:00 PM.

Fuller Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

We hold our Board of Directors meetings here, usually every four months.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Toddler Story and Sing-a-long Time            Ages: 1 and 2 years old

 We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 and 2 years old. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

 If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration or call the library to cancel so that someone else may attend. Thank you. 

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 7/2/2026 9:00 AM and 7/8/2026 9:30 AM.

Mezzanine Conference Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035
Town Common
Across from the Boyden Library, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Bring a blanket or chair to the Town Common and discuss your favorite books!

This program will meet on the following summer dates: June 24, July 8, 22, August 5 and 19.

This program will meet in the Fuller Conference room if there is inclement weather.

Story & Craft Room
Boyden Library
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035

Story and Sing-a-long Time            Ages: 1 - 3 years old

We will have songs, stories, sing-a-long, shaker eggs, and music geared to children ages 1 thru 3. This program will be held on the first floor in the community room.

Please choose only one story time to attend.

NOTE: Due to limited space and popularity of this event, registration is now required to attend. We will not be able to accommodate anyone not registered for the event.

If you find that after you register, you are not able to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible as we have many children waiting to attend. Thank you.

Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 7/2/2026 9:00 AM and 7/8/2026 10:30 AM.