Adult Programs
Plant Exchange
Do you have plants or seedlings to share? Would you like to take home a free plant? Join us outside for a free plant exchange on Saturday, April 11th! The event will last from 10am until 2pm or until we run out of plants.
If you drop off a plant, we ask that you provide some basic information about it so other people know what it is and how it should be cared for. Program is free of charge and open to all ages.
Puzzle Race
Grab a team and join us for our 2nd annual Puzzle Race on Saturday, May 9th. The race will start at 1pm, and the first team of 4 to complete their 500-piece puzzle will win a prize!
To register your team of 4, complete this form or email Janelle at jbassett@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Program is free of charge and recommended for ages 14+.
Book Club
Thursday, April 9
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
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Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
Upcoming titles:
May - Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
June - James by Percival Everett
July - The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
August - The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid
For more information, email mkpoe@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Twists & Turns Book Club
Tuesday, April 7
6:30pm
Print copies available for pickup at the Service Desk.
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This book club exclusively for mysteries & thrillers is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
Upcoming titles:
May - The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
June - Slow Horses by Mick Herron
July - Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan
August - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
For more information, email abryant@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Rapid Reads
Rapid Read novels are high-interest, low-reading level books for adults. Due to their manageable vocabulary and short sentence structure, Rapid Reads are perfect for English Language Learners, "reluctant" readers, or any adult looking to improve their reading skills. We also invite teachers and tutors of adult learners to check them out! Rapid Reads are shelved in our adult fiction section, and have a "Rapid Reads" logo on the top of the spine.
Click here to see a list of available titles.
The purchase of these titles was made possible thanks to financial support from Maplewood Community Fund.
An objective of Maplewood Public Library's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is to recognize and engage members of the community who have talents to share with Library patrons. As a part of this objective, we want to provide a venue for community members to present their talents at the Library. If you are interested in presenting a program or class at the Library, please complete this form. A staff member will reach out to you if your program or class is in line with Maplewood Public Library's mission and strategic plan.
Please note: this form is only for community members who would like to share their knowledge and talents with Library visitors at no charge to participants or to the Library. If you are a professional performer seeking compensation to present at Maplewood Public Library, please email jbassett@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org. Maplewood Public Library may provide some or all required materials for the program or class; staff will discuss this with you after reviewing your completed form.
Thank you!
