Upcoming SOLA-Sponsored 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 Reads Together 2026

Stoughton Reads Together, proudly brought to you by SOLA (Support Our Library Association), the Friends of the Stoughton Public Library, is here! Stoughton Reads Together is an annual community read initiative which serves as a catalyst for bringing people together to express ideas that will spark conversation, discussion and relationships. This year's pick is The Widow's War by Sally Gunning. The children's selection is Homespun Sarah by Verla Kay, with illustrations by Ted Rand. You can find both of these books in person at the Stoughton Public Library and via the library's Hoopla and Libby apps. Please see the Stoughton Public Library's Calendar of Events to read more information on and register for Stoughton Reads Together events.

Featured Programs

- Unveiling of the 2026 Stoughton Reads Together Art Installation - Tuesday, March 17th, 3:30 PM. Join us as we welcome the Stoughton Recreation Art Club members and unveil their creative 2026 Stoughton Reads Together art installation in the Children's area. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.

- Bus Trip to Old Sturbridge Village - Wednesday April 29th, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. Join us for a day trip to Old Sturbridge Village. Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres. This is a paid event; the costs is $40 per adult, $25 per youth (4-17) and $10 for children under 3. Each participant must register individually, including all children. One adult chaperone for every two children is required. This trip is non-refundable and will take place rain or shine. Registration and pre-payment are required by March 27th.

- Book Discussions: Virtual Book Discussion - Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM. In Person Book Discussion - Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00 PM. Registration required. Space is limited.

Adult Programs

- Raising Chickens 101 - Thursday, March 19th, 6:30 PM. Join Jen Holmes for an interactive, learning-style workshop covering the basics of backyard chicken care. Topics will include housing, feeding, egg production and local considerations. Participants will receive a chicken care and setup checklist. No live animals used. Ages 12+ only. Registration recommended but not required.

- Natural Soapmaking for Teens & Adults - Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 PM. Join Jen Holmes for an engaging introduction to soap making where participants decorate and customize their own melt-and-pour soap using colors, scents and creative designs. Registration is required. Space is limited.

- Presentation: “13 Moons” with Mashpee Wampanoag Historian Darius Coombs - Saturday, March 28th at 1:00 PM. Join Mashpee Wampanoag Historian Darius Coombs as he presents “13 Moons.” “13 Moons” takes a historic look from 12,000 years ago until today in a slideshow format. There will also be time for Q&A at the end. Registration is recommended but not required.

- Embroidery for Beginners - Tuesday, April 7th at 10:30 AM. Join Mandy Robert in this exploratory workshop where you will learn a number of simple embroidery stitches/motifs, including a lazy daisy, a rosette and a French knot. Additional learning materials and books will be on hand if you'd like to try more advanced techniques. Registration is required. Space is limited.

- Paint Night at Stoughton Recreation Department - Friday, April 17th at 5:00 PM. Enjoy an evening out at the Stoughton Recreation Department painting a thematic scene from the 2026 book selections. This paid event costs $25. Registration is required through the Stoughton Recreation Department. Space is limited.

- Fix-It Clinic - Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Join the Stoughton Public Library and the Stoughton Public Works Department as we host our first Fix-It Clinic! This community event allows residents to come together to share their skills and repair items that would otherwise get put in our landfills. For more information please call Christine Iacobucci at 781-344-2711 or April Melito at 781-473-6293. Volunteers needed. Registration recommended.

Teen Programs

- Natural Soapmaking for Teens & Adults - Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 PM. Join Jen Holmes for an engaging introduction to soap making where participants decorate and customize their own melt-and-pour soap using colors, scents and creative designs. Registration is required. Space is limited.

- Quill & Ink Craft Program - Monday, March 30th at 5:30 PM. Join the Historical Association of New England for a fun and engaging quill and ink craft program. Registration is recommended. Space is limited.

Children's Programs

- Clothing in the 19th Century for ages 6-12 - Thursday, March 26th at 3:30 PM. During this program led by educators at Old Sturbridge Village Museum, we will explore how clothing was produced in the late 1700s and 1800s. We will look at where these fibers came from, discuss textiles and links to slavery and learn why New England's geography contributed to its success during the Industrial Revolution. Registration is required. Space is limited.

- The Ox-Cart Man, an Interactive Reading with Old Sturbridge Village for ages 4-10 - Friday, April 24th at 2:00 PM. Explore how a country farmer visit the market and what he brings home in this interactive reading of The Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall. An educator from Old Sturbridge Village Museum will read the story and bring along objects from the story for students to hold and investigate. Registration is required. Space is limited.

And don't forget to visit The Storybook Trail at the Bradley Lessa Memorial Playground at 1258 West Street in Stoughton! Coming this spring, you can read Homespun Sarah by Verla Kay at the Storybook Trail, which allows patrons to enjoy a beautiful walk in the woods while reading our Stoughton Reads Together children's companion book. Each sign has a single page from a book to read.

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.