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Library’s Teen Space to Undergo a ‘Renaissance’
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Library’s Teen Space to Undergo a ‘Renaissance’

August 25, 2025 • With construction slated to start next week, the library director and teen librarian spoke about transformative changes coming to the space....

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Cameron Morsberger
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‘Call on Your Creativity’ During National Poetry Month
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‘Call on Your Creativity’ During National Poetry Month

April 14, 2025 • Needham’s poet laureate brings fresh eyes on poetry during National Poetry Month. Mitchell Elementary fourth graders have a way with words....

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Library to Operate Without AC Through Week
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Library to Operate Without AC Through Week

June 21, 2024 • After a week of high temperatures, the library — a designated local cooling center — will go without air conditioning for...

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Starting a New Chapter at the Needham Free Public Library
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Starting a New Chapter at the Needham Free Public Library

May 13, 2024 • In his first month on the job, Needham’s new library director has not been one to hide in the stacks. Rob...

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Sharing Both Message and Medium
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Sharing Both Message and Medium

April 4, 2024 • Needham artist, Lisa Rosowsky, talks about how she uses research to drive the story behind her art at the Needham Free...

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Ashley Julier
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Overdue: Town Restarts Search for Next Library Director
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Overdue: Town Restarts Search for Next Library Director

January 22, 2024 • Last fall, Needham Free Public Library personnel and town administrators expected to introduce a permanent library director by December. But three...

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