Partnering Libraries
Ashland Public Library
April 23rd, 2 – 5 PM
StarLab: Night Skies
Step inside Starlab, an inflatable planetarium, for a breathtaking journey through the stars!
Led by Mike Francis, this immersive experience brings the wonders of the night sky to life—no matter the weather or time of day. Small groups will gather and be amazed as constellations, planets, and bright red stars unfold above you. A magical adventure that will spark curiosity and inspire imagination!
3 50-minute sessions starting at 2, 3 and 4pm, respectively.
For families with children in grades K-5. Registration is required
Auburn Public Library
April 23rd, 10 AM – 6 PM
Space Movie Marathon
Join the Auburn Public Library for an exciting Space Week Movie Marathon!
10:00am – Lightyear (2022)
12:00pm – Forbidden Planet (1956)
2:00pm – October Sky (1998)
4:00pm – Interstellar (2014)
April 25th, 11 AM – 12 PM
DIY Stomp Rocket Kit
Come decorate and make your own stomp rocket! Attendees will also learn a bit about local history and Robert Goddard’s process of creating the first rocket.
Cambridge Public Library
April 24th, 6 – 9 PM
Space Film Festival Night #4: Contact (1997)
This event will be followed by an expert panel, featuring:
- Charity Weeden (NASA)
- Aubrey Davis (Air Force Academy)
- Bill Diamond (SETI)
- Nahum Melamed (Aerospace Corp.)
- Melissa Sampson (Orbit Fab)
April 26th, 10 AM – 12 PM
Space Film Festival Matinee: Lilo & Stitch (2002)
This event will be preceded by a talk by Simon Steel (SETI).
April 26th, 1 – 2 PM
Mission to Mars: How to Eat, Sleep, and Think Like an Astronaut
This event will be presented by Madelyn MacRobbie (MIT AeroAstro).
April 26th, 2 – 3 PM
From Space to the Hospital: How Microgravity Helps Us Heal
What does space have to do with health and medicine on Earth? More than you might think! Scientists from Space Tango and Massachusetts General Hospital are teaming up to study how the unique environment of space, especially microgravity, can help us learn more about the human body, how we heal, and how we treat diseases. In this session, you’ll discover how research done in space can lead to faster drug discoveries, better treatments, and surprising breakthroughs that could change lives here on Earth. Curious minds of all ages are invited to come explore the future of medicine powered by space!
April 26th, 3 – 5 PM
Solar Wonders: A Guided Sun Gazing Event with #popscope & ATMoB
Carnegie Public Library
April 24th, 2 – 4 PM
Space Food
Space Food is an activity created by Public Libraries Innovative Exchange (PLIX) at MIT Open Learning. Using prompts, a Zine, and recycled and household materials, young people ages 5-12, will be invited to think about how astronauts and future space travelers store and eat food while in space, by adapting a recipe for zero-gravity or by designing a kitchen ustensil or gadget.
Cary Memorial Library
April 24th, 11 AM – 1 PM
Beyond the Library presents A Solar Viewing Party with ATMoB
The brightest star in our skies is our own sun. It shines so brightly because it is only 93 million miles away! Nuclear fusion reactions in its core produce the energy that keeps the star stable and it’s this energy that ultimately leaves the sun’s photosphere as light and heat, warming not only the Earth but everything else in the solar system. The sun is so bright that astronomers have to use special equipment to observe it.
Registration is required.
Rain date: Monday, April 28 at 11 AM – 1 PM
Charlton Public Library
April 22nd, 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Space Movie Marathon
We’re showing space movies all day! Join us for one, two, or all five if you’d like! We’ll be popping up fresh popcorn for every show!
10 am: Space Buddies
11:30 am: Space Jam
1 pm The Martian
4 pm Muppets From Space
6 pm Spaceballs
Clapp Memorial Library
April 23rd, 8 – 9 PM
Astral Evening – Stargazing at the Library
Telescopes will be set up on Foley Field and a representative of Springfield STARS will lead us on a tour of the night sky and some of its most interesting and impressive sights. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing to be able to stand outside for an extended period of time.
To get to the event, turn onto Whitlock Way from State St (Rt.202). You will pass the Belchertown Police Department and then the Rec Department on your left. As you near a turn, go straight onto the unpaved road and follow it to Foley Field.
Rain date – Thursday, April 24th, 8pm
Conant Public Library
April 22nd – April 26th, 9 AM – 2 pM
Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Stop in to the Children’s Room anytime that the library is open from April 22nd-April 26th – open to kids of all ages, no registration required.
Duxbury Free Library
This lecture, given by Community Engagement Librarian Sam (former employee of the library at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), will discuss the history of the Harvard Computers, the group of mostly women who worked at the Harvard Observatory during the late 1800s-early 1900s. These women did calculations by hand, much like the well-known women in the film Hidden Figures. Sam will talk about their previous work at the library researching these women, as well as the impact that these women had on modern day astronomy.
April 23rd, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Team Trivia: Space!
Do you love space? Come with your friends and family to test your knowledge with other space lovers! Teams of 6 or fewer people will compete on a variety of space-themed trivia questions. The team that gets the most answers correct is the winner!
This program is open to all ages and requires registration
Edwards Public Library
Email edwards@cwmars.org to register.
Elizabeth Taber Library
April 23rd, 2 – 3 pM
Life-Sized Solar System
The Elizabeth Taber Library is excited to host a Life Size Solar System exhibit from 2 to 3 PM on Wednesday, April 23! Kids of all ages can spiral into the solar system, learn about the planets, dodge asteroids, and dive deep into the wonders of our solar system.
Hazen Memorial Library
Holbrook Public Library
April 24th, 5:30 – 7 PM
SPACE Trivia Night! At Holbrook Public Library
In honor of Massachusetts Space week, in collaboration with the MA Space Consortium, come test your knowledge of SPACE facts and factoids across several categories in our fun, laid-back trivia contest. Teams and solo competitors welcome!
Open to Adults 18+. No registration required, but registration is recommended!
Contact Catherine Nieves at cnieves@holbrook.ocln.org for more information about this program.
Holland Public Library
April 23rd, 4 – 6 PM
Lego Spaceship Challenge
Build a spaceship at home with your own bricks or build one at the library using ours. Entries will remain on display in the library for patrons to view and cast their vote on.
Winner determined by popular vote (in person). Entries must be no larger than 20” in length, height or width.
Register via phone at (413) 245-3607
John Curtis Free Library
April 22nd, 6 – 8 PM
Dinner & A Movie
Join us for pizza and Kubrick’s classic 2001: A Space Odyssey! Registration is required
Marlborough Public Library
April 22nd, 11 AM – 12 PM
Ms. Kim the LEGO Lady: Outer Space LEGO Workshop
Join Ms.Kim the LEGO Lady for some out of this world fun with LEGOS! We will be building spaceships and then having the master builders use their creativity to build worlds for them to explore. There were also be astronauts & UFOs in the mix.
April 23rd, 2 – 3 PM
Let’s Draw Outer Space Stuff with Cartoonist Rick Stromoski
Learn to draw aliens, astronauts, spacemen, rocket ships, planets and all things outer space with award winning professional cartoonist Rick Stromoski! Ages 7 to 11. Please register.
April 24th, 1 – 2:30 PM
Explore Space: Build A Sci-Fi Planetary System
In honor of Space Week, we’re hosting Explore Space: Build A Sci-Fi Planetary System – open to ages 11 – 18.
Inspired by Fantasy Map-Making, attendees will have to chance to create their own unique collection of planets, moons, and sun that can be as similar or as different as our Solar System. Use craft materials to design planets and place them where the universe tells you – you may end up making the setting for a science-fiction story of your own!
April 25th, 2 – 3 PM
Life in the Universe
Is there life out there? It’s a question that people have asked throughout history. Join Melanie Meadors, public outreach coordinator of Aldrich Astronomical Society and NASA Solar System Ambassador, for an adventure through time and space and explore our ideas about alien life, what life needs to survive on other worlds, where life might exist, and how we can discover it. Plus, we will be designing and creating our own alien life! This program is great for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers!
Medford Public Library
April 25th, 7 – 9 PM
Stargazing
Medford Library is partnering with MIT Astrogazers for an evening event of stargazing in the Fells.
The event will take place at Wright’s Pond, Medford
Meekins Public Library
April 26th, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Mad Science Presents Space Phenomena
Space Phenomena, presented by Mad Science, introduces students to phenomenal space events. Students investigate asteroid impacts and meteors, learn to differentiate the lights of airplanes from those of satellites, and explore the composition and nature of comets! Registration required.
Email kmit@cwmars.org to register.
Middleborough Public Library
April 24th, 4 – 5:30 PM
“Out of this World” Board Game Afternoon
Join us for family fun and laughter at our “Out of this World” Board Game Afternoon on Thursday, April 24 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Try a space-themed game in honor of Massachusetts Space Week, something new to you, or play an old favorite from among the library’s collection of games. Families are invited to bring their own games to share. All ages are welcome! Drop-in event.
Millbury Public Library
April 21st to April 27th
Space scavenger hunt
April 22nd, 3 – 3:45 PM
Dive Deep into Space Discovery at the Millbury Public Library
April 23rd, 4 pM
Straw Rocket Craft*
April 24th, 4 pM
Constellation Canvas Craft*
April 25th, 11 AM
Space Helmet Masks*
*while supplies last
New Bedford Free Library
April 21st to April 27th, 9 AM – 9 pM
Massachusetts Space Week Display
Stop by the 3rd floor of the library to view our Space Week display! You will find homemade models and great information about space.
Paul Pratt Memorial Library
April 24th, 5:30 – 7:30 pM
Space Week at the PPML – Movie Screening
Join us for Space Week at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library, celebrating the MA Space Week 2025 Theme: Life in the Universe! We’ll be screening E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a family-friendly classic that captures the magic of space and exploration. Bring the whole family for an evening of adventure, wonder, and fun. Don’t miss this out-of-this-world event!
Peabody Institute Library
April 23rd, 1 – 3 PM
Space Week Party for Teens
Join us at the Peabody Institute Library to celebrate Space Week! We’ll be showing a movie in the Teen Room, and having a Space Food Tasting program.
Registration is preferred but not required. For Teens Grades 6-12.
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers
April 23rd, 10 – 11 AM
Intergalactic Dance Party
All ages. Join us for an intergalactic dance party! Put on your moon boots or your boogie shoes and dance to some space jams! Wear your wildest space-themed outfit. Thanks to gravity, we will be getting down!
April 23rd, 7 – 8 PM
UFOs! with Astronomer Sid Parsons
Sid Parsons, Ph.D. formerly an Operations Astronomer for Hubble Space Telescope, will explore the topics of aliens with you! Open to all ages, including kids and teens. The Library is celebrating Massachusetts Space Week! Sid Parson earned his Bachelor’s at Amherst College and Ph.D. in Astronomy at University of California at Berkeley.
April 25th, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Astronomy! with Astronomer Sid Parsons
Sid Parsons, Ph.D. formerly an Operations Astronomer for Hubble Space Telescope, will explore the topics of astronomy with you! Open to all ages, including kids and teens. Best suited to ages 8 +. The Library is celebrating Massachusetts Space Week! Dr. Parsons received his bachelor degree from Amherst College, then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Astronomy at University of California, Berkeley.
Revere Public Library
April 24th, 11 AM – 12 PM
Space Storytime + Crafts with Ms. Lisa
Join Ms. Lisa for a space themed story time and themed crafts! Can’t get enough of Space? Join us the following day on April 25th at 3:00 pm for a space themed Crafternoon.
April 25th, 3 – 4 PM
Space Crafternoon
Join Ms. Lisa space themed Crafternoon.
Rockport Public Library
April 26th, 2 – 3 PM
Tour the Universe with a NASA Solar System Ambassador
In this hands-on event, you will learn about our Earth, Moon, Sun and neighboring planets in our Solar System, before traveling to wonders of the greater Universe like nebulae and galaxies, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Join Phoebe Hertz, a researcher affiliated with the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in the library’s garden for an opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations about the grandeur of our awesome Universe. There will be plenty of time for questions and Phoebe will also have a limited number of NASA swag items to giveaway to attendees. All ages are welcome!
Sherborn Library
April 23rd, 2 – 3:30 PM
Astronaut Story and Activities
Join us at Sherborn Library for a celebration of space and astronauts!
At 2:00, we’ll watch a video of an astronaut on the International Space Station read us a book – from space!
From 2:15 – 3:30, the activity stations will be open – make constellation art, play in the rocket tent, and make your own astronaut helmet! And hold a 3D printed nebula in the palm of your hand – based on models from NASA
Somerville Public Library
April 24th, 7 – 9 PM
Darkness in Distress: Halting the Rise of Light Pollution
Join us during MA Space Week as we celebrate the beauty and health of both the Earth and the Night Sky!
Light pollution occurs when the night sky is illuminated by artificial light sources, and can negatively impact the world around us. Most of this light never touches the ground.
This presentation will teach us about the different ways that this illumination can affect the natural nighttime landscape, and disturb the environment. It provides a basic overview of light-pollution issues — with special emphasis on five negatively-affected themes: (1) loss of starry nights; (2) glare; (3) ecological harm; (4) human factors; and (5) energy waste.
Presented by Kelly Beatty, a former member of International DarkSky Association (IDA)’s Board of Directors.
Stoughton Public Library
April 24th, 2 – 3 PM
3, 2,1, Blastoff!
Children’s Museum Easton will lead children ages 7-12 in three science experiments to learn how astronauts clean the air to make sure it is safe and breathable on a spacecraft (similar to what is done at the International Space Station). Children will also create pipe cleaner constellations and test “thrust” by launching rockets into a wind tunnel.
Wellesley Free Library
April 22nd, 3 – 5 PM
Wild Robot Tuesday Afternoon Movie
Celebrate Massachusetts Space Week and Earth Day! Join us for our Tuesday Afternoon Movie: The Wild Robot.
Enjoy a screening of the film, craft your own wild robot out of recycled materials, and have a snack.
Registration required. Ages 5+ recommended. Please notify staff of any necessary accommodations.
West Springfield Public Library
April 19th, 2 – 3 PM
Stories of the Sky: Constellations
Meg Thacher, senior laboratory instructor in Smith College’s astronomy department and author of the award winning “Sky Gazing and Cool, Cosmic Tattoo Stars and Planets” will talk about Constellations. She will explore how constellations have been used for many cultural purposes throughout history, including navigation, calendars and storytelling. The audience will learn about what costellations are visible in our night sky and families will create their own constellations.
Winthrop Public Library & Museum
April 22nd, 3 – 4 PM
Space Art Club
Join us for some fun space themed art projects! Designed for kids ages 4-12
April 25th, 12 – 1:30 PM
Space Games
Join us in the Children’s Room to play a variety of space themed games such as Pin the Earth on the Orbit, Space Bingo, Toss the Meteorite and more!
