Mask Making at the Branch Library, Cheese Club at Whole Foods

• Forecast: Starting out unseasonable warm, ending unseasonable cold: Highs near 50 in the morning before plunging to the 20s - and lower - by nightfall. Beware of ice after nightfall.

• Mask making with the MFA, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library, 179 Main St. Create your own personal façade by making masks with educators from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and adorn it with feathers, shapes or whatever you desire. For children, ages 6 and up.

• The first meeting of the year of Whole Foods Markets monthly Fromagerie Club is perfect for those wanting to expand upon or start their cheese knowledge. Join us for a sampling and, as always, a free goodie bag. At 6 p.m. at 51 Austin St.

• Join the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library, 179 Main St. for a book discussion of "Seven Gothic Tales," by Isak Dinesen from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

• Alpha Landmark. 5 Middlesex Ave. 4th Floor, in Somerville, is welcoming the New Year with a full week of free co-working beginning today Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are opening the doors to the public and let you experience the collaborative, comfortable and flexible co-working space. Stop by, bring your laptop, and colleagues, and we'll provide the workspace, wi-fi, and a welcome change from the work at home, coffeeshop and cubicle spaces. For more info, check www.alphalandmark.com or call at 617-764-3068