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Library Lines December
2017
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Edwardian Christmas Tea
If you're registered for this event, please remember to join us at
3:00 p.m., next Tues., Dec. 5, for a delightful afternoon of holiday cheer as Mrs. Gordon, played by Rita Parisi, transports you back to Christmas 1908 during an Edwardian Christmas tea.
Please note: space is limited so you must have registered to attend this free program, brought to you by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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School Vacation Programs
Tues., Dec. 26, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.-- It's a BLOCK PARTY! Lego building bricks and DUPLOs will be available for kids of all ages to build with and have fun. This program is free and no registration is required! Join us for the whole hour or just part of the time.
Wed., Dec. 27, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- The Snow Queen, brought to you by Pretty as a Princess children's character entertainment, joins us for an interactive storytime, songs from the movie, and a chance for all attendees to meet and greet her at the end. Bring your camera for a photo op! Seating is limited. Tickets required, and will be available starting Tues., Dec. 26.
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Children's Programs
Regular children's programs will resume in January. Check the
Library's calendar for specific dates and special events.
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Check out our recently-purchased manga series located on the red Young Adult New Titles shelf in the Teen Area.
The Ancient Magus' Bride
by Kore Yamazaki
Her name is Chise Hatori, a penniless orphan troubled by visions. Sold as a slave to an inhuman mage, she is about to begin a strange new life, filled with magic, fairies, and other beings of a fantastical nature.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
by Ukyo Kodachi
Boruto, Naruto's son, would rather play video games than train to be a shinobi, but enters in the chuunin exam in order to prove himself to his father.
Goku's adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series. New threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again when the God of Destruction, Beerus sets his sights on Earth.
We own volumes 1-2 (Vol. 2 released on Dec. 5).
Fire Force
by Atsushi Ōkubo
A special firefighting team that fights the spontaneous combustion of people possessed by demons gets a new member--Shinra, a boy who can run at the speed of a rocket.
We own volumes 1-7 (Vol. 7 released on Dec. 5).
Orange, the Complete Collection
by Ichigo Takano
Everyone has regrets in life. So who wouldn't take the chance to change the past if given the opportunity? When 16-year-old Takamiya Naho receives a mysterious letter, claiming to be from her 27-year-old self, her life is suddenly thrown into flux.
Ultraman by Eiichi Shimizu
A new danger threatens the planet and the son of the original Ultraman discovers that his father passed down the "Ultraman Factor" to him and that he possesses incredible powers.
Not sure what manga series to read next?
Take a look at our Teen Manga brochure which lists all of the teen manga series that Middleboro owns, organized by genre. Recommended age levels are also included.
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This Month's Marvelous Museum Pass
Head inside on these cold December days to visit Boston's New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation.Visitors can reach out and touch cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and epaulette sharks as they swim through the The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank, then dive into the Science of Sharks at a brand new exhibit featuring shark species from around the world. Meet three different species of penguins and pet a sea star, meet a lobster, or cradle a hermit crab at the Edge of the Sea's tidepool touch tank. Wind your way along the four-story Giant Ocean Tank and be mesmerized by the 200,000-gallon Caribbean coral reef exhibit teeming with more than 1,000 marine animals.
Each pass admits four people at $10 per person.
The pass is NOT AVAILABLE for Christmas Day.
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Did You Know...
...you can go to the home page of the Library's new website and directly access Novelist Plus, "the secret to finding your next great read?" A trusted source of expert book suggestions, NoveList Plus has reading recommendations for fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. NoveList's expertise in books and reading means that you'll always get great help for finding just the right book. Ask a staff member to show you around the site, or take it for a spin yourself. We know you'll find YOUR next great read.
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Happy Holidays!
May you enjoy all the magical sights and sounds of the holiday season.
Please note that the Library will be closed the following days, in observance of December holidays:
Sat., Dec. 23 ,
Sun., Dec. 24 ,
Mon., Dec. 25, and
Sun., Dec. 31.
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Middleborough Public Library
102 North Main St., Middleborough, MA 02346
508-946-2470
www.midlib.org
Monday--Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on
Fridays.
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