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Library Lines October
2017
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Jeff Belanger Returns!
Perennial favorite national paranormal expert and author Jeff Belanger will return to the Library on
Wed., Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., to present his "Supernatural Evening" multi-media presentation. A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow the program. People who've attended Belanger's other programs at the Library in years past will be pleased to hear that he changes the show every year so each is new and different.
(Please note: this program is geared toward adults and teenagers, and is NOT recommended for children.)
For more than 15 years, Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. His talk presents highlights from his own adventures, a look at the investigating process and compelling audio and visual paranormal evidence. Belanger doesn't simply present ghost stories but, rather, delves into the reasons behind the phenomena.
Belanger also is the founder of Legendtripper.com, and Ghostvillage.com, and has written for
The Boston Globe,
USA Today and other newspapers. He's the series writer and researcher for "Ghost Adventures" on the Travel Channel, and has been a guest on more than 200 other radio and television programs airing on The History Channel, PBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates, National Public Radio, and The BBC.
Belanger's appearance is sponsored by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library, and is free and open to the public.
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Fall into the Library for these Children's Programs
- Thu., Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. - Nancy Kidd brings her Musikgarten class back to the library for kids aged 2-5 and their families. Space is limited. Call or stop by the library to register.
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Wed., Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. - Calling all Home Schoolers and Preschoolers! Take a trip around the world with Creature Teachers. This program explores the diverse habitats of our planet and the animals that live within them. Don't miss the chance to see these live animals up close! No registration required for this free event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
- Mon., Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. - Carol Carver from Self Help Inc.'s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program invites preschoolers and their caregivers to celebrate Pasta Month through stories, songs, and other activities. Space is limited. Call or stop by the library to register.
- Reading to Miss Marilyn's Spaniels is back starting October 16. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot and read to a therapy dog in a relaxed and non-judgmental setting. Call or stop by the library to register.
- Thu., Oct. 19 and 26 at 1:30 p.m. - Kids four to six years old can join Carol Carver for Playful Yoga. Lots of yoga and calming activities each week. Space is limited. Call or stop by the library to register.
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Autumn Social: DJ Dance Party and Costume Swap!
Join us and fellow families in the Library Meeting Room on Sat., Oct. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and enjoy light refreshments, create a trick or treat bag, make a bookmark, swap costumes, enter a raffle, and join in our dance party, complete with tunes and games from noon to 2:00 p.m. with DJ Andy.
Costume attire welcome!
Want to participate in the Costume Swap and have a "green Halloween" this year? Bring in your clean and gently used costumes and/or accessories (like hats, ears, props, etc.) and get a ticket(s) that can be redeemed at the Autumn Social for new-to-you ones! Great for refreshing kids' dress-up clothes too.
Costumes and/or accessories can be turned in to the Children's Desk until
Thur., Oct. 12. We will also be accepting donations from those who do not wish to swap.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Game On! Video Games at the Library
Did you know that you can borrow video games from the library?
Most of us can't afford to buy every video game that looks interesting. That's where the Library can help. Borrowing a video game from the Library is a great way to "test" a game and see whether it's worth buying.
The Library's video game collection includes games on a variety of platforms:
Xbox 360,
Xbox One,
PlayStation 4,
Wii, and
WiiU, and for different age levels: E (Everyone), T (Teen), and M (Mature.) Games for kids and teens are shelved on spinner racks near the computer area of the Main Floor, while M-rated games are located in the audio book room.
Video games can be checked out for two weeks. Teens ages 15 and under must have a parent/guardian fill out a permission slip at the Main Desk before borrowing M-rated games.
Need more play time? You can usually renew a game for another two weeks. Borrowers are limited to one game per library card. Holds may be placed on our game collection with a Middleborough library card.
NEW VIDEO GAMES
These video game titles were recently added. Come check one out!
Fallout 4 (Xbox One, M)
Halo 5 Guardians (Xbox One, 16+)
Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4, T)
Injustice 2 (Xbox One,
T)
Madden 17 (Xbox 360, E)
Madden 18 (Xbox One, E)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (PS4, T)
Prey (Xbox One, M)
Titanfall 2 (Xbox One, M)
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This Month's Marvelous Museum Pass
Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, the Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe.
It's home to more than 100 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingos, sloths, alligators, and more! Visitors have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit the new Explore and Soar area offering a zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands, and camel rides.
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back October 5 through November 5, with more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins. PLEASE NOTE -- there is an extra admission cost for this special program.
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pass admits up to four people at $3 off the regular ticket price. Children 1 and under are free at all times.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Happy Halloween!
Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year so be sure to stop by the Library between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and look for your favorite staff members -- many will be dressed in costume. We'd love to see what you're wearing and you might find a treat or two while you're here.
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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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