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Library Lines June 24,
2020
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Now Hear This!
Due dates for all library items currently checked out have now been extended until
Fri., July 31. No need to worry about late fees or rushing your checkouts back to the book return. This covers all items checked out since before we closed, and those picked up since then through our curbside service.
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Your Online 2020 Summer
Reading
Program is Underway!
The "Imagine Your Story" virtual summer reading programs are now underway. Kids, teens and adults can register and participate any time until
Thur., August 13.
Prizes for reading and participating in a variety of online and at-home activities will be awarded for all ages. New this year is the Beanstack Tracker mobile app where you can participate right from your mobile device. We've also added the ability to create accounts for the entire family, making it easier than ever to join in the fun.
For patrons without access to the internet at home, or for those looking for a screen-free activity, you can request a packet of print materials from the Library. Please contact Amanda Meyer, Children's Librarian, at 508/946-2470.
Imagine Your Story Summer Reading programs are sponsored by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and supported through the generosity of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library. The Beanstack summer reading platform is made possible by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and with the assistance of the Massachusetts Library System.
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Curbside Pickup Available
for (Almost) All!
Much as he tries on a daily basis, this persistent critter cannot take out anything from the Library but YOU can. Try our by-appointment
curbside pickup service.
Place holds for items from our Middleboro collection that you'd like to request by logging into your
SAILS account and searching the catalog. You also may phone or email us your requests at 508/946-2470 ext. 1 or
midlib@sailsinc.org.
Once your items are ready, you will be called to schedule your pickup. Curbside hours have been extended on the weekdays. Pickup is now available
Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as staffing allows.
Click
here
to read our full curbside pickup guidelines.
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Everything You Always
Wanted to Know About OverDrive and the Libby App
But Were Afraid to Ask
Gilbert Cruz, in
The New York Times
, recently wrote a piece we found helpful about
how to dive into Stephen King's works
if you've always wanted to read some of his 70 books but didn't know where to start.
Our OverDrive collection is loaded with more than 100 audio books and e-books of King's titles or in the Libby App on your mobile device.
If you're new to borrowing e-books and digital audio
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Summer Programs for Kids
Wed., June 24, 10:30 a.m. -- Join Miss Amanda for a story time on the Library's
Facebook page. She'll read
Waking Dragons by Jane Yolen, show you how to make a fire-breathing dragon puppet, and recommend some books you can pick up through curbside service.
LEGO Week June 29-July 2 -- Calling all builders! Break out your Legos, Duplos, or building materials of any kind and watch the Library's
Facebook page for a new challenge each day.
Kids who participate by posting a picture of their creation to our Facebook page every day, or emailing them to Miss Amanda,
will be entered into a drawing for a Lego-themed prize pack! This will include some Legos, books and more. Winner will be announced during the Zoom Lego meet up,
1:00 p.m. on Thurs., July 2.
All kids can see what others have created throughout the week and share their own masterpiece. Register
here
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Crafternoons: posted
Mondays
-- Pick up a kit at the library to follow along with the first session on July 6. Ten available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to reserve and schedule your curbside pickup.
Fairytale STEM Story times on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
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Parents Corner
Coloring Kits
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must call to reserve a kit and schedule a curbside pick-up time. Each kit contains a coloring book, crayons, and materials to create four bookmarks. Watch for more kits in the future.
If you're wondering how to make the transition to a "new normal" with your children, you might want to sign up for this FREE workshop offered through Self Help Inc., CFCE.
"Navigating the World in the New Normal"
is set to take place virtually
tonight, Wed., June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Registration required.
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Hot Summer Reads for Teens
You don't need the beach to escape with a fun read (although it would be really nice right about now). Sit by the pool, on your deck, or under a tree--anywhere you can put your feet up--and dive in!
What do the queen bee, star athlete, valedictorian, stoner, loner, and music geek all have in common? They were all invited to a scholarship dinner, only to discover it's a trap. Someone has locked them into a room with a bomb, a syringe filled with poison, and a note saying they have an hour to pick someone to kill...or else everyone dies. Grades 9-12.
Aurora, the human trigger for an ancient weapon built to destroy a world-conquering power, and the members of the Aurora Legion must evade a variety of forces, all out to control her if she does not succeed in managing her new powers. Start with the first book: Aurora Rising.
Grades 8-12.
From the author of Jack of Hearts (and other parts) comes a sweet and screwball comedy that critiques the culture of toxic masculinity as it is experienced by a 16-year-old youth at an LGBTQ+ summer camp where he reinvents himself to attract a crush's attention. Grades 10-12.
When her magical kingdom's ailing ruler invokes an ancient tradition to identify his successor, a lowly stable girl who possesses the ability to commune with animals is chosen as a human sacrifice during a high-risk desert crossing involving three ruthless heirs. Grades 7-12.
Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Netflix/Hallmark Channel rom-coms, this is the story of a girl who decides to give in to the universe and just say yes to everything, bringing her friendship, new experiences, and, if she lets her guard down, true love.
Grades 9-12.
Sign up for
Teen Summer Reading
Read this summer for a chance to win one of
eight grand prizes.
Help us reach our Community Reading goal of 300,000 minutes. Every minute you read makes a difference.
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"Your Two Cents Worth"-- Quick Tips to Help Manage Your Account
1. L
ooking for an easy way to decide what to read, watch or listen to next? Start at your SAILS account log-in page and look for the words, "New Titles Sign-up Middleboro" under the tiny house icon. Clicking on that phrase will take you to our Next Reads newsletter service.
Just choose the areas (romance, science/nature, historical fiction, etc.) that interest you. Click on the newsletter name to read a brief description and view the latest issue. Ready to sign-up? Just follow the easy on-screen steps.
2. Did you know you can pay your overdue fines online through your SAILS account with a debit or credit card? Simply log into your account, click "My Account" then "Fines" and "Accept the Terms." You'll see a breakdown of your current fines. Follow the on-screen prompts and provide your debit/credit card information to complete the transaction.
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We've Spruced Up the Place
We've been working hard
on sprucing up the main floor since we were given the go-ahead to return to the Library.
We've moved the adult collection to make access to books much easier. Shelves have been spaced out for
better browsing, books have been moved to higherlevels so no one has to stoop down to look for things near the floor, we added new signage, and we've changed the layout to make it easier to find things.
Once you're back, we hope you'll agree it's a much improved experience.
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Musical Moment
of
the Week
Here's another incredible online musical collaboration, created in spite of the limitations of social distancing.
It's been 35 years since "We Are the World" was released by USA For Africa. During the 2020 pandemic, this group of 25 buskers and musicians from Dublin have released their own, updated version of the unforgettable song.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the incredible creativity, skill, and technology that made this possible. Just click here.
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"Museum Pass"
Taliesen West in Scottsdale, AZ, the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, and Falling Water in PA are just three of the magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) masterpieces using social media to make videos and tours of their properties available to the public during their physical closures.
Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m., many public FLW sites will share #WrightVirtualVisits via their social media. These clips provide interesting and informal glimpses into the design and history of the properties.
Don't use social media? Just visit SaveWright.org for a round-up all of the #WrightVirtualVisits videos. No social media accounts necessary.
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COVID-19 Critical Content
We know you've got lots of sites where you can go to get information on the Coronavirus pandemic, so each week, we'll provide links to a few trusted and respected sources.
Massachusetts continues to open up more businesses, according to the Baker/Polito administration Reopening Massachusetts plan. Starting this week, indoor table service, retail dressing rooms, and more will become available. For a more detailed look at the Step 2/Phase 2 changes, click
here.
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Lost Your Card?
If you've lost your card or just can't find it right now, and want to tap into all of the great online library resources,
SAILS has got you covered. You can register online for a temporary card that will work for two months. Click
here
to register for a temporary card. Once we open, you'll have to come visit to get a permanent card, but this will allow you to access all we have to offer in the meantime.
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Middleborough Public Library
102 North Main St., Middleborough, MA 02346
508-946-2470
Currently -- Closed until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When we re-open:
Monday--Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sundays: noon - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays
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