News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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June 16, 2021
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It's Time for Our Outdoor Summer Reading Kickoff!
The Summer of 2021 is looking brighter than summer has ever looked before, and we’re bringing you the fun challenges you’ve been waiting for.
The “Tails & Tales” summer reading programs kick off on Mon., June 21, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. with a fun-filled all-ages outdoor Family Fun and Games Day on the lawn of the Middleborough Historical Association, behind the former police station on Jackson Street. Stop by any time with your kids, your grandkids, your parents, and everyone else to try out one of our outdoor games, pick out a book to take home, or have a treat from Mama Deb’s Food Truck (all food will be self-pay). ). Rain date is Tues., June 22, but there will be no food trucks if we have to reschedule the event to that date.
The kickoff event also will feature Silly Faces with Sarah and her balloon animals, a StoryWalk ® at the Memorial Early Childhood Center, and Ms. Marilyn with one of her credentialed family therapy dogs for a meet and greet from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
All tracking of reading and activities this summer will be made online through the Beanstack platform. You can access it at the Library website or through the Beanstack Tracker mobile app (see right). The program runs through Thurs., Aug. 26.
As always, we’ll have programs for everyone, including children, teens and adults. Prizes for reading and participating in a variety of live, in-person, online and at-home activities will be awarded for all ages. You can simply and quickly create accounts for the entire family, making it easier than ever to join in the fun.
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DOWNLOAD THE BEANSTACK MOBILE APP
Download the Beanstack Tracker mobile app to your mobile device so you can easily track your summer reading!
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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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Find out more details about our summer reading programs in this newsletter, on our website, or by calling 508/946-2470, or visiting our Facebook page. |
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Adults Can Read for Fun and Win Great Prizes, Too!
Have fun this summer while learning more about the Library and all we have to offer adults. Read, write, listen and explore to complete Library activities.
Each completed activity will earn you one chance to win one of six prizes: our grand prize of two tickets to a whale watching excursion with Captain John Boats in Plymouth, or one of five $50 Amazon gift cards!
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the program in late August. One prize per person, and you must be at least 18 years old to participate in this program. Pre-register here and watch our newsletter all summer for news and updates.
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Swing into Summer Reading on June 21 |
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The Children's Summer Reading Program begins Mon., June 21 and runs through Thurs., Aug. 26. Kids up to grade 6 can earn virtual badges and tickets by reading and/or completing activities. What counts as reading? Being read to, reading to someone, reading to yourself, audiobooks, magazines, ebooks, graphic novels, books from home, and anything else you can think of. As long as you are enjoying stories it counts!
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For every four hours you read up to 16 hours, you'll earn five virtual tickets. At 20 hours, you can earn 10 tickets for every 10 hours until you reach 60. You get to choose which prizes you want to try to win with your virtual tickets. |
Three Grand Prizes
Participants could win a $50 Amazon gift card, a Pizza & Ice Cream Package, or a private storytime visit and gift at Ponderosa PACA farm in Middleboro.
Read 30 hours or more to be entered into a special drawing for five additional prizes.
Earn even more virtual tickets by completing activity badges. These include fun challenges such as scavenger hunts, building and making projects, active options and more.
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Looking for a screen-free summer? Stop by the Library to pick up a paper BINGO sheet and reading log. You can enter the information online yourself after your child completes it or send it in to the Library and we'll do it for you. |
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Tails & Tales is sponsored by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, CSLP and supported by the National Women's Hockey League team Boston Pride and by the generosity of the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library.
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Reading with Miss Marilyn's Spaniels |
Ms. Marilyn and her credentialed family therapy pets will be running an outdoor session of their reading program at the Library on Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. starting June 24.
Sign your child up for a 20-minute slot including a meet and greet and then reading time. Children can practice and improve their reading skills in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Call the Library at 508/946-2470 or stop by to sign up. Please only sign up for two sessions at first in order to allow others a chance to participate. When you register, let us know what book your child will be bringing to read. Ms. Marilyn will be getting a second copy to follow along and allow for maintaining physical distancing. If you would like us to help you choose, please ask.
This program will meet outside of the Children's room in the Nature Playspace area. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
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Fri., June 18: Meet wetlands critters this week, the final group in the Freshwater Biome. Click here to learn about how alligators can climb trees (even with their short legs) and minks purr when they're happy.
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Fri., June 25: Desert Biome animals. Learn about Bactrian Camels, who can drink up to 40 gallons of water at a time, and Dung Beetles. They'll cool off their feet in other animals' poop! Look here for more of these fun facts.
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Visit the Memorial Early Childhood Center (MECC) across from the Library, from Mon., June 21 through Sun., June 27 for a StoryWalk® featuring the book Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev. The StoryWalk® will be available by the start of the Library's kickoff event at 1:00 p.m. on June 21.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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This program is made possible through the CARES Act funding to Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Additional support provided by the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library. |
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Tiny Tots in the Park on Wednesdays |
Join Miss Amanda every Wednesday starting June 23 at 9:30 a.m. through July 28 for a story, songs and rhymes that build early literacy skills.
Tiny Tots at the Park is geared toward babies and up to three-year-olds and their caregiver(s). Siblings are always welcome.
Please bring a blanket or seat. This program will meet outdoors at the park near Pierce Playground just down the street from the Library. Social distancing is encouraged.
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In the case of inclement weather, Tiny Tots will move online using Zoom.
To sign up for program updates and the inclement weather list for the Zoom link, please call the Library at 508/946-2470.
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Animal Yoga For Kids
Kids ages 4-10 are encouraged to sign up for Animal Yoga with local kid yoga instructor Jess Penella. Animal Yoga will take place at Battis Field. In the case of inclement weather it will be moved to a virtual option using Zoom.
Space is limited. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat or blanket. Social distancing is encouraged. Call the Library at 508/946-2470 or stop by to sign up.
There will be two sessions. Sign up for the one that works best for your family.
Thurs., June 24 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Tues., June 29 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Storytime on the Farm at Soule Homestead |
Do you have a farm-loving little one? Join Miss Amanda and the staff at Soule Homestead (46 Soule St. in Middleboro) for a preschool-aged Storytime on the Farm on Mon., June 28 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a great book and then meet a different farm animal up close each week. Best for children ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s). Siblings are always welcome.
This is a working farm and we will be outdoors so please dress accordingly. Space is limited and this program may be weather dependent. Social distancing is encouraged. Call the Library at 508/946-2470 or stop by to sign up.
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Take the Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Read and complete fun activities for the chance to be a winner of one of nine Grand Prizes this summer in the Teen Summer Reading Program beginning Mon., June 21. Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to read what they want and log their time using the online platform, Beanstack.
Each time you reach a reading milestone, you'll earn a virtual badge to cheer you on, plus virtual raffle tickets toward nine raffle prizes. Readers can also participate in themed activities that will test your mental, physical, and creative skills in order to earn more activity badges and tickets. Badges range from cooking, crafting, and writing to virtual escape rooms, outdoor adventure, and getting active.
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Nichols Middle School Students
In collaboration with the Nichols Middle School, students entering grades 6-8 this fall can complete their school summer reading requirement by participating in the Library's summer reading program.
Incoming 6th graders have the choice to participate in the children's program or the teen program. Both programs work the same way, but offer different prizes.
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Prizes
Participants who complete 12 hours of reading will earn a free book from a selection of titles. Readers who log 20 or more hours will be automatically entered into the Amazon Reading Raffle for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Grand Raffle prizes include gift cards to Amazon, Cumberland Farms, Dairy Queen, Dunkin' Donuts, The Game Reserve, Target, the movies, and more.
Funding for this program was made possible by the generous support of Dairy Queen and the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Tails & Tales is sponsored by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, CSLP and supported by the National Women's Hockey League team Boston Pride and by the generosity of the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library.
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The Big Library
Read Returns with The Quiet Girl
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Visit OverDrive or the Libby app to check out S. F. Kosa's book, The Quiet Girl, anytime starting Mon. June 28 through Mon., July 12, as there will be no limit on the number of people reading the same book at the same time.
Good girls keep quiet. But quiet girls can’t stay silent forever—and the consequences are sure to make some noise.
When Alex arrives in Provincetown to patch things up with his new wife, Mina, he finds an empty wine glass in the sink, her wedding ring on the desk, and a string of questions in her wake. The police believe that Mina, a successful romance author, simply left, their marriage crumbling before it truly began.
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But what Alex finds in their empty cottage points him toward a different reality: Mina has always carried a secret. And now she’s disappeared.
In her debut thriller, Massachusetts-based Kosa presents a tightly woven book sure to inspire questions about trauma, memory, and how well we ever know the people we love.
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"Book Blurbs" -- What We've Been Reading
Periodically, we bring you a brief Book Blurb from the staff about what we've been reading/watching/playing. This week, recommendations from our Children's Room staff: Miss Amanda and Lori Salotto.
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Amanda: I read Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. The newest in this popular series, Bear has a hard time waiting for a surprise party. Filled with wonderfully repetitive text, this book features all the characters found in Wilson's other "Bear" books and features a lesson on patience and friendship. When Bear becomes so impatient that he causes a mess, it's a scramble to make things right just in time. You'll enjoy this book if you like the rest of the series or if you have a celebration coming up. |
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Click on the blue link above to place a hold on the print copy in the SAILS catalog.
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Lori: Inspired by true events, Atlantic Crossing is the untold story of the Norwegian Crown Princess becoming an influential figure in world politics during World War II, depicting the tragic events of the war from a unique and unseen perspective. Starring Sofia Helin and Kyle MacLachlan.
Click on the blue DVD title above to place a hold on this title.
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Thinking About Book Donations? |
From one of our favorite newsletters, BookRiot, comes an article in the June 8 issue by Tirzah Price, "Please Don't Donate These Books" with what we thought was excellent advice about what can be the confusing process of what to do with books you no longer want or need. (Please note: the Middleboro Public Library is currently still NOT accepting book donations.)
For most people, tossing a book out can be emotionally difficult, so we tend to want to find places to donate them no matter what their condition, publication year, or relevance to today's world. The article provides helpful advice from a former librarian and bookseller about what organizations can and cannot accept and why, and might give you a little extra strength if you find yourself having to pass on a beloved volume.
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News About Our Marvelous Museum Passes |
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The Buttonwood Park Zoo is no longer requiring timed-ticketing through the online reservation system on their website. You'll need to pick up the pass from the Library and are now allowed up to six people to visit at no charge. Passes are NOT valid on Mondays or Saturdays.
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The Boston Children's Museum is open again! For the month of June they will admit a limited number of visitors per session with a date-specific library promotion code. You must retrieve your printed code/paper pass from the Library and use it to book a timed reservation online for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only. (They're open Saturdays and Sundays, but don't honor Library passes on those days.) You must present the paper pass at the museum box office when you visit.
The Museum will monitor attendance numbers throughout June and may increase capacity for July.
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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 newsletter, we'll provide links to a few trusted and respected sources.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named June the National Vaccine Month of Action. It's a collaborative effort between national organizations, community-based partners, and everyday people, serving as trusted messengers, listening to people’s concerns and helping them make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccinations.
The goal is to get as many people as possible their first vaccine dose by July 4.
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