News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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November 18, 2020
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Special Thanksgiving Week Hours
Please note our special hours during Thanksgiving week.
Wed., Nov. 25 -- 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 26/Thanksgiving -- Closed
Fri., Nov. 27 -- Closed
Sat., Nov. 28 -- 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Of course, our digital services like Overdrive ebooks and audiobooks and Creativebug are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
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Kahoot with Us Next Week and Win an Amazon Gift Card!
Spots are still available to Kahoot with us!
Thanksgiving 2020 won't be the same holiday we've celebrated our whole lives, so here's a chance to get together virtually with friends and family around a Kahoot. (See below for details.)
This trivia game can be played by lots of people at once, as long as they receive an invitation. There's no limit to the number of people you can invite to play with you gathered around each device, whether it's a laptop/desktop, tablet or cell phone.
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TEST YOUR THANKSGIVING
KNOWLEDGE ON KAHOOT
In the spirit of the holiday, we're offering a Thanksgiving-themed Kahoot this year. This multiple choice quiz can be played any time Thanksgiving week, between Mon., Nov. 23 and Sun., Nov. 29.
A $25 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the team with the most correct answers.
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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 is provided by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library. |
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Final Zoom Genealogy Workshop TODAY:
"Using DNA Results in Your Research"
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Our final genealogy workshop is today and there's still time to register! David Martin, chairman of the Education Committee of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society will present "Using DNA Results in Your Genealogy Research."
Class will take place on Zoom on Wed., Nov. 18 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
To register, call the Library at 508/946-2470 or email Reference Librarian Libby Fox. You'll receive additional information and a link for the Zoom session prior to the start time for the class.
Thanks to the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library for sponsoring this program.
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Crafting Kits Are Here in Time for the Holidays!
Sign up today to receive a crafting kit with everything you need to create this funky felted bracelet in time for Christmas. (Or maybe you'd like to gift yourself this year. We won't tell.)
Your crafting kit will have all the supplies required for a finished piece, although colors may vary. Video instructions will be available on Creativebug. You'll need your library card to log in or create a new account. Happy felting!
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WHAT IS CREATIVEBUG?
Creativebug is an online collection of arts and crafts video tutorials that you can access free with your Middleborough Public Library card. You can watch expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking, and more.
To get started with Creativebug, go to Creativebug, enter your library card information, and click log In.
On your first visit to Creativebug, you’ll need to create an account. Enter your name, email address, and then create a password. When you’re finished, click submit.
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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 is provided by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library. |
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Miss Amanda's Newest Storytime Room |
Click anywhere on the image to get started!
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NEED HOLIDAY HELP?
Times are tough and with the holidays coming, your family might need a little extra help this year. Check out these great resources for gifts, food, or clothing by calling the numbers provided, or clicking on the links below.
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Join Us for Tiny Tots!
Join Miss Amanda for stories, rhymes, songs and early literacy activities on Wed., Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9 at 9:30 a.m. Best for babies, toddlers and preschool ages.
Come to one session or all of them, but you must register for at least one to acquire the link. Participants will be muted during the story time portion. Silly, sleepy, and hungry kids are welcome.
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Fri., Nov. 27: Did you know November is National Peanut Butter Lovers' Month? You only have a few more days to celebrate, so make your favorite nut butter and jelly sandwich or check out one of our peanut buttery books.
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Spotlight on New Teen Titles
From graphic novel and novel-in-verse memoirs to fantasy-adventure sequels, here are some of our newly-purchased titles for teen readers.
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A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life. Gr. 7+
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Tyler Feder shares her story of her mother's first oncology appointment to facing reality as a motherless daughter in this frank and refreshingly funny graphic memoir.
Gr. 7+
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Incarcerated teen Quan Banks writes letters to Justyce McCallister, with whom he bonded years before over family issues, about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system. Gr. 9+
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Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family...and himself. Gr. 9+
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After her conservative Muslim parents catch her kissing her girlfriend Ariana, Rukhsana Ali finds herself whisked off to Bangladesh and must find the courage to fight for the right to choose her own path. Gr. 9+
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The author recounts her traumatic childhood, with a mother suffering from mental illness, unhappy experiences in a series of foster homes, and her discovery of her love of writing, which eventually helped her overcome the hazards of her life. [Verse Memoir] Gr. 9+
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A conclusion to the best-selling series finds high king Eugenides preparing to defend the Lesser Peninsula from an invasion by the ruthless Mede empire, an effort that is complicated by a prophecy that foretells a king’s death. Gr. 8+
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Collected stories from Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness nonprofit that celebrate the quiet influence of kindness in today’s world and the examples of young people whose acts of bravery and resilience demonstrate the universal power of caring for others. Gr. 6+
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A follow-up to the best-selling The Gilded Wolves finds a remorseful Severin searching for a lost artifact of power in the icy heart of Russia, where a string of unsolved murders makes his team question the origins of an ancient myth. Gr. 9+
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About OverDrive and the Libby App But Were Afraid to Ask |
Here are a few tips for getting the most out of Libby.
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Just cannot WAIT to find out how your book ends? Adjust the playback speed so that the narrator's voice speeds up! You'll find out whodunit way faster than if you were reading it yourself. Simply tap the odometer icon at the top of your screen. Then, choose a preset speed or drag on the “fine-tune” slider to set a custom speed.
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Sign up for push notifications to receive alerts about your books. Choose which notifications you'd like to receive from the Libby menu under "Manage Notifications," including: when a hold becomes available; when a loan is about to expire; and when a loan has expired.
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See your audiobook progress: You can see your current position, your progress as a percentage, and the remaining time in the audiobook at the top of the player. You can see your progress in the current chapter next to the “Chapters” button (or chapter name). The time elapsed is on the left, and the time remaining is on the right.
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See your place in line for a hold After you place a hold, go to Shelf > Holds and tap the calendar icon to see your place in line. You’ll also see your approximate wait time, the number of copies in use, and the number of people waiting.
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This Week's Marvelous Museum Pass
Little by little, our favorite places are starting to re-open. This week, we're pleased to announce that library passes are available once again for the Patriots Hall of Fame at Patriot Place in Foxboro. It's an exciting, innovative and interactive, modern museum experience for all ages that takes guests through Patriots and New England football history in 20,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The Hall of Fame offers an inclusive, user-friendly setting honoring and promoting individuals that have made exceptional contributions to the New England Patriots, and collects and preserves Patriots and New England football historical information and artifacts.
Each pass admits two people for free. Please note: The Hall of Fame currently is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
This pass is sponsored by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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We Need Your Help!
We've searched high and low over the years to find copies of the Middleboro Gazette newspaper that are missing from our collection.
Given all the clutter clearing people have been doing the past few months, we're wondering if you might come across old editions of the paper that we could use.
Please don't send us anything without checking this list first, because when we say "old" we mean old.
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Here's what we're looking for:
1869-1892
1894-1896
1898-1902
January-May 1903
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"Library To Go" Bundles For Adults
Use this "menu" to try our "Library to Go" program. You can request a book bundle consisting of three books and one DVD chosen from the adult collection based on your order. Choose from among themed bundles such as "Best Sellers," History Makers" (biography/memoir), or "You Can't Make This Stuff Up' (nonfiction). |
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Book Bundles for Kids
The Children's Room also offers book bundles for kids. If you want to borrow books about a certain subject and don't have specific titles in mind, our librarians will select them for you. Fill out the "book bundles" form, and we'll be in touch to work out all the details.
You've got options! You can either visit us to pick up your bundle at the Main Desk or, if you prefer, request curbside pickup by scheduling a time at your convenience. Just remember to bring your library card!
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Curbside Pickup Reminders
Schedule your own Curbside Pickup appointment using your SAILS library card number and PIN. Start at our Curbside Pickup Portal, log in, and choose an available date and time to pick up items you have waiting for you at the Library.
Once booked, you may change your appointment if needed, and can even check in with us when you've arrived at your scheduled time.
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Click here to read our full curbside pickup guidelines.
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Please note: appointments must be scheduled at least an hour in advance of your desired pickup time to give staff adequate time to prepare your materials. |
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1.) CDC COVID Data Tracker Look here for information on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started tracking these statistics on January 21. You'll also find a map of the total COVID cases in the U.S. reported to the CDC by state and territory.
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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. |
2.) Look here for a county-by-county breakdown of the number of cases and deaths across the country.
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Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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