News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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September 23, 2020
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We're Open Later!
We're extending our opening hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting Wed., Sept. 30.
Our new library hours will be:
Mondays and Tuesdays -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays -- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stop in to borrow materials or use our computers. Our curbside pickup service is available for those who prefer not to come in the building. |
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Registration Reminder for These October Programs
Registration is open for these three October programs offered online on Zoom.
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Liz Barbour Bakes Bread on Zoom!
Chef Liz Barbour returns on Wed., Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. for an online class, "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes." Liz will walk you through the making of the dough and show you how to bake your first loaves of delicious artisan bread. Grab your spouse, partner, kids, or friends and join the fun.
You MUST register for this class. Simply follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yDHB7YA2RxiUUNqs9JCn-A
After you've registered, you'll receive a one-time login and password for the class. You DO NOT need a Zoom account nor do you need to create an account.
If joining via computer: click on the link provided in the confirmation email.
If joining via smartphone or tablet: you may need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings application. It's free and doesn't require an account.
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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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Genealogy Class: Introduction
He'll conduct a three-workshop series online in October and November. It's suggested (but NOT required), that you attend all three sessions.
Classes will take place on Zoom on Wed., Oct. 14 and 28 and 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 a few days prior to the class.
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Tim Weisberg Presents "Presidential Paranormal" For All Ages
No need to worry you won't get a seat at this year's Tim Weisberg presentation as he'll be talking to us via Zoom. Join us online on Wed., Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. for "Presidential Paranormal."
You'll learn about paranormal activity at the White House and its famous residents like Lincoln, Eisenhower, and Carter. And, of course, there'll be time at the program's end for all your most pressing questions. Appropriate for all ages.
You must email Reference Librarian Libby Fox to register for this program. The Zoom link for the program will be sent in late October. You also can call the Library at 508/946-2470 and ask for the reference desk.
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Teens, You Can Paint Like Georgia O'Keefe!
Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to join us for a two-hour Zoom painting workshop on Thurs., Oct. 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with seasoned artist and instructor Greg Maichack.
In this new hands-on workshop, participants will have fun producing their own pastel painting inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s mural, The Miracle Flower.
Before the event, registrants will be able to pick up already-quarantined supplies to be used in creating a 12″ x 18″ pastel painting of their very own.
No experience necessary! Space is limited.
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This project is supported in part from a grant from the Middleborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional support was provided by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library. |
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Workshop: Getting Started Homeschooling
Join other families on Zoom on Tues., Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. for an online workshop aimed at providing resources and support to those that may be new to homeschooling or still considering this option.
Milva McDonald of the Advocates for Homeschool Education in Massachusetts will be facilitating. Space is limited, so email Children's Librarian Amanda Meyer to register.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Tiny Tots is Back!
Join Miss Amanda for stories, rhymes, songs and early literacy activities on Zoom starting Wed., Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. and continuing on Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. (This is a new day and time.) You can attend one or all of the sessions.
Best for babies, toddlers and preschool ages. Silly, sleepy and hungry kids are all welcome. Participants will be muted during the story time portion.
Families must register to acquire the Zoom link.
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Fri., Sept. 25: Let's celebrate Little League Month!
Check here to read about the origins of baseball and the history of Little League from 1938-2017.
You can also go to Library's website, click on the Kids homepage and then click on Gale in Context. Search for "little league" to read an article about girls playing in the League. |
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Fall Into Reading Challenge
Kids up to 6th grade can join in a fun, fall-themed reading challenge starting Mon, Oct. 5.
Participate through the Beanstack app, the website, or offline using this printable handout. For the website and app, you can use your log-in from the Summer Reading program.
Kids will have until Sat., Nov. 14 to log reading time and complete five Activity Badges. Do as little or as much as you want.
Are your kids reading or listening to stories for school? All of this time can count toward their fall reading challenge.
Earn virtual tickets for logging time and completing fall-based activities. Participants can choose the grand prize(s) they want to try to win. Three lucky readers will receive a $25 Target gift card, a $25 Amazon gift card, or a surprise bag of library goodies.
Happy reading!
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This program is funded through the generosity of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library. |
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PRE-REGISTER NOW!
If you participated in a summer reading program this year, you'll be using the same user name and password to enroll in the Fall Reading Challenge.
If you're new to Beanstack, our online reading platform, you can either register through the Beanstack website or download the Beanstack Tracker App for Android and iOs devices.
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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.
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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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"Book Blurbs" -- What We've Been Reading |
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Every few weeks, we bring you a brief Book Blurb from the staff about what we've been reading. This week we offer a collection of books to peruse compiled by Library Technician Stephanie Nelson in anticipation of her family's September 11 visit to Battleship Cove in Fall River. |
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On a chilly, gray morning, my family and I visited Battleship Cove, about a 30-minute drive from Middleborough. We toured five vessels in the fleet: the USS Massachusetts, USS Joseph P Kennedy Jr, USS Lionfish (a submarine), Hiddensee (a Russian ship), and PT-617.
While some areas were under construction, there was still so much to see. The USS Massachusetts was a long hike, with its multiple levels of stairs and doorways to climb through. It had an ice cream parlor, butcher shop, and hospital, as well as bunk rooms, boiler room and missile hatch rooms. We loved imagining what it must have been like for the sailors living on this ship.
Aboard the USS Kennedy there was a world map marked with pinpoints of where, when, and how U.S. ships had sunk during WWII. On the USS Lionfish submarine, we discovered bunks located right over the torpedos!
Leading up to our adventure we read a variety of books to enhance our learning experience. Everything on the following list can be ordered through SAILS.
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A Battleship Cove Book List for Kids |
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Curbside Pickup Reminders
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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.
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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Click here to read our full curbside pickup guidelines.
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Last Call to be Counted!
The deadline to submit your information to be counted in the Federal 2020 Census is Wed., Sept. 30 (one week from today).
Make sure to participate by filling out your census form online or by phone.
Feeling pretty good because you submitted your form months ago? Look here to keep track of how many households in your community, and communities across the country, have responded.
Need a good trivia question you can pose to friends and family?
Q: Which five states currently have the top response rates?
A: Idaho, West Virginia, Hawaii, Maine, and Kansas.
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This Week's Marvelous Museum Pass
Museums all over New England are starting to re-open. This week, we're pleased to announce that library passes are available once again for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. A few rules have changed, so please be sure to read the new guidelines below.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston features a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, silver, ceramics, rare books, and archival objects collected by Gardner herself from ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, Asia, the Islamic world and 19th-century France and America.
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Reserve your day-specific pass through the Library.
- Pick up the paper pass from the library any time during the three days leading up to your visit.
- Provided with your pass will be instructions to purchase discounted, advance tickets online using a special promo code. This code can only be redeemed for the day you have reserved.
- Your library pass must be presented to the museum with your pre-reserved ticket purchased online.
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Musical Moment of the Week |
Boston-based drummer Chris Georgenes brings us another online collaboration with this beautiful rendition of Sting's "Shape of My Heart."
Fans of the FX police drama, "The Shield," will recognize actor Michael Chiklis, who does an impressive job singing lead vocals.
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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. |
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Feeling unwell but not sure what's wrong? Check your symptoms with the Commonwealth's Buoy online assessment tool. Please note: this is NOT to be used in place of emergency medical care or professional medical advice. |
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