News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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Library Lines
August 31, 2022
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Library Will be Open on Fridays Starting Sept. 9! |
We're excited to announce that the Library will now be open every Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., starting Fri., Sept. 8.
Please note -- our Saturday hours also are changing: instead of closing at 3:00 p.m., we'll be closing at 2:00 p.m. every Saturday.
Hope to see you here!
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Laugh and Learn with Dave Maloof |
Who doesn't need a good laugh these days? We all do, that's who. So imagine a comedy club in the Library and you’ve got “Laugh & Learn,” an educational show that entertains while it explains.
He’ll also perform his own comedy songs, (singing while playing ukulele or keyboard) including “My Wife Is In Love with the Dog” and his parody of “Hush Little Baby,” as well as some of his own jokes (including the one about how his
daughter doesn’t even look like him).
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This program is appropriate for adults and kids, ages 10 and up . Registration is required as seating is limited. Call 508/946-2470 or email Reference/Adult Services Librarian Libby Fox.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Middleborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Seven Adults Won Great Summer Reading Prizes! |
Our Adult Summer Reading Program has ended for another year. Of registered adults who earned at least one activity badge, we randomly selected six lucky patrons to win prizes. The more activities you completed, the better your chances were to win a prize. And these folks were all very active in the program.
Congratulations to Tami G., the grand prize winner of a $150 gift certificate to the KOA campgrounds in Middleborough, and to Michele B., who came within seven marshmallows of guessing the exact number of treats in a jar on the reference desk (740). Michele wins a set of telescoping roasting sticks and a bag of chocolate-stuffed marshmallows.
Also winning a $25 Amazon gift card to a local eating establishment were: Melissa M. (Boston Tavern), Kathleen G. (the Cabin), Courtney A. (the Charred Oak Tavern), Sarah B. (Fisher's Pub), and Brittany S. (the Main Ingredient).
Congratulations to all our winners, and thanks to everyone who took the time to participate this summer. We hope to have you back in 2023. We welcome suggestions as to how the program could be improved. Reach out to Libby Fox, Reference and Adult Services Librarian, with your ideas.
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Middleborough Public Library Book Clubs |
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Ellie and her Bookies
The Library's longest-running book club, they've been meeting since 2010. Currently, they gather here the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (No meetings are held in July, August or November.) They read a range of books, including fiction, nonfiction and biographies. For more information, email leader Ellie Osborne.
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Mystery Lovers Book Club
If you've ever wanted a good book that keeps you guessing with a great group of people to discuss it with, this group would be a nice fit for you. A great detective novel is something to really embrace, after all. They meet here on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except in November) .To learn more, email leader Ronnie Haywood.
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Non-Fiction Book Club
Are you a fan of nonfiction? Are you having a difficult time finding books that you love? Join us at the Library as we share both great and not-so-great nonfiction reads, and our opinions about them. There's no common title -- you choose your own book and can discuss it with the group if you’d like. There's never pressure to talk; you can just listen, if you prefer. Zoom in to the meeting if you aren’t able to attend in person. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Reference/Adult Services Library Libby Fox.
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club
Our newest book club will hold its first meeting in September when readers of sci-fi and fantasy will have a chance to discuss their shared love. They meet here on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please email leader Judy Hall for more information. |
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While these next two groups aren't affiliated with the Library, you can pick up your copy of the month's selection here as we place orders for the titles weeks in advance. We also keep lists of upcoming book selections so you can always check in with us about what these groups are reading next. |
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Oak Point Book Club
This group of readers meets at Oak Point on the last Monday of each month. They choose selections from a wide range of book choices and are interested in many genres. If you're interested in attending one of their meetings, please email Gail Wershing.
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Middleborough Council on Aging Book Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Council on Aging. If you're interested in attending, please call Kathy Medeiros at 508/946-2490 or email her.
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Wampanoag Stories and Songs with Kitty Hendricks-Miller
Kitty Hendricks-Miller (Nenaweetah) was born and raised a Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen and is Otter Clan. On Tues., Sept. 6 at 1:00 p.m., she'll share artifacts, stories and songs with participants as well as insights into Wampanoag history and traditional arts and lifeways.
Hendricks-Miller currently is the Indian Education Coordinator for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Education Department. She has managed and supervised the Wampanoag Food ways Exhibit at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and was museum manager at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum.
This program is for families with kids age 5-8. Space is limited so please call the Library to register at 508/946-2470.
Ms. Hendricks-Miller's appearance is generously supported by the Wilfred M. Silvia Library Trust.
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Children's Summer Reading Program
We did it! Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our community goal of 300,000 minutes. This puts our Library in the drawing for Boston Bruins prizes.
All of the winners of the grand prize drawings for the Children's Summer Reading program have been notified. Congrats to Jr., Aveline, Elizabeth, Sean, and Eliana for taking home top prizes. An additional eight prizes also were awarded to participants. Anyone who needs to pick up prizes, books earned, or bookplates has until Thurs., Sept. 8 to do so.
If you didn't win this summer, you'll have another chance coming soon. Watch for updates on our Fall Challenge.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! |
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Start the school year off right and make sure your family has access to books and other resources that will help your child(ren) succeed.
Parents or guardians can bring a photo ID and proof of residence (a lease, bill or other piece of mail with a current address on it) to the Library to sign up for a card.
If your child can write his/her own name, it might be time to get them their own library card.
Have you lost your card? Stop in and see how we can help you replace it, and see what fun we have planned all month.
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School is here! Are you in need of a backpack and school supplies? Stop by the Children's Room and ask at the desk.
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Congratulations to our Teen Readers!
Another summer reading challenge is over. Thank you to all who participated in our Teen program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Kudos to everyone who logged their reading time and completed activities. You did a wonderful job.
Teens read a total of 2,005 hours (120,300 minutes) and participated in 1,071 activities.
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PICK UP PRIZES
Anyone who has registered for the teen challenge and hasn't selected a free book can still do so through Thurs., Sept. 8.
Stop by the Main Floor Circulation Desk and let us know you'd like your prize book.
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And now for the winners of the Teen Summer Reading Challenge raffle and drawings . . .
Grand Prize Raffles:
Amazon ($50 gift card) - Molly C.
Target ($50 gift card) - Hailey B.
Amazon Reading Raffle ($25 gift card) - Evan L.
GameStop ($30 gift card) - Lucas B.
Dunkin Donuts ($30 gift card) - Arianna C.
Dairy Queen ($30 gift card) - Alexis L.
Nova Trampoline ($30 gift card) - Noelle M.
Regal Cinemas ($30 gift card) - Tayla G.
Cumberland Farms ($30 gift card) - Gabrielle F.
Bluetooth Earbuds Drawing - Marshall P.
Marshmallow Guessing Game - Sebastian G.
(In case you were wondering, the actual number of marshmallows was 740.)
Special surprise drawing:
Treetop Adventures (1 free ticket) - Isabella M.
Treetop Adventures (1 free ticket) - Zoe D.
Winners can pick up their prizes at the Main Floor Desk by September 8th.
Funding for this program was made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library and by donations made by Dairy Queen.
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It's Marvelous Museum
Pass Time
A gem of a musuem, pratically right in our backyard, the New Bedford Whaling Museum was founded as part of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society in 1903. Today, the Museum plays a critical role as champions for whale preservation and guardians of our heritage and culture.
While owning the world’s most comprehensive collection of art, artifacts and original documents of whaling history, the Museum also collects broadly in maritime and local history. Collection highlights include whaling logbooks and journals, scrimshaw, maps and charts, and the Lagoda, a half-scale model of the whaling bark, the largest ship model in existence.
Each pass admits four people for 50% off admission. The pass isn't valid on major holidays when the Museum may be closed; please check their website for current hours and updated information.
Thanks to the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library for sponsoring the NBWM pass.
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Spend Your Labor Day Weekend Hanging Out with A Good (e)Book |
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Whether the weather this upcoming weekend is sunny and warm or rainy and miserable, it's always a good time to relax with an e-book from Libby. Search for your next read through the Libby app or on our website.
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Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Friday & Sunday
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