News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
from the
Middleborough Public Library
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April 27, 2022
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Adults Can Craft a Whodunit Murder Mystery |
Ever wonder how mystery authors come up with their plots, characters, and red herrings? Wonder no more -- attend Candlestick in the Library and be part of the audience that will participate in the improvisational making of a murder mystery!
We're offering two age-appropriate sessions of this program, on Sat., May 7: one for adults at 10:00 a.m., and one for teens in grades 5-8 at 1:00 p.m. (see more teen details further down in the newsletter).
Join us for a session of murder, mystery, mayhem and fun led by Jeannette de Beauvoir, author of the Sydney Riley Provincetown mystery series. Participants will help supply the victim(s), sidekick, murderer and more, eventually putting the entire story together.
De Beauvoir is a best-selling novelist whose characters uncover truths and occasional dark secrets via mystery, historical, and literary fiction.
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"Staying Safe Online": Sat., May 21 at 10:00 a.m. Mark you calendars now and look for more information on this program in the May 11 issue of the newsletter.
For adults ages 18+ due to the nature of the content.
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Tiny Tots is Back and at the Park Today, April 27
Babies up to 3-year-olds and their caregiver(s) are invited to join us for a story, songs and rhymes that build early literacy skills. We'll meet outdoors at 10:30 a.m. at the park near Pierce Playground just down the street from the Library. Siblings are always welcome.
Social distancing is encouraged, and please bring a blanket or seat when meeting outdoors.
In the case of inclement weather, we'll move indoors, with limited capacity and programs at both 10:00 and 10:30 a.m.
To sign up for program updates and the inclement weather list, please call 508/946-2470.
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Spring Into Reading Challenge for Kids Continues |
We hope you're remembering to log your reading and activities to earn colorful badges and the chance to win one of five grand prizes. By May 31, read a total of eight hours and earn 10 virtual tickets towards the summer program with even bigger prizes.
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Drop In For a Fun Lego Afternoon
Stop by the Large Meeting Room downstairs at 4:00 p.m. on Tues., May 10 for Lego Afternoon.
Create a Lego masterpiece using the Library's bricks. Space is on a first-come, first-served basis. One table per family or group, and social distancing is encouraged.
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Create a Murder Mystery for Grades 5-8 |
Are you a mystery-lover or enjoy writing your own stories? Youth in grades 5-8 are invited to join us for some mysterious fun!
You can be part of the audience that will participate in the making of a murder mystery on Sat., May 7 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Teens will help supply the victim(s), the protagonist, the sidekick, the red herring, and the murderer . . . and will eventually put the entire story together. Throughout the event, author Jeannette de Beauvoir uses these categories to teach you about the genre and story writing.
Will everyone weave together a spooky story aboard a midnight train, a hilarious mix-up in an old castle, or perhaps strange comings and goings in a haunted mansion? Bring your imagination and sense of fun to the mystery room.
Jeannette de Beauvoir is an author of the Sydney Riley Provincetown mystery series.
Thanks to the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library for sponsoring this program.
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Seascape Suncatcher Workshop for Teens |
Join us at the Library on Thurs., May 12 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to learn how to make your own seascape resin suncatchers with Robyn Iarrobino from Blue Anchor Studio in Middleboro.
No experience is necessary, just come and have fun! You'll be able to choose what you put on your suncatcher so no two are alike. Each participant will receive two suncatchers and will be able to take them home that night.
For youth in grades 5-12.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know
About OverDrive and the Libby App
But Were Afraid to Ask
Grandparents, parents, toddlers and everyone in between love reading and listening to digital books on OverDrive.
Even Yoda knows his Jedi training is stronger thanks to everything he's learned from the Libby app. Speaking of which, let us be the first to say, "May the Fourth be With You." Be sure to check out all the Star Wars content available on Libby from fiction, magazines and graphic novels to bios about the actors, satire, and stories for kids. Just click on the cover image of this sample of items in our OverDrive collection.
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William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return by Ian Doescher (2014)
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The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher (2016)
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Star Wars Insider magazine (2022)
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From a Certain Point of View: 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars (2017)
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Goodnight Darth Vader by Jeffery Brown (2014)
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation by Alessandro Ferrari (2021)
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Discover Great Cook and Book Ideas and Activities |
Periodically, we let you know about blogs, websites or other online content we come across that we think you might like, too.
This monthly e-newsletter caught our eye a few years ago and we've followed faithfully ever since. While it was designed to help book club members with their monthly gatherings, we think there's something here for anyone who loves books and food, that is, all of us!
You'll find articles about the featured book and author of the month; recipes and menus from the book or inspired by the storyline and characters; items to purchase such as their literary Book Blend spices ( A GentleBlend in Moscow, A Wrinkle in Thyme, A Tale of Two Chiles, we could go on...); and "Novel Noshes," a lengthy list of hundreds of recipes and drinks/dish pairings to go with your book selection.
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New Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Friday & Sunday
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