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February 22, 2023

The Life and Times of Saint Patrick

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., March 15 for a presentation by Irish historian Sean Murphy. Look for more details here and in our next newsletter.

Sharebrary Item of the Week

Sharebrary: Borrow. Try. Experience.

This week's featured item is an LED projector.

It comes with a carrying case, batteries and all the cables you'll need to quickly get it up and running. Borrow it to show movies, TV programs or sports on a large screen or wall at home.

We currently have 34 different items to lend out from our Sharebrary collection.

Thank you to the Wilfred M. Silvia Library Trust for its generous support of the Sharebrary collection.

February Vacation Week S.T.E.M Fun is Here!

Robots on the Run: TODAY!

If you've registered for the Robots on the Run workshop, it's TODAY, Wed., Feb. 22 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Library.

The presentation is part of ongoing traveling exhibits by the RICM, and this workshop is part of the museum's community outreach program.

Dashbots with FrankenSTEAM: TOMORROW!

If you've registered for one of two sessions of FrankenS.T.E.A.M. Robotics and Coding, please remember to attend tomorrow, Thurs., Feb 23 either at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

If you can't remember which session you're registered for, just give us a call.

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library for generously sponsoring all of our February Vacation Week programs.

Drop-In Pokemon Club

Do you or the kids in your life love Pokémon? On Sat., March 18, between 10:00 a.m. and noon, come share your cards, play with other kids, learn the game from each other, or just talk Pokémon.

We don't allow card trading at this event, but if you don't have cards, you can borrow the Library's decks.

Pokemon Club is open to kids of all ages, and no registration is required.

Toddler Tunes with Ms. Kathy

Ms. Kathy will visit Tues., March 7 at 10:30 a.m. with music and movement perfect for your toddlers. No registration is necessary.

Stop By For Lego Building Afternoon

Drop by the Large Meeting Room for Lego Afternoon on Tues., Feb 28 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 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.

Tiny Tots Time

Join Ms. Amanda for stories, rhymes and songs, best for families with babies through through three years of age. Programs will run on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning March 8 through April 12.

Tiny Tots takes place in the Library's large meeting room. To stay informed of program email announcements, including change of location, please register by calling the Library at 508/946-2470.

Mush--Let's Read! IditaREAD Winter Challenge

The IditaREAD Winter Reading Challenge continues through Fri., March 31. Kids up to 6th grade can enter and log reading time and complete activity badges related to seasonal and timely topics for the chance to win one of three grand prizes, including a gift certificate for ice cream, a plush husky dog, and an Alaskan prize pack.

Use the Beanstack Reading Program site or download the free Beanstack Tracker app.

This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.

Time to Play! New Video Games

Check out the newest additions to our video game collection that you can borrow. Games are loaned for two weeks and can be renewed for an additional two weeks. This is a great way to try before you buy.

We carry games for the Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, and Wii U. Click on the game image to see its availability or place a hold.

Staff "Blurbs" What We've Been Watching

Periodically, we bring you a brief blurb from the staff about what we've been reading or watching.

This week, a recommendation from Library Technician Michaela Lake.

Hacks (2022): I really enjoyed "Hacks," the HBO show starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. Deborah Vance (Smart) is a stand-up comedian and TV personality with a long and successful career. Ava (Einbinder) is a struggling young writer who's just been blacklisted because of a tasteless tweet. Because she's worried about her success taking a hit, Deborah reluctantly hires Ava as a joke writer to help revive her stale act. Desperate, Ava makes her way from LA to Vegas, and the two of them begin a tumultuous working relationship. I'm a sucker for an enemies-to-friends storyline, and as these two start to learn more about each other, their bond becomes unmistakable.

"Hacks" is a comedy with a lot of heart and depth. We see Smart's ruthless character grow and change despite being set in her ways for so long. And conversely, flighty Ava starts to learn more about who she really is through their time together. Snaps all around for acting, storyline, humor. (The side characters are also all amazing.) Two seasons are out so far, and the third should be released later this year. We have season 1 available on DVD.

Click on the red linked title to place a hold on the DVD.