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September 14, 2022

TONIGHT! Laugh and Learn with Dave Maloof

Tonight, Wed., Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m., the Library will be turned into a comedy club with “Laugh & Learn,” an educational show that entertains while it explains.

Join us to hear teacher, comedian, writer and musician Dave Maloof discuss how and why we laugh, the health benefits of laughter, and how comedy is written and performed.

He’ll also perform his own comedy songs, singing while playing ukulele or keyboard. The 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.

Reminder: We're Now Open on Fridays

We're now open every Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and our Saturday hours have changed, too. Instead of closing at 3:00 p.m., we're now closing at 2:00 p.m. every Saturday.

Author Michael Tougias to Speak

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Fans of Nonfiction Book Club, you're invited to join the book club members for a program by author and inspirational speaker Michael Tougias, on Wed., Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The author of more than 20 books of nonfiction, one of which (The Finest Hours) was adapted into a Disney movie, Tougias will speak about his books, with a focus on So Close to Home: A True Story of an American Family's Fight For Survival During WWII.

The slide show will be followed by an open discussion about any and all of Mike's books.

Registration is required. Please call 508/946-2470 or email Reference and Adult Services Librarian Libby Fox.

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library for sponsoring this program.

Fall Back In for Lego Afternoons

Stop by the Large Meeting Room downstairs at 4:00 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 20 and 27 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.

Fall StoryWalk at Soule Homestead

Stop by Soule Homestead (46 Soule St.) from Mon., Sept. 12 through Mon., Sept. 26 for a family Storywalk® featuring the book Let It Fall by Maryann Cocca-Leffler.

Travel to each page of the story at your own pace starting near the goats. Make sure to dress accordingly as this is a working farm.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Our Halloween Costume Swap is Back

We're bringing back our popular Costume Swap program this year, and are accepting donations of clean, gently used costumes and accessories for kids from now until Sat., Oct. 1.

Anyone who brings costume items in should drop them off in the Children's Room where you'll be given a ticket to the shopping event on Sat., Oct. 8. Your ticket gives you admission to shop the VIP hours for the best selection.

Want to attend the event without donating? Stop by during the post-VIP hours. It's open to anyone who needs costumes and/or accessories. There also will be games and lots of festive activities.

Toddler Tunes with Ms. Kathy

Ms. Kathy will visit Thurs., Sept. 22 at 10:00 a.m. with music and movement perfect for your toddlers. No registration is necessary.

Snap Circuit Saturday

On Sat., Sept. 24, drop in any time from 10 a.m. until noon. for Snap Circuit Saturday, and try out our collection of Snap Circuit kits that help kids learn basic circuitry, electronics and engineering. Space is first-come, first-served, and social distancing is encouraged. Kits are best for ages five and up.

Can't make it to this event? Stop by the Funbrary located in the Children's Room which has a kits few available to check out and use at home.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

There are a few more weeks in September, Library Card Sign-Up Month, so 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 the rest of the month.

School is here! Are you in need of a backpack and school supplies? Stop by the Children's Room and ask at the desk.

Tiny Tots at the Park Returns

Join Ms. Amanda for stories, rhymes and songs best for families with babies through three years of age. Programs will run on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 28. We'll meet at the park near Pierce Playground and next to the basketball courts. Please bring a blanket or seat and anything you need for an outdoor program.

In the case of inclement weather, this program will move indoors to 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.

I Survived! Basic Wilderness Survival for Ages 10-18 (Rescheduled)

We've rescheduled the I Survived! Wilderness program from the summer for Thurs., Oct. 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Library. We have a handful of spots available for tweens and teens ages 10-18.

Matt Gabriel from Animal Man Survivor will help participants to make a simple shelter, to coal-burn a wood bowl, rock boil drinking water, soups, and stews, and more!

Space is limited. Call the Library at 508/946-2470 to register.

It's Marvelous Museum

Pass Time

Reserve our Zoo New England pass and visit either of two fabulous parks. Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, long considered the "crown jewel" of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace Park System. Stone Zoo is located on a 26-acre site near the sparkling Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham. Both offer fun and engaging animal experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.

Timed tickets aren't necessary. The green pass from the Library will allow you into the parks during any time that they're open. (The websites may say that you need a timed-ticket reservation, but library passes are exempt from that rule.)

Each pass admits six people at $9 per adult and $6 per child to either Zoo. Please check their websites for current hours and updated information. Both zoos are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.

Thanks to the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library for sponsoring this pass.

Reserve your pass today!