News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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December 1, 2021
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REMINDER -- TONIGHT!
Dustin Pari Presents "Lessons Learned From 'A Christmas Carol'"
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Although this program is full, we wanted to remind those who have registered that tonight is motivational speaker Dustin Pari's program, "Lessons Learned From a Christmas Carol," at 6:30 p.m.
If you're registered and cannot make it tonight, please let us know ASAP as we have a long waiting list and someone else will be able to attend in your place. Call 508/946-2470 if you have to cancel.
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We're an official Toys for Tots drop-off location again this year. You'll find a box on the main floor of the Library near the fax machine and another in the Children's Room. We can accept donations of new, unwrapped toys until Sat., Dec. 11 by closing at 3:00 p.m.
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Ideas For Your Next Read From Our New Nonfiction Book Club |
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This past September, the Library started offering a book club for fans of nonfiction. The group met three times this fall and will resume meeting on Tues., Jan. 11 at 1:00 p.m. Look for news in a future newsletter about how you can participate in person or on Zoom, and for more information about the group.
In the meantime, we wanted to share a selection of the titles read and recommended by our group.
Click on the book cover to place a hold for the title in the SAILS catalog or on the red title to place a hold for the digital OverDrive edition.
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by Jonathan C. Slaght (2020)
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Our Common Ground: Insights from Four Years of Listening to American Voters
by Diane Hessan (2021)
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by David McCullough (2019)
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Jefferson by Albert Jay Nock (1926)
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World of Science with Ms. Carol |
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This month's STEAM program with Ms. Carol of Self Help Inc.'s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement will take place on Mon., Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. It's designed for families with children ages 3-5 years, and children will participate in activities related to the topic through art, songs, experiments, literacy connections and movement.
CFCE will follow the CDC, state and local board of health's COVID guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. So, please keep in mind that this gathering may be small in numbers, have masks available, and may be held indoors or outdoors, depending on the guidelines.
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Holiday Movie-Popcorn Bundles |
Who doesn't like to snuggle up with a great holiday movie and a bowl of popcorn?
Well, we make it fool-proof for you. Just take a look at our Movie List for kids and famillies, and choose a numbered bundle. Call the Library at 508/946-2470 to reserve one that includes three movies, a bag of microwave popcorn, and themed activity sheets.
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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., Dec. 14 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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PJ Holiday Storytime on Zoom
Join Ms. Amanda from the comfort of your own home for a PJ Holiday Storytime on Zoom. at 6:30 p.m., Tues., Dec. 21, Enjoy books, songs, and more! This program is geared towards kids age 3 and up but all family members are welcome.
Call the library at 508/946-2470 to register and receive the Zoom link. Pick up a kit to enjoy during the program.
This storytime is generously supported by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
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Season's Readings Mini Reading Challenge Continues
Our newest challenge runs through December 19. The more activities you complete the more chances you have to win a holiday prize pack with movies, books and surprises. (You only have to log activities for this challenge but can always include minutes read.) A winner will be announced on December 20.
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Download the Beanstack Tracker mobile app to your mobile device so you can easily track your reading.
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Through December, Ms. Lori's Facebook Fun Fridays will be in a Q&A format. She'll a post a riddle, math problem, trivia question, library knowledge or book fact.
Email Miss Lori with your name, age, and answer to the question and she'll put it in a prize drawing, or come into the Library and fill out a Fun Friday Form and drop it in the bucket yourself. A lucky patron's name will be chosen at the end of each month.
Upcoming Fun Friday challenges on Facebook:
December 3 - Book Fact
December 10 - Math Problem
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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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