News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
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Middleborough Public Library
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February 16, 2022
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"Cape Cod Storm Stories" with Author Don Wilding |
Sailors and settlers on the Cape have a long history of battling the elements, including vicious hurricanes and nor'easters. Join us on Wed., March 2 at 6:30 p.m. for "Cape Cod Storm Stories" with author Don Wilding to learn more about these legendary events.
Don will take a look back at the hurricanes of 1938 and 1944, Hurricanes Edna, Carol, Bob, and the near-miss of Edouard, as well as the JFK Inaugural Storm of 1961, "The Perfect Storm," the "Surprise Storm" of 2005, and the "Blizzard of '78."
He's been a newspaper editor, writer and designer in Massachusetts for 35 years. He's a contributing history columnist for Cape newspapers, a Cape tour guide, and a regular speaker on Cape Cod lore in Massachusetts and across New England. Don's most recent book, Shipwrecks of Cape Cod: Stories of Tragedy and Triumph, was published this past May.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Library with Celtic Musician Jeff Snow |
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Library, Thurs., March 17 at 6:30 p.m., with Jeff Snow and his presentation of "The Softer Side of Celtic." Jeff plays the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki, and also can also find his way around a drum set and most of the percussion family.
He's a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. The magical sounds from the instruments coupled with vocals and Jeff's love and knowledge of his Scottish heritage create a delightful program of traditional and original tunes and songs. You'll see singing, laughing, lots of smiles and perhaps a few tears as we travel through time. Jeff's music has been described as “quiet and relaxing.” Much of it is, but every once in a while he breaks out and the foot stomping begins.
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This program is supported by a grant from the Middleborough Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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More February Vacation Week Fun For Kids |
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Kids Make History with Old Colony History Museum
We're rounding out the fun of February Vacation Week with two more hands-on activities for kids.
On Thurs., Feb. 24 at 1:00 p.m. Saria Sweeney, educator with Old Colony History Museum, will join us for a hands-on history program about powder horns.
Get creative with this Revolution-era inspired craft. You'll learn about the history of powder horns and then hold and make one of your very own to customize at home. We'll be working with papier-mâché, so dress for a mess! Open to kids age 8-12.
Seats are limited so registration is required. Call the Library at 508/946-2470.
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Snap Circuit Saturday
Then on Sat., Feb. 26 drop in any time from 10:00 a.m. until noon for Snap Circuit Saturday. Kits are best suited for kids ages five and older.
Space is available on a first-come, first- served basis, with one kit per child or family. Social distancing is encouraged.
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The Four Seasons of the Year with Carol Carver
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Sign up for this special program with Carol Carver of Self Help Inc.'s CFCE program, geared for kids ages 3-5 and their caregiver(s). Scheduled for Wed., March 2 at 10:30 a.m., it aims to help children understand the fun of the four seasons through games, songs, movement, stories and art.
Register now for this small group gathering by emailing ccarver@selfhelpinc.org. We need to always keep each other and our children healthy, so everyone will wear a mask for this indoor, small group CFCE gathering.
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Final Tiny Tots of the Season Meets Today |
Our last Tiny Tots of the season meets this morning, Wed., Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story, songs and rhymes that build early literacy skills.
We meet outdoors at the park near Pierce Playground just down the street from the Library. Social distancing is encouraged. In the case of inclement weather, Tiny Tots will move indoors with limited capacity and online using Zoom. Please bring a blanket or seat when meeting outdoors.
This program is geared toward babies and kids up to 3 years old, and their caregiver(s). Siblings are always welcome. To sign up for program updates and the inclement weather list for the Zoom link, please call the Library at 508/946-2470.
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Help is on the Way! New Parenting Books |
Thank you to the Wilfred M. Silvia Trust for their support in updating and upgrading the Parenting section with 76 new titles. Stop in to see new materials on topics including everything from baby care and co-parenting to screen time, anxiety, and more.
The Parenting section is located within the Children's Library and can be found on the last row of shelves following non-fiction.
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"Book Blurbs" -- What We've Been Reading/Watching/Playing |
Periodically, we bring you a brief Book Blurb from the staff about what we've been reading/watching/playing.
This week, recommendations for Erika Johansen's Queen of the Tearling series from both Reference/Adult Services Librarian Libby Fox and Head of Technical Services Lori Salotto.
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Can you change the future? Can you change the past or learn from it? Can you do things differently if you suddenly become ruler over those already in power? Can good intentions outweigh practicality? These are a few questions that this fascinating and thought-provoking series raises. Like any book, this one will have fans and detractors but we both enjoyed the series.
USA Today wrote in its review of Book One, "Call it The Hunger Games of Thrones. Erika Johansen’s debut novel is a genre mashup: medieval fantasy meets dystopian future. . . An addictive and enjoyable adventure."
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(Book 4, 2021, a prequel to the original series)
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Amazon described it as, "Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her. On her 19th birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne . . . But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen’s Guard, a cadre of brave knight. . . Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon. . . to prevent her from wearing the crown." |
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For any of the titles in this series, click on the turquoise linked title above to place a hold on a print or audiobook copy in the SAILS catalog, or click on the book cover image to place a hold for the ebook or e-audiobook in OverDrive.
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It's Black History Month: Check out Libby for a Variety of Titles by and About Black Authors and Topics |
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Did you know librarians throughout the SAILS network curate a new special collection of digital books for you to enjoy each month? Throughout February, check out the "Black Voices and Black History" collection on the SAILS OverDrive page.
Here are just three of the more than 500 titles in the digital collection. Click on the cover image to check out or place a hold for each book. Haven't tried Libby yet? Download the app here.
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Annual Cabin Fever Bag Sale |
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Be sure to visit Ex Libris this month for the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library's annual Cabin Fever Sale!
Located on the lower level of the Library, the store is offering its "fill a bag of books for $5" sale. You can also round out your CD and DVD collections with the low price of 10 items for $1! You just can't beat their prices or selection.
Funds raised go toward supporting Library programming and services for all ages.
Ex Libris is open Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturdays, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
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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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