News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
from the
Middleborough Public Library
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March 30, 2022
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Could Gut Health Be the Root Cause of Your Pain? |
Helena Jean-Louis, a certified functional nutritional therapy practitioner, will lead this two-part workshop on the root cause of malaises such as sleep issues, anxiety and depression, weight management, acne, heartburn, hair loss and more.
The first session is scheduled for Wed., April 13 and the second will be held on Wed., April 27. Both will start at 6:30 p.m.
Acupuncturist Ginny Hill, Lic. Ac., (@alignedacu) will join us for the second session where you'll be introduced to one of Helena's complementary means of restoring vitality with a presentation about acupuncture.
Helena is the founder of Femme and Feminine, Women’s Health and
Holistic Nutrition, LLC. She also is a Certified Professional Coach and Reiki Master.
Ginny Hill is a board certified, licensed acupuncturist specializing in Chinese
Style Acupuncture and bodywork.
For ages 13+. Attendance at both sessions is encouraged but not required.
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Did You Know?...
On April 1, the 1950 census data will be available to the public and, for the first time in history, we’ll see names attached to numbers, and the marvelous stories of our ancestors will become clearer than ever—at least those who were alive in 1950, says FamilySearch, one of the most popular genealogical resources in the world.
FamilySearch asked 12 people to tell them what they were most excited about discovering in the new census. From finding lost aunts and uncles, and solving unanswered family mysteries to adoption questions, their responses here are heart-warming, and may inspire you in your genealogical research.
Curious about what questions were asked in 1950? You can see photographs of the forms for a preview of what information may be available about your family.
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April is Citizen Science Month
Citizen Science is a movement that allows the general public to help further scientific research.
During the month of April, the Children's Room will feature information on how you can join in a project. Two kits will be available for families to checkout, including Observing Pollinators and Exploring Biodiversity. They include everything you need to participate in a Citizen Science project. Ask about them at the Children's desk.
Want to participate at home? Miss Amanda recommends Stall Catchers, a game-like online program that helps further Alzheimer's research. After a tutorial, you watch short clips of blood flow and catch any stalled or blocked vessels. Get started here.
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April Vacation Week Programs are Coming! |
April Vacation Week will be here before you know it.
Mark your calendar now and look for more details on these programs in our April 13 newsletter.
Tues. April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Build a bee house and learn about Citizen Science Month.
Wed., April 20 at 10:00 a.m.: Kids' Container Gardens with Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
Thurs., April 2 at 1:00 p.m.: Build a Glove Puppet with Dream Tale Puppets.
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On Sat., April 9 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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World of Science with Ms. Carol |
April's STEAM program with Ms. Carol of Self Help Inc.'s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement will take place on Mon., April 11 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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Drop In For a Fun Lego Afternoon |
Stop by the Large Meeting Room downstairs at 4:00 p.m. on Tues., April 12 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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Oak Point Book Club Donation |
Every year, the Oak Point Book Club donates new books to the Children's room. This year they provided 21 titles to add to our collection. Thank you to this generous group for their efforts and continued support. |
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Oak Point Book Club members Claire Klein (L) and Gail Wershing (R) stopped by the Library recently with the donated books. |
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Our Puzzle Library Has a New Home
Due to space considerations, our Little Free Puzzle Library has been moved out of the Children's Room. You can now find it upstairs in the DVD/magazine room by the newspaper stand.
Haven't heard about it yet? Just bring in your used puzzles and swap them for something new. If you don't have one to swap you can still take a puzzle. We only ask that you take them home to work on and don't use them in the Library so pieces don't get mixed up.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know
About OverDrive and the Libby App
But Were Afraid to Ask
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Here are a few cool tips for getting the most out of listening to digital audiobooks on Libby.
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Just cannot WAIT to find out how your book ends? Adjust the playback speed so that the narrator's voice speeds up; you'll find out whodunit way faster. Simply tap the odometer icon at the top of your screen. Then, choose a preset speed or drag on the “fine-tune” slider to set a custom speed.
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In the audio player, you can tap the 15-second backward and forward buttons to rewind or fast-forward. To have more control over how far you skip, drag left on the book cover to skip forward or drag right to skip backward. The further you swipe, the further you skip.
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You can stream audiobooks from Libby to your Google Home or Amazon Echo using Bluetooth: Pair your mobile device with your Google Home or Amazon Echo. Once paired, connect your mobile device to your Google Home or Amazon Echo. Play your audiobook in Libby.
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You can see your current position, your progress as a percentage, and the remaining time in the audiobook at the top of the player. You can see your progress in the current chapter on either side of the chapter name. The time elapsed is on the left, and the time remaining is on the right. At the bottom of the player, the timeline shows your progress and chapter breaks.
Haven't discovered Libby yet? Download the app here.
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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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