News, Information, and Fun Things to Do
from the
Middleborough Public Library
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March 16, 2022
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Library with Celtic Musician Jeff Snow |
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We have a handful of seats available for tomorrow night's "Softer Side of Celtic" concert with Jeff Snow so register and come celebrate St. Patrick's day with us. The music kicks off at 6:30 p.m., Thurs. March 17.
If you have a reservation and cannot attend, please let us know so we can offer your seat to someone else.
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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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Helena Jean-Louis, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, will lead a two-part workshop on "The Importance of Digestion in Your Overall Health: Sleep Issues, Weight Management, and Hormonal Changes" on Wed., April 13 at 6:45 p.m.
The second workshop takes place on Wed., April 27 at 6:45 p.m. and will include information about acupuncture.
More detailed information will appear in the March 30 newsletter.
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Join us on Mon., March 21 at 1:00 p.m., for a kids yoga program, led by Carol Carver from Self Help Inc.'s CFCE. This program will introduce families of young children to yoga, and will include yoga poses and movements, breathing exercises, story time, and art experiences. A magical unicorn bubble machine will add an element of joy at the end of the program.
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Tiny Tots Every Wednesday in March |
Tiny Tots continues on Wednesdays throughout this month 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 Peirce 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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Free Trees to Celebrate Earth Day! |
We're celebrating Earth Day this spring by participating in the 13th Annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program. Its aim is to provide free trees (6-12 inches) to kids every Earth Day.
Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has reached over 100,000 families and planted more than 50,000 (mostly urban and residential) trees through the hands of children and parents across North America.
We're excited to be participating in this wonderful program that teaches kids stewardship through the magic and wonder of planting and watching trees grow.
Trees are limited, so call the Library at 508/946-2470 or come in to reserve your spot. One tree per family. Trees will be delivered to the Library and we'll arrange to get them in the hands of your children on or around Earth Day (April 22). Planting instructions and species information will be provided with your tree.
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Woof! Read with Miss Marilyn's Spaniels |
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Sign your child up for a 20-minute slot with Ms. Marilyn and her credentialed family therapy pets including a meet-and-greet and reading time. Children can practice and improve their reading skills in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Please note the day change: sessions are offered on Wednesdays, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. through March 30.
Call 508/946-2470 or stop by the Library to sign up. Please only sign up for two sessions at first in order to allow others a chance to participate. This program will meet in the large meeting room and registration is required.
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Final Three Days for Kids' Winter
Library Olympic Reading Challenge
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Our Olympic-themed winter reading challenge for kids up to grade 6 ends Fri., March 18. Sign up for Beanstack online from our website or use the free app for mobile devices.
Complete a scavenger hunt in the Children's Room to find the Olympic rings. When kids turn in their sheets at the desk they can choose a small prize.
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The more kids read and complete activities, the greater their chance to win a gift card from their choice of either Target or Amazon.
Bronze: $20 gift card
Silver: $30 gift card
Gold: $50 gift card
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Nine New Video Games to Borrow
In case you'd forgotten or didn't know, you can borrow video games at the Library. Games are loaned for two weeks and can be renewed for an additional two weeks.
We carry games for the Switch, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, PS4--and just recently--the PS5. Test out a new game today! Click on the game image to see its availability or place a hold.
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"Book Blurbs" -- What We've Been Reading/Watching/Playing |
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Periodically, we bring you a brief Book Blurb from the staff about what we've been reading/watching/playing.
This week, a recommendation from Head of Techical Services Lori Salotto.
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"Every family has a story. Every family's story begins with love. My family's story begins with two loves." This is a story of hatred and war, love and loss, and the loyalty of two very different families against the backdrop of Rome, fascism, WWII and the events surrounding the Jewish ghetto from 1938-1943. We must ask ourselves, what is Eternal?
Booklist writes, "This nuanced take on WWII Italy offers a variety of perspectives, but at its heart, this is a love story, with heroes lost being warmly remembered and love conquering all….Best-selling crime writer Scottoline successfully changes course in a coming-of-age WWII love story that will entrance fans and newcomers alike."
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Click on the blue 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 audiobook in OverDrive.
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Did You Know...?
. . . OverDrive can help you find just the right book?
Are there days when you find yourself aimlessly scrolling around the Libby app or the OverDrive site looking for. . .you just don't know what? If this sounds like you, take advantage of all the collections curated for you to help narrow down your choices.
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On the web, start here, and just start scrolling. You'll then be able to browse through categories like If You're Lucky Enough to Be Irish, She Changed the World, or Whoddunit Classic Mysteries. |
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OverDrive Website Curated Lists |
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In the Libby app on a mobile device, click on the building icon at the bottom of your screen (see image) and you'll be able to scroll through all the categories.
And don't forget -- you can go to our partner libraries and search through their organized lists, too. The Boston Public Library, for example, has categories like this for March: I Woof You (books about our beloved pets) and Nevertheless, She Persisted, and Old Colony offers For the Musically Inclined and Page to Screen (books that became movies).
Try it out and see if it helps you focus in more easily on just what you were looking for.
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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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