There's No "Planet B" so Celebrate Earth Day

News, Information, and Fun Things to Do

from the

Middleborough Public Library

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April 21, 2021

Organic Gardening for Everyone

Please be sure to join us on Zoom on Sat., May 1 at 10:00 a.m. for "Organic Gardening for Everyone." We'll be led by naturalist, educator and landscaper John Root who'll provide practical advice and inspiration to gardeners of all ages and physical conditions on growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers organically.

Please call the Library to register, 508/946-2470, or email Reference and Adult Services Librarian Libby Fox. The Zoom log-in will be shared the day before the event.

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

A Reminder for You Terrarium Builders ...

For those who have registered successfully for the Terrarium program at Soule Homestead , please remember it's coming up next week at 1:00 p.m. on Tues., April 27. Rain date will be Thur., April 29.

April Vacation Activity

There's still time to participate in the Library's April Vacation Week programs for families and children. Tomorrow, Thurs., April 22 at 10:30 a.m., help Miss Amanda celebrate Earth Day on Zoom. Enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage taking care of our environment.

Registration is required. To sign up, call the Library at 508/946-2470 or email Miss Amanda.

This program is made possible by the sponsorship of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.

May The Fourth be With You

Celebrate all things Star Wars with a special program on Zoom, Tues., May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to appear in costume and bring their favorite characters. Create your own mini light saber and complete other activities while hearing about the many wonderful books available through the Library and OverDrive.

This program is open to all ages, however, the light saber project is only for kids ages 3 and up due to the coin cell batteries.

Registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. Space is limited. Call 508/946-2470 to sign up.

Back by Popular Demand: Kids' Movie/Popcorn Bundles!

They're going fast but we still have a few movie and popcorn bundles available. Take a look at our menu of offerings and call the Library at 508/946-2470 to reserve yours.

Completed May Day Baskets Due Back Monday

All of our May Day basket kits have been reserved. Please remember to return your completed basket to the Library by Mon., April 26 so they can be delivered the first week of May.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library.

Tiny Tots Continues Today and Next Wednesday

Tiny Tots continues on Zoom today and next Wed., April 28 at 9:30 a.m. Join Miss Amanda for stories, rhymes, songs and early literacy activities. Best for babies, toddlers and preschool ages.

Come to one or both session, but you must register for at least one to acquire the link. Participants will be muted during the story time portion. Silly, sleepy, and hungry kids are welcome.

More Fun in our Funbrary Collection!

We've added so many wonderful items to our already fabulous Funbrary collection that we hardly know where to start!

Maybe your kids would love one of our new games: Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel (see above), Tiki Topple, or Monkey Around.

How about this incredibly cool kit to build your own glow-in-the-dark fort?

Too much energy from Zoom school all day? Try The Floor is Lava, Hula Hoops, or a stomp rocket launcher (see above), guaranteed to get the wiggles out of the most active kid.

Entice them outside with a giant bucket of dice (see right), a lawn bowling set or wooden lawn dominoes.

For even more fun ideas, check out our updated brochure with descriptions of the entire collection.

Miss Lori's Fun Puzzle Challenges

Fri., April 23: Every day should be Earth Day (although, technically, it was yesterday). Download our activity sheet for ideas on what you can do to make our planet a better place to live.

Fri., April 30: You know that April showers bring May flowers so try this Spring word search to see if you can find the names of a few popular blooms.

Don't Forget to Spring into Reading

with Our Spring Challenge

"Book Blurbs" -- What We've Been Watching

Periodically, we bring you a brief Book Blurb from the staff about what we've been reading/watching/playing. This week, recommendations from Head of Technical Services Lori Salotto

Click on the blue linked title to place a hold on the DVD copy in the SAILS catalog.

Miss Scarlet & the Duke: Season One (PBS)

What a fun addition to the Victorian London private detective genre including the female protagonist. Growing up motherless, Miss Scarlet has been well-versed in the private detective game by her father. After his untimely death, she wants to keep his agency alive. Although she constantly has to fight the naysayers, with the help of a family friend and Scotland Yard detective, she's able to work on her own cases.

All Creatures Great and Small: Season One (PBS)

I haven't read the book series by James Herriot yet, so I have no way of knowing how the books and the television show connect and contrast with each other, but I really did enjoy watching this modern version.

The show revolves around a veterinary practice in the Yorkshire Dales where the gruff veterinarian, Siegfried Farnon, (a wonderful character) hires the newbee, James Herriot, to help his practice. Rounding out the series is Siegfried's younger sibling, Tristan, funny and less serious than his brother, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Hall.

News About Our Marvelous Museum Passes

Many museums and organizations in Boston and southeastern New England are open again. Many will only accept a library pass if you already have a timed reservation.

Please check our website for guidelines before reserving passes.

As of today, these organizations are open and accepting Library passes: Buttonwood Zoo, the New England Aquarium, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass Parks, the Museum of Fine Arts, Zoo New England, and the Patriots Hall of Fame (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).

Reserve passes here

COVID-19 Critical Content

We know you've got lots of sites where you can go to get information on the Coronavirus pandemic, so each newsletter, we'll provide links to a few trusted and respected sources.

The Great News -- It's been a long-time coming, but this past Mon., April 19, all individuals ages 16 and older in Massachusetts became eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Make sure to pre-register here, for an appointment at a mass vaccination center, and search for a location. You also can go directly to sites like Walgreens and CVS to search for an appointment.
More Great News -- If you're a Twitter user, follow "vaccinetime" to receive tweets with real-time updates about vaccine availability in your area.
The Not-so-Great News -- Last week, Johnson & Johnson announced they were "pausing" distribution of their vaccine due to a small number of reports of a rare and severe type of blood clot reported in women after receiving the J&J vaccine. Read more about it here.