There are a couple of fun events for kids at the library this week. Here are all the details. On Tuesday, Buzz Lightyear will be at the library for a morning of stories, photos, and snacks. It’s part of the Start U Reading literacy program sponsored by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. The event starts Read the full article → from This week at the library: Buzz Lightyear and pajama story time
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Coverage of events at the Southborough Public Library
New at the library
Here are some of the latest selections for adults and kids at the Southborough library. ADULT: Roastbeef’s Promise, by David Jerome “When a dad’s dying wish is to have his ashes sprinkled in each state, what’s a son to do?”–Jacket.(Library catalog | Amazon) My Father’s Tears, by John Updike Updike’s first collection of new short Read the full article → from New at the library
Kids march in Fourth of July parade
The sun shone just long enough yesterday for the kids to make their annual Fourth of July trek from the library up to the Town House. Here are some photos taken by Laura Coldwell-Stewart. (Thanks Laura for taking them and thanks Marge for sending them in!) Read the full article → from Kids march in Fourth of July parade
Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
The Southborough Library will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday. All kids are invited to march from the Library up to the Town House. The parade starts at 11:00 am. Refreshments will be provided. Read the full article → from Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
Southborough kids enjoy extraterrestrial magic show
I took the wee one to the Southborough Library last Friday to check out the Planets Magic Show by Debbie O’Carroll. The place was packed despite the fact that it was one of the few dry mornings that week. I snapped these shots of the show. In this scene Debbie was playing an earthy Earth. Read the full article → from Southborough kids enjoy extraterrestrial magic show
The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
When I was in school Pluto was a planet, but apparently no longer. The Southborough Library will say goodbye to Pluto’s planethood on Friday with the Planets Magic Show by local magician Debbie O’Carroll. Here’s a description of the program: The planets are having a retirement party for Pluto and all are invited! Debbie O’Carroll Read the full article → from The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
Game night at the library on Thursday
Tomorrow is Game Night at the Southborough Library. They’ll have Guitar Hero and other games to entertain kids ages 10 and up. They’ll also have snacks. The event starts at 7:00 pm. For more information on summer programs at the library, click here. (Photo by The 5th Ape) Read the full article → from Game night at the library on Thursday
Friends of the Library sale a success
The Friends of the Southborough Library raised about $2,400 at their book sale this past weekend. Andrea Moody, one of the event organizers, told me the profits will help fund museum passes, children’s events, and library materials in the coming year. Moody said the success of the event “is due in equal measure to the Read the full article → from Friends of the Library sale a success
Summer reading at the library
The Southborough Library has a full schedule of programs and special events to keep your kids occupied this summer. From Guitar Hero night to a live animal show to rockets and space programs, there’s something for everyone. I’ve added all the events to the My Southborough calendar, but you can also check them out in Read the full article → from Summer reading at the library
New at the library this week
It was a rainy, rainy week. And if you were lucky enough to spend the time curled up inside with a good book, then perhaps you’re now in need of a new read. Here’s what just came in at the library. ADULT: The Girl Who Married a Lion, by Alexander McCall Smith (audiobook) Alexander McCall Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Author and historian Donna McDaniel at the Southborough Library
Southborough’s own Donna McDaniel will discuss her new book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice at the library on Tuesday night. The book explores race relations and religion in the United States. McDaniel has lived in Southborough for 37 years, and was the first woman elected Read the full article → from Author and historian Donna McDaniel at the Southborough Library
New at the library this week
When you read through this list of new books each week, do you ever find yourself saying “I want to read that. And that. And that?” But then when you’re looking for your next book, you don’t remember all the ones you said you wanted to read? Yep, thought so. But the library has you Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Volunteers needed for library book sale
The annual Friends of the Southborough Library book sale will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Volunteers are needed during the sale, as well as beforehand to help set up. If you’re interested, contact the library at (508) 485-5031. There will also be a Friends member preview on Friday, Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for library book sale
New at the library this week
The library will be open this week despite its proximity to all the movie goings-on, so why not stop by and check out one of these new titles. Adult titles Seducing an Angel, by Mary Balogh (Fiction) Labeled a murderess, Cassandra, Lady Paget, arrives in Regency London, where Stephen, Earl of Merton, agrees to make Read the full article → from New at the library this week