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Refreshments for events are provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
All Programs are free of charge and open to the public.
Programs will take place in the Reading Room unless specified otherwise.
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| Library Hours
Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
(Sept-June)
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
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| March's Featured Exhibit: Annual Women's Art Show |
Greetings!
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Jacob Edwards Library! A group art show, featuring mixed media by women artists, will grace the main hall throughout the month. Rita Schiano and Rob Adams will perform from their jazz repertoire, during the reception.
A new series of programs called "Transitions and Losses in Life" will be offered by Overlook VNA's Lucia Camara, helping folks in the community with grief and loss.
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th. This year's theme is Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet.
 In 2009, the National Women's History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or "green" movement. Rachel Carson is featured. She is the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, and is the iconic model of the theme. Carson's work provides an admirable model for comparison. The 2009 Honorees are scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save our planet.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st - Knitting with Sonya |
| From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday come knit with Sonya! Assistance will be given to anyone needing help with a pattern. Any handcrafters are welcome to join!
Come view this group's work on display as part of the Women's History Month art show. |
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Thursday, March 5th - Annual Women's History Art Show Reception |
Our Month-long exhibit will kick off with a reception on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Library.
Come meet the artists while enjoying jazz by Rita Schiano and Rob Adams. An evening of art and music awaits you at your public library in the heart of downtown Southbridge!
Included in the show will be fine art, ceramics, jewelry, photography, handwork and so forth crafted by artists from the community. |
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Thursday, March 12th - Library Box Office |
The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present Fraulein which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level. Candy will be available for purchase.
Synopsis:
"Reza left Belgrade more than 25 years ago to seek a new life in Zurich. Now in her fifties, she has completely detached herself from the past. She owns a cafeteria and maintains an orderly, joyless existence. Mila, a waitress there, is a good-humored Croatian woman who also emigrated decades ago, but, unlike Reza, she dreams of returning to a house on the Croatian coast. Both of them receive a jolt when Ana, a young, itinerant woman who has fled Sarajevo, breezes into the cafeteria looking for work. Reza hires her but is annoyed by Ana's impulsive and spirited efforts to inject life into the cafeteria. Gradually the acrimony will dissipate, as Ana, who hides a tragic secret under her passionate spirit, begins to thaw Reza's chill, and their relationship will change both women in ways they never anticipated." Each month the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present and independent or foreign movie as part of the Library Box Office Series. All movies are available in DVD format for borrowing after the screening. The Pioppi Room is equipped with surround-sound and a large screen projector to enhance your viewing experience. |
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Saturday, March 14th, & Saturday, March 28th - AARP Tax Filing Assistance |
Once again the Library is pleased to partner with the AARP to provide tax assistance for seniors and low income earners in the community. From 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14th & Saturday, March 28th, two members of the AARP will be at the Library to help you file your taxes. Please call (508) 764-5426 in advance, to schedule an appointment. Check-in will be at the Information Desk. |
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Tuesday, March 17th - Board of Trustees Meeting |
12:00 p.m.: Meeting to take place in the Mills Room
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Monday, March 16th - Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library Meeting |
At 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16th, the FOJEL will meet in the Pioppi Room. The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. Please note that the Friends underwrite all programming at the Jacob Edwards Library. This is an opportunity to meet your neighbor and participate in the community! |
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Thursday, March 26th, Friday, March 27th & Saturday, March 28th - FOJEL Annual Book Sale |
Opening on Thursday at 5:00 p.m., the Friends will have the complete array of donated books available for sale. This is a rare opportunity to browse through hundreds of titles, rows of books - a bibliophile's dream!
Hardcovers for $1, paperback for $0.50! Consider buying a bookbag for $5, contribute to sustainability while promoting the Friends with your new market bag!
Friday's books sale hours will be from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Pioppi Room. |
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Monday, March 16th - Transitions and Losses in Life |
The library is pleased to announce a new series of programs called "Transitions and Losses in Life," which will be offered by Overlook VNA Spiritual Care Minister: Lucia Camara, helping folks in the community with grief and loss.
Meeting will take place in the Mills Room from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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Thursday, March 26th - Caring for the Caregivers |
Starting on Thursday, March 26th, another new series will be launced, in conjunction with Overlook VNA: "Caring for the Caregivers." This program will be held in the Reading Room from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | |
Now more than ever, library services are needed. As the economy takes a downturn the staff is attempting to respond by increasing the number of programs that are offered, exploring new themes, while continuing tried and trusted events such as monthly rotating art show and reception, knitting group, and book club.
Items that are not currently available in Southbridge can be requested through the inter-library loan system which only takes a couple of days. Don't forget we have downloadable electronic media, access to historical photographs through Digital Treasures; all accessible through the Jacob Edwards Library website.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Jacob Edwards Library |
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