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Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tusday:
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:
Closed
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Jacob Edwards Library Celebrates
Back to School! 
Greetings!
So much is happening at your library in August!
Summer Reading is no longer for students! An active group of patrons has registered for the program which is coming to an end on Thursday proving that reading is still a cool pastime and as popular as ever.
A diverse offering of programs are scheduled each month, and of special interest to folks this August will be the return of Loren Ghiglione (the former editor of the Southbridge Evening News) to town to present a talk on his latest book. Work is also continuing on data collection and statistical reporting for the Long Range Plan.
We hope you can join us for one of these great programs, or perhaps attend the Town Council meeting here at the library later in the month. The Trustees, Friends and staff are delighted to welcome the community to this unique and unprecedented event.
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Monday, August 3rd - Lecture/Reading |
 Don Hollenbeck: an Honest Reporter in the age of McCarthyism
Join us Monday, August 3rd from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Reading Room as Loren Ghiglione reads from his new book, CBS's Don Hollenbeck: An Honest Reporter in the Age of Journalism. Don Hollenbeck, described by a CBS president as "one of the few great writers that broadcasting has produced," won most of broadcasst journalism's major awards for a pioneering radio program of press criticism, "CBS Views the Press" (1947-1950). Some of Hollenbeck's best criticism focused on the writing by reporters at the New York Times and other major New York City newspapers.
You can find more information by clicking the link below:
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Monday, August 3rd |
 Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club will meet on Monday, August 3rd at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Mills Room (lower level) to discuss No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. |
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Tuesday, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th |
 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! |
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Wednesday, August 5th |
 Coin Collecting
Dick and Tom Lisi will be at the Jacob Edwards Library on Wednesday, August 5th to give generalized appraisals along with a presentation on Coin Collecting.
The event will take place from 1:30 pm to
2:30 pm in the Reading Room.
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Thursday, August 6th |
 Reception for Ashley Hardt
Ashley Hardt, a student at Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, CT, will be exhibiting her mixed media art throughout the month of August. Ashley displayed some of her artwork at the Jacob Edwards Library during the annual Women's History Art Show in March, and we are excited to have her work on display.
There will be a artists reception in the Main Hall of the library from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 6th with music by Mark Ashton and Don Croke (formerly of the John B Singers).
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Thursday, August 6th & Tuesday, August 11th |
 Empowerment Through Karate
Join us on Thursday August 6th and Tuesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. and learn about empowerment through Karate (aimed at a Teen Audience.)The program will be co-presented by Ivana Meyer and New Hope | |
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Thursday, August 13th - Library Box Office |
 The Library Box Office Presents: The Way I Spent the End of the World
The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present Noise which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level. Candy will be available for purchase.
Synopsis:
"Bucharest 1989 - Last year of Ceausescu's dictatorship. Eva, 17, lives with her parents and her 7 year-old brother Lalalilu. One day at school, Eva and her boyfriend accidentally break a bust of Ceausescu. They are forced to confess their crime before a disciplinary committee. Eva is expelled from school and transferred to a reformatory establishment. There she meets Andrei and decides to escape Romania with him. Lalalilu is more and more convinced that Ceausescu is the main reason for Eva's decision to leave. So, with his friends from school, he devises a plan to kill the dictator."
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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Tuesday, August 18th |
 Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees to take place in the Mills Room at noon.
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Wednesday, August 19th |
 Henna Design Demonstration by Sangita Desai
Experience Traditional Arts of India: Henna, the original temporary tattoo is coming to the Jacob Edwards Library on Wednesday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room. Learn about the history and purpose of henna in Indian culture. Skilled henna artist Sangita Desai will create a beautiful design on each participant. Listen to traditional music while enjoying a special Indian treat.
For children and teens ages 10 and above, great for mom, aunt or grandma, too. Space is limited so please call the library at (508) 764-5426 to register in advance. Participants should be prepared to keep the henna area dry for 40 minutes after application. |
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Thursday, August 20th |
 Overview of Aromatherapy
Join us in the Reading Room on Thrusday, August 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an overview of Aroma Therapy.
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Thursday, August 27th |
 Mary Shelley's Birthday Celebration!
Happy Birthday Mary Shelley!
Mary Shelley, whose novel Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus, was born on August 30th, 1791. Published before Verne and Wells, Shelly is often denied her seat of honor at the mother of science-fiction and as a contributor of the Gothic movement which birthed horror as we know it today.
Join the members of Broad Universe ( www.broaduniverse.org), an international organization dedicated to promoting women in genre fiction, on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. as they give Mary Shelley her due repect as we celebrate her birthday.
The celebration will include:
- Readings from Frankenstein
- Readings of Shelley's short work (available through Tachyon Press)
- Discussion of Shelley and her contribution to literature and culture
- Open discussion about how women currently fair in the publishing industry -- particulary in genre
Presenters will include:
- Trisha J. Wooldridge, Author, Editor and Educator
- Morven Westfield, Author and Podcaster
- Inanna Arthen, Publisher, Author and Editor
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Date to Be Announced |
 Southbridge Town Council Meeting
Joan Menard, Interim Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, invited the Town Council to conduct one of their meetings at the Jacob Edwards Library in August. The date of this meeting will be announced.
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Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library |
Meeting Re-scheduled
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library will not take place in August. The next meeting will occur on Monday, September 21st. |
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Be sure to stop by the library this month! We can't wait to see you!
Sincerely,
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library |
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