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The Census - It's That Time Again!
BE COUNTED!
Completing your Census form is very important, and also a legal obligation. We all need to be counted! Funding for our community is determined by population size. Representation at the legislative level is also determined by population.
Census Help Available!
A bilingual Questionnaire Assistant will be available to help you fill out the Census Questionnaire, or answer any questions you may have, at the following times, March 19 - April 19:
Monday: 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
At the Library, on the Main Level. For more information, please call 508-764-5426.
Janelle Altiery of Southbridge is one of the Questionnaire Assistants, seen here at the
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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:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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2 GB USB Flash Drives are now Available at your Library!
$10 Each! |
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Did you Know?
You can pay your overdue book fees online?
Click here to login to your account! Have Questions?
Call us at 508-764-5426
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 Meeting to take place in the Reading Room, Monday April 26th, at 6:00 p.m. The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. Please note that the Friends underwrite some of the programming at the Jacob Edwards Library. This is an opportunity to meet your neighbor and participate in the community!
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Board of Trustees |
Jacob Edwards Library
Meeting to take place in the Mills Room, Tuesday April 20th at 12 Noon. |
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Jacob Edwards Library Celebrates
Jazz & Poetry Month
Greetings!
April is National Poetry Month, as well as Jazz Appreciation Month, and the library has plenty of great events to celebrate! Come and view Scott Erb's original photographs, as seen in the book 20 Artists of Worcester, on display here for the month of April. Don't forget to join us for the reception on April 1st and meet the artist!
Our Mystery Book Club discusses The Piano Teacher by Lynn York on the 5th, and the Library Box Office will have a screening of Gigante on Thursday, 8th, starting at 6 p.m. sharpin the Pioppi Room.
We welcome back the Gospel Choir Association of New England, led by Eric Edmonds for a performance on the 22nd! Our Annual Friends of the Library Meeting will be followed by a Jazz performance by Brian Kearsley and Friends on the 26th.
Finally, join us on the 29th for a poetry reading - Southbridgians' Favorite Poems! All are welcome to share the poem of their choice, or just relax and listen.
Read on for details on all of this month's events and more! |
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EXHIBIT: Scott Erb: 20 Artists of Worcester
April 2010, Reception Thursday April 1st, 6:30 p.m.
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 Scott Erb of Erb Photography is hanging his photographs from the book Twenty Artists of Worcester during this exhibit, which will be on display for the month of April. The project, which was partially funded by an individual grant from the Worcester Cultural Commission, highlights 20 of Worcester County's most talented artists, including Southbridge's own Antonio Fonseca.
"It was hard to believe after meeting so many creative people in the area that there was so little publicity about them," Erb said. Taking matters into his own hands, he began his own creative journey to document, through photography and text, 20 of the most sought after artists in Worcester County in their personal studios. "I wanted to meet and collaborate with them in order to create interesting images - images that could tell a little bit about them as creative people living and working in the area."
Scott Erb will be able to show off these hidden and not-so-hidden gems in this exhibition. But if you are interested in the book based on this show, you'll have to order it online; as the book sold out at the opening show last November at the Davis Art Gallery in Worcester MA! Anyone who would like Scott to sign their book is welcome to bring their copy to the opening reception on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. |
Mystery Book Club Reads The Piano Teacher Monday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. |
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present a monthly Mystery Book Club! The group is informal and friendly and new participants are welcome!
The staff at the library will assist in obtaining copies of the title for discussion, in advance of the event. For more information, or to reserve your copy of an upcoming title, stop by the library or call 508-764-5426.
For April's meeting, the group will discuss The Piano Teacher by Lynn York. Up next month is The Yellow Room Conspiracy by Peter Dickinson. |
Library Box Office: Gigante Thursday, April 8th at 6 p.m. |
The Library Box Office Presents:  Gigante
The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present Gigante, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level. Candy will be available for purchase.
Synopsis:
"Jara is a shy and lonely 35-year-old security guard at a supermarket on the outskirts of Montevideo. He works the night shift, monitoring the surveillance cameras of the entire building. One night Jara discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. Night after night, he watches her on the cameras while she works. Soon he starts following her after work: to the cinema, the beach and even to a date with another man. Jara's life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad and must decide whether to give up his obsession or confront it." |
Fantasy Book Club Interest Meeting
Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. |
 Are you a fan of fantasy novels? Whether it's your favorite genre or you'd like to try reading it for the first time, join us for a no-commitment, no-pressure interest meeting!
The book club will be held once a month, and books will be procured by the library staff for all participants.
No prior experience or expertise is required, just a love of fantasy and an interest in discussing it.
Adults and older teens welcome, so come on by and see what it's about! |
Public Notice: Patriot's Day |
 The Library will be closed on Monday, April 19th in honor of Patriot's Day. |
Gospel Choir Performance
Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30 p.m. |
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 The Gospel Choir Assocation of New England, led by Executive Director Eric Edmonds, return to JEL for a second performance! Join us on Thursday, April 22nd, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music. |
Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Library Monday, April 26th, 6:00 p.m. |
The Business Meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Jazz Performance, featuring Brian Kearsley and Friends at 6:30 p.m.
New members welcomed, sign up that evening and stay and join the fun! |
Southbridgians' Favorite Poems
Thursday, April 29th, 6:30 p.m. |
 As part of the Jacob Edwards Library celebration of National Poetry Month, the community is invited to bring their favorite poem to read at a participatory reading, in the Reading Room on Thursday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m. Whether you are an established poet, or reader, or just starting out, everyone is welcome to share their choices with this informal group.
Light refreshments will be provided. |
Knitting with Sonya
Tuesdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th |
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 Knitting with Sonya!
From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday come knit with Sonya in the Reading Room! Assistance will be given to anyone needing help with a pattern. Any handcrafters are welcome to join!
Thought of the Day...
"Which would make you happier in the long run: getting a raise or joining a knitting club? Surprise: it's the knitting! Folks who indulge in a hobby enjoy improved moods for months longer than folks who get a bump in salary, buy a new car or move into a new house, reports the journal Social and Personality Psychology Compass." - Read at this past Tuesday's gathering by Jovette Gauthier. |
Anime Club for Teens
Tuesdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th |
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The Anime Club Southbridge continues to meet on Tuesdays in the Pioppi Room. The club will be in session from 3:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Manga - Video Games - Cosplay - Movies - Parties
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we are planning a display of materials to help raise awareness in our community about the issues surrounding sexual violence and the services New Hope, the Rape Crisis Center, the Police Department, and other organizations provide to those in need. Program date to be announced.
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Be sure to stop by the library this month, and join in our celebrations! We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library |
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