Please join us for a reading by L.M. Browning, author of Oak Wise and, most recently, Ruminations at Twilight. Following the reading, Ms. Browning will be available to sign copies of her book. Read on for a bit more about Ms. Browning and her poetry:

"Asserting that the sacred lives in what is ordinary and the Divine is found amongst the green of nature, the poems within Ruminations at Twilight bring a message of appreciation for the worth of what surrounds us. Relevant, insightful, candid and revealing, these verses give a unique perspective on the age-old questions. The story told takes place on an intimate scale yet at the same time a world-wide scale; for within this story of one individual's realization and redemption we are told that of all humanity's."

L.M. Browning grew up in a small fishing village in Connecticut. She began writing at the age of 15 following what she describes as a profound spiritual awakening. In 2010, Ms. Browning became a partner at Hiraeth Press, an Independent Publisher of Contemplative and Ecological titles based outside Boston, in the watershed of Massachusetts. She is an Associate Editor of the quarterly publication, Written River: A Journal of Eco-Poetics. Continuing to reside in Connecticut, she is currently studying for a degree in Philosophy through The University of London External Programme, in conjunction with Yale University in New Haven Connecticut; while working as a Teacher of Special Education. Ms. Browning's forthcoming titles include her first full-length novel, anticipated for a Spring 2011 release and her next poetry collection entitled, From the Blood of the Wound slated for release in December 2011 (Hiraeth Press).

The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present Man of the Year, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level.  Candy will be available for purchase.

Local celebrity Hunter Foote will be performing at the Jacob Edwards Library on Thursday, December 16, at 6 p.m. Hunter will be performing his eclectic sampling of music with a holiday music theme. Hunter may be joined by another up and coming musician, Rori Coakley. Rori is the pianist at St Joseph Parish in North Brookfield MA. She has been working on Hunter's Christmas CD with him.

Hunter has been studying violin since the age of 5. Using his talent and passion for music, Hunter has shared this gift with hundreds of groups and organizations. Some of Hunter's earliest performances were for local churches, senior centers and charity fundraisers. Hunter has since become a much sought after solo performer at weddings, funerals, private parties, restaurants, and town festivals but he still makes time for lots of volunteering and benefits. Hunter also plays with a trio, The Boys of the Town, performing traditional Irish music. 

Hunter was home schooled until he entered college at 13 years old. He graduated this past May from Holyoke Community College with a double major in Music and Liberal Arts. He is now attending the Isenberg School of Management at UMASS Amherst to earn his Bachelors Degree in business.

This event is funded by the Southbridge Cultural Council.

Learn how to make a lantern out of recycled materials!  Get into the holiday spirit and brighten up the outdoors with these lanterns made from soda bottles.  This workshop is free, and will provide all the materials needed to make this unique light!  Just bring your creativity. 

All teens are welcome to join us for some vacation week fun! 

- Large screen and surround sound -

Hang out in the Pioppi Room (lower level), and play Rock Band or Wii Sports with us!

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