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Due to changes in the tax tables, the publication dates have been moved back for IRS tax forms and publications. A limited selection of forms is availably currently at the library, and we hope to receive in the near future.
The IRS has announced that they will be discontinuing mailing tax packages to individual filers. To get forms and instructions:
-Download from the IRS website (library staff is available to assist with downloading forms)
-Call toll-free,
1-800-829-3676 to request forms.
-Obtain them at the library (forms only - the IRS will not be sending us any instructions in hard copy).
Please click here for more information. |
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JEL has a new Facebook page! "Like" us for updates on library events and more! |
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Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Monday, January 17th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. |
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Sign up today!
A free introduction to the internet for seniors!
Sponsored by Catholic Charities and Senior Service America, this new program will allow those with little or no computer experience to learn! Please call to schedule a session or to learn more: 508-764-5426
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New meeting room!
Due to the growing demand for study space and meetings, the library has been able to repurpose the periodicals storage area as both a smaller archival space and a meeting space by installing a table, chairs, and whiteboard. There are many occasions when all the rooms are in use.
The trend in periodicals is changing, where many well-known titles have been discontinued. Given the availability of many titles online, and people's increased access to computers, the need for long-term storage is diminished, hence the additional space.
All of the rooms are available for public use, for more details, please see here! |
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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:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Library Catalog: Get the Best Results
Wednesday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. |
Have you ever wished someone could show you how to use our online catalog? Then you're in luck! Sign up for this one-hour session to learn the basics of using our catalog, plus some tips and tricks! Wondering about something other than the catalog, like how to download ebooks or access a database? We can teach you that too! Space is limited, so please call 508-674-5426 to register. |
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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 Mills Room, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24th.
The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group.
They run an ongoing booksale, on the lower level, of gently used books that are available for purchase. The money generated goes to support the programs at the library. The staff is very appreciative of this support.
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Board of Trustees |
Jacob Edwards Library
Meeting to take place in the Mills Room,
Tuesday, January 18th at 12 Noon. |
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Jacob Edwards Library
Greetings!
With the start of a new year comes a new listing of programs for all ages!
Join us on January 6th to meet the artist of 2011's first art exhibit, Marley Lanctot. Can't make it to the reception? The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of January!
The Library Box Office continues this month with Alamar, an award-winning film in Spanish and Italian.
Thanks to a generous grant from the MA Renewable Energy Trust's Clean Energy Choice program, we have two great "green" programs to offer this month! Learn how to "Grow Your Green Esteem" on January 15th by reducing your carbon footprint, and how to save money by going green on January 20th.
And of course, don't forget our ongoing programs - Knitting with Sonya every Tuesday morning, the teen Anime club every Tuesday afternoon, our Inkwell Imaginings writing group every Monday, and the new Teen Center every Monday after school!
Read on for the details on all of these programs and more! |
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January's JEL Staff Picks
Recently Perused Books by the Staff | |
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January's Art Exhibit: Marley Lanctot
Reception Thursday, January 6th at 6:30 p.m. | |
Marley Lanctot is a 23 year old resident of Southbridge, Massachusetts. After attending Southbridge High School and graduating in 2005, she continued her education at the University of Hartford where she attended the Hartford Art School and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration in 2009.
In 2005 she provided the logo design currently used by the Southbridge Police Department. She has also provided illustrations for author Lynn DiGregorio Sarty in her poetry book "Earth, Air, Fire, Water: A Wreath of Rhymes" published in 2007.
"Momo's Day" is Marley's first publication written and illustrated herself in 2010 and is currently on sale at www.xlibris.com. Copies will also be available for purchase and signing during the reception. Concurrent with the reception, Michael Caprera, another Southbridge resident and talented musician will be performing in the Reading Room.
Marley works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and digital illustration. She is currently working freelance and is open for commissions. Marley has previously participated in group shows at the library, and we are thrilled that she is now exhibiting a solo show!
To see samples of her work and find out more about Marley, visit her website at www.marleylanctot.com. |
Michael Caprera: Young Composer
Thursday, January 6th at 6:30 p.m. | |
 | | Michael Caprera performing along with Hunter Foote in 2010 |
Michael Caprera is a talented performer and an emerging composer who lives in our community. Although only 16 years old, Michael has performed in many venues, and has many accomplishments, including a CD of his own recordings. It is with great pleasure that Jacob Edwards Library can kick off the new year with a musical event of this caliber. Michael will be in the Reading Room with his keyboard during the Art Reception for Marley Lanctot.
Michael will play original piano compositions, interspersed with narrations telling the process of composing different pieces.
Michael has previously played at Jacob Edwards Library, with friend and fellow composer Hunter Foote. |
Library Box Office Presents: Alamar
Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. | |
The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present Alamar, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level. Candy will be available for purchase.
Alamar was the winner of the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Int'l Film Festival, and the Grand Jury Prize at the Miami Int'l Film Festival, among many others. Synopsis:
"Jorge has only a few weeks with his five-year-old son Natan before he leaves to live with his mother in Rome. Intent on teaching Natan about their Mayan heritage, Jorge takes him to the pristine Chinchorro reef, and eases him into the rhythms of a fisherman's life. As the bond between father and son grows stronger, Natan learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface of the sea". About the Library Box Office:
Most true independent and foreign films get squeezed out of commercial theaters by Hollywood blockbusters and face skyrocketing marketing costs that make it daunting - if not impossible - to reach appreciative audiences. The Jacob Edwards Library subscribes to the Film Movement series to bring "art house" independent and foreign films to you. |
Grow Your Green Esteem
Saturday, January 15th at 11:00 a.m. | |
You can make a difference! In this workshop, participants discover steps their families can take to shrink their carbon footprints. With a degree in environmental engineering, Carol guides participants in an engaging conversation about green living. To celebrate their green esteem, each person makes an earth card using paper-engineering (pop-up) techniques.
Please bring in your empty cereal or cracker boxes, which we will recycle for this craft!
Carol Parenzan Smalley is an author and educator, focusing on creative nonfiction materials for children and educational publishers. When not writing, she can be found in classrooms, libraries, and museums as a teaching artist, where she offers a variety of hands-on workshops and programs based on her books and knowledge. She is also a curriculum developer for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The snow date for this event is Saturday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
This event is funded by the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust's Clean Energy Choice Program. |
Go Green/Save Green
Thursday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. | |
Learn how to reduce electricity and energy usage, and weatherize a residence to save money! There will also be a discussion on earth, wind, solar, and geothermal energy alternatives. Presented by Sustainable Life Solutions of Bolton, MA.
"Sustainable Life Solutions LLC was founded on the principle that providing people with the information and the means to make simple changes can have a positive impact on the planet - one household at a time. We offer education, products, and consulting services to help people make these changes."
This program is funded by Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust's Clean Energy Choice Program. |
Lead Law Awareness Information Seminar
Monday, January 24th at 6:00 p.m. | |
Presented by Lawrence Boutillette of GreenThink Advisors, this seminar is relevant to homeowners, landlords, contractors, and remolders. Recent changes in the law require that after April 22, 2010, renovators must be trained, firms must be certified, and lead-safe work practices must be followed. This seminar will focus on:
- Why should I be concerned about lead paint?
- What are the health hazards of lead paint?
- How do the regulations regarding lead paint protect children?
- How do I know my contractor or landlord is complying with the law?
Mr. Boutillette is an OSHA Authorized Trainer, and conducts EPA RRP certification courses for contractors. |
Inkwell Imaginings
Mondays, January 10th, 24th, and 31st at 6:00 p.m. |
The writing group continues with its new weekly schedule this month - all aspiring writers are welcome!
"Remember the first sentence you ever read? Okay, so probably not. Do you remember, though, tha t wonderful feeling the vivid scenes and imagery gave you? Sweeping you up in a maelstrom of emotion, chaos, and tragic beauty that so seems to elude you no matter how many times you re-write it or bang your head on the table?
Well, welcome to the club. In the immortal words of Douglas Adams: "DON'T PANIC!" There is hope and there is help. While this group won't be the answer to all of your descriptive dilemmas we may be able to help you through at least a few scenes on your way to your ultimate masterpiece.
We welcome you with open arms and bleeding pens to Inkwell Imaginings, a writing group started by two struggling authors (much like yourself), looking to provide an outlet and support through the trials and tribulations of the writing world. While not experts we can lend a helping hand and sympathetic ear, allowing each of us to grow and empower you and your quest to become published... or just to write a story that you can be proud of." |
Knitting with Sonya
Tuesdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 10:30 a.m. |
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! |
Teen Center
Mondays, January 10th, 24th, and 31st at 4:00 p.m. |
Monday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 p.m. check out the Teen Center in the Jacob Edwards Library. Usually held in the Pioppi Room on the first level, it is a safe space for teens to hang out, eat snacks, talk about issues that they're dealing with, and watch videos or listen to music. All of the activities are related to violence prevention and media literacy, helping teens to really understand what they images they see are telling them. Two counselors (Natalie and Amparo) from the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts, located in Worcester, run this group weekly. Anyone wanting more information on this group can contact Natalie at 508-852-7600 x239. |
Anime Club for Teens
Tuesdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 3:10 p.m. |
The Anime Club continues to meet in the Pioppi Room, every Tuesday after school! Stop by from 3:10 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for some fun!
Manga - Video Games - Cosplay - Movies - Parties
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February is Black History Month - there will be a presentation on Burkina Faso. -
February 24th author and educator Leila Philip will discuss her book A Family Place. -
April 21st, The Keller Brothers will perform as part of their National Tour, at 1:30 p.m. Southbridge is one of two dates in MA!
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Still figuring out a New Years Resolution? How about joining us for a program at the library, or coming to borrow an item from the collection? We are not just about books! The library has a growing collection of Wii and DS games, as well as audiobooks and downloads from our website. We invite you to browse, and see for yourself!
During the year, we said goodbye to some of our longtime patrons. It is always sad, and we will miss these friends of the library. As new people join the community, we hope to make new friends as well.
Jacob Edwards Library is your hometown library!
We look forward to seeing you, in the library, and on the website, availing of the services provided, and wish all of our patrons a happy and peaceful start to 2011, and throughout the year! Staff Jacob Edwards Library |
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