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Library Hours
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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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The library will be closed on
Monday, February 20th in honor of President's Day.
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Welcome, Kim!
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The staff, trustees and friends of the Jacob Edwards Library are pleased to welcome Kimberly Usselman as Children's Librarian.
Kim comes to Southbridge with lots of experience working in a larger library system in New Britain, CT. No stranger to these parts, Kim grew up in the area and is now residing in Southbridge.
Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself! Kim is looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to know the community.
Check out the Children's Corner below to see some of the great new programs the Children's Staff has planned!
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Evergreen Update
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C/W MARS has made the decision to delay the upgrade to the new Evergreen system and catalog to ensure a smooth transition.
A new target date has not yet been set, but we will keep you updated with more news as we receive it!
Thank you for your continued patience.
Barcoding Project
In addition to the system update, our interlibrary delivery system is making a transition. To accommodate the new handheld system of scanning, all barcodes will have to be placed in the upper-left corner of the item. Staff and volunteers are working through the collection, and making great progress!
Volunteer Ted Bartlett adds a new barcode.
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Have you ever wanted to learn another language?
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Introducing Mango Languages!
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective.
The system is completely web-based and remotely accessible, so you can learn anywhere you have an internet connection (even on your mobile device!).
All you need is an internet connection and your library card. Click here to get sarted!
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eReaders in the Library
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JEL has two
Barnes & Noble Nooks (one black & white, one color) now available for use in the library!
Interested in seeing what all the fuss is about?
Ask at the Information Desk!
Kindle is now compatible!
You can view all available Kindle ebooks here (click on the "Library ebooks for Kindle" link near the top of the page).
Click here to view a brochure that will walk you through the steps of downloading a library ebook to your Kindle!
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Friends of the Library
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The Friends will meet in the Mills Room at
6:00 p.m. on Monday,
February 27th.
The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. To find out more, please visit
The Friends Page
on our website.
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Board of Trustees
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The Board of Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library will meet in the Mills Room at
12 noon on Tuesday,
February 21st.
All meetings are open to the general public.
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Ongoing Programs
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Inkwell Imaginings
This group of aspiring writers meets evey Monday in the Mills Room at 6:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome - bring your writing to discuss with the group and get advice!
Anime Club for Teens
The Anime Club meets every Tuesday in the Pioppi Room, from 3:10 - 4:30 p.m. Stop by for manga, video games, cosplay, movies, and more!
Knitting with Sonya
From 10:30-12:30 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!
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Don't forget - even when our doors are closed, you can access library services through our website.
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JEL News & Events
February 2012
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Greetings!
February's exhibit features Sasha Thomas, who has recently opened Kyoko's Closet at 23 Hamilton Street. She will display some of her designs in the Main Hall this month. A reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, or please stop by any time this month to view her work!
This month's film for the Library Box Office is A Screaming Man, a film from Chad that follows one man as he navigates his country's civil war.
Percussionist Craig Harris will be here on Thursday, the 16th to present a celebration of the music and rhythms of West Africa in celebration of Black History Month.
Please read on for library news, information on the programs and events we have scheduled for December, and more!
We hope to see you soon!
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February's JEL Staff Picks
Looking for a good book? Here are some that JEL staff have recently enjoyed! Clicking on the title will take you right to the library's catalog, where you can check to see if it's available, and put a hold on popular titles!
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Database of the Month
Massachusetts Newsstand
Did you know that with just your library card and an internet connection, you have full-text online access to newspapers like The Boston Globe and the Telegram & Gazette?
Here is the full list of Massachusetts newspapers that you can access through Massachusetts Newsstand:
- The Banner (West Boylston), 2007-Present
- The Berkshire Eagle, 2005-Present
- The Boston Globe, 1980-Present
- The Boston Herald, 1991-2011
- BusinessWest (Chicopee), 1992-Present
- The Gazette (Haverhill), 1992-1997
- The Item (Clinton), 2007-Present
- Montachusett Telegram & Gazette, 2008
- El Mundo (Cambridge), 1992-1994
- North Adams Transcript, 2005-Present
- The Patriot Ledger (Quincy), 1995-2011
- The Record (Shrewsbury), 2007-2008
- Sentinel & Enterprise (Fitchburg), 2005-Present
- Standard Times (New Bedford), 1992-1997
- The Sun (Lowell), 2004-Present
- The Valley Dispatch (Dracut), 2011-Present
- Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1989-Present
Additionally, through the Newsbank database, you have access to:
- The Cape Code Times, 1998-Present
- The Springfield Republican, 1988-Present
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Exhibit & Reception: Sasha Thomas
Reception Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
February's exhibit features fashion designs by Sasha Thomas. Sasha moved to Southbridge at the age of 14, and attended Southbridge High School. She moved to Boston to attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and graduated with a BA in Fashion Design. She has since moved back to Southbridge, where she has opened a small boutique called Kyoko's Closet, located at 23 Hamilton Street.
The designs on display this month are a glimpse of the styles that can be found on the racks of Kyoko's Closet.
Please join us for a reception for the artist on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library. Sasha's work will be on display for the full month of February in the Main Hall.
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Mystery Book Club
Monday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m.
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present a monthly book discussion! The group is informal and friendly and new participants are welcome.
Library staff will obtain copies of each title, one month before the discussion date. Please inquire at the Information Desk to reserve your copy of next month's title!
This month the group will discuss Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs:
"'Down time' is not a phrase in Tempe Brennan's vocabulary. A string of disturbing cases has put her vacation plans on hold; instead, she heads to the lab to analyze charred remains from a suspicious fire, and a mysterious black residue from a small plane crash. But most troubling of all are the bones. . . . Tempe's daughter's new boyfriend invites them to a picnic - a pig pickin' - in the North Carolina countryside, where a cache of bones turns up. But are they animal or human? X-rays and DNA may link the crimes, but they can't reveal who is closing in on Tempe and her daughter - and how far they will go to keep her from uncovering the truth."
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Library Box Office: A Screaming Man
Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
" Adam, a former swimming champion in his sixties, is a pool attendant at a hotel in Chad. When the hotel gets taken over by  new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son, Abdel, leaving Adam humiliated and resentful. Meanwhile the country is in the throes of a civil war. Rebel forces are attacking the government and the authorities demand the people contribute to the "war effort" with money or volunteers old enough to fight. Adam is constantly harassed for his contribution, but he is penniless. In a moment of weakness, Adam makes a decision that he will forever regret."
A Screaming Man was the winner of the Jury Prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, as well as several other international film festival prizes. Running time: 91 minutes.
About the Library Box Office: Most true independent and foreign films get squeezed out of commerical theaters by Hollywood blockbusters, and face skyrocketing costs that make it daunting - if not impossible - to reach appreciative audiences. JEL subscribes to the Film Movement series to bring "art house" independent and foreign films to you. |
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A Celebration of the Music & Rhythms of West Africa with Craig Harris
Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a musical performance not to be missed by percussionist and teacher Craig Harris! This program explores the
rich musical heritage in West African countries. As a percussionist, Harris knows the importance of the drum to West African musical culture, and also learned of the other instruments that play a part in the music. He will point out the different instruments, musical styles, and cultural influences that comprise West African music.
Craig Harris has been a percussionist for fifty years and has embarked upon a lifelong journey of exploring all music. He describes it as a quest to know the language
 of music.
Mr. Harris is a retired public school music teacher. He said hecreated this program to share his love and passion with others. We look forward to welcoming back this popular musician! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library. |
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Invitation to Library Legislative Breakfast
Friday, February 17th, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
 The Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge is pleased to host one of the Library Legislative Breakfasts for 2012 and invites the community to attend. A large attendance is expected, as people are very keen to sustain our services and this is a way of insuring that legislators knows how valued library services are!
This is your opportunity to meet with your legislators, advocate for library services in the community and learn about future plans. There will be presentations by Senator Richard Moore, Representative Peter Durant, and representatives from the C/WMARS network, the Massachusetts Library System, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library Association and local administration.
The Staff, Trustees and Friends of Jacob Edwards Library invite you to attend. Please RSVP by February 11, 2012 to Margaret Morrissey, Director by phone (508-764-5426) or email. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends and Trustees of Jacob Edwards Library and the library community.
Logo designed by Megan Pusateri of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
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Misfit Pets
Tuesday, February 21st, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
 Teens and tweens: what are your plans during school vacation week? How about joining us to give your plush toy or stuffed animal a make-over? Bring your stuffed toy and learn how you can turn it/him/her into something completely new by using some simple sewing and gluing techniques!
Sasha and Beverly Thomas, who run Kyoko's Closet on Hamilton Street in Southbridge, will be at JEL to show you how. This is a FREE program and all you need is a plush toy! The library has two of these creations on display in the main hall. Stop by and check them out!
If you have some extra stuffed animals you do not need and would be willing to share, please bring them with you - the more variety we have the more interesting the results will be!
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Children's Corner
Upcoming and Ongoing Children's Programs
Move and Groove for Toddlers
Friday, February 3rd at 10:30 a.m.
Our last Move & Groove with Occupational Therapist, Leena Vaidya. Activities involving movement skills, sharing, and social interaction.
Half Day Movie Madness
Wednesday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m.
A family movie showing in the children's department, stop on by!
Pinkalicious Party
Saturday, February 11th, 11:00 - Noon
All boys and girls are invited! Make a few crafts, play fun games, listen to a story, and make some Valentine's Day cards! Light refreshments included.
Recycled Craft Project
Thursday, February 23rd, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come do a fun craft during school vacation week!
Pajama Story Time *NEW
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Listen to some stories, sing some songs, and watch a short film. Pajamas optional! Geared towards ages 4-8, but all ages welcome.
Tuesday Tales
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Stories and songs aimed at the preschool crowd, but all ages welcome!
Crafty Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, All Day
Drop in anytime and make a special craft! All ages welcome.
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Don't forget we are here during February School Vacation! The children's room has board games, a coloring table, a Lego table, and many other fun things to keep kids entertained! Upstairs, check out a Wii game, play chess, work on a puzzle, or just relax with a book.
It is an honor for Jacob Edwards Library to host the Library Legislative Breakfast, and we are hoping that our patrons will mark their calendars and come to show support for library services!
We hope to see you this month!
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| Programs at Jacob Edwards Library may be recorded for Southbridge Public Access TV and/or photographed for promotional purposes. |
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