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Local Author: Steve Ulfelder and Purgatory Chasm, at the Library, Thursday, June 9, 7:00 p.m.
 Join us for a local author visit, and a look at Purgatory Chasm, by Steve Ulfelder, on Thursday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Library, at the northwest corner of Routes 85 and 30 in Southborough. Those of us who have already read Steve's book have liked it. You will enjoy the characters in this mystery and the local interest in central Mass! Bring a neighbor or a friend to support one of our own! |
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Library to Celebrate 100 Years at 25 Main Street, Southborough
Library Trustees, Friends of the Library, and Library staff are preparing displays and activities, an Open House, and more to recognize the Library's Centennial Year in this building.
The Friends of the Library are sponsoring an Essay and Art Contest for children of all ages. Ages 4-7 can color a picture that Ms. Kim has selected for them; ages 8-12 can write an essay on "What the Library Means to Me;" and ages 13-18 can write an essay, take a photograph, or make a video of "What the Library Means to Me." There will be prizes in all age categories and winners will be announced in the Fall. Please plan to join us on Saturday, September 17, for an Open House, with refreshments, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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For Adults:
Twice Born
by Margaret Mazzantini The Russian Affair by Michael Wallner William & Catherine: Their Story
by Andrew Morton
The Lean Six Sigma Guide to Doing More with Less
by Mark O. George
On DVD:
The King's Speech
Gasland
For Teens:
Ask and the Answer (Book 2)
by Patrick Ness
Curse of the Wendigo
by Rick Yancey
Waters Rising
by Sheri Tepper
For Children:
Alice-Miranda at School
by Jacqueline Harvey
Into the Unknown:
How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air by Stewart Ross
To find something good to read, browse the Library catalog at
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June is Library CARD Amnesty Month
 Have you LOST your library CARD? Come in for a FREE replacement library card any day in June.
There is usually a $1.00 fee for a new library card, if you've lost yours - but in June we'll treat you to a freebie! You may want to replace an old keychain card, too. Full disclosure: In the fall, most Massachusetts libraries will be moving to a new circulation and cataloging system - and now's the time to update our records. Thank you for helping us help you! |
June Happenings at the Library
For Children:
Upcoming Story Times for ages 2-5 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1; and Monday, June 6. This wraps up Story Times until the fall. No registration required.
Baby & Toddler Story Times for infants to
2 year olds and their parents or caregivers will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays, June 2 and June 9. This wraps up Toddler Story Times until the fall. No registration required.Summer Reading starts June 22. Watch for contests, fun, and games while you read away this summer! Ms. Kim and Ms. Barbara will be visiting the schools from June 6 -June 13 to tell students all about it!  On Tuesday, June 28, 11:00 a.m., Dora the Explorer will be here to read books and have photos taken with children. Please register in the Children's Room or by calling 508.485.5031.  On Thursday, June 30, 11:00 a.m., the Annual Fourth of July Children's Parade to the Town House begins its procession from the Library. Come decked out in red, white, and blue to celebrate our country's birthday. No registration required.
For Teens:
 Showing of Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince (rated PG-13) on Saturday, May 28, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Please call 508.485.5031 or visit the Library to register. Snacks and drinks provided by the Friends of the Library.
For Adults:
Thursday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Purgatory Chasm - Local author Steve Ulfelder visits the Southborough Library to tell us about his book, his quirky characters, and the writer's life. Bring a neighbor or a friend. Steve will be speaking in the upstairs Judy Williams Reading Room at the Library. No RSVP required.
On Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., the Friends of the Library will hold their annual June Book Sale in the lower level of the Library and outdoors - weather permitting. This is an excellent opportunity to find books for all ages on all topics at a great price - and contribute to the Friends' fundraising effort. Donations of gently used books and DVDs will be accepted until June 8. See you at the Book Sale!
On Monday, June 13, 7:00 p.m., the Library Board of Trustees meets at the Library. Meetings are open to the public and are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month, in the downstairs meeting room. Please note that this month's meeting is rescheduled to a Monday.
On Wednesday, June 22, 6:00 p.m., the Southborough Genealogy Club will take a field trip to the Worcester Public Library to get a tour of that Library's local history and genealogy collection. Call the Library at 508.485.5031 or visit to sign up!
Book Discussion Groups
(listed chronologically)
The First Wednesday Book Group meets June 1, 10:00 a.m., to discuss Mrs. Jack, a biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp.
The Senior Center Book Group meets at the Senior Center on Wednesday, June 8, 11:00 a.m., to discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. This group takes the summer off. Its next meeting will be Wednesday, September 14.
The 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group meets on Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m., to discuss
The Young Adult Book Group meets Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m., to discuss The Lab by Jack Heath and Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica. Pizza will be donated by Domino's Pizza on Route 9 in Southborough.
For more information about these events and more, go to the Library Web site - www.southboroughlib.org - and click on Upcoming Events in the right-hand column!
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? by Avi.
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Classical Music on CD
 The Library received a substantial collection of classical music CDs, and after months of classifying and cataloging, the collection is ready for your borrowing. We thank the Dykstra family, formerly of Southborough, who donated the collection; the Friends of the Library, who purchased some new shelving to contain the CDs; and staff member Heidi Lindsey and volunteer Dot Spiro who have worked tirelessly to organize the donation for your browsing, searching, and listening pleasure. |
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Friends of the Southborough Library
BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Great prices on gently used books and videos for all ages and all interests.
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Tell Us What You Think!
We always love to hear feedback on what you think of this newsletter and of our beloved Southborough Library. Send us your thoughts in an email at: info@southboroughlib.org or call Library Director Jane Cain at 508.485.5031 - anytime! |
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