Southborough Library's Southborough Business Network Presents: Ari Haseotes of Cumberland Farms - a Family Business that is Built to Last The Southborough Library's Southborough Business Network (SBN) continues the INSIDE STORY speaker series on Thursday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Come hear the INSIDE STORY of Cumberland Farms. How did this business achieve such success? How is the family navigating the business to ensure it stays relevant in a fast-changing world?  The Southborough connection runs deep for Mr. Haseotes, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cumberland Farms Inc. As a young boy, he attended the Fay School and St. Mark's School.
This event is supported by the Friends of the Southborough Library, Fay School, Economic Development Team of Southborough, Southborough Rotary Club and Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please bring your business card to enter a drawing for a door prize to be awarded at the end of the evening. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Library Director Jane Cain at 508-485-5031. |
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New at the Library...
For Adults:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross
The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory
On the Nooks:
An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
On the Kindles:
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre
Dumas
The Importance of Being Earnest by
Oscar Wilde
Crossing the Borders of Time: A True Story of War, Exile, and Love Reclaimed by Leslie Maitland
For Teens:
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
The Obsidian Blade by Pete Hautman
Flip by Martyn Bedford
For Children:
13 Secrets by Michelle Harrison
Aliens on Vacation by Clete Barrett Smith
Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace |
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Design a Bag
The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a design contest - fundraiser and the deadline for the contest to design a  bag has been extended. The last day pictures may be submitted will be on September 10, 2012. Bags will be available for purchase at the Heritage Day Book Sale in October. Pick up an entry form at the Library! ____________________________________
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College Financial Aid Night
It's never too early to start
thinking about college tuition and how you can maximize financial aid. The Southborough Library will host College Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. David Landry, of Central Mass College Funding Advisors, returns to present this important information. Learn when to begin the process, how to lower college costs while protecting your assets and maximizing aid eligibility, and get answers to all your questions.
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Database of the Month
Our featured database of the month is perfect for your child's upcoming school science projects. Gale Science in Context provides information on today's most significant science topics in full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, and more. For example, students have access to biographies on people who made an impact in the field of science. Simply go to the Southborough Library homepage, click online resources and scroll down to reference databases. Gale Science in Context is listed in the section under Helpful Resources for Students.
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Evergreen FAQs
If you are a fan of saved lists in your online Library account, be aware that our new system software Evergreen limits the size of lists to ten (10) items. Start a new folder in your account, if you have more than 10 requests! Send us your questions on Evergreen:
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Tell Us What You Think...
We need your feedback on this newsletter and the Southborough Library in general, as for example, our holdings, events, etc.
There are suggestion boxes at the Library where you can submit your ideas, or just send us your thoughts in an email to info@southboroughlib.org. You are welcome to call Library Director Jane Cain at 508-485-5031 any time!
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Dr. Louis Fazen to Talk at the Library on Thursday, September 20: Stop Dying and Save Healthcare Costs!
Did you know that over half of the deaths in the United States are from preventable causes? Learn how to live a healthier life on Thursday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. Our speaker, Dr. Fazen, is a Southborough resident and Chair of the Board of Health here in town. No registration required. Tell your friends and neighbors, too! |
Please note...the 
Library is closed
on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
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Summer Reading Update
It was a great summer in the Children's Room at the Library. Over 400 children participated in the Summer Reading Program. A goal was set for all of the children to read 4,000 books...and they did it! We went over our goal. Thank you to all who participated! You did a fantastic job! |
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September at the Library
For Children:
Preschool Storytime for children ages 2-5 and their families: 10:30 a.m. on
Mondays: September 10, 17, and 24;
Tuesdays: September 11, 18, and 25;
Wednesdays: September 12, 19, and 26.
Baby & Toddler Time for infants to 2 year olds and their families: 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays: September 13, 20, and 27.
Build with LEGOs on Tuesday, September 11, 3:45-5:00 p.m., at the Library. Ages 4 and up are welcome, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is not required.
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) will meet on Tuesday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. Ages 11-18 are welcome to join this group of teens to make book suggestions and plan teen events at the Library. Call 508-485-5031 for more information.
For Adults:
The INSIDE STORY speaker series presents: Ari Haseotes of Cumberland Farms Inc., on Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. (See description on left.)
This month, the Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m., at the Library. Meetings are open to the public and held in a downstairs meeting room.
The Friends of the Library will meet on Wednesday, September19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. Interested in becoming a Friend of the Southborough Library? We would love to have you join us - the Library needs good Friends!
Dr. Louis Fazen will speak on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. (See description above.)
On Tuesday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m., parents, learn all about College Financial Aid with David Landry at the Library. Please visit the Library or call 508-485-5031 to sign up.
The Southborough Library's Genealogy Club will meet on Thursday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. We're taking on an obituary indexing project that will be important to the genealogy community. All are welcome - the more hands, the better!
Book Discussion Groups:
First Wednesday Book Group's September book is The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings. The group will meet on Wednesday, September 12, (yes, that's the second Wednesday this month!) at 10:00 a.m. at the Library.
The Senior Center Book Group
will discuss The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott, on Wednesday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m., at the Senior Center.
The YA Book Group will discuss Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey on Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Library. Pizza and soda provided by Southborough Domino's on Route 9.
The 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Library to begin planning for the 2012-2013 season.
The 4th-6th Grade Book Group will meet to discuss Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett on Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Library. Pizza and soda provided by the Friends of the Library.
For more information about these events, check the Library Web site -
www.southboroughlib.org and click on Upcoming Events in the right-hand column. |
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