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Friends of the Southborough Library Annual Book & Cookie Sale ~ Heritage Day - October 8 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Monday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Gently used books and DVDs may be dropped off at the Library until Friday, October 5. Baked cookies can be dropped off at the Library on Saturday, October 6, or delivered to the Friends' Book & Bake sale Monday morning, October 8. Thank you!
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Trick or Treating at the Library
On Wednesday, October 31, we're inviting all children to wear their Halloween costumes and come trick-or-treating at the Library! Stop by any time during the day for a treat and stay awhile for Halloween-themed crafts and games.
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New at the Library...
For Adults:
The Malice of Fortune by Michael Ennis
Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin
We Sinners by Hanna Pylvianen
On the Nooks:
The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe
Wish You Were Here by Graham Swift
Playing the Odds by Nora Roberts
On the Kindles:
Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by T.J. Ritter
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
For Teens:
Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
Starters by Lissa Price
The Wrath of the Gods
by Anthony Horowitz
For Children:
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
Always October by Bruce Coville
Mousterpiece by Jane Breskin Zalben
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Database of the Month
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a useful online resource for older students and adults that focuses on today's hottest social issues. The database provides topic overviews and a wide assortment of full-text articles, documents and videos.
To access the database, begin at our Library website www.southboroughlib.org. Go to "Online Resources" and click on Gale under "Reference Databases." Then scroll down to Opposing Viewpoints and begin to explore the wide variety of topics that are making headlines today. |
New Addition to Our "Wish list" The Library is searching for a way to purchase e-content through Amazon and Barnes & Noble for our circulating e-books. We can always use donations of gift cards for such purchases. If you are interested in providing e-content for your fellow Library users, with the donation of a gift card, just let us know! Thank you.
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Teen Space Update  Librarian Naomi Magnoni has been working with the Teen Advisory Group, an Eagle Scout candidate, and a variety of volunteers in planning our first teen space at the Library. Furniture and a rug have been selected, electrical outlets have been added, and we are ready to move! If you are interested in volunteering to help create the new space, join us at the Library beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20. Wear something you won't mind working in - and be sure to wear close-toed shoes. Shelves and books will be shifted to make room for 'tween and teen space. Lunch will be served to those who sign up to volunteer. Call 508-485-5031 or visit the Library to sign up. |
Evergreen FAQs
If you are managing your account from home and trying to log in - use your Library card number as the User Name (type in with no spaces) and your LAST NAME all in capital letters as the Password, to log on for the first time. You can change this whenever you wish.
Send your questions on Evergreen to:
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Teens: Please like us on Facebook!
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Tell Us What You Think...
We need your feedback on this newsletter and the Southborough Library in general. Please share your opinion on our holdings, events, service, etc. There are suggestion boxes at the Library where you can submit your ideas. Or, 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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Hands-On Nature Program
Children will have a great opportunity to learn about owls on Thursday, October 4, at 3:45 p.m., when "Hands-On Nature" comes to the Library. Children ages 5-8 will learn about owl tracks, owl habits, and what owls have eaten by looking at owl pellets. Space is limited, so please register at the Children's Room desk or by calling 508-481-5031.
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The Library will be closed  on Monday, October 8, for Columbus Day.
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Learn about Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts in a talk by Dr. Louis Fazen
Southborough resident Dr. Louis Fazen will return for another discussion session on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. As you may be aware, Massachusetts voters will have a chance to decide on a ballot issue in November--should marijuana be legalized for medicinal purposes? The implications are broad. Join us at the Library for this thought-provoking talk with a medical professional. Open to all; no registration required.
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October at the Library
For Children:
Preschool Storytime for children ages 2-5 and their families: 10:30 a.m. on
Mondays:
October 1, 15, and 22;
Tuesdays: October 2, 9, 16, and 23;
Wednesdays: October 3, 10, 17, and 24.
Baby & Toddler Time for infants to 2 year olds and their families: 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays: October 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Build with LEGOs on Tuesday, October 9, 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, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. Southborough 'tweens and teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join this group. Help us to make book selections and plan teen events at the Library. Call 508-485-5031 for more information.
For Adults:
This month, the Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 16, 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, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Library.
The Southborough Library's Genealogy Club will meet on Thursday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Library for Irish Genealogy 202- intermediate Irish research - with returning speaker, Tom Tooey. Our thanks to the Southborough Cultural Arts Council for sponsoring speakers for the Genealogy Club.
Book Discussion Groups:
First Wednesday Book Group's October book is The Alienist by Caleb Carr. The group will meet on Wednesday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Library.
The Senior Center Book Group
will discuss The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, on Wednesday, October 10, at 11:00 a.m., at the Senior Center.
The YA Book Group will discuss Always War by Margaret Peterson Haddix on Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Library. Pizza and soda provided by Southborough Domino's on Route 9.
*The elementary school book groups are currently filled. Please call the Library for more information.
The 4th-6th Grade Book Group will meet to discuss Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness! by Cornelia Funke on Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Library. The group will have a special guest, local author Susan Lubner,
who will talk about being a writer and discuss her new book The Upside of Ordinary.
The 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group will meet on Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Library. The book they will discuss is Going, going, gone! with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume.
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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Cumberland Farms
It was another successful evening of learning at the Southborough Library's Southborough Business Network Inside Story speaker event on Thursday, September 13. Our thanks to Ari Haseotes, Southborough resident, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cumberland Farms Inc. for his enlightening and energetic talk! We learned a lot about the convenience store industry and the refinery of oil in our modern world. Thanks to the volunteers who put the program together, and for the Friends of the Library, Fay School and the Southborough Economic Development Team for supporting this series.
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