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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.
Closings:
The library will be closed on
Monday, April 15th in honor of Patriot's Day.
The library will also be closing early on Friday, April 26th, at 1:00 p.m. for staff training.
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Book Sale!
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It's Book Sale time! The FOJEL Annual Book Sale will be held from Thursday, April 18th through Saturday, April 20th. For the opening hours of the sale, please see below:
Thursday, 4/18: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, 4/19:
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/20:
9:00 a.m.-Noon
Prices:
Pocket Paperbacks 50 cents
Children's Books 50 cents
Hard & Softcover Books $1.00
Friday - Romance Paperbacks Special $5.00 a bag
Saturday - Bargain Day, fill a bag (all books) for $5.00
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WRTA Bus Service
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The WRTA bus service is up and running in Southbridge!
The bus stops at the library and bus riders are welcome to wait inside the library.
A new large screen TV has been installed to provide up-to-the-minute information on tracking the bus. You can now find out how long of a wait you will have, while staying nice and toasty.
There are printed schedules available for you to pick up for the various routes.
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Ongoing Programs
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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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Library eBooks!
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You can download FREE ebooks from the library!
Library ebooks are available to download for Nook, Kindle, Sony, iPad/iPhone, and other devices! Just visit the Digital Catalog to get started.
Why Can't You Find the eBook You Want From the Library?
Although demand for eBooks is growing, the biggest book publishers are limiting library access to their eBooks.
Some publishers cite security concerns while others point out that eBooks, unlike print books, will never need replacing in a library's collection. They fear that library eBook lending cuts into income for both publishers and authors. As library users, it means limited access to some of the current, popular titles we want to read on our new e-readers.
As we continue to expand our eBook collection, we hope you understand some of the limitations that are placed on us. The eBook industry continues to evolve and we're optimistic that a workable solution between publishers and libraries will come about.
If you have any questions about downloading an ebook or transferring it to your device, just ask a staff member!
Informational brochures for each device are also available at the desk to walk you through the steps. | |
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Friends of the Library
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The Friends will hold their Annual Meeting in the Mills Room at
6:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 22nd,
followed at 6:30
by a night of
jazz music
with Brian Kearsley and Friends!
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 Pioppi Room at
12:00 Noon on Tuesday,
April 23rd. All meetings are open to the general public.
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JEL News & Events
April 2013
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Greetings!
April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we have poetry readings and discussions throughout the month: poets Brad Davis, Wally Swist and Jeffrey Harrison will present a joint reading, Stephen Campiglio another, and Michael Mercier will be here to read from their (or others') work and foster discussion on the poems they read and poetry in general. We hope to see you at one of the readings! See below for dates.
It is also time for the FOJEL Annual Book Sale! Snag great deals on great books from April 18th - 20th. For the full hours and details, please see below! The Friends will also host their annual meeting, followed by a jazz session, in keeping with Jazz History Month.
Please read on for information on all of this month's programs, library news, and more!
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April'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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Book Club - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Monday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m.
 JEL is pleased to present a monthly book discussion! The group is informal and friendly, and new participants are always welcome.
"After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day's journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby's cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby.
Tom, whose records as a lighthouse keeper are meticulous and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the man and infant immediately. But Isabel has taken the tiny baby to her breast. Against Tom's judgment, they claim her as their own and name her Lucy. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has devastated one of them.
M. L. Stedman's mesmerizing, beautifully written novel seduces us into accommodating Isabel's decision to keep this "gift from God." And we are swept into a story about extraordinarily compelling characters seeking to find their North Star in a world where there is no right answer, where justice for one person is another's tragic loss."
Library staff will obtain copies of each title for participants, available one month before the discussion date. Please ask at the Information Desk to reserve your copy of next month's title!
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April's Featured Artist & Art Reception
Jennifer D'Andrea
Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m.
 "With all of my work, because most of it is abstract, I want the viewer to feel rather than think about what they are seeing before the mind can try to make logical sense of it. Most of my images are channeled, unplanned and make impressions that stay with you like a dream, to be felt in the depths at the subconscious level. Because I want you to dream with me."
Please join us in welcoming local artist Jennifer "JenniFire" D'Andrea, our featured artist for April!
A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, April 4th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, thanks to the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library. We hope to see you there!
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Library Box Office: Free Men
Thursday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m.
 "In German-occupied Paris, a young unemployed Algerian named Younes (played by break-out star, Tahar Rahim) earns his living as a black marketeer. Arrested by the French police but given a chance to avoid jail, Younes agrees to spy on the Paris Mosque. The police suspect the Mosque authorities, including its rector Ben Ghabrit, of aiding Muslim Resistance agents and helping North African Jews by giving them false certificates. At the Mosque, Younes meets the Algerian singer Salim Halali, and is moved by Salim's beautiful voice and strong personality. When Younes discovers that Salim is Jewish, he stops collaborating with the police and gradually transforms from a politically ignorant immigrant into a fully-fledged freedom fighter."
In French with English subtitles. Running time: 99 minutes.
All screenings are held in the Pioppi Room, lower level.
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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Poetry Readings & Discussions
Throughout the month - see dates below
 April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, we have several readings and discussions with poets throughout the month:
Wednesday, April 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Michael Mercier
Local poet Michael Mercier will read from his book Above the Mountain Mania, followed by a discussion.
Thursday, April 18th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Stephen Campiglio
Stephen Campiglio, poet and organizer of the successful Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series at Manchester (CT) Community College, will be reading from his new book of poetry, Cross-Fluence. A book signing will follow.
Thursday, April 25th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Brad Davis, Wally Swist and Jeffrey Harrison
We will continue the celebration of Poetry Month with these three poets presenting their own compositions. All are welcome!
Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library - all are welcome!
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Children's Corner & Vacation Week
Upcoming and Ongoing Children's Programs
Special Programs
YMCA Art Display
All Month - Reception Monday, April 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Artwork from the YMCA will be displayed in the Children's Department all month long, and a reception will be held on Monday, April 8th at 6:00 p.m. Come check it out!
Mr. Vinny's "Little Puppet" Puppet Show
Friday, April 16th at 3:00 p.m.
For children of all ages, Mr. Vinny (of Toe Jam Puppet Band fame) will put on an entertaining show of short skits featuring his unique puppets, storytelling, and audience participation. Sponsored by the Southbridge Cultural Council.
Learn to Play Chess
Wednesday, April 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For teens and tweens! Learn to play chess or hone your skills with two local chess players - Adam and Ben Piche - who play competitively.
Recycled Craft Project
Monday, April 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with volunteers from UConn's Alpha Phi Omega chapter.
El
día de los niños/El día de los libros
Monday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m
Come listen to a special guest reader for our Monday night story time! El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), is a celebration of children, families, and reading that occurs yearly on April 30th. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children.
Regular Programs
Pajama Story Time
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.
Crafty Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, All Day, All Ages
For the Under 12's. Drop by make a special craft! Display of future crafts on view in the Children's Room.
SuperKids
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Stories and songs aimed at the preschool crowd, but all ages welcome!
LEGO Club
Every Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
We'll bring the LEGOs - you bring the skills and ideas! Best for builders 5 years and older. Work on your own project or work as a team! Take photos of your creation.
Babytime
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Designed for children under 3 and their caregivers, this is a mini storytime and specialized play group. This is a 'drop in and leave' program: you are welcome anytime between 10:30 and Noon.
No registration necessary for any of our regular programs!
Questions? Call 508-764-5426 or email Kim.
All other programs funded by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library unless otherwise specified.
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Looking for something to do during April vacation? Stop by for one of our special programs, listed above, or drop in any day to play board games, make a puzzle, play chess, or just curl up with a book.
We also have free and discounted passes available to many area museums and attractions. Just ask at the desk for availability, and enjoy a great deal on a day out with the family!
Even when our doors are closed you can visit our website to access databases, renew and request materials, download ebooks, and so much more.
Exciting News***On April 18-19, 2013, the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) will celebrate the groundbreaking work of hundreds of librarians, innovators, and other dedicated volunteers in our collective effort to build the first national digital library. Jacob Edwards Library will be featured as one of the member libraries.
We hope to see you soon! Happy Spring!
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library
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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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