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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, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.
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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 meet in the Mills Room at
6:00 p.m. on Monday,
May 20th.
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,
May 21st. All meetings are open to the general public.
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JEL News & Events
May 2013
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Greetings!
Spring is finally here!
Join us for a book discussion of the bestselling mystery novel Defending Jacob (based in Massachusetts!) on Monday, May 6th. We also have an award-winning French film, The Day I Saw Your Heart, which will be screened on Thursday, May 9th.
May 4th is Star Wars Day, and we will celebrate on the 18th - bring the whole family for the Star Wars Symposium! Costumes are encouraged (there will be a costume contest) - drop in for Star Wars Trivia, games, and more.
Please read on for information on all of this month's programs, library news, and more!
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May'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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May's Featured Artist & Art Reception
Dolores Kosciusko
Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
 "Let me introduce myself and my work. I have been painting for over 50 years. My work has been shown in many parts of New England and Hawaii. I recently had 3 private shows and have been accepted in many juried shows. I consider myself a watercolor artist.
From 1975 to 1990, I taught art privately to both adults and children in the Dudley, Webster and Oxford area, the Quinebaug Art Center in Southbridge and the Hitchcock Academy in the town of Brimfield. I also taught adult education for Bartlett High School, Webster MA.
My work has been accepted in many art shows in the area and while living in Hawaii my watercolors were displayed at the Volcano National Park Visitors Center, and many local shows.
After a few years of inactivity to raise a family (although always finding some time to paint) I am once again starting to show my work. I love to paint local scenery, barns and older historical homes, and the sea shores of New England. Many of the barns that I have painted are no longer in existences. Although I prefer and mainly paint in watercolor, I also paint with acrylics on canvas and love to work in colored pencil. I am an avid plein aire artist when the opportunity presents itself."
A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, May 2nd from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., and the show will be on display throughout the month. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, thanks to the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
We hope to see you there!
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Book Club - Defending Jacob by William Landay
Monday, May 6th 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.
"Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: His fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student.
Every parental instinct Andy has rallies to protect his boy. Jacob insists that he is innocent, and Andy believes him. Andy must. He's his father. But as damning facts and shocking revelations surface, as a marriage threatens to crumble and the trial intensifies, as the crisis reveals how little a father knows about his son, Andy will face a trial of his own-between loyalty and justice, between truth and allegation, between a past he's tried to bury and a future he cannot conceive.
Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis-a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control."
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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Library Box Office: The Day I Saw Your Heart
Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m.
 "Families are complicated... Especially when Eli, the father, who's about to be 60, is expecting a baby with his new wife. Upon hearing this news, his two grown daughters, Dom, who is trying to adopt, and Justine, who flits from one boyfriend to the next, are shocked. To get closer to Justine, whom he has never gotten along with, Eli has the bright idea of making friends with all of her exes...without her knowledge. But when Justine falls in love again and Eli is about to ruin everything, this family is on the verge of falling apart. Will they all be able to make peace before it's too late?"
In French with English subtitles. Running time: 9 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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Star Wars Symposium
Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 a.m.
Star Wars fans ages 5 and up (families welcomed) are invited to join us for the Star Wars Symposium with Peter Struzzerio!
Bring your own Star Wars memorabilia for Show & Tell - dressing up as your favorite character is encouraged! There will be puzzles, board games, a Star Wars History Lesson, Costume Contest, Trivia Game, and more!
Sponsored by Tom & Gretchen Whitcomb
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Children's Corner
Upcoming and Ongoing Children's Programs
Special Programs
Students of Charlene Cloutier - West Street School Artwork
All Month - Reception TBA
Artwork from West Street School will be displayed in the Children's Department all month. Students in grade four are learning about national landmarks. In Art, they created paintings of the Grand Canyon that showed distance with plateaus and lines of erosion. They mixed earth tone colors for this project using tempera paint. Come check it out!
Mother's Day Craft Time
Friday, May 10th starting at 2:00 p.m.
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so stop by the library and make a card and a fun craft to show your Mom just how much you care!
Community Baby Shower
Wednesday, May 15th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LaSalle Reception Center at Notre Dame Church, 444 Main Street
Are you expecting or have a baby under the age of 6 months? Join us for food, prizes, gift bags, and information! Sponsored by the Southern Worcester County Parent Support Network
Parent
Café
Thursday, May 30th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
In a Parent Café, parents engage in meaningful conversations, explore questions, and share insights. They provide opportunities for parents to grow stronger, build friendships and relationships, get support, and add to their parenting knowledge. The Café is free, and childcare and dinner are provided! Ask at the desk how you can register! Sponsored by the South County Community Partnership and Parent Support Network
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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Even when our doors are closed you can visit our website to access databases, renew and request materials, download ebooks, and so much more.
We hope to see you soon!
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library
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