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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:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Our Saturday hours will resume after Labor 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.
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,
June 17th.
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,
June 18th. All meetings are open to the general public.
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JEL News & Events
June 2013
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Greetings!
Summer is a busy time here at JEL - June marks the 8th Annual Artful Friends! Local artists and businesses have donated artwork, handcrafted items, gift certificates, and gift baskets, and there is something for everyone! Tickets can be purchased throughout the month ($5.00 for 26 chances), and the drawing will be held on June 27th. See below for more details.
It also marks the 8th Annual Pride in Southbridge! Worcester Living Magazine's 2-time winner of Entertainer of the Year, Dale LePage, will discuss how he overcame his stage fright to find his success, and will even perform a few songs. Please join us June 27th at 6:30 (before the Raffle drawing!) for a great night with this singer, songwriter, and author.
And don't forget about Southbridge FEST on June 8th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the Town Common! Library staff will be walking in the parade to promote Summer Reading, and patrons are welcome to join us - see the Children's Corner for more details!
Please read on for information on all of this month's programs, library news, and more!
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June'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 - Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
Monday, June 3rd 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.
This month the group will discuss Look Again by Lisa Scottoline:
"When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a "Have You Seen This Child?" flyer in the mail, she almost throws it away. But something about it makes her look again, and her heart stops-the child in the photo is identical to her adopted son, Will.
Her every instinct tells her to deny the similarity between the boys, because she knows her adoption was lawful. But she's a journalist and won't be able to stop thinking about the photo until she figures out the truth. And she can't shake the question: if Will rightfully belongs to someone else, should she keep him or give him up? She investigates, uncovering clues no one was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life-and that of the son she loves.
Lisa Scottoline breaks new ground in Look Again, a thriller that's both heart-stopping and heart-breaking, and sure to have new fans and book clubs buzzing."
Copies are available to check out at the Information Desk!
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8th Annual Artful Friends Exhibit & Raffle
Reception Thursday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m.
Drawing Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m.
 2013 marks the 8th Annual Artful Friends!
Local artists and businesses have donated artwork of all mediums and styles, gift certificates and gift baskets, and so much more!
Please join us for the reception on Thursday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. Be one of the first to browse the items available and get your raffle tickets in early!
Rita Schiano and Rob Adams will be back again this year by popular demand to provide the musical entertainment.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the month, $5.00 for 26 chances. Proceeds from the raffle will support the Friends of Jacob Edwards Library programs, such as museum passes, summer reading club programs, receptions, speakers and library equipment.
Plan to stop in to see the many beautiful and generous items on display for the Raffle all month long! This June exhibit is always special and unique.
The drawing will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. (see below for info on Dale LePage, beginning at at 6:30!), and entrants need not be present to win.
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Library Box Office: Teddy Bear
Thursday, June 13th at 6:00 p.m.
 "The 38-year-old bodybuilder Dennis would really like to find true love. He has never had a girlfriend and lives alone with his mother in a suburb of Copenhagen. When his uncle marries a girl from Thailand, Dennis decides to try his own luck on a trip to Pattaya, as it seems that love is easier to find in Thailand. He knows that his mother would never accept another woman in his life, so he lies and tells her that he is going to Germany. Dennis has never been out traveling before and the hectic Pattaya is a huge cultural shock for him. The intrusive Thai girls give big bruises to Dennis' naive picture of what love should be like, and he is about to lose hope when he unexpectedly meets the Thai woman Toi."
In Danish, English and Thai with English subtitles. Running time: 92 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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8th Annual Pride in Southbridge
Dale LePage: The Voice of the Artist
Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Dale LePage, named Central MA Entertainer of the Year by  Worcester Living Magazine, will give a talk and performance! Mr. LePage will discuss overcoming 25 years of stage fright to achieve his success. With a performance of some original songs that helped him overcome his fears, he will also talk about the 8 children' s books he has authored. Please join us in welcoming him to Southbridge!
Nominated entertainer of the year in Boston at the Esplanade Awards, Dale LePage has performed in Night clubs and Cabarets from Maine to Florida. Dale brings to the stage a personality and vocal style that captivate and hold audiences of all ages. Dale is not only a first-rate vocalist with a sound that is both silky smooth and engagingly swinging, when he takes hold of a power ballad (hold on to your seat) he is an artist who truly appreciates the material. Lyrics mean as much to Dale than as the notes he sings. These songs are stories, sung by someone who actually feels and interprets the lyrics. Songs interpreted by Dale consist of wide variety including Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, and many more!
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Children's Corner
Upcoming and Ongoing Children's Programs
Special Programs
Southbridge FEST Parade
Saturday, June 8th - Join the Staff to walk in the parade!
Southbridge FEST from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the Town Common
Come join the fun of Southbridge FEST where there will be live music, crafts, kids games and a parade! Children and their parents are invited to join the Jacob Edwards Library Staff to walk in the parade to promote Summer Reading. If you would like to join us, please meet at the old High School on Cole Ave at 10:00 a.m. The parade begins at 11:00, and goes from Marcy Street down Main Street to the Common.
Father's Day Craft Time
Thursday, June 13th starting at 2:00 p.m.
Father's Day is just around the corner, so stop by the library and make a card and a fun craft to show your Dad just how much you care!
Maggie the Clown
Monday, June 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Come learn how a clown puts their make-up on, and then see
 some fun clown tricks! Funded by the Southbridge Cultural Council.
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.
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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| Programs at Jacob Edwards Library may be recorded for Southbridge Public Access TV and/or photographed for promotional purposes. |
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