Kristin Molloy is a Massachusetts native who is a medical device engineer and has a passion for photography.  With her love of the outdoors, nature has become the primary subject matter of her photos.  Many of the works displayed are scenes from New England.

"Objects found in nature contain so much beauty and an amazing combination of colors.  Photography is a way to capture the way I see nature, preserve the images and share them with others."

A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, January 2nd 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!

Local author T. J. Wooldridge will be speaking, reading, and signing her debut novel, The Kelpie on Friday, January 3 starting at 3PM. A story based in Scottish folktales but taking place in modern day times, The Kelpie tells the story of a child-eating faery horse and the eleven-year-old girl who stands up to it to save her friends and family. The event is open to all ages, and Ms. Wooldridge will be talking about her research into Celtic myths, travels through Scotland, and adventures in bringing a novel from idea to published book.

Although from Auburn, MA, Ms. Wooldridge is no stranger to Southbridge. She has taken part in several poetry readings and run writer and poetry workshops at the Jacob Edwards Library, as well as at the Sturbridge Coffee Roasters on Hamilton Street. She still participates in one of Southbridge's local writers groups that meets at Thai Orchid. Additionally, she just gave a talk to Girl Power, a program through the Trinity Catholic Academy that supports and empowers young women.

The book club will meet to discuss The Paris Wife on Monday, January 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the Reading Room. All are welcome! Copies of the book are available to pick up at the Information Desk throughout the month for anyone who would like to participate.

"Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness-until she meets Ernest Hemingway and her life changes forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group-the fabled "Lost Generation"-that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. 

Though deeply in love, the Hemingways are ill-prepared for the hard-drinking and fast-living life of Jazz Age Paris, which hardly values traditional notions of family and monogamy. Surrounded by beautiful women and competing egos, Ernest struggles to find the voice that will earn him a place in history, pouring all the richness and intensity of his life with Hadley and their circle of friends into the novel that will become The Sun Also Rises. Hadley, meanwhile, strives to hold on to her sense of self as the demands of life with Ernest grow costly and her roles as wife, friend, and muse become more challenging. Despite their extraordinary bond, they eventually find themselves facing the ultimate crisis of their marriage-a deception that will lead to the unraveling of everything they've fought so hard for. 

A heartbreaking portrayal of love and torn loyalty, The Paris Wife is all the more poignant because we know that, in the end, Hemingway wrote that he would rather have died than fallen in love with anyone but Hadley."

Pajama Story Time

Monday nights 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

All day, every Wednesday all year long!

For the Under 12's.  Drop by and make a special craft!  Display of future crafts to make on view.

SuperKids

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Stories and songs aimed at the preschool crowd, but all ages welcome!

LEGO Club

Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.

We'll bring the LEGO bricks - you bring the skills and ideas!  Best for builders 5 years and older. Work on your own project or work as a team! Projects can be kept if you return the next week to build some more.

Babytime Playgroup

Fridays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Designed for children under three, this is a time for babies and their families to get together and play in the library.  At 11:15 there will be a 10-15 minute mini storytime with songs and fingerplays.  This is a 'drop in and leave' program, you are welcome anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.