| Calendar of Events - List View Click for Calendar View... View Adult Events View Young Adult Events View Children's Events |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga |  |
 | Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga |
| Monday, October 10, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Heritage Day Book Sale | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Diana Tremblay djmtremblay@verizon.net Description: Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library, the sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction hardcover and paperback books for adults, children, and young adults. The Friends will also offer its stuff a bag sale deal. So, if you purchased a Friends’ tote in the past, be sure to bring it with you. The sale will be held in the Library parking lot, right across from the main field. This year’s hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
 | Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
 | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins | |
 | Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Friends of the Library Meeting | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Rotary Interact Club | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Anupama Sehgal Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. |
| Thursday, October 13, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reading Buddies | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20. Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested. |
| Friday, October 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga | |
| Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga |
| Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Open Lab for Ideas | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org. |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up. |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Teen Book Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
| Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Rotary Club of Southborough | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. |
| Thursday, October 20, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reading Buddies | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20. Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Genealogy Club | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in! |
| Friday, October 21, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Better World Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here:https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Healthy Holiday Harvest | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Kim Larkin 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Celebrate the holiday season with a lovely eye-catching three table display. Topics covered include how to construct a fun, colorful buffet, tablescaping techniques 101, healthful recipe handouts, easy wine and spirit batch recommendations. Get Board Certified with a Cheeseboard primer and easy entertaining ideas. Samplings of healthful buffet food alternatives, lighter recipe versions for healthful soups, appetizers, light Mocktails, light desserts and a healthful Dark Chocolate Harvest Bark. Fun poetry and trivia quiz, too! |
| Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
| Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
| Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Read to a Dog | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Rotary Interact Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Anupama Sehgal Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Restorative Sleep | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com Description: Join us for this virtual workshop over Zoom hosted by local resident Jill Vroman. Stress lives in our bodies, how can you shed it? Come and learn how to relax your body first, then learn to relax your mind. Learn when sleep is most potent and 5 takeaways for better sleep tonight! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibsleep |
| Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Halloween Party | |
 | Location: Fay School Campus Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School. |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Open Lab for Ideas | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org. |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Strategic Board Game Day | |
 | Location: Teen Room* Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up. |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up. |
| Monday, October 31, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Cook Book Club | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: People interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from Half baked harvest: Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard, and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members.Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com. New participants are encouraged. All ages and partners welcome. |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Rotary Club of Southborough | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Author Visit with Phaea Crede | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books. As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can! |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Virtual Book Club | |
| Location: Zoom - Online Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 Description: The Southborough Library is hosting a Virtual Book Club. Participants chat about what they're reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons on the Zoom platform. We will meet once a month to informally chat and exchange ideas about what you and the library staff are currently reading.
|
| Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets | |
| Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Rotary Interact Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Anupama Sehgal Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Friends of the Library Meeting | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership. |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | Virtual Japanese Wagashi Sweet Making Workshop | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: This autumn themed traditional wagashi Japanese sweet making virtual workshop will feature nerikiri, a kneaded sweet bean paste that can be made into seasonal shapes. Easy to follow virtual instruction from professional instructors will include fashioning chrysanthemum and maple leaf sweets with autumn colors. Recipes will be provided to participants Please register here:bit.ly/sblibjapanesesweets |
| Friday, November 11, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup | |
| Location: 25 Main St. Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup. |
| Saturday, November 12, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup | |
| Location: 25 Main St. Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup. |
| Monday, November 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Teen Book Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Rotary Club of Southborough | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. |
| Thursday, November 17, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Genealogy Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in! |
| Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Better World Book Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld |
| Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Open Lab for Ideas | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up. |
| Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Read to a Dog | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, December 1, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Virtual Book Club | |
| Location: Zoom - Online Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 Description: The Southborough Library is hosting a Virtual Book Club. Participants chat about what they're reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons on the Zoom platform. We will meet once a month to informally chat and exchange ideas about what you and the library staff are currently reading. |
| Monday, December 5, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Cook Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: People interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from the selected cook book and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members.
Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com.
New participants are encouraged. All ages and partners welcome. |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns | |
| Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Rotary Club of Southborough | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Open Lab for Ideas | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | DIY Healthy Gifts Everyone Will Love to Eat! | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Follow along in this virtual cooking class with a professional cooking instructor. Give the gift of health for the holidays with the homemade delicious & decadent desserts - Peppermint Blizzard Rolls, Orange Chocolate Bites, and more! |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up. |
| Monday, December 12, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Teen Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Friends of the Library Meeting | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership. |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Rotary Interact Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Anupama Sehgal Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. |
| Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Friday, December 16, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Better World Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld |
| Monday, December 19, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Creativity Club | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18. |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Rotary Club of Southborough | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2022 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Comic Mime Winter Wonderland | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well! Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Poetry Workshop | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures! |
| Friday, January 6, 2023 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Learn to Play Ukulele | |
 | Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund. |
| Friday, January 13, 2023 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Learn to Play Ukulele | |
| Location: Main Floor Stacks Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund. |
| Thursday, April 13, 2023 |
| 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Books in Bloom Exhibit | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Jane Davis Description: Description coming in 2023... |
Calendar of Events - List View
Click for Calendar View...
Friday, October 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Monday, October 10, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Heritage Day Book Sale
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Diana Tremblay djmtremblay@verizon.net
Description: Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library, the sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction hardcover and paperback books for adults, children, and young adults. The Friends will also offer its stuff a bag sale deal. So, if you purchased a Friends’ tote in the past, be sure to bring it with you. The sale will be held in the Library parking lot, right across from the main field. This year’s hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Saturday, October 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, October 17, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Genealogy Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net
Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in!
Friday, October 21, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here:https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Saturday, October 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Healthy Holiday Harvest
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Kim Larkin 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Celebrate the holiday season with a lovely eye-catching three table display. Topics covered include how to construct a fun, colorful buffet, tablescaping techniques 101, healthful recipe handouts, easy wine and spirit batch recommendations. Get Board Certified with a Cheeseboard primer and easy entertaining ideas. Samplings of healthful buffet food alternatives, lighter recipe versions for healthful soups, appetizers, light Mocktails, light desserts and a healthful Dark Chocolate Harvest Bark. Fun poetry and trivia quiz, too!
Monday, October 24, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Restorative Sleep
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Join us for this virtual workshop over Zoom hosted by local resident Jill Vroman. Stress lives in our bodies, how can you shed it? Come and learn how to relax your body first, then learn to relax your mind. Learn when sleep is most potent and 5 takeaways for better sleep tonight! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibsleep
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party
Location: Fay School Campus
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Strategic Board Game Day
Location: Teen Room*
Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, October 31, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
People interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Author Visit with Phaea Crede
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books.
As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can!
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club
Location: Zoom - Online
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031
Description:
Monday, November 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Virtual Japanese Wagashi Sweet Making Workshop
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: This autumn themed traditional wagashi Japanese sweet making virtual workshop will feature nerikiri, a kneaded sweet bean paste that can be made into seasonal shapes.
Easy to follow virtual instruction from professional instructors will include fashioning chrysanthemum and maple leaf sweets with autumn colors. Recipes will be provided to participants Please register here:bit.ly/sblibjapanesesweets
Friday, November 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Monday, November 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Genealogy Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net
Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in!
Friday, November 18, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Saturday, November 19, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, November 21, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Monday, November 28, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club
Location: Zoom - Online
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031
Description: The Southborough Library is hosting a Virtual Book Club. Participants chat about what they're reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons on the Zoom platform. We will meet once a month to informally chat and exchange ideas about what you and the library staff are currently reading.
Monday, December 5, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DIY Healthy Gifts Everyone Will Love to Eat!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Follow along in this virtual cooking class with a professional cooking instructor. Give the gift of health for the holidays with the homemade delicious & decadent desserts - Peppermint Blizzard Rolls, Orange Chocolate Bites, and more!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, December 12, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, December 16, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Monday, December 19, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Comic Mime Winter Wonderland
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures!
Friday, January 6, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn to Play Ukulele
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund.
Friday, January 13, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn to Play Ukulele
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Books in Bloom Exhibit
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Jane Davis
Description: Description coming in 2023...
Click for Calendar View...
Friday, October 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Monday, October 10, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Heritage Day Book Sale
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Diana Tremblay djmtremblay@verizon.net
Description: Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library, the sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction hardcover and paperback books for adults, children, and young adults. The Friends will also offer its stuff a bag sale deal. So, if you purchased a Friends’ tote in the past, be sure to bring it with you. The sale will be held in the Library parking lot, right across from the main field. This year’s hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Saturday, October 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, October 17, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Genealogy Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net
Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in!
Friday, October 21, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here:https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Saturday, October 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Healthy Holiday Harvest
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Kim Larkin 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Celebrate the holiday season with a lovely eye-catching three table display. Topics covered include how to construct a fun, colorful buffet, tablescaping techniques 101, healthful recipe handouts, easy wine and spirit batch recommendations. Get Board Certified with a Cheeseboard primer and easy entertaining ideas. Samplings of healthful buffet food alternatives, lighter recipe versions for healthful soups, appetizers, light Mocktails, light desserts and a healthful Dark Chocolate Harvest Bark. Fun poetry and trivia quiz, too!
Monday, October 24, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Restorative Sleep
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Join us for this virtual workshop over Zoom hosted by local resident Jill Vroman. Stress lives in our bodies, how can you shed it? Come and learn how to relax your body first, then learn to relax your mind. Learn when sleep is most potent and 5 takeaways for better sleep tonight! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibsleep
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party
Location: Fay School Campus
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Strategic Board Game Day
Location: Teen Room*
Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, October 31, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
People interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from
Half baked harvest: Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard, and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members.
Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com. New participants are encouraged. All ages and partners welcome.Wednesday, November 2, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Author Visit with Phaea Crede
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books.
As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can!
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club
Location: Zoom - Online
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031
Description:
The Southborough Library is hosting a Virtual Book Club. Participants chat about what they're reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons on the Zoom platform. We will meet once a month to informally chat and exchange ideas about what you and the library staff are currently reading.
Monday, November 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Virtual Japanese Wagashi Sweet Making Workshop
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: This autumn themed traditional wagashi Japanese sweet making virtual workshop will feature nerikiri, a kneaded sweet bean paste that can be made into seasonal shapes.
Easy to follow virtual instruction from professional instructors will include fashioning chrysanthemum and maple leaf sweets with autumn colors. Recipes will be provided to participants Please register here:bit.ly/sblibjapanesesweets
Friday, November 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Monday, November 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Genealogy Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Carol Colaianni 508-485-5031 carol.colaianni@comcast.net
Description: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. This group meets upstairs at the library on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in!
Friday, November 18, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Saturday, November 19, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, November 21, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Monday, November 28, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club
Location: Zoom - Online
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031
Description: The Southborough Library is hosting a Virtual Book Club. Participants chat about what they're reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons on the Zoom platform. We will meet once a month to informally chat and exchange ideas about what you and the library staff are currently reading.
Monday, December 5, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
People interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from the selected cook book and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members.
Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com.
New participants are encouraged. All ages and partners welcome.
New participants are encouraged. All ages and partners welcome.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Lab for Ideas
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Val De Angelis 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join Library Associate Val for demonstrations of the Dremel Laser Cutter, the 3D Printer, and more! In the library’s Idea Lab, explore how you can take creative project ideas and make them a reality. This is a drop-in open lab session, no pre-registration is required. This program is limited to ages 12 to 18 in the Teen Room. If you have any questions, please email Ryan at rdonovan@cwmars.org.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DIY Healthy Gifts Everyone Will Love to Eat!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Follow along in this virtual cooking class with a professional cooking instructor. Give the gift of health for the holidays with the homemade delicious & decadent desserts - Peppermint Blizzard Rolls, Orange Chocolate Bites, and more!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Leah Selleck 508-485-5031 lselleck@southboroughma.com
Description: Starting this September, the Southborough Library will host a Sit and Knit Program on select Saturday afternoons. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required. For Adults: Ages 18 & Up.
Monday, December 12, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Teen Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, readers in grades 9th-12th can come discuss the selected book featuring teens helping the causes they care about.
Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibteenbookclub
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Library Meeting
Location: Zoom
Contact: Beth Melo friends@southboroughlib.org
Description: Regular meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Learn more and how you can join The Friends of the Southborough Library or renew your membership.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotary Interact Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Anupama Sehgal
Description: Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, December 16, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Better World Book Club
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Once a month, 6th-8th graders can come discuss the selected book featuring kids helping the earth. Discussion will be followed by an eco-friendly craft. Copies of each book will be requested through the library. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/sblibbetterworld
Monday, December 19, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Creativity Club
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Young people are invited to come to the library to work on creative projects. Join us Monday afternoons in the Teen Room! Craft materials will be available and writing prompts and projects provided. Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. For ages 12 -18.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031
Description: Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Comic Mime Winter Wonderland
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Elliott Simons 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: At each Tuesday session, everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don't have a poem, come anyway! We are always interested in your insights. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures!
Friday, January 6, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn to Play Ukulele
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund.
Friday, January 13, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn to Play Ukulele
Location: Main Floor Stacks
Contact: Julie Stepanek 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing in-person. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided with an education mini-grant from the Southborough Community Fund.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Books in Bloom Exhibit
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Jane Davis
Description: Description coming in 2023...
