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Saturday, December 2, 2023


10:30 AM - 1:00 PMAnnual Holiday Decorating Party      


Location:  Children's Room and Eaton Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  The Library will hold the annual Holiday Decorating Party in coordination with Santa's visit to the Community House. Make ornaments, help decorate the library tree, and enjoy refreshments! Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMSit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting      


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  The Sit and Knit bi-monthly meetings continue on select Saturday afternoons in 2023. 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 4, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 5, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCook Book Club      


Location:  Main Floor
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 6, 2023


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, December 7, 2023


11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBaby & 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 and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, music, and rhymes. No registration is required. 
3:30 PM - 5:00 PMDrop-In Lego Building      


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children's Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children. 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Friday, December 8, 2023


11:00 AM - 11:30 AMKids Jam Music Program      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Join Amy Kaufman as she will sing a variety of traditional and popular children's songs, accompanied by her mountain dulcimer. Kids are invited to dance and sing along! Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 


Monday, December 11, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 12, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMSecond & Third Grade Book Grade      


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This book group for 2nd & 3rd graders will meet once a month to discuss a chosen book and do related activities. All books will be ordered for participants through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMPoetry Workshop      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Elliott Simons      
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 13, 2023


4:30 PM - 5:30 PMManga & Anime Club      


Location:  Eaton Room
Contact:  Marianna Sorensen   508-485-5031   msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:  Come discuss your favorite new anime & manga discoveries! For ages 12 and up.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMRead to a Dog      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children age 5 and up are invited to read to Perla, a certified therapy dog. Each child will have the chance to read a short book to Perla. Please sign up for a time slot by emailing Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com.


Thursday, December 14, 2023


11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBaby & 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 and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, music, and rhymes. No registration is required. 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMFourth & Fifth Grade Book Group      


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This book group for 4th & 5th graders will meet once a month to discuss a chosen book and do related activities. All books will be ordered for participants through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.


Friday, December 15, 2023


11:00 AM - 11:30 AMKids Jam Music Program      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Join Amy Kaufman as she will sing a variety of traditional and popular children's songs, accompanied by her mountain dulcimer. Kids are invited to dance and sing along! Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 


Saturday, December 16, 2023


11:00 AM - 12:00 PMRead to a Dog      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children age 5 and up are invited to read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each participant will have the chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register for a time slot by email at kivers@southboroughma.com. 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMMiddle School Bookclub      


Location:  Teen Room
Contact:  Marianna Sorensen   508-485-5031   msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:  
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMSit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting      


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  The Sit and Knit bi-monthly meetings continue on select Saturday afternoons in 2023. 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 18, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 19, 2023


10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPreschool Story Time      


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Wednesday, December 20, 2023


4:00 PM - 5:00 PMCrafternoon: Gift Making      


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children age 8 and up are invited to the library to make gifts and wrap them for the holiday season. Choose from 4 different craft stations to create simple handmade items that can be wrapped for holiday gift giving.  Please register by emailing Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com. 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Tuesday, December 26, 2023


6:30 PM - 8:30 PMPoetry Workshop      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Elliott Simons      
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.



Thursday, December 28, 2023


11:00 AM - 11:45 AMAuthor Visit with Susan Lubner      


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children's author Susan Lubner will read her new book, Drag and Rex: Forever Friends, followed by a craft. Books will be available for purchase and signing and hot chocolate will be served!


Wednesday, January 3, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, January 4, 2024


7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, January 9, 2024


11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, January 17, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, February 1, 2024


7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Wednesday, February 7, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Tuesday, February 13, 2024


11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, February 21, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, March 6, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, March 7, 2024


7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, March 12, 2024


11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Tuesday, March 19, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMTomato Growing      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Kate Donovan / Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens      bvveggiegardens@gmail.com
Description:  Presented by Kate Donovan of the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens: Without question, tomatoes are the number one home garden crop.  We will teach you the best ways to maximize your harvest.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, April 3, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, April 4, 2024


7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, April 9, 2024


11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, April 17, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, May 1, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, May 2, 2024


7:30 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Book Club      


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, May 14, 2024


11:30 AM - 12:30 PMReading Roundtable      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, May 15, 2024


7:00 PM - 8:00 PMRotary Club of Southborough      


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Annual Holiday Decorating Party


Location:  Children's Room and Eaton Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  The Library will hold the annual Holiday Decorating Party in coordination with Santa's visit to the Community House. Make ornaments, help decorate the library tree, and enjoy refreshments! Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  The Sit and Knit bi-monthly meetings continue on select Saturday afternoons in 2023. 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 4, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 5, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook Book Club


Location:  Main Floor
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 6, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, December 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, music, and rhymes. No registration is required. 
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Drop-In Lego Building


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children's Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children. 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Friday, December 8, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam Music Program


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Join Amy Kaufman as she will sing a variety of traditional and popular children's songs, accompanied by her mountain dulcimer. Kids are invited to dance and sing along! Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 


Monday, December 11, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 12, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Second & Third Grade Book Grade


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This book group for 2nd & 3rd graders will meet once a month to discuss a chosen book and do related activities. All books will be ordered for participants through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Elliott Simons      
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 13, 2023

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Manga & Anime Club


Location:  Eaton Room
Contact:  Marianna Sorensen   508-485-5031   msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:  Come discuss your favorite new anime & manga discoveries! For ages 12 and up.
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 are invited to read to Perla, a certified therapy dog. Each child will have the chance to read a short book to Perla. Please sign up for a time slot by emailing Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com.


Thursday, December 14, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 and their parents or caregivers. Each session includes puppets, stories, music, and rhymes. No registration is required. 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fourth & Fifth Grade Book Group


Location:  Eaton Meeting Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This book group for 4th & 5th graders will meet once a month to discuss a chosen book and do related activities. All books will be ordered for participants through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com to register.


Friday, December 15, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam Music Program


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Join Amy Kaufman as she will sing a variety of traditional and popular children's songs, accompanied by her mountain dulcimer. Kids are invited to dance and sing along! Best for newborns through preschool age. No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. 


Saturday, December 16, 2023

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 age 5 and up are invited to read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each participant will have the chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register for a time slot by email at kivers@southboroughma.com. 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Middle School Bookclub


Location:  Teen Room
Contact:  Marianna Sorensen   508-485-5031   msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:  
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  The Sit and Knit bi-monthly meetings continue on select Saturday afternoons in 2023. 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 18, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Tuesday, December 19, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time


Location:  Children's Room
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft on a theme. Drop-in, no registration required. 


Wednesday, December 20, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Gift Making


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children age 8 and up are invited to the library to make gifts and wrap them for the holiday season. Choose from 4 different craft stations to create simple handmade items that can be wrapped for holiday gift giving.  Please register by emailing Kim at kivers@southboroughma.com. 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Tuesday, December 26, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Workshop


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Elliott Simons      
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.



Thursday, December 28, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Author Visit with Susan Lubner


Location:  Main Floor
Contact:  Kim Ivers   508-485-5031   kivers@southboroughma.com
Description:  Children's author Susan Lubner will read her new book, Drag and Rex: Forever Friends, followed by a craft. Books will be available for purchase and signing and hot chocolate will be served!


Wednesday, January 3, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, January 4, 2024

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, January 9, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, January 17, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, February 1, 2024

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Wednesday, February 7, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, February 21, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, March 6, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, March 7, 2024

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, March 12, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Tuesday, March 19, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tomato Growing


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Kate Donovan / Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens      bvveggiegardens@gmail.com
Description:  Presented by Kate Donovan of the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens: Without question, tomatoes are the number one home garden crop.  We will teach you the best ways to maximize your harvest.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, April 3, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, April 4, 2024

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Wednesday, May 1, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.


Thursday, May 2, 2024

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Book Club


Location:  Zoom - Online
Contact:  Ryan Donovan   508-485-5031   rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description:  ​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. 


Tuesday, May 14, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reading Roundtable


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Eva Benda      bendaeve@gmail.com
Description:  ​​​The Reading Roundtable provides adult readers opportunity to expand their literary horizons and connect with fellow book lovers. Participants will delve into literary analysis to explore a wide variety of genres and thought-provoking and engaging literary works. Co-facilitated by Eve Benda and Penni Clarke, the group will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.


Wednesday, May 15, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rotary Club of Southborough


Location:  Main Floor Stacks
Contact:  Maryann Beauvais      mary.ann.beauvais@gmail.com
Description:  ​Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. Rotary meetings are open to the public. New and prospective members are welcome.