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| Monday, September 27, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time |  |
 | Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | The Savvy Consumer | |
 | Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org. We will be holding a second conversation in case you can't make this date on October 4th. |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, September 29, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| Thursday, September 30, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
 | Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Friday, October 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy | |
 | Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Drop-in Art with Lanting Outside! | |
 | Location: Front Lawn, Southborough Library outside Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Kids can drop in to make leaf art on rocks and paper. Let your creativity show by joining us for this fun project outside on the front lawn of the Southborough Library. Ages five and up. No registration. |
| Monday, October 4, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | The Savvy Consumer | |
| Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Breathing 101 | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com Description: Did you know that 90% of people breath incorrectly? This inefficiency can lead to a host of problems: increased stress, increased fatigue and feeling run down, just to name a few. Join me for Breathing 101 and learn how to breath for more energy and mental clarity. This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded. |
| Tuesday, October 5, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, October 6, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Spooky Ukulele | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. |
| Thursday, October 7, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Write Now! | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories. |
| Friday, October 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy | |
| Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga |
| Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, October 13, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Spooky Ukulele | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. |
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog Outside | |
 | Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot. |
| Monday, October 18, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Advanced Breathing | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com Description: Learn more advanced breathing techniques for sleep, reducing stress and increasing energy. Experience breath work to improve the engine of you! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded. |
| Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, October 20, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins | |
 | Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Spooky Ukulele | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Write Now! | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories. |
| Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| 10:00 AM - | Halloween Party at Fay School | |
| Location: Fay School Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: *Further informatioin forthcoming* |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Fall Poetry Seminars | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome. |
| Monday, October 25, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, October 26, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, October 27, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Spooky Ukulele | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. |
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Outside Library Lawn 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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Monday, November 1, 2021 |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Emotional Tool Kit | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded. |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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 3, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Tuesday, November 9, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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 10, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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 17, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Saturday, November 20, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog Outside | |
| Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot. |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Fall Poetry Seminars | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome. |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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 24, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org 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, December 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, December 9, 2021 |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Family Gingerbread | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread 1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided. |
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Monday, September 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Savvy Consumer
Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org. We will be holding a second conversation in case you can't make this date on October 4th.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, September 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, October 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga
Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art with Lanting Outside!
Location: Front Lawn, Southborough Library outside
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Kids can drop in to make leaf art on rocks and paper. Let your creativity show by joining us for this fun project outside on the front lawn of the Southborough Library. Ages five and up. No registration.
Monday, October 4, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Savvy Consumer
Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Breathing 101
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Did you know that 90% of people breath incorrectly? This inefficiency can lead to a host of problems: increased stress, increased fatigue and feeling run down, just to name a few. Join me for Breathing 101 and learn how to breath for more energy and mental clarity. This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 6, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Friday, October 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 13, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
Monday, October 18, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Advanced Breathing
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn more advanced breathing techniques for sleep, reducing stress and increasing energy. Experience breath work to improve the engine of you! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 20, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:00 AM -
Halloween Party at Fay School
Location: Fay School
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: *Further informatioin forthcoming*
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Monday, October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 27, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, November 1, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Emotional Tool Kit
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
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Monday, September 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Savvy Consumer
Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org. We will be holding a second conversation in case you can't make this date on October 4th.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, September 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, October 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga
Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art with Lanting Outside!
Location: Front Lawn, Southborough Library outside
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Kids can drop in to make leaf art on rocks and paper. Let your creativity show by joining us for this fun project outside on the front lawn of the Southborough Library. Ages five and up. No registration.
Monday, October 4, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Savvy Consumer
Location: Southborough Library Lawn, Outside
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Breathing 101
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Did you know that 90% of people breath incorrectly? This inefficiency can lead to a host of problems: increased stress, increased fatigue and feeling run down, just to name a few. Join me for Breathing 101 and learn how to breath for more energy and mental clarity. This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 6, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Friday, October 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga with Mandy
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibpreschoolyoga
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 13, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
Monday, October 18, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Advanced Breathing
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn more advanced breathing techniques for sleep, reducing stress and increasing energy. Experience breath work to improve the engine of you! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 20, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance: https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:00 AM -
Halloween Party at Fay School
Location: Fay School
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: *Further informatioin forthcoming*
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Monday, October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, October 27, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 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 virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
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. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, November 1, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Emotional Tool Kit
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
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, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
