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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 |
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. |
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. |
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! |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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.
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.
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!