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| Friday, October 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga |  |
 | Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
 | Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
 | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins | |
 | Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts. |
| Thursday, October 13, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reading Buddies | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20. Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested. |
| Friday, October 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Yoga | |
| Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
| Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| Thursday, October 20, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reading Buddies | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20. Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested. |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Kids Jam | |
| Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Read to a Dog | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Halloween Party | |
 | Location: Fay School Campus Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School. |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Strategic Board Game Day | |
 | Location: Teen Room* Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up. |
| Monday, October 31, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Author Visit with Phaea Crede | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books. As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can! |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets | |
| Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Friday, November 11, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup | |
| Location: 25 Main St. Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup. |
| Saturday, November 12, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup | |
| Location: 25 Main St. Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup. |
| Monday, November 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, November 17, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| Monday, November 21, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Read to a Dog | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, December 1, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Monday, December 5, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns | |
| Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog! | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031). |
| Monday, December 12, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Young Scientists | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com. |
| Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Baby & Toddler Story Time | |
| Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mystery & Puzzle Book Club | |
| Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub. |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2022 |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Comic Mime Winter Wonderland | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well! Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off | |
 | Location: Children's Room Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures! |
| Thursday, April 13, 2023 |
| 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Books in Bloom Exhibit | |
 | Location: Main Floor Contact: Jane Davis Description: Description coming in 2023... |
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Friday, October 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Monday, October 17, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Saturday, October 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, October 24, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party
Location: Fay School Campus
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Strategic Board Game Day
Location: Teen Room*
Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up.
Monday, October 31, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Author Visit with Phaea Crede
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books.
As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can!
Monday, November 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
Thursday, November 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, November 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Monday, November 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, November 21, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Monday, November 28, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, December 5, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, December 12, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Comic Mime Winter Wonderland
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures!
Thursday, April 13, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Books in Bloom Exhibit
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Jane Davis
Description: Description coming in 2023...
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Friday, October 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Painted Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Using paint and your imagination, paint your own mini-pumpkin to get into the October spirit. Templates will be on hand, but you are always welcome to use your own creativity to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Yoga
Location: Library Lawn, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Yoga mats will be provided. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibkidsyoga
Monday, October 17, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Beginner readers looking for a supportive listener, and teens interested in helping young patrons gain confidence in the reading skills, are invited to the library's Reading Buddies program. It will be offered for 6 sessions every Thursday from 4PM-5PM in the children's room and teen room. Meet ups would run from 9/15 to 10/20.
Readers can bring a book from home or borrow one from the library. Sign ups are required. Young readers and volunteers please email msorensen@southboroughma.com if interested.
Saturday, October 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, October 24, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids Jam
Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join our Library Associate, Amy Kaufman, for our Kids Jam program! Traditional and popular children's songs will be accompanied by a mountain dulcimer. Suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party
Location: Fay School Campus
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library will partner with Fay School for lots of Halloween fun! Kids are invited to come in costume for crafts, a parade, and a Halloween story time! This event will be held at Fay School.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Strategic Board Game Day
Location: Teen Room*
Contact: Marianna 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Come play games and make new friends at the library! Get an intro to strategy board gaming with a focus on easy to learn, gateway games including Ticket to Ride Europe, 7 Wonders, Azul, Wingspan, Between Two Cities, Pandemic, and Splendor. This will occur in the teen room. All experience levels welcome. For ages 10 and up.
Monday, October 31, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Author Visit with Phaea Crede
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join picture book author and Southborough resident Phaea Crede to celebreate her new book, SUPER PIZZA & KID KALE! Play writing games, do silly crafts, and enjoy a read-aloud of Phaea's books.
As a writer with dyslexia, Phaea is proud to demonstrate that disabilities don't have to stand in the way of dreams. She loves to connect with kids and adults who think they can't write - and convince them that they can!
Monday, November 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mosaic Trivets
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Try your hand at mosaic art and make a trivet that can be used functionally for your Thanksgiving meal, or decoratively for your home. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
Thursday, November 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Friday, November 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; No Curbside Pickup
Location: 25 Main St.
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: The Southborough Library is closed. There will be no curbside pickup.
Monday, November 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, November 21, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Monday, November 28, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children age 5 and up with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog at the library! Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Perla from Therapy Dogs International. Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, December 5, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Snowflake Reading Lanterns
Location: Main Floor, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Come learn the art of decoupage and create your own snowflake-themed reading lantern for your room Participants must be able to use a hot glue gun independently. Ages 8+. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibfall22crafts
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog!
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. Please register in the Children's Room (or you can email kivers@southboroughma.com /call 508-485-5031).
Monday, December 12, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Children's Room, Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Ages 2-5. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Young Scientists
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP).
Please register at the library or by emailing kivers@southboroughma.com.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mystery & Puzzle Book Club
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For 2-5th grade students, this book club will focus on books featuring mysteries and puzzles. Participants will read the selected book each month and meet for discussion and activities. Copies of the book for each participant will be ordered by the library through interlibrary loan. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblib2-5BookClub.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Comic Mime Winter Wonderland
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join comic mime Robert Rivest as he shares some winter wonderland stories. There will be plenty of laughter and some mime techniques taught as well!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Your stuffed animal can sleep over at the library! Drop off an animal (or two), do a craft with your animal, and then leave your animal with the librarians for the night. Pictures will be emailed to show you what the animals are up to! Pick up your animal the next day and hear all about the sleep over adventures!
Thursday, April 13, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Books in Bloom Exhibit
Location: Main Floor
Contact: Jane Davis
Description: Description coming in 2023...