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| Wednesday, October 27, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time |  |
 | Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Spooky Ukulele | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed. |
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
 | Location: Outside Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Money Matters for Kids & Youth | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Join us for a fun opportunity over Zoom for kids ages 8 to 18 to talk about ways to make initial financial decisions, including: picking a checking or savings account, what direct deposit is, and whether or not a having a check book "matters." You will also connect with library books and other helpful resources, including a review of Consumer Reports online as well as talk with other middle grade and high school students as part of a community conversation about money! Please note: Attending this program will count as credit as for library volunteer hours. Pre-registration is required: https://bit.ly/sblibmoneymatters. Registration closes 10/27/21. Participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. This program was made possible with a Libraries Transforming Communities grant distributed by the American Library Association. |
| Monday, November 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Emotional Tool Kit | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded. |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
 | Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, November 4, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Southborough Library 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 | Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms! | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Write Now! | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories. |
| Saturday, November 6, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish! | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: |
| Tuesday, November 9, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Saturday, November 13, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library. |
| Monday, November 15, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Book Talk With Author Richard Rothstein | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: In this virtual discussion, acclaimed author Richard Rothstein will discuss his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. His lecture will educate attendees on the history of this policy so they can be prepared to undertake the national conversation necessary to remedy the unconstitutional racial landscape. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibcoloroflaw. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library, the Shrewsbury Rotary Club, A Better Shrewsbury, The Needham Diversity Initiative, the Needham Rotary Club, the Grafton Public Library, the Hopkinton Public Library, the Westborough Public Library, and the Southborough Public Library. |
| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces | |
| Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage |
| Thursday, November 18, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Southborough Library 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 20, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog | |
 | Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot. |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Fall Poetry Seminars | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome. |
| Monday, November 22, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Monday, November 29, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: 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. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday Tech Time | |
| Location: Teen Room Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour. |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, December 2, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars! | |
 | Location: Virtual Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium. |
| Monday, December 6, 2021 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, December 9, 2021 |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Family Gingerbread | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread 1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided. |
| Monday, December 13, 2021 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop | |
| Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+ |
| Monday, December 20, 2021 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensn 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Monday, December 27, 2021 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Monday, January 3, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
| Monday, January 10, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Youth Writing Club | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website. |
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Money Matters for Kids & Youth
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity over Zoom for kids ages 8 to 18 to talk about ways to make initial financial decisions, including: picking a checking or savings account, what direct deposit is, and whether or not a having a check book "matters." You will also connect with library books and other helpful resources, including a review of Consumer Reports online as well as talk with other middle grade and high school students as part of a community conversation about money! Please note: Attending this program will count as credit as for library volunteer hours. Pre-registration is required: https://bit.ly/sblibmoneymatters. Registration closes 10/27/21. Participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. This program was made possible with a Libraries Transforming Communities grant distributed by the American Library Association.
Monday, November 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Emotional Tool Kit
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
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
Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library.
Monday, November 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library.
Monday, November 15, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Book Talk With Author Richard Rothstein
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: In this virtual discussion, acclaimed author Richard Rothstein will discuss his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. His lecture will educate attendees on the history of this policy so they can be prepared to undertake the national conversation necessary to remedy the unconstitutional racial landscape. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibcoloroflaw. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library, the Shrewsbury Rotary Club, A Better Shrewsbury, The Needham Diversity Initiative, the Needham Rotary Club, the Grafton Public Library, the Hopkinton Public Library, the Westborough Public Library, and the Southborough Public Library.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage
Thursday, November 18, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
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 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Monday, November 22, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Monday, November 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars!
Location: Virtual
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium.
Monday, December 6, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
Monday, December 13, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+
Monday, December 20, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensn 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, December 27, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, January 3, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, January 10, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Spooky Ukulele
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing virtually. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play a few Halloween-themed songs. No experience necessary. Circulating ukuleles are provided from a grant by the Southborough Education Foundation. Patrons must register for all 4 sessions in advance:https://bit.ly/sblibspookyukulele. Sessions take place every Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Program is limited to youth ages 8 to 18. If you can provide your own ukulele and would like to join in on the program, please email your request to rdonovan@cwmars.org. Closing date of registration: Friday, October 1st, 2021. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Money Matters for Kids & Youth
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Join us for a fun opportunity over Zoom for kids ages 8 to 18 to talk about ways to make initial financial decisions, including: picking a checking or savings account, what direct deposit is, and whether or not a having a check book "matters." You will also connect with library books and other helpful resources, including a review of Consumer Reports online as well as talk with other middle grade and high school students as part of a community conversation about money! Please note: Attending this program will count as credit as for library volunteer hours. Pre-registration is required: https://bit.ly/sblibmoneymatters. Registration closes 10/27/21. Participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. This program was made possible with a Libraries Transforming Communities grant distributed by the American Library Association.
Monday, November 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Emotional Tool Kit
Location: Zoom
Contact: Jill Vroman jevroman26@gmail.com
Description: Learn about your emotions and how they can impact your health. Learn what they are and how you can learn from them. You can improve our response to stress the more you understand how emotions work. Join me to work on growing your resiliency towards stress! This free program is offered to the library by Jill Vroman Fitness. Please register through Southborough Recreation. This program will be on Zoom and will be recorded.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
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
Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Write Now!
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Write Now! is a club that will provide an opportunity to share your writing with a small group of other adult writers, get and give valuable feedback, and explore various genres of creative writing. No experience is required; all you’ll need is a willingness to write down and share your stories.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library.
Monday, November 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description:
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library.
Monday, November 15, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Book Talk With Author Richard Rothstein
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: In this virtual discussion, acclaimed author Richard Rothstein will discuss his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. His lecture will educate attendees on the history of this policy so they can be prepared to undertake the national conversation necessary to remedy the unconstitutional racial landscape. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibcoloroflaw. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library, the Shrewsbury Rotary Club, A Better Shrewsbury, The Needham Diversity Initiative, the Needham Rotary Club, the Grafton Public Library, the Hopkinton Public Library, the Westborough Public Library, and the Southborough Public Library.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage
Thursday, November 18, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
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 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fall Poetry Seminars
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: To Beg, Borrow or Steal: Writing New Poems from Existing Work w/ Heather J. Macpherson. How might you look back on your own poems or those written by poets you admire to draft and develop new work? In this 2-part virtual workshop, we’ll closely read our own poems and that of a few Boston Moderns and create new pieces together. As both sessions are extensions of the same topic, patrons are encouraged to register for both sessions: https://bit.ly/sblibfallpoetry New and experienced poets are welcome.
Monday, November 22, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Monday, November 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: 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. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday Tech Time
Location: Teen Room
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@cwmars.org
Description: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars!
Location: Virtual
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium.
Monday, December 6, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
Monday, December 13, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+
Monday, December 20, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensn 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, December 27, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, January 3, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
Monday, January 10, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Youth Writing Club
Location: Zoom
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Youth ages 10-18 interested in practicing writing and sharing it with a friendly community of writers can now attend our Virtual Youth Writing Club. Get some creativity flowing with fun prompts and enjoy positive feedback. Meetups will be held on Zoom every week on Mondays, from 3:30-4:30 starting November 8th. All writing levels and backgrounds welcome. Sign up using southboroughrec website.
