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Monday, April 19, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed; no curbside pickup | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Library closed in observance of Patriots' Day. |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Backyard Orchard | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt40 |
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Preschool Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Facebook live Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary. |
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Make Your Own Magic Tricks! | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Magician Debbie O’Carroll’s Make Your Own Magic Tricks Zoom Workshop is a delightful way to learn how to make and perform 5 amazing magic tricks! Amuse and astound your family and friends with magic illusions made from everyday objects found around your house. This hour-long workshop is ideal for ages 7 and older. If you previously participated in this workshop you may participate again...the magic tricks will be different! Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual50. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. |
Thursday, April 22, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Earth Day Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Weather permitting, please join Miss Kim outside at the library lawn for stories and a craft based on Earth Day. Please bring a blanket or chair. For ages 2+. All participants over the age of 2 must wear masks.Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibEarthDay |
Friday, April 23, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
Monday, April 26, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: The Southborough Library is partnering with the YMCA of Central MA through the Family and Community Partnership Program to provide weekly story and craft programs. Join Miss Kim for themed stories and a craft on Zoom. A list of materials for the craft will be sent out along with the Zoom link each week. To register, go to www.theyfcp.org and click on the "Join YFCP" tab. |
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Preschool Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Facebook live Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary. |
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
Thursday, April 29, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Outdoor Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30. |
Friday, April 30, 2021 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Library Closed | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 |
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Read to a Dog Outside! | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33 |
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Yoga | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at: http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18 |
Thursday, May 6, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Outdoor Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30. |
Friday, May 7, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Teen Ukulele | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com 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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48 |
Monday, May 10, 2021 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Got way too much production from your garden this year? No problem! We'll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual43 |
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Yoga | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at: http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18 |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gnome Desk Buddies | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join in the crafting fun on Zoom by creating your own Gnome, which can hang out on your desk or next to your bed! This craft involves some cutting and gluing, so please bring your scissors. Materials will be available by curbside pickup at the library. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblib47. For ages 8+ |
Thursday, May 13, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Outdoor Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30. |
Friday, May 14, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Teen Ukulele | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com 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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48 |
Saturday, May 15, 2021 |
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Read to a Dog Outside! | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33 |
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Yoga | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at: http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18 |
Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Outdoor Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30. |
Friday, May 21, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Teen Ukulele | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com 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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48 |
Monday, May 24, 2021 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Container Gardening | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southborougma.com Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual44 |
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Yoga | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at: http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18 |
Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Outdoor Story Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30. |
Friday, May 28, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Teen Ukulele | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com 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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48 |
Saturday, May 29, 2021 |
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Read to a Dog Outside! | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33 |
Friday, June 4, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
Monday, June 7, 2021 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Growing a Summer Salad | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than a homegrown salad? We'll give you the basics on lettuce, tomato, and cucumber growing. This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/Sblibvirtual45. |
Friday, June 11, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
Monday, June 14, 2021 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual Wine Glass Paint Night | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Interested adult patrons must supply their own wine glass at home. Mandy Roberge will provide the library painting supplies to give to patrons so they can artistically decorate their wine glasses with a full range of creative flair. Painting supplies must be picked up via curbside pickup. Please email rdonovan@southboroughma.com to arrange pickup time. Registration required: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual49. Ages 18+. |
Friday, June 18, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
Monday, June 21, 2021 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Closing the Garden | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting.This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual46 |
Friday, June 25, 2021 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Creative Writing Club | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Virtual Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42 |
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Monday, April 19, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; no curbside pickup

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Library closed in observance of Patriots' Day.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Backyard Orchard

Location: Virtual
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt40
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Preschool Story Time

Location: Facebook live
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Make Your Own Magic Tricks!

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Magician Debbie O’Carroll’s Make Your Own Magic Tricks Zoom Workshop is a delightful way to learn how to make and perform 5 amazing magic tricks! Amuse and astound your family and friends with magic illusions made from everyday objects found around your house. This hour-long workshop is ideal for ages 7 and older. If you previously participated in this workshop you may participate again...the magic tricks will be different! Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual50. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Earth Day Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Weather permitting, please join Miss Kim outside at the library lawn for stories and a craft based on Earth Day. Please bring a blanket or chair. For ages 2+. All participants over the age of 2 must wear masks.Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibEarthDay
Friday, April 23, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
Monday, April 26, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library is partnering with the YMCA of Central MA through the Family and Community Partnership Program to provide weekly story and craft programs. Join Miss Kim for themed stories and a craft on Zoom. A list of materials for the craft will be sent out along with the Zoom link each week. To register, go to www.theyfcp.org and click on the "Join YFCP" tab.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Preschool Story Time

Location: Facebook live
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
Thursday, April 29, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, April 30, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Saturday, May 1, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 6, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 7, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Monday, May 10, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Got way too much production from your garden this year? No problem! We'll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual43
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gnome Desk Buddies

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join in the crafting fun on Zoom by creating your own Gnome, which can hang out on your desk or next to your bed! This craft involves some cutting and gluing, so please bring your scissors. Materials will be available by curbside pickup at the library.
Please register: http://bit.ly/sblib47. For ages 8+
Thursday, May 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 14, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Saturday, May 15, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 21, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Monday, May 24, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Container Gardening

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southborougma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual44
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 28, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Saturday, May 29, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Friday, June 4, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 7, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Growing a Summer Salad

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than a homegrown salad? We'll give you the basics on lettuce, tomato, and cucumber growing. This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/Sblibvirtual45.
Friday, June 11, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 14, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual Wine Glass Paint Night

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Interested adult patrons must supply their own wine glass at home. Mandy Roberge will provide the library painting supplies to give to patrons so they can artistically decorate their wine glasses with a full range of creative flair. Painting supplies must be picked up via curbside pickup. Please email rdonovan@southboroughma.com to arrange pickup time. Registration required: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual49. Ages 18+.
Friday, June 18, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 21, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Closing the Garden

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting.This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual46
Friday, June 25, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
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Monday, April 19, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed; no curbside pickup

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Library closed in observance of Patriots' Day.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Backyard Orchard

Location: Virtual
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt40
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Preschool Story Time

Location: Facebook live
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Make Your Own Magic Tricks!

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Magician Debbie O’Carroll’s Make Your Own Magic Tricks Zoom Workshop is a delightful way to learn how to make and perform 5 amazing magic tricks! Amuse and astound your family and friends with magic illusions made from everyday objects found around your house. This hour-long workshop is ideal for ages 7 and older. If you previously participated in this workshop you may participate again...the magic tricks will be different! Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual50. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Earth Day Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Weather permitting, please join Miss Kim outside at the library lawn for stories and a craft based on Earth Day. Please bring a blanket or chair. For ages 2+. All participants over the age of 2 must wear masks.Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibEarthDay
Friday, April 23, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
Monday, April 26, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: The Southborough Library is partnering with the YMCA of Central MA through the Family and Community Partnership Program to provide weekly story and craft programs. Join Miss Kim for themed stories and a craft on Zoom. A list of materials for the craft will be sent out along with the Zoom link each week. To register, go to www.theyfcp.org and click on the "Join YFCP" tab.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Preschool Story Time

Location: Facebook live
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). Each week will feature themed stories on Facebook Live with Ms. Kim! No registration necessary.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
Thursday, April 29, 2021
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, April 30, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Library Closed

Location:
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Saturday, May 1, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 6, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 7, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Monday, May 10, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Got way too much production from your garden this year? No problem! We'll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual43
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gnome Desk Buddies

Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join in the crafting fun on Zoom by creating your own Gnome, which can hang out on your desk or next to your bed! This craft involves some cutting and gluing, so please bring your scissors. Materials will be available by curbside pickup at the library.
Please register: http://bit.ly/sblib47. For ages 8+
Thursday, May 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 14, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Saturday, May 15, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 21, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Monday, May 24, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Container Gardening

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southborougma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers! This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual44
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Yoga

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities outside on the Southborough Library lawn. For children age 3-6 (siblings welcome). All children over age 3 must wear masks. Families will be properly spaced out on the library lawn. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. Please register at:
http://bit.ly/sbliboutside18
Thursday, May 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Story Time

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: kivers@southboroughma.com 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. All children over the age of two and caregivers must wear masks. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibstory30.
Friday, May 28, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Ukulele

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
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 songs. No experience necessary.Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library – email rdonovan@cwmars.org to reserve your circulating ukulele provided by the Southborough Education Foundation. This program series meets every Friday in May and is supported by a grant from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual48
Saturday, May 29, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Read to a Dog Outside!

Location: Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear outside the Southborough Library. Each reader have time alone to just read with Bear. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual33
Friday, June 4, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 7, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Growing a Summer Salad

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than a homegrown salad? We'll give you the basics on lettuce, tomato, and cucumber growing. This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/Sblibvirtual45.
Friday, June 11, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 14, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual Wine Glass Paint Night

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Interested adult patrons must supply their own wine glass at home. Mandy Roberge will provide the library painting supplies to give to patrons so they can artistically decorate their wine glasses with a full range of creative flair. Painting supplies must be picked up via curbside pickup. Please email rdonovan@southboroughma.com to arrange pickup time. Registration required: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual49. Ages 18+.
Friday, June 18, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how you to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42
Monday, June 21, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Closing the Garden

Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens [https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/], this is part of the DIG IN! Garden Information Series coordinated by the Southborough Library in cooperation with Southborough Recreation. While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting.This series of programs is made possible with grant funds from the Library Services & Technology Act [LSTA] distributed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [https://mblc.state.ma.us/]. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirtual46
Friday, June 25, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creative Writing Club

Location: Virtual
Contact: Marianna Sorensen 508-485-5031 msorensen@southboroughma.com
Description: Tweens and teens interested in meeting other writers and fostering their own writing are welcome to our creative writing club! Join our virtual meetups with Library Associate Marianna via Zoom to meet other enthusiastic writers ages 9 and up. You can also learn how to participate in the library’s new youth/senior penpal program. The club will meet at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays in the months of February, April, and June. Join anytime! New members are always welcome. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link. Please register: http://bit.ly/sblibvirt42