If so, now’s your chance. There is a new vacancy on the library’s Board of Trustees and they’re looking for someone to fill it. Here’s a description of the position: The Library Trustees are ultimately responsible for the direction and mission of the public library and the board works with the Library Director and staff Read the full article → from Do you want to help shape the future of the Southborough Library?
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Coverage of events at the Southborough Public Library
Clean up at the library continues
The carpet has been ripped out, the bookshelves and all the books are in storage, and the walls have been repaired. What remains in the children’s room of the library is a blank slate of sorts. Last month’s flood means the library gets to do some unplanned sprucing up. When I stopped by last week, Read the full article → from Clean up at the library continues
Library end of summer party moved to new location
The Southborough Library had a packed schedule of reading events for kids this summer, but the July rainstorm that flooded the children’s room set them scrambling to make new arrangements for many of those events. Most notably, the end of summer Outer Space Party scheduled for Friday, August 14 will be held at the Southborough Read the full article → from Library end of summer party moved to new location
Lower level of the library likely closed for several more weeks
The Southborough Library is still cleaning up from the epic storm two weeks ago, and the lower level will likely be closed “well into August” said Facilities Manager Phil Rinehart. While the clean up happens, Rinehart said he planned to meet with library and town officials to figure out how to prevent similar flooding in Read the full article → from Lower level of the library likely closed for several more weeks
Repairs underway, temporary children’s area set up at library
The carpet has been torn up, damp drywall has been cut out, and fans and dehumidifiers are airing out the lower level of the library. But it will still be a while before the children’s room and meeting spaces are open again. Facilities Director Phil Rinehart said clean up from last week’s storm, which flooded Read the full article → from Repairs underway, temporary children’s area set up at library
Children’s room at Southborough Library likely closed for multiple weeks
The library is a great place to take the kids on rainy days, but not this week. Facilities Director Phil Rinehart told me the lower level at the library — including the children’s section and meeting rooms — was flooded with approximately 2 to 3 inches of water on Tuesday and will be closed indefinitely. Read the full article → from Children’s room at Southborough Library likely closed for multiple weeks
Library hosts foreign film discussion series
We’ve talked a lot about opportunities for kids at the library this summer, but here’s one for adults. The library will host a weekly foreign film discussion series throughout the summer, with the first meeting on Wednesday. The discussion of a variety of foreign language films – French, Italian, German, Spanish, Argentinian – will be Read the full article → from Library hosts foreign film discussion series
This week at the library: Buzz Lightyear and pajama story time
There are a couple of fun events for kids at the library this week. Here are all the details. On Tuesday, Buzz Lightyear will be at the library for a morning of stories, photos, and snacks. It’s part of the Start U Reading literacy program sponsored by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. The event starts Read the full article → from This week at the library: Buzz Lightyear and pajama story time
New at the library
Here are some of the latest selections for adults and kids at the Southborough library. ADULT: Roastbeef’s Promise, by David Jerome “When a dad’s dying wish is to have his ashes sprinkled in each state, what’s a son to do?”–Jacket.(Library catalog | Amazon) My Father’s Tears, by John Updike Updike’s first collection of new short Read the full article → from New at the library
Kids march in Fourth of July parade
The sun shone just long enough yesterday for the kids to make their annual Fourth of July trek from the library up to the Town House. Here are some photos taken by Laura Coldwell-Stewart. (Thanks Laura for taking them and thanks Marge for sending them in!) Read the full article → from Kids march in Fourth of July parade
Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
The Southborough Library will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday. All kids are invited to march from the Library up to the Town House. The parade starts at 11:00 am. Refreshments will be provided. Read the full article → from Kids’ Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday
Southborough kids enjoy extraterrestrial magic show
I took the wee one to the Southborough Library last Friday to check out the Planets Magic Show by Debbie O’Carroll. The place was packed despite the fact that it was one of the few dry mornings that week. I snapped these shots of the show. In this scene Debbie was playing an earthy Earth. Read the full article → from Southborough kids enjoy extraterrestrial magic show
The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
When I was in school Pluto was a planet, but apparently no longer. The Southborough Library will say goodbye to Pluto’s planethood on Friday with the Planets Magic Show by local magician Debbie O’Carroll. Here’s a description of the program: The planets are having a retirement party for Pluto and all are invited! Debbie O’Carroll Read the full article → from The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto
Game night at the library on Thursday
Tomorrow is Game Night at the Southborough Library. They’ll have Guitar Hero and other games to entertain kids ages 10 and up. They’ll also have snacks. The event starts at 7:00 pm. For more information on summer programs at the library, click here. (Photo by The 5th Ape) Read the full article → from Game night at the library on Thursday