Exhibitions and
Displays
The Library welcomes the opportunity to
provide local artists the opportunity to exhibit their works
to the general public. Exhibits include a wide range of media
and content thus reflecting the diversity and the vibrancy of
the artistic community in Southbridge and Central
Massachusetts.
JEL Celebrates Black History Month, February 2010.
Drum Away the Blues –
The Jacob Edwards Library will be hosting percussionist Craig Harris
on Thursday, February 4th at
6:30 p.m. Through guided vocal imagery, drumming exercises, and
interactive participation, attendees discover the joys of creating
music...and relieve stress. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument!
Major Taylor: World Cycle Champion, 1899-
Presented by Lynne Tolman of the Major Taylor Assocation. The
exhibit will run until February 27th in the main hall.
Book Talk and Signing - Meet Eamon McCarthy Earls, author of Kearns On the Double!
A book signing and informal talk about his crime mystery, set in a town called
'Quinebaug' in the 1920s and 1930s. Thursday, February 25th,
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Snow date is Saturday, February 27th at 11:30 a.m.
Knitting with Sonya - This group will be celebrating its second full year
of knitting this month! Held on Tuesdays February 2nd, 9th, 16th
and 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Mystery Book Club – Reader’s Choice -Monday, February 1st, at 6.30 pm. Members of the group
will discuss their favorite mystery stories with the group. This month the group
will discuss The Big Bounce by Elmore Leonard. In March, the group will
discuss Odds Against by Dick Francis.
Library Box Office
-Thursday, February 11th, 6 p.m. Movie: The Trap
Drumming Circle with Mellonee-
Monday, February 8th and 22nd, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Anime Club for Teens – Continues on Tuesdays,
at 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm in the Pioppi Room. All teens welcome!
Monday, January – Transitions and Losses by
Overlook at 6:30 p.m.
Mache
Mondays! - Join us every second and fourth Monday January
through June from 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. to create Paper Mache
Masterpieces! Each month will be a different project, so
you will have two full days to work on them. Last month, we
made snow people - this month, something even more exciting!
This group is open to children up to age 12; children age 7 and under must
be accompanied by an adult. All final projects will be on display
in June. *SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER.
Readers Theatre Wednesdays – 3rd
Wednesday of every month January to June from - this month, February 17th, 3:30-4:30.
No acting experience required! This is a great new idea, sweeping Libraries across the country!
Who knows, you just might become the next famous kid from Southbridge!
This program is perfect for everyone, from the shyest of the shy, to the biggest of hams!
Open to any children, but you MUST be able to read independently. For more information or to register,
please call the Library.
Family Theme Thursdays - From
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., on the second Thursday of every
month, January through June. Each month will be a different
theme. February's Chinese New Year Party promises to be filled
with special activities for all. Open to children up to age 12; children age
7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. *SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER.
Final Friday Book Discussion Snack
and Craft Club. - To be held on the last Friday of every
month. This month, February 26th from 3:30 to 4:30. You read the book independently, then we get
together as a group on the last Friday to discuss the book,
have a snack, do a craft, and pick next month's book! Please
call the Library to reserve your copy of each month's chosen title!
This group is most appropriate for children ages 9-12. For more information,
please call the Library.
Lunch & Munch Movie Bunch - Thursday, February
4th, 12:00-2:00. Spend the second half of your Early Release Day
with us! Come watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, rated PG.
Bring your lunch, we'll provide the drinks and a special snack!
Don’t forget Story Hours!
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. – Bouncing Babies Drop-In Story and
Play Group, for children up to age 3! Bring your baby, bring your coffee! Meet
up with other moms and kids for some low key play time.
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m -11:30 a.m. –
Koala Kubs Story Hour. For children ages 3-6, and their caregivers.
Join us for books, great crafts, movement, and games!
Please remember, that story hours
are not held when school is cancelled due to weather or
closed for vacation.
February Vacation Week - February 15th
-20th. The Library will be closed on Monday the 15th. Please join us
Tuesday from 12:00-2:00 for Game Time. Tons of board games and other interactive play.
Thursday the 18th from 12:00-2:00 will be SnowPlay - bring your warm clothes
and snow sculpting tools! Let's create a wonderland on the front lawn of the library!
Programs are open to all children up to age 12; ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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