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Upcoming Library Events & News
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Wishing all our patrons and the community a very Happy New Year
filled with lots of opportunities!
from the Library Staff, Trustees and Friends
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Please read on for all of this month's upcoming events and news.
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Library Hours & Holiday Closings:
Monday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
The library will be closed on New Year's Day
We will also be closed on
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday January 21
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 January's JEL Staff Picks
Looking for a good book? Here are some that JEL staff have recently enjoyed! Clicking on the title will take you right to
the library's catalog, where you can check to see if it's available,
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 Please join us in welcoming January's Featured Artist, photographer Justin Lawson. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, January 3 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome, light refreshments will be served.
My name is Justin Lawson and photography has always been my passion. Whether it be wild birds or images that capture dark emotions. The current project I am working on is just that, dark. Many people battle invisible forces and often, battle them alone. In my photos you as a viewer may see a beautiful feminine body. However my subjects unfortunately see themselves as some kind of monster battling hidden inner demons. My images try and capture beautiful people that see themselves through the ugliest of glasses. Many beautiful people have a disturbing sense of self-worth and through my art they worked up the courage to try and crack through their walls of depressions, anxiety, and insecurities and let some light shine through. I'm proud of the work I've done and I am proud of the people that believed in themselves and trusted me to showcase their pain in the most beautiful, purest, vulnerable, and rawest of ways.
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Film Screening -
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Thursday, January 10 at 6:00 pm
"This documentary paints a portrait of the life and work of children's entertainer Fred Rogers, stars of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.' A former minister, Mister Rogers creatively communicated themes of empathy and acceptance."
Rated PG-13. Running time 94 min.
Presented as part of the Library Box Office series, sponsored by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
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3 Steps to Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions
Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 pm
"If you're serious about achieving your resolutions this year you need to participate in this workshop. We'll discuss how to set clear goals, manage large projects, and learn how to keep yourself accountable for reaching your goals. Research has shown that writing down your goals increases your chances of achieving them by 42%! (Dr. Gail Matthews, Dominican University, California).
Most people greatly underestimate the resources, time and effort needed to achieve a rewarding goal. Come roll up your sleeves and set yourself on the path to accomplishing your juiciest goals for 2019!"
Presenter: Scott Snow is a time management expert and certified professional coach. He is the author of the book titled "Master Your Roles: Essential Time Management Skills of Innovators & Visionaries.
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Start the New Year with Meditation
Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 pm
The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Clare Vidich, long time meditator for this powerful workshop. Clare has been inspiring audiences on how to practice and learn this very simple technique which provides many benefits. There will even be a little meditation sitting at the end. Bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into your daily life and begin the New Year with a fresh start.
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Cody Peck Concert
Thursday, January 31 at 6:30 pm
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present Cody Peck, Singer-Songwriter as Mystery Chorus. Cody grew up in Southbridge MA. He will be playing covers from the 90's and 00's along with some originals!
Instagram.com/codyjamespeck
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Ongoing Events
Book Club
Monday, January 7
6:30 pm
The book club will meet to discuss
A Man Called Ove
by Frederik Backman
this month.
This is a no-commitment book club, attend as many or as few meetings as you like! The group meets on the first Monday of every month.
Copies of February's discussion book
will be available at the Information Desk
for checkout.
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Knitting with Sonya
Every Tuesday,
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Stop by and join our knitting circle in the Reading Room every Tuesday!
All handcrafters (not just knitters!) are welcome to join, whatever your level experience. Stuck on your current project or wanting to learn a new technique? Chances are one of the group will be able to lend a hand!
Drop by for a few minutes or stay for the full two hours.
We hope to see you there!
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Welcome to the Children's Corner!
Check here to find out about upcoming events in the Children's Room.
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 Saturday January 5, 2019 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Come Meet Author Anna Staniszewski :
Book Reading and Signing!
Born in Poland and raised in the United States, Anna Staniszewski grew up loving stories in both Polish and English. She was a Writer-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library and a winner of the PEN New England Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award. Currently, Anna lives south of Boston with her family and teaches courses on writing and children's literature at Simmons College. When she's not writing, Anna spends her time reading, daydreaming, and challenging unicorns to games of hopscotch. She is the author of several tween novels, including The Dirt Diary and Once Upon a Cruise, and the picture books Power Down, Little Robot and Dogosaurus Rex.
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Monday Night Coding
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a fun hour of coding. Learn how coding works in a easy, kid-friendly way.
No experience necessary!
Call Children's Room for more information. 508-764-5427
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Story Times
Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Stories & Songs for 3-4 year olds, but all ages are welcome to join us. Come for story time, and stay for the craft!
Toddler Time
Fridays from 10:30 - 11:15 am
Stories & songs geared for 2-3 year olds, but all ages welcome. Playtime and music before and after.
Hora de Cuentos
Monday, January 28 at 6:30 pm
Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English on the third Monday night of each month.
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Tinkering Thursdays
Thursdays, 3:00-4:00pm
STEM-related hands on activity using everyday and recycled items to design your own creations!
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Crafty Wednesday
Every Wednesday
Stop by the Children's Room any time on Wednesdays to do a special craft. This is a drop-in program that runs all day. Simply stop by the Children's Room desk to get your craft supplies, and take home a masterpiece.
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Construction Club
Tuesdays,
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Saturays, 10:00 am - Noon
We'll bring the LEGO bricks, you bring the ideas! This is a drop-in program, so there is no need to register. Best for children over 5.
Completed Lego projects go on display in the Children's Room for a whole week. If you are in the library, stop by the Children's Room to see different Lego projects on display.
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Library News
Discounted and Free Admission to Museums & Attractions
Did you know? The library offers passes to a variety of area museums and attractions!
Locations include:
Old Sturbridge Village
Eric Carle Museum
Ecotarium
Zoo at Forest Park
Magic Wings
Mystic Aquarium
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
Worcester Art Museum
Salem Witch Museum
The Trustees locations
USS Constitution Museum
Massachusetts ParksPass
AJ Petro Pool (seasonal)
Thank you to the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library for sponsoring this program!
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Stargaze with our Telescope!
The library now has a telescope which can be checked out and taken home - just like a book. Use it to spend a night stargazing in your own back yard! Who knows what you will see?
Instructions and tips on what to look for are included. Must be checked out by an adult 18 or older.
Please ask at the desk for more details!
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Library eBooks
Looking for free eBooks? Look no further than the library! You can download FREE ebooks to your computer or device, as well as digital audiobooks.
To browse our collection,
click here. Or on your mobile device or eReader, download the Overdrive app to get started. All you need is your library card number!
If you have questions or are having trouble, please ask us! Drop by, call, or
email!
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New bags available!
The Friends of the Library now have these fantastic new book bags available for sale! You can purchase bags at the Information Desk.
All proceeds support FOJEL, who provide funding for library events and programs (including, but not limited to, Summer Reading & Museum Passes).
Only $5 each, available in black, navy and maroon,
they are perfect for carrying your library materials home!
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Book a Librarian!
You can now "Book a Librarian!" Contact us to schedule a personalized
20-30 minute session.
Possible topics include:
-Help downloading eBooks
-Using your new mobile device or tablet
-Book recommendations
-Using the library catalog
-Placing holds & using your online account
-Setting up an email account
-Getting started on your research paper
-Formatting a Word document
Call 508-764-5426 or
email
to schedule an
appointment.
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Upcoming Meetings
The
Friends of the Library will hold their next meeting on
Monday, January 28
at
6:00 pm.
The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. To learn more, please visit
FOJEL's page on our website.
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Tuesday, January 22
at Noon
in the Mills Room.
All meetings are open to the public.
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We hope to see you at the library soon!
Sincerely,
The Jacob Edwards Library Staff
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