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Upcoming Library Events & News
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The library is holding its Annual Food For Fines Drive!
If you have overdue fines on your account, you can clear them this November while providing food for those in need in our community.
Donations will go to the St. John Paul II Food Pantry for distribution.
Each non-perishable food item donated will clear $1.00 in existing overdue fines, for up to $10.00 per card holder. Please note that no damaged or expired food items will be accepted, and credit cannot be applied toward fees for lost or damaged books.
Please bring your donations to the Information Desk so that we can credit your account!
Read on for this month's upcoming events, and more library 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 Veterans Day
Friday, November 11.
We will also be closed on
Thursday and Friday, November 24-25
for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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 November'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, and put a hold on popular titles.
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My Southbridge: An Interpretation
Reception Thursday, Nov 3 at 6:30 pm
In celebration of the Town of Southbridge's Bicentennial, the Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host an exhibit of original artwork and literature that shows Southbridge through the eyes of its residents!
Paintings, photographs, poems, short stories, abstract expressions...anything goes was our motto! We hope that you will stop by to view this unique exhibit, and see Southbridge through someone else's point of view.
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Film Screening -
Anomalisa
Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 pm
A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary.
Rated R. Running time: 90 minutes.
Presented as part of the Library Box Office series, sponsored by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
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Dedication of the Felix Gatineau Walking Cane
Saturday, November 12
at
11:30 am
Thanks to Dr. James Martel and the Gatineau Family for donating Felix Gatineau's walking cane to the library. It will be part of the Gatineau archive at the library and is mounted by the Reference Desk on the opposite wall to the bronze bas relief by sculptor
Lucien H Gosselin (1883-1940).
A reception will take place on Saturday November 12th at 11:30 a.m. and light refreshments will be served. All welcome!
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Fishing the Quabbin Area
Thursday, November 17
at
6:30 pm
Join master fisherman Allan Butler as he discusses the best spots for fishing in the Quabbin Area!
Allan will talk about the different varieties of fish you can catch, where to find them, and the best techniques - whether you're out on the water, on the shore, or ice fishing this winter!
 This program is supported by a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency with is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Ongoing Events
Book Club reads
Our Souls at Night
Monday, Nov 7, 6:30 pm
All are welcome to join us for a discussion of Kent Haruf's Our Souls at Night
in the Reading Room. New participants are always welcome!
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 next month's book for discussion
are 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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Krosslink
Monday, Nov 3, 6:00 pm
Starting a new business, or thinking about it? Then come to the Krosslink meeting and learn about a free community support network that can help you grow your business.
We'll discuss how to sustain, market and grow this program in Southbridge and beyond.
Networking and refreshments
6:00-6:30, followed by discussion and a Q&A Session.
All are welcome!
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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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Gingerbread Houses!
It's that time of year! Sign up for free make and take Gingerbread Houses!
Register your children now, as workshop slots are limited. Three dates available:
Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monday, November 28, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Thank you to the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library for sponsoring this program.
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Story Times
Join us for a story time!
Bedtime Story Time:
Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. Ages 4-8
Superkids Story Time:
Wednesdays at 10:30 am.
Ages 3-5
Toddler Time:
Fridays at 10:30
Children under 3
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'¿Ding-Dong:
Quién Es?'
Saturday, Nov 19
at 11 am
Join us to play and learn latin rhythms with Maura Mendoza and Guillermo Ortiz! The Jacob Edwards Library looks forward to welcoming them back.
All welcome!
Thanks to the Olive I. and Anthony A. Borgatti Fund at Greater Worcester Community Foundation for sponsoring this bilingual concert.
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Book Reading from the 'Weird Series'
Monday, Nov 21 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a story and craft sponsored by New Hope Inc.
This is the second book in the "Weird Series" focusing on Bullying prevention. Come join us and enjoy a story, share a snack,
and create a craft!
Great for kids aged 5-12!
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Allergy Alert
Join Marci Komssi, an advocate for children with allergies and founder of AllerWare, to discuss and learn about allergies in children. Food allergies affect 5% of all children under the age of 5, more than 1 million children in the US alone.
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R.E.A.D. to Drifter,
Our Therapy Dog!
Saturday, Nov 5 at 11 am
Come meet our Therapy Dog "Drifter" and R.E.A.D.!
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to an animal.
Please call 508-764-5426
Registration required!!
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Craft-a-Collage
Every Thursday
We will provide the magazines, glue, scissors, and crayons, you supply the ideas and creativity! Drop in any time on Thursdays to cut, paste, and craft a collage creation!
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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 Crew
Tuesdays
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Saturdays
10:00 am - 12 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
Ecotarium
Salem Witch Museum
Mystic Aquarium
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
Worcester Art Museum
Fruitlands Museum
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 main collection,
click here. On your device, download the Overdrive app to get started.
We also now have some new collections, thanks to a statewide eBook project, Commonwealth Collections.
Axis 360 provides more popular options, similar to Overdrive.
Biblioboard is great for homework and research, and also has a great collection of 'For Dummies' titles available.
If you have questions or are having trouble, please ask us! Drop by, call, or
email!
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Credit cards update
Due to a change in
C/W Mars policy, we can no longer accept credit cards over the desk as payment for overdue fees
and/or lost books.
If you wish to pay your fines by credit card, you may do so by logging into your
online account.
All in-person transactions must be cash or personal check. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please ask us at the Information Desk if you have any questions.
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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 be meeting on
Monday, November 21
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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The
Board of Trustees
of the Jacob Edwards Library will next meet on Tuesday, November 22 at Noon
in the Mills Room.
Please note that meetings will now take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month, rather than the 3rd Tuesday.
All meetings are open to the public.
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We hope to see you at the library soon!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
The Jacob Edwards Library Staff
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