Jacob Edwards Library

Library News

November 2026

The Library will be closed on

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day

Thursday 11/26 - Saturday 11/28 for Thanksgiving

All Month Long

Adult Display:

  • International Games Month
  • Harvest


Teen Displays:

  • Native American Heritage Month
  • KNOW-vember


Take & Make: Iris Folding


Children's Room Displays:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Dinovember
  • Fall
  • Native American Heritage

November Artist

Raquel Laine


Raquel Laine is a Southbridge artist and teacher. She is a realism-impressionist painter who specializes in memorial pet portraits and works with ceramics.

Meet & Greet

Thursday, November 5

6:30-7:30 pm


Viewable throughout the month during Library hours.


More info.

Featured Event


Understanding AI and Misinformation

Thursday, November 19

6:30-7:30 pm


Join Providence, Rhode Island journalist Philip Eil for a session about AI, the role it plays in creating and spreading misinformation, and how you can stay vigilant.


More info


Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.

Teen News

Call for artists!


If you would like to take part in our Annual Teen Art show in December, please submit your work by November 23, 2026.



Questions? Call Jessi at 508-764-5426 x105 or email mccarthyj@cwmars.org.

Database Spotlight

Native American

Heritage Month


Honor the history and heritage of Native American communities this November with Native voices and stories on Hoopla.



Start exploring here!

Boston Public Library eCard


Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Massachusetts is eligible for a BPL eCard, which provides free access to hundreds of online platforms, apps, and databases.


Register here!

Events

JEL programs are always free and all are welcome.

Programs are all ages unless otherwise noted.

Recurring Events/Series


Thursdays - 9:30-11:30 am - Morning Mah Jongg

No Mah Jongg on 11/26

Adults

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and luck that originated in China. The game consists of players competing to form distinct sets or pairs of tiles, similar to gin rummy. All skill levels welcome.


Fridays - November 6 & 20 - 2-3 pm - Mindfulness Meditation

Teens/Adults

Join Iris Vega, certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Mentor. All levels of experience welcome. You may bring your Yoga mat if you prefer doing the practice lying down.


Saturdays - 11 am-12 pm - Chess Club

No Chess Club on 11/28

Come play, learn, and connect. A friendly environment for all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned players. Boards provided. Bring a friend, bring your moves, or just bring curiosity.

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Thursday, November 5 - 6:30-7:30 pm - Artist Meet & Greet

Teens/Adults


Wednesday, November 11, 2026: The Library is closed.


Thursday, November 12 - 5:30-7:30 pm - Biological Illustration Workshop

Teens/Adults

Join Mari Velez from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation to learn how biological illustration is crucial for sciences, practice the basics of scientific illustration with hands-on exercises, and explore the connection between biology, ecology, entomology, and the arts.


Saturday, November 14 - 10 am-12 pm - Mind of a Killer

Calling all true crime lovers! Join certified psychologist and published author John Olszewski for a fascinating presentation that delves deep inside the mind of a serial killer. More info.


Thursday, November 19 - 6:30-7:30 pm - Understanding AI and Misinformation

Featured Event


Wednesday, November 25 - 9am-5pm: Last day to pick up books and DVDs before Thanksgiving. The library will be open all day.


Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Saturday, November 28, 2026: The Library is closed.


Virtual Events

Courtesy of the Tewksbury Public Library and the Ashland Public Library.


Monday, November 2, 2-3 pm

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Little-Known Fragments & Microfictions

More info and registration


Monday, November 2, 7-8 pm

Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Disorders

More info and registration


Monday, November 2, 7-8 pm

Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses The First Lady of World War II

More info and registration


Monday, November 16, 7-8 pm

Little Mister Victory with Author and Historian David Kruh

More info and registration


Wednesday, November 18, 7-8 pm

Uncovering The Plymouth Blitz - Researching & Remembering One Of WW2’s Deadliest Air Raids

More info and registration


Monday, November 23, 7-8 pm

Hocus Pocus - Indian Stage Magicians In 1800s Boston

More info and registration


Monday, November 30, 7-8 pm

Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles

More info and registration


Featured Children's Events

DINOVEMBER!

Saturday November 7, 2026

10:30-11:30am

Join us for some Dino fun!

Story Time, crafts, "dino" digging & more!

Meet and Greet

Local Author Kaliana Dingui

Monday November 9, 2026

6:30-7:30pm

Story Time and Book signing

Recurring Events for Children

JEL programs are always free and all are welcome.

Programs are held in the Children's Room and are intended for children up to age 11 & their parents/caregivers unless otherwise noted.

Mondays

6:30-7:30 pm Imagination Station

11/2- Playdough

11/16- Picasso Tiles

11/23- Circuits

11/30-Plus Plus Blocks


Tuesdays

3:30-4:30 pm - LEGO Club

11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

Theme: Fall


Wednesdays

10:30-11:15 am: Storytime for Ages 3 to 5

Theme: Fall

11,4, 11/18, 11/25 *11/11 Library is closed for Veterans Day



Wednesdays

9 am-5 pm - Crafty Weds

Drop in anytime all day.

11/4 - Corn

11/18- Raking Leaves

11/25- Turkey Headband


Thursdays

10:30-11:15am - Early Literacy Storytime

Theme: Alphabet

11/5, 11/12, 11/19


Fridays

10:30-11:00 am Baby Sensory Play Group

Theme : Fall

11/6, 11/13, 11/20



Saturdays

10:30-11:30am-Lego Club

11/14, 11/21

Theme: Fall


 

Library Hours


Monday & Thursday 9 am - 8 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Saturdays 9am - 1pm.

(The library is closed Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

The library is closed on holidays observed by the Town of Southbridge.


Curbside pickup is available during library hours. Please call (508) 764-5426.

Jacob Edwards Library

(508) 764-5426

jelibrary@cwmars.org

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