Library News
Simon Fairfield Public Library
290 Main St., Douglas
508-476-2695
Tuesday, June 11
11:30 a.m. Music and Movement
4 p.m. Young Readers Club
6:30 p.m. SciFi Book Club
6:30 p.m. Intrepid Readers
Thursday, June 13
4 p.m. Book Wizards
5:45 p.m. Fiber Art Friends
Tuesday, June 18
11: 30 a.m. Music and Movement
June 19
Closed for Juneteenth
Thursday, June 27
5:45 p.m. Fiber Art Friends
Read, Renew, Repeat
Your children are invited to join the Douglas Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and attend the fun events we are planning for children ages 18 months to 12 years. This summer’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat.” We will explore the theme of conservation, which may or may not include: protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. The programs are free, open to children of all ages, and will run from July 8th through August 14th.
2024 Summer Storytime Schedule:
Monday @ 10am for ages 15 months to 3 years.
Monday @ 1pm for ages 3 years to 5 years.
Monday @ 3pm for ages 4 years to 7 years.
Some highlights of this summer’s big events include (watch for date and times):
Kickoff – Comic Mime Robert Rivest* – “Read, Renew, Repeat!”
Ed Cope as Ed the Wizard* – “Reading is Magic”
Hands on Nature* – “Animal Camouflage”
Talewise* – Science Heroes: The Adventure Begins – Science Show
Animal Adventures* – Meet and learn about a few animals up close and personal.
Picnic finale and prize giveaway**
The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Whether counting the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they have read this summer, children who join the summer library program keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed.
These fun activities are offered this summer to motivate children to discover the personal joy of reading and to showcase the reading achievements of our community’s young people. In addition to supporting the children reading independently, the program offers support to the family that reads together. All children will receive a raffle ticket when they sign up for the program. At the picnic finale tickets will be pulled at random and when their name is drawn, they will be able to choose a prize at the summer reading store sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Children unable to attend the picnic can come to the library anytime after the picnic to choose their prize. Children must register for the activities that require sign up to participate in that activity.
If you have any questions about the summer program or the Douglas Public Library services, please contact me at 508-476-2695 / [email protected].
“Read, Renew, Repeat!” is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
* Funded in whole by the Douglas Cultural Council.
**Funded by Friends of the Douglas Library
Uxbridge Public Library
15 North Main Street
508-278-8624
Friday, June 7
Lawn Games & Water Table
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lego Challenge Build: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10
Baby Storytime: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Blossoming Youth Yoga: 6-6:30 p.m.
Teen Aura Photography with Sha Blackburn: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cardmaking Hands-On Workshop: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m
Knit-n-Stitch Circle: 6:30 p.m.
Gentle Flow Yoga: 7 p.m
Tuesday, June 11
Toddler Tumble: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Senior Center Book Club: 1 p.m.
Seaglass Windchimes: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12
Crafty Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Book-a-Librarian: 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
I Scream for Ice Cream!
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 13
Science with Amanda: Jellyfish
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Paint-Your-Own Pottery Night for Adults: 6 p.m.
Virtual Fortnite Tournament: 6-8 p.m.
Friday, June 14
Lawn Games & Water Table
9 a.m. -1 p.m.
The BaNannies: 10:30 -11:15 a.m.
Monday, June 17
Baby Storytime: 11:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Blossoming Youth Yoga: 6-6:30 p.m.
Teen Silicone Beads Keychain:
6-7 p.m.
Knit-n-Stitch Circle: 6:30 p.m.
Gentle Flow Yoga: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18
Baby Bumble: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Historical Fiction Book Club: 3:30 p.m.
Wooden Treasure Chest
4:15 -5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19
Library Closed
Thursday, June 20
Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins: 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Kickoff!
3:30 – 6 p.m.
Gentle Flow Yoga: 7 p.m.
Friday, June 21
Lawn Games & Water Table
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monday, June 24
Blossoming Youth Yoga
6-6:30 p.m.
Clay Time: Paint Your Own Pottery: 6-7 p.m.
Bookies Book Club: 6:30 p.m.
Knit-n-Stitch Circle: 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25
Toddler Tumble: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26
Crafty Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Embroidery 101: 1 p.m.
Book-a-Librarian: 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Kindness Speaks: 4:15- 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 27
Embroidery 101: Evening Class
6 p.m.
Henna by Jen! 6-7 p.m.
Friday, June 28
Lawn Games & Water Table
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
PopUp Library at the Senior Center: 11:30 a.m.
Lego Challenge Build: 12:30–1:30p.m.
Upcoming Events @ Charlton Public Library
Visit our website (charltonlibrary.org) for a full listing of programs and events or to register.
Movie Matinees @ The Library
All showings are on Tuesdays at 1:00 in Dexter Hall. No registration required. Free popcorn!
June 4: Poor Things. 2023. Rated R. 141 minutes.
June 11: The Color Purple. 2023. Rated PG-13.140 minutes.
June 18: Ordinary Angels. 2024. Rated PG. 116 minutes.
June 25: Wish. 2023. Rated PG. 92 minutes.
Silver Needles Knit & Crochet Group
Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 - Upstairs Reading Room - No registration required
Bring your current project and relax with friends. All are welcome regardless of skill level.
Better Read Than Dead Book Club
TILL DEATH DO US PART by Vincent Bugliosi
Wednesday, June 5, 11:00-12:00 - Sibley Reading Area - No registration required
A monthly meetup to discuss true crime books. Books available from circulation prior to discussion.
Shamrocks in Cyberspace: Irish Genealogy Databases presentation by Mike Brophy
Thursday, June 6, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - Registration requested
Information about our Irish ancestors is exploding on the internet. The best websites for Irish research are explored and analyzed. Michael Brophy is a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer from the Boston area.
Painting Workshop with Greg Maichack
Tuesday, June 11, 2:00-4:00 - Community Meeting Room - Registration required
Greg will guide participants through pastel painting a stunning jellyfish. This workshop is for adults and teens 18+ beginners to advanced painters and materials are included. Supported in part from a grant from the Charlton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Virtual Booktalk with “Leading Men” author Christopher Castellani
Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-7:30 - via Zoom (visit the Library event calendar for link)
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Castellani’s critically-acclaimed novel, Leading Men, which dramatizes the tempestuous relationship between Tennessee Williams, his longtime partner Frank Merlo, and their protégé, an aspiring Swedish actress named Anja Bloom. Set in 1950s Italy as well as contemporary Boston, the novel features a collision of fiction and reality that Castellani will illuminate with a brief reading as well as archival photos and audio.
CPL Book Discussion
THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ by Heather Morris
Thursday, June 13, 6:00-7:00 - Community Meeting Room and via Zoom - No registration
Books are available for checkout at the adult circulation desk one month prior to discussion. Visit the Library event calendar for Zoom link.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS!
Monday June 17, 9:30 Sharp! (Runs through August 2)
This year’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat” and promises something for everyone! Adults, Teens, and Children all have fun programs and prizes to offer. Stop by to sign up and spin the prize wheel!
Rainbow Wall Hanging
Tuesday, June 18, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room
We’re crafting a cheerful wall hanging made of painted wooden beads and fluffy pom poms! This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration is required.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, June 20, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - No registration required
Led by experienced caregivers and offers information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias along with support for transitioning to different care settings. No registration Co-sponsored by Tri-Valley and Charlton Public Library.
Succulent Garden with Bemis Farms
Friday, June 21, 2:00-4:00 - Community Meeting Room - Registration and Copay in person required
Tina Bemis from Bemis Farm Nursery will lead the group in creating a succulent driftwood “planter” that can be hung on the wall. This class is limited to 20 participants and requires a non-refundable copay of $10.00. Please visit the adult circulation desk to register and pay.
Composting 101
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - Registration required
Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? Yep. We’ve got it all covered, from the “how to” to the “how much”. The experts from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be here to walk us through the process.
CULE (Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble)
Thursday, June 27, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - No registration required
Experienced musicians and newbies all welcome. Questions? Email [email protected]
Critical Thinking Discussion Group
PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATIONS by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Friday, June 28, 1:00-2:00 - Sibley Reading Area (Main Floor) - No registration required
No experience with critical thinking discussion groups is necessary. Books/materials are available for checkout one month prior to discussion. Questions? Email [email protected].
