December 2024

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Sunday, December 1Library Closed

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Monday, December 210:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Tuesday, December 310:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.

Tuesday, December 33:30—5:00 PMElla Eaton RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Drop-In Lego Building

Drop In Lego Building flyerChildren and their parents or caregivers are invited to build with Legos and Duplos in this drop-in event. Finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.

Tuesday, December 36:30—8:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Cook Book Club

Cook Book Club FlyerPeople interested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to the library's cook book club. Pick a dish from the selected cook book and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members. Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 47:00—8:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Rotary Club of Southborough

Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. For more information about future meetings and events, click here.
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Thursday, December 511:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Baby and Toddler Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short stories, songs, puppets, and rhymes. Drop-in, no registration required.

Thursday, December 512:00—6:30 PMLibrary Parking LotSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Mobile Blood Drive

The library will once again be hosting a mobile blood drive in the library parking lot. Registration link will be coming soon, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information about scheduling an appointment, eligibility, or the donation process, please call the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at 617-632-3206 or email BloodDonor@partners.…Learn More

Thursday, December 57:30—8:30 PMZoom

Virtual Book Club

This month the club will be reading The Caretaker by Ron Rash. We will also informally chat about what we're reading or listening to.
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Saturday, December 710:30 AM—3:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Holiday Tree Decorating Party

Holiday Decorating Party flyerThe Library will hold the annual Holiday Decorating Party in coordination with Santa's visit to the Community House. Make ornaments and help decorate the library tree!

Saturday, December 711:00 AM—4:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Holiday Book Sale

Holiday Book Sale flyerThe Southborough Library will again be hosting a holiday book sale. For sale will be books, DVDs, music CDs, puzzles, and games. Come out and support the Friends of the Southoborugh Library!
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Sunday, December 8Library Closed

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Monday, December 910:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Tuesday, December 1010:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.

Tuesday, December 106:30—8:30 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Poetry Workshop for Adults

Poetry FlyerAt each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 116:00—8:00 PMZoom

Cooking with Ploy: Miso Ramen from Scratch

Cooking with Ploy: Miso Ramen flyerIn this online interactive class led by Ploy, a professional cooking instructor, make Japanese miso ramen from scratch! This class is not about instant ramen. In fact, we will be making Japanese miso ramen from scratch. We will start with making ramen noodles from scratch.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 1211:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Baby and Toddler Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short stories, songs, puppets, and rhymes. Drop-in, no registration required.

Thursday, December 124:00—5:00 PMElla Eaton RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Therapy Dog

Come spend some time with Glory the visting therapy dog and her owner Julie to relax and enjoy some canine company. This is avaliable for all ages!
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Saturday, December 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMTeen RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Learn to Laser Cut

Learn the fun of laser cutting with Library Associate Val! This month, she will demonstrate how to make holiday and winter themed charms, pendants, and key chains. Explore the tools and techniques, and go home with a creation of your own! Please sign up at bit.…Learn More

Saturday, December 142:00—4:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting

Fall Sit and Knit FlyerThe Sit and Knit meetings will continue this fall on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 15Library Closed

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Monday, December 1610:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Tuesday, December 1710:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will have stories, songs, and a craft based on a weekly theme. Drop-in, no registration required.

Tuesday, December 174:00—5:00 PMElla Eaton RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Second & Third Grade Book Group

Fall 2024 Second and Third Grade Book Group FlyerChildren in second and third grade are invited to join this monthly book group. Participants will select a book each month to be read for the next meeting, where there will be a discussion of the selection along with activities. All books will be ordered for the participants through interlibrary loan.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 176:00—6:30 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Narcan Training

In collaboration with the Southborough Board of Health and Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health: Narcan is the brand name of the generic naloxone and is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. This free Narcan training will provide participants with a brief training on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, and a free kit to take home.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 184:30—5:30 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Crafternoon: Wood Slice Ornaments

Crafternoon: Wood Slice Ornaments flyerWhether you have a tree in your home or not, your hand-painted wood-slice ornaments will delight you where you decide to hang them. They also make great gifts for the people you love this holiday season. *Paint is not washable to be sure to dress accordingly! For ages 8 and up.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 187:00—8:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Rotary Club of Southborough

Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. For more information about future meetings and events, click here.
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Thursday, December 1911:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Baby and Toddler Story Time FlyerThis story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short stories, songs, puppets, and rhymes. Drop-in, no registration required.

Thursday, December 194:00—5:00 PMElla Eaton RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Fourth & Fifth Grade Book Group

Fall 2024 Fourth and Fifth Grade Book Group FlyerChildren in fourth and fifth grade are invited to join this monthly book group. Participants will select a book each month to be read for the next meeting, where there will be a discussion of the selection along with activities. All books will be ordered for the participants through interlibrary loan.…Learn More
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Friday, December 203:30—4:30 PMTeen RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Tween Writing Club

Join Youth Services Librarian Marianna in the Teen Room to work on creative writing of all kinds. Make some friends and have fun as you let your creativity flow.
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Saturday, December 2110:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Read to a Dog

Children age 5 and older are invited to read to Phoenix, a certified therapy dog. Each child will get a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choosing to Phoenix. Please register by emailing Kim at kivers@southboroughma. com.
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Sunday, December 22Library Closed

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Tuesday, December 246:30—8:30 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Poetry Workshop for Adults

Poetry FlyerAt each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed

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Saturday, December 2811:00—11:45 AMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Author Visit with Susan Lubner

Author Talk with Susan Lubner flyerAuthor Susan Lubner returns to the library to read from her newest book, Drag and Rex: Sweet and Silly.  She will also have books available for purchase and signing. After the reading, children are invited to stay for related activities.  

Saturday, December 282:00—4:00 PMMain Floor StacksSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Sit & Knit: Drop-In Knitting

Fall Sit and Knit FlyerThe Sit and Knit meetings will continue this fall on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 29Library Closed

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Tuesday, December 312:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomSouthborough Library25 Main St, Southborough, MA, 01772

Welcome to 2025 Party

Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025 with fun at the library! Children are invited to come for crafts, games, and cookie decorating! All are welcome and no registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.