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| Wednesday, October 20, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time |  |
 | Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins | |
 | Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed. This event is at capacity. |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
 | Location: Outside Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Halloween Party at Fay School | |
| Location: Fay School, 31 Main Street. Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join us for a fun Halloween Party at the Fay School campus, parking at Brackett House, 31 Main Street. Follow signs for Farmer's Market across the street. This is open to all ages, no registration. Schedule: 9:00-12:00 Halloween games, crafts & Farmer's Market 10:00 - 10:30 Halloween story time with Miss Kim 10:30 Halloween costume parade 11:00 Spooky music with Stacey Peasley |
| Monday, October 25, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, October 26, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Children's Book Illustrator | |
 | Location: Virtual, on Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: We are pleased to join Ashland Library and other local libraries in offering a virtual event with Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy and Grand Jeté and Me. Participants are also asked to dress in fancy clothes as Robin is all about fancy! This event is virtual. Email kivers@southboroughma.com if you would like to pick up a craft kit ahead of time. Please register through Ashland Public Library :https://bit.ly/sblibillustrator. |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Outdoor Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary. |
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Outside Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Monday, November 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, November 4, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms! | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature |
| Saturday, November 6, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish! | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library. |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 9, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, November 13, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree | |
 | Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library. |
| Monday, November 15, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces | |
| Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage |
| Thursday, November 18, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM | Baby/Toddler Storytime | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required. |
| Saturday, November 20, 2021 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Read to a Dog Outside | |
 | Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot. |
| Monday, November 22, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Monday, November 29, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Preschool Story Time | |
| Location: Southborough Library Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary. |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, December 2, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars! | |
 | Location: Virtual Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium. |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Young Scientist STEM Beginnings | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. |
| Thursday, December 9, 2021 |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Family Gingerbread | |
 | Location: Zoom Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread 1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided. |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop | |
| Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+ |
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed. This event is at capacity.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party at Fay School
Location: Fay School, 31 Main Street.
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for a fun Halloween Party at the Fay School campus, parking at Brackett House, 31 Main Street. Follow signs for Farmer's Market across the street. This is open to all ages, no registration. Schedule:
9:00-12:00 Halloween games, crafts & Farmer's Market
10:00 - 10:30 Halloween story time with Miss Kim
10:30 Halloween costume parade
11:00 Spooky music with Stacey Peasley
Monday, October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Children's Book Illustrator
Location: Virtual, on Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: We are pleased to join Ashland Library and other local libraries in offering a virtual event with Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy and Grand Jeté and Me. Participants are also asked to dress in fancy clothes as Robin is all about fancy! This event is virtual. Email kivers@southboroughma.com if you would like to pick up a craft kit ahead of time. Please register through Ashland Public Library :https://bit.ly/sblibillustrator.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, November 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature
Saturday, November 6, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library.
Monday, November 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library.
Monday, November 15, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage
Thursday, November 18, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
Monday, November 22, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Monday, November 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars!
Location: Virtual
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Mandala Mini-Pumpkins
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Mandy Roberge for this fun Halloween activity!Let your creativity fly in this workshop where various painting techniques, including pointillism, are demonstrated but not required. As always, participants are encouraged to create something from the heart. Pre-registration for this event is required. Registration has now closed. This event is at capacity.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Halloween Party at Fay School
Location: Fay School, 31 Main Street.
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for a fun Halloween Party at the Fay School campus, parking at Brackett House, 31 Main Street. Follow signs for Farmer's Market across the street. This is open to all ages, no registration. Schedule:
9:00-12:00 Halloween games, crafts & Farmer's Market
10:00 - 10:30 Halloween story time with Miss Kim
10:30 Halloween costume parade
11:00 Spooky music with Stacey Peasley
Monday, October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Children's Book Illustrator
Location: Virtual, on Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: We are pleased to join Ashland Library and other local libraries in offering a virtual event with Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy and Grand Jeté and Me. Participants are also asked to dress in fancy clothes as Robin is all about fancy! This event is virtual. Email kivers@southboroughma.com if you would like to pick up a craft kit ahead of time. Please register through Ashland Public Library :https://bit.ly/sblibillustrator.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Location: Outdoor Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration necessary.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Outside Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, November 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands on Nature: Incredible Earthworms!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifying glasses! Ages 5 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibnature
Saturday, November 6, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SkyRise Theater presents Rainbow Fish!
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us at the Southborough Library on our Main Floor (in the back) for this fun program available to kids 2.5 years and older! SkyRise Theater will present a special reading of "Rainbow Fish" followed by a variety of interactive activities! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibskyrise. Sponsored by Friends of the Southborough Library.
Monday, November 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop-in Art: Thanksgiving Tree
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: What will you be thankful for this season? We will make a Thanksgiving tree using paper to make flowers, leaves and acorns. Write what you are thankful for on the leaves and hang the decorations on a tree branch to take home. No registration. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Library.
Monday, November 15, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Book Page Centerpieces
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This workshop uses old book pages (provided) to create flowers on stems, which can be arranged in a vase or other vessel at home. This is a great way to let people know that you love reading, recycling and crafting all at once! Ages 8 and up. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibbookpage
Thursday, November 18, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers in the downstairs Children's Room. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. Drop-in, no registration required.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read to a Dog Outside
Location: Outside, Southborough Library Lawn
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have a chance to read a short book to Bear. In case of inclement weather, this will be held over Zoom. AGES 5+, children must have some reading ability. Please register in the Children's Room-each child will sign up for a 15 min slot.
Monday, November 22, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Monday, November 29, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Preschool Story Time
Location: Southborough Library
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join Miss Kim in the Children's Room downstairs for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ecotarium: A Journey to the Stars!
Location: Virtual
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: A Journey to the Stars presented by Presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile® is a virtual program will that will lead you on a tour of the solar system, explore planets, stars, and nebulae, probe the outer limits of the universe, and discover what's in the night sky. Earth may be our home, but we're not the only ones traveling around the sun! Please register:
https://bit.ly/sblibEcotarium.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Young Scientist STEM Beginnings
Location: Zoom
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: This is a free 6-week virtual series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. Provided by the YMCA of Central MA, parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child during the live and interactive Zoom programs. A list of materials for families to prepare for each class will be provided weekly. Please email Kim Ivers at kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031 for each program. The “Young Scientists” series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), which is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ryan Donovan 508-485-5031 rdonovan@southboroughma.com
Description: Mandy Roberge brings back her popular gingerbread house making program as a virtual holiday event this year! We encourage families to sign up as a group and build their gingerbread houses together. Pictures of completed gingerbread houses can be emailed to rdonovan@cwmars.org and kivers@southboroughma.com – A winner will be selected by Southborough librarians and announced on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday, December 24th.*Registration required: https://bit.ly/sblibgingerbread
1 registration per household. Participants will be e-mailed an access link.* This program was made possible with funding by The Friends of the Southborough Library. Ages 6 and up. Gingerbread kits provided.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crafternoon: Glass Ornament Workshop
Location: Southborough Library, Main Floor
Contact: Kim Ivers 508-485-5031 kivers@southboroughma.com
Description: Join us for this festive and fun workshop! Use a variety of techniques to decorate glass ornaments for holiday gifts or winter decorations. Please register: https://bit.ly/sblibornaments Ages 8+