Northborough Free Library

Please join us in celebrating the winners of our 2nd Annual Community Art Show at our closing social, Monday, 8/12 from 5-7pm! We'll be treating everyone who attends to free Uhlman's ice cream!

All art show participants are invited to take your art home with you at this time.

This event is for all ages, and no registration is required.

Looking for something to liven up your afternoon on this gray day? We still have space available in our Science Heroes program today at 1:30pm!

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The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health (GBPH), which includes Boylston, Northborough, Southborough, and Westborough, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of caregivers and children in our region.

To better understand the needs and gaps in maternal health services, they are conducting this survey to gather valuable insights from our community. Your feedback will help them to develop and offer classes, services, and educational material to address the needs of parents in our region.

Click here to complete the quick survey: https://forms.office.com/r/yEQLwc36b5
The GBPH appreciates your time and contributions!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Isabella Caruso, Northborough Health and Human Services Director at [email protected].

Take a stroll around the library grounds while enjoying a great story! The StoryWalk® will be up all summer long with a new story every week.

New for 2024: Find and scan the QR code along the way to enter for a chance to win a free book!

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Join us for an afternoon of practical origami with Cheryl Carlson-Perrow!

Cheryl is a contemporary fine artist and art instructor with a focus on working with sustainable materials.

Cheryl also teaches student workshops throughout New England.

Ages 16+

Registration required. Register here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=NFL&curID=702980

Please join us tonight for our Community Art Show opening reception. Refreshments will be served!

Last Call for Art Show Submissions!

We have a few spots open for our MarioKart Tournament today at 11am! Sign up or call the Children's Room!

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Music Mashup has been cancelled today! We will see you next week!

We will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth!

Register for this Saturday's 10:30am-11:30am face scrub workshop! Ages 18+

Register here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=NFL&curID=703620

Introducing Kulina Folk Art's DIY Face Scrub Workshop - a delightful opportunity for you to create your own personalized scrubs using all-natural ingredients! Specially designed to treat your sensitive facial skin with the utmost care, these scrubs will leave your complexion feeling luxuriously soft, smooth, and silky. Not only do they buff away those pesky dead skin cells, but they also provide deep hydration and nourishment, acting as a dual-action exfoliator and moisturizer. Enroll in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft two different scrubs using simple pantry staples like sugars, oatmeal, a delightful array of carrier oils, and aromatic essential oils. We'll dive into the properties, benefits, and proper usage of each ingredient, emphasizing a 100% natural approach with no added preservatives. This workshop is absolutely perfect for both beginners and anyone seeking to venture into the world of homemade exfoliants. Each participant will take home two beautifully packaged 2 oz. jars of scrubs alongside comprehensive information that will empower them to create countless batches in the future. Pamper your skin the natural way!

Celebrate the last day of school with Be Well Northborough's kick-off Carnival event!

June 13th, 1pm – 4pm
Ellsworth McAfee Park

Bounce houses
Slides games
Free giveaways
Informational booths with local resources from town departments

Free event for Northborough residents and employees.

"Paws" to read to Finnegan today! We have a couple of spots available to read to our fantastic therapy dog this afternoon! Help your reader's confidence soar as they practice reading to these furry ears!
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EventKeeper - Popup Event Sign up to read to our very special “read” dog! Finnegan is trained to sit with your child and listen to them read. This kind of support from lovable pups can foster your child’s self-confidence, build reading skills, and it’s just plain fun!

Do you love to read new books and talk about them? Consider coming to the library's Tuesday Book Discussion Group! Our next meeting is Jan. 2nd from 1-2 pm. We'll be discussing "The Paris Architect" by Charles Belfoure. Copies of the book are available for you to check out at the library's checkout desk. To register, contact Adult Services at (508) 393-5025 ext. 3 or [email protected]

Due to multiple staff illnesses, the library will be closing today, Dec. 6 at 5pm. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 9:30am. Thank you for understanding!

Unfortunately, our LEGO Club scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled. We hope to see you next month for more building fun!

Music Mashup is cancelled today. See you next week!

We're so excited to have the Northborough Fire Department at the library for story time on Wednesday, 11/29 at 10 am, as part of our Community Helpers month. Register for this awesome event here: https://tinyurl.com/NFDStorytime

Shubh Diwali! Thanks to Neeta and her daughter for a wonderful Diwali storytime last week. We hope your celebration is joy-filled!

Happy Veterans Day!

November is Community Helpers Month at the library. It's also "DiNovember", so why not combine the two?
To celebrate, we made cards for veterans, invited local educators from Barrett Family Wellness Center to share their expertise, and invite you to visit with firefighters at our upcoming Firefighter Storytime on Tuesday, November 28th.
A HUGE thank you to all the community helpers out there- you are amazing and we appreciate you!

Elementary school kids! Sign up for some jewelry making fun in this awesome program led by area teens. Make some cute accessories for yourself or for gifting! All supplies will be provided.
Register at https://bit.ly/NOBOJewels

We’d like to invite members and caregivers in the Northborough community to join the Chris Walsh Center for the incredible opportunity to learn the skills necessary to advocate on behalf of their children. How to Advocate for Your Child will be led by Leslie Leslie of The Federation for Children with Special Needs.

Unfortunately, getting your child's needs met can be challenging. Thankfully, effective advocacy is a learned art. At this workshop, caregivers will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate for their children. The workshop will also address conflict and barriers to effective communication. With these skills attendees will be better able to work with others to support their children.

Registration Required. You can register by following this link: https://bit.ly/CWCadvocate

Leslie joined the Federation in 2011 and serves as Project Director for the MassPAC and APPLE projects. She provides technical assistance to both Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs) and District special education administrators. MassPAC conducts leadership training and networking opportunities for parent leaders.

Webinar Registration November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM EST