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Blanding Public Library


Rehoboth, MA

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Monday May 6, 2024
   5:30 PM  -  6:30 PM BOOK CLUB  
    Contact: Catherine Charbonneau   5082524236   ccharbonneau@sailsinc.org
   

      THIS WILL BE THE FINAL MEETING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.
                  Book Club for kids in Grades K - 4

       Join us in the children's area at Rehoboth Blanding Library
        Monday night 5:30 - 6:30
        for fun crafts, yummy snacks, games & an entertaining spin on reading!

     Led by DRRHS students.  

 


Tuesday May 7, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Wednesday May 8, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Hank Coleman's History Discussion  
   

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.


Thursday May 9, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Saturday May 11, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  1:30 PM LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY !  
   

    TIME CHANGE FOR THIS SATURDAY ONLY.
     
Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 10:30 - 1:30PM
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 1908  
   

   You are hereby invited to enjoy afternoon tea with Mrs. Michael Gordon, a fictional middle-class housewife from 1908. Mrs.     

   Gordon, an amusing and astute storyteller, will talk about different aspects of her life. Through her observations and humor,

   she will paint a picture of what life was like at the turn of the 20th century.  Her observations are historic facts which have

   been extensively researched using primary sources such as period magazines and well research secondary sources. 

   This is an interactive show where the audience is free to ask questions of Mrs. Gordon and can share their own stories and

   their own 2 cents if they wish.  The audience will definitely feel as if they are speaking to a woman from the turn of the 20th century.

   Bring your mother, your daughter, or a friend to enjoy this immersive, educational, and delicious experience! 

Please call the Library to register at (508) 252-4236.


Tuesday May 14, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Wednesday May 15, 2024
     NO HISTORY GROUP TODAY  
   

   NO HISTORY GROUP THIS WEEK.

 

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Songs and Stories of the American Folk Revival  
   

 

Lewis & Shea:  Songs and Stories of the American Folk Revival

In their 75-minute show, Andrew Lewis and Michael Shea present a history of the Folk Revival,
highlighting the most influential songs of the period.   

A living history of the Folk revival of the 1960s, they include the audience in their songs as well,
telling the stories and singing the songs of the musicians and how each song shares its meaning.
 
In Goff Hall @ Blanding Free Public Library

     


Thursday May 16, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Tuesday May 21, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Wednesday May 22, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Hank Coleman's History Discussion  
   

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.
   

THIS WILL COMPLETE THIS SEMESTER. 
 WE SHALL RESUME IN THE FALL.


Thursday May 23, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Monday May 27, 2024
     CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY  
   

          


Tuesday May 28, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Thursday May 30, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Tuesday June 4, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Tuesday June 4, 2024 -  Saturday June 8, 2024
   11:30 AM CHILDREN'S BOOK SALE  
   

     A BOOK SALE FOR CHILDREN!
  
 
      Beginning Tuesday June 4 - June 8 (or until books are gone)
   
 Gently used books for children of all ages will be available to
     purchase during library hours.

      $4.00/bag  Bring your own or grab one here!
      Adults must be accompanied by a child.

       Sponsored by The Friends of the Blanding Llibrary.


Wednesday June 5, 2024
   7:00 PM LIBRARY BOOK CLUB  
   

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

    This month's selection is Bookwomen of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson.

     
    

     

    
    

 


Thursday June 6, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Saturday June 8, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  2:00 PM LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY !  
   

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   


Sunday June 9, 2024
   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Johnny Cash: Song & Stories  
   

Country musician and author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash’s career, spanning from his early beginnings in the 1950s to his passing in 2003.  York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was named one of Patriot Ledger’s best albums of 2022.  This program is supported by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 


Tuesday June 11, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Thursday June 13, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Tuesday June 18, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Thursday June 20, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM STORY & CRAFT TIME  
   

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 


Saturday June 22, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Owls of the World  
   

A visit from Eyes on Owls!

Owls of the World - Who's Watching You? introduces you to the owls of New England and beyond. Mark and Marcia share the field marks, signs and naturalist's skills that you can use to find wild owls without disturbing them. Next, you meet six live owls (from small to huge) up close. Everyone participates in a hooting lesson and learns tips on how to attract and protect owls near you. 


Tuesday June 25, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM STORY TIME  
   

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 


Wednesday June 26, 2024
   1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM MINI GOLF  
   

             START YOUR SUMMER FUN with

           LED MINI GOLF !
           GREAT FAMILY FUN!
           

           Indoor fun hosted by One Up Games.

            Check back for details.


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