Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening at the Library this month. March brings us the start of Spring and most importantly, the beginning of Daylight Savings. Don’t forget to change your clocks.
Do you love traveling and having adventures? Or maybe you’re more of an armchair traveler? Join us for an author talk with Matt Davis at 12:30 pm, Saturday, March 9 as he presents his book “At Home in the World: reflections of a travel addict.” Matt will share stories from his world travels, as well as photos. Books will be available for purchase ($20 cash or check.) Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up on the Events Calendar on our website.
The COA Book club will meet at 1 pm Tuesday March 19 to discuss “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Books & Babble Book club will be discussing “The Ride of Her Life: the true story of a woman, her horse and their last-chance journey across America” by Elizabeth Letts at 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 28. Books for both clubs are available for pick-up at the Library or on the Libby app.
We also have 4 book clubs for kids. BookBuds meet the first Friday (4 pm and 5 pm) and Saturday (10 am and 11 am) of the month. There are groups for kids from ages 6-teen. See our Events Calendar for more info.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? If so, join us on Monday nights from 6-8 pm for a social gathering of handcrafters. Bring your latest project or something from the stash. Maybe your creative outlet involves pen and paper? Join our Writer’s Group the third Thursday of every month to keep those ideas flowing. Open to anyone 18+. Next meeting is 6:30 pm, March 21.
Do your kids love to doodle? Sign them up for our Doodle and Tranquility Workshop with Cara Bean at 10:30 am, Saturday March 16. This workshop is designed for kids ages 8+. Space is limited and registration is required.
The Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 7. This meeting is open to the public. Join us for discussion of upcoming fundraising effort, including the spring book sale. The Friends will also be holding their semi-annual Savers Clothing Drive on Friday March 22 (2-6 pm) and Saturday March 23 (8 am-noon.) Bag up your soft household goods and clothing/shoes for donation directly into the truck in our parking lot. Boxed books will also be accepted. All items should be in resale condition.
The Board of Library Trustees is meeting at 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 14. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted here: www.townofrochestermass.com/node/425/agenda
Questions? Please call (508-763-8600) or email (info@plumblibrary.com). As always, we hope to see you soon at the Library.