The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with Marion Makes. This Makerspace is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting “Donation Days” in anticipation of the annual Summer Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, August 8 & 9, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front Street. Friends will accept donations on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. Books in good condition (no textbooks) are requested, as well as items like DVDs, puzzles, games, and Legos. All proceeds support programming at the library. Please do not bring donations to the Elizabeth Taber Library outside of the Friends’ hosted Donation Days.
Prepare your stuffed animal for a special sleepover. Kids of all ages are invited to drop a stuffed animal off at the Library before 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 7 and then pick them up after 12:00 pm on Friday, August 8. You’ll be able to read all about their adventures and receive a special picture of your stuffie.
Get in the summer spirit with Campout Storytime on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on the library lawn and listen to camping-themed stories, explore a tent, and even make s’mores. This program is recommended for kids ages 0-5 and their adults.
Celebrate the end of summer reading with Mini Golf from One Up Games on Friday, August 15 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Rain or shine you can come play 9 holes of glowing golf at the Library.
Learn all about Disc Golf at a family disc golf clinic presented by the Elizabeth Taber library and the ORR Disc Golf Club, Saturday August 16, 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School. Learn the rules of the game and where you can play, throw some discs and play a round at ORR High School’s new disc golf course. This is an all-ages event.
Make your own spice blends and explore fruit dehydration at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Cooking Club, Friday August 22 at 6:00 pm. Call the library to register for this free event.
For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org.