Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening at the Library this month. Did you know that May is Mystery Month? Come check out our display of thrillers, suspense novels, cozy mysteries, who-done-its and more.
The Friends of the Library will be holding their Spring Book Sale from 12 to 5 pm on Friday May 17 and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday May 18, outside near the Gazebo, or in the Library Program Room if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Prices start at just $0.50 and there will be a $10 “fill a bag” deal. The Library Youth Group will also be holding a Bake Sale during the Book Sale on Saturday, with a selection of delicious homemade goodies being sold by donation.
Save the Date. Local author Richard Cutler will be presenting a discussion on Sci-Fi Writing at 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 25. Mr. Cutler has written and published a number of science fiction novels and will talk about the importance of the genre. He will also have books for sale and signing (cash or check only). Registration is required via the Events Calendar on our website, space is limited.
The COA Book Club will meet at 1 pm on Tuesday May 21 to discuss “Circe” by Madeline Miller. Books & Babble Book Club will be discussing “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge at 6:30 pm on Thursday May 30. Books for both clubs are available for pickup at the Library or on the Libby app.
We also have 4 book clubs for kids. BookBuds meet the first Friday at 4 pm and 5 pm and Saturday at 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 from 6 to 8 pm on Mondays 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 on May 16.
The Board of Library Trustees is meeting at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 14. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted here: www.townofrochestermass.com/node/425/agenda
Looking for a fun, money-saving activity to do with friends or family? Check out our selection of Museum and Zoo Passes. Available passes are: Buttonwood Park Zoo, Heritage Museum & Gardens, Maplewood Enrichment Center, the Newport Art Museum, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts–Boston, and MA State Parks.