Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening at the Library this month. Our June book display is full of amazing Staff Recommendations to jumpstart your summer reading. Still feeling stuck on what to read next? Grab a copy of BookPage for great reviews on upcoming releases or try NoveList on our website for lists of read-alikes. Or just ask at the desk, we are always happy to help you find something to take home.
Speaking of summer reading…Save the Date. Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens and Adults kicks off Wednesday, June 12. This year’s program is called “Read, Renew, Repeat” and will run through August 3. Stop by the Library to register, pick up a reading log, a BINGO sheet and sign up for activities and programs. Online registration is also available on the Event Calendar on the Library’s website, but you will still need to come in for a log.
The COA Bookclub will meet at 1 pm on Tuesday, June 18 to discuss “I Was Told it Would Get Easier” by Abbi Waxman. Books & Babble Bookclub will be discussing “Vesper Flights” by Helen Macdonald at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 27. Books for both clubs are available for pickup at the Library or on the Libby app.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or cross stitch? If so, join us from 6-8 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 June 20,
The Friends of the Library are meeting at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 6. This meeting is open to the public. Come see what the Friends are all about. Plans for upcoming fund-raising will be discussed.
The Board of Library Trustees is meeting at 6:30 pm Thursday June, 13. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted here: www.townofrochestermass.com/node/425/agenda
Looking for fun, money-saving activities to fill the days once school ends? Check out our selection of Museum and Zoo Passes. Available passes are: Buttonwood Park Zoo, Heritage Museum & Gardens, Maplewood Enrichment Center, the Museum of Fine Arts–Boston, Massachusetts State Parks, the Newport Art Museum, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Please remember that the Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
Questions? Please call 508-763-8600 or email info@plumblibrary.com. As always, we hope to see you soon at the Library. –Kristen, Jen, & Lisa.