Summer Reading: Not Just for Kids Anymore

For the first time, the Marlborough Public Library will adult offer summer reading programs--complete with prizes--alongside those for teens and children.

Think summer reading programs are just for kids? The staff at the Marlborough Public Library would love a chance to prove you wrong. This summer, the library will offer reading programs in three age groups--children, teens and, for the first time, adults. All three programs kick off on June 25. “Our overall goal is to keep everybody connected to the library over the summer,” said library Director Margaret Cardello. “We want people to think of us as a resource that’s always here, especially during this time of year.” The three programs share an underlying theme--night--and all offer prizes that range from games and books to gift cards and electronics. To get adults involved, the library is offering drawings for 12 gift cards--every book …

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Danielle Horn

8:11 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012

It'll be a family affair, then! What's on your summer reading list, April? I just started "The Year of the Gadfly," by Jennifer Miller, a Boston-area author. You should check it out.   more ›

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Library Offers Technology Workshop Series

The series will help with everything from using an e-reader to setting up e-mail accounts.

Reference Librarians at the Marlborough Public Library will offer free technology workshops as part of their Thursday Night Lights! series starting on Thursday, June 7.  The workshops will consist of drop in sessions for individual help and a group program on downloading the library’s free e-books. No registration is required.  Drop in Sessions are scheduled on Thursday, June 7, 14 and 28 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.  You can either bring your own laptop or use one of the Library’s.  Staff can help you create an e-mail account, get to Websites of interest, learn Microsoft Word basics and many other topics. On Thursday, June 21 from 7:00 to 8:00 the staff will hold a workshop on using your Nook which will include how to download e-books from the …

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Winners Announced in Library's Teen Writing Contest

The winners have been named in the Marlborough Public Library's first writing competition for students grades 7 through 12.

The Marlborough Public Library recently held its first Teen Writing Competition for youths from Marlborough, or who attend a school in Marlborough. Participants were encouraged to send in their stories and poetry for a chance to win the grand prize of $100. The judges were selected based on their writing experience and interest in young adult literature. A special thanks to them for reading all of the submissions and selecting the winners: Jenny O’Connell (local YA author), Mary Bonina (local poet and author), Paul Crocetti (editor and writer for the Marlborough Enterprise), Lois Black (a writer for Marlborough Patch), Sarah Sapienza (co-host for Worcester’s Poets’ Asylum), Diane McKamy, Necia Blundy and Bonny Anderson (all local …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 7

Have any antiques you'd like to have appraised? You'll have your shot at it this week in Marlborough.

1. We are looking for the best staycations in Metrowest this week for Best of Patch Readers' Choice. If you know of a great staycation activity in Marlborough or beyond, please add it to the list. The story goes live at 5:30 a.m. today.  2. Did you miss any of the top Marlborough stories last week? You need look no further than our Week in Review.  3. Did anyone get pictures of the super moon on Saturday night? If so, upload them to our story and we'll share them with our entire Facebook audience.  4. The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present “Antiques Appraisal Day,” from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 12 at the library’s Bigelow Auditorium. Nationally known appraiser and auctioneer Paul Royka, will evaluate items …

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Frugal Family

E-Books for Free at the Marlborough Public Library and Online

FInd out where you can borrow or download e-books for free in this week's Frugal Family.

My friends and I love to talk about the books we are reading. If you have an e-reader, you already know how convenient they are for downloading and reading books. But if you find you are spending too much on e-books, here are some ways to read for free. 1. Borrow e-books from the CW/MARS digital catalog. This collection of free e-books and audio books that is shared among all of the libraries in the C/W MARS network. If you have a library card from the Marlborough Public Library, you can download books that you can read on many different e-readers and electronic devices, including the Kindle or Nook e-readers. Follow the directions on the digital catalog website to find and reserve e-books. You may need to wait a bit, but soon you will …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 3

If you are trying to get your hands on the new Girl Scout cookie, Savannah Smiles, we can tell you where to find them.

1. Looking for Girl Scout cookies? Marlborough locations include this weekend include the Westside Convenience Store, Route 20 near Northborough, Saturday, Feb. 4 from noon to 5 p.m.; and Monnick Supply, 222A E. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (This booth will be inside the store.) 2. Marlborough High School girls varsity basketball will be hosting the Nashoba Regional Chieftains tonight at 7 p.m., while the varsity boys basketball team heads to Nashoba Regional High School to take on the Chieftains at the same time. 3. Head on over to The Vin Bin for a wine tasting today at 5 p.m. There will be a variety of special wines for sampling and discounts on wines tasted. 4. The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the first …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 2

There's an upcoming fundraiser for the local Boys and Girls Club that just about everyone can participate in! Also, the top requests at the library this week.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is asking residents to support their "No Show Ball" by not attending. That's right. Go online and purchase your "virtual tickets" for $5 to an event that will not be taking place. By doing this, all the proceeds will go towards the development of children in the MetroWest community and not towards an extravagant fundraising event. The event itself will "not" take place on April 1 – April Fool’s Day. Tickets can be purchased online. Be sure to forward to your friends, family and colleagues because the more “no shows,” the better! 2…

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Josh Gray

10:59 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

One well-known groundhog has given his prognostication. We're still waiting on Ms. G's: http://holliston.patch.com/articles/groundhog-day-6-more-weeks-of-winter-poll   more ›

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'The Alchemist' by Coelho Takes Top Spot in Requests

Here is a list of the most requested items this week at the Marlborough Public Library.

These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho  2.  American Gods by Neil Gaiman 3. Bad Teacher (DVD) 4. The Change-Up (DVD) 5. Cowboys and Aliens (DVD) Provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 9

There's a lot going on in Marlborough this month, and Governor Patrick is trying to cut down on bullying in schools across the state.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present a “Special Winter Program” Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Library’s Bigelow Auditorium. The event will feature actor Stephen Collins as he performs “The Theatre of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.” Travel back in time as Mr. Collins’ performance delivers not just the plays, but brings the playwrights to life on the stage. The program is open to the public and admission is free. For further info, call 508-481-7118 or email: writeathome@hotmail.com or go online at: mpl-friends.org. 2. The Friends of the …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 22

It's time to participate in some important Patch events, and there are some holiday plans waiting in the wings.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. For the third year, Assabet Valley hosted the annual Legislators’ Breakfast, inviting federal, state, and local officials to the tech school’s restaurant for an opportunity to update them on both progress and current needs. Superintendent/Director Mary Jo Nawrocki addressed the group, telling them that she had also invited students from the senior leadership class so that they could picture students’ faces when asked to vote on issues relating to education. See the full press release on Patch later today. 2. Twelve local artists from the Concord Art Association …

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