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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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'American Gods' by Gaiman Holds 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. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (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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Josh Gray

2:16 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011

I'm starting "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" today. I hear it is pretty riveting!   more ›

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"American Gods" by Gaiman Tops Library 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. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (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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Nov. 30: Stephen King Novel Most Requested Once Again

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. 11/23/63 by Stephen King 2. 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass 3. Bad Teacher (DVD) 4. Bridesmaids (DVD) 5. Cars 2 (DVD) This information was 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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'11/23/63: A Novel' by Stephen King Tops Most Requested List

Here is a list of the most popular items requested 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. 11/23/63: A Novel by Stephen King 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (DVD) 4. Cars 2 (DVD) 5. Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman This information was 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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Nov. 8: The Top 5 at the Marlborough Public Library

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

1. Bad Teacher (DVD) 2. Bridesmaids  (DVD) 3. Cars 2 (DVD) 4. Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman 5. Green Lantern (DVD) This information was 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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October 27: The Top 5 at the Marlborough Public Library

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 past week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. Bridesmaids (DVD) 2. Dexter, the Complete Fifth Season (DVD) 3. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart 4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 5. The Lincoln Lawyer (DVD) This information was 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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October 18: The Top 5 at the Marlborough Public Library

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

These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the past week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. Bridesmaids (DVD) 2. Limitless (DVD) 3. The Lincoln Lawyer (DVD) 4. Little Bee by Chris Cleave 5. Nicki by Ann Howard Creel This information was 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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October 13: The Top 5 at the Marlborough Public Library

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

These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the past week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. *Due to the popularity of some of this week's titles, many people are on waiting lists and have not yet checked out the material. 1. Bridesmaids (DVD) 2. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford 3. Limitless (DVD) 4. The Lincoln Lawyer (DVD) 5. Little Bee by Chris Cleave This information was 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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