Call the library at 508-234-2151 or sign up online to register for any in-person events.
Fall into Reading Challenge
The more minutes you read, the more chances to win one of four raffle prizes. Track your reading on the Beanstack app or the Beanstack website. For ages 0-100. Ends October 31.
The Historian is In
Wednesdays from 2-3 PM
Drop-in between 2-3 on Wednesdays to get in-person assistance with your local history research from Northbridge Historical Society member Carol Brouwer.
Music & Movement with Miss Deb
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Join Miss Deb for singing, dancing, games, stories, and lots of fun. Ages 1-5. Registration required.
Storytime with Miss Isabel
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Register for storytime with Miss Isabel to read some books, sing songs, and do a craft. Ages 2-6.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Resume & Cover Letter Best Practices
Monday 10/7 at 2 PM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Discover the latest best practices for resume and cover letter writing. Led by Kelli Hrivnak, the founder of Knak Digital, a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology, digital marketing, and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses. Kelli is a leader with over 15 years of experience in staffing and recruitment services. Throughout her career, she has partnered with a large variety of companies, from Fortune 500 corporations to start-ups. Her extensive background in the technology and marketing industry has provided her with valuable insights she looks forward to sharing with job seekers. REGISTER.
Teen Creative Writing Club
Monday 10/7 from 4-5 PM
Grab your favorite notebook and join Miss Isabel on the first Monday of every month for the Teen Creative Writing Club! We will discuss different genres of writing, complete writing prompts, and use time at the end to journal and/or work on our own writing pieces. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Knits & Knots
Wednesday 10/9 & 10/23 from 6:30-7:30
Calling all fiber artists! Bring whatever craft project you’re working on and join us at the library on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for crafting and conversation. Light refreshments provided. Register.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Insider Insights on the White-Collar Job Market
Monday 10/21 at 2 PM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Delve into the white-collar job market’s future for Q4 of 2024. Using historical economic data from past election years and real-time insights from the presenter’s private clients and recruitment firm, this session will provide a comprehensive analysis of market trends and predictions. Discover how political and economic factors influence job opportunities and get ahead with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscape. Gain valuable perspectives to stay competitive and informed. Led by Teegan Bartos, an award-winning resume writer and certified career coach. REGISTER.
VIRTUAL: Environmental & Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Monday 10/21 at 7 PM
Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact – and benefit your health – with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara Sezun, a volunteer of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter. She is founder and Chair of their Plant-based Planet Team. REGISTER.
VIRTUAL: The History of the Ouija Board
Wednesday 10/23 at 7 PM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Explore the history of the Ouija board, its various uses throughout the ages, and its past and present reputation. Led by Shannon Sylvia, author of Paranormal Unwrapped. Sylvia is a popular paranormal investigator who was a Season 1 cast member of Ghost Hunters International on SyFy and appeared in an episode of Paranormal State on A&E. Her book explores the business side of ghost hunter, whether popular television shows are helping or hindering paranormal research, and how close the scientific community is in proving the existence of ghosts. REGISTER.
Mini Pumpkin Painting Event for Tweens & Teens
Thursday 10/24 from 3:30-5 PM
Get into the holiday spirit and paint your own mini pumpkin to take home. For ages 10-17. Registration required.
Book Club for Introverts
Thursday 10/24 from 6-8 PM
Come gather at the library with fellow book lovers to read and relax. There are no assigned readings. Bring your own book or browse and borrow one of the library’s. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Meeting starts at 6, silent reading starts at 6:30. Small talk is not required. Please register.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP – 10 Essential Ways To Avoid Job Scams & Conduct A Productive Modern Search
Monday 10/28 at 2 PM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Over the years, job scams have become more complicated and complex. Technology’s advancement allows scammers to appear as hiring managers, employers, career professionals, and recruiters to lure them into fake job opportunities, scamming them for money and private data. By being proactive and informed, you can avoid becoming a victim. Stay vigilant, protect your private data, and be aware of the signs of a scam. This way, you can maintain control over your job search and avoid the risks associated with job scams. Led by Mark Anthony Dyson, who has been “The Voice of Job Seekers” for 13 years and has written nearly 1,000 articles about job search, careers, and related workplace topics. He is a freelance career advice writer, thinker, podcaster, and advocate for job seekers, who writes “The Job Scam Report” on Substack. REGISTER.
Blast to the Past Book Club
Monday 10/28 from 4-5 PM
Calling all history lovers in 3rd-5th grade! October’s book club pick is “What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?” by Sheila Keenan. Along with discussions, we will complete a fun activity related to the book. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
Pages and Pals Book Club
Tuesday 10/29 from 4-5 PM
The perfect book club for beginner readers in K-2nd grade. Along with discussions, we will complete a fun activity related to the book. For the month of October, we will be reading “Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat” by Kimberly and James Dean. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
Chapter Chats YA Book Club
Wednesday 10/30 from 4-5 PM
Join Miss Isabel to discuss the October young adult book club pick, “The Reappearance of Rachel Price” by Holly Jackson. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-17. Registration required.
Halloween Storytime with Miss Isabel
Thursday 10/31 at 10:30 AM
Join Miss Isabel for a Halloween themed storytime and costume parade! Ages 2-6. Registration required.
Mini Pumpkin Painting Event for Kids
Thursday 10/31 from 3-4PM
Celebrate Halloween by painting your own mini pumpkin to take home. Costumes encouraged. For ages 2-9. Registration required.
Craft Hour for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Saturday 11/2 from 12-1PM
On the first Saturday of every month, drop in to enjoy a craft hour in the Tween & Teen room.
Fiction Book of the Month
Monday 11/4 at 6 PM
November’s book is “The Fraud” by Zadie Smith. Books are available for pick up at the library. Ebooks are available via Overdrive/Libby. Meeting takes place at the library. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
The Whodunnits
Tuesday 11/12 at 11 AM
Discuss “Someone We Know” by Shari Lapeña. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk or via Libby. Refreshments provided. This new book club for readers of mystery, suspense and true crime meets the second Tuesday of each month. Registration required.
Memoir Book Club
Wednesday 11/13 at 6 PM
Join us in a discussion of “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me” by Bess Kalb. Books are available for pick up at the library. Ebooks are available via Overdrive/Libby. Meeting takes place at the library. Snacks related to the book will be provided. Please register.
October Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 AM-8 PM
- Friday 10 AM-5 PM
- Saturday 10 AM-2 PM
- Closed Monday 10/14
- Closing early 10/22 at 7 PM for Town Meeting
- Closing early 10/31 at 6 PM for Halloween