November 2020
 RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
  760 South Main Street
  508.823.1344
  raynhampubliclibrary.org
 
   The latest news from the library...
Library Appointments
Enjoy the freedom of browsing the New Books shelves.  Make a 30 minute appointment by either calling 508.823.1344 or reserving a time online in our Events Calendar.
We continue to follow the Governor's Phase III Step 2 reopening recommendations. We are limiting capacity at any one time to no more than 5 people, so you'll have space to move about freely.
The library is open from 10:00 to 7:00 Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 to 2:00 on Thursday, 10:00 to 5:00 on Friday and 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday.
Curbside delivery continues for those who prefer this option.
Call us to pick-up holds curbside.
   No-Fine Period Extended..
Now is a good time to return overdues :-).
We're extending our no-fine period until the end of the year. If you have overdue materials, this is the time to return! We are not charging fines on materials that have not been returned because of the pandemic. Beginning January 2021, we will begin to assess fines again. You may return items to the outside book drop or the lobby return box.
  Mobile App New Feature...
Self-Checkout is here!
You can now use the SAILS Mobile App to checkout books with your smartphone! Simply click on the app's self-service cart, hit the big green Check-Out button, scan the library barcode on the upper left corner of the book, and you're good to go. You can by-pass the Circulation Desk completely. Ask for our handy guide to help you get started. Download the free SAILS Mobile App from your app store.
   Friends of the Library November Fun-Raiser...
Adopt a Snow "Friend"
Beginning Saturday, November 21, you'll have an opportunity to take home an adorable snowman from the estate collection of SJ Blanchard. For a small donation, you can select one from the many dozen that she collected. The Friends will also offer tickets for 3 drawings: a Winter Basket filled with goodies, a $50 Marketbasket gift card, and a toboggan decorated with fresh greens for your holiday porch or garden.
Winning tickets will be drawn on December 19. Show your support for the library! You'll need to make a reservation to visit the library. Call 508-823-1344.
   Books to read in November...
Miss Benson's beetle
by Rachel Joyce
A teacher and her unlikely assistant leave post-World War II London to search for a rare insect that may not exist, discovering the transformative power of friendship along the way. By the author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. 
Moonflower murders
by Anthony Horowitz
Helping run her boyfriend's small Greek island hotel, a homesick London editor is irresistibly drawn to the story of a murder on the Suffolk coast and the wrongful incarceration of an innocent immigrant. 
Stuff You Should Know : An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things
by Josh Clark
From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. 
   Virtual Event...
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Old Colony
Get a rare glimpse into the collections storage at the Old Colony Museum with this 1 hour, live presentation (including a question and answer period) of objects not on public view. You'll see a variety of objects both weird and wonderful. Don't miss this unique opportunity.
Please register for this virtual Zoom event to be held on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 pm.. We'll send you the link!
   Virtual Event...
Raynham Master Plan Workshop #2
Join the Master Plan project team to discuss and explore existing and future land use, housing and economic development in Raynham. Wednesday, November 4 or Thursday, November 12, 6-7 pm.  Click here for links to the meeting registrations.
   Let's get cooking...
Ingredient of the Month Cooking Challenge
Put your culinary skills to the test each month with our mystery ingredient! Pick-up your mystery ingredient from the library, find a recipe (or create your own) and start cooking. We'll meet online on ZOOM to compare recipes and ideas. Register to pick-up your ingredient on Monday or Tuesday, November 9-10. We'll meet on Zoom Monday, November 16 at 6:30 pm.  If you register for an ingredient, you're automatically registered for the Zoom meeting
   Especially for kids...
Meet Miss Humblebee! 
Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an awarding winning site for teaching pre-literacy skills. It is designed for children in preschool through kindergarten based on the Common Core State Standards, and the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework. Recommended for children ages 3 to 6. You'll find Miss Humblebee on our Children's Page.
   Mailbox Book Club selections for November...
New kid
by Jerry Craft
Enrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between the worlds of his Washington Heights apartment home and the upscale circles of Riverdale Academy. 
Odd duck
by Cecil Castellucci
Believing herself to be a normal duck despite her penchant for swimming with a teacup balanced on her head and her preference for staying north in the winter when all the other ducks have flown south, Theodora resolves to set a good example for her unlikely friend, Chad, whom Theodora believes has eccentric habits. By the author of Boy Proof.