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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 760 South Main Street 508.823.1344
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Raynham Reads 2020 Book Discussion at the Library March 11, 1:00 pm Join in the discussion of our One Book, One Community read, Good Riddance, by Elinor Lipman. In this delightful romantic comedy, one woman's trash becomes another woman's treasure, with deliriously entertaining results.
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Elinor Lipman Wednesday, April 1, 2:00 pm American Legion, Post 405, 217 Mill Street Bestselling author, Elinor Lipman, discusses her book, Good Riddance, as part of Raynham Reads 2020. Doors open at 1:00. Join us for this special event sponsored by Friends of the Raynham Public Library and the Raynham Cultural Council.
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Book BINGO You have one more month to play our winter BOOK BINGO and win a library tote bag and chances for a Grand Prize. Read books that match the categories on the front of the Bingo card and write the titles on the back. For every Bingo completed your name is entered into a drawing for a Grand Prize. Prizes include an iPad Mini, dinner for two and movie tickets. If you can read, you can win! Drawing on March 31.
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Art in the Afternoon Sunday, March 1, 1:30 pm Laurie Halls leads these monthly afternoon workshops in art techniques with different mediums. This Sunday you'll explore watercolor techniques with pen and ink. This event is full.
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Cooking Club Monday, March 2, 6:30 pm Monthly meeting of the Cooking Club. New members welcome! Share recipes, cooking techniques and tasty food each month. In March - southern cooking!
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Get Crafty with Paint Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 pm Learn how to use unusual tools to create a lovely blossoming tree against a black painted background. Use a simple nylon net bath sponge, a bundled set of q-tips, a brush and acrylic paints to paint on canvas board. This event is full. |
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Author Book Talk Sunday, March 15, 2:00 pm Bridgewater author, Adelene Ellenberg, discusses her book, Eminent Crimes. Small town politics can be murder. When a Massachusetts dairy farmer, learns that the three-person board who governs the town has voted to take his land by eminent domain, making way for a gambling casino, he says, "Over my dead body!" He hires the only attorney who will take his case, and together their tactics enrage their opposition until someone buys the farm!
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Consumer Rights Workshop Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm Have you ever... ► been harassed by a collector for a debt you do not owe? ►received a gift certificate that is no longer being honored? ► been a victim of shoddy home improvement or auto repair? ► been a victim of a scam? ► had a dispute with your landlord? Learn about your rights as a consumer and the resources available to protect you from business fraud. Presented by the New Bedford Local Consumer Program working in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts. Please register.
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Fresh Whole-Food Soups Saturday, March 28, 12:00 noon Since Colin McCullough became vegan in 1995, he has been finding new ways to make healthy eating convenient and delicious. Colin teaches private and public cooking classes throughout New England, sharing his experience and recipes with people who want to incorporate more whole-food, plant-based meals for health, compassion and the environment. He joins us to share recipes and tasting of fresh whole-food soups. Please register!
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1st Wednesday Book Club Wednesday, March 4, 1:00 pm This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story--one of women's friendships and the larger forces that shape them--The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.
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Tuesday Evening Book Club Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 pm The classic tale of a dog's heroic adventures in the frozen Yukon, and inspiration for the major motion picture starring Harrison Ford. An instant classic when it was first published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is a thrilling frontier adventure and uniquely American ode to the power of nature.
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Teen Paint Night Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 pm Explore the technique of fluid art with acrylic pour painting. Laurie Halls leads the workshop. A Teen Advisory Group sponsored event. All teens are welcome!
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Children's Art Workshop Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 Explore a variety of artistic mediums and have fun expressing yourself through art. Presented by art teacher Cassie Horton. For ages 8-12. Please register for each session you would like to attend.
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Rainbow Family Night Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pm A celebration of all kinds of families and all kinds of kids. Connect with other LGBTQ+ families and kids and learn about library and community resources. Fun family activities that promote compassion and celebrate differences. Everyone is welcome.
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Read Together Book Club Sunday, March 8, 2:00 pm A special monthly book club for kids and a caring adult. March’s selection is Beyond the Bright Sea, by Lauren Wolk. Set adrift on the ocean in a small skiff as a newborn, and living her life on the Elizabeth Islands, twelve year old Crow embarks on a quest to find the missing pieces of her history. Books are available.
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Meet the Author! Saturday, March 14, 1:00 pm Join us as we introduce Rishi Priyan Ramkumar, 7th grader of Raynham. Rishi is author of two books. He'll discuss his writing and autograph copies of his latest work, NYC Murder Mystery.
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Weekly Events for Children Mondays 10:30 - Baby Bookworms - ages to 2 Wednesdays 10:30 - Storytime - 2 to 5 years Fridays 10:30 - Music and Movement - all ages
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