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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 760 South Main Street 508.823.1344
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Welcome Back to (Almost) NORMAL! Following Governor Baker's announcement that COVID restrictions will be lifted on May 29, we are delighted to open our doors without reservations! Beginning Tuesday, June 1, we return to "normal." You may enter and exit through the parking lot door, pick-up your holds at the Circulation Desk, return items and checkout items and move freely about the library. Children and adults who have not been vaccinated are advised to wear masks. Masks are still required in the Children's Room.
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Curbside Pick-up Discontinued As of Tuesday, June 1, you will no longer need to contact the library before picking-up your hold. Your hold will be waiting for you at the Circulation Desk. Once you have been notified the hold is availalbe, you have 7 days to pick-it-up.
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Tell Us What You ThinkHow would you rate your experience searching the online catalog? SAILS would like to know! Please take the survey to help us make locating and identifying items hassle free. The survey runs through June 7, so don't delay. Thank you for participating.
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Judy's Garden Our outdoor space for gathering, exploration and enjoyment is complete! The outdoor space incorporates seating and landscaping to form a small amphitheater. The project is a gift of Edward H. Marsh as a memorial to his late wife, Judy. We are awaiting fencing before beginning children's summer outdoor programs
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Best Beach Reads for 2021It's never too soon to be thinking about summer reads! Here's our list of the best beach reads for this summer. You'll need to place a hold on these popular titles.
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Memorial Day Weekend Closing The library will be closed for the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31.
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The Maidens by Alex MichaelidesWhen a member of a secret society known as The Maidens is murdered, a brilliant, but troubled, group therapist finds her obsession with proving the guilt of an untouchable Cambridge University professor spiraling out of control, threatening to destroy her credibility as well as her life.
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Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz WilliamsTo save her sister, who, along with her American diplomat husband and children, is trapped behind the Iron Curtain, Ruth Macallister embarks on a dangerous mission, and as the sisters race toward safety, a dogged Soviet agent forces them to make a heartbreaking choice. (historical fiction).
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The Plague Year : America in the Time of Covid by Lawrence WrightHonoring to the medical professionals around the country who’ve risked their lives to fight the virus, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author provides essential information—and fascinating historical parallels—examining the medical, economic, political, and social ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. (political science).
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Summer Fun 2021 Join in the fun of Tails & Tales this summer to discover who lives in your backyard! Each week we'll give you a kit to use for exploring and discovery. Each kit contains the scientific tools you'll need, instructions for activities, and information about the creatures you're investigating. You'll investigate insects, plants, butterflies, birds, water creatures and what comes out at night! Pick-up your first kit in the library lobby beginning Tuesday, July 6.
Pick-up your Tails & Tales reading kit in the library lobby and set a reading goal for the summer. Choose either a number of books or a number of minutes. Complete your goal and receive a ticket to the our annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 17 and a free pass to the Buttonwood Zoo! |
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New Reader's Subscription BoxSign-up to receive books each week especially selected for you! This is a new program designed for readers, K-2nd grade. We'll select 10 books each week for you based on your interests and age. The books can be picked-up from the library contact free. Complete the form and choose a day of the week to pick-up your books.
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Mask-Up for the Children's Room Although restrictions have been lifted for vaccinated adults, we're still requiring masks for children and everyone entering the Children's Room. We have plenty of masks if you forget one. Thank you for helping us keep our children safe.
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