March 2023
 RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
  760 South Main Street
  508-823-1344
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Happening at the Library...
Celtic Music and Stories @ Council on the Aging
Friday, March 3, 2-3:30 PM
Council on the Aging (Senior Center) 
 
Join us for a Celtic concert just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The Raynham Public Library and Council on Aging are hosting musician and storyteller, Jeff Snow. He will share music and stories from Scotland, Ireland and England, playing on multiple stringed instruments: the autoharp, guitar, and bouzouki. All ages are welcome. Please register. 
Location: Raynham Council on Aging
Spark Joy Tidying 
Thursday, March 9, 7-8:30 PM
ZOOM
 
Learn the philosophy behind Marie Kondo's books and the guiding principles needed to tidy your home once and for all. Leave feeling motivated to Spark Joy® in your home, office, and life! with Shannon Honeycutt, a certified KonMari Consultant
 
This event will take place on Zoom.
Please register.
Saturday @ the Movies
Saturday, March 25,  1:30-3:30  PM
 
Join us for a screening of a Man Called Otto and movie refreshments.  The film is rated PG-13 and this screening is intended for adults.  Please register. 
 For Adults...
Mindful Crafts--Spring Gnomes
Tuesday, March 28 @ 6:30 PM

Why am I suddenly seeing gnomes everywhere? Join the gnome craze! Using yarn, a little wood and macrame cording, we will be creating little springtime gnome men. Well, their faces anyway. No knowledge of knitting or macrame is needed. All supplies will be provided. Please register. 
50+ Job Seekers Workshop
Continues through March
 
Looking for a new job or career direction? Join our 50+, statewide, job seekers group. This online series offers two workshops a month focusing on everything you need to land your next job.  For more information, or to register, visit the Events Calendar on our website.

 
For Teens...
College Q & A  
Monday, March 20 @ 6 PM
 
Todd Audyatis, Associate Dean of Admissions, Bridgewater State University, will join us to offer advice and  answer your questions about choosing a college, getting accepted, and paying for it.  Teens and their parents are invited to attend.
 
Presented by TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
 
 
For Kids...
New Mom's Group
Mondays, 11-Noon

Are you looking for more support or just to get out of the house and socialize with other moms?
 
Join us on Monday mornings to form new friendships with other moms. Your babies are welcome to join you. Most appropriate for moms of children 0-12 months. 
 
Facilitated by Leslie Kola, toddler teacher and mom of 3 and Katie Lombardo RN, BSN, ACC, and mom of 3.

Visit the Event Calendar to see all of the March kid's events and activities.  
 
Book Clubs...
Join us for lively book chats, new members welcome. Books are available at the Main Desk.  
 
Novels @ Night
 
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Tuesday, March 14 @ 6:30
 
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid  
Tuesday, April 11 @ 6:30
 
 
 
1st Wednesday Book Club
 
Code Talker by Chester Nez
Wednesday, March 1 @ 1 PM
 
West With Giraffe by Lynda Rutledge
Wednesday, April 5 @ 1 PM

 
2nd Wednesday Book Club
 
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 
Wednesday, March 8 @ 1 PM 
 
Beloved by Toni Morrison 
Wednesday, April 12 @ 1 PM 
March Reads...
 
 
 
the plan : the rise of QAnon and the conspiracy that unhinged America
by Will Sommer

A journalist who has followed the rise of QAnon explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies.
The watchmaker's daughter : the true story of World War II heroine Corrie Ten Boom
by Larry Loftis

A New York Times best-selling author writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II at the cost of losing her family and being sent to a concentration camp, only to survive, forgive her captors and live the rest of her life as a Christian missionary. 
The sister effect
by Susan Mallery

When her sister, Sloane, a recovering addict, returns, wanting a relationship with her daughter, Finley McGowan, who has been raising her niece, struggles with forgiveness and trust with the help of a man who knows all too well how messy families can be. 
Your 24/7 Library...
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including Raynham Call. This is available remotely 24/7 on any device or come to the library. You’ll need a Raynham library card for access.