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RAYNHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 760 South Main Street 508.823.1344
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Library Appointments We are all encouraged by the Governor's gradual reopening of Massachusetts. As eager as we are to get "back to normal," it's important to remember that many among us will not be receiving the COVID vaccine until late spring or early summer. We continue to observe all pandemic protocols here at the library. We ask that you continue to make an appointment to enjoy the freedom of browsing the shelves. Make a 30 minute appointment by either calling 508.823.1344 or reserving a time online in our Events Calendar. Curbside delivery continues for those who prefer this option. Call us to pick-up holds curbside.
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Under Construction You'll notice some construction activity around the library in April. We're getting a new roof and adding an outdoor space for gathering, exploration and enjoyment. The outdoor space will incorporate seating and landscaping to form a small amphitheater for children. The project is a gift of Edward H. Marsh as a memorial to his late wife, Judy.
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Museum and Zoo Passes As area museums and zoos are reopening, we are pleased to offer passes once again. You'll find passes for discount admission to Buttonwood Park Zoo, Massachusetts Parks, the New England Aquarium and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Reserve a pass on our website or give us a call, 508-823-1344.
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OverDrive Magazine CollectionOur digital magazine collection just got larger! Through our SAILS membership, we can now offer more than 3,000 titles, including top titles like: US Weekly, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone as well as popular niche magazines. All magazines are available as simultaneous use. Search for your favorite here.
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April is Humor MonthWe can all use a laugh or two! Get your grin on by reading one of these humorous books on display in the library.
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The music of bees : a novel by Eileen Garvin"Following three lonely strangers in a rural Oregon town, each working through grief and life's curveballs, who are brought together by happenstance on a local honeybee farm where they find surprising friendship, healing--and maybe even a second chance--just when they least expect it."
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The good sister by Sally HepworthTwin sisters who are polar opposites but who are harboring a deep, dark secret about their sociopathic mother must face the consequences of both her actions and their own when one tries to start a family.
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When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLainRetreating to her childhood foster home in the wake of a tragedy, a veteran missing-persons detective becomes entwined in the search for a local teen whose disappearance eerily resembles an unsolved case from the detective’s past.
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Food in Fiction Food nourishes the body, and books nourish the mind. What about combining the two? Our cooking challenge for April is to read a book that contains a recipe and prepare the recipe. Here is a list of books to help get you started that will whet both your appetite and imagination. Please register for our Zoom get-together on Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 pm to share and compare.
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Virtual Book Club The Virtual Book Club is a book discussion group that meets every second Tuesday evening of the month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. If you enjoy reading on your personal device using either Hoopla or OverDrive, and meeting with others via the Internet, this is the group for you. Interested in joining? Complete the form, and we’ll be in touch with instructions on how to join and the current reading selection. New members are welcome!
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Checklist ChallengeYour challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to complete as many of the activities on our Challenge List as possible over the course of Spring Break. Can you meet the challenge? Find out here.
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Grab & Go Craft for Kids Grab a craft bag from the library lobby to learn how to fingerknit. Instructions and materials included to make an adorable snake.
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Family Movie Night Bundles Everything you need for a fantastic family movie night: movies, books, activities, and treats! The only things you need to return are the books, and movies. Everything else is yours to keep. Choose from these themes: Fantatic Foxes, Super Heroes, Dinosaurs, Anime, Robots, Dragons. Call 508.823.1344 to request one.
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