Plumb Library Newsletter
March, 2022
In this Issue
Plumb Library and Rochester Land Trust Trail Tale Update
Book Buds - Book Clubs for Kids
100th Anniversary of the Newbery Awards Reading Challenge
Children's Program News
The Library of Things
COA Book Group
Book Group News
Museum Pass Updates
Online Resources
 
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 Plumb Library and Rochester Land Trust Trail Tale Update
Starting in February 2022, we added a new member to the Trail Tale family,  TTAR, Tri-Town Against Racism.  To honor Black History Month, we set up a Trail Tale with the book "Undefeated" by Kwame Alexander.  This Trail Tale will be available until  the end of March.  
 
Since April 2021, we've offered 4 different Trail Tales at Church's Wildlife Preserve. To further develop our collaboration, the RLT and Plumb Library won a 2022 MA Cultural Council grant for our Trail Tale program!  Stay tuned for news about new Trail Tale adventures! 
 
 
Book Buds - Book Clubs for Kids
Book Buds Teen Book Club for grades 6 and up 
Friday, March 4, 2022 
4:00 - 4:45 PM 
 
Please register on the Event Calendar if you can attend the March meeting of Book Buds Teen, a book club for readers in grades 6 and above. The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. 
 
Meetings require at least 3 confirmed attendees. 
 
A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink.
 
Book Buds Tween for children in grades 4-6
Saturday, March 5, 2022
10:00 - 10:45 AM
 Please sign up on the Event Calendar if you can attend the March meeting of Book Buds Tween, a book club for readers in grades 4-6.  The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall.     
 
Meetings require at least 3 confirmed attendees. 
 
A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink.
                       
Book Buds Jr. Book Club for children ages 6-8
Saturday, March 5, 2022
11:00- 11:45 AM
 
Please sign up on the Event Calendar if you can attend the March meeting of Book Buds Jr., a Children's Book Club for early readers ages 6-8. Children should bring a favorite book they would like to share. Children will be asked to talk about their favorite part of the story, a favorite page, or a favorite illustration.  Children are also encouraged to read a page (or two!) out loud! 
 
Meetings require at least 3 confirmed attendees. 
  
The club will meet outside at the library (weather permitting) or at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. 
 
 A snack will be provided but please bring your own drink. 
 
 
100th Anniversary of the Newbery Awards Reading Challenge
 
 
 
Children's Program News
 
For the month of March, we have a few fun activities available:  
 
  • Each week, you can come in to find a leprechaun's hat hiding in the library and ask to solve the week's Scrambled Word. The hat's location and the word change each Monday.  Quietly tell a librarian your answers for a trip to the the Treasure Chest.   
  • There are 10 dancing shamrocks hidden around the library.  Find them all and get a prize!
  • There are 3 different "Take and Make" crafts available.  Stop by to pick your favorite or all 3!  One per child, please.
 
 
 
 Update on in-house and in-person programs: 
 We are brainstorming ways to offer in-person programs. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
 
 Please continue to check our website, Facebook page and newsletter for updates or email Ms. Lisa (lfuller@sailsinc.org) with questions.
 
The Library of Things
Did you know....
 
that the library loans out more than books and DVDs?
Check out what's available in the "Library of Things"!
 
One Week Checkout
WiFi Hotspots (waiver required) - good for taking on trips, camping, or if relatives are visiting
 
Snowshoes for adults and children
 
Telescope (waiver required)                   
 
Yarn swift and ball winder
 
Ukulele kit
 
Voltage Meter
 
 
 
Two Week Checkout
Moby Outdoor Science Packs are designed to get the whole family outside and exploring the world in our own backyard. All Moby packs include a collection of books and materials that appeal to a wide range of ages, from kids to adults. The following are available for checkout:
Stargazing
Animal Tracks
Nature Photography
Nature Journaling
Pond Life
Weather
Rock Hounding
On the Seashore
Camping
Wildflowers
Bird Watching
Insects
 
Other local libraries have more Things that you can check out, including a Podcast studio, ghost hunting kit, fishing poles, lawn games, and more. Call them or check their websites for more details.
 
 
 
COA Book Group
 
 
Book Group News
The Plumb Library Book Group will meet on Thursday, March 31  at 6:30 PM in person at the library. Masking is optional.  The book will be "Travels with George", by Nathaniel Philbrick 
 
Travels with George : in search of Washington and his legacy
by Nathaniel Philbrick

Written at a moment when America’s founding figures are under increasing scrutiny, the author, retracing George Washington’s journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies, paints a picture of 18th-century America as divided and fraught as it is today. Illustrations.
Museum Pass Updates
 
Local museums are open, and accepting library passes.  At this time, please note that the MFA, Heritage Museum and Gardens and  Roger Williams Park Zoo require patrons to book tickets online, and the Boston Museum of Science wants you to phone ahead as well as bring the paper ticket that you get from the library. Call us for a special discount code to enter when you book your online tickets. You do not have to come into check out these 3 passes from us currently.  
  • Buttonwood Park Zoo - Call us to reserve and check out the pass.  Please note this pass is not available for Saturdays or Mondays. 
  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - call us to get a special code to enter when booking your tickets online. One code per day.
  • The New Bedford Whaling Museum - check out the pass, take it to the museum for discount. 
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo - Book your tickets online.  Call us for the discount code. One code per day. 
  • Boston Museum of Science - Check out the pass for the library discount. Call ahead to reserve, then pick up the pass at the library.  Bring email confirmation and pass with you to the Museum.
  • State Parks parking pass - check out a pass and park for free for one day at any Massachusetts State Park.
  • Robbins Museum of Archaeology - open only Saturdays.  The pass from the library allows 6 people in for free.
  • Heritage Museum and Gardens--reopening April 23 for the season.               
 
 
Online Resources 
   To find all of our Online Services, visit our website or click HERE.
  • Universal Class: Teens and Adults can take a free online class with Universal Class. Choose from over 500 online classes. Take classes on topics such as Astronomy, Marine Biology, American Civil War, World History, Essay Writing, and many more. Participants interact by email with a real teacher, and can get a certificate upon finishing the class. Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
  • NoveList: What to read next?  NoveList Plus will help you pick your next great book. Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList can help.  Good for all ages. Provided by SAILS. Have your library card ready for login. 
  • Driving Tests: Teens working toward their Learner's Permit can practice using the Free Practice Permit Tests.
  • The Statewide Databases: search hundreds of databases, plus Encyclopedia Britannica and the Boston Globe.  Print out full articles or abstracts.
  • World Book: World Book Online.  Includes Kids, Student, Advanced, and Discover. Information, activities, and much more.  Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
For adults or for fun:.
  • Hoopla: Check out downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, movies, TV shows, music or magazines with no waiting. 8 checkouts per library card per month; resets on the first of each month. Download the Hoopla app or add the Hoopla channel to your streaming service.  Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
  • Freegal: download and keep music from the Sony Music Library and other sources.  Patrons can download three songs per library card per week, or can stream playlists for 3 hours per day for free.  Create your own playlist. Available to Rochester-based cards starting with 23548.
  • Libby: download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos with any library card.  LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN'T FIND A TITLE YOU NEED, AND WE MAY BE ABLE TO ORDER IT! 
  • CreativeBug: CreativeBug has craft classes, patterns, and inspiration for all levels and abilities. Crafts include knitting, quilting, journaling, kids crafts and more. Available to Rochester-based library cards starting with 23548.
For Kids:
  • Tumblebooks:  Ebooks for ekids!  TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children.  They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading! Be sure your library card starts with 23548.
 
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