Special Fall Events
USPS Job Fair
Tuesday, September 9th at 10-1
Come to the library to discuss opportunities in your area, including City Carrier Assistant (CCA), Rural Carrier Associate, Maintenance Mchanic and Vehicle Maintenance. If you have any questions, please contact Caryn with the East Brookfield Post Office.
Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, October 18th 9:30-12:30
Stop by and start your holiday shopping early. Knitters, doll makers, candles, woodwork, adult clothing protectors, painters, and many more. This program is free and open to the public. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the library. Supporting local artists with your purchase.
Regular Programs for Everyone!!
Storytime!
Thursday at 10:30
Children ages 6 months to 6 years play games, listen to stories, and create art projects to take home. Caregivers are required to stay with the child. One adult caregiver is required for every 2 children.
Story Pals
Thursday at 3:30
This program is for children who have outgrown Storytime but still enjoy making a craft and listening to a story.
Fiber Art Group
Tuesday at 9:30 on 9/16, 9/23, 10/14, 10/21, 11/18
This group welcomes anyone who is interested in fiber arts which includes but is not limited to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, and cross stitching. Stop by if you would like to spend the morning with a group of people who also love to stitch.
Knitting Group
Thursday at 12:30
All skill levels welcome! Bring a current project or check out our many pattern books for inspiration.
Library Book Talk Group
First Tuesday of the Month at 11:00
Stop by the library and pick up the book in advance. Patrons are welcome to pick up the book even if they are not attending the discussion.
Pokemon Go Club
Monday at 3:30
Players must have their own device to play on. All children and adults are welcome. This is a friendly group, we play to have fun. Children under 12 years old must be accompainied by and adult.
Movie Time
Tuesday 9/30, 10/28, 11/25 at 12:30
Stop by the library with your lunch and enjoy a blockbuster movie! A great way to meet some new friends.
Homework Help
Mondays 3-6
Staff members will be available to assist children with homework questions. This is NOT a tutoring session; this program is designed for children to ask for help on a specific question. Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian remain with them.
Adult Board Games
First Tuesday of the month at 1:00
Join us in the library for an afternoon of games and snacks. If you like to play games and want to meet new people from the community, this program is for you! Program is for adults 18 years or older. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is preferred so we can plan accordingly for the snacks and number of games.
Saturday Board Games
Saturday at 10am
All ages are welcome to come to the library and play a few board games. Note: no board games on October 18th.
Is there programming you'd love to see? A group you'd be interested in leading that needs a meeting spot? Let us know!
Meet Libby
FREE Downloadable Audio Books and eBooks Available Anytime
Meet Libby: With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks and digital audiobooks from your library! All you need is your library card.
Libby is compatible with many different devices - now you can easily read library books on your Kindle, Ipad, smartphone, etc!.
Check out this link for an easy how-to: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm
If you have any trouble, we are here to help! Bring your device with you if possible and we will help get it set up and give you tips for navigating Libby's search functions.
Commonwealth Catalog
Can't find it in the C/WMARS Catalog?
Try ComCat (it is listed at the bottom of the CWMARS catalog home page).
Assist the Library When Shopping At Amazon
When shopping on Amazon your purchases can support the library, at NO additional cost to you!
Just follow this link:
Wowbrary.org/Amazon Shopping
A portion of your purchase price will go to the East Brookfield Public Library, no matter what you buy.
JOIN the FRIENDS of the LIBRARY!
People who see the library as an integral part of the community.
Local businesses concerned with maintaining library excellence in their community.
What do the Friends do?
Sponsor events like...
- The Statewide Summer Reading Program
- An Annual Spring Egg Hunt
- Halloween Happening
- The Holiday Raffle
- Children's Programming
- Museum Pass Programs
- Adult Craft Programs
- Adult Programming and Speakers
- Book Signings
You're Invited...
…to become a member of the Friends of the East Brookfield Public Library. The Friends work closely with the Library Director and library staff.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist us with our book sale, bake sales and raffle baskets!
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