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October Events at Stoughton Library

Stoughton Public Library is hosting exciting and interactive events for all interested residents during the month of October.

List of Events

South Shore Camera Club’s Bora Pina will host a photo tour of the Azores in winter on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Registration for the event is recommended but not required.

Teens: Candle Making will be in the Community Room on Monday, October 5. Stoughton residents in grades 6-12 can make their own soy-wax jar candle for themselves or as a gift to someone else. While candle-making, teenagers will also learn about the craft’s history and long-standing traditions. Registration for this workshop, funded by the Mass Cultural Council, is required.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet in the Community Room on October 5 to plan teen events and recommend books and other YA materials. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are eligible for the Teen Advisory Board.

The Little Lego Club will meet on October 5 at 10:00. Children ages 1-6 are invited to create with Duplos, Magna-Tiles, and Bristle Blocks. No registration is necessary.

Professional Coach Deborah Hope will host two sessions via Zoom for job seekers ages 50+. The first session, “Using Artificial Intelligence”, will be on October 7. The second session, “LinkedIn”, will be on October 21. Both sessions will begin at 10:00 A.M. Interested parties need only register once in order to attend both sessions. Interactive workshops will help create a job search tool kit and attendees will see topical presentations and interactive workshops.

Arluah Wontan of Titus Media will be at the library on Thursday, October 8 to take professional photos for LinkedIn, job applications, and digital profiles. This free event will be in the Community Room, 6:00-8:00 P.M. Time slots are limited and reservations are required.

Old Fashioned Games for Kids will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 3:30 P.M. in the library’s Community Room. Members of the Plimoth Patuxet Museum will teach games played during colonial times. “Old Fashioned Games for Kids” is recommended for ages 4-10. Click here to register.

Colonial Games Played in Plymouth and Beyond

Board Games
Bowling for nine-pins
Hoop-Rolling
Riddles
Stoolball
Toss and Catch
Wampanoag Football

Stoughton Public Works Department will host the Fall Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, October 10. The clinic allows residents to come together and share their skills to repair items and reduce landfill waste. The Fix-It Clinic is in need of volunteers and “coaches” who can share their skills and assist in making repairs to household items. All residents can get more information by clicking here.

Wanita hosts an adult painting class on Tuesday, October 13. Beginning at 1:30, you will be led step by step as you paint an iconic New England scene. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Books and Discussion

The Book Club will host a virtual discussion on “Julia Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books” by Kirsten Miller on Wednesday evening, October 14 at 7:00. The discussion will be held via Zoom. Registration is required, and a link will be sent out the day before the event.

Mandy from Wicked Good Henna will be in the Community Room on Monday, October 19 at 3:30 to draw temporary tattoos made with henna. The tattoos will last 1-2 weeks and are safe for all ages. Registration is required.

The Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC) will meet in the Community Room on Wednesday, October 21 from 6:00-8:00 in the evening. BYOCC is a relaxed social space where makers can work side-by-side. Creatives of all kinds and ages are invited to bring their knitting, sketching, scrapbooking, or stitching and enjoy the company of others.

On Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 P.M, Martha Washington will speak to the audience as she finishes dressing for the day in “A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber”. In this informative and interactive program, the wife to the “Father of Our Country” will talk about her family and the events of 1784 that involve her husband and impact her family as well as the new nation. Registration is recommended.

“A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber” is sponsored by a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Mass Memories Road Show will host “Southern Census: Stories of Black Migration” at the library on Saturday, October 24 for a one-day community archiving event. People are invited to come to bring photographs, documents, and family objects to be scanned and added to a permanent digital archive at UMASS-Boston’s Joseph P. Healey Library. More information will follow.

Get ready for Halloween with a wicked talk on Thursday, October 29. “Witchcraft in Films” with film historian Frank Mandosa is a lecture via Zoom on movies about and featuring witches. Mandosa’s talk will range from fun (“The Wizard of Oz”) to serious (“Macbeth”) and everything in betweem. Registration is required.

Teen Programs

The Teen Maker Space will be open Tuesday-Thursday, 2:30-4:40. Teenagers are invited to hang with friends, use school and craft supplies, or play video games on one of the various consoles.

The Bookish Buds Reading Club meets at Halloran Park on Mondays at 2:30. No registration is required. Bookish Buds are identified by wearing a pin that can be obtained from the YA librarian in the library’s Teen Maker Space.

Teens: Open Gaming with VR is in the Community Room on Thursday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 P.M. for an afternoon of open gaming and virtual reality. The activity is open to teens in grades 6-12, and registration is required.

Teen Yoga will be held on Monday, October 26. 3:30-5:00 P.M. Mats are provided, but participants are asked to bring a towel for a supportive prop. Teen Yoga is open to teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Teens are invited to get into the spirit of Halloween by visiting the Teen Maker Space on Friday, October 30 at 3:00 for a needle felting project. Teens in grades 6-12 can create their own colorful felted patch on craft felt using wool fibers and a special barbed needle.

Children’s Programs

Me. Amy and Ms. Stacey will host a spooky Halloween Storytime on Tuesday, October 20. Costumes are encouraged. Suggested ages are 2-8, but all are welcome. Each child will get to take home a home craft.

Drop-in Crafting and Building for ages 5-12 in on Monday, October 26. A variety of crafting supplies and Legos will be provided for free play and creativity.

Drop-in Chess for ages 5-12 will be held on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00. Instruction is available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Parents must remain with children.

Stoughton Public Library will host Storytimes every week, Wednesday-Saturday. Teddy Bear Storytime is on Wednesday evenings (6:00). Family Storytime is Thursday mornings (10:00). Baby Storytime is Friday mornings (10:00). Preschool Storytime is Saturday mornings (10:00). Check the library’s website for more information.

Friends of Stoughton Library

The Friends of Stoughton Public Library (SOLA) will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 in the Conference Room. All are welcome to attend.

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Imagination, Adventure, and Your Kids

Kids are always using their imagination. They’ll use clothes, toys, or even empty paper towel rolls when they are creating and living in different worlds. Lucky for the adults, the dangers faced by our little heroes remain far away from us. Zicky’s family isn’t so lucky, and they have to face the wrath of vermin and even snakes.

Kids love to use their imagination. Sometimes daddies and mommies will see their little Miracle of Christ playing in their room or in the backyard running around by themselves or with friends. Lucky for the rest of the family, the dangers faced are usually vanquished before the child returns from playing.

The Oppressed would play in her room when she was younger. Usually, she would be hosting balls in her room wearing Disney Princess gowns. Sometimes I would attend these balls.

The Boy would run around the neighborhood with the rest of the Fruit Loops. Who knows what was running through their heads when they were traversing the neighborhood playing in various backyards.

Kids and Their Imagination

The Boy also attended parkour classes. Again, what was running through his head as he went through the exercises? Was he performing for an Olympic event? Was he trying to evade enemy forces on a daring rescue mission? I would always ask about these classes on our way home. He would just shrug and say things were “okay” and nothing happened.

You see a lot of stories where a child’s imagination takes them into a different world, and sometimes that world will merge with the world their daddies and mommies live in. Darin Cape is letting people know about a little boy named Zicky who travels between worlds fighting a rat king and his minions, making sure they don’t cross over into the world inhabited by the people he loves. His graphic novel, “Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King” tells of the adventures of Zachary (called “Zicky” by his family) and the dangers he faces every day.

Zicky is able to move between worlds using a ring. The Rat King knows about this ring and wants it so he can invade Zicky’s world. Unfortunately, Zicky is captured by the rats and their king. Zicky’s archnemesis, Zooky works with the rats to learn Zicky’s secrets and steal the ring so he can infiltrate Zicky’s world.

Zooky enters Zicky’s world and takes on the appearance of the family’s little Zicky. Zooky sets up operations in Zicky’s room and the attic, preparing the rats for an ultmate takeover. In between missions, he has to play a soccer game. Zooky would rather be somewhere else, so he comes up with a plan to leave the game early.

Zicky must find a way to get back to his world and save his family, who is suddenly dealing with a mysterious rat infestation. Zicky’s sister finds a dog who somehow fits into the sudden invasion of Zicky’s imposter and the rats. The family is trying to find out what is wrong with Zicky, why there are rats all over the house, and why is Zicky keeping cheese in his room, especially when there are rats in the house.

In addition to the rats, there is also a tickle robot. Zicky plays with the tickle robot sometimes, but Zooky has more sinister plans for Zicky’s friend. It doesn’t look good for Zicky. He needs to save his family, but Zooky always seems to be one step ahead the entire time. The Rat King has dispatched an “expendable” rat to help vanquish Zooky’s family. The expendable runs into Zicky. What will happen to Zicky’s family?

Cape’s work follows a boy through parallel worlds. It’s a book that boys and girls will enjoy reading. It has an element of sibling rivalry that both children and adults will be able to relate to. The adventures Zicky faces are exciting, and the additional elements of an imposter infiltrating his family adds another layer of excitement. This book is great for children up to the fifth grade. They understand balancing play with work and naps. They also know what it’s like to be in the middle of something important, then be torn away from it by something not so important. This book is fun to read, either to your children or they can read it to you!

Stoughton Library Events for Week of September 28

Stoughton Public Library will host the following events for the week of September 28.

Stoughton Public Library will host the following events for the week of September 28.

Monday

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet on Monday afternoon at Halloran Park. No registration is required. Teens are invited to bring their own book and come to the park anytime between 2:30 and 5:30, weather permitting. Free Bookish Buds pins are available in the library’s Teen Maker Space if anyone wishes to identify themselves as a member.

Drop in Craft and Build will be in the Children’s Craft Room at 3:30 on Monday afternoon. Legos and other crafting supplies will be available for children ages 5-12. No registration is necessary.

Tuesday

The Teen Maker Space is open on Tuesday afternoon, 2:30-4:45. Teens are invited to hang out, play board games/card games, use school, or arts and craft supplies, or use the library’s video game systems. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Christine will host Retro Crafting on Tuesday evening, 6:00-8:00. Spirograph, Etch-A-Sketch, and gimps will be available for use, or you can bring your own item to decorate with puffy paint. Retro Crafting will have music from the ’80’s and ’90’s plus trivia! Registration is required. Retro Crafting is an “Adults Only” event.

Wednesday

The Teen Maker Space is open on Wednesday afternoon, 2:30-4:45. Teens are invited to hang out, play board games/card games, use school, or arts and craft supplies, or use the library’s video game systems. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Drop-in Chess is open to kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers in the library’s Children’s Area. Some instruction will be offered by volunteers, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game.

Teddy Bear Storytime with Peggy Sewyck will be in the Children’s Craft Room on Wednesday evening, 6:00-6:30. Children ages 4-7 are welcome to bring a stuffed friend and wear their PJ’s!

Thursday

The Teen Maker Space is open on Thursday afternoon, 2:30-4:45. Teens are invited to hang out, play board games/card games, use school, or arts and craft supplies, or use the library’s video game systems. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Drop-in Scrabble is in the Library’s Conference Room on Thursday afternoon, 1:00-4:30. No registration is required.

Bora Pina of the South Shore Camera Club will host a presentation on the Azores in winter. Her talk will feature stories, and photographs of landscapes and towns. Registration for the event is required.

Friday

Baby Storytime is on Friday morning, 10:00-10:30. No registration is necessary. Baby Storytime is open to babies up to two years and their caregivers.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

A look at what’s being offered for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days on October 6-7.

Chances are you’re locking in for Amazon’s Big Deal Prime Day. The deals offered by the e-commerce giant allow people everywhere to get a jump on their holiday shopping and maybe find something nice for themselves while shopping for others. Big Deal Days are October 6-7.

In this post, I’ll let you know about some deals you can find on Amazon. The products being offered are sure to make you or someone you know happy.

The Deals at Amazon

Beats Powerbeats Fit earbuds feature secure fit wingtips. These noise-canceling workout earbuds can last up to 30 hours when charged.

Keurig K Mini Mate Coffee Maker brews up to a 12-ounce cup of coffee. Its compact size is perfect for your office or your child’s dorm.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle perfume boasts a long-lasting fragrance containing notes of Solar Jasmine, glazed bourbon vanilla, and white musk.

Black +Decker Dustbuster with a crevice tool, rotating nozzle and charging station will keep your home and car clean. This is important for daddies and mommies. The large dust bowl is great for those bigger messes.

Graco TriRide 3-in-1 convertible car seat keeps your children safe and secure for that family road trip or just a routine trip to the grocery store. Featuring a forward-facing harness and high back booster, this seat will grow with your child.

DUSFAN Halloween decorations will get your house ready for the Spooky Season! Hanging ghosts for your property to let the trick-or-treaters know where to stop. The light-up ghosts come with a timer and remote control. These goblins are great for indoors or outdoors.

Grace & Stella under eye patches are great for the mommy in your life. The patches can help with dark circles and under eye bags. Grace & Stella’s patches are vegan cruelty-free.

Bissell Little Green Max Pet Portable Carpet Cleaner will take care of pet hair and the presents left behind by your four-legged friends. Bissell’s cleaner is great for auto detailing and deep upholstery cleaning.

Michael Kors Women’s Rhodes Trainer comes in a wide variety of colors including five available for a limited time. These shoes, available in a wide range of sizes, are great for the active mommy in your life.

Bruno Marc men’s dress shoes help daddy look his best. Clothes make the man, and shoes complete the wardrobe. Check out the sizes and colors available.

Medicube Salmon DNA PDRN gel mask helps with elasticity, hydration, firming, and moisturizing. This overnight mask aids your skincare while you sleep!

And Even More Deals!

Medicube Booster Pro X2 is a 7-in-1 Korean skincare device. Skin definition and radiance are attained as well as caring for pores and glow.

Babyliss Pro Nano hair straightener is perfect for all hair types. Get salon-quality results with fewer passes and eliminate hotspots while reducing frizz with its Babyliss’ even heat distribution.

Braun NEVO Men’s Electric Shaver features the world’s first Aero Touch Technology. A 7-in-1 care system and power travel case make sure you look your best at home or on the road.

Anrabess Women’s 2-piece lounge set is great for traveling mommies. THE WIDE LEG PANTS HAVE POCKETS! The top is a quarter zip pullover. The lounge set comes in a variety of colors and sizes, including yours!

Ninja CREAMi allows you to make ice cream and gelato at home. Sorbets and milkshakes ranging from healthy to indulgent are available at the touch of a button.

Samsung Galaxy Watch will track your fitness and sleep, track your heart rate, and tell your energy score. Choose your color and size.

Callaway Golf Chrome Tour Golf Balls. Great for the daddy or mommy who want to hit the links one more time this season. This offering from Callaway features a balance of long distance and soft feel. The aerodynamic package means consistently stable ball flights.

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle gives you a fragrance that matches the falling leaves and dropping temperatures. The 22 oz jar gives 150 hours of pumpkin scents and autumn vibes. Great for you or as a gift for that special someone.

Western Cowgirl boots with snip toe are great for the cowgirl in your life. The boots are handcrafted with intricate embroidery and a chunky heel for low insteps. The boot’s wide fit accommodates larger calves.

When shopping, don’t forget you heard about the deals here!

Learn to Match Symptoms with Remedies in Free Webinar

Certified Classical Homeopath Abby Beale will give a webinar on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 P.M. Her talk, “Homeopathy: Matching Symptoms to Remedies” is hosted by Northampton’s River Valley Coop.

A stack of two books titled 'Homeopathy Primer' and 'CLAMS case-taking model', featuring colorful graphics and text on a light blue background.

Beale’s subject matter will focus on acute case-taking using the CLAMS Method, as described in her book “Homeopathy Primer”. Those interested in learning more about this method before October 15 can download information and learn how to get a coupon towards a purchase of Beale’s book.

Pre-registration for the event is required, and a recording will be available for those who register.

Helpful Information for Trustees and Successors

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I’ve said a lot about things coming up when you are trying to do your job or deal with a problem. This is something that happens a lot to daddies and mommies. It’s hard enough to do a job or help your child with something without an emergency happening along the way.

Sometimes, we deal with the unpleasant news of a loved one passing away. I have written on the series of books by Pat Henning and how they can help surviving relatives navigate their way through the minefields of taxes, property maintenance, and the responsibilities that come with being the executor of the estate. In this final installment, Pat’s fourth book explains what happens if you are named successor trustee. His book, “The Successor Trustee Handbook”, will prepare you if the time comes to step into this demanding role.

The book is an effective read for the trustee and their successor. His book, “The Revocable Living Trust Handbook” talks about the duties and responsibilities of someone who is in charge of a trust. “The Successor Trustee Handbook” addresses what happens if the original trustee can no longer serve in that capacity.

Some readers may be reviewing the role in advance because they have been named as successor trustee and want to be prepared. Others may pick up this handbook only after receiving a phone call, walking into a parent’s home to sort through papers, or realizing that they now need to act.

“The Successor Trustee Handbook”

This book should be required reading for those waiting to step into the role of trustee and those who are already serving. For those who are already in the role of Trustee, the book will remind you of the benefits of consistent and accurate record keeping. For those currently on the bench, Pat’s book will help them prepare for the moment they need to step into the role.

There are reasons a trustee will need to step down from their role. They could become ill, incapacitated, they could be burnt out from the added duties, or they could die themselves. Whatever the reason, it is important the successor is prepared when this happens and the original trustee can no longer serve in this role.

Patrick Herring

Like the other books in this series, Pat talks about the importance of record keeping. This will help the trustee keep accurate records of the trust and the property in it, but it will also help them if a relative isn’t certain things are being handled in an honest way. Another important point is to focus on the tasks at hand and not be distracted by in-fighting or impatience. There will be potential heirs who will have questions about property or money. There will be conversations they “had” with other relatives that they feel will entitle them to use of a house, a car, or some jewelry. If something is meant to go into a trust, it goes into the trust and stays in the trust.

The trustee and their successor would do well to maintain thorough records. If this becomes overwhelming, it would be alright to hire a professional, an attorney, a CPA. This move could also be helpful if disagreements over property and money escalate into potential legal problems. It’s already emotional enough when dealing with a sick or dying relative. No one needs a rift in the family to make things worse.

Like Pat’s other books, this release contains bite-sized tips at the end of each chapter along with checklists to help those manage the family trust. Both of these helpful tools can help the trustee and their successor make sure they are on top of everything necessary for a well-maintained trust.

A practical trustee mindset can be summed up in four words: slow down, verify, document, then act.

Neither the trustee nor the successor should rely on memory when handling the trust. Bills and account credits will come in on an almost daily basis. In addition to their own daily life and job, these additional pieces of information can add to confusion and make it more difficult to manage the trust. The sooner information is documented and the more thorough it is, the easier it will be to manage the trust.

It is important to select a proper person for the successor. This is a duty that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Property in the trust is valuable and there are other items that could hold sentimental value. Both of these property types can make for contentious conversations between family members. Both the trustee and the successor can be caught in the middle of difficult and awkward conversations and situations. It is the trustee’s job to maintain neutrality and make sure the trust is being handled and run properly.

“Trust administration usually ends in stages, not all at once.”

If things become too confusing, it’s not cheating or a sign of defeat to hire a professional. This not only makes your job easier, but it will also show that you want what is best for the trust. If you are burnt out, ask the successor to step in. Again, this is not giving up. This is making sure the trust is getting the top care and attention possible. If you are the trustee, it is also important that you are being taken care of. If this responsibility comes at the expense of your physical or mental health, it is not worth it, and you should look to someone else to take over. This not only helps your health and sanity, but it can also be the best move for the greater good.

Patrick Herring’s series will help all members of the family when it comes to protecting assets and making sure the most secure and protective measures are being utilized. These books will not make the stress of property management and decision-making go away. There is nothing that can do that, but these books do contain the information necessary to ensure property and assets are protected and stay in the family.

Stoughton Library Events for Week of September 21

Here is the schedule of events at the Stoughton Public Library for the week of September 21.

Monday

The Bookish Buds Reading Club will meet at Halloran Park, weather permitting. Anyone interested in attending is invited to bring their own book between 2:30-5:30 with their own book and read together. Bookish Buds Reading Club is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is required. Anyone who would like a free Bookish Buds pin to identify as a member of the club is invited to visit the Teen Maker Space at the library.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to paint a fall-themed tote bag with Kashmica on Monday afternoon, 5:00-6:00. Registration for the event is required. Fall Tote Bag Painting will be in the Library’s Community Room.

Tuesday

The Teen Maker Space will be open from 2:30-4:45. Teenagers in grades 6-12 can hang out with friends, play board games, card games, video games, or use arts and craft supplies. No registration is needed for the Teen Maker Space.

Wednesday

Drop in Chess for Kids will be on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00-6:00 in the Children’s Area. Some instruction is available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game. Drop in Chess is open to children ages 5-12 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.

Teddy Bear Storytime with Peggy Sewyck is open to children ages 0-7. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their stuffed friend to the Children’s Craft Room.

Thursday

Storytime at Halloran Park on Pierce St. will start at 10:00 on Thursday morning. The event is open to children up to age 12. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to inside the library.

Drop-in Scrabble for adults is in the Conference Room on Thursday afternoon, 1:00-4:30. No registration is necessary. The conference room is located on the top floor.

The music duo Sultana will be in the Community Room on Thursday evening to show off their new program “The American Story in Song”. Sultana will combine their music with a slideshow, part of the “Live Music Making History Live” program. “The American Story in Song” is part of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event is sponsored by a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council. Registration is required.

Two musicians standing in a forest, each holding an acoustic guitar, with a pathway and autumn foliage in the background. — *Sultana (Photo: jonwaterman.com)*

Friday

Baby Storytime for babies up to age 2 will be in the Community Room on Friday at 10:00. Stories, music, and more will be part of this interactive program.

The library will celebrate the life of Dolly Parton on Friday, September 25 (925) with a showing of her movie “9 to 5”. The movie will be shown in the Community Room, and light refreshments will be served. Registration for the movie is recommended.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will begin at 10:00 on Saturday morning. The event is open to children up to age 12. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be cancelled.

Stoughton Public Library Events for Week of September 14

Stoughton Public Library will host the following events for the week of September 14.

Monday

The Little Lego Club will be in the Children’s Craft Room starting at 10:00 A.M. This hour-long activity features Duplo freeplay. No registration is necessary. The Little Lego Club is for ages 1-6.

Bookish Buds Reading Club for teens will meet at Halloran Park between 2:30-5:30. No registration is required, and teens can bring their own book and read together. In the event of inclement weather, the Reading Club will meet at the Library’s Teen Maker Space.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet in the Community Room at 5:30 Monday evening. Pizza will be served at the hour-long meeting where teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to offer thoughts, and ideas as well as feedback that will improve SPL for Stoughton teens. Active participants will receive credit for one hour of community service and can fill out a volunteer form at the Circulation Desk.

Tuesday

The Teen Space will be open on Tuesday afternoon, 2:30-4:45. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to hang with friends, play board games, card games, and video games provided by the library, or use school, art, and craft supplies, also provided by SPL. No registration is necessary.

Wednesday

The Teen Space will be open on Wednesday afternoon, 2:30-4:45. Teenagers in grades 6-12 are invited to hang with friends, play board games, card games, and video games provided by the library, or use school, art, and craft supplies, also provided by SPL. No registration is necessary.

Drop in Chess will be held 5:00-6:00 on Wednesday in the Children’s Area. Children ages 7-12 and their caregivers can come to the Library for a friendly game of chess. Children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game, but some instruction is available.

Teddy Bear Storytime will be in the Children’s Craft Room beginning at 6:00. Children ages 4-7 are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend for a story with Peggy Sewyck.

The Bring Your Own Craft Club (BYOCC) will meet in the Community Room on Wednesday at 6:00. Crafters can bring their supplies and projects and enjoy other creatives’ company. BYOCC offers a relaxed, social space with shared inspiration and good conversation.

Thursday

SPL hosts Storytime at Halloran Park on Thursday morning at 10:00. In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be moved to the Library. Halloran Park is located on Pierce Street.

The movie “Shrek” will be shown at the library at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon. The movie kicks off SPL’s “Early Release Movie” held in conjunction with certain early-release days for Stoughton Public Schools. “Shrek” will be shown in the Community Room. You can register for the movie by clicking here.

Adults are invited to Drop-in Scrabble in the Conference Room on the library’s top floor. No registration is necessary. Drop-in Scrabble runs 1:00-4:30.

Stoughton film historian Frank Mandosa will host a Zoom talk on the career of actor-director Clint Eastwood. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. The event is slated to begin at 6:30.

Friday

Baby Storytime is Friday morning at 10:00 in the Community Room. Babies up to age 2 and their caregivers may attend. Baby Storytime is an interactive program.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be on Saturday morning at 10:00. The event is open to children up to age 12 and will be cancelled if weather does not cooperate.

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Stoughton Library Schedule of Events for week of September 6

The following events will be held this week at the Stoughton Public Library.

Tuesday

The Teen Space will be open from 2:30-4:45 on Tuesday. Teens can hang with their friends, play board games, card games, or the library’s Switch, PS4, XBox X, or Wii. There are also arts and craft supplies. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is necessary.

Wednesday

The Teen Space will be open from 2:30-4:45 on Wednesday. Teens can hang with their friends, play board games, card games, or the library’s Switch, PS4, XBox X, or Wii. There are also arts and craft supplies. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is necessary.

Drop in Chess starts at 5:00 on Wednesday until 6:00 in the Children’s Room. Children ages 5-11 and their caregivers can join volunteers for a game of chess. Some instruction will be available, but children are expected to have a basic understanding of the game.

Teddy Bear Storytime hosted by Peggy Sewyck will be on Wednesday at 6:00 for children ages 4-7. Children and their stuffed friends are invited for a story to end their day. Pajamas are encouraged!

Stoughton Library will host a virtual book discussion on Makita Brottman’s “Guilty Creatures”. The discussion will be hosted by Zoom. Registration for Wednesday’s event is required, and a link will be sent on the day before.

Thursday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be on 10:00 Thursday morning. It will be moved to the library in the event of rain.

The Teen Space will be open from 2:30-4:45 on Thursday. Teens can hang with their friends, play board games, card games, or the library’s Switch, PS4, XBox X, or Wii. There are also arts and craft supplies. The Teen Space is open to teenagers in grades 6-12. No registration is necessary.

Drop-in Scrabble will be in the Conference Room on Thursday afternoon, 1:00-4:30. No registration is necessary.

South Shore Camera Club’s Bob Gee will host a phototour of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. The tour will start at 6:30 in the Community Room. Registration is recommended.

Friday

Baby Storytime for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers will be in the Community Room on Friday at 10:00. No registration is necessary.

Saturday

Storytime at Halloran Park will be held on Saturday morning at 10:00. Children ages 0-12 are welcome. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.