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American Revolution 1624-1763: Discontent

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Local History Room at Marlborough Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. Wh...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens.

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English Conversation Circle

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

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Adult Craft Night: Hobbit Houses

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Training Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Teen Librarian, Rachel, as we honor JRR Tolkien and celebrate his birthday by making adorable Hobbit Houses!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Teen Librarian, Rachel, as we honor JRR Tolkien and celebrate his birthday by making adorable Hobbit Houses!

Books on shelf with red white and blue stars

American Revolution 1624-1763: Discontent

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Local History Room at Marlborough Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. Wh...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens.

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Climate Café: Fighting Climate Change in Your Backyard

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Climate Café! In this monthly series, we'll be hosting presenters on select Saturday mornings to speak about topics like environmentalism and nature, climate change,...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Welcome to the Climate Café! In this monthly series, we'll be hosting presenters on select Saturday mornings to speak about topics like environmentalism and nature, climate change, wildlife protection, and more.

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American Revolution 1624-1763: Discontent

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Local History Room at Marlborough Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. Wh...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marion Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle person? Do you have puzzles you've already completed and want to give them to other puzzle people and then get more? If you answered yes to both questions, join us...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle person? Do you have puzzles you've already completed and want to give them to other puzzle people and then get more? If you answered yes to both questions, join us for a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! 

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Adult Arts & Crafts Night

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling crafty but don't have the materials at home to start a project? Come use ours! Adult Arts & Crafts night is a space for adults to lean into their creative side, re...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Feeling crafty but don't have the materials at home to start a project? Come use ours! 

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English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Computer and Internet for Beginners

Computer and Internet for Beginners: Basics 101

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you feel like you don’t know “anything” about computers? Come join our Basic Computers technology learning series where you can learn more about them through hands-on train...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Do you feel like you don’t know “anything” about computers? Come join our Basic Computers technology learning series where you can learn more about them through hands-on training in a safe environment. 

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English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Chess club at Marlborough Public Library happens on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM in the Grice Community Room. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Chess Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by and play a game or two of chess! All ages and skill levels welcome. We'll play in the Grice Community Room. No RSVP necessary -- just drop in.  Learn how to play ...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by and play a game or two of chess! 

All ages and skill levels welcome. We'll play in the Grice Community Room. No RSVP necessary -- just drop in.  

Learn how to play the Queen's Gambit and more! 

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English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

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English Conversation Circle

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Crafting Circle

Crafting Circle

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marion Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a space to craft and socialize?Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. project, and join us for an evening of crafting and chatting!Drop-in, no registration req...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a space to craft and socialize?

Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. project, and join us for an evening of crafting and chatting!

Drop-in, no registration required.

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Mindfulness and Meditation Class

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher, Lauren, for a calming lunch break meditation. Classes will be held virtually on F...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher, Lauren, for a calming lunch break meditation. Classes will be held virtually on Fridays, February 7, 14 and 21 from 12:00-12:30 pm.

Tea Blending

Tea Blending Workshop

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Marion Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C.S. LewisChoose from a variety of black, green, herbal tisanes and botanicals to blend a cup to m...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C.S. Lewis

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will again partner with the Marlborough to offer free income tax assistance and filing.  Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS certified to prepare ...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will again partner with the Marlborough to offer free income tax assistance and filing.  Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS certified to prepare most personal income tax returns except for returns with rental inc

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Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Training Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s time for Adult Dungeons & Dragons, 5th edition again!Stay tuned to find out what happened in the last session...Are you new to D&D? Click the link to check out our “Ho...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

It’s time for Adult Dungeons & Dragons, 5th edition again!

Stay tuned to find out what happened in the last session...

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Craft and Chat: Book Page Wreath

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Library Director Sara for a casual craft and chat. She'll guides you through the craft each session and you'll leave with a new skill and something fun to take home. This mont...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Library Director Sara for a casual craft and chat. She'll guides you through the craft each session and you'll leave with a new skill and something fun to take home.

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Literary Café: Romance Writers Talk Happily Ever After

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Today’s romance novel has come a long way and is one of the hottest genres in publishing. Readers agree—romance novels made up several of the most popular reads at Cary Memorial Li...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Today’s romance novel has come a long way and is one of the hottest genres in publishing. Readers agree—romance novels made up several of the most popular reads at Cary Memorial Library in 2024.

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English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés...

Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Conversation Circle for a chance to practice English in a relaxed, casual environment.

Únase a nuestro Círculo de Conversación para tener la oportunidad de practicar inglés en un ambiente relajado e informal.

Cover art for the book The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

The Adult Book Club is for anyone 18 and older who loves to read and wants to discuss great books with other members of the community. Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the m...

Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss The Heave & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss The Heave & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

The Adult Book Club is for anyone 18 and older who loves to read and wants to discuss great books with other members of the community. 

Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm OR the following Thursday morning at 11am.

Copies of this month's book are available at the main desk in a variety of formats.

Please see our website for more information about the group including the full schedule of books.

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Craft and Chat: Book Page Wreath

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Training Room at Marlborough Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Library Director Sara for a casual craft and chat. She'll guides you through the craft each session and you'll leave with a new skill and something fun to take home. This mont...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Library Director Sara for a casual craft and chat. She'll guides you through the craft each session and you'll leave with a new skill and something fun to take home.