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Adult Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

Climate Cafe: Owl Hour

Climate Café: Owl Hour

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Talks & Presentations

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

Welcome to the Climate Café, where we host presenters on select Saturday mornings to speak about topics like environmentalism and nature, climate change, wildlife protection, and more. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided!

Book Bunch Beginner Reader Book Club: Weekend Edition

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers: Weekend Edition!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know an emerging reader? We have the perfect program for them! Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Kerry for a book talk, snack and fun activity. This month we're reading The Gingerbread Man!

Ms. Mae singing to children all dressed up in christmas hats

Musical Mondays With Ms. Mae

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Concert & Performance

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concert & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mae for a morning of music, dancing, and fun! 

Italy In A Wineglass Book Cover

VIRTUAL - Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Talks & Presentations

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

Author Marc Millon discusses how his book, Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines, came about and highlights the intricate and intimate links between Italian history and Italian wine.

Storybook Art Club: Bring Your Favorite Storybooks to Life!

Storybook Art Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION. PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE CHILDREN'S DESK WHEN YOU ARRIVE. THANK YOU!

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grice Community Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Grice Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Chair Yoga class will take you through gentle stretches and strengthening poses utilizing a chair as a prop. We will start seated then gradually build to some standing poses using the chair for support. Variations will be provided.

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High Strangeness Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marion Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

The cover of the book The Winter of the Dollhouse by Laura Amy Schlitz.

Once Upon a Book Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Marlborough Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once Upon a Book Club is a book club for intermediate readers with a focus on all things Fantasy and Fairytales. Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Mae for an enchanting book talk, snacks, and whimsical arts & crafts!

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Adult Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

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.

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers: Weekend Edition!

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know an emerging reader? We have the perfect program for them! Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Kerry for a book talk, snack and fun activity. This month we're reading The Gingerbread Man!

High Strangeness Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Marion Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for our annual social hour! We'll discuss our favorite books of 2025 and reveal the schedule of books for 2026!

The High Strangeness Book Club is a space where overlooked, unconventional, and grotesque narratives are celebrated by a community of adult readers who want to delve deeper into examining the darkness and surrealism of intergenre horror.

Meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Copies of this month's book are available for checkout at the Welcome Desk.

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

If you're interested in signing up for the High Strangeness email list where we share some recommendations for other High Strangeness media and keep in touch about special events such as movie screenings, you can sign up here.
 

Read. Connect. Create: A Teen Book Group (Session 1 of 2)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

During session one, readers will come together to discuss the first half of Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans.

Dewey Decimators! Book Club with Mr. Mike

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION. PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE CHILDREN'S DESK WHEN YOU ARRIVE. THANK YOU!

Join us this month as we discuss Wings of Fire - Graphic Novel

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Este programa destina-se a crianças e adultos acompanhantes. Por favor, planeje participar e se envolver com seu filho neste programa. Não serão permitidas devoluções.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Once Upon a Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once Upon a Book Club is a book club for intermediate readers with a focus on all things Fantasy and Fairytales. Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Mae for an enchanting book talk, snacks, and whimsical arts & crafts!

Early Closing

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 12PM in preparation for Christmas Day 

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Christmas Day 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Early Closing

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 12PM in preparation for New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of New Year’s Day

New Year's

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of New Year's

The Meet Cute: A Romance Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a book club that’s all about love—in every genre, time period, and form it takes?

Manga Mania Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a big fan of anime and manga? Check out the Manga Mania Club - open to Grades 6-12.

Undiscovered Realms Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this month as we discuss Babel by R.F. Kuang.

From exploring medieval magics to futuristic frontiers and everything in-between, this book club is for those who have an interest in science fiction and fantasy.

Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Copies of this month's book are available for checkout at the Welcome Desk.

This book club is a stress-free discussion group, so we ask that attendees do not cold-call or make personal comments about one another.  Follow-up or clarifying questions to someone else's comments are a-okay.

Pride Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag by Sasha Velour.

Great Reads Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for There There by Tommy Orange.

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.

Tween Tales Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month as we discuss Westfallen by Ann & Ben Brashares.

Great Reads Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month for There There by Tommy Orange.

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.

Read. Connect. Create: A Teen Book Group (Session 2 of 2)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Teen Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

During session two, readers will come together to discuss the second half of Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans.

Once Upon a Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once Upon a Book Club is a book club for intermediate readers with a focus on all things Fantasy and Fairytales. Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Mae for an enchanting book talk, snacks, and whimsical arts & crafts!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Marlborough Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know an emerging reader? We have the perfect program for them! Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Kerry for a book talk, snack and fun activity.

"Book Bunch" Book Club for Beginner Readers: Weekend Edition!

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marlborough Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know an emerging reader? We have the perfect program for them! Read this month's selection at home, then then join Ms. Kerry for a book talk, snack and fun activity.