Southborough Library

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

Calling all novice and experienced players of Mah Jongg to our new bi-monthly Mah Jongg program! The Library is excited to offer space for our users to explore Mah Jongg. A knowledge of American Mah Jongg rules and your own National Mah Jongg League card is helpful.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Readers in training ages 3 and up are invited to have a teen reading buddy for a series of 6 weeks! Pairs will meet once a week from April 6th to May 8th. Registration is required. Parents/guardians are required to stay in the library for the program.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

For this month's TLT program, volunteers are going to learn about local trees and their worth. Trees give us comfort and are hard-working members of our community. Check out nearby trees and learn to ID trees using bark and buds. Calculate how local trees reduce energy costs and protect water quality using real-world data tools.…Learn More

In this online cooking class with Ploy, a professional cooking instructor, attendees will make Moroccan Pastilla or Bastilla, the famous chicken pie of Morocco. A light crispy warqa pastry or phyllo dough filled with delicious, shredded chicken, egg stuffing, and sweet orange blossom almond.…Learn More

At each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor. Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all.…Learn More

Come listen to a story time with one of the library's favorite therapy dogs, Glory! Preschoolers are invited to listen to some doggie-themed picture books and make crafts while they hang out with Glory. No registration required. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma.…Learn More

The MA Department of Conservation and Recreation will be presenting a monthly nature themed story time. This month: April Showers Bring May Flowers. Rain helps gardens grow and fills rivers with water. Through stories, activities, and song, find out about where raindrops go.…Learn More

Join a sisterhood of supportive peers using computer science to change the world! This club is completely free and offers fun activities through a flexible curriculum. Learn the concepts of loops, variables, conditionals and functions that form the basis of all programming languages.…Learn More

Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. For more information, click here.

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson. In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.…Learn More

Explorers ready for their next Dungeons and Dragons adventure are invited to join in an ongoing campaign with DM Jeff! Participants may bring their own characters or play one provided by the DM. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.

Children age 5 and older with some reading ability are invited to read to Phoenix, a certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choice to Phoenix. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma. gov to reserve a time.…Learn More

Volunteers ages 11 and up are invited to Youth Nature Club! Activities range from working on the gardens on the library grounds, to researching local wildlife, to creating nature-themed crafts and more! Attendance can count toward volunteering. Volunteers do not have to attend all meet ups.…Learn More

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome, but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required.…Learn More

Julie Harrold returns to the library with another painting class! She will demonstrate step by step how to paint a picture and students can keep their paintings. In this session participants will be painting a rabbit in a flowerpot! This program is for kids ages 8-12 years and registration is required.…Learn More

A high-stakes, 90-minute challenge. Does your child have a future in engineering or tech strategy? Working in specialized teams, participants will use LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics to design, code, and race a fully functional vehicle. This fast-paced session requires rapid iteration and strategic communication, providing essential experience in Computational Thinking and team dynamics.…Learn More

Awesome Robb's Magic Show has lots of audience participation and humor, along with fun magic tricks! Fun for the whole family! No registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

Calling all novice and experienced players of Mah Jongg to our new bi-monthly Mah Jongg program! The Library is excited to offer space for our users to explore Mah Jongg. A knowledge of American Mah Jongg rules and your own National Mah Jongg League card is helpful.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Readers in training ages 3 and up are invited to have a teen reading buddy for a series of 6 weeks! Pairs will meet once a week from April 6th to May 8th. Registration is required. Parents/guardians are required to stay in the library for the program.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Members of the Town Book Club will meet to discuss the book selection. We will be reading The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth for the April meeting. For more information, please contact Kim at kivers@southboroughma. gov.

This book club is for students in second and third grade. We will read a book each month and meet to discuss it and do related activities. Books will be reserved for each participant through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.…Learn More

At each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More

This is a fun way to personalize something you use every single night! Using fabric, fabric markers and tons of sewing novelties, each piece will be one of a kind. For children age 8-12.

Candidates’ Night will take place on Thursday, April 29, 2025 at the Southborough Library. Program is as follows: 6:30 PM for a general Meet & Greet, followed by 7:00 PM a Moderated Program/Q&A by Library Trustee Janet Maney. Featuring the candidates in contested races for the upcoming Annual Town Election.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

Volunteers ages 11 and up are invited to Youth Nature Club! Activities range from working on the gardens on the library grounds, to researching local wildlife, to creating nature-themed crafts and more! Attendance can count toward volunteering. Volunteers do not have to attend all meet ups.…Learn More

Join fellow gamers to learn and play some new board games! Gamers are invited to try the library's games or bring their own from home. For ages 18 and up. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. gov.

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds. Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.…Learn More

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome, but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required.…Learn More

Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome, but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Readers in training ages 3 and up are invited to have a teen reading buddy for a series of 6 weeks! Pairs will meet once a week from April 6th to May 8th. Registration is required. Parents/guardians are required to stay in the library for the program.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children's Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children during this event.…Learn More

Join fellow enthusiastic cooks for a delicious dinner the first Tuesday of the month! Choose a recipe from the month's selected cookbook — Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello — and bring in the dish. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. c…Learn More

Heather from Hands on Nature returns to the library to present a nature themed program for children age 5 to 10 years. Learn about the fabulous pollinators of New England! Discover the wonderful things our butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds do to help our planet thrive, then finish with a pollinator activity.…Learn More

Regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. For more information, click here.

Monthly Meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library to discuss funding library programs and planning for upcoming fundraisers. We're always happy for members/prospective members to join us! If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email friendsofsouthboroughlib@gmail.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More

The Lion Women of Tehran. Registration Coming Soon. For more information about the Virtual Author Talks program, please visit bit. ly/sbliblsc.

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan KamaliJoin us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.…Learn More

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Readers in training ages 3 and up are invited to have a teen reading buddy for a series of 6 weeks! Pairs will meet once a week from April 6th to May 8th. Registration is required. Parents/guardians are required to stay in the library for the program.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

This book club is for students in second and third grade. We will read a book each month and meet to discuss it and do related activities. Books will be reserved for each participant through interlibrary loan. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.…Learn More

At each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More

​Here'a a little houseplant nobody can kill!! Have some fun creating your very own little art piece that can be enjoyed year round. For ages 8-12.

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More

Brain Fitness Blueprint. Registration Coming Soon. For more information about the Virtual Author Talks program, please visit bit. ly/sbliblsc.

Restore Cognitive Clarity and Find Emotional Balance with Visionary ResearchersJoin us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.…Learn More

Volunteers ages 11 and up are invited to Youth Nature Club! Activities range from working on the gardens on the library grounds, to researching local wildlife, to creating nature-themed crafts and more! Attendance can count toward volunteering. Volunteers do not have to attend all meet ups.…Learn More

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

For this month's TLT program, volunteers are going to learn about native seeds! Get your hands dirty for a good cause. Support local biodiversity by crafting native seed pods. Mix and roll natural clay to create pods filled with pollinator friendly seeds.…Learn More

Local teen volunteers are offering a teen-focused session introducing Her Safety Guide, a practical guide created to help girls feel more confident navigating everyday situations. Through a relaxed discussion, we’ll talk about simple ways to stay aware, trust your instincts, and think through real-life scenarios that teens might encounter at school, online, or out in public.…Learn More

Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome, but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Readers in training ages 3 and up are invited to have a teen reading buddy for a series of 6 weeks! Pairs will meet once a week from April 6th to May 8th. Registration is required. Parents/guardians are required to stay in the library for the program.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Come to this interactive zoom workshop led by Jill Vroman to learn tools and strategies to help you sleep better tonight. Learn why you are having trouble with sleep and how to put that to REST. We hope to see you there. Registration required.

A Forgery of Fate. Registration Coming Soon. For more information about the Virtual Author Talks program, please visit bit. ly/sbliblsc.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to attend an in-person watch party to see Elizabeth Lim speak online. Snacks will be provided!

Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth LimInspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and a plot to bring down the gods in her latest spellbinding work, A Forgery of Fate.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

The library will once again be hosting a mobile blood drive in the library parking lot. To sign ups for an appointment will be available soon. If slots are full, walk-ins are welcome. For more information about scheduling an appointment, eligibility, or the donation process, please call the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at 617-632-3206 or email BloodDonor@partners.…Learn More

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More

Children with some reading ability are invited to read to a certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 15 minute time slot to read a book of their choosing. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma. gov to reserve a time.

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

At each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More

Students in grade 6-12 are invited to decompress from the stress of final exams at the library. Glory the therapy dog will be present as well as some relaxing activities like puzzles and crafts. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. com

In this online cooking class, with Ploy, a professional cooking instructor, learn how to cook North Indian dishes. These dishes have bold and rich flavors from ghee, cream, and spices. Learn how to layer flavors using different spices and make chicken Navratan Korma, aloo gobhi (spiced potato cauliflower), and flavored rice.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More

Volunteers ages 11 and up are invited to Youth Nature Club! Activities range from working on the gardens on the library grounds, to researching local wildlife, to creating nature-themed crafts and more! Attendance can count toward volunteering. Volunteers do not have to attend all meet ups.…Learn More

Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun every Friday! No registration is required for this drop-in event. Best for babies and toddlers.

This art program is not your average collage class . We will be using an 8-inch kraft box and unifying our outer world (the outside of the box) with our interior vision for our life (inside the box) and create a multi media colorful assemblage. Collage is the perfectly imperfect art technique that allows us to have play with color and texture.…Learn More

Drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Please note knitters of all levels are welcome, but no formal instruction will be given. This is a drop in program so no registration is required.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 2-5 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will feature stories and a craft based on a theme, as well as songs and movement. No registration required.

Join fellow enthusiastic cooks for a delicious dinner the first Tuesday of the month! Choose a recipe from the month's selected cookbook — You Got This by Diane Morrisey — and bring in the dish. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. com

This month the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation will be presenting a nature themed story time about sprouts and splashes. This includes stories, songs, and a craft about garden fun and how water reaches roots underground. For ages 3-6. &nbs…Learn More

Monthly Meeting of The Friends of the Southborough Library to discuss funding library programs and planning for upcoming fundraisers. We're always happy for members/prospective members to join us! If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email friendsofsouthboroughlib@gmail.…Learn More

This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include short books, puppets, music, and interactive songs. No registration required.

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More

Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children's Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children during this event.…Learn More

Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. EmanuelJoin us for an empowering conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. In Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, he explores how to embrace health, happiness, and longevity without falling for quick fixes or unrealistic promises.…Learn More

At each session everyone is asked to bring their original poetry and distribute them to the group. Someone will read the poem and the group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem come anyway – we are always interested in your insights.…Learn More

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in this weekly STEM series facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.…Learn More