Southborough Library
Upcoming Events
Nature Story Time: Snow
This month the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation will be presenting a nature themed story time about snow. Discover the science and wonder of snow through cozy winter stories and a cool craft activity. Suggested for ages 2-5.
Girls Who Code
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
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Virtual Author Talk: Lindsey Stewart
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart. Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.…Learn More
Book Bag Decorating
Teens and adults ages 12 and up are invited to get creative and decorate their own book bag with Mandy! Registration required.
Rhyme 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.
American Mah Jongg Meetup
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
Valentine's Day Party
All children are invited to make Valentines, do crafts and activities, and decorate cookies. All welcome and no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.
Animal Adventures
Animal Adventures returns to the library to share a variety of animals with the audience! Children can meet the animals, hear stories and information about them, and will be able to pet some of them. Best for ages 4 and up. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.…Learn More
Rotary Club of Southborough
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.
Read to a Dog
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
Rhyme 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.
Artist Reception: Tina Dobberpuhl
Come celebrate and join the artist reception for Tina Dobberpuhl, whose work is on view at the Southborough Library. The general public is invited and light refreshments will be provided.
Sit & Knit - Drop In Knitting
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Town Book Club
Members of the Town Book Club will meet to discuss the book selection. We will be reading Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen for the February meeting. For more information, please contact Kim at kivers@southboroughma. gov.
Virtual Author Talk: Tom Crouch
Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.…Learn More
Poetry Workshop for Adults
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
Girls Who Code
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
Rotary Club of Southborough: Foldscopes
Special meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. This meeting is specifically to talk about the pending Foldscopes donation project. Meetings take place upstairs on the library's Main Floor. New and prospective members are welcome. For more information, click here.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Young Scientists
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
Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Adult Game Night
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.
Rhyme 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.
American Mah Jongg Meetup
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
Painting with Julie
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. This session we will be painting a goldfish in a bowl. This program is for kids ages 8-12 years and registration is required.…Learn More
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Cook Book Club
Join fellow enthusiastic cooks for a delicious dinner the first Tuesday of the month! Choose a recipe from the month's selected cookbook — Rachael Ray 50 by Rachael Ray — and bring in the dish. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. com
Girls Who Code
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
Rotary Club of Southborough
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.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Young Scientists
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
Drop-In Lego Building
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
Rhyme 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.
What is Ramadan?
Please join educator Shehla Eledroos on this informational and informative program on the history and practice of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Ms. Eledroos will share a presentation on Ramadan, along with bringing some related objects and answering questions.…Learn More
Sit & Knit - Drop In Knitting
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
Library Seed Exchange Launch
Visit the Judy Williams Room on the main floor during the library’s regular hours and choose vegetable, herb and/or flower seed packets from our repurposed card catalogue to plant in your home garden. Library Seed Exchange is an ongoing program while seeds last.…Learn More
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
TLT: St Patrick's Day Cards
Teen & Tween volunteers are invited to this month's Teen Leadership Team meet up: make cards for St. Patrick's Day seniors to receive! Attendance can be counted toward volunteering.…Learn More
Poetry Workshop for Adults
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
Story Time with Glory
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. And as a bonus this month, we will be celebrating Glory's birthday! No registration required.…Learn More
Nature Story Time: The Big Life of a Busy Tree
The MA Department of Conservation and Recreation will be presenting a monthly nature themed story time. This month: The Big Life of a Busy Tree. Trees do so many great things for wildlife and humans! Discover how important trees are through stories, songs, and a fun craft activity.…Learn More
Virtual Author Talk: Health & Wellness Series-Michelle Carr
Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr. Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionize our sleeping—and waking—health.…Learn More
Girls Who Code
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
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Young Scientists
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
Southborough Democratic Caucus
Registered Democrats in Southborough will be holding a caucus at the Southborough Library to elect delegates and alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The caucus will take place in-person in the downstairs Eaton Room. The public is welcome to attend.…Learn More
Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn. Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.…Learn More
Rhyme 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.
American Mah Jongg Meetup
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Second & Third Grade Book Group
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
Spring Puzzle Competition
Are you a competitive puzzler? Find out at the library's next puzzle competition! Participants will be organized into teams and the first team to finish the 500 piece puzzles wins! Registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
Crafternoon: Suncatchers
Participants will use a variety of sparkly shiny and colorful materials to create a unique art piece that will make any sunny window infinitely more spectacular. For children age 8-12.
Girls Who Code
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
Rotary Club of Southborough
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.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Mobile Blood Drive
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
Young Scientists
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
Read to a Dog
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
Rhyme 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.
Oversize Teapot Art
In this unique art program, we will be channeling the wit and wisdom of Alice and the other fun characters from Wonderland. “It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then,” will be one of several quotes that can be incorporated into our teapot project.…Learn More
Sit & Knit - Drop In Knitting
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Poetry Workshop for Adults
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
Girls Who Code
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
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Young Scientists
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
TLT: Seed Pod Making
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
Adult Game Night
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.
Virtual Author Talk: Youth Series-Kate Messner
Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner. Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under series, best suited for a K-3rd grade audience. The beautifully illustrated Over and Under books explore precious ecosystems, landscapes, and the animals that call these places “home,” all over the world.…Learn More
Rhyme 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.
American Mah Jongg Meetup
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Girls Who Code
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
Girls Who Code
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
Rotary Club of Southborough
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.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Sustainable Gardening
Join Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens as she teaches attendees how to garden sustainably. Kate will tell us how to elongate our growing season and maximize our output, all while preserving resources. No registration required. This program is made possible with support from The Friends of the Southborough Library.…Learn More
Sit & Knit - Drop In Knitting
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
Cook Book Club
Join fellow enthusiastic cooks for a delicious dinner the first Tuesday of the month! Choose a recipe from the month's selected cookbook — Nourish by Gisele Bundchen— and bring in the dish. Questions? Email msorensen@southboroughma. com
Comics Club
Graphic novelist and comics instructor Jonathan Todd returns to the library to host the "Cele Sardo" Comics Club, named in honor of Jonathan's childhood mentor. Children age 7 and older, along with their siblings or adults, are invited to the library…Learn More
Girls Who Code
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
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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.
Drop-In Lego Building
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
American Mah Jongg Meetup
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
Preschool Story Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
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.
TLT: The Value of Trees
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
Poetry Workshop for Adults
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
