Samuel Slater Museum Celebrates Anniversary

shop that they may browse and shop from aside from the inventory inside the store. The owners have plans to incorporate a “rare books” section, where customers will be able to shop first editions, signed copies and other collectible finds.

Sciuto’s Bookshop hopes to work in collaboration with other local businesses and artists and become a space that celebrates the local community. “We believe that a bookstore is something that can truly enrich and give back to a place,” Zachary Sciuto said “There has been much excitement around the shop which has given us a lot of encouragement in this new venture.”

Historical Society celebrates Women’s History Month

Join us on Saturday, March 4th, at 2 p.m. as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a cinematic performance of World War Women: The Unsung Heroines of WWll-featuring Judith Kalaora founder and artistic Director of History at Play TM. This program follows the unprecedented work of heroines who risked everything. They organized resistance movements, blew up rail tracks and flew dangerous missions in an effort to boost the war effort.

The event will take place at goss Hall at the Unitarian Church located at 13 Maple Street, Mendon. This program is made possible through the generosity of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Mendon Chapter. For more information or to register for World War Women please contact us at mendonhistorical@gmail.com. Preregistration is recommended. Light refreshments will be served.

The non-traditional Samuel Slater Experience Museum will celebrate its first anniversary in a traditional way, with balloons, raffles, photo stickers, food truck, fun, and free admission for kids 12 and under. The festive event for the public will be held on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31 Ray Street in Webster.

Samuel Slater Experience opened one year ago to tell the story of Samuel Slater, the beginnings of the American Industrial Revolution, and Slater’s impact on mill towns such as Webster, Described as “Disney-like,” Samuel Slater Experience employs state-of-theart 4-D digital technology with immersive video and interactive exhibits to recreate two time periods: the early 1800s and the early 1900s. It creatively blends historical settings with experiential multi-media sight, sound, scents and movement.

In its first year, Samuel Slater Experience hosted hundreds of students on school field trips, many historical societies, special interest groups and organizations, as well as visitors from far beyond the local area.

“To be remembered you have to make an impression, and we’ve certainly accomplished that,” said founder Christopher Robert. “Visitors tell us this is the best museum they’ve ever been to, that it’s amazing, beyond spectacular.”

Included in the March 4the event will be: Raffles for gift cards from local businesses, tickets will be available March 2-5; participants do not have to be present to win. A Food Truck; Tony Island Hot Dog Company of Oxford will park onsite from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their famous grilled hotdogs.

Photo stickers: A local photographer will take pictures of kids on the trolley and make stickers.

Reduced admission prices are $11 for adults, $5 for seniors (over 60), $7 for students 13-17, kids 12 and under free with paid adult admission. Kids 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at https://samuelslaterexperience.org.

WHERE IS THE SAMUEL SLATER ExPERIENCE?

Samuel Slater Experience is located in the former National guard Armory at 31 Ray Street, Webster and open to the public year-round. For more information, tickets, or group tours visit www.samuelslaterexperience.org.

Year-round Daily Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Last entry is at 3 p.m.

Fun Programs offered at Uxbridge Library

MARCH “MINUTE MADNESS”

It’s tournament time! Can you help us out-read other Massachusetts libraries?

Starting March 1, log your reading as we fight for a spot in the Minute Madness Championship. Each week we will read head-to-head against 20 libraries from across the state in this bracket-style reading competition. The library with the most minutes read will be the Minute Madness champion! Books, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines and newspapers all count towards our total. Visit uxbridgelibrary.beanstack.org, download the Beanstack app, or visit the Library to log the minutes you read! Prizes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Uxbridge Library.

THE ART OF PYSANKY: UKRAINIAN EASTER EggS

Come join us on Thursday, March 23rd at 5:30 pm to learn about the colorful world of Pysanky, the Ukrainian art form in which an egg is designed with traditional folk motifs using wax and dyes. You will design your own beautiful egg and learn about the history and meanings of this unique Ukrainian art form. No experience is necessary. Registration is required — please keep in mind that this program is open to adults only. This class is provided through a grant from the Uxbridge Cultural Council.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Register now:

IRISH IN AMERICA

WITH MARY KINgMar. 2 at 6:30 pm gENTLE FLOW YOgA - Mondays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 7 pm

CARDMAKINg HANDS-ON WORKSHOP - Mar. 9 at 6:15 pm

PopUp Library at the Senior CenterMar. 23 at 11:30 am

EMBROIDERY 101

WITH MADONNA TERLIZZI

Mar. 30 at 6 pm

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN

Need help downloading e-books and using other library digital resources?

Contact the library to book a 30-minute appointment with a librarian for handson tech assistance. Wednesdays from 2:30 pm-4 pm.

JOIN A BOOK CLUB:

UxBRIDgE SENIOR CENTER

BOOK CLUB - The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman, Mar. 14 at 1 pm

HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK

CLUB- The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, Mar. 21 at 3:30 pm

BOOKIES BOOK CLUB - Mar. 27 at 6:30 pm

YOUTh & TeeN PROGRAMS Register now:

TEEN BOOK-IN-A-BAg (ages 13+)Pick up your themed book-in-a-bag choice between Mar. 1-15

TEEN MOVIE & PIZZA NIgHTMar. 20 at 5:30 pm

TEEN HENNA -Mar. 22 at 6 pm

TEENS BAKE IT TILL

YOU MAKE IT - Baking and mental health conversation with Dayna Altman - Mar. 9 at 6 pm

LITTLE LOTUS YOgA(ages 6+)Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 4 pm

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITH DEB HUDgINS (all ages)Mar. 9 & 23 at 11 am

LEgO CHALLENgE BUILD - Mar. 14 and 28 at 4 pm

FAMILY CANDY BAR BINgO

(All ages) - Mar. 4 at 11:30 am

STAINED gLASS PAINTINg(ages 812) - Mar. 7 at 3:30 pm

COASTERS & STENCILS CRAFT

(ages 8-12) - Mar. 7 at 3:30 pm

MAKINg FRIENDSHIP

BRACELETS(ages 10-17) - Mar. 8 at 12-2 pm (Uxbridge Schools’ Half Day)

SCRATCH ART DOOR HANgER

(ages 4-7) - Mar. 15 at 3:30 pm

VIRTUAL FORTNITE

TOURNAMENT - Mar. 16 at 6 pm

STEAM WITH BUILDWAVE

Mar. 18 at 11:30 am

VELVET MINI POSTERS (ages 4-7)

Mar. 22 at 3:30 pm

LOTUS FLOWER LANTERNS

(ages 10-17) Mar. 27 at 6 pm

STORYTiMeS

(registration required):

BABY STORYTIME(0-2 years)

Mondays, Mar. 13 & 20 at 11am

TODDLER/PRESCHOOL

STORYTIME(2-4 yrs)

Wednesdays, Mar. 15 and 22 at 11 am

DROP-iN PROGRAMS:

CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday mornings and afternoons

Uxbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA www.uxbridgelibrary.org. Please visit the Library’s website at uxbridgelibrary.org or call us at 508-278-8624 to inquire about our upcoming programs or to register to attend! Many of our programs are supported by the Uxbridge Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Uxbridge Free Public Library.