Uxbridge Free Public Library

May Calendar

The Uxbridge Free Public Library will host the following programs and activities. The library is located at 15 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 www.uxbridgelibrary.org. Telephone: 508-278-8624

GARDENING WITH CHILDREN FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

On Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m, join in at the library for a presentation on gardening with children for parents and caregivers. Learn interesting tools, techniques and projects that children will love. Even the youngest child can benefit from learning to grow plants. This program from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens is supported by the Board of Library Trustees. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens offers lectures on a variety of gardening topics throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Visit our website calendar to register.

SIGN UP FOR A CW MARS E-CARD

Don't have a library card? You can sign up for a CW MARS eCard at home right now — it provides immediate access to the library's online resources, like e-books and audiobooks on Libby or Hoopla, newspapers like the T&G on Newsbank, and movies and documentaries on Kanopy! You can always upgrade your eCard to a physical library card by visiting the library. Apply for a CWMARS eCard and use it today: www.cwmars.org/card

ADULT PROGRAMS

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Gentle Flow Yoga - Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 7 p.m.

Let’s Get Growing Cannabis with Plant Guy eric - May 4 at 6 p.m. Cardmaking hands-On WorkshopMay 11 at 6:15 p.m.

Gardening with Children for Parents and Caregivers - May 13 at 10 a.m. PopUp Library at the Senior Center - May 18 at 11:30 a.m.

Let's Get Crafty: Adult Knitting Program - May 18 at 3 p.m.

Shawna Foundation Library Poetry

Tour: Katie Elizabeth - May 18 at 7 p.m. at the former Unitarian Church

Local Author Talk with Jan Krause Greene - May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Myths and Miracles of Victorian Medicine with Janet Parnes - May 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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 hands-on tech assistance.

Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

JOIN A BOOK CLUB:

Uxbridge Senior Center Book Club -

A Hundred Summers by Beatriz historical Fiction Book Club - The

Williams, May 2 at 1 p.m.

Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart, May 16 at 3:30 p.m.

Bookies Book Club - The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton, May 22 at 6:30pm

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

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Teen Book-In-A-Bag (ages 13+) - Pick up your themed book-in-a-bag choice between May 1-15

Teen Miniature Painting (ages 12+)

May 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Teen Foldology Brain Teaser (ages 12+) - May 15 at 6 p.m.

Teen henna - (ages 12-19) May 18 at 6 p.m.

Ocean Candy Bar Bingo (Ages 6+)May 4 at 6 p.m.

Lego Challenge Build - May 9 & 23 at 4 p.m.

Build a Birdhouse (Ages 8-12) - May 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Music and Movement with Deb hudgins (all ages) - May 11 & 25 at 11 a.m. hives & honeybees (ages 3+) - May 25 at 4 p.m.

Flower Patch Artwork (ages 4-7)May 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Paint a Bird house (ages 4-7) - May 17 at 3:30 p.m.

STeAM with Buildwave - May 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Fortnite Tournament - May 22 at 6 p.m.

Nature’s Landscape Painting (ages 812) - May 24 at 3:30 p.m.

STORYTIMES (registration required):

Baby Storytime (0-2 years) -

Mondays, May 8 & 22 at 11 a.m.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime (2-4 years) - Monday, May 15 & Wednesday, May24 at 11 a.m.

Baby Bumble - Socialization playgroup (0-2 years) - Tuesdays, May 2 & 16 at 11 a.m.

Toddler Tumble - Socialization playgroup (2-5 years) - Tuesdays, May 9 & 30 at 11 a.m.

DROP-IN PROGRAMS:

Crafty Wednesdays - Wednesday mornings and afternoons

Please visit the Library’s website at uxbridgelibrary.org or call us at 508278-8624 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.

New England Country Music Club dances

The New England Country Music Club has announced their May events. On Sunday, May 7th, "Rachel and the Western Partners" band will perform and on Sunday, May 21st, the "Farmhands" band will play.

Doors open at 12:15 p.m,, music 15 p.m. for both dances. Events will take place at the Progressive Club located at 18 Whitin St., North Uxbridge.

FMI: http://www.Facebook.com/NECountryMusicClub.