Adult and Kid Fun at the MacKay Library & More

1. Happening Friday: Looking to join a community of readers? MacKay Library will host its book discussion on Friday at noon. The Novel Conversations book group reads one book a month and meets the first Friday of the month.

2. For the Kids: The MacKay library also hosts an outdoor story time from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday. Children ages 2 and up are welcome to join for stories, puppets and songs in the garden at MacKay, weather permitting.

3. What People Are Saying: “Jilly Martin is a natural star, beautiful voice, wonderful stage presence, I wish her the best of luck in her try out,” Mary Jo Stranton said on “Chelmsford Resident Guaranteed an ‘American Idol’ Audition.”

4. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely before noon Friday, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. A half-inch of rain is possible.

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, we chatted college finances with an expert. Have questions about paying for college? You can view the transcript here.