Stoughton Public Library Announces May Programs

Press release from Stoughton Public Library:

April 27, 2021

WELCOME BACK!

The Stoughton Public Library building is open to our patrons for browsing and computer use, by appointment, the following hours: Wednesdays, 5-7pm, Thursdays 2-4pm, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-12pm. Same day appointments can be made by calling the library at 781-344-2711. Please enter the building through the front door only as all services and collections have been contained on the first floor.

DATABASE AND ONLINE SERVICES NEWS

The Stoughton Public Library is now offering free online access to The Wall Street Journal. Visit our website for details on how to set up an account. Ancestry Library Edition has extended remote access to Stoughton library card patrons through June, 2021. With its Community Read initiative, Overdrive has donated collections of simultaneous use e-books and audiobooks to libraries around the world. For more details and to register for programs, visit the Event Calendar on our website www.stoughton.org/library or give the library a call at 781-344-2711.

LIBRARY VIRTUAL ART GALLERY FEATURES DELORES STATON AND NANCY WLUKA

Delores Staton started painting to offset the stress of the real estate world. Her study of watercolor was enhanced through classes with Nancy Sargent Howell, Carla Carey and Beverly Rippel. Her study of French Literature instilled in her a love for French Impressionism. She believes that art should not dictate but open the way for personal revelation. For Delores art is an expression of feeling, an emotional out-pouring. She loves vibrant color.

Nancy Wluka is a Graduate of Rhode Island School of Design Adult Education and New England School of Art and now explores Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Photography and Collage. She invites viewers of her art to experience a new world through vision and touch and indulge themselves in the emotions of each piece.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Wednesday, May 5th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Virtual Book Discussion. This month's selection is, An Elderly Woman Who Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten. The book is available through at the library as well as electronically on the library's free Libby App. It is also on the library's circulating Kindles that are available for check out. Register on the library’s Event Calendar.
Saturday, May 8th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Virtual Card Making with Christine. We will create unique greeting cards together on Zoom. The library will provide the supplies for registrants via our Front Porch Pickup.

Mondays, May 3, 10, 17 from 12:30-1:30pm. EasyFitness with Carolina. Join Certified Personal Trainer and exercise instructor Carolina Pokraka as she shows you how to stretch and strengthen using dumbbells or common household objects. Registration via the library’s Event Calendar is required. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the class.

Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18 from 12:30-1:30pm. Zumba with Carolina. Join Certified Personal Trainer and exercise instructor Carolina Pokraka for a fun, high-energy Zumba class. Registration via the library’s Event Calendar is required. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the class.
Wednesday, May 19th from 6:00-7:00pm. Your Consumer Rights. A member of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Community Engagement team will speak about our rights as consumers, including: retail rights, debt collection, credit information and fraud. Registration via the library’s Event Calendar is required. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the class.

Wednesday, May 26th from 6:00-7:30pm. ‘The Year in Film: 1981, A 40-Year Retrospective of Swan Songs, Sequels, and New Beginnings’. Stoughton's own film historian Frank Mandosa takes a look back at the films of 1981. From the original Raiders of the Lost Ark to Chariots of Fire, Stripes to On Golden Pond, 1981 was a great year for action movies, sophomoric comedies and epic historical tales. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to this event.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Saturday May 1, 2021 @ 2:30 PM. Virtual Coffee with Chewbacca. Draw Chewbacca step-by-step, with the instructor, then paint your portrait of everyone's favorite galactic furry with brewed coffee or paint. Bonus: Printable PDF of "Wash Your Hans" to color at home! This program is for teens in Grades 6-12 and Adults.

Tuesday May 11, 2021 @3:30 PM. Virtual Brush Lettering DIY (Part 3 of 4). Learn the basic techniques of brush lettering with Wanita to build upon your drawing skills! This is a 4-week course (1 sign-up for all 4 sessions); Kits are limited and will be available to pick up (which will include the multimedia paper pad and 3 brush pens to learn with). This program is for teens in Grades 6-12 and Adults.

Wednesday May 12, 2021 @3:30 PM. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Do you want to be a Teen Leader in the library? Join TAB for volunteer and leadership experience! Register for the meeting link and more information. Open to Grades 6-12.

Saturday May 15, 2021 @ 2:30 PM. Virtual Gnome Desk Buddy. Using objects in the craft kit, participants will make a cute stuffed Gnome to park on their desk or nightstand. There is no sewing involved in this craft and the mess will be minimal! This program is for teens in Grades 6-12 and Adults.

Wednesday May 19, 2021 @ 4:00 PM. Baby Yoda Finger Puppets. Join Mandy from Wicked Good Henna where she will teach you how to make a Baby Yoda finger puppet! Open to teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited; sign up for the zoom meeting link and kits. This program is for teens in Grades 6-12.

Friday May 21, 2021 @3:00 PM. Virtual Cooking with Chef Julie – Brownies. Join us virtually as we cook from scratch with Chef Julie! Attendees will need a large microwaveable mug, a microwave, and to get ingredients for the recipe in order to participate from home. This program is for teens in Grades 6-12.

Monday May 24, 2021@ 4:00 PM. Virtual Sculpt a Sloth. Chill out with Pop up Art School and sculpt a friendly sloth with air dry clay. Build the sloth using basic forms and add texture to bring your sloth to life. Finish your sloth during the class with acrylic paint on wet clay. This program is for teens in Grades 6-12.

Tuesday May 25, 2021 @3:30 PM. Virtual Brush Lettering DIY (Part 4 of 4). Learn the basic techniques of brush lettering with Wanita to build upon your drawing skills! This is a 4-week course (1 sign-up for all 4 sessions); Kits are limited and will be available to pick up (which will include the multimedia paper pad and 3 brush pens to learn with). This program is for teens in Grades 6-12 and Adults.

Wednesday May 26, 2021 @3:30 PM. Virtual Teen Book Club. Do you enjoy reading? Do you want to discover your next favorite read? Join us for our new Teen Bookish Book Club inspired by our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! This program is for teens in Grades 6-12.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Monday, May 3 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Virtual Family Star Wars Trivia for ages 6 and up. Join host Olivia Chartrand of Virtual Games Girl as she hosts a family friendly Star Wars Trivia event. Teams can be individual or include the whole family. Questions are geared for ages 6 years and up but all are welcome. This is a low pressure, for fun only, Trivia event and no prizes will be awarded - but plenty of fun will be had!

Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 10-10:30 am. Virtual Family Storytime. Join Ms. Amy and Ms. Stacey for a fun filled family storytime over Zoom! Participants will listen to stories, sing, & dance! Stories are geared towards ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome! Weekly sign-up required. Register online and an email with the Zoom Link will be sent one hour prior to the event.

Wednesdays, May 5, 12 & 19 from 10:30-11:30 am. Virtual Zumba for ages 4-8. Certified Personal Trainer and Zumba Instructor Carolina Pokraka will lead children in a fun, engaging exercise class filled with music! Please have children wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and have water nearby. Parents are encouraged to join. This is a Zoom event and registration is required. SIGN UP ONCE FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS. The Zoom link will be sent out one hour prior to the event.

Wednesday, May 5 from 6:30-7 pm. Virtual Pajama Storytime. Join Ms. Amy & Ms. Stacey for bedtime stories and songs! Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend. Stories are geared towards ages 2-6, but all ages welcome. This is a live Zoom event and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the event.

Thursdays & Saturdays, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 from 10:30-11 am. Storytime in Halloran Park. Join us for stories in Halloran Park every Thursday and Saturday at 10:30, weather permitting. Halloran Park is located on Pierce St. in Stoughton. Bring a blanket to sit on or an umbrella for shade. We ask that while attending storytime that masks are used and social distancing is observed. No sign up required.

Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 1-2 pm. Curious George Storytime Series in Halloran Park for 3–5-year-olds. What's more FUN than taking an outdoor adventure each week (weather permitting) with our little monkey friend CURIOUS GEORGE!!! Join Carol Carver of Self Help, Inc., CFCE, each week we for a continuous - curious journey by reading our book... along with songs, movement, art and a lil' bit of monkey-ing around FUN in a small group gathering!!! This is a 4-week session. Register by contacting Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 ext. 1811 or ccarver@selfhelpinc.org. This event is for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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