News & Notes from the Blanding Library

Bruins PJ Drive Underway
The Mass Board of Library Commissioners, along with DCF/Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons, are once again taking part in the Boston Bruins PJ Drive by collecting NEW pajamas for kids and teens in need from Feb. 1 to March 15.  A donation basket will be located inside the Blanding library for the pajamas, or one may choose to visit the Boston Bruins PJ Amazon Wish List to have their donation sent directly to Cradles to Crayons.   At the end of the drive, all donated pajamas will be picked up and distributed to local kids and teens in need.

Museum Passes and Story Hours
The library is installing a new online system for reserving museum passes. Please call the Blanding at 508-252-4236 if you are experiencing any difficulties with this system. Remember that discount library passes to many local attractions can be borrowed from the library with your library card. Good to know as school vacation week is on the way.

Regular children’s programs in February include Tot Time on Tuesdays at 10:30, Story & Craft hour on Thursdays at 10:30, and LEGOS on Sat. Feb. 8; drop in between 11 and 2:30 and make something special.

Local Author on Feb. 13, at 10:30
Local author Emely Varosky, creator of the children's book series, “Skoshie & Friends”, will read one of her stories followed by a craft on Thurs. Feb. 13 at 10:30.  Open to children ages 3 to 5. Siblings are welcome. No registration needed.  Emely's books include “Strange Wild Beings”, “Just a Small Dragon”, and “Because You Can”, and will be available for purchasing and signing.

Carla Marrero returns Feb. 20, at 10:30
Author/illustrator Carla Marrero returns with her new children's book, “Babs and the Rainbow Realm”.   What happens when the local shelter is set to close?  Will the cats have a place to go?  Come listen as Carla reads this heartwarming tale of love and friendship, followed by a simple craft on Thus. Feb. 20. For children ages 3 and over. No registration needed.

Friends Memberships
Speaking of children’s programs, did you know that many of the programs that the Blanding offers at no cost to local children (and adults too) are made possible through the Friends of the Blanding Library? Membership renewal forms are now being sent out to members of the Friends. We greatly appreciate your renewing your membership in this all-volunteer organization.

With your support, contributions from memberships go to fund benefits and resources at the library. Thanks to membership contributions, these funds help pay for programs for local residents that otherwise the library would not be able to offer. New members are always very welcome as are any additional donations. You can find Friends of the Library membership forms at the front desk at the library. We thank everyone for their contributions.

More about Ancient Greece
Hank Coleman continues his popular history discussion series every Wednesday at 11 am at the library. This season the group is exploring the world of the ancient Greeks. This group is open to all with an interest in history. For more info, contact hjcoleman@comcast.net.

You can find more information under Blanding Library Programs and Events on https://rehobothantiquarian.org/ The Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays. The library will be closed for Presidents’ Day on Mon. Feb. 17.  Phone: 508-252-4236.