Papermaking Workshop
The Blanding is co-sponsoring a workshop on papermaking with the Carpenter Museum on Sat. Nov. 22 at 10 am. This hands-on family-friendly workshop will be held at Goff Hall (the Blanding Library) for ages 8 and up. You will learn the art of papermaking, explore some examples of early papermaking techniques, and then try your hand at making your own unique paper. Register by emailing Chelsea Johnston at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or by calling the museum at 508-252-3031.
Cookie Swap on Dec. 2
Join us for sharing cookies and conversation at the Blanding’s cookie swap on Tues. Dec. 2, at 6:30. Bring a batch of your specialty cookies – something from a beloved recipe—to share with other bakers and book lovers. Bring your homemade cookies (no store-bought cookies please) and copies of your recipe to share. Please don’t freeze cookies before the event. Space is limited so sign up early!
Holiday Greens Workshop
It’s time to deck the halls! Sharon from Brilliant Dahlia will lead a workshop on making a holiday greens centerpiece on Wed. Dec. 10 at 6:30. Participants should bring a small to medium-sized bowl and small clippers. You may also bring greenery from your property. Registration is required. Call 508-252-4236.
ToileTree in December
Once again, we will be collecting toiletry items for the Rehoboth Food Pantry in December. Bring in your donations of soap, lotion, toothpaste etc. to put on or under the Christmas tree at the library. The Blanding is also a collection point for donations to the food pantry all year long.
Gingerbread Houses
Our popular holiday program for kids returns in December. Children ages 5 to 12 will have a chance to make their own gingerbread house on either Tues. Dec. 9 or Wed. Dec. 10, from 3:30 to 5. Advance registration required. To find out more or to register, call the library at 508-252-4236.
Story Times for Kids
Story Times for children ages 3 and up with Miss Cathy continues at 10:30 on Thursdays. Tot Times with Miss Joyce will be on Tuesdays at 10:30, for children under age 4 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome at both groups. Note that sometimes there are changes to Story Hour and Tot Time programs. Check the calendar on the library’s website for the latest updates.
The next Stories and Songs for Littles (children ages 2-6) will be on Monday Dec. 1 at 10:30.
Ongoing Programs
The weekly history group led by Hank Coleman meets at 11am each Wednesday. Open to all; for more information contact hjcoleman@comcast.net.
The Blanding offers two monthly book groups, one on Monday evenings and one on Wednesday afternoons. Call the library for more information.
Knit Night at the library meets one evening a month from 6:30 to 8. Call the library for the next meeting date. For adults and teens to get together and work on their knitting projects.
You can find more information and news about programs and events at the Blanding Public Library at https://rehobothantiquarian.org/blanding-library/ You can also sign-up for a monthly library email letter on this site.
The Blanding Public Library at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Friday and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Tues. Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Thurs. Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. Library phone: 508-252-4236.
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