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Boylston Public Library In The Loop - October 5, 2022
Schools and Libraries
October 7, 2022
From: Boylston Public Library
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1pm
Join us for a discussion of The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive. During this special Book Club event, Kate will be joining us via Zoom from her home in England. She is also well known for The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Join in person or online with some questions as we enjoy Kate's work. Registration required
Thursday, Oct. 6, 11-11:45pm
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11-11:45am
Those toddling two and three-year olds will love this active and fun Story Time inside the library! Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11-11:45pm
Join us for this hands-on Story Time program geared for you curious and tenacious four to five year olds. Children will participate in different activities that provide room to explore concepts presented in the stories through STEM activities. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 11-11:45pm
Infants and toddlers aged 0-23 months are invited to this musical program specially designed to engage the tiniest library users while developing early literacy skills. Registration required; space is limited. If you prefer to join us online, you can sign up for the Zoom link upon registration.
Online Program: War in Ukraine
Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30-7:30
Join Crystal H. Brown, Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Social Science and Policy Studies Department at WPI, for an examination of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Dr. Brown will discuss the complex relationship between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States by highlighting what the war in Ukraine means for international politics and state sovereignty. Ukraine is vital to Russia because it is a transit country for energy from Russia to Europe. As China rises to power, Russia could be surrounded by powerful China to the East and the US-backed NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to the West—two major world powers. As Ukraine pivots to join the EU and thus NATO, Russia has become more insecure as “enemies” could be at its border and potentially control its energy supply to Europe. Vladimir Putin’s goal is to secure Russia’s border against NATO and re-establish its role as a world superpower. The complexities facing the world today are an offshoot of Cold War politics that are re-merging with transitions in power dynamics in international relations. This program is online only; registration required.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 10am-5pm
New activity kits for kids are available all day Saturday while supplies last!
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2-5pm
The Boyston Library presents the first annual Fall Festival! Celebrate all things local on the Boylston Common with live music, local vendors, farms, artists, a book sale, and kids activities. Redemption Rock Brewery will be there with local brews! (Vendors may accept cash or Venmo only.) Sponsored by the Boylston Public Library Foundation, Inc. and co-sponsored by Creative Event Services.