Library News
Millbury Public Library
128 Elm St., 508-865-1181. Millburylibrary.org. The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24 – Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults:
Friday, June 6, 6 - 8 p.m. Come join in an adventure at the Spicy Water Distillery for an evening of Dungeons & Dragons. Take on the roles of fictional characters and embark on quests, exploring dungeons, fighting monsters, and discovering treasures. Visit: Millburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/
dungeons-dragons-for-adults-25/ to register.
Recurring events:
Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-4. No registration required.
Stories, fingerplays and sensory playtime.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Gentle stretches and strengthening poses using a chair as a prop. All ages welcome. Pauline Estey of Motus Training is a certified yoga teacher. Registration required. Wednesday, May 28 will be the last class of the season before taking a break for the summer.
Knitting/Crochet Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cribbage Club: Thursdays at 6 p.m. All levels welcome. No registration required.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Thursdays from 3 - 5 p.m. Registration required.
Watercolor Painting, Level 2: Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Build on techniques learned in the beginner class. Must have beginner class or equivalent experience/knowledge. Must attend all four classes. First class is mandatory.
Bring a notebook, all other supplies provided. Registration required.
Special events:
Friends of the Millbury Public Library
Growing a Summer Salad class:
Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. We will walk you through everything you need to know to grow your own tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce.
Genealogy Through DNA: Wednesdays, June 4 - June 25, 6 – 7 p.m. Join genealogist Seema-Jayne Kenney and learn about the cutting-edge science that can help enhance or confirm your paper-based family research.
A mix of history, available tests, testing companies, and using your test results, this hour will get you started on adding DNA as a genealogical resource.
Registration for this event opens Wednesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. To register, call the Millbury Public Library or online at www.millburylibrary.org.
Wood Carving Class: Saturday, June 14 & July 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Steve Berard of New England Woodcarvers Inc., and learn the basics of woodcarving techniques. Steve was awarded “Best in Show” at last year’s Spirit of Wood show, and he will walk you through the process step-by-step, from wood block to finished piece. Registration for this event opens Saturday, May 31 at 9 a.m.
Cribbage Tournament: This competition will pit the Cribbage Club of Millbury against other local libraries’ clubs for a chance to win the coveted trophy to display at their library until the next tournament. Each library in the area will take turns hosting. Wednesday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Millbury Public Library – Registration opened May 8.
Sutton Public Library
The Sutton Public Library is located at 4 Uxbridge Road, 508-865-8752,
suttonpubliclibrary.org.
Recurring events
Baby Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. For babies and caregivers to meet friends, read books and sing songs. No registration needed.
Wednesday Storytime: Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11 a.m. No registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesdays through June 25, 3 - 5:30 p.m. For ages 12 to 18 years. Registration required.
Thursday Storytime: Every Thursday, 10:30 - 11 a.m. No registration needed.
Cribbage Club: Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Beginners or experienced players welcomed.
No registration needed.
Writing Group: Second Thursday of each month, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Join local author Lisa Shea for the writing group. Come bounce your ideas off of other authors and get creative and constructive feedback. For full details about the writing group please visit suttonmass.org/writinggroup/
Special events
Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins: Monday, June 2 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Gear towards ages 1-5 and caregivers. Come sing and dance along with Deb Hudgins! She will share stories and songs that will get you moving and your mind growing! No registration needed.
Amazing Amphibians: Monday, June 23rd from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. When was the last time you felt the cool skin of a frog? Discover more about our local frog, toad and salamander species in this hands-on program. We will learn about the amphibians that live in our state, some of their characteristics and habits, and where they can be found. Registration for this event opens Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m.
