Southwick Public Library Calendar

Drop by any time during open hours to drop off items for our collection for the Southwick Animal Shelter. 

The shelter is especially in need of: 

paper towels

bleach

blankets

canned cat food

canned dog food

dry cat food 

dry dog food

“Keep Me Posted” Book Club: When you sign up for this book club you will receive a copy of the book (book title TBD). In a few days, you will also receive a mysterious letter in the mail. Do NOT open the letter unless the envelope says it’s time.

Foul Play Murder Mystery Co. is here to host a virtual game, "Wanderstar." Meet up in "The Frontier Star System" at a watering hole that attracts smugglers, gamblers, merchants and crew members.

There is so much to look at- how do you begin researching your family history? Let us fill you in on the basic steps to getting started. We'll cover where to begin, how to organize your research, and we will cover the common types of records and documents you'll run into.

The Zoo In Forest Park’s Zoo On The Go: Meet a variety of different ambassador animals that live in the zoo. Learn about their adaptations, behavior, habitats, diets and their status in the wild. Animal ambassadors could include mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and arthropods.

The Zoo In Forest Park’s Zoo On The Go: Meet a variety of different ambassador animals that live in the zoo. Learn about their adaptations, behavior, habitats, diets and their status in the wild. Animal ambassadors could include mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and arthropods.

Is your pet cute? Of course they are! Send in your pet photos to get entered into the contest! We will be collecting photos from July 12-July 23. Email your picture to southwicklibrary@comcast.net or drop it off in person.

The book club will meet in person at the library. July's book is "The Lost Girls of Paris" by Pam Jenoff. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. 

Learn how to make tiger or zebra stripe tie dye pillow case. All materials provided. You can also create your own design and choose to bring your own clean white shirt if desired.

Play to win this Harry Potter Trivia Game! Trivia Brothers is hosting this virtual game. You can choose where you want the story to go. Play individually or in teams, one device to answer questions per team (using a phone, tablet or computer). No special app is needed.

Color and Chat is back (and it's now Craft and Chat)- minus the cookies! This program will be held in person. 

Gather ‘round the virtual campfire with Jeff Belanger, one of New England’s premiere storytellers! For over 20 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard.

Join the Children's Museum Easton virtually as they investigate the science of hibernation and migration of animals from local ecosystems (and some afar).  Discover how important migration is to the survival of many species with fun and exciting activities!

Join the Children's Museum Easton virtually as they investigate the science of hibernation and migration of animals from local ecosystems (and some afar). Discover how important migration is to the survival of many species with fun and exciting activities!

Voting for the best photo runs from July 26-July 30. Come in any of those days and cast your vote! The winning pet will receive a special prize!

Registration is required.

July's Book is "The Endless Summer Cookbook" by Katie Lee. Copies will be available late June for checkout.

Copies of the cookbook will be available in early July.

Please be advised:  Neither the food served at cookbook club, and prepared in home kitchens, nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or the local public health agency.

We will be reading "Turtles All the Way Down," by John Green. You will receive a copy of the book when you sign up, which is free as long as you attend the meeting. Meet outside for a pizza-picnic, book discussion and games. Rain date August 3.