Medway Cultural Council Program

Life Lessons with Eleanor Roosevelt. April 28, 2021Images of Eleanor Roosevelt portrayer, Carol Cohen. — Wednesday, April 28th at 7:00 PM
(Virtual Program - 1 hour in length via Zoom)
Join Carol Cohen, for an entertaining and informative visit with Eleanor Roosevelt at 77, looking back at her life and the lessons she shared with people of all ages throughout the world.
The program is part portrayal, part Powerpoint lecture and includes stories not often heard about the first lady of the world.
Carol Cohen teaches at Lesley University and is a published historian, playwright, and owner of an educational consulting company. She is currently writing the book of life lessons from Eleanor Roosevelt.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ugBNmEb3gdiSA4r69

Coming up in June - Mark your Calendars!

Book cover - Michael Twitty - -The Cooking Gene

THURSDAY, JUNE 10th ~ 7:00 - 8:30 PM

The Cooking Gene: Tracing My African American Story Through Food with Michael Twitty

Join a community of 25 public libraries in welcoming Michael Twitty, as he discusses his book, The Cooking Gene. In this unique memoir, African American culinary historian Michael Twitty starts to trace his family history through the story of Southern and American food. Massachusetts-based chef and author Chef Bill will facilitate this event's discussion, sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust, the Medway Public Library and many other Massachusetts libraries.

Please note, registration will close 2 hours prior to this event.

Medway Marches Resources

Social justice, civil rights, and black history:

Books for adults

Social justice, civil rights, and black history:

Books for kids and teens

Announcement

THE MEDWAY LIBRARY WILL REOPEN FOR LIMITED BROWSING ON APRIL 15TH

4:00 - 8:00 on Thursdays & 10:00 - 2:00 on Fridays
Subject to change if COVID numbers rise.
Only browsing will be available inside the library - no computers, study rooms or meeting rooms.
Lower level, including Makerspace, will remain closed.
Books may be checked out on the self-checkout computer, or through the Minuteman Library Network app.
Curbside pickup will continue to be available

When Browsing:

Please stand at least 6 feet away at all times from others not in your household
Masks are required for all patrons age 2 and older. Children under 2 should be in strollers or carried by their caretaker.
If you can't wear a mask, staff will be glad to assist you with curbside pickup.

Important Update

The Medway Public Library is currently closed, but we're happy to provide outside pickup of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs!
You may request items online through the catalog, by emailing medway@minlib.net or by calling 508-533-3218. When you have an item "Ready for Pickup", either call the library to schedule a specific time to get it, or click the link below.
Reach out to us between 10 am - 7 pm Monday - Thursday, or Friday from 10 am - 2 pm.

Click this link to schedule a pickup.

Makerspace

Learn more about all the library has to offer in our Makerspace -- including 3D printers, Digital Image Converter, Sewing Machines, and so much more. Check out more Makerspace details and upcoming events here...

words STEAM Thursday and Comets. picture of comet flying in between 2 planets

New - STEAM Thursday April 29th @4pm - 3rd Grade and up Click here to register

Medway Balloon Society information

April Photography Challenge

OH Shoot Photography Group April Challenge: DOUBLE TAKE. Double Takes Did you ever have a head snapping moment while driving or walking someplace new and you do a double take at a curiosity? That's what we are looking for this month for our April photo challenge. The odd but true object or something you find somewhere that just seems unusual can make for a compelling picture. Having a smart phone always at the ready makes capturing the unexpected easier than ever . These moments can take us by surprise and so we won't focus so much on composition but are looking for whimsey. Keep your eyes open this month for things in unexpected places and if you can't find anything out of the ordinary, there are no rules that say you can't compose one yourself. Have fun. — Share up to three of your weekly favorites by 1 PM each Saturday and they'll be uploaded to the April Photo Album on Facebook later that day. Please send them to sallison@minlib.net.

Important Community Meeting for Medway Residents

Town of Medway Seal, Text: Master Plan Community Forum, May 24, 7:00 PM — Come and join the Medway Master Plan Committee for its first community-wide forum to let your voice be heard. This will be a virtual meeting. More information can be found by visting this Town of Medway page that is dedicated to the Master Plan.

Virtual Visits

Monthly Kit Schedule

Our grab-and-go kits are supported in part by the Walpole CFCE and the Medway Cultural Council.

Cross stitch video link: https://bit.ly/3rTNOCk

April kit schedule

Computer Use

Now offering computer + hotspot bundle lending

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Just contact the library via email to medway@minlib.net or phone at 508-533-3218. And don't forget, all of our magazines can be checked out too - even the most recent issues!