March 28, 2024

News and Notes from the Blanding Library

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New Services at the Library
The Blanding has two new services at the library:  Mango Language Learning App and a document scanner. Mango is an online language-learning tool that you can access from a computer, your phone, or other device.  You can use Mango at the library, but you can practice your language wherever there is an Internet connection.

Mango is personalized and adapted to you, providing the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best.  Get started by setting up an account at  https://connect.mangolanguages.com/blanding-free/start .  This service is free to Rehoboth library card holders.

The library has a new document scanner available at one of our computers in the Adult Fiction room.  You'll be able to scan your own documents and either print them, add them to an email account, or download them to a portable storage device like a thumb drive.  Scanning is free, and printing is 25ȼ per page.  There will be a one-hour time limit when others are waiting to use a computer.

Story Walk Returns
March comes in like a lion an goes out like a lamb. Our Story Walk will return to the library’s front garden area upon the arrival of Spring!  This is a great way for families to share a story and enjoy the outdoors together.

Baby Toddler Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30
Miss Joyce shares songs, finger play, stories and more. Children up to age 4 and their caregivers join us in the hall for a fun, interactive program. It’s a great way to meet other families and introduce little ones to the love of language and reading.

Story Hour, Thursdays at 10:30
This story and craft hour is for children ages 3 and older. Listen to several stories and make a craft. Great for socialization for both children and adults. Please register so we know how many supplies to provide.

LEGOS are Back!  
On Sat. March 25 from 11 to 2, you bring your imagination and we will supply the LEGOS. For all ages.

New! Cornhole on March 29
Cornhole isn’t just for summer. Register and stop by at 5:30 on Wed. March 29 to enjoy indoor cornhole. Multiple boards will be set up so that everyone gets a chance to play and practice their new-found skills. This event will be led by Christian Rivera, a cornhole enthusiast and seasoned player who will teach the fundamentals as well as tips for game play. Suitable for those from 5 years and up (adults included). Beginners welcome! 

History Discussion Group
Hank Coleman is continuing the history discussion group on the Civil War at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at the library. Reconstruction is the next topic on the agenda. This group is open to all with an interest in history.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd. in Rehoboth, is open from Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays. www.blandinglibrary.net or call 508-252-4236.

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