By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library recently hosted a Recycled Sweater Mitten Workshop where participants could transform any sweater into a cozy pair of mittens. This hands-on and eco-friendly crafting experience was completely free of charge and all were welcome to attend.
Spicing things up at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of the fall and holiday season filled the air in the Community Room at the Sherborn Library, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who offers an array of...
Sherborn’s serene Watercolor Class debut
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn community members were in for a tranquil and relaxing evening at the beginning of the month as the Sherborn Library hosted their first Watercolor Class. Cosponsored by the Sherborn Council on Aging, this much anticipated event filled up rather quickly,...
A not-so-scary good time at SPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fun, not-so-spooky treat this past Tuesday, October 31st, as the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Halloween Storytime for all to come and enjoy. Mini ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more filled the Nora’s Treehouse room...
SPL holds Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library hosted some friendly competition throughout the month of October with their 4th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition! Starting on October 13th, families had up to ten days to craft and carve their pumpkins to be submitted into the contest.
Exploring pies at Sherborn Library
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of sweetness in the air lured young bakers to the Sherborn community room on Wednesday, August 2nd. Scents of fresh lemon, lime, and a sugary crust awaited their arrival, it was a perfect day to make pies. Kate Shepherd...
Bates tells campfire stories
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Campfire stories are unlike any other; they are stories that are passed down from generation to generation, it’s something that as a kid you listen and understand to then share with friends and family of your own.
Throughout...
Sherborn Library says goodbye to Maureen Hayes
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
A whirlwind of emotions floated through the air last Friday at the Sherborn Library. Locals and fellow librarians gathered together in the community room to say goodbye to the beloved Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Hayes. Everyone in attendance came to celebrate...
Women bring world jazz to Sherborn Library
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As of last Wednesday night, July 5th, the Friends of the Sherborn Library officially kicked off their Summer Concert Series with Women in World Jazz! It was the perfect night for this summer series to begin as the sun finally hung...
Ted Reinstein talks baseball history
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Ted Reinstein, journalist, author, and speaker, captivated his audience at the Sherborn Public Library on Thursday, June 29, with an historical presentation based on his book, Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier. Reinstein, a member of...
Fun at the Craft Fair
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
After six long years, the annual Sherborn Library Arts and Crafts Fair returned to the Sherborn Library grounds this past Saturday. The fair offered a unique variety of arts, crafts, plants, children’s activities, and a lot of different and delicious food...
Sherborn celebrates library grand re-opening
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m., the Town of Sherborn dedicated its renovated and expanded library. Positioned on the balcony of the main room, the Dover-Sherborn Regional School Band opened the program with a rousing “Star Spangled Banner.” Trustee Emeritus Bruce Eckman then began...
Border collies fly at Sherborn Library
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
This past Saturday, Sherborn families gathered together outside of the Sherborn Library, bonding over coffee and donuts. All of the attendees eagerly anticipated the event of the day: The High Flying Dogs led by Mike Piazza. Piazza is the number one professional K-9 frisbee performer...
First look at the Sherborn Library
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
After nearly six and a half years, the doors to the Sherborn Library finally reopened this past Monday, March 20th. Sherborn locals lined up outside the library doors anticipating the long awaited reopening.
Rounds of applause erupted as...
Sweet Meadow Farm hosts Sherborn storytime
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Sherborn kids recently hopped into Friday with a special morning storytime hosted at Sweet
Meadow Farm. Children’s Librarian Jessica George (aka Miss Jess) from the Sherborn Library
led an energetic and enriching morning of sharing stories, songs, and games.
Young visitors to the farm made their way past horses and cows upstairs...
Sherborn Library hosts Trunk or Treat
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
With Halloween right around the corner, children are looking for opportunities to celebrate early -- and the Friends of the Sherborn Library and Sherborn Library Children's Programming Committee were recently glad to oblige.
Costumes prepared and treat buckets at the ready, kids...
Sherborn Film Club gets fantastic results
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With movie theaters across the country closed, it is becoming increasingly difficult for even the most critically lauded film to break into the cultural zeitgeist. And while COVID-19 lockdowns have kept everyone in the house, the increasing number of streaming platforms people have, combined with the...
Snow Sisters visit Sherborn kids
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
It is every girl’s dream to meet her favorite fairy-tale princess. On Saturday, January 11, some of those dreams came true as dozens of kids visited to the Sherborn Library to meet the Snow Sisters. The princesses came with stories, songs, and more for the kids in attendance.
Children arrived...
First Sherborn Friendstoberfest a hit
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Supporters of the Sherborn Library travelled to Powisset Farm on Friday, October 4, to celebrate Friendstoberfest. A social Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser put on by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, the event was held in lieu of the group’s annual Friendsgiving celebration.
Despite the cold weather, people came out...
Sherborn, meet Toto
