Taylor Swift by the Book--The Literature Behind the Lyrics

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau will deliver a fascinating presentation based on their recent book, Taylor Swift by......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau will deliver a fascinating presentation based on their recent book, Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets. Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections. Learn about the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting. Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Feder, the author of five books, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. Tatreau is an actor, singer, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. Register directly on Zoom HERE RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/taylor-swift-by-the-book-the-literature-behind-the-lyrics/

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Baby/Toddler Playgroup

Babies and toddlers under 2 with a caregiver are welcome to come and meet new friends, and play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-playgroup-101/

Sweatt Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Monday Crafternoon

Kids age 5-12 are invited to come by after school for a drop in craft in the children's program room.  https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-crafternoon/

Children's Program Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Mother Goose on the Loose

Children from birth-age 3 with a caregiver are welcome to join in on this fun storytime for our littlest patrons! Mother Goose on the Loose is a thirty minute early literacy program that uses rhymes, stories, music, and movement to support your child's development. ......More

Children from birth-age 3 with a caregiver are welcome to join in on this fun storytime for our littlest patrons! Mother Goose on the Loose is a thirty minute early literacy program that uses rhymes, stories, music, and movement to support your child's development. No registration required. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mother-goose-on-the-loose-65/

Sweatt Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Page Turners Book Club

Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a lunchtime book club meeting. Bring your lunch and enjoy a discussion of this month's book selection, along with accompanying activities. This month we will be reading Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass. Copies of the book will......More

Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a lunchtime book club meeting. Bring your lunch and enjoy a discussion of this month's book selection, along with accompanying activities. This month we will be reading Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk.  https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/page-turners-book-club-18/

Children's Program Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Free IT Help Office Hours

The Fiske Public Library is hosting Free IT Help “Office Hours” every Tuesday evening 5:00-7:30 p.m. where IT expert Ben Elliot will be available to help with any and all IT-related things in an informal setting. Due to the popularity of this free service and increase......More

The Fiske Public Library is hosting Free IT Help “Office Hours” every Tuesday evening 5:00-7:30 p.m. where IT expert Ben Elliot will be available to help with any and all IT-related things in an informal setting. Due to the popularity of this free service and increase in wait times for patrons, Ben is switching to appointments rather than first-come first-serve help. He has created an easy to use website for booking appointments! Please visit his page at: https://befreeit.org Click the "Schedule Help Now" button or the "Get Help" button it will lead to https://appt.befreeit.org to make appointments. Going forward, he will still take walk-ins, but will start prioritizing the people that make appointments to come in during his hours.Some example uses for these office hours might be: Education *How to use Websites/Apps/Computers/Phones/Tablets/Smart Watches/etc. (Including that gift you just got for the holidays or a Birthday) *How to manage Emails and clean up a messy inbox by deleting in bulk and unsubscribing (1000+ emails is a scary thing to see every day) *How to get photos from your phone/computer onto something physical like a photo album with help from a USB Drive (AKA Thumb Drive/Flash Drive) and Walmart for a thoughtful holiday gift *How to manage passwords securely and easily for those HUNDREDS of logins we all have by using password managers (like the one in your web browser or my favorite: Bitwarden) *IT Experimenting - time to just play around and test things with the reassurance that someone can support you if you run into issues Research *Support for finding the resources needed to learn complex tools/skills like spreadsheets, programming, video editing, etc. *Help finding technology that will meet your needs and some starting price estimates *Help identifying files on your device so you can organize/delete them without worry Tech Support *Diagnosing and finding solutions to any and all issues like slow speeds, unwanted pop-ups, security concerns, computer not booting, can’t connect to Wifi, etc *PC tune ups and maintenance *Password resets for locked Computers (For when you just can’t find that password!) *Recovering deleted files (Luck may required here) *Virus removal/prevention *Migrating to a new phone/computer Referrals *Recommendations to websites, nearby vendors, or more if something requires more specialized professional help Some examples of how I will NOT be using this time would be: Large, resource-intensive projects *Building Websites, Apps, etc (Though I can help get your research started and find resources!) *Doing bulk services for commercial gain (These hours are for Residential IT only) *Dishonest/Illegal activities *Cheating on homework assignments by doing them for you (Though I can provide guidance) *Stealing, hacking, breaking into phones/computers https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/free-it-help-office-hours-96/

Homework Center Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Meeting of the Fiske Library Board of Trustees. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/library-board-of-trustees-meeting-15/

Genealogy Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Magic Storymakers

https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/magic-storymakers-20/

Sweatt Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he talks about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an icon......More

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he talks about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard. Growing up in Aquinnah Wampanoag, Joseph Lee grappled with what it means to be an Indigenous person in the world today, especially as tribal land, culture, and community face new threats. Starting with the story of his own tribe, which is from the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, Lee tackles key questions around Indigenous identity and the stubborn legacy of colonialism. Lee weaves his own story—and that of his family—with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like. Register now to hear directly from the author himself as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land. About the Author: Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-power-and-the-search-for-indigenous-identity-with-award-winning-journalist-joseph-lee/

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Preschool Storytime

Kids age 3-5 are invited to join Ms. Sara for weekly themed stories, songs, and crafts.  https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-113/

Sweatt Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Friends of the Fiske Library Monthly Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Fiske. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/friends-of-the-fiske-library-monthly-meeting-18/

Genealogy Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093

Book Bingo

Kids age 5-12 are invited to come play a few rounds of Bingo for a chance to win books. https://fiskelib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-bingo-5/

Sweatt Room Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, MA, 02093