The Book Drop: August 2025 Edition
- WMCT-TV News
- Aug 5, 2025
- 2 min read
Welcome to The Book Drop: August 2025 Edition!
This month is packed with exciting programs, book clubs, and summer surprises at the library! From creating your own video game to joining a Mario Kart tournament, there’s something for everyone - kids, teens, and adults alike.
The Marlborough Public Library will be hosting a FANTABULOUS carnival this month! Have a listen in on an exclusive interview with Erin Bassler for details on this event.
Programs for this Month:
- Intro to Pocket Forests: August 9th at 10AM
- Melodious Zach Performs The Beach Boys: August 9th at 2PM
- Interactive Super Mario Bros. Movie Screening: August 14th at 3PM
- Video Game Design with Scratch: August 19th at 2PM
- Mario Kart Tournament: August 20th at 1PM
- Brick Mania LEGO Party: August 23rd at 12PM
This Months Book Clubs:
- Undiscovered Realms: “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells (August 6th at 6:30 PM)
- Adult Book Club: “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin (August 12th at 6PM and August 14th at 11AM)
- Pride Book Club: Exploring the works of Audre Lorde (August 11th at 6PM)
- High Strangeness: Discussing The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (August 27th at 6:30PM)
- Children’s Book Club: “Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!” by Dan Gutman (August 21st at 5:30PM)
Staff Beach Reads:
- "Death Valley" by Melissa Broder: Grief, hallucinations, and spiritual cactus journeys
- "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry: Predictable romances with depth
- "Heartstopper" by Alice Oseman: YA graphic novel romance
- "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Not your typical beach read... but hey, it works!
Local Reading Spots in Marlborough:
Don’t forget to check out spots like Word on the Street, Trombettas, and the Lions Club Reading Trail near the Marlborough Community Gardens.
Summer Challenge: Find Gordon!
Spot hidden Gordons around local businesses, log them on Beanstack, and earn raffle tickets!
With so much going on in the month of August, we hope you stay hydrated and cool as we reach the end of the summer! Stay chilled, and we hope to see YOU at the library!
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