The Book Drop: August 2026 Edition

Welcome to The Book Drop - Your August Update from the Marlborough Public Library!

Join Matt from the Marlborough Public Library as he walks you through everything happening this August - from creative workshops, fitness programs, book clubs for all ages, and a special spotlight on this year's "Little M Carnival". Plus, learn about this month's featured author, Suzanne Collins, and discover our librarians' "Anti-Staff Picks" - books they just couldn't get into. Let's get into it!

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Library Hours:

The Marlborough Public Library is located at 35 West Main Street, and is open:

- Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 8PM

- Friday & Saturday: 9AM - 5PM

- Closed on Sundays for the summer

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Donation Days:

The Friends of the Library will be accepting donations on:

- Wednesday, August 5 (12PM - 2PM)

- Saturday, August 15 (10AM - 2PM)

Please bring donations only during these designated collection times.

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Programs & Events:

- Flower Necklace Workshop: Saturday, August 1 @ 10AM

Create your own flower necklace with Sue Underwood from Mystic Moon Beads.

- Homemade Sugar Scrub Workshop (Teens): Monday, August 3 @ 3PM

Make your own homemade sugar scrub in this hands-on teen program.

- Computers & Internet for Beginners - Basics 101: Tuesday, August 4 @ 1PM

Learn computer fundamentals and gain confidence using a mouse and basic computer peripherals.

- Undiscovered Realms Movie Night - "They Live": Friday, August 14 @ 7PM

Join us for John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi film.

- Outdoor Fitness Club: Saturday, August 15 @ 9:30AM

A free monthly outdoor fitness session for adults and teens on the library lawn.

- Chocolate Exploration with Kim Larkin: Thursday, August 20 @ 1PM

Discover the history, flavors, and science behind everyone's favorite treat.

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Adult Book Clubs:

- The Meet Cute (Romance): Monday, August 3 @ 6PM

"Meant to Be" by Emily Giffin

- Undiscovered Realms (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Wednesday, August 5 @ 6:30PM"

The Saint of Bright Doors" by Vajra Chandrasekera

- Pride Book Club: Monday, August 10 @ 6PM

"Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality" by Julia Shaw

- Great Reads (General Fiction/Nonfiction): Tuesday, August 11 @ 6PM & Thursday, August 13 @ 11AM

"Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

- High Strangeness (Horror/Weird Fiction): Wednesday, August 26 @ 6:30PM

"Frankenstein in Baghdad" by Ahmed Saadawi

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Children's & Teen Book Clubs:

- Dewey Decimators: Thursday, August 27 @ 6PM

"The Secret of Kells" (Graphic Novel) by Samuel Sattin

- Manga Mania: Tuesday, August 11 @ 4PM

"Spy x Family" by Tatsuya Endo

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Author Spotlight: Suzanne Collins

This month, Matt celebrates the birthday of Suzanne Collins, author of "The Hunger Games". Learn about her career in children's television, the lasting impact of her bestselling dystopian series, and the upcoming film adaptation of "Sunrise on the Reaping".

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"Little M Carnival" Spotlight

Get an inside look at this year's "Little M Carnival" with Teen Librarian Erin Bassler!

Learn about:

- Carnival games and ticket prizes

- New raffle baskets featuring prizes from local businesses

- Plushies, LEGO sets, LED flower crowns, and more

- Face painting, caricature artist, friendship bracelet crafts, chalk art, and photo opportunities

- Food trucks, free popcorn, and the return of the dunk tank

Saturday, August 22nd from 12PM - 3PM

Rain or shine!

Bring your friends and family as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading with one of the library's biggest events of the year.

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Staff Selections - Anti-Staff Picks

This month, we're trying something different! Instead of recommending favorite books, our librarians share books that just didn't work for them. From bestselling thrillers and romantasy to literary fiction and nonfiction, hear what our staff disliked - and why. Remember: reading is personal, and every book has its fans!

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From everyone at the Marlborough Public Library, thank you for watching. Have a wonderful August, enjoy the final weeks of Summer Reading, and we hope to see YOU at the library!

Watch the newest episode here!