The Book Drop: March 2026 Edition
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Welcome to The Book Drop - Your March Update from the Marlborough Public Library!
Join Matt from the Marlborough Public Library as he shares the latest updates, upcoming programs, book clubs, and staff reading recommendations. This episode includes everything from insect taxidermy and mushroom cultivation to board game swaps, wire tree art, and a major regional reading initiative bringing multiple libraries together. There’s a lot happening at MPL this month - let’s dive in.
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Library Hours:
The Marlborough Public Library is located at 35 West Main Street, and open:
- Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
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Donation Days:
The Friends of the Library will be accepting donations on:
- Wednesday the 4th
- Saturday the 21st
Please try to reserve donations for these designated days whenever possible, as it helps our volunteers tremendously.
Looking for deals? Visit the perpetual book sale in the Library Café on the second floor behind the welcome desk.
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Programs & Events:
- Insect Taxidermy (Tween/Teen Program): Wednesday the 4th
Learn the art of preserving and displaying insects in this hands-on program designed for tweens and teens.
- Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation: Saturday the 14th @ 10 AM
Discover the fascinating world of fungi and learn the basics of growing your own mushrooms.
- Teen Advisory Board: Monday the 16th @ 5:30 PM
Teens can help shape the future of the library by sharing ideas for programs, collections, and events.
- Board Game Swap & Play: Saturday the 21st @ 1:30 PM
Trade board games and stay to play with fellow enthusiasts.
- Wire Tree Art Workshop: Monday the 23rd @ 5:30 PM Local artist Ryan Kelly (Wire by Ryan) will teach participants how to create beautiful wire tree sculptures. Just bring a rock for the base!
- Declaration of Independence: Path to Our Precious Freedoms: Tuesday the 24th @ 6 PM
In partnership with the Marlborough Historical Society, explore the story behind the Declaration of Independence and the events that shaped American history.
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Adult Book Clubs:
- The Meet Cute (Romance Book Club): Monday the 2nd @ 6 PM
"The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion
- Undiscovered Realms (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Wednesday the 4th @ 6 PM
"Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark
- Pride Book Club: Monday the 9th @ 6 PM
"Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" by Tourmaline
- Great Reads Book Club: Tuesday the 10th @ 6 PM and Thursday the 12th @ 11 AM
"The Barbizon" by Paulina Bren
- High Strangeness (Horror & Weird Fiction): Wednesday the 25th @ 6:30 PM "Ubik" by Philip K. Dick
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Children’s Book Clubs:
- Book Bunch: Wednesday the 25th @ 4 PM and Saturday the 20th @ 3 PM
"Nate the Great and the Missing Key" by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
- Dewey Decimators: Thursday the 26th @ 6 PM
"Schoolbot 9000" by Sam Hepburn
- Once Upon a Book Club: Friday the 27th @ 4 PM
"Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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Teen Book Clubs:
- Manga Mania: Tuesday the 10th @ 4 PM
"Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiko Azuma
- Tween Tales: Wednesday the 11th @ 5 PM
"The Enigma Girls" by Candace Fleming
- Read, Connect, Create: Thursday the 19th @ 4 PM
"Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol
(Session two of two with themed activities)
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One Book, One Borough:
The Marlborough Public Library, Northborough Free Library, Westborough Public Library, and Southborough Library are joining forces for a regional reading initiative: One Book, One Borough. This community program encourages residents across the boroughs to read and celebrate the cozy fantasy novel, “The Spellshop” by Sarah Beth Durst. Throughout March and April, each library will host themed programs, discussions, and activities inspired by the book. The initiative will culminate with:
- A library crawl across the four boroughs
- An author talk with Sarah Beth Durst in early May
Check each participating library’s event calendar for the full lineup.
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Staff Selections: Winter Reading Challenge Picks
Our librarians recently completed the Winter Reading Challenge, and this month they’re sharing some standout reads. Featured titles include:
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig
"Heated Rivalry" by Rachel Reid
"A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams
"All’s Well" by Mona Awad
"Bride" by Ali Hazelwood
"The Hounding" by Xenobe Purvis
"The Scammer" by Tiffany D. Jackson
and more!
You can find these and many more recommendations on the Staff Selections shelf near the Welcome Desk.
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From everyone at the Marlborough Public Library, thank you for watching, have a wonderful March, and we hope to see YOU at the library!
Watch the new episode here.
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