The Book Drop: November 2025 Edition

Welcome to November's The Book Drop with Matthew Kocienda from the Marlborough Public Library! In this episode, Matthew shares everything happening at the library this month — from closures and donation days to concerts, workshops, and book clubs for readers of all ages.

Library Hours & Closures:

Open: Monday–Thursday 9–8, Friday–Saturday 9–5, Sunday 1–5

Closed: Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day

Closing early Wednesday, November 26th at noon

Closed Thursday & Friday, November 27th–28th for Thanksgiving

Open regular hours Saturday, November 29th

Donation Days & Book Sale:

• Book Sale: November 22nd–23rd

• Donation Days: Wednesday, November 5th and Saturday, November 15th

Programs & Events:

• Highland Woods Project Concert – Saturday, November 1st at 2:00 p.m.

• Whimsical Inventions (Grades 6–8) – Wednesday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m.

• Climate Café: Virtual Trip to Belize – Saturday, November 8th

• Candle Making Workshop – Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m.

• Children’s Author Jan Brett – Tuesday, November 25th at 5:00 p.m.

Adult Book Clubs:

• Undiscovered Realms (Sci-Fi & Fantasy) – Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. Discussing The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

• Adult Book Club – Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m.

Discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

• Pride Book Club – Monday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Discussing Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon

• High Strangeness (Horror Book Club) – Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. Discussing I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

• The Dewey Decimators – Next meeting December 4th at 6:00 p.m.

Discussing The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan

Youth & Teen Book Clubs:

• Book Bunch – Wednesday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 22nd at 3:00 p.m.

Discussing Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water by Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes

• Once Upon a Book Club – Friday, November 21st at 4:00 p.m.

Discussing The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black

• Tween Tales (Grades 6–8) – Wednesday, November 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Discussing Mascot by Charles Waters & Traci Sorell

• Manga Mania – Monday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m.

Discussing Komi Can’t Communicate by Tomohito Oda

• Read, Connect, Create (Teen Group) – Thursday, November 20th at 4:00 p.m.

Discussing Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino

Library Highlights:

Matt explains why books are released on Tuesdays, how “new” materials are labeled by department, and where to find new titles throughout the library — including the SpeedRead shelf for high-demand books.

He also shares an important message about the library’s role as a safe, inclusive space for all community members, especially teens, with programs supporting LGBTQ+ youth and partnerships with Out MetroWest.

Staff Reading Picks:

Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Sociopath by Patric Gagne

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Old Wounds by Logan Ashley Kisner

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Satoko and Nada by Yupechika

First Love by Lily Dancyger

A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole

Matt wraps up with a quick tutorial on how to book a study room through the library’s website — just look for the “Study Rooms and Meeting Rooms” tab to reserve your space for up to two hours.

With a lot going on this month at the library, you won't want to miss it. Thank you for watching, and we hope to see YOU at the library!

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