The Book Drop: November 2026 Edition

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

Join Matt from the Marlborough Public Library as he walks you through everything happening this November - from author talks, local art, live music, and dice making, to book clubs for all ages. Plus, learn about the Friends of the Library's annual fall book sale, discover popular new releases available on our shelves, and hear what our librarians chose as their favorite long reads. 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

- Sunday: 1PM - 5PM

The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 25, the library will close at noon, and will remain closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

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Donation Days:

There are no donation days this month because the Friends of the Library will be hosting their annual fall book sale!

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Programs & Events:

- Author Talk with Michael Blanding: Wednesday, November 4 @ 6:30PM

Join author Michael Blanding for a presentation on his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family's Quest to Craft a Christian Nation.

- Undiscovered Realms Presents Dungeons & Dragons (2000): Friday, November 6 @ 7PM

Join us for a screening of the 2000 fantasy film Dungeons & Dragons - not the good one! Popcorn will be provided, and heckling is encouraged.

- Cafe Art Gallery Reception - The Quiet Between Colors: Thursday, November 12 @ 6PM

Celebrate local artist Mina Meta and her first solo art show. Come out, enjoy the artwork, and show some love for a local artist!

- Fire and Water Concert: Saturday, November 14 @ 3PM

Bonnie Cochran and Fred Springer present a concert featuring pieces that reflect the symbolic nature of fire and water.

- Dice Making: Monday, November 23 @ 4:30PM

Learn how to make your own dice for board games and role-playing games. Whether you're a tabletop gaming enthusiast or just want to try something creative, come make a set of your own!

As always, please see the library calendar on our website for the full roster of events for the month.

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Adult Book Clubs:

- The Meet Cute (Romance): Monday, November 2 @ 2PM

"Hello Stranger" by Katherine Center

- Undiscovered Realms (Sci-Fi/Fantasy): Wednesday, November 4 @ 6:30PM

"The Sirens of Titan" by Kurt Vonnegut

- Great Reads (General Fiction/Nonfiction): Tuesday, November 10 @ 6PM & Thursday, November 12 @ 11AM

"The Pull of the Stars" by Emma Donoghue

- High Strangeness (Horror/Weird Fiction): Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:30PM

"Knock Knock, Open Wide" by Neil Sharpson

Please note that the Pride Book Club has canceled its meeting this month due to the holiday.

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Children's & Teen Book Clubs:

- Book Bunch: Wednesday, November 18 @ 4PM

"Stick Dog Meets Poopoo" by Tom Watson

- Dewey Decimators: Thursday, December 3 @ 6PM

"Pocket Bear" by Katherine Applegate

Please note that this meeting has been postponed by a week due to Thanksgiving.

- Manga Mania: Tuesday, November 10 @ 4PM

"The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All" by Sumiko Arai

- Spoiler Alert: Monday, November 16 @ 4PM

Our teen book club focuses on a monthly theme rather than a single book. This month's theme is sparks. Bring along something you've been reading that fits your own interpretation of the theme and join the discussion!

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Speed Reads - Popular New Releases:

Tired of waiting months for your holds to come in? Matt highlights several popular new releases that are currently available on the library's shelves. Stop by and see if you get lucky! Don't wait months for your holds to arrive. Visit the library and see what you can find on the shelves!

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Staff Selections - Long Reads:

Last month, we asked our librarians to recommend short books. This month, we're going in the opposite direction! From sprawling fantasy epics to experimental literary fiction, our staff share some of their favorite long reads.

- "The Eye of the World" by Robert Jordan (782 pages)

- "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski (709 pages)

- "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky (600 pages)

- "Blankets" by Craig Thompson (582 pages)

and more!

Whether you're ready to tackle a thousand-page epic or simply looking for your next immersive read, our librarians have plenty of recommendations to keep you busy!

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From everyone at the Marlborough Public Library, thank you for watching. We hope you have a wonderful November, enjoy the fall season, and find plenty of time to get lost in a good book. We hope to see YOU at the library!

You can watch the newest episode here.