Library Events

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

The mission of the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library is to be the advocacy and fundraising arm of the Library. We are a non-profit organization that raises money for items such as library programs, books, subscriptions, museum pass memberships, and other materials, as needed. Donations of gently used books are accepted.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month, unless a holiday. New members are always welcome! Our membership dues go directly toward supporting the Jacob Edwards Library. Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.

Register now to decorate your very own gingerbread house for the holidays!  Sign up and hold your spot!! 

Gingerbread workshop at back at the JEL Children's Room.
Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 6:00pm
Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 10:30 am
Monday Dec 9, 2024 at 6;00pm
  Sponsored by FOJEL.

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Creative music and movement class for care giver and baby from birth to 2.5 years

New session starting November 12,19, Dec 3,10, and 17, 2024  at NEW TIME  9:30 AM

A 30 minute creative movement group for ages birth through 2.5 with a grown-up. Group is focused on adult and baby spending quality time together, fostering attachment, and baby interacting with others their age. Get groovy to upbeat music with props, instruments, and a story.

Katelyn graduated from Antioch University, New England, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She studied psychomotor development of children, along with focuses on the intellectual/developmental disability and autistic communities, and older adults. Katelyn has been providing dance experiences to Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut for 15 years as well as working in various day habilitation and residential programs. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Disability Studies from Springfield College where she focused her studies on choreography, modern dance and improvisation, and pedagogy. Katelyn teaches dance classes to all ages at several studios. Sponsored by Olive I. and Anthony A. Borgatti Jr. Fund at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

Join us on Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 pm for Construction Crew.
We will supply the LEGO bricks you supply your ideas!
 

Join us every Wednesday for a craft. Drop in anytime all day! 

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Storytime every Wednesday Morning at 10:30am with Ms. Liz
Great for those ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Join us every Friday for Story Time at 10:30 am 
Great for those 3 and under
Enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Liz!

Mindfulness Meditation with Iris
Fridays, December 6th and 20th
2:00 - 3:00 pm

The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host Iris Vega, certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and mentor, to present a series of sessions.

Inviting Mindfulness Meditation into your daily routine is an opportunity to cultivate awareness and presence.

You may bring your Yoga mat if you prefer doing the practice lying down Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Register now to decorate your very own gingerbread house for the holidays!  Sign up and hold your spot!! 

Gingerbread workshop at back at the JEL Children's Room.
Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 6:00pm
Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 10:30 am
Monday Dec 9, 2024 at 6;00pm
  Sponsored by FOJEL.

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Register now to decorate your very own gingerbread house for the holidays!  Sign up and hold your spot!! 

Gingerbread workshop at back at the JEL Children's Room.
Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 6:00pm
Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 10:30 am
Monday Dec 9, 2024 at 6;00pm
  Sponsored by FOJEL.

During the month of December, stop by when the Library is open to view art submissions by local students on the main floor!

Creative music and movement class for care giver and baby from birth to 2.5 years

New session starting November 12,19, Dec 3,10, and 17, 2024  at NEW TIME  9:30 AM

A 30 minute creative movement group for ages birth through 2.5 with a grown-up. Group is focused on adult and baby spending quality time together, fostering attachment, and baby interacting with others their age. Get groovy to upbeat music with props, instruments, and a story.

Katelyn graduated from Antioch University, New England, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She studied psychomotor development of children, along with focuses on the intellectual/developmental disability and autistic communities, and older adults. Katelyn has been providing dance experiences to Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut for 15 years as well as working in various day habilitation and residential programs. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Disability Studies from Springfield College where she focused her studies on choreography, modern dance and improvisation, and pedagogy. Katelyn teaches dance classes to all ages at several studios. Sponsored by Olive I. and Anthony A. Borgatti Jr. Fund at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

Join us on Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 pm for Construction Crew.
We will supply the LEGO bricks you supply your ideas!