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HOLIDAYS & MEETINGS

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Monday, September 4

Closed for Labor Day



Thursday, September 14

Trustees Meeting - 6:30 PM

Note: This meeting will be held at the Council on Aging

67 Dexter Lane, Rochester


September 1-30

Have you lost your library card? Get a free replacement during the month of September!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mosquito Seminar

Wednesday, September 13

3:00 - 3:45 PM

Downstairs Program Space

Come listen to a presentation on mosquitos by Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project. Learn about the life cycle of a mosquito, services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to the Community, and using effective repellents along with eliminating stagnant water and disease risk.


Registration not required.

Decluttering Workshop

with Organized! by Kristi

Saturday, September 16

11:00 AM - Noon

Downstairs Program Space

During her presentation, Kristi will walk us through the process she uses to help clients to declutter; how to let go of items that no longer serve you, and to provide you with resources and things to think about when it’s time for you to tackle the clutter, downsize or just create more space in your life.


Please register on the Events Calendar

Savers Clothing Drive

Friday, September 22

2:00 - 6:00 PM

Library Parking Lot


Saturday, September 23

8:30 - 10:30 AM

Library Parking Lot

The Savers Truck will be at Plumb Library to pick up donated clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, handbags, and linens. Please use standard kitchen-size bags only! Every pound of items collected earns money for the Friends of Plumb Library.

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Friends of Plumb Library Book Sale

Friday, September 29

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Downstairs Program Space


Saturday, September 30

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Downstairs Program Space

The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a 2-day book sale in the library's program space downstairs.


We will accept donations for the sale starting the first week of September.

Knitting Group

Monday, Sept. 11, 18, 25

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Join fellow knitters and crocheters every week.  Beginners are welcome. 
Chocolate is always served!

Book Groups

Council on Aging Book Group

Tuesday, September 19

1:00 PM at the Rochester COA


Meets at the COA on on the third Tuesday of each month. We will be discussing These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. The next book will be Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig and copies will be available at the meeting to borrow. Please bring your library card!

Books & Babble Book Group

Thursday, September 28

6:30 - 8:00 PM


Meets on the last Thursday of each month at the library. We will be discussing Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland. Refreshments will be served. 

Writer's Group 

Thursday, September 21

6:30 - 8:00 PM

The Writers Group meets at the library every third Thursday (except in November and December). The meeting will start with a writing prompt, followed by 10 minutes of writing and then group discussion. 

Kids & Teens

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Youth Book Groups

September 8 - 9


Book Buds Teen for ages 12-up

Friday, September 8, 5:00 PM 


Book Buds Tween for ages 10-12
Friday, September 8, 4:00 PM

Book Buds Jr. Grads for ages 8-10
Saturday, September 9, 10:00 AM

Book Buds Jr. for ages 6-8
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM

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Hello Fall Trail Tale

September 9 - November 4


The Rochester Land Trust and the Plumb Memorial Library invite you to enjoy a Fall Trail Tail at Church's Wildlife Conservation Area on Marion Road, Rochester.  



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Find the Bus & Scrambled Word

Weekly in September


Stop by each week in September to find the hidden school bus inside of the library and unscramble a word. Quietly tell a librarian your answers to win a small prize for each activity! 


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