The Friends of the Sherborn Library presents Art From Inside, a powerful exhibit by The Prison Book Program (PBP) that amplifies the voices of incarcerated artists. Please join us at the opening reception of Art From Inside to hear Kelly Brotzman, the Executive Director of the Prison Book Program, give her remarks on access to books in US prisons and jails.

For over 50 years, PBP has provided free books to individuals in prisons across the U.S., with 2022 seeing over 53,000 books sent to readers nationwide. Art From Inside displays artwork created as expressions of gratitude from these readers, often depicting reading as a form of escape and self-growth. The pieces in this exhibit showcase the detailed techniques that can be achieved with the simplest tools, most commonly ballpoint pen and pencil. Art from Inside shows how much talent, creativity and human potential resides behind bars.

More at https://prisonbookprogram.org/voices/artwork/

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Sherborn Library Community Room (Sherborn Library Lower Level - please enter through the lower doors)

This event is free to all - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join the Friends of the Sherborn Library Welcome Committee for a casual and fun night out!

Mix and mingle with new and fellow Sherborn residents at Fireside Tavern. You are invited to bring along a neighbor, whether they are old or new to Sherborn. Light appetizers will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. We can’t wait to see you!

When: November 3 from 5 - 7 pm
Where: Fireside Tavern

Join us for one of our favorite annual events - Trunk or Treat! Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join the Friends of the Sherborn Library at Pine Hill School for trick or treating, activities, and special visitors. Come for the trick or treating and/or participate by hosting a trunk.

Prizes are awarded for the best trunk. Sign up today to host a trunk and really get into the Halloween spirit!

$5 suggested donation for entry

When: Saturday, October 26 from 3-5 pm
Where: Pine Hill Parking Lot

Rain date will be Sunday, October 27

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

Join us for the Fall Art Show featuring dd Design!

ddDesigns can be defined by one word, whimsical. Using bright, bold, vivid colors, Devin creates artwork that perks people up, uplifts them, and makes people smile. The designs themselves seem 3 dimensional, as if they are popping off the canvas.

Devin was once described as “The Whimsical Artist”, and it stuck. After Devin creates a piece of art, she always names it, but she is so interested in hearing what others “see” in her art. Art is subjective, no two people will see it the same way. Her desire is to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and to dream in color!

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 5-6:30pm
Where: Sherborn Library Lower Level
Please enter through the lower door of the library that leads to the Community Room, as the library will be closed during the time of this event.

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

Join the Friends of the Sherborn Library Welcome Committee at the Fall Playground Meet Up. Come socialize with old friends and new. We’ll provide the coffee and doughnuts!

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am to 12pm
Where: Sherborn Playground, Cemetery Lane

Rain date Sunday, September 29, 2024

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

The annual Sherborn Library Arts and Crafts Fair offers unique arts and crafts, beautiful plants, fun family and children’s activities, and delicious local food. It is a day to look forward to—families, friends, artisans, crafters and community groups from Sherborn and surrounding towns, join together for a festive spring day.

More information for vendors and attendees here.

Join the Friends of the Sherborn Library Welcome Committee for a winter social. Come connect with new and old friends, appreciate local art, and enjoy light refreshments. We can’t wait to see you!

The art show is “An Ode to the Ocean.”

Saturday, January 20, 2024
7:00-9:00pm
Sherborn Library Community Room (Lower Level)

The evening’s wine selection was generously discounted by Art’s Specialties, located at 11 South Main Street here in Sherborn.

The Artists

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library invites you to a festive return to the Sherborn Library for Friendsgiving!

Join us for an elegant evening at the Library as we celebrate Friendsgiving. Come enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, mingle throughout the new space with fireplaces ablaze, and enjoy live music. 50/50 raffle.

Dress Code: Festive

Tickets are $75 per person.

MENU

Champagne, wine, and beer

Wine Chips Pairing Selection

 Charcuterie Selections & Assorted Appetizers

Flat Bread Bar and Salads from Rail Trail Flatbread Company

Dessert Bar

*Menu will include vegetarian options

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, which provides support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Celebrate the season with costumes, candy, kids activities, and a visit from the Sherborn Fire Department.

Saturday, October 28 from 3-5 pm in the Pine Hill Elementary School Parking Lot

Sign up to host a trunk here and compete for award of Best Trunk 2023

Suggested donation $5.

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

The Sherborn Welcome Committee invites you to catch up with old and new friends at the Playground Meet Up!

This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

Join us Saturday, September 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for a free art show hosted by local artists, Aidan Garrity and Obie Miller!

Light refreshments sponsored by the artists will be available in the Sherborn Library Community Room. All are welcome!

This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library looks forward to the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a different musical group each week on Wednesdays. The concert will feature The Wolff Sisters. Food will be available from Kona Ice and ThankQue.

The Wolff Sisters: The Wolff Sisters is fronted by three sisters -- Rebecca on acoustic guitar, Kat on the keys, Rachael on electric guitar, and all three on lead vocals and harmonies. Raised on Bob Dylan, The Band, and Little Feat, the sisters crafted their sound around a honky tonk piano in the living room of their childhood home. With a talented cast of rotating drummers and bass players, The Wolff Sisters are a rag tag group of hardworking individuals that bring a big sound and timeless songs. Their music is honest and genre defying, but still rooted in traditional rock and Americana storytelling. New England Music Award winner for Americana Artist of the Year 2021 and Boston Music Award winner for Americana Artist of the Year 2020, the band’s electrifying live performance and unique sound continues to gain momentum and recognition from their hometown of Boston and beyond. The band is on tour promoting their fourth studio album 'Dark River.' thewolffsisters.com

This program is brought to you by the Festivals and Projects grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements to Library programs, materials, and services for the benefit of Sherborn.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library looks forward to the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a different musical group each week on Wednesdays. The final concert in the series will feature The Squeezebox Stompers. Food will be available from Kona Ice and ThankQue.

The Squeezebox Stompers: The Squeezebox Stompers are a Boston area Americana Roots band. They have performed Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Folk, and originals all over New England for the past 15 years. Members of the band have received Boston Music Awards and Songwriting Awards. They are noted for their step-lively up-beat music inspiring audiences to get up and dance.  Their instrumentation includes accordion, keyboards, fiddle, saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, guitar, bass, and drums. They guarantee a Rockin' good time at   family- friendly outdoor events, clubs, dances, or private parties. Check out their website and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/squeezeboxstompers or www.squeezeboxstompers.com

This program is brought to you by the Festivals and Projects grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements to Library programs, materials, and services for the benefit of Sherborn.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library looks forward to the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a different musical group each week on Wednesdays. The third concert in the series will feature The Moore Brothers Band. Food will be available from Kona Ice and Melt.

The Moore Brothers Band: The Moore Brothers Band, Doug Moore on guitar and vocals, George Moore on bass and vocals and Pete Premo on drums, brings a hard-to-top pedigree to the stage. The band features founders and members of some of the area's most revered bands: Tornado Alley, Wilbur and the Dukes, Bruce Marshall, James Montgomery, Group Therapy and John Cate. They come at you old school: bass, guitar, drums and combine modern rock dynamic works from their considerable history. https://www.facebook.com/MBrosband

This program is brought to you by the Festivals and Projects grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements to Library programs, materials, and services for the benefit of Sherborn.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library looks forward to the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a different musical group each week on Wednesdays. The second concert in the series will feature Women in World Jazz. Food will be available from Kona Ice and Melt.

Women in World Jazz: Come join Women in World Jazz for a summer outdoor concert! All music is multicultural, diverse, exclusively written and performed  by women, and family friendly. 

Women In World Jazz brings together women of different nationalities with extensive experience in performance and education. The music is easy to relate to, diverse and engaging. All members of the group are accomplished musicians playing a variety of music ranging from Jazz to world/ethnic. Our international roster directly influences the choice of repertoire.

This program is brought to you by the Festivals and Projects grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements to Library programs, materials, and services for the benefit of Sherborn.

DUE TO RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JULY 26

The Friends of the Sherborn Library looks forward to the 2023 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a different musical group each week on Wednesdays. The concert originally scheduled for 6/28 has been postponed to July 26.

This program is brought to you by the Festivals and Projects grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements to Library programs, materials, and services for the benefit of Sherborn.

Final meeting of the year.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library Board meets the second Thursday of every month from September through June, alternating between, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., both virtually and in person. Meetings are open to the public.  

If you are interested in attending, you may email SHERBORNLIBRARYFRIENDS@GMAIL.COM for location or the Zoom link.

To view past meeting minutes, visit our minutes page.