The following events are coming up in the month of April at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way.

Register in advance for the events at www.plumblibrary.com. For more information, call 508-763-8600 or email info@plumblibrary.com.

Just the Facts discusses "Silent Spring"

The Just the Facts Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will read "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson in April. A discussion will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Library officials note: Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but "Silent Spring" did just that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT, one of the first chemicals used in pesticides, and spurred the environmental movement.

Dissecting "Crooked Hearts"

The Café Parlez selection for April is "Crooked Hearts" by Lissa Evans. This comedy is about an unusual alliance between Vera Sedge, a small-time con artist, and Noel Bostock, a young orphan evacuee. Join the discussion on Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. Books are available at the library.

Mad scientists take a STEAM-cation

Join the mad scientists of Plumb Library as they explore the letters of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math. Children ages 3-6 can hear a story and then work with the Junior Friends of Plumb Library as they demonstrate a science experiment.

Learn about woodwinds

Chris Williamson of the Rochester Memorial School Music Department and some of her woodwind students will host an informational session about woodwind instruments on Thursday, April 27 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Williamson and her students will demonstrate flutes, saxophones, clarinets and other reed and woodwind instruments. Additionally, a special guest will demonstrate different bagpipes.

The event is best for ages 5 and above, but all are welcome.

Take a look through a telescope

On Saturday, April 29, Library Director Gail Roberts will host a demonstration with the library's telescope from 1-1:30 p.m. on the library lawn. The library's telescope from 1:00-1:30 p.m. outside on the library lawn. This program will be repeated monthly.

Read aloud to Amos

Children of all ages can register to spend five minutes reading aloud to Amos, the rescued greyhound, on Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 22, from 10:30-11 a.m. on both dates. Registration is limited to six children, so secure a spot quickly.