Thursday, Aug. 28

Books and Babble at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER— The Books and Babble Book Group will discuss “Braiding Sweetgreen” by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Plumb Library, located at 17 Constitution way in Rochester.

The in-person club is intended for adults ages 19 and older.

Refreshments will be served at the meeting. Further information can be found online at https://plumb-ma.whofi.com/calendar/full.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Jazzy good times at the Marion Art Center

MARION — The Marion Art Center is once again inviting musicians from across the South Coast to join its annual Jazz Jam, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30.

The center’s house band will support the improvisers as they interpret many jazz standards in various style formats.

Trombonist Phil Sanborn will also lead a question-and-answer session to explain the inner workings of a jam session, how the songs are structured and how the “road map” for each selection helps improvisers.

For those interested in performing on stage during this event, email info@marionartcenter.org with “Jazz Jam” in the subject line. Your name, phone number and a list of how you want to participate (instrument, vocals, etc.) should be included in the email.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place at the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street. Tickets are on sale at marionartcenter.org/events and cost $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Musicians can join the event for free but donations in any amount are always appreciated.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

Family storytime

MARION — Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join librarian Macy Davis for a 30-minute program of stories, songs, rhymes and dancing each Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion.

This early literacy program emphasizes practices of reading, writing, singing, talking and playing. 

Further information can be found online at htttps://www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org/Pages/Index/40634/calendar-of-events.

Afternoon Activites

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting afternoon activities for students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, participants can enjoy a free slime slime making tutorial.

Further information can be found online at https://www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org/Pages/Index/40634/calendar-of-events.