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Bellydance: Women’s History Month Presentation

Wednesday, March 15 at 6 PM

Bellydance empowers women to accept and love themselves for who and what they are, regardless of age, size, shape, color, or sexual orientation. Come to the Seekonk Public Library on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 PM for Bellydance for Confidence & Strength to learn more about the history and different styles of this international dance form. Presenter Cheryl Sulyma-Masson of Kalilia Dance will bring sample costumes and get you to practice some moves. Don't miss this celebration for Women's History Month! Space is limited for this free program; pre-register in the online Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events.

For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Oscar Nominated Movies series

Thursdays, Mar 16, Mar 30, and Apr 13

Skip the wait to borrow Oscar nominated movies by joining us! Come and watch these new DVD releases for FREE at Seekonk Public Library:

Thursday, March 16 at 5:00 PM

Director Steven Spielberg presents this coming of age story of cinema-lover Sammy Fabelman and family, inspired by true events. Rated PG-13, Runtime 2 hours 31 minutes.

Thursday, March 30 at 5:30 PM

Starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, follow the story of the disruptive ending of lifelong friends in the remote town of Inishmore. Rated R, Runtime 1 hour 49 minutes.

Thursday, April 13 at 5:00 PM

Cate Blanchett stars in this drama exploring the effects of power and fame on a female conductor composing her next symphony. Rated R, Runtime 2 hours 38 minutes.

Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org for the title and other details. Register in the calendar at seekonkpl.org/events for planning purposes and to receive any program updates.

Nonfiction Book Club:

Dopesick by Beth Macy

Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 PM

Join us for a lively discussion of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 PM at Seekonk Public Library. The title is available as an ebook and audiobook through Libby, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library. New members are always welcome!

Beginning with a single dealer who lands in a small Virginia town and sets about turning high school football stars into heroin overdose statistics, journalist Beth Macy endeavors to answer a grieving mother's question--why her only son died--and comes away with a harrowing story of greed and need. From the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, Macy parses how America embraced a medical culture where overtreatment with painkillers became the norm. The unemployed use painkillers both to numb the pain of joblessness and pay their bills, while privileged teens trade pills in cul-de-sacs, and even high school standouts fall prey to prostitution, jail, and death. Through unsparing, yet deeply human portraits of the families and first responders struggling to ameliorate this epidemic, each facet of the crisis comes into focus.

For more event information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Grow Mushrooms Indoors: Free Virtual Program

Wednesday, March 29 at 6 PM

Gourmet mushrooms can cost $30 per pound in the store, but you can grow your own indoors using limited space. Learn how to get started in the virtual program Grow Mushrooms Indoors on Wednesday, March 29 at 6 PM. Seekonk Public Library is hosting this program presented by accomplished mushroom scientist and farmer Isaiah Chavez with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. This free program will be held in Zoom; register in the online Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events to receive the login information to attend.

For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Historical Sites in MA: National Parks Virtual Series

Wednesdays in March at 12 Noon

Discover the story of our state and nation in an online series from select Massachusetts historical sites. This lunchtime virtual series is brought to you by the Seekonk Public Library in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library and the National Parks Service. The programs in this lunchtime series are hosted online through Zoom. Go to the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org for registration information. These free, educational programs are open to all:

• March 1 - Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Presents 'Olmsted's Life & Legacy'

• March 8 - Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Present 'Past & Present Here Unite'

• March 15 - Boston African American National Historic Site Presents 'Explore The Black Heritage Trail'

• March 22 - New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Presents 'Stories From The Whaling Port'

• March 29 - John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Presents 'From Beals St. To The White House' For information, visit www.seekonkpl.org, email library@ seekonkpl.org or call 508-336-8230.

Friends of the Seekonk Public Library

The Friends would like to thank all of you who came out to our February Book Sale to help support library programs. We still have some slots available for those interested in volunteering in the lobby or to help out on our big book sales.

If you would like to help the Friends support the library but aren't available to help with book sales, this might interest you. We're looking for people who enjoy posting on social media who would be interested in keeping members of the Friends as well as the public updated about ongoing and current activities of the Friends and library. You can contact us at friends@seekonkpl.org.