Curbside Delivery
Request & Pick Up Items Phone Information Returns
- Patrons will NOT be allowed in the building for any reason (this includes restrooms).
- All returns must be put in the book drop box behind the library. No donations will be accepted during this time.
- Only Spencer items will be available for requests & must be picked up at the library in Spencer.
- Library card holders from any town may request items from Spencer as long as they are willing to pick them up in Spencer.
- Requests for items from other libraries are not able to be filled at this time.
Borrow a Hot Spot (Free WiFi device)
The Library Hot Spot is a small, easy-to-use mobile device that allows you to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones to the internet for free. The Hot Spot can be used at home, in a car, at the park…
- Borrowers must be 18+ years with a library card in good standing.
- Hot Spots go out for 2 weeks with no renewal. For more information click here.
- To Request a Hot Spot: Call 508-885-7513 ext. 1
- OR Email: rslibraryma@gmail.com
- OR Request a Hot Spot Here
- We will notify you when a Hot Spot becomes available.
Free WiFi
Available inside (& outside near the library building)
Network Name: Spencerlib-patron
Password: SpencerLibrary
Library CLOSED Until Further Notice. In response to concerns around COVID-19 and in an effort to ensure the health and safety of staff and patrons town buildings are closed to the public. The town website has more information about town departments. (7/6/20)
Pause: Mindfulness Meditation
Wendy O’Leary is hosting online Zoom meetings
every week on Tuesdays.
Join Zoom Meeting (Instructions to join a Zoom Meeting for the first time).
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 876 5883 9380
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Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 876 5883 9380
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
Learn about & practice mindfulness, & discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others. Drop-in when you’re available. You do not need to come every week. Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.
Fundamentals of Mindfulness(Four Week Series)
Zoom Classes Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This series will include the progressive teachings in a more developmental way (as opposed to the drop-in groups where Wendy weaves in various techniques and sometimes people miss a piece here or there). The intention is to provide a foundation for practice through this class. Another way of looking at the series is as an introductory overview of mindfulness concepts and practice, includes working with thoughts and emotions. Learn and practice basics of mindfulness meditation to support developing a personal practice. The series includes recommendations for formal, informal and in the moment practices. The workshop will be taught by Wendy O’Leary, M.Ed. For more information you can find Wendy online at ww.wendyoleary.com, or on her Facebook page Wendy O’Leary, Educator, Author, Consultant. Signup required. Space is limited. To signup email Wendy at woleary25@gmail.com |
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Adults, Teen Mania (Grades 6-12), Imagination Station (K – Grade 5), and Pre-K
Adult Library Program Recordings
The Road to Vote: Boston Women’s Suffrage Trail
View the 10-10-2019 program on Spencer Cable Access YouTube.
Spencer Then and Now Programs:
School Days
View the 10-10-2019 program on Spencer Cable Access YouTube.
Celebrations
View the 8/1/2019 program on Spencer Cable Access.
Landscapes
View the 5/15/2019 program on Spencer Cable Access.
History of the Massasoit Hotel
View the 3/7/19 program on Spencer Cable Access!
Spencer Through Time Take Two!
View the 11/1/2018 program on Spencer Cable Access!
Luther Hill Park Grand Re-opening
Take a look at the Luther Hill Park Grand Re-Opening – July 1, 2018!
Spencer through Time
Postponed until further notice.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the 10 Signs. Early Detection Matters.
Space is limited. Sign up required. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Workshop is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association® .
Postponed until further notice.
Photo Exhibit on Display: People of Color
Display open to the public to be determined. Photographs of William Bullard: People of Color in Worcester, MA Circa. 1900. Bullard’s collection of 5400 glass negatives were taken primarily in Worcester County. Photographs from those glass negatives make up this exhibit. Presented by local historian, Frank J. Morrill. This exhibit is a must see. Many of these photographs were on display at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM)!
Postponed until further notice.
People of Color: A Night of Stories!
Local historian, Frank Morrill shares stories about the photography exhibit on display at the library. Stories and slide-show include people in the exhibit and their descendants. He will also be accompanied by a special guest! The program will be held on the ground floor in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room, 8 Pleasant St. Spencer.
Postponed until further notice:
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
All types of writers, Adults (Grades 9+) are invited. Spencer Writer’s Group is held the FIRST Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday; the second Monday) from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come prepared to write! Light refreshments will be served. Register today! Questions? Contact Sharon Legasey at shamrocks_1@hotmail.com.
Writers, mark your calendar: poet visit May 4th! Come and be inspired by poet, John Brand.
FREE Adult Computer Class
Adults Beginning / Intermediate computer classes are held the first Wednesday, of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Not sure what you want to learn? Come learn ways to keep in touch with your children, friends, grandchildren and more! Come even if you’ve never used a computer before! We have lap tops to share, or bring your lap top computer, phone, tablet…
Happiness Trap Book Group with Wendy O’Leary.
Please plan to attend all 8 sessions (1/month). Workshops are held the SECOND Tuesdays: March 10, April 14 & May 12. The group is held 1:30 pm –3:00 pm.
Postponed until further notice:
Fundamentals of Mindfulness (4 part workshop series)
Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm to be held @ the Richard Sugden Library, Spencer. The four week series will include an introductory overview of mindfulness concepts and practice, working with thoughts and emotions, the basics of mindfulness meditation to support developing a personal practice , and recommendations for formal, informal and in the moment practices. Workshop taught by Wendy O’Leary, M.Ed. For more information you can find Wendy online at www.wendyoleary.com, or on her Facebook page Wendy O’Leary, Educator, Author, Consultant. Signup required. Space is limited. Registration begins May 2020!
The Richard Sugden Library has reduced price passes to the Ecotarium, Old SturbridgeVillage, Massachusetts State Parks (free), Tower Hill Botanic Garden, and the USS Constitution Museum (free).
Borrow a Hot Spot (Free WiFi device)
The Library Hot Spot is a small, easy-to-use mobile device that allows you to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones to the internet for free. The Hot Spot can be used at home, in a car, at the park…
Borrowers must be 18+ years with a library card in good standing. They go out for 2 weeks with no renewal. For more information click here.
At the Library, we have free WiFi as well as computers available for free use. Computer printing: black and white for $0.10 / page, and color printouts for $0.15 / page.Wireless printing is not available at this time.
We offer black and white copies for $0.10 /page.
Massasoit Art Guild provides monthly displays of artwork.
Local Artisans and Crafters Display @ the Library Richard Sugden Library continues to support local artists by hosting local artisans, crafters and collectors by displaying their work in a glass case on the main floor.
Kill-A-Watt Meter
May be reserved at the Main Desk. You must be age 18+ with a C/WMARS library card in good standing may borrow the Kill-A-Watt Meter. Once you have been notified that the Kill-A-Watt Meter is available. You will have 3 business days to check it out, or it will go to the next person on the list.
Drivers Permit and License Tests
