New Fine Policy
Effective January 2022 the Fiske Library Trustees voted to go “fine free.”  This does not apply to the “Library of Things”or Museum Passes (both $5.00 a day overdue), nor does it apply to LOST ITEMS or items from other libraries. Rental Books will continue to be $1 a week with walk-in renewal allowed and .25 a day overdue.
We will continue accepting “food” as a donation, BUT NOT FOR FINES.

Library of Things
We finally have THE LIBRARY OF THINGS ready!! The Library of Things (STUFFBRARY in the catalog) is a collection of non-book items that Wrentham residents (18+) can check out with your library card. Check the website under the drop-down “Books and More” for a list of what is available. There is also a looseleaf notebook at the front desk with descriptions of each item.

AI Games
Artificial Intelligence is an exciting and interesting new technology which is already impacting our lives! The Library has a set of games featuring some AI Activities located in the Children's Room created by Sheela Pandit, KP Class of 2022! Please fill out the survey in the game box as well!

Friends Scholarship
The Friends of the Fiske are pleased to announce that they will once again award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior. The senior must be a Wrentham resident, but does not need to attend high school in Wrentham. The recipient will be chosen based on an essay. Interested students should check with their Guidance office for application information and deadlines. All applications are collected by KPHS – students who do not attend KPHS should contact KP guidance for the full list of scholarships and requirements. Please do not contact the Friends or the Library directly.

Thank You
THANK YOU TO THE SOHOANNO GARDEN CLUB AND THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE FOR THE VALENTINE GNOMES DECORATING THE LIBRARY! COME CHECK THEM OUT!

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ZOOM YOGA 
WHEN : Wednesdays
TIME : 6:30-7:45
The session of ZOOM YOGA that began 12/15 ends 2/9.
A new session will begin 2/16 and continue 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 and 3/23.
Cost is $48 for the six sessions. Payment is due before the first session, either cash or check to the Friends of the Fiske. You MUST Call the Library at 508-384-5440 or COME IN to register leaving your name, phone number and email address which is necessary for the ZOOM link.
Noreen Johnson offers a Hatha based yoga for all levels. Participants move through a series of gentle poses designed to align breathing with muscle development.
The class incorporates straps, blocks, light weights, and core ball to provide overall toning. These props are available to students and are optional to use during the class. A relaxation and visualization complete the class allowing the student to be present in the moment created for them. 

Documentary Film - FEAR NO FRUIT
NEXT DATE : Tuesday February 15
TIME : 7:00 PM
LENGTH : 1 HOUR 37 MIN
The film chronicles Frieda Caplan's rise from being the first woman entrepreneur on the L.A. Wholesale Produce Market in the 1960s, to transforming American cuisine by introducing over 200 exotic fruits and vegetables to U.S. supermarkets. Still an inspiration at 91, Frieda's daughters and granddaughter carry on the business legacy.
Join us!

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Foreign Film - FORCE MAJEURE
NEXT DATE: Wednesday February 23
TIME: 7:00PM
LENGTH : 2 hours
A Swedish family travels to the French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but, during a lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. With diners fleeing in all directions, mother Ebba calls for her husband Tomas as she tries to protect their children. Tomas, meanwhile, is running for his life... The anticipated disaster failed to occur, and yet the family's world has been shaken to its core, a question mark hanging over their father in particular. Tomas and Ebba's marriage now hangs in the balance as Tomas struggles desperately to reclaim his role as family patriarch. 
Join Us!

 

Hoopla BingePass
The newest content format on hoopla has arrived! hoopla BingePass is a new type of hoopla Instant borrow that gives patrons unlimited access to collections of streaming content for 7 days. They can access as many titles within that collection as they like, and Libraries pay for just one hoopla Instant borrow. It launches with the introduction of hoopla Magazines and The Great Courses Library Collection, and there’s a lot more BingePass content coming in 2022! We’ve just added even more assets to the hoopla Resource Center, so check them out! Access HOOPLA from the Library website homepage.

Board Game Afternoon
WHEN : Wednesday 2/23
TIME :2:00-4:00
AGES : 6+
Join us for an afternoon of board game fun! Games will be provided but you are welcome to bring a favorite to share! To register email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 508-384-5440, ext 5 or sign-up at the circulation desk.

Showcase Cinema TIckets!
You can now purchase discounted Showcase Cinema tickets at FISKE thanks to the FRIENDS OF THE FISKE.
Tickets at $10.00 each, good at any Showcase Cinema in the U.S. (NOTE : Lux Level, 3-D Movies and other special theatres are subject to an additional fee at the theater.)
Not valid for telephone or online orders. See ticket for all rules. No limit for Wrentham residents, limit of 2 tickets for non-Wrentham residents. The ticket purchased at the Library must be exchanged at theater box office for admission ticket. NO EXPIRATION.

Southwick Zoo
 The FRIENDS OF THE FISKE just purchased a new batch of tickets for us to sell. These tickets are $20.00 each, no limit for Wrentham card holders, limited to 2 tickets for non-Wrentham card holders. (Admission at the Zoo is $30 for 3 & Up; Wed ONLY Seniors 62+ are $20)  You MUST have your library card to get the tickets. The Zoo has changed to policy and tickets now expire (this batch in October 2022) so get them now !! GREAT FOR GIFT GIVING!!!!
Check the Zoo website for more information. 

 See the Fiske Museum Passes page for more details.