5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 7

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Play bridge at 9 a.m. at .

2. Two- and three-year-olds can enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. at

3. The MBTA reports that ridership set records in 2011. The average weekday ridership for the entire year was 1.279 million, the highest in MBTA history and an increase of 4.5 percent over the previous year. For information on the commuter rail through Grafton, visit www.mbta.com.

4. Now is a good time to pull out the rolling pin and teach the kids to bake some cookies. February is Bake for Family Fun Month. It was designated by The Home Baking Association to promote the fun of traditional home baking. Grab the kids and a cookie cutter and celebrate! 

5. Forecast: Sun, 42, low 21.