"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. today and a high temperature of 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
2. The Library Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Endicott Branch Library and seek public input on what criteria should be for the next library director.
3. Heading into Boston this morning for work? Check out live traffic updates before you go.
4. Residents on Ledgewood/Intervale Road won the inaguaral Donahue Real Estate "Best Street in Dedham" award and $250 toward a block party.
5. The DHS girl's varsity soccer team will take on Boston Latin Academy today at 3:45 at Fairbanks Park.