Children’s Department Events at the Mattapoisett Library

On Saturday, September 5, we welcome families to the library for Saturday Storytime. Storytime starts at 10:30 am, and you can expect all the great things from our regular storytimes, like music, books, activities, and crafts, just on a different day. This is our last Saturday Storytime until November.             On Tuesday, September 8, at […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Concludes 142nd Season with Services and Hymn Sing

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will conclude the summer-only season on Sunday, September 6. The Rev. Robert Malm, Interim Rector at St. Peter’s on the Canal, Buzzards Bay, will lead services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.             Then at 4:00 pm there will be an informal, old-fashioned Hymn […] Read more »

A Boston Pops Season Finale

On Friday, September 4, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2026 season with a concert in the style of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes selections by Boston Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams, is as follows: Montmartre March – H. Wood Festive Overture – D. Shostakovich – […] Read more »

Marion Social Club Chicken Bake

The Marion Social Club is having a chicken bake on September 20 at 44 Pumping Station Road in Marion. The price is $18, and the meal includes a generous portion of chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, cranberry sauce, rolls and ice cream for dessert. Please call Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253 for tickets. The […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society News

Our meeting will be on September 16 at 7:00 pm. At that time, we will have the drop-off dates for our Annual Yard Sale, which is later this year than usual. It will take place on October 17 and 18.             Sunday, October 4, will be our Cranberry Bake Sale, and we’ll kick off our […] Read more »

Children’s Programs at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Fall is quickly approaching, and Miss Macy is excited to welcome kids of all ages back to the Elizabeth Taber Library for programs. Information about all programs can be found at elizabethtaberlibrary.org/events. All children’s programs are held on a regular schedule starting the Tuesday after Labor Day through December.             Starting September 8, Family Storytime […] Read more »

Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

The school year is almost here. Start planning your after-school activities with some of our weekly library programs. Each Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, teens in grades 6–12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts and chill time. Teens and tweens in grades 4–12 can also join us every Friday […] Read more »

Adult Events at the Mattapoisett Library

September is full of engaging programs at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street.             Come to MFPL for a weekly Literary Cafe every Thursday morning from 11:00 am to noon. Enjoy coffee and tea, discuss books you’re reading, get new book recommendations, and more. This is a great way to connect […] Read more »

Historic Gravestone Workshop

The Marion Cemetery Commission is hosting a Historic Gravestone Workshop at Evergreen Cemetery (Route 6 and Converse Road) on September 12, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with September 13 as a rain date.             The workshop will teach gravestone construction, conservation, cleaning and basic repair. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. This workshop […] Read more »

The Best of Broadway

On Friday, August 28, at 7:00 pm, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which will feature a vocalist and highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows, is as follows: Bandology – E. Osterling Lohengrin (Introduction to Act III) – […] Read more »