The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, has a lot to keep you busy this February.
Are you in need of some free, basic tech help? Stop by Felicia’s Tech Corner on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for personalized, one-on-one assistance. Example topics include basic email assistance or help accessing Libby and Hoopla, the library’s eBook and audiobook platforms. Not sure? Email Felicia at faguiar@sailsinc.org or call the library to see if we can help.
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:00 pm. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an action-oriented group of students who work to integrate their youthful voices into MFPL’s services, programming, goals, and communications. New members are always welcome.
Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 pm in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious treats, tea, and quiet time to read. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next favorite book. The event is for patrons ages 16 and up — no registration required.
Patrons 12 and up are invited to join Pop Up Art School on Tuesday, February 10, at 3:00 pm to learn how to use a barbed needle to sculpt wool. In this MCC grant-funded program, we’ll make a soft, fuzzy cactus with heart-shaped flower adornments when we’re done, and “plant” it in a mini terra-cotta pot. Space is limited. Registration required.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. A Zoom link to the meeting is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact the library at mfpl@sailsinc.org. We can pass along your message to the Friends.
The Friends will continue accepting jewelry donations for their December 2026 sale. If you have gently used or unworn jewelry or accessories you’d like to donate, the Friends would love to take them off your hands. Please drop these items off at the circulation desk. Thank you. Your contributions are appreciated and will help support future library events.
Our Sunday Book Club meets on February 15 at 2:00 pm. The club is intended for adults. Contact Librarian Robbin Smith with questions at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 pm. This month’s pick is “Really Loud Librarians,” a fast-paced, merciless word-shouting board game. *If you’ve never played before, please arrive 15 minutes early to review the rules. Space is limited. Register online to save your spot.
T(w)eens ages 12 to 16 are invited to join us on Friday, February 20, at 3:00 pm for another exciting Game Lounge. Enjoy February vacation by hanging out with friends and playing video games at the library. No registration.
Grab your family and join us for another fun-filled installment of Family Jeopardy on Saturday, February 21st at 2:00 pm. Enjoy competing in a friendly challenge as your family goes head-to-head with others in a battle of wits. All ages welcome. No registration.
Emerging adults 20 and up are invited to join us for our first Literary Society book club meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 pm. The Literary Society Book Club is a “read what you like” meeting where young professionals and emerging adults discuss their current book choices with others. Attendees are encouraged to participate at their leisure, with no firm requirements, commitments, or pressure. No registration required.
The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Marine Room. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25. We will discuss “The Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City’s Soul,” by Scott W. Berg. New members welcome. No registration required.
Join us on Saturday, February 28, at 2:00 pm for Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash Songs and Stories with Matt York. Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the two musical icons and the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Please remember that a library card is required at checkout. If your card is missing, we can replace it. To avoid losing it again, download the SAILS mobile app. It’s an excellent alternative to carrying your physical library card. Please see a librarian if you need help or have questions. Your privacy is important to us. Let’s protect it together.
As always, our programs and events are free and open to everyone. For more information, please visit us at 7 Barstow Street, online at www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, or call the library at 508-758-4171.