We are excited to share that a complete flooring replacement will be taking place on the bottom floor of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. From the Large Meeting Room to the hallways, to the entire Children’s Department, a team will be working throughout May to install a brand-new floor.
We are planning for the work to begin on May 4, and preparations for the work crew will begin on May 1. It is expected that the project will take around 3 weeks to complete. In order for the work crew to complete the work as soon and as safely as possible, the lower floor of the library will be closed to all patrons starting on May 1.
We look forward to welcoming everybody back to the refurbished space in June, but in the meantime, we will have take-home bags for children available upstairs starting on May 2nd, but that’s not all. Storytimes will continue as scheduled; they will simply be held outside, weather permitting. We will also be hosting “Mini Big Top”, a small but mighty circus show and workshop on Saturday, May 23 at 11am, outside on the library lawn. You will not want to miss this.
In case you still have some questions or concerns, here is a quick set of FAQs:
How can we return our books, DVDs, etc.? As always, all checked-out items can be returned at the upstairs desk. Except for Wonderbooks and Backpacks, they can be placed in the bookdrop or returned to other libraries.
How can I check out books for my kids? Your Mattapoisett library card works at more than 40 other public libraries in this area. You can also order books from those libraries and have them sent here for pickup at the upstairs desk.
Are the librarians on vacation? Nope. They are in the Marine Room or helping out upstairs. The Children’s Department may be closed, but Summer Reading is getting closer every day.
More information is available on our website, mattapoisettlibrary.org, or by calling 508-758-4171. We hope to see you in the library soon. Until then, keep reading.