Sign up now on our Events Calendar by clicking on “Events” located on our website, www.mattapoisettlibrary.org. Each event starts with an educational video or professional presenter and introduces at least one live animal. All ages welcome. February 25, Roger Williams Zoomobile; March 4, Wingmasters “Birds of Prey”; March 11, Roger Williams Zoomobile; March […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series continues via Zoom this Thursday, February 11, at 7:00 pm when Caroline Bruzelius presents “The Fire at Notre-Dame in Paris: Consolidation, Repair, and New Knowledge.” The fire at Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019, was a horrifying shock to all who know and love Paris. Although the cathedral was saved, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has created a few scavenger hunts for winter exploration. These scavenger hunts will introduce you to a few of the many Mattapoisett Land Trust properties and teach you a few unique things about each site. Look for the ‘Staycation Scavenger Hunt’ welcome sign on a property and have fun. Scavenger Hunt […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a program entitled “Soloists for Scholarships” on Sunday, February 14, at 3:00 pm. The concert will be a virtual live-stream, free-of-charge event, and can be viewed on ORCTV (Comcast Channel 9, or Verizon Channel 36). You can also pick up the free live-stream on the […] Read more »
STEAM Projects To-Go brings a new project for February! STEAM Projects To-Go are created for busy teens, grades 6 to 12, who still want to engage with library programming and their community. This month’s project will explore paper engineering – the branch of engineering that deals with the use of physical science and life sciences […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the return of ArtStart in 2021. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children aged 4 ½ to 9 years, offered in late June through July. ArtStart teachers are specialists in music, dance, theater, and art, and most teach throughout the year and are professionals in […] Read more »
The Winter Exhibit at the Sippican Historical Society opens February 4. This exhibit highlights Helen Hiller Hills’s work in a variety of media including oils, pen and ink, and pastels. We look forward to welcoming you to the SHS at 141 Front Street, Marion. The Winter Museum Hours are Thursdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, and […] Read more »
Julia Kelly, author of “The Last Garden in England,” will talk about her book via Zoom on Wednesday, February 3, at 6:00 pm. International bestselling author Julia Kelly showcased her gift for sharing richly detailed stories and the power of friendships and womanhood in “The Light Over London” and “The Whispers of War.” This January, […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting a presentation on the “Great Backyard Bird Count,” presented by Justin Barrett of Manomet, Inc. via Zoom on Wednesday, February 10, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy annual citizen science event that engages birdwatchers of […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces new music lessons, “Guitar and More,” for all ages, styles, and experience levels. Colin Bradley joins the MAC to offer an eight-week course in music, customized to the student’s experience and interest. Half-hour lessons will focus on the training of the ear, improvisation, songwriting, and music reading comprehension. Instruments of […] Read more »