The Teen Summer Reading Challenge continues at MFPL. Teens who read books from their assigned reading list and fill out a book review get to pick a prize. Students going into grades 7-12 are eligible to participate. Join us for a Teen Craft Workshop on Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 pm. Make a vintage […] Read more »
On Friday, July 31, 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: The Showman – H. Akers Lohengrin (Introduction to Act III) – […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street, has more amazing summer programs coming up. Calling all writers. The MFPL Writing Group is meeting on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The group will do a combination of brief writing exercises, progress check-ins, out-loud readings of work, peer […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector at St. John’s Church in Vernon, Connecticut, will return to St. Philip’s on Sunday, August 2. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer will be held at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
On Wednesday, August 5, at 3:00 pm, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for Natural Dye and Fibers. Learn how plants can be used for dye and make a creation of your own. Registration is required. On Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will present […] Read more »
Jerome Rand will be the host speaker at the Mattapoisett Yacht Club. His epic solo, around-the-world adventure aboard Mighty Sparrow, a Westsail 32, took him 271 days and covered nearly 30,000 miles. Listen to his tales from this voyage and his other sailing adventures. The event is on Saturday, August 1. Doors open at 5:30 […] Read more »
Join us for a Teen Craft Workshop on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm. Grades 6-12 are invited to make a vintage card catalog junk journal at the library, with all materials provided. Teens can also earn raffle tickets towards a gift basket by registering for and attending this program. Raffle winners will be announced […] Read more »
Tickets for The Constant Wife by Somerset Maugham are on sale. The play has been adapted by MAC director Kate Fishman and is reimagined for the late 1960s, when women’s liberation was rising, social norms were shifting, and everything was groovy. This adaptation drops Maugham’s sharp social comedy into the vibrant, swirling world of […] Read more »
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are hosting their annual fall book sale on Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front Street in Marion. You’ll be able to find gently used books, puzzles, and games. The sale is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 […] Read more »
Our summer schedule is packed at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. MFPL is hosting a family movie showing of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00 pm. This event is designed for community members of all ages, no registration required. Learn about Misinformation in […] Read more »