What’s Happening in May at the Library? May is a transitional month at Plumb Library, when the spring program cycle wraps up and we prepare for the start of summer reading. So, while that means we don’t have any children’s programs on the books this month, we do have some upcoming Saturday events for adults […] Read more »
The Silent Book Club returns on Thursday, May 1, 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 interesting book. Due to space limitations, the club will be limited to 20 readers. Please call […] Read more »
Calling all tweens grades 5-7. It’s time for a tween takeover at the Elizabeth Taber Library. From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7, we’ll be creating perler bead masterpieces. Kids grades K-4 and their grownups can join us on Thursday afternoons in May for an afternoon activity. On Thursday, May 8, […] Read more »
Enjoy a “Guided Woodland Walk” at the White Eagle/Hoff Property (Marion) on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am. Join Jim Rassman, Service Forester with the State Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, for a walk in Aucoot Woods. We’ll begin at Hoff parking area and tour the early spring woods, including opened areas, older forested areas, […] Read more »
Are you home with your kids during School Vacation Week? On Friday April 25 at 10:00 am Mattapoisett Land Trust is excited to collaborate with the OutHounds Adventure Club to bring you a co-hosted dog hiking Adventure. We can’t think of a better way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday morning than […] Read more »
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church warmly invites the public to a special Choral Evensong on Sunday, April 27 at 5:00 pm at 124 Front Street, Marion. This beautiful and contemplative service, rooted in the Anglican tradition, will feature scripture, prayer, and sacred music offered by the Saint Gabriel’s choir. Choral Evensong is an opportunity to […] Read more »
A group of local writers meet once a month to share their writing and offer feedback. If you are interested in honing your writing and want to share a rough draft in a supportive setting, come join us. No need to bring a piece of writing every time. Current members write mystery/crime, picture books, humor, […] Read more »
On Wednesday May 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host a Candidates’ Night in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. All candidates for any elected position in our upcoming Municipal Election on May 20 will be extended an invitation and provided an […] Read more »
This year we are changing things up. The last few years, our July meeting with music and ice cream social was always on an incredibly hot night, so we’re going to have our Ice Cream Social on May 21 at 7:00 pm at the Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Rd. in Rochester. Before […] Read more »
The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at 6:45 pm in the Sippican School Auditorium (16 Spring St), followed by the Town Election on Friday, May 16. If you wish to vote at the town meeting OR the election, you must register to vote by Friday, May 2. The Town Clerk’s […] Read more »