The school year is almost here. Start planning your after-school activities with some of our weekly library programs. Each Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, teens in grades 6–12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts and chill time. Teens and tweens in grades 4–12 can also join us every Friday […] Read more »
September is full of engaging programs at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Come to MFPL for a weekly Literary Cafe every Thursday morning from 11:00 am to noon. Enjoy coffee and tea, discuss books you’re reading, get new book recommendations, and more. This is a great way to connect […] Read more »
The Marion Cemetery Commission is hosting a Historic Gravestone Workshop at Evergreen Cemetery (Route 6 and Converse Road) on September 12, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with September 13 as a rain date. The workshop will teach gravestone construction, conservation, cleaning and basic repair. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. This workshop […] Read more »
On Friday, August 28, at 7:00 pm, 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: Bandology – E. Osterling Lohengrin (Introduction to Act III) – […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at affordable prices while supporting the […] Read more »
The Rev. Michael Pearson, Assisting Priest at St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI, will lead services on Sunday, August 30, at St. Philip’s. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is used at the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services. St. Philip’s is located at 34 Water St., Mattapoisett, next to the Town Beach. All are welcome. Read more »
Please join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church St on Thursday, September 3, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for its Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, curator and administrator of the Mattapoisett Museum, Connor E. Gaudet, will give a presentation on Mattapoisett’s iconic swordfish weathervane and the man who carved the original, Harry […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center welcomes Dennis Cook and Matt Richard to the Unplugged series on September 25. There will be two separate performances during the night, and each set will last about an hour. Find a spot at a cabaret table upstairs at the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery to listen to a mix of jazz […] Read more »
Summer Reading Lists and book options are still available at the Mattapoisett Library. Browse our display of required reading books and choose one that works for you. The books are available through the start of school. On August 25 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, join us for a Video Game Takeover. Teens in […] Read more »
On Saturday, August 22 and 29, and September 5, we are welcoming families to the library for Saturday Storytime. Storytime starts at 10:30 am, and you can expect all the great things from our regular storytimes, like music, books, activities and crafts, just on a different day. We hope to see you there. Join […] Read more »