Events

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:00 pm. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an action-oriented group of students who work to integrate their youthful voices into MFPL's services, programming, goals, and communications. New members are always welcome.

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations on February 4 from 3:30 pm to  4:30 pm. This year's bird count runs from February 13 to 16. Participants are asked to count […]

The Marion Natural History Museum will host The Great Backyard Bird Count on February 4 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked […]

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts by […]

Save the date for Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 7. You won't want to miss crafts, storytime, and more between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Save the date for Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 7. You won't want to miss crafts, storytime, and more between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at

Lastly, the world-famous Big Ryan, of Big Ryan's Tall Tales, is coming to the library on February 7. Big Ryan takes the stage at 11:30 am, but we will have plenty of cool things to check out before and after the show for Take Your Child to the Library Day. If you're attending the show, […]

The Marion Social Club is having a Ham & Bean Dinner on Saturday, February 7 at our location at 44 Pumping Station Road, Marion. This dinner will include Ham, baked beans, coleslaw, brown bread and dessert. The tickets are $16.00 each and they can be reserved by calling Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cutoff date is […]

Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, February 8, 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 favorite book. The event is for patrons ages 16 and up — no registration required.

The Rochester Republican Town Committee will be having their regular monthly meeting February 9, beginning at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club 242 Robinson Road (Route 105) on the Rochester/Acushnet town line. Besides regular business the Rochester RTC will be hosting as guest speaker the Republican candidate for Congress […]

Join the Banned Book Club on Tuesday, February 10 at their new time, 1:00 pm. to discuss John Green's "Looking For Alaska" the most banned book since 2021.

Patrons 12 and up are invited to join Pop Up Art School on Tuesday, February 10, at 3:00 pm to learn how to use a barbed needle to sculpt wool. In this MCC grant-funded program, we'll make a soft, fuzzy cactus with heart-shaped flower adornments when we're done, and "plant" it in a mini terra-cotta […]

Swipe Right, February 10 at 6pm- Join us for our 2nd Annual Romance Readers night. Librarians will be sharing their favorite romance reads, as well as reading some of our favorite experts out loud. Valentine's crafts, and treats to follow. This is a free event and open to all 18+ please RSVP on our website […]

The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. A Zoom link to the meeting is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact the library at mfpl@sailsinc.org. We can pass along your message to the Friends.

The Town of Marion invites the public to attend the official Ribbon Cutting and Open House for its new Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations Building, located at 60 Benson Brook Road, Marion. The event will take place on Friday, February 13, at 1:00 pm. This milestone marks a significant investment in the Town’s infrastructure […]

On Saturday, February 14 join clinical psychology doctoral student Morgan Browning for a special valentine's themed Fun with Feelings storytime at 11 am. This program is designed for kids ages 4-8 and features a craft after storytime.

A free Valentine’s Brunch will take place from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on February 14 where women and minorities in Marion can explore running for town offices. Here is an opportunity to create broader representation in town government. Women in particular are encouraged to come. We will invite women who have participated or have […]

On Saturday, February 14, join clinical psychology doctoral student Morgan Browning for a special valentine's themed Fun with Feelings storytime at 11:00 am. This program is designed for kids ages 4-8 and features a craft after storytime.

Calling all bird lovers and lovebirds alike. Join Sippican Lands Trust and members of the Nasketucket Bird Club for this free program on February 14 at 1:00 pm. Winter is the best time to see many of our northern duck and waterbird species floating around Marion's harbors before their migrations to the north and Arctic. […]

Our Sunday Book Club meets on February 15 at 2:00 pm. The club is intended for adults. Contact Librarian Robbin Smith with questions at rsmith@sailsinc.org.

On Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will offer a salute to the English composer Gustav Holst. Holst's compositions for symphonic band have made him a cornerstone of the genre. His band music is celebrated for its rich orchestrations and use of English folk tunes. […]

Registration for all February School Vacation camps with Benares Angeley for ages 7-10 at the Marion Art Center are now open. All classes are in the MAC Studio at 80 Pleasant St., Marion. Each session is $35 for MAC members and $40 for nonmembers. Create, Color & Upcycle: Kids will turn words, colors and recycled […]

If you're planning ahead for February Vacation week - we've got a week full of activities! We'll be hosting Tri-Town Against Racism and the Excellent family for Black History Month storytime on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:30 am for kids of all ages. Kids of all ages can drop in anytime between 10:00 am and […]

Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 pm. This month's pick is "Really Loud Librarians," a fast-paced, merciless word-shouting board game. *If you've never played before, please arrive 15 minutes early to review the rules. Space is limited. Register online to save your spot.

Registration for all February School Vacation camps with Benares Angeley for ages 7-10 at the Marion Art Center are now open. All classes are in the MAC Studio at 80 Pleasant St., Marion. Each session is $35 for MAC members and $40 for nonmembers. Create, Color & Upcycle: Kids will turn words, colors and recycled […]

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its February 19 monthly meeting for a unique presentation with professional textile conservator Kate Tarleton. Whether it’s a family christening gown handed down from generation to generation or a quilt recently purchased at an antique shop, the heirloom textiles in your possession require special care. Join […]

The Marion Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention at its monthly meeting on February 19. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm in the Community Room, Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street. All registered Marion Democrats are welcome to run for delegate positions. We will elect […]

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a caucus to elect delegates to the 2026 MassGOP Nominating Convention on Thursday, February 19, at Neimad Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 57 Fairhaven Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. All registered Republicans in Mattapoisett are invited to attend and vote in electing our local delegates. These delegates will […]

T(w)eens ages 12 to 16 are invited to join us on Friday, February 20, at 3:00 pm for another exciting Game Lounge. Enjoy February vacation by hanging out with friends and playing video games at the library. No registration.

The Marion Natural History Museum is offering Nature Journaling with Pen & Ink on February 21, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. During this session we will learn about the different ways to create form and texture with pen & ink and ink wash. This class will explore using ink via black Sakura brand micron ink […]

Nature Journaling with Pen & Ink on Saturday February 21, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, Cost: $20.00. During this session we will learn about the different ways to create form and texture with pen & ink and ink wash. This class will explore using ink via black Sakura brand micron ink pens. With the micron […]

On Saturday February 21, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm the Rochester Women's Club will again be hosting its Left Right Center Scholarship Fundraiser. Join us at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street in Mattapoisett. Join us for a fun afternoon of games, raffles and snacks. A $20.00 entrance fee will get you in […]

Emerging adults 20 and up are invited to join us for our first Literary Society book club meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 pm. The Literary Society Book Club is a "read what you like" meeting where young professionals and emerging adults discuss their current book choices with others. Attendees are encouraged to participate […]

Join the Cozy Cup on February 11 and 25 as they discuss M.C. Beaton's "Death of a Valentine". As always, coffee and tea are provided.

The next program scheduled is Owl Diet Detective on February 25 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of owls and their unique eating habits. Unlike other birds, owls swallow their prey whole because they lack teeth for chewing. Our Owl Pellet Dissection program provides a fascinating […]

The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Marine Room. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25. We will discuss "The Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul," by Scott W. Berg. New members welcome. […]