The Misconceptions of Science Fiction

The Mattapoisett Free Library will host a local author talk on Saturday, May 10 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Local resident Richard Cutler is the author of what has been described as "speculative fiction." This is a subgenre of science fiction of which there are many genres including horror and space cowboy adventures. Those […]

Banned Book Club

Elizabeth Taber Library

Banned Book Club will return Tuesday May 12 at 6:00 pm.  May’s banned book title is “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. Find copies available at the circulation desk.

Annual Town Meeting in Mattapoisett

The Annual Town Meeting in Mattapoisett is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. Please arrive and check in early as we are hoping for a prompt start. The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at Old Hammondtown School. Polls will be […]

The Cozy Cup Book Club

Elizabeth Taber Library

Starting this May: The Cozy Cup Book Club will begin meeting Wednesday mornings at the library.  Join us for snacks, sips, and cozy conversations.  The first meeting will be Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00 am.  The first title selection is “The Gardener’s Plot” by Deborah Benoint.  Find copies available at the circulation desk.

MNHM Annual Meeting

Marion Natural History Museum's Annual Meeting featuring Chris German of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will give a talk on "From Submarine Vents to Life on other Ocean Worlds" on May 16 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The first Alvin dives to submarine vents, together with the discovery that they hosted new species of animals […]

“Touch A Truck” Event

The Old Rochester Regional High School (ORRHS) Early Childhood High School Students are excited to host Touch A Truck—a fun-filled, hands-on event for children and families. This free event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 135 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett. A rain date is scheduled for May 18. […]

Mattapoisett Annual Town Election

The Annual Town Meeting in Mattapoisett is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. Please arrive and check in early as we are hoping for a prompt start. The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at Old Hammondtown School. Polls will be […]

Rochester Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race

The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River will take place on Monday, May 26, starting at 8:30 am at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir, Snipatuit Road, in Rochester and finishing at the Mattapoisett Herring Weir at River Road and Route 6. […]

Tour de Crème Bike Ride

The Iconic Tour de Crème Bike Ride Returns for 2025. Clear your schedule and mark your calendars: on Sunday June 1, the Tour de Crème bike ride returns for its 7th year. Cycle from Mattapoisett and to surrounding towns, stopping for a free scoop of ice cream at creameries along the routes. Register and choose […]

Marion Town Party

As you may remember, last year the Marion Town Party was cancelled due to concerns of mosquito-borne diseases in the area. With that in mind, the Committee has decided to move the event to July. Save the date. The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, July 26 (rain date is Sunday, July […]