Ring in the New Year at our Noon Year's Eve Party. Kids of all ages and their caregivers can join us between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm noon on Wednesday, December 31 to dance, snack, craft, and countdown to noon.
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Teens ages 14 to 17 are invited to join us on Friday, January 2 at 2:00 pm for a Game Lounge at the library. Get out of the house and play some video games with your friends. |
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The 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon will be taking place January 3 to 4 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This beloved tradition is one of the museum’s most anticipated events of the year with distinguished guests reading aloud from the iconic narrative. Mattapoisett resident East End Eddie Doherty will […]
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The MAC is auditioning actors for the comedy, The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. The play will be directed by John Heavey. The auditions will be held at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater located at 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA on Saturday, January 3 from 10:00 am […] Sippican Land Trust will host Forest Bathing with Forest Therapy Guide Diane Pienta on Saturday, January 3, at 10:00 am at the Osprey Marsh, Point Road in Marion. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku to mitigate stress of modern-day life, this guided experience offers the opportunity to interact with Nature in a way […] Gather your family and join us for Family Jeopardy on Saturday, January 3 at 1:00 pm. Enjoy some friendly competition as your family competes against others in a battle of wits. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. |
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The 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon will be taking place January 3 to 4 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This beloved tradition is one of the museum’s most anticipated events of the year with distinguished guests reading aloud from the iconic narrative. Mattapoisett resident East End Eddie Doherty will […]
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The MAC is auditioning actors for the comedy, The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. The play will be directed by John Heavey. The auditions will be held at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater located at 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA on Saturday, January 3 from 10:00 am […] |
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Students in grades 9-12 are invited to our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 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. Join us as we discuss ideas for winter reading and […] |
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The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street, Mattapoisett. Social time begins at 5:00 pm 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 […] There will be an ADU Presentation on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Council on Aging presented by Buz Artiano will be here along with Bob Grillo, Marion Building Commissioner. You Will Learn: What is an ADU? What goes into making an ADU? Who is an ADU for? What can YOU build? […] On Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 pm, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host its annual “So you want to run for Public Office” speaker forum. This meeting will take place in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The forum will be moderated by Matt Dems Chair Nicki Demakis, and […] |
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church is very excited to announce that Open Table is back with 3 dinners planned for January 9, February 27, and March 13 (weather permitting), so be sure to mark your calendar now. The OT crew hopes to see you on January 9 for the first of 3 delicious meals served in Reynard […] |
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In this class we will explore color theory, the color wheel, making color swatches, color mixing and matching, and all about complementary colors, primary, secondary and tertiary colors. This class will also touch on values, hues, shades, tones and tints, gray scale and warm and cool colors and the differences between all of these. Let's […]
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The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library's monthly used Book Sale is on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Book donations will be accepted on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the library's meeting room. |
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Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, January 11, 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. |
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Kids looking to practice their storytelling skills are invited to join our creative writing club. This club, designed for students in grades 1-6, will meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 3:00 pm. Our first meeting is on Monday, January 12. Each meeting will include a prompt and discussion about an […] The next meeting of the Rochester Republican Town Committee will be at 6:30 pm, on Monday, January 12, at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club in Acushnet. You do not have to be a member of RRTC to attend. Bring a friend and stay updated on the area’s current events. Rehearsals for the SCS Spring 2026 concert, “The Glory of Spring,” will begin on Monday, January 12, at 7:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring St., Marion. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and singers are asked to come early to register and pick up their music envelopes. If you are unsure about being able to […] |
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Emerging adults 20-and-up are invited to join us for our first Literary Society meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at 5:30 pm. Literary Society is a quarterly media mixer for young professionals in Mattapoisett and surrounding communities to discuss books, TV shows, movies, and podcasts, and to hear what other similarly-aged patrons are enjoying - no […] |
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The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 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. |
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The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites local residents to its January 15 monthly meeting for a special presentation, “The Magic Is You: Finding Your Creative Voice,” by Jenny Martin, the new Director of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Join Jenny for an inspiring talk on sharing your gifts and living your best creative life. A librarian […] The Marion Democratic Town Committee welcomes all residents to its monthly meeting at 5:30 pm January 15. The committee will meet at the Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring Street. The agenda will cover plans for the coming year. We also will discuss possible questions that concern Marion residents which we will ask Rep. Mark Sylvia, […]
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The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neimad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. The meeting will address important community concerns. In a friendly atmosphere, we encourage community members to join the discussion, share perspectives and to learn more about the […] |
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We're excited to host Rickrack the Clown for a red nose reader program on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 am. Rickrack will read a story and then put on her clown makeup during the program. This special storytime is for kids of all ages. |
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Join Robert Ainsworth at the library on Sunday, January 18, at 2:00 pm to hear the story of history's swindlers. From seagoing merchants in the Mediterranean to Charles Ponzi in the 1920s, to Bernie Madoff in the 1990s, and to bitcoin on the internet, people have wanted to get rich quick. They want easy money […]
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The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in January: Adult Bible Study every Sunday at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street. Free Food Outreach, January 18 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the American Legion Hall. Children’s “Bible Story Time” for children, parents, […] |
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On Tuesday, January 20, at 3:30 pm, we have the return of the community favorite No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft. Due to limited supplies, please register beforehand to guarantee your spot at this wicked fun, and festive program. Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:00 pm. This month's pick is "Ticket to Ride," a turn-based strategy game where players collect various types of train car cards to claim railway routes across North America. Recommended for 2 to 5 players, but teams can be formed to accommodate more players.*If […] |
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Falmouth Academy, an independent college-preparatory school serving grades 7 through 12, will host its annual Scholarship Exam & Faculty Forum on Saturday, January 24, from 9:30 am to 11:45 am on the Academy campus. This event invites prospective students entering grades 7–9 and their families to experience firsthand what makes Falmouth Academy's academic community distinctive […]
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Join Cathy Karp, a former Montessori art school teacher, for another Visible Mending workshop* on Saturday, January 24, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Cathy's workshop will introduce patrons to the art of mending textiles. Participants will learn to use embroidery, patching, and darning techniques to create unique, sustainable pieces that give new life to […] |
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church is very excited to announce the second Open Table of 2026. The OT crew hopes to see you on February 27 for a delicious meal served in Reynard Hall at Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and […] |
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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 January 28. We will discuss "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis" by Jonathan Blitzer. New members welcome. […] |
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Join the Marion Natural History Museum on January 30 at 6:00 pm when we welcome Wildlife Biologist Steven Wright of Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife to learn about these fascinating animals. American Indians called the beaver the "sacred center" of the land because this species creates such rich, watery habitat for other mammals, fish, turtles, frogs, […] |
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