Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street.
Bob Ainsworth will be at the Mattapoisett Library for a historic conversation about Fraud through the Ages on November 4 at 12:00 pm. Learn about the seagoing merchants in the Mediterranean, Charles Ponzi in the 1920s, Bernie Madoff in the 1990s, and even bitcoin on the internet. No registration is required.
The Mattapoisett Library Genealogy Group meets this month on November 4 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. They have a different topic each month and you can come to one or all of them. Contact Robbin at the library at 508-758-4171 or rsmith@sailsinc.org for additional information.
Come to our Adult Craft Workshop on November 8 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. During this workshop, we will transform seashells into beautiful handmade holiday gifts through the art of decoupage. Use everyday paper napkins to create one-of-a-kind coastal treasures. This program is for adults ages 18+; registration required.
Join Reed McLaren for a Save Our Sweaters Workshop on November 15 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Enjoy our favorite sweaters for another season by exploring methods of care and repair and visible mending fun. Remove unsightly pills with a DIY sweater comb and experience the magic of needle felting for subtle and colorful hole repair and embellishment. Bring a few items from your closet that you are happy to play around with. Woolens and cashmere work best; however, it may be possible to explore these methods on other natural and synthetic fibers. Registration required.
The Fiction Book Club is meeting this month on November 15 at 2:00 pm to discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Copies are available at the library. For more information, please email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.