The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are hosting their annual jewelry sale beginning with a Preview Sale for Friends members on Thursday, December 4, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Sale dates for the public are Friday, December 5, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 6, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Teens are invited to join us on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 pm for a Teen Diamond Art craft. Get creative and make some of your favorite Pokémon out of diamond beads – no registration required, recommended for ages 12 to 18.
The holidays are right around the corner and shopping scams are on the rise. Do you know how to protect yourself? Robin Putnam, from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will lead a discussion on identity theft prevention at the library on Tuesday, December 10, at 1:00 pm. Registration is required.
Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, December 14, at 1:00 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.
Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 pm for A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Chocolate. In this presentation, commercial-licensed chocolatier Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations Workshops will cover fascinating facts about coffee and chocolate with samples to try. Registration is required.
Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 pm. This month’s pick is “CLUE,” a murder mystery game where everyone’s a suspect. Collect clues and solve the case. Recommended for 3 to 6 players, but teams can be formed to accommodate more. *If you’ve never played before, please arrive 15 minutes early to review the rules. Registration is required.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Attention teens: Need a break from school chaos? Join us for Sticker and Chill Santa Style at the library on Friday, December 19, at 3:30 pm. Relax, get creative, and build your own 3D sticker scene with one of our soothing sticker kits – yours to customize and keep. For ages 13 to 17.
The library will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26. We will reopen on Saturday, December 27, at 10:00 am.
The library will also be closed for the New Year on Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1. We will reopen on Friday, January 2, at 10:00 am.
Please remember that a library card is required at checkout. If your card is missing, we can replace it. To avoid losing it again, download the SAILS mobile app. It’s an excellent alternative to carrying your physical library card. Please see a librarian if you need help or have questions. Your privacy is important to us. Let’s protect it together.
As always, our programs and events are free and open to everyone. For more information, please visit us at 7 Barstow Street, browse our website at www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, or call the library at 508-758-4171.