The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents Paintings and Prints by Jim Parker. The exhibition, entitled “Ships and Shipbuilding from Mattapoisett and the SouthCoast,” begins on July 1 and is free and open to the public.
Our six-week Summer Yoga Series continues on Thursday, July 3 at 10:30 am on the library’s lawn. Grab your mat and mark your calendars for the remaining classes on Thursday, July 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:30 am. Stretch, unwind, and relax with a beginner-friendly yoga flow series. This adaptable experience suits all ability levels and is recommended for ages 12 and up. Class will be held outside, weather permitting—please dress accordingly. No registration required.
Join us on Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 am for an Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presentation hosted by Bob Ainsworth, author of DUPED, a fictional account of the theft. In his library presentation, Bob will review the details of the real-life 1990 robbery at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the suspects, and the motives behind the world’s most valuable art theft, totaling $500 million. This program is recommended for ages 12 and up. Come by and see if you can solve this decades-old mystery. No registration required.
The library will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5, at 10:00 am.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 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 Friends are also still accepting jewelry donations. If you have gently used or unworn jewelry or accessories you’d like to donate, the Friends would love to take them off your hands. Please drop these items off at the circulation desk. Thank you. Your contributions are appreciated and will help support future library events.
Well-Read Wednesday meets on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 pm in the Marine room. The club will discuss Autocracy, Inc. The Dictators Who Want to Rule the World, by Anne Applebaum. Copies of the book are available for pickup at the library. New members are welcome.
ZMakesBeads will be at the library on Tuesday, July 29, at 12:00 pm for an expressive arts workshop that teaches participants the basics of making beaded jewelry. Semi-precious stones and other natural jewelry materials will be used. The workshop atmosphere is a tranquil, meditative, interactive space that encourages participants to be present and at ease while creating. This event is intended for ages 12 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Please see the library website to sign up.
Drop by the library on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:00 pm for the next Sippizine writing group. Meredith is stepping up to lead this summer’s sessions in the Marine Room while Alanna Nelson is away. Bring your favorite writing accessories (e.g., paper, pen, computer) and get ready for the spark as ideas pop up in this creative writing session. No registration required.
Please note 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, library events and activities are free and open to all. Visit our website for more information and updates. If you have any questions, please email mfpl@sailsinc.org or call us at 508-758-4171.