Do you need some free, basic tech help? Stop by Felicia’s Tech Corner on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for personalized, one-on-one assistance. Example topics include basic email assistance or help accessing Libby and Hoopla, the library’s eBook and audiobook platforms. Not sure? Email Felicia at faguiar@sailsinc.org or call the library to see if we can help.
Curious about Artificial Intelligence – but not sure what to believe (or how to stay safe)? Join us on Friday, March 6, at 4:00 pm for a special intergenerational A.I. workshop for seniors, led by John and Bhavi, high school seniors and co-founders of the North Attleboro Senior Technology Program. No registration required.
Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, March 8, 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.
Learn everything necessary to start needle felting from The Felted Bee on Tuesday, March 10, at 3:00 pm. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn skills and techniques to create an adorable needle-felted otter. Tools and materials are included. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 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 will continue accepting jewelry donations for their December 2026 sale. 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.
Demystify Home Ownership on Saturday, March 14 at 11:30 am with Rate Senior Loan Officer Sarah Gomes and Debbie Rose of Rose Homes – LAER Realty Partners. They’ll be at the library for an informative talk on the possibilities of home ownership in this economy. First-time buyers and the buyer-curious are encouraged to come with questions. This program is open to all. No registration required.
Join us on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm, for an afternoon of storytelling with Joe Keane, a renowned seanchaí (traditional Irish storyteller), as he brings to life Ireland’s rich oral storytelling traditions. Ages 12 and up, no registration required.
Our Sunday Book Club meets on March 15 at 2:00 pm. The club is intended for adults. Contact Librarian Robbin Smith with questions at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 pm for “Trekking the National Parks,” a friendly competition featuring North American National Parks. Camp at parks, collect stones, and earn the most victory points to win. Recommended for 2 to 5 players, but teams can be formed to accommodate more. Register online to save your spot. *If you’ve never played before, please arrive 15 minutes early to review the rules.
Teens and Tweens are invited to drop by the library after school on Friday, March 20, at 3:00 pm to make a Rainbow Scratch Bookmark. No registration. While supplies last.
Join Ms. Miyuki on Saturday, March 21, at 1:30 pm for another afternoon of painting by numbers. This relaxing craft involves filling in numbered sections on a canvas with matching acrylic paints to create detailed art, promoting stress relief, improved focus, and a sense of accomplishment. Space is limited. Registration is required. For adults 18 and up.
Our new director, Jenny Martin, and Noi Sabal will be hosting a two-part Creative Writing Workshop on Sunday, March 22 and 29 at 2:00 pm. For ages 16 and up. All experience levels welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to attend both sessions.
Join us on March 24 at 3:30 pm for “Polish Up Your Presentation,” a Public Speaking Workshop. Storytellers Karen Chace and Andrea Lovett will lead a 90-minute public speaking workshop that is both fun and friendly. There will be interactive exercises, real talk, and skills you’ll use immediately. Whether you’re giving a class presentation, interviewing for a job, or have a desire to feel more confident speaking up, this workshop is for you. Stop dreading presentations. Start dominating them. Space is limited. Register online to save your spot.
The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group regularly meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Marine Room. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25. New members are welcome. No registration required.
Emerging adults, 20 and up, are invited to join us for the Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:00 pm. Participants are in for a spirited (zero-proof.) evening of Literary Mocktails with Jonathan Pogash, founder of The Cocktail Guru, and author of the Mr. Boston Bartender’s Guide 75th Anniversary Edition. Learn to craft sophisticated, book-inspired mocktails, mingle with new friends, and enjoy free snacks while trading book recommendations. Then chat with Jonathan during an exclusive book signing. Perfect for young book lovers and beverage enthusiasts 20 and up. No registration required.
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, online at www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, or call the library at 508-758-4171.