Spring into April with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, this month.
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.
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, April 7 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. New members are always welcome.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 pm in the Marine Room. 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.
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s used Book Sale is on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Book donations will be accepted on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in the library’s meeting room.
This month’s Silent Book Club meets on Sunday, April 12, 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.
Join K&A Creations for a step-by-step painting lesson on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm. Create a lovely lemon tree, or do your own thing. All materials are included. For adults 18 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required. This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join performer and educator Stephen Collins for an engaging evening exploring the life and work of Robert Frost through a blend of storytelling and performance. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm in the library’s meeting room.
Did you know April is “Financial Literacy Month?” On Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 pm, visit the Mattapoisett Library with for Economic Empowerment Hour. Teens can learn essential skills like understanding credit and how to write a check. No registration required.
Join Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Mattapoisett Library on Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 pm. Sheryl Faye will portray the late Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in her one-woman show. All adults are welcome. No registration required.
Our Sunday Book Club meets on April 19 at 2:00 pm. They are reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the library. Contact Librarian Robbin Smith with questions at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
Join our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, April 21, at 6:00 pm. Come with friends and family or drop by solo to have some table-top fun. Bring your own games or play some of ours. No registration required.
In honor of America’s 250th year, teens and tweens are invited to join us for a screening of the award-winning musical, Hamilton, on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 pm. No registration is required and free snacks.
The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group regularly meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 PM in the Marine Room. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22. This month’s book is American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America by Colin Woodard. Copies will be available at the library. New members welcome. No registration required.
Escape from the terrible thicket by mixing potions and translating fairy messages to find your way out. This dynamic escape room event is on Friday, April 24 at 11:00 am for families and 1:00 pmfor teens. Space is limited. Registration is required. This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come to the Mattapoisett Library for an afternoon with Anita Diamant on Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 pm. Anita Diamant is a prolific and award-winning author of fiction, non-fiction, and essay collections. Some of her notable titles include The Red Tent and The Boston Girl. This event is free and open to all.
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.