From now until the end of January, we are collecting donations for local food pantries in the form of non-perishable food, pet food, diapers, cleaning supplies, and items to support personal hygiene. Thank you to those who have already donated. Your generosity has made all the difference.
Our storytimes are back. Family Storytime is on Thursdays at 10:30 am, and Baby Storytime is on Fridays at 10:30 am. This batch of sessions will run until mid-February.
The world-famous Quahog Reading Program is back for its 13th year. This reading program is specifically for children in grades 3-6 and runs from January 17 to April 12. We have a fantastic selection of books this year, so you will not want to miss out on this one. Registration starts on Staturday January 17 at 10:00 am, and registration for the program ends on February 28 at 4:00 pm, so that should give folks plenty of time to get down to the library and get signed up. Early bird registrants who register on the 17th are invited to watch The Wild Robot with us at the library and earn their first raffle ticket for the program. Come visit us, send us an email, or give us a call for more info.
We’re trying something new later in January – two new play groups. On Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon, starting January 20, we will be hosting a Drop-In Play Group for crawlers to Pre-K. On Thursday afternoons from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, starting January 22, we’re hosting a Drop-In Play Club for kids ages 5-10. Please note that these groups are drop-in, not drop-off: There’s no registration required, but adults must stay with their young ones.
On Tuesday, January 20, at 3:30 pm, we have the return of the community favorite No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft. Due to limited supplies, please register beforehand to guarantee your spot at this wicked fun, and festive program.
To register for our events or for more information, please check out our website, mattapoisettlibrary.org, or give us a call at 508-758-4171. We hope to see you in the library soon. Until then, keep reading.