Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for our Teen Advisory Board Pizza Party kick-off on Tuesday, November 4, at 6:00 pm. This event promises delicious pizza and the opportunity to have a powerful impact on your community. Stop by for a slice and find out more — no registration required.
Need a break from school chaos? Join us for Sticker and Chill at the library on Wednesday, November 5, 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 close at noon on Friday, November 7, for staff first-aid, CPR, and AED training. We will reopen regular hours on Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Silent Book Club returns on Sunday, November 9, 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.
The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 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 still accepting jewelry donations for their December 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 by November 16. Thank you. Your contributions are appreciated and will help support future library events.
ZMakesBeads will be at the library on Sunday, November 16, at 1:00 pm for an expressive arts workshop that teaches participants the basics of beaded jewelry making. 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 for patrons ages 13 and up; it is not suitable for children. Space is limited and registration is required. Please see the library’s website to sign up.
The Sunday Book Club will meet on Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 pm. We’ll be discussing “The Lost Wife,” by Susanna Moore. Copies are available at the library. Please contact librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org with questions.
Join us at our next Board Game Club on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:00 pm. This month’s pick is “Art Society,” an art collection game where players bid on art, arrange it, and try to create the most fashionable collection. Recommended for 2 to 4 players, but teams can be formed to accommodate more. Space is limited. Register on the library’s website to save your spot. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to review the rules if you’ve never played before.
The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, November 25, at 6:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. We will discuss “Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America,” by Hampton Sides. New members are always welcome. No registration required.
In celebration of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26. We will reopen with regular hours on Saturday, November 29, at 10:00 am. Have a bountiful Thanksgiving, everyone.
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.