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.
We have two storytimes to offer. Family Storytime is on Thursdays at 10:30am, 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 until April 12. We have a fantastic selection of books this year, so you will not want to miss out on this one. Registration for the program ends on February 28 at 4pm, so that should give folks plenty of time to get down to the library and get signed up. We have many events that are exclusive to participants in the Quahog Reading Program, so keep an eye out for those. Come visit us, send us an email, or give us a call for more info.
The first Quahog event we have is the e-Resources Workshop. Quahog Readers can learn about two apps, Hoopla and Libby, which give them access to the world of eBooks and audiobooks – all they need is a library card. Participants at this event will earn a raffle ticket. Come to the library on Thursday, January 29, at 3:00 pm to check this out.
On Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon, we have a Drop-In Play Group for crawlers to Pre-K. On Thursday afternoons from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, we have 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.
Lastly, the world-famous Big Ryan, of Big Ryan’s Tall Tales, is coming to the library on February 7. Big Ryan takes the stage at 11:30 am, but we will have plenty of cool things to check out before and after the show for Take Your Child to the Library Day. If you’re attending the show, be sure to get here early to make sure you get a parking spot and a good seat – you will not want to miss this.
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.