Registration for the library’s summer reading program Dram Big: READ! begins on Tuesday, June 12 and continues through June 26 for children of all ages. Stories, crafts, games, special events and programs have been planned that include art, outdoor recreation, theatre, creative writing, science and engineering, music and nature. The focus this summer is on family fun so entire families are encouraged to register together for enjoyable activities and family prizes. Calendars and schedules will be available at registration.
Drop in story times for toddlers and preschoolers will be held each week, and chess club will be ongoing for children on Wednesday evenings.
At registration, each family will receive a packet of milkweed seeds, courtesy of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library, to help encourage monarch butterflies in their migration. A
program will be offered to learn more about the beautiful monarchs.
For young adult patrons, Take Back the Night, will also begin in July with many events and programs geared for junior high and high school students. Many programs will also be of
interest to adults.
Mark your calendars for the return of the Wareham Gatemen on Tuesday, June 26 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Baseball players will be on hand in the children’s room to read stories, make crafts, and sign autographs. Plan to stop by and play catch with members of the Cape Cod
League! Bring your glove.
Writer Debby Corbett will lead a creative writing group with students in 6th through 8th grade on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, beginning June 26. Enjoy putting your ideas on paper with other writers.
The Junior Friends of the Library will be showing the film “The Princess Bride” on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Popcorn, drinks, and goodies. Come in from the beach and cool off while watching a great movie. Free.
Reserve the date for this special event and bring your family and friends: On Thursday, July 5 at 11:00 am, Otha Day will present “Drum to the Beat: A Drum Circle Event” at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. This world famous group presents an interactive program for all ages using instruments, songs, and percussion. Their music represents many countries and cultures. Instruments are provided though audience members are welcome to bring their own!
Meet novelist Meg Mitchell Moore, author of “So Far Away” and “The Arrivals.” She will be reading from her work and signing books on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 pm.
The Writer’s Group will meet Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and all genres are discussed in a supportive atmosphere.
Donations of clean used books are now being accepted at the library for the Friends’ Annual Used Book Sale, which will take place during the week of July 17. This year it is being held at the library during regular library hours.