Last week, I wrote about how this was the last week to sign up for the Quahog Reading Program. This was before the Blizzard of 2026. Since we’ve all been snowed in, I’ve decided to extend the registration deadline to Saturday, March 7, at 4:00 pm. The Quahog Reading Program is open to all students in grades 3-6. For curious readers at home, the Quahog Reading Program is in its 13th year, and we have a great selection of books for this year. Notably, Pocket Bear by Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate, Snoop, by the one and only Gordon Korman, and the Newbery Honor Award Winner for 2026, The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, by Aubrey Hartman. The full list of Quahog Award candidates, along with more information about the Quahog Reading Program, is available on our website, mattapoisettlibrary.org, or by calling 508-758-4171.
Our weekly Drop-In Play Group will now feature exclusive activities each week. Children who are crawlers through Pre-K are welcome to drop in for the fun every Tuesday morning from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Adult caretakers must stay with their young ones for the duration of the program – it’s a Drop-in Play Group, not Drop-off.
Baby Storytime returns this Friday at 10:30 am, so mark your calendars. Except for the week of April Vacation (April 19-25), Baby Storytime will occur every Friday morning at 10:30 am until May 15.
Family Storytime will be returning next Thursday, March 12. Except for the week of April Vacation (April 19-25), Family Storytime will occur every Thursday morning at 10:30 am until May 14.
On Thursday, March 5, at 10:30 am, patrons ages 2-4 can create a vibrant ping-pong ball light craft with fun and creative color combinations. No registration required.
We hope to see you in the library soon. Until then, keep reading.