Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Join our all ages storytime for songs, rhymes, books, a craft, and more!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us at the library for some fun stories, rhymes, songs, scarf play, and most importantly, bells!Recommended for ages 0-2.

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s used Book Sale is on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Book donations will be accepted on Thursday, April 9th, and Friday, April 10th, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM in the library’s meeting room.Interesting in signing up to be a volunteer? Click the link to sign up for a time slot. We would love to have your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA4AA2EABF9C70-63150708-book#/

Craft your own rainbow suncatchers or gift these dazzling delights to fans of shiny decor and handmade wonders in the shared glow of your rainbow creations!

The Silent Book Club meets monthly in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious tea, quiet time to read, then time for discussion. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next interesting book. The event is recommended for patrons ages 16 and up.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

Join K&A Creations for a step-by-step painting lesson on Tuesday, April 14th at 6 PM! Create a lovely lemon tree, or do your own thing! All materials are included. For adults 18 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required.*Please dress accordingly. Paint can get messy!This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Join our all ages storytime for songs, rhymes, books, a craft, and more!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us at the library for some fun stories, rhymes, songs, scarf play, and most importantly, bells!Recommended for ages 0-2.

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club will be reading DnDoggos by Scout Underhill. Copies will be available at the library. Contact faguiar@sailsinc.org with any questions.Ages 9+

Did you know April is “Financial Literacy Month”? On Saturday, April 18th, at 1 PM, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union will be here with an Economic Empowerment Hour! This is an excellent opportunity for teens aged 12 to 18 to learn essential skills like budgeting, saving, and understanding credit. No need to register—just swing by for some expert advice to kick off your financial journey!

Join Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Mattapoisett Public Library! Sheryl Faye portrays the late Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in her one-woman show. Celebrate America' 250th birthday by learning about one of the most iconic American women of the modern era. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.All adults welcome. No registration required.

This month, the club is reading by . Copies are available at the library. For more information, please email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

Join us for Recommended for 2 to 5 players, but teams can be formed to accommodate more! Register online to save your spot! *If you've never played before, please arrive 30 minutes early to review the rules.If you have any questions, contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@sailsinc.org.

Join us for Board Game Club! Come with friends and family or drop by solo to have some table-top fun! Bring your own games or play some of ours. All adults welcome, no registration required.If you have any questions, contact Felicia Aguiar at faguiar@sailsinc.org.

In honor of America’s 250th year, teens and young adults are invited to join us for a screening of the unforgettable stage production, filmed from the original Broadway version of Hamilton. Discover the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, featuring a score that combines hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway.No registration. Free snacks.

The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 PM in the Marine Room. We will discuss American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North, by Colin Woodard

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

You and your family are lost in the forest! To escape, you must mix potions with the correct herbs, read the signs of the forest, and translate fairy messages to find your way out. For families and kids 12 and under!This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

You and your friends are lost in the forest! To escape, you must mix potions with the correct herbs, read the signs of the forest, and translate fairy messages to find your way out For teens 13 and up.This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Anita Diamant is the author of thirteen books, most recently Period. End of Sentence. A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice. Her first novel, The Red Tent, a New York Times bestseller, has been published in more than 25 countries. Her other novels include The Boston Girl, Day After Night, The Last Days of Dogtown, and Good Harbor.Diamant is an award-winning journalist and author of six non-fiction guides to contemporary Jewish life, as well as a collection of essays. Her work has appeared in the Boston Globe Magazine, Real Simple, Parenting, and Boston Magazine. She is a regular contributor to Cognoscenti, WBUR-FM’s online ideas and opinion page. Please feel free to bring your copies of her work for her to sign. Free and open to all.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

We're celebrating "Financial Literacy Month" on Tuesday, April 28th, at 6 PM with First Citizens' Federal Credit Union. They're hosting an Economic Empowerment Hour featuring resources and tips to help patrons aged 18+ take control of their financial futures. No registration is needed. Let’s make financial literacy a priority together!

Discover the art of crafting a dazzling, eco-chic bird feeder with seeds! Create a seed mosaic bird feeder that's bound to turn your garden into a feathered fiesta! We will be using nut butter! Registration is required!

Quahog Readers who completed at least ONE group AND VOTED are invited to our pizza party! Must register at the Children's Desk in order to attend!

Step into the world of one of New England’s most beloved poets.Join performer and educator Stephen Collins for an engaging evening exploring the life and work of Robert Frost. Through a blend of storytelling and performance, Collins brings Frost’s poetry to life, offering insight into the poet’s career, inspirations, and enduring legacy.The program will feature a short talk on Frost’s life, followed by dramatic recitations of several of his most well-known poems. Audience members will also have the opportunity to reflect on and discuss Frost’s work together.Whether you’re a longtime admirer or discovering Frost for the first time, this is a warm and memorable celebration of poetry rooted in the New England landscape. Date: Wednesday, April 29Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Mattapoisett Library Large Meeting Room Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Join our all ages storytime for songs, rhymes, books, a craft, and more!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us at the library for some fun stories, rhymes, songs, scarf play, and most importantly, bells!Recommended for ages 0-2.

Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about two musical icons, Dylan and Cash, and the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music!All ages welcome! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

Teens in 9th through 12th grade are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board! TAB is where teen voices shape what happens at the library — engaging events, fun workshops, summer reading activities, and more! TAB members can also earn volunteer hours for their service and recommendation letters, if they serve an appropriate amount of time.Come share your ideas and help improve our library services!

Join our all ages storytime for songs, rhymes, books, a craft, and more!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us at the library for some fun stories, rhymes, songs, scarf play, and most importantly, bells!Recommended for ages 0-2.

The Silent Book Club meets monthly in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious tea, quiet time to read, then time for discussion. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next interesting book. The event is recommended for patrons ages 16 and up.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

Join our all ages storytime for songs, rhymes, books, a craft, and more!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us at the library for some fun stories, rhymes, songs, scarf play, and most importantly, bells!Recommended for ages 0-2.

This month, the club is reading by . Copies are available at the library. For more information, please email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

Join us for Board Game Club! Bring your own games or play one of ours. Invite friends and family or drop by solo and make new friends! All adults welcome, no registration required.If you have any questions, contact Felicia Aguiar at faguiar@sailsinc.org.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kiddos who are crawlers through pre-K! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room or the children's room. Caregivers must stay with their children during this event! No registration is required!

The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 PM in the Marine Room. We will discuss “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” by Eric Larson.

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

Teens in 9th through 12th grade are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board! TAB is where teen voices shape what happens at the library — engaging events, fun workshops, summer reading activities, and more! TAB members can also earn: volunteer hours for their service, valuable work experience, and recommendation letters, if they serve an appropriate amount of time.Come share your ideas and help improve our library services!

Join us for our Drop-In Play Group for kids who are ages 5-10! Families and their young ones are welcome to come by and take part in the weekly exploratory and fun activities. We will be downstairs, either in the large meeting room, the children's room, or outside if the weather/activity permits! Caregivers must stay with their children ages 7 and under during this event! No registration is required!

We’re bringing a bestselling author to Mattapoisett—and you're invited!Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for a special evening with internationally bestselling author Ruta Sepetys, featured speaker in our Purrington Author Series.Thursday, June 116:00 PMMattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church St., Mattapoisett, MA, 02739Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of Gray, Salt to the Sea, and I Must Betray You, will speak about her work and her highly anticipated new novel, A Fortune of Sand.Free Book Giveaway!The first 100 registered attendees will receive a free copy of A Fortune of Sand.Registration is not required to attendRegistration is required to receive a free bookYou must be present at the event to receive your copyThis event is free and open to all, so bring a friend, and don't miss this special literary evening right here in Mattapoisett!Part of the Purrington Author Series, made possible by the generous support of our Purrington Donors through the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Trust.

The Silent Book Club meets monthly in the upstairs Reading Rooms. Participants will enjoy delicious tea, quiet time to read, then time for discussion. Relax with friends, acquaintances, and strangers while learning about your next interesting book. The event is recommended for patrons ages 16 and up.

Join us for Board Game Club! Bring your own games or play one of ours. Invite friends and family or drop by solo and make new friends! All adults welcome, no registration required.If you have any questions, contact Felicia Aguiar at faguiar@sailsinc.org.

This month, the club is reading by . Copies are available at the library. For more information, please email librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.

The Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 PM in the Marine Room. We will discuss “Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,” by Cat Bohannon.