Mattapoisett Free Public Library has music and more May events for adults and teens.
Singer/songwriter Matt York brings Songs & Stories of The Highwaymen on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 pm. He will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings.
Weaver Lisa Elliott will demonstrate her craft at two informal sessions on Wednesday, May 4 from 6:30-7:30 and Saturday, May 14 from 1:00-3:00. Drop in and watch her use a portable loom to create gorgeous textiles.
The Sustainability Interest group meets on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 am. The group will decide upon an official name and begin advertising for artists to participate in a recycled materials art show, RE-Art, to be held at the library during the last week of August. Those interested in joining the group can email Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org. The discussion is held both virtually and in person.
The Teen Advisory Board meets on May 10 at 4:00 pm. Interested teens can contact Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org to join. The group will help outline summer programming for teens and brainstorm new ideas for volunteering and services at the library.
The Cookbook Club meets on Tuesday, May 17 to discuss At Home with Madhur Jaffrey by Madhur Jaffrey. Copies of the cookbook are available for checkout at the library. The group meets in-person and a virtual option is available.
The Purrington Lecture Series presents Larksgrove, a marvelous duo composed of EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin, and Peter Zay, cello on Friday, May 20 at 1:00 pm. Please note the time change as the program will be presented one hour earlier than previously posted. Bring your lunch to the library and enjoy a lively spring concert while you take a break.
The Sunday Book Club discusses The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis this month. New members are always welcome. Copies are available for checkout at the library. The group meets in-person and a virtual option is available on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 pm. Please note that this Sunday is the last one of the season. The Library will close on Sundays after May 22 for the summer and resume Sundays on September 11.
For more information about these programs or to join the book clubs, send an email to Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org. Registration is not necessary for these events. Visit mattapoisettlibrary.org for more details.