Visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street this December.
The Teen Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:00 pm. Interested teens can contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@sailsinc.org. TAB is intended for students between the ages of 12 and 18 who seek a leadership role in the library. New members are welcome.
This winter, the Teen Advisory Board is collecting donations of new socks, hats, and gloves to benefit people of all ages in need of warm-weather gear. All donations may be left in the bins at the Mattapoisett Library until January 15. The Teen Advisory Board appreciates your support of the community’s needs.
For the first time, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will host their Annual Jewelry Sale for three consecutive days. The special Preview Sale for Friends members is on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The sale dates for the General Public will be Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Join New Bedford’s own Painting at Splash on Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 am for a fun-filled morning of creativity. Painting at Splash will lead patrons through a step-by-step art lesson. Create a cozy gnome or do your own thing. This program is recommended for patrons aged 12 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please see our website for more information. Remember to dress accordingly, as paint can be messy.
Our next Cookbook Club meeting is scheduled for December 17 at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome. This month, we’re reading The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. Copies of the book are available for pickup at the library. Stop by and snag one.
As always, these events and activities are free and open to all. Check the calendar on our website for additional information and updates. If you have questions, please email mfpl@sailsinc.org or call us at 508-758-4171.