March into the Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street like a lion and leave like a lamb this month.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00 pm has been postponed. However, interested teens can contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@sailsinc.org for information on future meetings. TAB is intended for students between ages 12 and 18 who seek a leadership role in the library. New members are welcome.
Join Pop Up Art School on Tuesday, March 11, at 3:30 pm to create charming toadstools using wool and a barbed needle on felt stretched over an embroidery hoop. Pop Up Art School will guide patrons through the basics of needle felting wool. This event is recommended for ages 11 and up. Space is limited, and registration is required. See our website for more information.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is Wednesday, March 12, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. A Zoom link to the meeting is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact the library at mfpl@sailsinc.org. We can pass along your message to the Friends.
The Sunday Book Club meets on March 16 at 2:00 pm to discuss Emily Franklin’s “The Lioness of Boston.” Copies of the book are available at the library. This club is intended for adults. If you have questions, contact Librarian Robbin Smith at rsmith@sailsinc.org.
Our next Cookbook Club meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 pm, has been postponed. While away, copies of Caroline Chambers’ “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking” are available for checkout. Interested patrons can contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@sailsinc.org with any questions. New members are always welcome.
Stop by the library on Saturday, March 22, at 2:00 pm to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Celtic culture, and the impending arrival of spring with a lively participatory program by Parents’ Choice Award-winning singer and storyteller Davis Bates. No registration needed; recommended for ages six and up.
Alanna Nelson will be in the Marine Room on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:00 pm for the next Sippizine writing group. Bring your favorite writing accessories (e.g., paper, pen, computer) and get ready for the spark as ideas pop up in this creative writing session. No registration required.
Join us on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm for a local author talk with Chris Mader, who will discuss his new book, “Make the Adjustment.” More than just a catchphrase, “make the adjustment” is Chris’s compass for life. No registration necessary.
Well-Read Wednesday meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 pm in the Marine room. The club will discuss “Small Acts of Courage by Ali Velshi. Copies of the book are available for pickup at the library. New members welcome.
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are excited to announce that they’re now accepting jewelry donations until further notice. If you have gently used or unworn jewelry or accessories you’d like to donate, The Friends would love to take them off your hands. Please drop these items off at the circulation desk. Thank you. Your contributions are appreciated and will help support future library events.
As always, these events and activities are free and accessible to all. Visit our website for more information and updates. If you have any questions, please email mfpl@sailsinc.org or call us at 508-758-4171.