Libraries are an essential part of any community. Here in the Tritown, Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library, Rochester’s Joseph H. Plumb Library and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library provide books and so much more to residents of all ages. April 8-14 is National Library Week, so what better time to drop into the library and check it out? Here’s a look at some events being held this week at all three libraries.
Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring St., Marion 508-748-1252
- Tuesday, April 10: Lap sit and story time for children from birth to 23 months of age. 10:30 to 11:00 am. This story time consists of 20 minutes of lap sitting and 20 minutes of socializing.
- Wednesday, April 11: Tales for Twos, children ages 24-39 months. 10:30 to 11:00 am. Children can enjoy crafts, finger plays and story times. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Joseph H. Plumb Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester 508-763-8600
- Thursday, April 12: Library Snapshot Day. Join the Plumb Library staff as they celebrate National Library Week by taking pictures of its patrons and submit them to the Statewide Massachusetts Library Systems Flickr Pages. Pictures will be taken all day from 1:00 to 8:00 pm.
- Friday, April 13: Mary Leonard’s Knitting Group. Join crocheters and knitters alike at the library as they enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and crafting from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., Mattapoisett 508-758-4171
- Celebrate National Library Week by “liking” the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Facebook and your name will be entered to win a new Kindle Fire. New Facebook fans of the library between April 8 and May 12, as well as existing Facebook fans of the library, will be eligible to win.
- Saturday, April 14: Used Book and Bake Sale. Hundreds of great book bargains for children and adults will be available for sale from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Friends will also be holding a bake sale in the library. Stop by from 9:00 to 10:00 am and support the Junior Friends by bringing in your redeemable cans and bottles.
- Saturday, April 14: Poetry Reading with Clara Silverstein and Grey Held. Join these Boston-based poets as they read some of their works at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow the reading.