New Upcoming Programs
UNIVERSAL CLASS~~~
Gain a new skill this year with access to over 500 free courses....with your library card!
Patrons with Mattapoisett SAILS library cards are welcome to log in to Universal Class and sign up for a free class. There are more than 500 classes in a variety subject areas to choose from. Many classes offer CEUs for professionals needing continuing education. Topics range from professional development to photography, writing and computers. Need to get your GED? Start brushing up here. Click on http://mattapoisettma.universalclass.com/register.htm to create your free account and start exploring!
Visit the library for a list of subject areas and available classes.
Welcome to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is a full-service public library located along the shores of Buzzards Bay, in southeastern Massachusetts. Centrally located in the village, the renovated 15,000 sq. ft. library reopened in March of 2008 to rave reviews from patrons and guests alike.
The library belongs to the SAILS Library Network, a consortium of over 60 libraries in the southcoast region. Membership in SAILS means that over 1 million titles are available for borrowing with a SAILS library card. In addition, through the SAILS library website, Mattapoisett patrons can borrow items from libraries all over the state, including the Boston Public Library and many universities. Beyond that, interlibrary loan services can bring in library materials from all over the country and beyond.
Many of the library's services can be accessed via this web site. The library staff is ready to answer your questions and help you navigate the library's resources. Stop in and introduce yourself!
What's Happening at the Library!
Adults
There are many ongoing groups that meet at the library, and new participants are welcome to attend.
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The Second Cup of Coffee Job Club meets the last Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:30. Members network and share information about job searching, career building and second careers. (Next meeting is February 29th.)
The Second Cup of Coffee Job Club meets the last Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:30. Members network and share information about job searching, career building and second careers. (Next meeting is February 29th.)
Cooks and Books meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Guest speakers include cook book authors, chef and restaurant owners, those active in the food industry, and speakers interested in the local food movement. Tasting and fun discussions! Next meeting is March 6th. Kristen Boucher will will speak at 7 pm about delicious whole foods and healthy recipes. The Writers' Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 pm. The group gathers in the Marine Room. Everyone is welcome to bring writing projects of any genre to this supportive workshop atmosphere.
Teens
Be part of the new Art Mag at the library. Students will be discussing the look and theme of the first issue. Feel free to bring potential contributions of writing, art , photos, fashion spreads , and more to the next meeting Contact Liz Sherry at 508-758-4171
The Council of Teen Advisors meets periodically to help the staff plan programs and events for students. Everyone is welcome to participate! Contact librarian Liz Sherry @ esherry@sailsinc.org.
New titles are coming in every week! Stop by and see the newly designed teen space and offer your suggestions as the are develops. The library staff is looking for your suggestions for new series and authors, as well as program ideas. We're here for you, so let us know what you need from your library!
Children
Story time sessions (8 weeks) began the week of January 12th. Check with the children's staff about new times for the Thursday group. Does a preschool story time from 1 to 1:45 pm work for your child? Sign up by calling 508-758-4171 to let us know and to register.
The Junior Friends sponsor a bottle and can drive once a month on a Saturday from 9 to 10 am outside the library. Support the Junior Friends by dropping off your redeemables.
The Lego Club meets every Saturday from 1 to 2:30 pm in the community meeting room. Come and build and have fun with the library's Legos. Donations of Legos and Duplos are always welcome.
The Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. Children ages 5 and over are welcome to learn from chess coaches. Beginners and more experienced players are welcome.
Click here for upcoming events schedule.
Click here for upcoming events schedule.