'The Kite Runner' events

In anticipation of the Zeiterion Theatre's production of “The Kite Runner,” the Mattapoisett Library is hosting a program by Dr. Greg Johnson, of Wareham Orthopedics, on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Johnson volunteered his services in Afghanistan during the Russian occupation.  His riveting presentation will include artifacts from his visits there, and prepared Afghani recipes will be served.

A discussion of Khaled Hosseini's novel “The Kite Runner,” will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m.  Bring your questions, comments, and observations on the book and on Afghanistan. Refreshments will be served.  Library patrons will receive a discount on tickets to the Zeiterion's performance of “The Kite Runner,” which will be held on April 5.

Present a SAILS Library card at the box office to receive your discount. For more information or to reserve discount tickets, call the box office at 508-994-2900.

Art Exhibits

Currently, there are two shows on display at the Mattapoisett Library.  Paintings by local resident Peggy Cooper are being exhibited in both reading rooms. Local scenes as well as other landscapes are on display during library hours.

Pottery and paintings by students of Old Hammondtown and Center Schools are on display on both levels of the library. Visit and support our community's young artists.

Free workshop for children’s “reading readiness”

The authors of "Help Me Get Ready To Read" will be presenting a free interactive workshop for parents and educators on Tuesday, March 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Suggestions for reading and prereading strategies, selecting good books for children, reading-related activities and much more will be presented by authors Susan Mark and Barbara Kasok, who will bring their books and make them available for purchase.

To sign up for child care provided by the children's department, call 508-758-4171. Certificates of attendance will be available for PDP requirements.  This workshop is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library and YMCA Southcoast.

Used spring sporting goods sale

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are once again making it possible to purchase sporting equipment for youth and adults are rock bottom prices.  Outgrown and no-longer-needed good condition donated sports from baseball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, sailing, camping, tennis, dance, etc. will be available. Life jackets too!  Donations will be accepted on Thursday, March 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, March 23 from 3 to 5 pm at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street in Mattapoisett.  The sale will be held on Saturday, March 24 at the American Legion Hall.

Donors and Friends are welcome to shop first from 10 to 11 a.m., and the public is welcome from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale is a wonderful opportunity to clear out your storage areas and get the equipment you, your kids and/or grandkids need! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library.

Author Richard Louv to speak

The Mattapoisett Library encourages everyone to join with the staff and Friends in welcoming author Richard Louv to the southcoast on Thursday, March 29 at 7 pm. His talk, “The Nature Principle and the New Nature Movement,” is based on his work on nature-deficit disorder and his books, most recently "The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age."

Sponsored by the new Southcoast Outdoor Network, this is an important opportunity to hear how families can enjoy the outdoors with their children in a way that enhances their learning and well-being.  The lecture is free and open to the public at Tifereth Israel, located at 145 Brownell Street, adjacent to Buttonwood Park.  Copies of Richard Louv's books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Baker Books.  Many environmental and recreational organizations will be on hand with literature about local parks and recreational opportunities.

Teen Art Magazine

Make art together and help create a young adult art magazine at the library! Workshops are held the first and last Tuesday and Saturday of every month.  Students may bring contributions of writing, photography, art and design, or make their own creations at the workshops.  Bring your creative talent and ideas. For more information contact Elizabeth Sherry at 508-758-4171 or esherry@sailsinc.org.

Tech stressed?

Each Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and on Fridays at 3 p.m. the library staff holds informal workshop to answer questions about e-readers, tablets, and downloading books and music.  Bring the device you own or try one of the library's e-readers to see if you like reading books in this format.  Everyone is welcome.

Spring storytimes

Registration for story times for toddlers and preschoolers will begin on Tuesday, March 13. The series begins on Tuesday, March 27.  For information about days and times, call the children’s room, 508-758-4171.  Family story times are held the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m., and no registration is required.