Reading and book signing by author Lisa Borders
The Mattapoisett Library writer’s group will welcome author Lisa Borders on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Her second novel, “The Fifty-First State,” was just published. She will read from her work and sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase.

Borders teaches writing at Grub Street, an independent center for creative writing in Boston. She is also the author of the award-winning “Cloud Cuckoo Land” and many short stories. Refreshments will be served.

Friends' Used Book Sale
The next used book sale will be Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hundreds of like-new books have come in since the last sale, so be sure to stop by and browse the selection for adults and children. New note cards and cookbooks are also available for purchase to support the work of the Friends of the Library. They make wonderful holiday gifts for teachers, relatives, and friends.

The Junior Friends of the Library will hold a bake sale at the same time. They also collect redeemable cans and bottles, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., outside the library.

Books or DVDs in good condition are accepted every day the library is open (Tuesday to Saturday.)

iPad workshop with Tech Expert Jacqui Pinto
There is room for a few more iPad users in the upcoming workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Jacqui Pinto, tech guru from the Brockton Public Schools. Find out how to best use your iPad or iPhone for many different functions and learn some tips and tricks. Space is limited, so call 508-758-4171 to register. Be sure you have upgraded to iOS 7 on your iPad before the workshop.

Book signing with cookbook author and blogger Karen Covey
Author and chef Karen Covey will be at the library on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for a book signing. Her new cookbook, “The Coastal Table” is now available for purchase. Stop in and join in the discussion of this project. This program is co-sponsored with the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library and the Elizabeth Taber Library.

Author talk and tea with Hank Phillipi Ryan
Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 in the reading room for tea, treats, and a book talk with award-winning mystery author and investigative reporter for WHDH Boston Channel 7 news, Hank Phillipi Ryan. She will sign copies of her new novel, “The Wrong Girl.” Baker Books will be on hand with copies to purchase. This event is co-sponsored with the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library and the Elizabeth Taber Library. Please call 508-758-4171 to sign up.

Former Boston City Council President Larry DiCara to speak
The library will host an evening of politics and prose with former Boston City Council President Larry DiCara on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. DiCara will be signing and discussing his new book, “Turmoil and Transition in Boston: a Political Memoir from the Busing Era.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase with the assistance of The Bookstall in Marion (cash or check only, please). Refreshments will be available. This event is co-sponsored with the Elizabeth Taber Library and the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library.

Library writer’s group
The writer’s group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join writers of all genres in this interesting and supportive group. The writers will meet on Nov. 6 and 20. Everyone is welcome.

Memoir writing
Have you tried to write down a few anecdotes for your children and grandchildren? Interested in writing your family stories but don't know where to begin? Join the memoir writing group that meets the fourth Friday of each month at the library, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The next meetings will be Oct. 25 and Nov. 22. Participants encourage each other's writing projects and suggest helpful resources. Everyone is welcome.

Holiday jewelry, accessories, and ornament sale
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are once again holding a jewelry and accessories sale. Don't miss this opportunity to see the funky and the sublime on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 to 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great items are available for crafters. Donated jewelry, handbags, scarves and other accessories are available for purchase at low prices. This season donated holiday ornaments and decorations with also be for sale.

To donate jewelry, accessories or decorations, drop them off any day at the library's circulation desk. All proceeds benefit the work of the Friends of the Mattapoisett, a nonprofit charitable organization that provides needed items and programming for the library.

The library is located at 7 Barstow Street. For more information on any of the above events, call 508-758-4171.