Mattapoisett Free Library has announced its schedule of fall children’s programs. For more information, call the library at  508-758-4171 or visit www.mattapoisettlibrary.org/children.asp

Family storytime

Family storytime will be held on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. beginning September 26. This eight-week series does not require registration.

Read to Breton

Lenore Everett and her certified therapy dog, Breton, will be back this fall to read with children. Sign up in the children's department for individual 15-minute appointments during which children can practice their reading skills. All ages welcome.

Junior Friends of the Library

Students in grades 5 through 8 are invited to join the Junior Friends, which meets on the second Friday of each month at 3 p.m. to plan projects and events, to help the library staff, and to have fun. Visit the Children's Department for more information. The next meeting will be held September 7.

1000 books before kindergarten

Families with children ages birth to kindergarten may sign up for the library's new program that fosters family bonding, school readiness and early literacy. Library staff will provide each family with a free book tote, reading log sheets, and more information. Earn prizes and free books for each 100 books read together.

Chess instruction 

Chess coach Jim Kegle is available every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. to provide individual chess instruction to children of all ages. From beginner to advanced, children are coached in chess strategies and gamesmanship. Sign up at the Children's Circulation Desk for a half-hour session. Free of charge to all.

Halloween fun

On Saturday, October 27, younger children are invited to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" at 11 a.m.  Older children may watch "Coraline" at 1:30 p.m. Free popcorn will be available at both movies.