Frightfully fun film and other October events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library
MATTAPOISETT — Join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for upcoming October events. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street.
For more information visit www.mattapoisettlibrary.org or call the library at (508) 758-4171.
Library programs and events are free and open to everyone.
Fall Yoga Series. Join the four-week Fall Yoga Series on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. There will be no yoga on Oct. 16. The class concludes on October 23rd at 11 a.m.
Stretch, unwind, and relax with a beginner-friendly yoga flow series. This adaptable experience suits all ability levels.
Class will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. No registration is required.
Introduction to Estate Planning. Join local attorney Amy Mello at the library on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. for an introduction to estate planning.
Attorney Mello lives in Mattapoisett and enjoys practicing law on the South Coast. She provides a wide variety of professional and comprehensive services to individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
This informative event is free and open to all. No registration required.
Frightfully Fun Film Festival. The library is celebrating the spooky season all October long with films every Tuesday.
These free, outdoor movie screenings will be held on the library's lawn, weather permitting.
Bring blankets, lawn chairs and spooky spirit for Boris Karloff's 1931 classic "Frankenstein" onOct. 7 at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. the library will screen the 1968 Family Comedy "Blackbeard’s Ghost."
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. the library will screen the 1966 Comedy-Horror film "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken."
The Frightfully Fun Film Festival Finale takes place in the large meeting room on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m. featuring live music by Jeff Rapis.
Long before Andrew Lloyd Webber created the hit stage musical, the 1925 silent film adaptation of "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney, helped place 'Phantom' firmly in the pantheon of both horror and romance.
All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Meeting. The next meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.
All are welcome to attend. A Zoom link to the meeting is available upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact the library at mfpl@sailsinc.org.
The Friends are still accepting jewelry donations. Donate gently used or unworn jewelry or accessories.
Please drop these items off at the circulation desk by Nov. 16. Contributions are appreciated and will help support future library events!
Local Poetry Reading Event. The library is hosting a free poetry event, featuring local and area poets, on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. in the large meeting room.
All are welcome to join us for light refreshments and a joyous celebration of the written and spoken word. No registration necessary.
Board Game Club. Join the library for the Board Game Club's first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
The first game is "Trekking the National Parks," a friendly competition featuring North American National Parks! Camp at parks, collect stones and earn the most victory points to win.
This game is recommended for two to five players. Space is limited. Register on the library's website to save a spot.
Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to review the rules if participants have never played before.
Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group. This meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Marine Room.
The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. The group will discuss “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook” by Hampton Sides.
New members are always welcome. No registration required.
Book Sale. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library are hosting their next book sale on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library's meeting room.
All proceeds from the event benefit library programs and activities.
Book donations can be dropped off at the library the week of the sale, starting Oct. 21.
Sippizine Writing Group. Drop by the library on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. for the next Sippizine writing group.
Participants should bring their favorite writing accessories (e.g., paper, pen, computer) and get ready for the spark as ideas pop up in this creative writing session. No registration required.
