iPad Users Group

The next meeting of the iPad/iPhone Users Group will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Topics for the afternoon will be determined by those in attendance. Understand general settings and troubleshooting are covered. Drop in and learn how to use your device more effectively.

Tech assistance

Librarian Elizabeth Sherry is available to help those with smart phones, e-readers, iPads and other devices. Tech workshops are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m. Appointments can also be made by calling 508-758-4171. Learn how to manage email, download library books and other tasks.

Snowshoes for children

Snowshoes are available for kids in the children’s room. Check out a pair! Adult sizes are coming soon.

Learn about the library, Friday, Jan. 31

There is a lot more to the library than checking out books. Take a personal tour of the building and the website, to find out the various services and resources available.

Meet in the Reading Room at 3 p.m., and Library Director Susan Pizzolato will show patrons parts of the collection they may not know about and demonstrate resources on the website that will enhance searching and help locate extensive information on many topics. Questions are welcome. Call 508-758-4171 to sign up.

Photography exhibit and talk

Join photographer Georgia Sparling in the Reading Room of the library on Thursday, Feb. 6th at 3 p.m. when she will talk about her exhibit "Town and Country" featuring images from China, American's West Coast and those taken locally. Ellen Flynn will prepare floral arrangements to complement the images. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will remain through the end of February.

Georgia, a Mississippi native, attended Brown University. Following graduation, she spent six years in China as a freelance writer and communications manager in the nonprofit world. While living in Shanghai she renewed her interest in photography, using digital cameras and two Chinese film cameras. The photos in the exhibit reflect her interests in both formats of photography and encompass landscapes, portraits and architecture, all with a desire to capture the atmosphere and culture of the locations.

Lego Club

Those who love Legos are welcome to come and build with the library's Legos any Saturday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Practice before visiting Legoland in Somerville, the Lego mecca for the Northeast.

Chess Club

Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages can play and learn with the help of one another and a chess coach. An adult or high school student with a command of the game can come help.

Chess instruction

Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. chess instructor Jim Kegle works with beginning chess players who would like to learn and join in the fun of playing chess. All children are welcome.

Memoir writing

Writing your life story for yourself or your loved ones? A memoir writing group has formed to share writing ideas and exercises to help tell your story. The group meets on the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested should call the library and leave their name and contact information to receive meeting reminders.

Writers' group

The library writers' group continues to meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All genres are shared in constructive and supportive group discussion.

Young adult lounge

Relax in the new teen space, enjoy hot cocoa and the cereal bar! Lounge furniture, new series books, video and board games, graphic novels and homework help are all available. Come in, read, socialize, and enjoy.

For more information on any of the above, call the library at 508-748-4171. The Mattapoisett Library is located at 7 Barstow St.