Sunday afternoon library hours
Beginning in March, the Mattapoisett Library will be open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Patrons are welcome in for library service, programs or simply a leisurely read of the Sunday papers and a cup of tea or coffee. Sunday hours will extend until the Memorial Day weekend.

Author Michael Ponsor to read
Judge Michael Ponsor, who has just published his first novel, will read from “The Hanging Judge” on Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ponsor graduated from Harvard College and Yale Law School. In 1994, President Clinton appointed him as a life-tenured U.S. district judge. From 2000 to 2001, he presided over a five-month death penalty trial, the first in Massachusetts in over 50 years. Judge Ponsor continues to serve as a senior judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Western Division. Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. Refreshments will be served.

New knitting group
Learn how to knit or spend time knitting and sharing patterns with fellow knitters. A new group is forming and will meet for the first time on Thursday, March 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the library Reading Room. Some yarn and needles will be available for those who are brand new to the craft. All ages welcome. Call and sign up at 508-758-4171.

Dr. Who Night!
Join other aficionados for a fun time on Friday, March 14 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to watch episodes of Dr. Who. Lots of discussion and fun snacks will be part of the evening. Bring friends. Everyone is welcome.

Saturdays with Sadie
Come meet Sadie, the listening ears dog, and her handlers on Saturday, March 15 from 11-11:45 a.m. She loves to listen to children read. This month Sadie will listen to "and then it's spring" by Julie Fogliano. Children who are 5 years old or older may register. The group is limited to 10 children. Call to sign up 508-758-4171.

Blind Date with a Book
There are still great "dates" to enjoy! Stop by the Reading Room and check out a blind date. Books in various genres are waiting to be asked out. Rate the date by March 17 and be eligible for an iTunes gift card, movie passes or a gift certificate to Nick's Pizza. Titles are suitable for adults and teens.

Art exhibit
During the month of March, the work of Greta Anderson and Jo Barrett is being displayed in the Reading Room. Both artists are art teachers in the Old Rochester school system.

Friends' Used Book Sale
The next Used Book Sale will be Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. At the same time, the Junior Friends group is holding a baked goods sale. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. redeemable bottles and cans are being collected to benefit the work of the Junior Friends.

Spring story time series
Registration for toddler and preschool story times will begin the week of Tuesday, March 18. Call the library to register a child and learn more about the story time schedule.

Chess
Chess lessons are offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. This class is for beginners. Additional chess coaches are always welcome. The Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The club is open to all children who have learned the basics and would like to practice and learn strategy.