MATTAPOISETT — The Free Public Library continues this year’s theme of space with a special visit from the Museum of Science, and other space-related events. 

On July 10, the Museum of Science will be visiting Center School on Barstow Street to present its “Night Sky” program.  Using its portable planetarium, the Museum of Science will offer tours of the solar system and beyond, and provide useful tips on how stargazers can navigate the night sky from the backyard. 

The presentation will be offered twice, at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.  Space is limited to 25 participants per session, and is for children 6 and older.  Please contact the library to sign up.

On Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. join member, Roger Menard of the Astronomical Society of New England for his program, "Fly me to the Moon."  Menard will answer questions like: where did the moon come from? Why is the moon so large in the night sky? What is the ‘man in the moon’? Why do we always see only one side of the moon? What is a lunar eclipse? and How does the moon impact life on Earth? Along the way participants will discuss facts and myths related to the moon. The program is recommended for older elementary age children and their families. No registration necessary.

On Saturday, July 20, drop by the library between 10 a.m. and noon for a moon landing celebration. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be celebrating the 50 anniversary of the moon landing with crafts, games and prizes, and snacks.  Please allow additional time for parking, The Mattapoisett Lions Club will be hosting its annual Harbor Days. 

In addition the library is hosting many ongoing events. 

• Tuesdays at 10:30 am: Family Story Time, 1:00 pm: Out of this World Reading  3:00 pm: Sci-fi Book Club
• Wednesdays at 3:00 pm: Imagination Nation Writing Club and 5:00 pm: Chess Lessons
• Thursdays at 3:00 pm: Family “Space Themed” Movies
• Fridays at 10:30: Songs and Stories with Miss Chris and 1:00 pm Crafts
• Saturdays at 10:00 am S.T.E.(A)M. at your Library: Space Theme
• Families can still register for the summer reading challenge. Drop by the library to complete a registration form and receive a free chain with a special tag and a time reading log. Track the time you read to earn prizes and beads for your chain, and enter to win raffle baskets and be invited to our annual summer reading celebration featuring performer Roger Ticknell on August 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Check out the library  website or visit the library for more information, exact dates and to register.