Music, arts, book clubs on Mattapoisett Library schedule for May

Apr 25, 2022

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Public Library has a series of events scheduled in May for teens and adults.

Singer/songwriter Matt York brings “Songs & Stories of The Highwaymen’’ to the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. He will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings.

Weaver Lisa Elliott will demonstrate her craft at two informal sessions on Wednesday, May 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and watch her use a portable loom to create colorful textiles.

The Sustainability Interest group meets at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7. The group will decide upon an official name and begin advertising for artists to participate in a recycled materials art show, “RE-Art,’’ to be held at the library during the last week of August.  

Those interested in joining the group can email Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org. The discussion will be held both virtually and in person.

The Teen Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Interested teens can contact Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org to join. The group will help outline summer programming for teens and brainstorm new ideas for volunteering and services at the library.

The Cookbook Club meets on Tuesday, May 17 to discussAt Home with Madhur Jaffrey’’ by Madhur Jaffrey. Copies of the cookbook are available for check out at the library. The group meets in-person and a virtual option is available.

The Purrington Lecture Series presents Larksgrove, a duo featuring EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks on violin and Peter Zay on cello, at 1 p.m. Friday, May 20. 

This time is an hour earlier than previously posted. Those attending are encouraged to bring lunch to the library and take a break while listening to the spring concert.

The Sunday Book Club discusses “The Magnolia Palace’’ by Fiona Davis this month. New members are always welcome. Copies are available for check out at the library. 

The group meets in-person and a virtual option is available at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. This is the last Sunday that the library will be open until Sunday hours resume Sept. 11. 

For more information about these programs or to join the book clubs, send an email to Jennifer Jones at jjones@sailsinc.org. Registration is not necessary for these events. Visit mattapoisettlibrary.org for more details.