MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host a special guest on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. as part of the Purrington Lecture Series sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust.

Mattapoisett resident Dr. Bert Zarins was Head Team Physician for the New England Patriots for 25 years. He will provide behind the scenes details of events, and give us an inside look at the Patriots through the ups and downs of the team. Dr. Zarins will start with the history of the Patriots, recount the improbable run to the Super Bowl in 1986, describe the inner workings of a professional football team throughout the year, and show humorous incidents at Super Bowls and other games (and bring out all six Super Bowl rings).

Dr. Zarins is the Augustus Thorndike Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Emeritus Chief of Sports Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to working with the Patriots, Dr. Zarins was the Head Physician for the Boston Bruins hockey team for 32 years and the New England Revolution soccer team for 14 years. He was also Head Physician for the United States Olympic Team at the Winter Olympic games in Sarajevo in 1986.

Seating is limited for this free event. Call the library at 508-758-4171 to make a reservation. The library is located at 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett and is accessible. Parking is available near Shipyard Park, one block from the library.