Storytimes and ice cream social for kids at the library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host several children's programs and events through Aug. 8.

Family Storytime will be held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Munro Preserve, moving indoors to the library in case of rain, through Aug. 6. Baby Storytime will be held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the library through Aug. 7.

From Tuesday, Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 8, the library will host Chalk the Walk, inviting participants to decorate the library walkway with chalk. Chalk will be provided, or participants may bring their own.

Town Administrator Mike Lorenco will host a storytime at the library at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. No registration is required.

A box car drive-in movie event will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Materials for building box cars, including boxes, wheels, steering wheels and headlights, will be provided, along with refreshments. The event is recommended for children ages 1 to 3. Registration is required due to limited supplies.

The library will hold an ice cream social from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, with ice cream provided by the Oxcart. Registration is requested to estimate quantities.

More information is available at mattapoisettlibrary.org or by calling 508-758-4171.