‘Re-set Your Stress’ with Dr. Kristen Lee
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., will present her book “Re-Set: Make the Most of Your Stress” on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Hear about her research and how to manage stress to your benefit. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Dr. Lee is an award-winning behavioral sciences professor, licensed independent clinical social worker, clinician and author from Boston. She is a regular contributor for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Her work has been featured on NPR and CBS radio.

Dr. Lee is known for her advocacy in promoting increased mental health integration in social policies and institutions to facilitate access and improved health outcomes in the U.S. and across the globe.

Everyone is welcome to this free program to be held in the downstairs meeting room.

Health and Wellness Series for adults and teens
Each Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., adults and teens can find out more about wellness practices, courtesy of the practitioners themselves. The theme this summer is to exercise your mind and body to be in the best shape possible.

July 12: Learn to de-stress through energy work with Kim Field

July 19: Learn about reiki with Vi Bobola

July 26: Have fun with a clean living make and take with Kristen Boucher

Aug. 2: Try chair massage with Jessica Noblet

Aug. 9: Try yoga and mediation with Donna Wingate

Aug. 23: Experience tai chi and the five elements with Mary Beth Soares

Sign up for one or more programs by calling 508-758-4171 or visiting the main circulation desk. These programs are perfect for beginners who would like to know more about these practices. Everyone at all levels is welcome.

Book Walk and Talk every Wednesday
Walk from the Mattapoisett Library to Ned's Point and back at 8 a.m. every Wednesday with Library Director Susan Pizzolato to discuss good books and what we're reading. Get in shape and get some good reading recommendations.

Library Bingo
Why should kids have all the fun? Stop by the library reading room and pick up a bingo card filled with reading and activity tasks. Score bingo and enter to win the giant basket of health and wellness items and books on display in the reading room. Fill the entire card and receive a copy of the hardbound book “A Picture Postcard History of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts” (a $30 value), courtesy of the Mattapoisett Historical Society. The drawing for the wellness basket will be held Aug. 24. You need not be present to win.

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is located at 7 Barstow St. and is handicapped accessible.