Upcoming Mattapoisett Library events

Nov 6, 2014

The following events are happening at the Mattapoisett Library this month. For more information on any of the following, call 508-758-4171.

Gluten-Free Support Group

The Gluten-Free Support Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Library. Everyone is welcome to learn more about gluten-free food choices, recipes, local restaurants and good food sources. Share personal challenges and get help from fellow members and a Celiac leader with six years of experience as a gluten-free advocate. Also, join in the discussion about how to enjoy the holidays while still feeling good and eating healthy. For more information, visit the group's website at www.TheGlutenFreeGroup.com.

 

Knitting group

The knitters meet each Thursday at the library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced knitters of all ages are welcome. Need some supplies? For newbies, there are needles and yarn as well as instruction to get you started. Patterns and instructions are shared among members. Bring a project with you.

 

Memoir writing

The next meeting of the Memoir Writers will be Friday, Nov. 20th from 10 a.m. to noon. Each month a writing suggestion is offered to the group. Call the library to sign up to attend at 508-758-4171. New writers are welcome.

 

Friends' Jewelry and Accessories Sale

The Friends are currently accepting donations of jewelry, scarves, handbags and other accessories at the library for the upcoming sale. This is a great time of the year to clean out drawers and jewelry boxed of unwanted items. Members of the Friends get first look at the items during the preview sale on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. New members are welcome to join that evening. The sale is then open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The proceeds of the sale benefits the work of the Friends.

 

Sunday Library Hours

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to enjoy the newspapers, have coffee or use the public computers. A color printer is now available.

 

New England Irish Harp Orchestra to perform

The library will host a holiday performance in the upstairs reading rooms by the New England Irish Harp Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Library. This presentation, sponsored by the Library Trust, will be preceded by the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library downstairs in the community meeting room.