Author and illustrator Matt Tavares will be at the Mattapoisett Library on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Tavares picture book "Zachary's Ball" won several awards, including a Massachusetts Book Award as well as starred reviewed in Publisher's Weekly and Booklist.

On Thursday, Tavares will present his work and do a drawing demonstration. His books will also be available for sale and signing.

The Mattapoisett Library is located at 7 Barstow Street.