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The Yarmouth Port Library Newsletter
297 Main Street (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
yarmouthportlibrary.org • PH: 508-362-3717 • Fax: 508-362-6739
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Yarmouth Port Library...Where you find more than just books for readers young and old.
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YPL is the place to be! It's a place to relax and peruse a book or newspaper in front of the fire. Or chat with the librarians or volunteers about the latest best seller or your recent trip. Or perhaps attend an afternoon informational program. If you are not sure what to read, one of the librarians can give you suggestions — YPL has the best "book whisperers!" You can bring in your child or grandchild and enjoy Storytime or Fun & Games in the Thatcher Children's Room. Or watch them quietly read in the teepee (yes, the library has a teepee!). YPL is your community library — "where you find more than books for readers young and old."
Lee Peters, Editor
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Administrative Director’s &
Children's Services Report
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by Carrie Bearse, Administrative Director & Children's Services
Sometimes it's difficult to realize how good life can be. George, my golden retriever closing in on 10 years of age, still likes to eat socks and many other no-no items. I really don’t understand how he hasn’t changed his habits after two emergency surgeries in his lifetime. It is so frustrating! Yet George has been with me through many ups and downs and has always been the most loving and faithful and true companion. One look in his eyes tells me that it is all worth it and I simply don’t know what I would do without him by my side.
And so life goes. The tough days at the library (and, yes they do happen on occasion but pale in comparison to real world troubles) are offset by the wonderful and numerous days of joy at the library, where I get to work with great staff, committed volunteers, and ever-appreciative patrons. In a world that seems to be swirling around me and changing rapidly; I can be assured that there is still kindness, there is still support, there is still deep-seated community involvement, and still the potential to make positive change. I think of our library (all libraries actually, although of course I am partial to YPL) as a community center and all that entails. It’s where community gathers, friendships are made, and intellectual and personal enhancements grow through reading, community programs, and conversation. The library offers positive potential and opportunity, a reminder that the world can be good, the community can be strong, and we can all be friends in spite of our differences.
Every day when I open up the library, turn on the lights, lay out the papers, put out the “open” flag, I think what a wonderful day it will be. Getting books to people who want them, seeing families enjoying the children’s room, having individuals use the Gale Room for business catch-up, observing the daily newspaper readers and computer users, exchanging greetings and news…so much potential in each and every day if we nurture it. Life is full of ups and downs, and at YPL we strive to create the “ups” to the best of our ability. So, thank you for being part of this community, thank you for thinking positively about and supporting this community library.
And as one of our dedicated volunteers may come to learn (or perhaps, already realizes), her new kitty who stole a stick of butter from the counter and hid it under the bed may turn out to be the sweetest, most wonderful cat in a lifetime full of fabulous cats. There is hope, there is comfort, there is appreciation, there is community. Thank you all for reminding me of that every day.
So, let's look forward, let's continue to be optimistic, let's count our lucky stars; and if you happen to have a dog like George in your household, you might also want to count your socks!
With appreciation and hope,
Carrie
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Thatcher Children's Room - click here for details. | |
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Storytime
Thursdays at 11 AM
Songs, Stories and a Takeaway Craft! Ages 2 to 5. Younger siblings always welcome!
Afternoon Legos!
Thursdays from
3 PM to 5 PM. Ages 6 & up.
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Fun & Games
Second Thursday of each month at 4:30 PM.
Join us for fun games (memory games, puzzles, bingo, etc.). For ages 7 and up. Snack will be served.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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“Under the Spiral Staircase Book Sale” | |
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Our sale shelves are stocked with current bestsellers, children’s books, puzzles, and more.
All at bargain prices!
For this sale corner, we will continue to accept only 2020-2025 titles (10 or fewer books per visit please) during regular library hours.
We add new titles weekly, so check out the “Under the Spiral Staircase Book Sale” the next time you visit the library.
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Note: Please call the library to register as space is limited for programs.
Introduction to Chess
Thursday, March 6th at
3 PM
Please join our neighbor, former educator and chess aficionado, Ralph Menconi, for his ever-popular introduction to chess.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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MOSTLY TECH is back!
Thursday, March 6th & 20th from 4 to 5 PM
Come with your phone or tablet tech questions on the first and third Thursday of each month and our staff will try to assist you and/or steer you in the right direction.
Please call us to make an appointment, so we know you are coming.
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31 Titles - Women in History
Presented by author Janis Robinson Daly
Friday, March 21st
at 1 PM
Local historical fiction author, Janis Robinson Daly, will share a curated list of 31 books to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Come share which novels you’ve read from the list and discover others to add to your “To Be Read” list.
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Edward Gorey/Mr. Sinister Cozy
A Presentation
by Gregory Hischak
Friday, April 4th at 1 PM
Edward Gorey’s work as an author, book artist, illustrator, and designer is frequently categorized as Whimsically Macabre or Sinister Cozy as described by Mr. Gorey himself.
Terrible things unfold in an Edward Gorey Book—children get swept out to sea, abducted by murderous insects, fall into unsavory company, or get carried off by giant birds. Sometimes they die of boredom. Edward writes, and draws, about everyday life and—for reasons that get covered in this presentation—his books are a delight and extremely funny—mostly.
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Friday, May 16th at 1 PM
Columnist Daniel Harrington presents Larchmont Remembered, about the wreck of the Larchmont, Rhode Island's Titanic.
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Interested in Helping the Program Committee?
The Yarmouth Port Library Program Committee would like to extend an invitation to our patrons. We would love to hear from you if you’d like to join us in helping to generate ideas and plans for our programs.
Call the library at 508-362-3717 and leave your name and phone number; someone from the committee will contact you.
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Heads Up! YPL’s Annual Book & Plant Sale is scheduled for late June. | |
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Book Donations Resume
Book Donations Info: We are receiving book donations on Mondays from 1-3 PM at the east side door.
If you’re considering bringing in books, please have a look at the guidelines posted in the library and on the website (click here).
Volunteers Needed
Traditionally, members of the community have joined library volunteers the day of the sale to help with plants or books. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the Circulation Desk in early June.
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Want To Donate Plants?
Plant Sale Info: Once spring is really here and people start working in their yards, some may want to donate plants in advance of the sale.
Lucky for us, Sally Hockenbury will visit, dig up, and pot whatever you would like removed from your garden, and tend it in her own garden until June. This is a win-win opportunity for everyone, while increasing plant inventory for the sale.
Please contact Sally at 508-362-6045 or by cell at 508-918-6675.
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Drop-in Chess Club
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM
Novice and experienced players are welcome. The club is open to adults and children (ages 8 and up, please)
Scrabble!
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Come join the fun! Bring friends! We have one Scrabble board, but feel free to bring your own as well. Registration not needed.
Note: There is a chess set, Scrabble board, cribbage set, and checkers set in the Reading Room for the pleasure of our patrons.
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YPL’s Knitting Group
First and third Mondays
at 9:30 AM
We invite knitters of all levels, as well as those who do other forms of needlework, to bring their projects and join us. Please use the east staff door.
For information:
Contact: Dinah Wolff
Phone: 508-362-7660
Email: dg.wolff@gmail.com
Reading Room Puzzle
There is a jigsaw puzzle to work on in the reading room. Whenever you stop in, take a minute or two or ten (it can be pleasantly addictive!) to help complete the puzzle. A big thank you to Christine Huggins for our puzzle mat, which allows us to move the puzzle as needed.
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YPL Book Group, led by Leslie Altman, meets the third Thursday of the month at 2 PM.
March: Thursday, March 20th
at 2 PM
The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and The Founding of a Nation
by Nancy Rubin Stuart
April: Thursday, April 17th
at 2 PM
James by Percival Everett
May: Thursday, May 15th
at 2 PM
Interpreter of Maladies
by Jhumpa Lahiri
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Neighborhood Book Group, led by Rick Woods, meets the second Thursday of the month at 4 PM.
March: Thursday, March 13th at 4 PM
Small Things Like These
by Claire Keegan
April: Thursday, April 10th at 4 PM
Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins
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2025 Membership Campaign Update | |
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The total raised as of February 10th is $36,390, but after an excellent start that saw just under $30,000 come in by the end of December, January was a very slow month and early February has been equally slow.
After well over 10 years with a $40,000 goal, some felt it was time to aim for the more ambitious $50,000, in the hope that our patrons will support this objective.
If you haven’t yet contributed, please do so; if you have already contributed, but could consider an additional gift, that would be most welcome. Every Membership dollar is a dollar that does not have to come out of the endowment — already the largest source of operating funds and our safeguard for an uncertain future.
Click here to download a Membership Campaign Form.
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Why does YPL have to raise funds? | |
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As a privately funded public library, the Yarmouth Port Library does not receive funding from the Town of Yarmouth. The Yarmouth Port Library Association raises funds through private donations, grants, bequests, and other gifts. Your donations provide the operating funds we need to stay open today and in the future.
Click here for further information.
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Board of Trustees
Officers and Trustees
President: Susan Kiehnau
Vice President:
Everett Wilson
Treasurer:
Michael Poisssant
Ass't Treasurer: Les Peat
Secretary: Susan Bonnell
Michael Kiehnau
Dinah Wolff
Members of the Corporation
Leslie Altman
Maddie Dwyer
Dorothy Halmstad
Mary Ann Hailer
Sally Hockenbury
Lilia Katchmar -
Student Representative
Kim Terrio
Jean O’Toole
Lee Peters
Bill Rubidge
Mary Smith
Melissa Wilson
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Library Staff Administrative Director & Children's Services
Carrie Bearse:
cbearse@clamsnet.org
Circulation, Marketing & VolunteerCoordinator
Carol Riley:
criley@clamsnet.org
Circulation Assistant
Susan Saposnik:
ssaposnik@clamsnet.org
Adult Collection Development, Book Group
Leslie Altman: laltman@clamsnet.org
Adult Collection Development Ass’t
Alice Lucey:
alucey@clamsnet.org
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