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T h exY a r d a r m
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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Welcome fall! Special programs are on the calendar again and the Book Groups and the Knitting Group are gearing up. Be sure to stop in the library and say "hello" and relax in the Reading Room (by the fire when the time comes!) and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or tea while perusing a good book, newspaper or magazine! And don't forget to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Lee Peters, Editor
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Anne Ierardi
“Coming Alive”
Friday, September 9th
at 2 PM.
Anne Ierardi is an award-winning author, painter and minister. Her art has been featured in exhibits across Cape Cod and New England as well as illustrated in a prose poem book written by Nanette Geertz.
Anne says her memoir “Coming Alive” is the story of her quest through coming out, becoming an artist, and entering ordained ministry.
Books will be available for purchase and author signing.
Call the library at 508-362-3717 to reserve your spot.
Mask wearing is recommended.
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Lisa Franco
My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime
Friday, October 14 @ 3 PM.
Donald's and Margery's intimate and heartwarming correspondence chronicles their romance, personal sacrifices, hopes, and dreams, and gives a firsthand account of historical events as they unfolded overseas and at home. Franco stumbled upon the lost love letters during a fateful stop at an antique shop on Cape Cod.
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Veteran’s Day Concert
Friday, November 11th
at 2 PM.
(The library will be closed for regular operation on Veteran’s Day.)
Northside String Band: The band will commemorate Veterans’ Day with a concert in the library. It’s a pleasure to bring this concert to our patrons to celebrate our veterans.
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Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll!
Sunday, December 4th from 1 to 4 PM.
Plan to visit the library for special holiday treats!
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ZOOM Programs
(Click here for links to register and for detailed information.)
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The Crisis in Ukraine in Historical Perspective:
A Virtual Talk with Professor Michael Strmiska
Thursday, September 22nd from 5 - 6:30 PM.
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The Planet's Health and Yours:
Facing the Invisible Impacts of Climate Change
Tuesday, September 27th at 6 PM.
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Administrative Director’s & Children's Librarian Report | |
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by Carrie Bearse, Administrative Director & Children's Librarian
Thank goodness fall is just around the corner. Thank goodness for cooler weather, diminished traffic, dinner on the weekends without a reservation, and all that fall brings to Cape Cod. September and October are truly my favorite months on the Cape, and the visitors who arrive during this time appreciate the calmness and the fabulous weather, and get to experience the best of the Cape just like we do.
That being said, it was a wonderful summer at YPL, full of children and families in the Thacher Room and many summer friends taking advantage of the cool, quiet library environment. We enjoyed seeing and serving you all.
With the added responsibilities of Administrative Director tacked on to my Children’s Librarian duties, I find that I am spending a bit more time behind my desk instead of behind the circulation desk, which is bittersweet. I miss greeting everyone and catching up on local news and on what you are reading. So, if I am not out front and you have a minute, pop your head around the office corner and say “Hi”. I would be ever so thankful for the chance to see you. As I have said many times, our patrons make this library so very special. You are very much appreciated!
And speaking about what you are reading, thank goodness for Susan Saposnik. Although Susan has been a volunteer longer than I have been at YPL, the opportunity to work with her for two days each week in her new role as Circulation Assistant, has really made me appreciate her even more! I know people who have time to read books, I know people who do a lot of other things and still have time to read books…neither category applies to me. Susan, on the other hand, reads, teaches piano and trumpet, reads, plays the organ and piano at local churches, reads, gardens, reads, plays the French horn in a local orchestra, and READS! She not only reads many, many books but remembers the authors, characters, plots, and what she liked or didn’t like about ALL of the books she has read. She has quickly become the “go to” staff member when a patron needs a recommendation about what to read next and what to read after that…gosh! Thank goodness for Susan!
So welcome fall, welcome the best season on Cape Cod, and always be thankful!
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From the Thacher Children’s Room: | |
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All is fun and games and reading in the Children’s Room. Please stop by this fall and plan to stay awhile and enjoy all we have to offer.
We will continue all of our current children’s activities throughout the fall. Please check our website and our monthly happenings newsletter for the most up-to-date information.
YPL is a great place for kids! Hope to see you soon!
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Big Stories
First Thursday of month
at 4:30 PM.
Begins again in November.
Storytime:
Thursdays at 11 AM.
No storytime on Sept. 29th.
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Afternoon Legos
Thursdays, 3 PM to 5 PM.
(Appropriate for ages 6 and up, only.)
Story Fence:
Behind the library
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Fall Bulb Sale to benefit YPL
The library will receive 50% from every purchase. Thank you for supporting YPL!
EASY ONLINE ORDERING:
Each item purchased includes a full description and instructions for proper planting to assist you in growing a beautiful bulb garden. These flower bulbs are all top quality, an excellent value, and are guaranteed to grow!
WEBSITE FOR PLANT SELECTION AND ORDERING:
No need to log in. Just begin browsing the selections. Please share this website with friends and relatives both locally and across the country.
YarmouthPortLibrary.fpfundraising.com
(The website also has a direct link)
DELIVERY: Orders will be mailed directly to customers in time for fall planting.
ORDER DEADLINE: October 15th, 2022
FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Jean O'Toole at 774-212-1580.
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Get Involved
Donate, Volunteer, Become a Member
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Get involved!
“A public library,
privately financed”
YPL is a privately funded, public library and operates exactly like the other two Yarmouth libraries (South and West).
Library services are funded by your membership contributions and donations.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call the library.
Click here for a list of 2022 Membership Campaign Contributors.
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Why do we have a Membership Campaign?
Since June 30, 2009 all but a token amount of our funding has come from private and not governmental sources—as it did for the first 72 years of the library's existence.
We otherwise continue to fulfill our historic mission as a public library, open to all residents of the town and to the broader Cape community as well.
ALL are welcome!
Click here to learn why YPL has to raise funds through a Membership Campaign.
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Thank you to our very generous 2022 Business Sponsors!
Your support of the Yarmouth Port Library
is greatly appreciated!
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Did You Know That YPL Has...? | |
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A Notary
Need a Notary: A notary is now available at YPL. Call for an appointment.
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Museum Passes
The library has passes/coupons for many local attractions.
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Automatic Renewal!
Items will be renewed automatically as long as there are no holds.
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Libby Tutorial
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library.
Click here for a YouTube tutorial.
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A Book Sale Corner and Book Donations
Guidelines for Donations:
As we have very limited space for receiving and sorting book donations, for now, we are accepting only 2018 to 2022 titles, books about Cape Cod and its history, and children’s books for our ongoing book sale in the “Under Spiral Staircase” corner.
Thanks to generous patrons, we have been able to stock our sale shelves with current titles, and also add popular 2022 titles to our collection, which helps the book budget.
Please watch our website and future Yardarms for changes in our donation policy, and for forthcoming sales.
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