April 2022, Volume 5, Issue 4 |
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Author Talk | VML Cultural Series | Recording
Did you miss our virtual author talk on March 15? Catch the lecture with Christopher Klein, author of When the Irish Invaded Canada: The Incredible True Story of the Civil War Veterans Who Fought for Ireland's Freedom, on our YouTube channel. Watch Here
Matt York: Songs & Stories Concert | VML Cultural Series
Join us in Library Plaza for a live concert with longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York, who will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. No registration required.
Spring Trivia at Stellwagen Brewery
After a successful Winter Trivia event, we are excited to offer another Spring Trivia event for Adults 21+ at Stellwagen Beer Company, 100 Enterprise Drive. Register teams of up to six people to compete in four rounds of trivia. Compete for Stellwagen gift cards and show off your trivia prowess in Marshfield's favorite brewery. Sign up your team today for this completely free event! Register Here
April in Paris Concert | VML Cultural Series
Join us in Library Plaza for a live concert with Mark Leighton and Peter Bloom in a jazz tribute to the City of Light, including April in Paris, Under Paris Skies, I Love Paris, Afternoon in Paris, Pernod, and other captivating music from the clubs and cafes of Paris. No registration required.
Adult Book Groups
Looking for the perfect book club? Join one of ours! Book clubs meet monthly, and members help select books we read. Book selections are available at the Check Out Desk. Click a date to learn more.
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The children’s room is excited to welcome April! As always, April begins with a new Scavenger Hunt and a calendar full of programs and events designed especially for our families and young friends! For Take & Make crafts, storytimes, ongoing programs, and more, view our Children's Calendar.
Children's programs are for kids ages 0-11 and their families. Programs for older kids are aimed at ages 9-11 (grades 3-6).
Celebrate National Library Week with Us: April 3-9, 2022
Join us in celebrating National Library Week with special events for kids and families. We will have a daily book raffle throughout the week! Each child that comes to the children’s room is eligible for one raffle ticket. Raffles will be drawn and posted on our social media at the end of the week. Each winning ticket gets a free book from our special prize books shelves. We also have special programs to celebrate books and reading. Click on a program to learn more.
April Vacation Week Programs: April 17-23, 2022
We are offering special Earth Day-themed programs for kids and families during April Vacation Week. Click on a program to learn more.
Read to Rocko: April 20, 1:00 p.m.
Come to the library to read to a dog! Rocko will be with us for two hours, and each child will have a separate slot. Register Here
Artsy Architects: April 27, 2:00 p.m. | best for ages 5+
Come build something spectacular with Kapla Blocks! This special event will feature team building and imaginative engineering! Bring the family and be ready to work together. Sponsored by the Marshfield Cultural Council. Registration is required for all attendees. Register Here
Loot Bags for Older Kids | grades 3-6
Get free goodies and personalized book selections with our monthly Loot Bags. April's theme is Anime & Manga. Register Here
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Teen Loot Bags | grades 6 - 12
Get free goodies and personalized book selections with our monthly Loot Bags. April's theme is Anime & Manga. Register Here
Spring Break Programs: April 17-23, 2022 | grades 6 - 12
Our Teen Leaders Council is sponsoring two super awesome events during Spring Break. Click on a program to learn more and register.
Become a Teen Volunteer | grades 7-12
Want to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment? Teen Volunteers help with everything from children's programs, to running our social media accounts, to working in The Wave Makerspace. Teen Volunteers also sit on our Teen Leaders Council. We accept teen volunteer applications on a rolling basis. Apply Here
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Tinker, play, and make something new at The Wave Makerspace. There's a little something for everyone, whether you're an older kid, an older adult, or everything in between. Learn More Here
The Wave for Older Kids & Teens
We offer monthly one-on-one Makerspace opportunities for older kids and teens to try out 3D printing, the Cricut, Roblox Studio, and more.
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Ventress Memorial Library
15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5535
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Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. -
8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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