VENTRESS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Ventress Voice
December 2021, Volume 4, Issue 12
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This month's issue of the Ventress Voice highlights all of our upcoming programs for children, tweens, teens, and adults. Keep reading below for more information. As always, visit our Calendar of Events, Facebook page, and Instagram to stay up to date all month long, as all events are subject to change.
We will once again host the South of Boston Board Game Meetup on December 4 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come by and play games like Catan, Wingspan, and Bohnanza. Never heard of any of these games? That's okay! New and veteran players welcome. Come ready to learn or bring a game you love. Free and open to the public, this meetup is open to high school-aged teens and adults of all ages; no registration required. We are also excited to partner with Stellwagen Beer Company for a free Winter Trivia event for adults 21+ on Thursday, December 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the brewery, 100 Enterprise Drive. Teams of up to six people will compete in four rounds of trivia for the chance to win one of several Stellwagen gift cards - register here. Finally, we have expanded drop-in hours at The Wave Makerspace. Folks ages 12+ can join us Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on December 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, and 22. Equipment is first come, first served. Registration is not required for drop-in hours.
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A Celtic Christmas Concert
Join us on Saturday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. for A Celtic Christmas Concert, featuring Jeff Snow, in the Library Plaza Program Room. Jeff is a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. In concert, Jeff plays the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki. Growing up in a home where old Scottish folk songs were everyday sounds, Jeff developed an early love for Celtic music. Much of the history of these lands was preserved in song. Each concert is a little different and adapted to the response and interest of the audience. Free and open to the public; no registration required.
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Children's Updates
We have many great weekly programs, all of which are listed on our Calendar of Events. Advance registration for everyone who will attend is required for all events unless otherwise noted. Register online or call us at (781) 834-5535.
The Children's Room is pleased to host the Creating Confident Readers program with Joanna Roderiques, M.S. Ed., C-SLDI on Thursday, December 2 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. This program is designed for parents of elementary school children.
The Winter Solstice Party, designed for children in grades K - 6 and their families, will be held on Saturday, December 18 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Library Plaza Program Room. For winter break, we will host a special Lego Club in the Children’s Program Room on Monday, December 27 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesday, December 28 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for Wall-E the movie, a snack, and a craft in the Children’s Program Room. A special performance of Fire and Ice will be held on Wednesday, December 29 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Library Plaza Program Room. Jolting Jonathan, with Mad Science of Southern MA & RI, will deliver a must-see program of entertaining and educational science! This program is best for children and families 4 years old and up. And lastly, join us for our New Year’s Eve Party on December 30 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Library Plaza Program room. This fun program is for children ages 0 - 5 and their families. Crafts, dancing and a special countdown are just some of the fun activities in store!
In the interest of keeping everyone safe and healthy, our schedule may be subject to change on short notice. Please check our Calendar of Events and Facebook for the most current information.
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Tween & Teen Updates
Our December Loot Bag is open to folks in grades 3-12 - the theme is Winter Care Package, with all the goodies you need for a cozy night in - registration closes early this month - register here by December 10.
We are excited to offer more programming for older kids in grades 3 - 6. Kids 10+ can choose to attend programs alone or with an adult. The Tween Makers program will be held on Tuesday, December 7 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in The Wave Makerspace. This program allows your child a half hour time slot to work with some of the cool machines we have to offer - register here. Tween Crafternoon will take place on Wednesday, December 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room! This program will encourage tweens to use their imagination and get creative with a selection of craft items - register here. Lastly, discuss Christy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier at our Tween Book Buddies book club on Tuesday, December 14 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Books available at the Check Out Desk - register here.
Teen programs are for middle and high school folks in grades 6 - 12. Want to help plan library programs and more? Sign up for Teen Leaders Council on December 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - register here. On December 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., join us for Video Games in the Makerspace to unwind and play games on our Switch. We have joy cons to use, or you may bring your own. No registration necessary. We are also excited to announce a new in-person event, Dungeons & Dragons Ice-capades, on December 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your own level five character (or use one of ours) to play this standalone game with other teens - register here. Finally, we are now offering a Teen Makers program, with one-on-one sessions for teens to tinker with and learn about our equipment on December 21 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. - register here.
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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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