YPL Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 - 3

Thursday 10 - 6

Saturday 10 - 12

We are closed Sunday and Monday.

Just a few reminders & updates -

Annual Campaign Our Annual Appeal is well underway, and many thanks to all who have contributed so far. It is heartwarming to know that the library is such a special place to so many in our community. Since our fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th, we will continue to reach out to ask for your support.

Charge it! The library can now take credit card payments at the circulation desk for your annual appeal donation, a YPL cap or mug, book sale items, copies, faxes, etc. We also have a link on our website (or see link below) so you can charge contributions of support.

Curbside pick-up is available every day that we are open, and materials can be left out for after-hours pick-up if requested before the end of the day.

PARKING! Parking at YPL, especially when there is an event, is limited and difficult. We have four spaces near the front door, and we ask that if you park out front please be mindful of the lines and pull forward as far as possible within the lines to allow for four cars to park safely.

Also, our back door is always open during library hours, park out back (where there is plenty of room) and come on in the back door.

PROGRAMS and more!

DIRT 101 - Garden Soil Preparation & Amending

with Patrice Amos, Master Gardener

Friday, April 10th at 1 PM

Cape Cod can be a very challenging place to garden. Patrice Amos will talk about the key first step in helping you reach your goals for a successful garden of flowers, shrubs or vegetables. Patrice Amos is a Master Gardener with Master Gardeners’ Association of Cape Cod. She works summers at Hart Farm in Dennisport in what she calls a low-key job after a long high-tech career. Space will be limited. Please call to reserve your space.

In Her Times: Our Grandmothers’ Stories

Wednesday, April 1st, 10:30 AM - 12 PM with Irene Paine

In Her Times: Our Grandmothers’ Stories is an exploratory writing and research project designed to help you explore your grandmothers’ lives, either one at a time, or both simultaneously. Through thoughtful questions and creative prompts, you’ll uncover their cherished traditions, friendships, and everyday joys.

The project encourages reflection on probable early childhood experiences and the hardships they faced through the years. Resources for finding genealogy data are given. By learning about the decades these women lived through, you gain insight into your own roots and family story. We stand upon the shoulders of our ancestors, and this is a wonderful way to spend time honoring them. Irene Paine is a 14th generation Cape Codder and the author of the historic Cape Cod based novel: Eva and Henry, A Cape Cod Marriage. She writes poetry, prose and short stories. Please call the library by March 28th to register for this program. With enough interest (at least four participants are required) the program will also meet on the following three consecutive Wednesdays of April.

Neighborhood Book Group with Rick Woods

Second Thursday, April 9th at 4 PM in the Gale Room

Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

YPL Book Group with Leslie Altman

Third Thursday, April 16th at 2 PM

A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

YPL Drop-in Chess & More

Every Thursday at 4 PM

Come join us for chess! Novice and experienced players are welcome. Chess is open to adults and children (ages 8 and up, please). And more...we now have a checkers set and a cribbage set available. See you soon for some afternoon fun!

Knitting Group

Monday, April 6th and 20th from 9:30 to 11 AM

Share projects and pointers, learn new techniques, and chat with fellow knitters. The group meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Please enter through the staff door on the east side of the building. For more information, please contact Dinah Wolff at 508-362-7660. Beginners are always welcome.

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.

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.

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge

Stop by and pick up a list of specific monthly book challenges for 2026. Read a book each month, fill out an online form about the book, and have a chance to win a prize at the end of the year!

Spotlight Books on our website!

Alice Lucey, our fabulous Adult Collection Development Associate, has created a section on our website which highlights books that are new, interesting and recommended. Please check it out by clicking on the direct link below or visiting our website.

FOR KIDS in the Thacher Children's Room

STORYTIME every Thursday at 11 AM

Songs, stories and a takeaway craft for children ages 2 to 5 (younger siblings always welcome). No registration necessary.

LEGO Afternoons every Thursday from 3 to 5 PM for ages 6 and up.

Use your imagination to create something amazing with our large collection of LEGO building blocks. Drop-in/independent play. Guardian/parent must be in the building.

APRIL VACATION Specials!

Tuesday, April 21st, 2 - 2:30 PM Special edition of Big Stories

Join Miss Carrie for some fun stories appropriate for ages 7 and up! Picture books are not just for the little ones, come and enjoy! Registration is required. Please call the library by Friday, April 17th to let us know you are coming!

Thursday, April 23rd, 11:30 right after Storytime - Cape Symphony Preschool Presentation

Come learn about Cape Symphony's music and arts enriched Preschool Program! Join us for this brief presentation to introduce parents and preschoolers to this unique program.

And of course, please stop by anytime to enjoy our wonderful children's room!

Planning Ahead & For the Record:

Book Donations

For our ongoing Under the Spiral Staircase Sale, we will accept only 2021-current books in good condition during regular open hours. Please bring donations (limit of 10 per visit, please) into the library; do not put them in the book drop. Thank you.

Summer Book Sale Donations

We are accepting donations for our Summer Book Sale in June.

Please bring them in only on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 PM, at our East side door. Since the library is closed on Mondays, volunteers will be there only from 1-3 to receive and sort contributions.

We will happily accept:

Children’s and adult books in clean, saleable condition, DVDs, and music CDs. New England and Cape Cod history is always appreciated.

We will not accept:

Clearly outdated books, such as travel guides, financial advice, diet/medical, self-help, or technical manuals. Please, no damaged, soiled or mildewed items, and no audio books or VHF tapes.

We thank you in advance for looking through your boxes before dropping them off, and also for not waiting until mid-June! To arrange another time to make donations other than Mondays from 1-3 PM, please call the library to make an appointment.

Museum Passes

YPL has a variety of museum passes available. Passes are available for all CLAMS patrons. Also, if you are interested in supporting the library by sponsoring an annual pass, please let us know.

Notary Public

Just as a reminder, the library has a Notary available for your convenience. Please call to schedule an appointment.

If you have any questions about books, holds, programs, etc., please give us a call at 508-362-3717.

For the latest news, access to the CLAMS catalog, helpful links and so much more, please visit our website: https://www.yarmouthportlibrary.org/

To support the library, please click on the links below. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Library Artwork by Joan Shostak