YPL Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 - 3

Thursday 10 - 6

Saturday 10 - 12

We are closed Sunday and Monday.

NOTE: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd for Memorial Day weekend.

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. Our goal this year is $50,000 and we are ever so close; please consider a contribution to put us over the top!

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!

Best Small Museums in Massachusetts with Alison O'Leary

Friday, May 8th at 1 PM

Enjoy an opportunity to explore and learn about the wide variety of collections, artifacts and experiences offered by the many small institutions in Massachusetts. Alison O'Leary is an author who has written several nonfiction books. She is a frequent lecturer on history and outdoor topics. Space will be limited. Please call to reserve your space.

Neighborhood Book Group with Rick Woods

Second Thursday, May 14th at 4 PM in the Gale Room

James by Percival Everett

YPL Book Group with Leslie Altman

Third Thursday, May 21st at 2 PM

The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters

YPL Drop-in Chess & More

Every Thursday at 4 PM (although eager chess players can arrive anytime after 3 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, May 4th and 18th 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 visiting our website or just click on the link below.

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.

Please Note: There will be no storytime on May 14th and 21st - Ms. Carrie will be on vacation!

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.

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

Planning Ahead & For the Record:

SAVE THE DATE!

Annual Book & Plant Sale, Saturday, June 27th, 9 AM to 1 PM

If you’re considering bringing in books, please look at the guidelines posted below, in the library or on our website, and please note, the week of June 22nd is the last week we will be accepting book donations for the sale.

Also, now that Spring is really here and people are 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 508-918-6675 (her cellphone). 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.

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.

Ongoing 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.

New Landscaping in our Front Yard

We have been working with a landscape architect and local landscapers to create a plan to spruce up the landscaping in our front yard, to help not only beautify the area out front but also to create more visibility for our sweet historic library. We plan to start the landscaping project around mid-May, which may limit some parking and/or access to the library. We will keep you posted via our website about any changes as we know more.

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. (Note: The notary will not be available from May 9 to May 23rd - the notary will be on vacation.)

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