YPL Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 - 3

Thursday 10 - 6

Saturday 10 - 12

We are closed Sunday and Monday.

Just a few reminders & updates -

Reese's Pumpkin Guess! We are back at it! Stop by the library before October 28th and guess the number of Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins in the jar! Closest guess wins the candy! Winner will be notified on Thursday, October 30th and can claim the candy in time to add to your Halloween loot!



Annual Campaign - We will be reaching out with our annual appeal letter this fall asking for your support. As always, thank you to all of our patrons and community friends who choose to support the library - your generosity helps us thrive.

Charge it! The library can 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.

PROGRAMS and more!

Spaghetti Supper (see below!)

Sunday, October 25th, 5 PM or 6:30 PM Seatings

Join us at Jack's Outback II for our traditional annual fundraiser for the library. Tickets on sale at the library (cash, check or charge) beginning in early October. Sign up sheets for desserts and servers will also be available in early October.

Neighborhood Book Group

Second Thursday, October 8th at 4 PM in the Gale Room

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

YPL Book Group with Leslie Altman

Third Thursday, October 15th at 2 PM

My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor

Kids Books for a BUCK!

We have a nice selection of children's books available. Come peruse the blue cart in the lobby. All books are only $1! On sale throughout October, or while supplies last!

Knitting Group

Monday, October 5th and 19th 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.

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).

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.

Upcoming Events!

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.

Halloween on the Common

Saturday, October 31st, 4 to 6 PM

The library will once again be participating in the Halloween on the Common event.

Come visit us at Thacher Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 PM where Miss Carrie will hand out treats and have a (slightly) spooky STORYTIME at 5 PM. Hope to see you there!

Happy Halloween!

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. Please DO NOT put donations in the book drop or leave boxes or bags by the back or front door. Thank you.

Museum Passes

YPL has a variety of museum passes which are available to all CLAMS patrons. 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