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 Wed. Nov. 11th for Veterans Day - however, please come enjoy our concert by the Northside String Band at 1 PM.



Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:

Wed., Nov. 25th - 10 AM to 12 PM

Thurs., Nov. 26th - CLOSED

Fri., Nov. 27th - 12 to 3 PM



Annual Campaign - Our Annual Appeal letter was mailed in mid October. Donation envelopes are also available in the library, and donations can also be made online via our website. 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.

New Grab Bar at the front door!

Some people like the convenience of parking out front, but find it difficult to make that big step into the building. We have installed a new grab bar on the right-hand side just inside the door to offer an assist.

PROGRAMS and more!

Barbara Eppich Struna - Author & Storyteller

Friday, November 6th at 1 PM (details below)

Northside String Band

Veterans Day Concert*

Wednesday, November 11th at 1 PM

Please call the library to reserve your space.

*Please note: The library will be open for the concert only and not for regular business.

Neighborhood Book Group

Second Thursday, November 12th at 4 PM in the Gale Room

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

YPL Book Group with Leslie Altman

Third Thursday, November 19th at 2 PM

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

Knitting Group

Monday, Nov. 2nd and 16th 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. Note: There will be NO storytime on Nov. 5th.

Anytime is a great time to visit our Children's Room...books and movies to check out, toys and games to enjoy, takeaway craft (while supplies last)...stop by and have some fun!

Planning Ahead & For the Record:

Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll

Sunday, December 6th, 1 to 4 PM

Please plan to stop by YPL for some holiday cheer! We will have sweet and savory treats, a takeaway craft for kids, a variety of knitted items for sale and the most wonderful Mrs. Claus!

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