October Newsletter from the Yarmouth Town Libraries

From the Director

Finally, some rain found its way to Cape Cod. I know I am not the only one with hydrangeas that gave up the ghost this past summer. Other perennial plantings in our yard have tried very hard, but the flowers have been meager so far. I just hope they can find their way back to vigorous growth next year. And so, we prepare for fall and winter. Another chance for the Cape to show its beauty in different seasons. I was invited to speak at the Yarmouth Rotary’s September 23 meeting, and there was a great exchange of questions, information, and comments about the importance of a library in a strong community. Thank you, Rotary, for the chance to reach out to the public. Here’s some news: We will be hosting our first in-person Author Event on Sunday, October 16, at the South Yarmouth Library, at 2:00 p.m. Find more information and sign up on our library website. Walk-ins will be welcome. Happy fall, all.

-Jane Cain
Library Director

More morning hours at
the West Yarmouth Library,
coming soon…

Effective early November, we will be able to open the West Yarmouth Library at 11 a.m. every day Monday-Friday. The WY Library will be open until 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and open until 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’ll also adjust our closing time to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the South Yarmouth Library. We hope these more consistent hours will help our Yarmouth residents and visitors enjoy library services when they want and need them.

New Hours in November:

The Yarmouth Town
Libraries will be closed
on Monday, October 10, for
Indigenous Peoples Day.

Musical Discoveries

Saturdays: October 1, 15, 29, starting at 11:00 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
The joy of Musical Discoveries returns with Rachel Youngling. This program is appropriate for babies to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy singing, movement, and instruments. Drop in. Mark your calendars for October 1, October 15, and October 29. Funding is provided by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

Sensory Storytime

Tuesdays: October 4, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Mary Wilson of Pitter Patter Enterprises will present a six-week play group, Sensational Storytime, featuring social/emotional/learning stories with sensory experiences for each child. There’ll be a different medium that will appeal to our senses, for exploration with a variety of tools. This Storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at South Yarmouth Library. Appropriate for babies to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration is required to ensure enough materials are available for everyone. Sensational Storytime will be held on Tuesdays in October, (skip October 11). Funding for this program is provided by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

Storytime
Tea Time Storytime

Saturday, October 8, 11:00 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library Leonard Room
Drop in. All ages
Hold onto your hats! Celebrate National Mad Hatter Day at Tea Time Storytime! Followed by a Tea Party. Silly hats strongly encouraged.

In-Person Author Talk
My Dearest Darling
by Lisa Franco

Sunday, October 16, 2:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Navy man Donald Storey was not just fighting for his country in World War II — he was fighting to come home to his love, Margery. In My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime, intimate and heartwarming correspondence chronicles the couple's romance, sacrifice, hopes and dreams, along with a firsthand account of historical events. Call 508-760-4820 to sign up or register online at www.yarmouthlibraries.org under our Events Calendar. Presented by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

Lego^® Club

Monday, October 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Ages 5+
The Library provides all the Legos^® for you to build whatever you choose. For ages 5 and up. Children under 10 years old need to come with an adult.

Nature Explorers

Tuesday, October 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
West Yarmouth Library
For ages birth to 8 years old
Explore nature with Ms. Mary Wilson with hands-on discovery. Learn to document what you observe, and listen to some nature stories. Please arrive on time and dress according to the weather. Visit our yarmouthlibraries.org Calendar of Events to register.

Spooky Stories

Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library in the Leonard Room
Celebrate the season with not-so-scary stories, songs, and a craft. Costumes are encouraged.
Children under the age of 10 need to bring their adult. This is a drop-in program; no signup required; for all ages.

It’s TeenTober!

TeenTober™ is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services, and the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills, fueling their passions in and outside the library. To celebrate TeenTober here in Yarmouth, see the variety of programs below.

Button Making

October 3 through October 15
South Yarmouth Library
In the Teen Room. Ages 12-18
Teens, stop by and use our button machine to make DIY buttons that celebrate you. This program is intended for middle school and high school students (ages 12-18). To ensure everyone who wants to can participate, it is one button per patron per day.

Mario Kart Tournament

Thursday, October 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library in the Leonard Room
Ages 12-18
Registration Required – Visit yarmouthlibraries.org
in our Calendar of Events.
Have you mastered Moo Meadow? Do you rule the Rainbow Road? Test your skills and win a prize! This program is intended for middle school and high school students.

Monthly Book Discussion Group
Firekeeper's Daughter
by Angeline Boulley

Tuesday, October 25, 10:30 AM
Morning Group meets in person at the West Yarmouth Library and via Zoom.

Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 PM
Evening Group meets via Zoom.

Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. Everything changes when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.

Copies of this book are available at both libraries. You can also listen to the audiobook or read the ebook on Overdrive/Libby or listen to the audiobook on the Hoopla app. Please email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org or call the library at 508-760-4820 to register to receive a Zoom link or with any questions.

If you need Zoom help, please call 508-760-4820 to set up a troubleshooting session or if you need any other assistance.

We Want Your Old Sneakers!

The South Yarmouth and West Yarmouth Libraries are drop-off locations for a sneaker-recycling fundraiser put on by local animal rescue Sandy Paws. This effort keeps athletic shoes out of landfills and raises money for local dogs!

Drop off your sneakers (complete pairs only, please) at either library during open hours. Please do not put sneakers in the book drops. For more information about Sandy Paws: https://www.sandypawsmv.com For more information about the organization recycling the donated shoes: https://gotsneakers.com.

Staff Pick for Children
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
By Mo Willems

From #1 New York Times best-selling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems! Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon book ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!?
J PIC WIL Preschool - Kindergarten

Teen Fiction
The Inheritance Games

Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.
YA FIC BAR Grade 7 and up

My Salinger Year

The film is based on Joanna Rakoff's 2014 memoir depicting her time working at literary agency Harold Ober Associates, which represented author J.D. Salinger. In her time at the agency, Joanna's responsibilities include responding to the large volume of fan mail that Salinger receives. Her period at the agency coincides with Salinger's proposed publication of the short story "Hapworth 16, 1924", which had previously been published in The New Yorker.
DVD 2021 - Starring Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley - Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Library Planning Committee Seeks New Members

As this volunteer group continues to research and study library facilities and community needs for the future, we could use more members. Do you have experience working on a municipal renovation or construction project? Project management? Communications? Let’s talk! The group meets monthly, usually on Tuesday and we can meet with some attending remotely. Next meeting: Tuesday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. Contact Library Director Jane Cain to learn more: 508-760-4820, ext. 1312.

South Yarmouth Library Association Holiday Cookie Stroll 2022

Saturday, December 10, 10:00-4:00pm

BE A STROLL SPONSOR: This walking tour - rain or shine - will feature several private homes, she-sheds, and other stops in historic Bass River. To sponsor the stroll and be listed in the ticket brochure, send a check for $25 made out to SYLA, and the form below and drop it off at the library or mail to the address below by Saturday, October 22, 2022.
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HOLIDAY COOKIE STROLL SPONSOR(S)

I (we) would like to sponsor the 2022 Holiday Cookie Stroll to benefit the South Yarmouth Library.

Donor’s Name: ___________________________________________________________

Donor’s Address: ________________________________________________________

NAME(S) as you wish them to appear in the Stroll ticket brochure:

Please send a $25 check made out to “SYLA,” to: South Yarmouth Library Association, P.O. Box 630, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. All proceeds benefit the South Yarmouth Library.