Programs this week at the Yarmouth Town Libraries

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

Effective early November, we will be able to open the West Yarmouth Library at 11:00 a.m. every day Monday-Friday. The West Yarmouth Library will be open until 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and open until 7:00 p.m. 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 coming in November:

Musical Discoveries

Saturdays: October 15 and 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 15 and October 29. Funding is provided by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

Sensory Storytime

Tuesdays: October 18 and 25, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Mary Wilson of Pitter Patter Enterprises presents 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 the South Yarmouth Library. Appropriate for babies to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Registration is required to ensure enough materials are available for everyone. Funding for this program is provided by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

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.

In-Person Author Talk
My Dearest Darling
by Lisa Franco

This 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.

It’s TeenTober!

TeenTober™ Celebrates teens, promotes 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
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. Registration Required – visit yarmouthlibraries.org in our Calendar of Events.

A Love Letter to Cape Cod

The film, A Love Letter to Cape Cod, will be shown on Tuesday, October 25, at 5:00 P.M., at the South Yarmouth Methodist Church, 318 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. The 30-minute film was made to demonstrate the need to successfully save historic properties on the Cape. The danger of Cape Cod becoming the Hamptons is of real concern to many who see old historic properties being demolished in order to build Mcmansions. Following the film, there will be a discussion led by organizer of Protect Our Past, Ellen Briggs. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge for this event.

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.