BookTeasers

Thursday, February 16, 

at 3:30 p.m. at the West Yarmouth Library

In this book group, readers bring a favorite book to share with others. The guidelines are: 

-All types of books are welcome as long as they are available through the CLAMS catalog. 

-Be prepared to tell us in 2-3 minutes what you enjoyed about the book.

Bring your favorite reads and hear about others’ great finds! Food and drink allowed. Registration is necessary. To sign up, or for more information, contact the West Yarmouth Library at 508-775-5206. 

Musical Discoveries

Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m.

South Yarmouth Library 

Birth - 5 years old

Experience the joy of Musical Discoveries with 

Rachel Youngling. This program is appropriate for babies to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy singing, movement and instruments. Drop in. We thank the South Yarmouth Library Association for funding this popular program. 

Storytime at the 

Yarmouth Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 18

Storytimes at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.

The Yarmouth Town Library’s Yeti is back for some storytime fun at the Yarmouth Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 18. Our local Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Yarmouth Recreation Department, will host its Winter Carnival from Saturday, February 18 - Monday, February 20 at Skull Island, Bass River Sports World, in South Yarmouth, weather permitting. Enjoy an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink, s'mores fun, and family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy, including a petting zoo, face painting, a balloon artist, hula hoop & fire show, stilt walkers, a caricature artist, magic shows, a live performance by the Drumming Nomads, and craft vendors! Kono Pizza and Veteran's Lunch Box food trucks, Meatball Bombs, and Papa Gino's will be there, Ice skating registration through Yarmouth Recreation: 508-398-2231, X 1520. 

Good Stories, Well Read

Saturday, February 18, 2:00 p.m.

West Yarmouth Library

Experience contemporary and classic short stories in a most entertaining way, read by local Cape Cod actors. No registration is required, but come early for a good seat in front of the fireplace at the West Yarmouth Library. This program is coordinated by Toby Wilson, who sometimes reads a piece. You don't want to miss this. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. 

CLAMS is getting 

a new catalog!

When will this happen?
Our new catalog will be live on Monday, February 27. Your account will be unavailable February 25-26. The current catalog will be available to search, but you will not be able to place holds or check item availability. 

What do I need to know now?
February 25 & 26: You will be able to borrow items at the library, but you must have your library card with you. Make sure you have a current phone number and valid email address on file. This will make it much easier to access your account and for your first sign-in to the new catalog.

How do I access my account after this change?
 After February 26, you will be redirected to a new catalog website. Choose your local library and click "Select Library Catalog" then SIGN IN using your library card number and the last 4 digits of your phone number on file. For more information visit: https://info.clamsnet.org/new-catalog-coming-soon/ 

The Yarmouth Town Libraries 

will be closed on 

Monday, February 20, for 

Presidents Day

Pokémon Training Camp

Tuesday, February 21 - Thursday, February 23, 

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Readers age 8+

Trying to catch them all? During  our 3-day training camp, Matt from Cape Cod Toy Chest will teach trainers how to master the battling card game of Pokémon. Learn how to read a basic Pokémon card and understand the three types of Pokémon cards: Energy, Pokémon, and Trainer. You will be able to use the cards to evolve your Pokémon and attack during game battle. You'll know how trainer cards work and when they should be used during game play. Registration is required for each day of training. Visit yarmouthlibraries.org, Calendar of Events to sign up.

Prerequisite: You must know how to read and do simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication) in order to play the game. 

My Own Creation Club

Thursday, February 23, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

West Yarmouth Library

Ages 5+

School break means more time to build! Join 

Ms. Nika for SUPER DELUXE M.O.C.C night. With two hours to build, what will you create? The Library provides all the bricks for you to build whatever you choose. Let your imagination run wild! For ages 5 and up. Children under 10 years old must come with an adult. 

Smash Brothers

Friday, February 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

South Yarmouth Library 

Ages 12-18 

School break is Smash Bros time! Battle your friends in a Super Smash Bros Tournament on the Library's Nintendo Switch. Enjoy some snacks, friendly competition and see if you have what it takes to be the Smash champion! This is a teen event for ages 12 to 18. 

Family Fun Days

Saturdays, February 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

South Yarmouth Library 

Family fun for all. Come to the library to enjoy a family-based activity. Parents are encouraged to participate. To ensure everyone who wants to is able to participate, we recommend you sign up - and, please register each participating family member. Visit yarmouthlibraries.org, Calendar of Events to register. Children under the age of 8 must come with an adult. Recommended for ages 8+.

February 25 - Make Your Own Jigglypuff Punch and Pokémon Twinkie Treats  

Author Visit 

The Mourning Swim 

By Mike Bernard

Sunday, February 26, 2:00 p.m.

South Yarmouth Library

Join us for a talk by West Yarmouth resident Mike Bernard on his latest book, The Mourning Swim--a nostalgic tribute to childhood summers on Cape Cod-- wiffle ball and mini golf, rope bracelets and shell necklaces, penny candy and ice cream. And of course, those hot summer days and wild summer nights at Cape Cod Happy Hours. Goodreads says this is, "A hilarious and heartwarming story about Irish tempers, softrock music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and the enduring power of family." Mike will also discuss the Writing Life After 50. The Sunday Author Series is funded by the South Yarmouth Library Association. Registration is optional. Bring a friend or neighbor! Books will be available for sale at the talk. 

Pokéball Terrariums 

Monday, February 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Ages 12-18 

South Yarmouth Library

Registration recommended

Celebrate Pokémon Day, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon game, with a special Pokémon-themed craft! We’ll supply all you need to create a terrarium home for your very own mini Poké Pal, as well as some snacks. To register, visit www.yarmouthlibraries.org, Calendar of Events.  

Monthly Book Discussion Group Their Eyes Were Watching God 

By Zora Neale Hurston

Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. 

via Zoom

Join us as we discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. This novel tells of Janie Crawford, a Southern Black woman in the 1930s, whose journey from a free-spirited girl to a woman of independence and substance is rooted in Black folk traditions and steeped in mythic realism. The story of Janie's life and her three marriages pays quiet tribute to a woman who, though constricted at times, still demanded to be heard.

Copies of this book are available at both libraries. 

You can also listen to the audiobook or read the ebook on Overdrive/Libby or 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. 

Maker Mondays

Mondays are for makers. Each week, a new Pokémon craft will be in the Children's area at the South Yarmouth Library and West Yarmouth Library. No Maker Monday on Monday, February 20.

For ages 5+ 

Teen Programs

Drop-In Teen Crafts 

South Yarmouth Library Teen Room

Relax, create, and socialize. Each week in February a new activity just for teens makes its way to the South Yarmouth Library teen room. Come on in!