Programs this week at the Yarmouth Town Libraries

YARMOUTH READS 2017 Wrap-Up
Sunday, April 30 at the Lorusso Lodge at Flax Pond, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Join us to wrap-up the community discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, at the Lorusso Lodge at Flax Pond, off Whites Path in South Yarmouth on Sunday afternoon, April 30. We’ll talk about war rations, the food provided by the Red Cross, and potato peel pie. There will be a buffet, with a sampling of delicious pork and other picnic foods. The cost for the buffet is $5, if you order them by the end of day today, April 21; $10.00 if you order them after that. Proceeds will help defray expenses of the variety of YARMOUTH READS programs this year. Register by calling the Library at 508-760-4820, or at the Library’s website, at the Calendar of Events.

Sock Drive for YARMOUTH READS

As part of our YARMOUTH READS 2017 we are coordinating a sock drive. We have collected and delivered over 200 pairs of socks to a number of locations in Yarmouth. Bring in a new pair of socks – any size – to either the South Yarmouth Library or West Yarmouth Library - or to the Wrap-up event on April 30, and a volunteer will distribute them as needed. This has been a great community project!

South Yarmouth Knitting Group

South Yarmouth Library
Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Alice Bowen of South Yarmouth is hosting a regular knitting group, (please ring the main entrance doorbell to be admitted.) Make a Guernsey sweater while you read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society!

Programs This Week

Story Time West

Friday, April 28, 11:30 a.m.
West Yarmouth Library
All ages welcome

Yarmouth Community Clean Up

Saturday, April 29, 9:00 a.m.
Yarmouth Town Hall
Yarmouth’s Annual Community Cleanup Day - what better way to show how much we care about our town than by making Yarmouth look great! Meet at the Yarmouth Town Hall at 9 a.m. for route assignment. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Bring gloves if you have them. We will provide the supplies. Then, join us for a free appreciation lunch following the cleanup. Call the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (508) 778-1008 for more information.

Good Stories, Well Read

Saturday, April 29, 2:30 p.m.
West Yarmouth Library
Join us as for a whole new way to enjoy and appreciate stories. Listen to some of the greatest stories in literature. Local actors read stories in front of the fireplace at the West Yarmouth Library. Doors open at 2:00. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the West Yarmouth Library Association. This program is free to the public

Children’s Book Week May 1-7

Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. The program is administered by Every Child a Reader and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) is the anchor sponsor.

Screen Free Week May 1-7

Children, families, whole schools and communities will rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainment and spend all that free time playing, daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with family and friends! One great way to unplug is reading books!

Family Story Time

Monday, May 1, 6:00 p.m.
For all ages. Wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal! Enjoy some yoga, stories and songs to get you ready for bed!

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
For 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.

Baby Story Time

South Yarmouth Library
Thursday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.
For infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers