Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Mattapoisett Free Public Library The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is a full-service accessible library in Mattapoisett, MA.

Looking for a relaxing, hands-on craft? Register for our Adult Craft Program on Saturday, June 13th! These beautiful flo...
06/06/2026

Looking for a relaxing, hands-on craft? Register for our Adult Craft Program on Saturday, June 13th! These beautiful floral bookmarks add elegance and charm, making them ideal for personal use or as gifts for book lovers. All materials are provided, and a librarian will be available to guide you through the craft.
đź—“ Saturday, June 13th
đź•‘ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Mattapoisett Free Public Library
Free and open to all—registration required!

The MFPL is hosting a new Picnic Book Club! Join us on June 26th from 10am-11am for a gathering outside on the library f...
06/05/2026

The MFPL is hosting a new Picnic Book Club!
Join us on June 26th from 10am-11am for a gathering outside on the library front lawn. The group will enjoy a literary conversation, light snacks, and beverages (feel free to come with your own snacks if you wish). Bring any book that you are currently reading, and come ready to discuss it!
This group will meet monthly on the last Friday of the month, throughout summer.
Please make sure to register to reserve your spot.

đź—“ Friday, June 26
đź•‘ 10:00 AM
đź“Ť Mattapoisett Free Public Library
🎫 Registration required!

Next month, the library will host Robert Ainsworth for a historic conversation about Fraud though the Ages!People have a...
06/04/2026

Next month, the library will host Robert Ainsworth for a historic conversation about Fraud though the Ages!
People have always wanted to get rich quick-- seagoing merchants in the Mediterranean, Charles Ponzi in the 1920s, from Bernie Madoff in the 1990s, and even bitcoin on the internet. These famous fraudsters wanted easy money, and would stop at nothing to get it…
Robert Ainsworth, experienced fraud examiner and author of the Harry Bartlett mystery series, will tell the story of history’s swindlers, from Ancient Greece to today.
Visit Robert's website to learn more about him & his work: https://www.rainsworthjr.com/
đź—“ Friday, July 3
đź•‘ 11:00 AM
đź“Ť Mattapoisett Free Public Library
🎫Free and open to all—no registration required.

Stop by the library to see our newest Art Series Exhibit! Wendy Goldsmith's ceramic art collection, "Birds of a Feather ...
06/04/2026

Stop by the library to see our newest Art Series Exhibit! Wendy Goldsmith's ceramic art collection, "Birds of a Feather and Other Friends," will be on display at the library throughout the month of June. Interested in meeting the artist herself? Join us for a Meet & Greet with Wendy on June 24th from 4pm-5pm! Drop-ins welcome, no registration required.

06/03/2026

As a library director, there are certain events that stay with you long after they’re over. I have a feeling this will be one of them.

This Saturday at 2:00 PM, we’ll be honoring the life and work of Jill Viles, author of Manufacturing My Miracle, with a special panel discussion featuring her husband, Jeremy, as well as Jill’s mother and sister.

Jill’s story touched people across the country and was featured by This American Life and ProPublica. Now, we’re honored to help share her story with our community.

If you enjoy books, inspiring true stories, or simply hearing about remarkable lives, I hope you’ll join us.

đź“… Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 PM
đź“š Books available for purchase
❤️ Presented in memory of David Anderson

See you at the library.

Looking for a good non-fiction read? Join the Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group on the fourth Wednesday of each...
06/03/2026

Looking for a good non-fiction read? Join the Well-Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Marine Room. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, and this month's book is “Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,” by Cat Bohannon. Copies will be available at the library. New members welcome!
đź—“ Wednesday, June 24
đź•‘ 6:00 PM
đź“Ť Marine Room @ MFPL
No registration required.

06/02/2026

The children's department flooring replacement is complete! This video shows a before and after of the flooring, but we highly recommend you to stop by and admire it in person!

Watch to the end for a sneak preview of what's going on in the children's department next! 🌱📚

LOCAL RABBITS RAVAGE LIBRARY BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTSIf you see a rabbit on the front steps of the library snacking from o...
05/31/2026

LOCAL RABBITS RAVAGE LIBRARY BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS

If you see a rabbit on the front steps of the library snacking from our plant pots, turn in a photo for free books for life!

Join us ONE WEEK from today for a panel discussion honoring the life and work of the late Jill Viles, author of Manufact...
05/30/2026

Join us ONE WEEK from today for a panel discussion honoring the life and work of the late Jill Viles, author of Manufacturing My Miracle, at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Jill completed her memoir before her passing and her voice continues to inspire readers. We are honored to help share her story with our community. Her husband, Jeremy Viles, will be joined by Jill’s family for a panel-style conversation reflecting on her life, her writing, and the incredible legacy she leaves behind.

đź“š Books will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is resented in memory of David Anderson, through the generosity of his family and friends.
It is part of the Purrington Speaker Series, sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust.

đź—“ Saturday, June 6
đź•‘ 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Mattapoisett Free Public Library
🎫Free and open to all—no registration required.

Mark your calendars! Acclaimed author, Eric Jay Dolin, will visit the library on July 1st at 5:30pm. Eric will discuss h...
05/29/2026

Mark your calendars!
Acclaimed author, Eric Jay Dolin, will visit the library on July 1st at 5:30pm. Eric will discuss his 2022 publication "Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution", and hold a Q&A with attendees. “Rebels at Sea” takes on the heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution that has been told many times – yet often missing from maritime histories of the period is the ragtag fleet of private vessels that were, in fact, critical to American victory.
Eric Jay Dolin has written more than 17 books, some of which are available through the SAILS library catalog. Use the online catalog or call the library directly to place a hold on Dolin's works!
This program is supported by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
đź—“ Wednesday, July 1
đź•‘ 5:30 PM
đź“Ť Mattapoisett Free Public Library
🎫No registration required

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