Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice · September 2023 · Vol 6.9
It is officially back to school season. We had a total of 470 people participate in our summer reading challenge, and we gave away over 800 books. And now that all our grand prize winners have been contacted and claimed their prizes, Summer Reading is once again at a close. 
 
And now that the summer season is over, we are excited to return to our popular Cultural Series for adults and other programming for all ages. We also cannot wait for the Friends' annual Trivia Night with the Friends fundraiser, taking place this year on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Haddad's Ocean Café. Save the date!
 
We also have new books and events featured below. All programs are free and open to the public, and all programs are subject to change. We will post updates on our Events Calendar, Facebook, and Instagram. 
 
New & Forthcoming Titles
Don't know what to read next? Check out these new and soon to be released books. See a cover you like? Click an image to read the synopsis and reserve your copy. We also have NextReads newsletters that you can subscribe to. Find out the latest fiction, nonfiction, and more. Sign up to get your favorite genres delivered to your inbox!
 
We offer monthly Book Groups, game programs, arts & crafts workshops, and our special Cultural Series events. View our Event Calendar for more.
Featured Adult Programs
Trivia at Stellwagen Beer Co.
Wednesday, September 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
We have another outreach event with our community partners, Stellwagen Beer Company. Compete in four rounds of trivia for handmade prizes. Sign up your team today! Registration Required
Sarah Gardner Jazz Trio
Saturday, September 23 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off our Cultural Series with Sarah Gardner's Jazz Trio. Sing, tap your feet, and dance up a storm as you listen to the Trio perform classics, along with the group’s original music. Sarah Gardner provides the vocals while her father, Herb “Pops” Gardner, plays keyboard, and John Clark accompanies on the reeds.
September programs include old favorites as well as some new programs. We also have programs from outside groups, including Lil Yogis and Breastfeeding Support Group. Weekly programming begins September 18. Stay up to date and follow our Kids Facebook or Instagram! 
 
Featured Kids Programs
Fall Young Writers Program
Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
September 13 - November 8
 
Young Writers Program is a 10 week program for aspiring writers in grades 4-6. Children will work with published author Erin Petti to learn about and create their own books. If your child participated in this program already in the spring, they are not eligible for the fall session. This program is a 10 week commitment, with a showcase on Wednesday November 15. Registration is mandatory and fills up fast!
 
Registration will open at 9 AM on September 6. 
Storytimes 
Monday Morning Storytimes
Starts September 18
Join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs and socialization.
  • Toddlers (13 months-2 years) at 9:30 a.m.
  • Babies (birth-12 months) at 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. 
New this fall, this fast paced librarian-led storytime is for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through imagination, repetition, movement and socialization.
Our teen room and programs are open to folks ages 12-18. The Wave Makerspace is open to anyone age 12 and up by appointment - sign up today!
 
Featured Teen Programs
Faux Stained Glass
Saturday, September 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come to The Teen Zone to make your very own faux stained glass piece! Make your own design, or use one of our templates! All supplies provided.
Registration Required