Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice · August 2024 · Vol 7.8
Adventure begins at your library. Summer reading is going strong, but there's still time for children, teens, and adults to register for and complete the challenge and get free books! All summer reading challenge sheets are due by August 26. 
 
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 book groups, game meetups, arts & crafts workshops, concerts, and more! Events are free and open to the public. View our Event Calendar for the most up to date information.
 
Featured Adult Programs
Creative Writing Meetup
Mondays, August 5 & 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Want to join a creative writing group? Looking for motivation or inspiration? Come to our creative writing meetup! All are welcome, regardless of what kind of writing you want to do. Be sure to bring your writing tool of choice - pen and paper, laptop, etc.
Trivia at Stellwagen
Wednesday, August 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Stellwagen Beer Company | 100 Enterprise Drive
We are excited to offer another outreach trivia event!  Compete for cool prizes and show off your trivia prowess at Marshfield's local brewery.
Registration Required
Welcome August! We have a lot of fun things planned for the last month of summer! Stay up to date and follow our Kids Facebook or Instagram! 
 
Featured Kids Programs
Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim
Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m.
This action packed 45 minute show will transport your young readers into the enchanting universe of Minecraft! From the thrill of a Building Block Madness Tournament to an edge of your seat Zombie Chase, this program is jam packed with captivating activities. This program is best for children ages 4-8 and one adult. Registration Required 
End of Summer Reading Party
Wednesday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m. 
Join us at the Winslow House for an End of Summer Reading Dance Party with water, music, and bubbles! Come dance and play with us as we end our annual summer reading program in style! The Winslow House is located at 634 Careswell Street, Marshfield, MA.
The Teen Zone and teen programs are open to folks ages 12-18. The Wave Makerspace is open to anyone by appointment - sign up today!
 
Featured Teen Programs
Pet Rocks!
Saturday, August 10 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Come to The Teen Zone to make your own pet rock! Rocks make super solid companions, so don't miss out on making yours!
Teen Taste Test!
Wednesday, August 14 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Come put your taste buds to the test! Sample a variety of flavors of cookies while blindfolded. The person who guesses the most flavors correctly will win a prize!