From The Director

February is upon us and I know that this is winter in earnest, but, where is the snow? At my house, we have used our fireplace often to stay comfortable during the long dark evenings. And we’ve been reading a lot. I enjoyed the January start of the Massachusetts Center for the Book challenge:  a book with fewer than 100 pages. My thanks to Frances and Joe, on the Circulation staff, who suggested I read Fox 8, by George Saunders. I recommend everyone read it! For February, the challenge is to read a book that takes place near where you live. I have read 2 books with a Cape Cod setting already since the start of the year. You know there are many – and they are often a great way to learn more about our Cape Cod heritage. Happy reading, everyone.

Join the Mass Center for the Book 

2003 Reading Challenge!

The January challenge may be over, but there are 11 more months of different topics to explore. February's challenge is to find a book that takes place in your hometown, state, or region. July's challenge, (our favorite), is to read a book checked out from your local library...Have fun with it! Learn more and sign up at https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge to be eligible for great prizes and good reading.

Mark Forest February Office Hours

This Friday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Yarmouth Selectman Mark Forest now holds office hours at the South Yarmouth Library on the first Friday of each month: this Friday, February 3 will be a time you can speak with Mr. Forest in person. Please call (508) 394-7606 X 1330 to make an appointment. If you can’t make it, feel free to email the Selectman at:  [email protected].

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Ice Cream Social

Saturday, February 4, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

South Yarmouth Library

Children of all ages and parents welcome

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Come to the South Yarmouth Library and enjoy an ice cream sundae while learning more about the importance of the library in the life of a child. Join the celebration! Sponsored by the South Yarmouth Library Association. 

Tropics in the Winter 

Friday, February 10, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

South Yarmouth Library 

Ages 12-18 

Avoid the winter blues with a tropical party at the South Yarmouth Library! It may be cold outside, but we will be in warm spirits inside! Enjoy pizza, tropical punch, and mini-umbrella crafts. This is a teen event for ages 12 to 18. Registration recommended. Visit www.yarmouthlibraries.org, Calendar of Events to 

sign up.

Learn to Read the Label, 

Plant-Based Whole Food Living

Sunday, February 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 

South Yarmouth Library

By popular demand: Dr. Jeanne Schumacher returns for another session of Tips and Tricks for Plant-Based Whole Food Living SUCCESS - learning to read the labels on products in the grocery store. See how food marketing has re-worked our understanding of what is in our foods. Think of this as an interactive class (it's 3 hours, broken into 3 sessions...) Become a better consumer and heal thyself with Jeanne's program of smart eating. No sign up required - bring a friend or neighbor!

Join us for BookTeasers

The Next Meeting will be 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 over tea and cookies. 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. BYO snacks.

Registration is necessary. To sign up, or for more information, contact the West Yarmouth Library at 

508-775-5206.

My Own Creation Club

Thursday, February 16, 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.

Storytime at the Yarmouth Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 18

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

The Yarmouth Town Library’s Yarmouth Yeti is back for some storytime fun at the Yarmouth Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 18. The Yarmouth 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! Family-friendly activities include 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 will open on Monday, February 6, 2023. A schedule of events will be available soon!

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.

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