Book Sales
- Village Day, Sunday 12 September
Recycle your used electronics at the LIBRARY! You will be helping the environment and helping the Library raise money for new materials. All donated electronics will be shipped to Gazelle™ for re-use or recycling. The Library will receive cash value for each item. We will accept the following items:
- cell phones
- video games
- MP3 players
- digital cameras
- PDAs
- GPS devices
- camcorders
- calculators
- camera lenses
- satellite radios
- external hard drives
If you would like to volunteer to set up, break down or sell books for the sales, please check the Circulation Desk for sign up sheets a few weeks prior to the event date.
The Library's ongoing book sale area has been relocated to the landing outside the downstairs meeting room. We do not have a lot of space to store books at present, so we request that if you have books to give away, please call us before dropping them off to let us know what kinds of books you have and how many. We may be unable to take all or any of your donations, in which case you can take them to the "Swap Shop" at the Town of Barnstable Transfer Station, or contact one of the other Barnstable libraries. Please take a look at our Donation Policy.
Coming Events
Artist of the Month: Arlene Weibel
August's featured artist is Arlene Weibel, a juried member of the Cape Cod Art Association. You can see her water colors, acrylics and oil in the adult reading room and main stacks area throughout the month. You can also purchase gift cards at the desk.
September's artist will be Elaine Cohen--stay tuned!
Village Day
Sunday, 12 September
Wander down the street to the Library on Village Day to check out our book sale and children's craft. We're also having an open house for village residents who are curious about our renovatons. You can find out more about our volunteer opportunities, and sign up family members for CLAMS library cards.
Civil War Talk with William Luddy
Thursday, 14 October@7:00 p.m.
Taste of Marstons Mills
Sunday, 7 November 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
November is a terrific time to savor a sampling of hearty soups, stews and chilies. Join us at Liberty Hall to taste the creations of Library staff and trustees, local restaurants and fellow village residents, and vote on your favorite. (Do you make a delicious soup, stew or chili? We’re looking for volunteer cooks to concoct a batch of their best fall fare to tempt the tastebuds of our friends and neighbors. Who knows, yours might be voted the most popular! To find out more about participating in this event, please contact the Library at 508-428-5175.)
Holiday Craft and Gift Table
6 to 23 December during Library hours
Browse through homemade crafts, seasonal books, jewelry and other items--perfect for last-minute decorating or holiday hostess gifts. If you have handiwork or seasonal items to donate, we will gladly accept them!
Holiday Open House at the Burgess House
Sunday, 12 December, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join the Library and the Marstons Mills Village Association for this neighborly get-together at the charming, historical Burgess House. The Burgess House is located at 559 Route 149, Marstons Mills, MA (please use Burgess Park parking lot).
Past Events
Read about our last spring fundraiser, Welcome Spring!
Marstons Mills Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. New members are always welcome. You can pick up a copy of the month's book at the Circulation desk.
- 20 July: "The Secret Scripture," by Sebastian Barry
- 24 August: "Mountains Beyond Mountains," by Tracy Kidder
- 21 September: "Straight Man," by Richard Russo
Family Literacy Nights
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning October 6, 2010
Families are invited to visit the Marstons Mills Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adult and student volunteers, under the supervision of a Massachusetts certified teacher, will be available to provide homework assistance for students grades K-12, and technical assistance for those students needing technology access for research. Wi-fi is available. The goal of this program is two-fold: to provide mentoring and support for students; and to provide an opportunity for adults to meet and share information and/or concerns of interest with other families who value education and are concerned with the academic achievement of their children. Adults will have access to technology, reading materials, and space to socialize and interact while students get assistance.
This is not a drop in program. All students younger than age 17 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, please contact Director Renee Voorhees at 508-428-5175 x15 or rvoorhees"at"clamsnet.org.
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