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 Many of you have received an email from Old Colony Library Network about upcoming changes to library services. Here is all the information you need about what is happening in April and how it will affect you.- OCLN libraries are getting an entirely new computer software system for managing check outs, holds, billing, and other functions in April. This change has been in the works for several years.
- In order to switch systems across all OCLN libraries, the network staff will need to take our system offline from April 27th through the 29th.
- During that time, patrons and staff won't be able to use the catalog, check books in or out, place holds, renew books, or download items from Libby or Hoopla. Electronic materials that have already been downloaded should still be accessible on your devices.
- Because none of our core library services will be available, the library will be closed to patrons April 27-29. Staff will be using that time for trainings and professional development activities.
- Ventress Library will reopen on 4/30 with a new system -- please be patient with us as we put the new system to use!
- The catalog will look different starting 4/30. The new version will have more information available to users. Look for information and classes about how to use the new catalog in early May.
- If you have any questions about the closures or changes to the catalog, please give us a call!
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March 2nd, 6:00pm New for 2026! Docs and Discussion is a monthly program featuring a short documentary, followed by community discussion. This month's movie will be The Ants and The Grasshopper. When the effects of climate change show indisputable signs of irreversible damage, African farmer Anita Chitaya travels to America to meet with activists and legislators to persuade them to save her home by first saving the planet. |
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Wednesday, April 8th, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Contemporary Book Group in the Historical Room. Discussing The Phone Book at the Edge of the World. The international bestselling novel sold in 21 countries, about grief, mourning, and the joy of survival, inspired by a real phone booth in Japan with its disconnected “wind” phone, a place of pilgrimage and solace since the 2011 tsunami. When Yui loses both her mother and her daughter in the tsunami, she begins to mark the passage of time from that date onward: Everything is relative to March 11, 2011, the day the tsunami tore Japan apart, and when grief took hold of her life. Yui struggles to continue on, alone with her pain. Then, one day she hears about a man who has an old disused telephone booth in his garden. There, those who have lost loved ones find the strength to speak to them and begin to come to terms with their grief. As news of the phone booth spreads, people travel to it from miles around. Soon Yui makes her own pilgrimage to the phone booth, too. But once there she cannot bring herself to speak into the receiver. Instead she finds Takeshi, a bereaved husband whose own daughter has stopped talking in the wake of her mother’s death. |
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Monday, April 13th, 6-7:30 p.m. |
Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.? Would you like to learn but are intimidated to try on your own? Our monthly Fiber Arts Drop In is for you! Meet other crafters and learn some new skills in a friendly, casual environment! Bring your own project (we will have limited supplies on hand for beginners who want to learn to knit or crochet).
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Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 a.m.
Did you know that the Ventress Library has a new and improved seed library? You'll find it next to the "Staff Picks" display in our old card catalog. Patrons can take up to 5 seed packets per person, per visit. Stop by and check out the collection of seeds -- we have everything from veggies to flowers to herbs. The seed library is available any time the library is open. To celebrate the opening of the seed library, we will be having a Master Gardener program on April 11th! Learn about how to read seed packets and how to determine which seeds would be a good fit for your growing location! Get a guided tour of our new Seed Library and head home with your own new seed collection! |
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Saturday, April 11th, 1-3 p.m. Back for a second month! Join us for an afternoon of jigsaw puzzle fun! There will be snacks and participation gifts, as well as prizes for the fastest finishers. Register your team of 1-4 people. Ten team slots available! If you are a solo puzzler who would like to be paired up with others on a team, email ssmee@marshfield.ocln.org. |
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Saturday, April 11th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Explore Marshfield on foot! New to town? Longtime resident? Looking for friends to walk with? Here is your opportunity to explore some of Marshfield’s gems. This series of Free Spring walks is co-sponsored by the Recreation Trails Committee and the Ventress Memorial Library. The walks are designed to allow residents the opportunity to explore trails which are located in Marshfield. With so many trails in town, there is probably one located not far from where you live. Our community walks are led by RTC members and a variety of guest presenters. The walks are limited to 12 participants, age 10 and older. Students age 10-17 are welcome with an adult. Participants will learn about the history of the property and will share their knowledge with others. Meet at the Green Harbor Yacht Club, 257 Dyke Road. Wharf Creek is a short walk, about 1/3 of a mile. The trail will lead out to a superb view of the Green Harbor River. On this walk we will learn about Everson Island, and more! Rain date: Sunday, April 12th at 1:00 PM |
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Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, April 15th, 6:30 p.m.Nonfiction enthusiasts are welcome to join us in-person from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Library Plaza Program Room for a lively book discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available to borrow at the circulation starting the day of the previous book club. New members are always welcome! This month: No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris
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Wednesday April 22nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with some creative re-use! We will be fusing together recycled newspaper bags to create a sturdy, flexible fabric that can be made into a wallet or change purse. Blend multiple colors of plastic together to create unique textiles! For adults and teens. Registration required. |
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Saturday, April 25th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Join us for a useful talk from the North and South Rivers Watershed Association! This presentation is for people who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and Paddleboarding and want to learn how to paddle in these tidal Rivers by knowing how to ‘Time the Tides’ to safely paddle and learn where to launch their boats. The presentation includes practical information for paddlers of all experience levels. |
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Mondays Check out our online events calendar for ages and times! Join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs and socialization. |
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Wednesday April 8th, 10:00 a.m.
Children will create fun process art, or simple child led crafts alongside their caregivers. This event is best for children ages 2 to PK, though younger and older siblings are always welcome. This program will sometimes get messy! No registration required.
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Wednesday April 1st and 15th, 10:00 a.m. Come play with buildables at the library! We will have blocks, Duplo, and other building items available. This event is best for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Formerly Legos for Littles. |
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Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00 a.m.
Come make some nature themed arts + crafts with Miss Jen! Children of all ages are welcome, along with their caregivers. |
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Wednesday April 22nd, 10:00 a.m. Drop by the Children's Program Room to play with some of the library's fun toys! Adult supervision required at all times. No registration necessary. |
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Wednesday April 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
Come to the library and use all of our fun building toys! This event is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Adult supervision required at all times. No registration necessary.
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Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to stop by to read to one of our dog friends from Cohasset Working Dogs. Our furry friend will be here for 45 minutes. Please check in with the Children's Librarian when you get here to get your name on the reading list. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Have you seen people playing tabletop RPGs or other games with figurines or terrain? Have you ever thought that it might be fun to do that but you just don't know how to get started? Are you between the ages of 12-18? Come check out the Teen Miniature Club! We'll be building, painting, and even playing games with miniatures. From Snarling Badger Studios, Chrome Rangers is a one-on-one Mech fighting tabletop wargame, where your goal is simple; destroy the enemy mech while keeping yours operational. Come check out the dynamic system that makes the one-on-one fight possible. Ask at the Reference Desk about how you can use the Makerspace 3D Printer to get your own mech miniature kit at no cost! If you have any questions, feel free to email Tom, the Reference Assistant, at twhite@marshfield.ocln.org |
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April 4th, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just beginning your anime adventure, come hang out with fellow anime and manga fans! We'll watch anime, chat about current reads, and eat snacks!
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Tuesday, April 7th, 6:00-7:00 PM Come create artwork with an additional challenge, using upcycled old puzzles featuring a variety of styles, shapes, and colors. All participants will be given puzzle pieces as well as paint to create a piece of artwork. |
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Thursday, April 9th and 23rd, 5-6 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try a role-playing game? Maybe you've painted some really cool figures in our Miniature Club and you want to give them a try on the table? Come check out the Teen RPG meetup! It's always a great time to join - this campaign is easy for players to drop in at any point. Our adventure is set in the wonderfully weird world of Dolmenwood, a setting inspired by the fairy tales and eerie folklore of the British Isles. For grades 6-12. Registration appreciated, max of 5 players per session. |
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Saturday, April 18th, 1:00-2:30 p.m Pop Up Art School will be showing participants how to make everyone's favorite slow-moving forest dweller. Learn how to felt a sloth using a special needle and wool. Needle felting is fun and easier than you think. Registration required. |
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Tuesday, April 21st, 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will be hosting a Diamond Art event! Using small, colorful resin diamonds, participants will follow a pattern to create a 3D piece. All materials will be provided; registration is required. Grades 6-12 only. |
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Tuesday, April 21st, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
The Ventress Memorial Library Teen Zone will be having monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings. The advisory board will help plan and implement programs and help shape the future direction of Teen Services at the Library. Attendance at these meetings can be counted towards volunteer hours, but to do so, make sure to fill out our volunteer form! For grades 6-12 only. Registration appreciated. |
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Wednesday April 22nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with some creative re-use! We will be fusing together recycled newspaper bags to create a sturdy, flexible fabric that can be made into a wallet or change purse. Blend multiple colors of plastic together to create unique textiles! For adults and teens. Registration required. |
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The next installment in the new collaborative art series between the Ventress Memorial Library and the North Rivers Arts society, Art Break! This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library, will run once a month in 2026. Each class will feature a project aimed at teaching new skills, or learning about different forms of art and art centric careers! This month is ink and watercolors. For grades 6-12 only. Registration is Appreciated. |
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