Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice Â· August 2025 · Vol 8.8
A Circle of Friends
        The Friends are back, and do we have an event for you! Kick off the fall season with a night of trivia, food, drinks, and laughter all in support of our beloved Ventress Memorial Library.
 
Mark your calendars now:
Trivia Night with the Friends.
Thursday, October 2, 7pm.
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Marshfield Country Club.
$30 per ticket. 
 
         Bring friends, neighbors, and family for a night of brain-teasing fun! While you’re scratching your head, enjoy casual food, desserts, and a cash bar. In addition, try your luck at a 50/50 raffle. If you loved our last Trivia Night, this is the same game but in a new venue. If you missed it, prepare yourself for a treat! Advance sales for members ran from August 15 - 31; sales for the general public begin on September 1st. Purchase tickets with cash or check at the front desk of the library. Or go to our Givebutter event page to obtain your tickets electronically.
        Tickets will not be available at the door, so reserve yours today. We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Welcome New Librarians!
We have some new staff joining us at the Ventress Memorial Library!
 
Be sure to give a warm welcome to Sarah Smee, the new Head of Adult Services, and Hannah Garrod, the new Reference and Teen Librarian. 
 
Sarah comes to us from Woods Hole Public Library. She is an avid knitter and fiber artist and spends her commute time devouring audiobooks at 1.5x speed. Sarah loves reference and research, so don't be afraid to seek her out if you need help!
 
Hannah is joining the Ventress Memorial Library from the Morse Institute Library. When not working she enjoys reading, learning new board games, and exploring new cities.
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 our New Books Newsletter 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
Let's Go Hiking!
Couch Beach
Saturday, September 13th, 9:30 a.m.
 
Meet at the rear parking lot 629 Union Street. The place that everyone wants to visit in the Sumer, Fall, Winter and Spring. Flat, easy travel, views of the North River, with a sandy beach.
Rain date: Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 pm.
Registration Required.
Space is limited and a wait list will be created once a walk fills. Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals, organizations and or businesses who wish to help improve and promote our vast network of community trails. 
Questions? Reach out to Ned Bangs, Chair of the Recreation Trails Committee (nbangs@townofmarshfield.org)
Contemporary Book Group
Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 p.m.
 
Monthly meeting of the Contemporary Book Group Wednesday, September 10th at 7pm in the Library Plaza Program Room.
Nonfiction Book Group
Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30 p.m.

Nonfiction enthusiasts are welcome to join us in-person from 6:00 - 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 Check Out Desk on the day of the previous book club. New members are always welcome!
Summer Reading Continues!
Don't forget to stop in and register children 0-11 for our children's summer reading challenge! Free book with registration while supplies last! Then continue to earn free books for the rest of the summer! And SO much more! See our event calendar for all the cool things going on in September!
Featured Kids Programs
Toddler Storytime
Mondays starting September 22nd
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Join Miss Wendy Mondays at 9:30 a.m. for Toddler Storytime (13 months - 2 years).  
No registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays starting September 22nd
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Join Miss Wendy Mondays at 11:00 a.m. for Pre-School Storytime (3-5 years). 
No registration required.
Mega Scavenger Hunt
August 18th-September 6th
 
Try out our Mega Scavenger Hunt! Our yearly hunt of 70+ hidden pictures in the Children's room! Do it all at once or stop in over and over 'till you find them all!
Homeschool Hangout 
Tuesday, September 23rd, 10:00 a.m.
New this school year! Our homeschooling friends and their caregivers are invited to meet up and hang out. We will provide space and passive activities. This is the perfect chance to meet up with other homeschool groups and make new friends. This is a one hour program. Children must be supervised by their caregiver at all times. 
 
Drop in Arts & Crafts
Wednesday, September 24th, 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. 
Dance & Sing
Tuesday, September 30th, 10 a.m.
Join Miss Wendy for a half hour of songs and movement! This event is best for children ages 2 - 5 years old and their caregivers. No registration required.
Read to a Dog
September 6th and September 20th, 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 Miss Wendy when you get here to get your name on the reading list. Children must be supervised by their caregiver at all times.
The Teen Zone and teen programs are open to folks ages 12-18. The Wave Makerspace is open to anyone by appointment - sign up for a Wave Makerspace appointment!
 
Teen Miniatures Club
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m.
 
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. 
 
"Once every few years, when the moon is just right, when the perfect scent of fungus is on the wind, when the moss grows on the east face of the rocks, when there are just enough goblins around, that means it's time for... THE GREAT GOBLIN ARGLE-BARGLE!"
 
If you have any questions, feel free to email Tom, the Reference Assistant at twhite@marshfield.ocln.org