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Docs and Discussion The Docs and Discussions program is currently on hiatus due to our early closing on Mondays. |
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Wednesday, September 9th, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Contemporary Book Group in the Historical Room. Discussing Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson. New members welcome -- books are available at the circulation desk. Viola Davis and James Patterson have written an incredible courtroom drama and created the most unforgettable character in years. All rise…for Judge Stone. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities running her family farm and presiding over her courtroom. It's there she draws the most controversial case in the history of the South. Criminally, it’s open-and-shut. Ethically, there is no middle ground. Essentially, it’s a choice between life and death. No judge can satisfy everyone. It would be dangerous to try. But Judge Stone is willing to fight to bring justice to the people and place she loves. |
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Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, September 16th, 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: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. John Green, award-winning author and passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest infectious disease. AN ACCLAIMED BEST BOOK OF 2025: NPR, Scientific American , Science News , Booklist , BookPage , Chicago Sun-Times. Goodreads Readers' Choice Nonfiction Winner. Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequities that allow this curable, preventable infectious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything Is Tuberculosis , John tells Henry's story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world--and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis. |
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Let's Go HikingSaturday, September 19th, 9-10 a.m. Couch Beach (Cemetery) - Rated Easy Meet at the rear parking lot, 629 Union Street. This is the place that everyone wants to visit: flat, easy travel, views of the North River, with a sandy beach, and a short walk. 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 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 over 25 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. Registration is required. Space is limited and a wait list will be created once a walk is at capacity. Questions? Reach out to Ned Bangs, Chair of the Recreation Trails Committee via email at nbangs@townofmarshfield.org
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 6-7 p.m. Have you ever wanted to play tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but you and your friends can't find a Dungeon Master? Consider learning how to be one yourself! Come to this program and learn from our very own resident DM for the VML Teen RPG Meetup Group, Tom the Reference Assistant. We'll learn the basics of what it means to be a DM, their roles and responsibilities, as well as plenty of cool useful tips to keep in mind to make the whole process as fun for your players as well as you. |
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Saturday, September 26th, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Come see the musical side of Carolyn Tidwell, one of our circulation assistants, for a one hour set of jazz standards/songs and a few new ones! Carolyn has sung with big bands and jazz combos she is looking forward to sharing her love/joy of the music. Carolyn was a featured vocalist for various San Francisco Bay Area big bands and combos. Most recently, Carolyn performed with the Bob Gallo Trio featuring Ray Santisi at the Caravan Club in Revere, the Jubilee Ensemble at Berklee College of Music, and at South Shore Conservatory events. Carolyn is a consummate entertainer with an exciting seasoned theatrical presence. When she steps in front of the microphone, she folds her arms around her audience and pulls them into the lyric, with a lifetime of the joy of “making music”! |
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Wednesday, September 30th, 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for an engaging talk with Cape Cod, award-winning historical fiction author Janis Robinson Daly as she shares her inspiration and research which led to writing her latest novel Under Two Flags. Drawing upon the memoir of eighteen-year-old Josephine Therese Marzynski, a Boston opera student trapped in Berlin during World War I, Daly explores how Josephine's passion for music drives her strength to endure even in humanity’s darkest hours. |
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Mega Scavenger Hunt August 16th to September 14th 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! |
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Tuesday, September 15th and Saturday, September 19th, 10 a.m. Join us to welcome our dog friend Rocko and his owner Kim! This program allows each child and their caregivers to have a one-on-one session with Rocko! Children can pick a favorite book from home or the children's room. In person registration for everyone attending is required. Spots will be filled on a per child basis. |
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Mondays at 9:30 and 11 Starting September 21st Storytime is taking a brief pause in early September but will be back! Join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs and socialization. Toddlers at 9:30 a.m. (13 months - 2 years), Preschoolers at 11:00 a.m. (3-5 years). |
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 10 a.m. Children will create fun process art, or simple child led crafts alongside their caregivers. This event is best for children ages 2 -5 years old, though younger and older siblings are always welcome. This program will sometimes get messy! While supplies last. No registration required. |
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Wednesday, September 30th, 10 a.m. New to the library this fall - Playtime! We will be opening our children's program room for caregiver supervised play! There will be various toys available. This program is best for children ages 2 - 6 years old. Siblings of all ages welcome. No registration required. |
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Wednesday, September 30th, 10 a.m. Young Writers Program is a 4 WEEK program for aspiring writers entering grades 4-6. Children will work with published author Erin Petti to learn about and create their own books. Registration is mandatory and typically fills up fast! Registration opens Wednesday, September 30th at 10am. Registrations are through the website calendar ONLY. We are unable to accept phone calls or emails for registration. This is a 4 WEEK commitment! Young Writers Program runs on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm, beginning on October 7th-28th. All participants are expected to attend all four weeks. There will be a friends and family showcase at a later date. All children entering grades 4-6 are eligible, even if they already participated in a previous session. |
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Game NightTuesday, September 1st, 5-6 p.m. Calling all board game enthusiasts (and dabblers)! We will learn a new game together, if you're not interested in this week’s game, no problem! All games from the teen collection will be available. Grades 6-12 only.
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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. No experience or supplies necessary; all skill- and experience-levels welcome, even absolute beginners. In the fields outside of the Hogs Head Inn, the teams of the MÖRK BOLL league come together to play in the world’s bloodiest and most beautiful sport. Many come for the fame, the bloodshed, the gold on offer and so much more! MÖRK BOLL is a sport of wit, cunning, brutality, and blood, played by those mad, desperate, or hungry enough. Let the games begin! If you have any questions, feel free to email Tom, the Reference Assistant at twhite@marshfield.ocln.org. |
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Saturdays, September 5th, and 19th, 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, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. We will be decorating top loaders so you can safely store and display your favorite photo cards! We will provide the top loaders and decorative material all you need to do is select what to display inside. |
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Thursday, September 10th and 24th, 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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Saturdays, 3-4 p.m. Struggling to find somewhere to get your studying done? Looking for a place to work on a group project? Drop in to our open study hour to use the Adelaide room. This room is pre-booked for exclusively teen use (12-18) between 3-4 every Saturday. This room seats 12, first come first serve. Staff are available on request. |
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Monday, September 14th, 4-5 PM Reading something interesting and want to talk about it? Looking for book recommendations? Just want to have some snacks and read in peace? The Bring Your Own Book Club at the Ventress Memorial Library is the perfect place to relax, chat, and get some reading in. Join us for the full time or just for a bit! Grades 6-12 only. |
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Art BreakWednesday, September 16th, 1-2:30 p.m. 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! For grades 6-12 only. Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 6-7 p.m. Have you ever wanted to play tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but you and your friends can't find a Dungeon Master? Consider learning how to be one yourself! Come to this program and learn from our very own resident DM for the VML Teen RPG Meetup Group, Tom the Reference Assistant. We'll learn the basics of what it means to be a DM, their roles and responsibilities, as well as plenty of cool useful tips to keep in mind to make the whole process as fun for your players as well as you. |
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Tuesday, September 29th, 6-7 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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