Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice · June 2025 · Vol 8.6
It's Fairy Month!
        Patrons of all ages are invited and encouraged to join our Fantastic Fairy House program this month! Click here to register for your kit, then stop by to pick it up! All information is available on our event page. We look forward to seeing what you can create!
 
        The Children's librarians would like to extend a giant thank you to everyone who donated items for the fairy house kits this year! Our program would not be possible without so many great donations!
 
A Circle of Friends
Sunshine, sandy feet, and barbecues: who doesn’t love summertime in Marshfield?
        Stop by the library this month to stock up on beach reads. In addition to borrowing books with your library card, the Friends will offer many opportunities to buy used books for your reading pleasure.
        Check out some terrific tales in the lobby bookcase for lazy afternoons by the ocean. 
Visit the Buy It Now table for favorite books in excellent or very good condition.The Buy It Now sale will take place during the month of June instead of the monthly auction.
Furthermore, stop by the Friends’ Book Shop for a fresh supply of dollar books.
For your young ones, a children’s book sale will be featured in the Special Sale Area of the Book Shop for the month of July. Browse through books for children of all ages and reading levels, all for no more than a dollar!
Happy Summer Reading from the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library!
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!
Tilden & Union Street Woodlands 
Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Meet at Brooks Tilden Shipyard, 1361 Union Street, just before the Union Street Bridge, look for the hiker sign. This 15-acre parcel was purchased by the town in 1977, and features a short trail, with a bench and scenic vista. Perfect for a short picnic, includes a canoe/kayak launch. We will learn about the history of this area and more! If time allows, we will also visit the Union Street Woodlands, 1253 Union Street. This 41-acre parcel features a half mile trail with a new wood boardwalk.

Rain date: Sunday, June 15 at 1:00 pm.

Registration opens 05/31/2025
 
Registration Required
Take a peek at our online calendar to see all of our programs this month, and read on to get a look at June.
Featured Kids Programs
Fairy Shadow Boxes
Wednesday, June 4th 3:00 p.m.
Come make fairy shadow boxes with us after school! This event is best for children in grades K-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required.  
 
Fairy Arts & Crafts
Monday, June 9th, 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, June 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a Fairy themed storytime and craft! This event is for preschool aged children and their caregivers. No registration required, while supplies last. 
** story and related craft will be the same both Monday 6/9 and Wednesday 6/11
Fairy Doors
Wednesday, June 11th, 3:00 p.m.
You've seen them hidden around the Children's Room, now make your own! This event is for school aged children in grades K-5 and their caregivers. No registration required. While supplies last. 
 
Fairy House Display and voting begins!
Monday, June 16th-27th, All Day!
 
Come see the Fairy House submissions and vote for your favorite!
 
Summer Reading Registration Kick Off
June 18th, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Welcome To Your Library! Learn about and register for our Summer Reading and then make some cool arts and crafts, while supplies last! This special summer kick off arts and crafts event is for children of all ages and their caregivers.  Learn about all the fun things we offer here at the library and choose your BRAND NEW book when you sign up! Continue reading all summer long to earn more free books! Our Summer Reading program is for children up to age twelve; free book while supplies last. Registration is available from June 18th to August 30th. This program has been generously funded in part by Goodwill Hunters.
Summer Reading registration is ONLY available in person, there is no online option.
 
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, starting June 26th at 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. At our first session, we'll be introducing ourselves and building the minis that you can keep as your very own first models. We'll be working on them throughout the introductory sessions, so be sure to come get them at session 1! 
No experience or supplies necessary; this is intended for beginners, but experienced friends are welcome!