Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice Â· July 2025 · Vol 8.7
A Circle of Friends
The auction table is back in action for the month of July!
THEME: ART BOOKS dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Andy Goldsworthy, Norman Rockwell, Winslow Homer, James Bama and Frank Stella; and books featuring the masterpieces displayed at the Musée d’Orsay and the National Museum of American Art.
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
Contemporary Book Group
Wednesday, July 9th, 7:00 p.m.
 
Monthly meeting of the Contemporary Book Group Wednesday, July 9 at 7pm in the Library Plaza Program Room.
Nonfiction Book Group
Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30 p.m.

The discussion meeting for July's book, 1774 The Long Year of Revolution will be held at the Historic Winslow House at 6:30 pm. Copies of the book are available at the library. 
Let's Go Hiking!
Coast Guard Hill
Thursday, July 17, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 
Meet at the flag pole in the parking lot located at the base of Coast Guard Hill, 900 Ferry Street. This is another fun walk with a spectacular view from the top of Coast Guard Hill. Learn about the mansion (now a private residence) where the Coast Guard members lived, how they got to work and more! 
 
Rain date: Friday, July 18 at 6:00 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)
Pop-Up Art School Felted Summer Scene Workshop
Wednesday, July 30th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join Pop-Up Art School and learn how to "paint" with wool in this seasonal landscape. Use a barbed needle to attach colorful wool to an embroidery hoop. You'll leave the class with a finished piece, basic tools and the knowledge you'll need to felt on your own. Needle felting is easier than it looks, plus it's fun and relaxing!
 
Registration Required, and opens on Monday, July 7th at 9:00 a.m. 
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 July!
Featured Kids Programs
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, starting July 7th
Storytimes start back up on July 7th! These lively librarian led weekly storytimes are for children and their caregivers. We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around! This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through listening, movement and singing. No registration required. Toddler 13 mos-2 years
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, starting July 7th
Storytimes start back up on July 7th! These lively librarian led weekly storytimes are for children and their caregivers. We'll read stories, sing songs, and move around! This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through listening, movement and singing. No registration required. Preschool 3-5 years. 
Summer Art 
July 8th & 29th, 10:00 a.m.
 
Let's make some art this summer! This event is for children of all ages, along with their caregivers.
 
Elijah T. Grasshopper Band 
July 9th, 2:00 p.m.
 
Interactive Children's music to spark imagination. Registration required. Best for ages 2-6.
 
Creative Spark 
July 16th, 10:00 a.m.

Join our resident author, Erin Petti, for this two hour creative writing program! Young authors entering grades 4-6 are welcome to register for this program. Registration REQUIRED. Children MUST be entering grades 4, 5, or 6.
Wingmasters
July 23rd, 1:00 p.m.
 
is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Since 1994 WINGMASTERS has presented over 10,000 programs at schools, libraries and museums throughout New England. For the birds well-being and for the safety of the audience, our raptors are handled only by Julie and Jim, and are under our control at all times. They are never flown for demonstration. 
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS FOR AGES 6 & UP! If you come to the program with a child under six years old or any person not registered, your whole party will be turned away. Thank you for your understanding. 
 
*** REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY PERSON WHO WILL BE ATTENDING! NO EXCEPTIONS! ***
 
Stuffie Storytime and Sleepover
July 24th, 6:30 p.m.

Bring one of your favorite stuffed animals to the library for a fun storytime and then let your stuffie friend have a sleepover at the library. Pajamas encouraged! This event is for children of all ages, their stuffies and their caregivers. After storytime, kids and grownups will go home but the stuffed animal friends will hang out with Miss Wendy and Miss Jen and have some fun at the library!
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. 
For our second session, we'll be picking our color palettes and painting our primed miniatures. Time to really get creative!
If you weren't able to make our first session, if we have extra miniatures from session 1 that went unclaimed, they will be ready for you. 
 
And for our third session, we'll be trying out playing games with our painted miniatures. 
No experience or supplies necessary; this is intended for beginners, but experienced friends are welcome!
 
More sessions to follow! 
 
If you have any questions, feel free to email Tom, the Reference Assistant at twhite@marshfield.ocln.org