Ventress Memorial Library15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050781-834-5535ventresslibrary.org
Ventress Voice · May 2023 · Vol 6.5
Our third annual Fantastic Fairy Houses program begins next month in June. Starting May 30, stop by the Children's Room for a fairy house kit. We will be displaying each fairy house and voting on Best of Show and Best in each age group. This program is for ALL ages (kids, teens, and adults). Anyone can join and create, alone or with their family! Registration for each fairy house kit is required.
 
In other news, we also hope to launch our new Seed Library next month, which will be housed in our old card catalog. We are still seeking donations of seeds, so please reach out to Erica at eruscio@ocln.org if you have extra seeds to donate. We also have new books and events featured below. All programs are free and open to the public, and all programs are subject to change. We will post updates on our Events Calendar, Facebook, and Instagram. 
 
Books We Can't Stop Thinking About Right Now!
Don't know what to read next? Our staff are super excited about these recent or soon-to-be-released books. See a cover you like? Click an image to go to our catalog, read the synopsis, and reserve your copy. We also have NextReads newsletters that you can subscribe to. Find out the latest fiction, nonfiction, books for kids, and more. Click the opt-in link to sign up for your favorite genres! 
   
In addition to our featured programs, we have three book clubs — Nonfiction, Contemporary, and Un-Book Club — a coffee klatch, a make-your-own hand and foot scrub craft, and a board game meetup. For a complete list, view our online Events Calendar.
 
Featured Adult Programs
Concert with the Nancy Carr Quartet
Saturday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m.
The Nancy Carr Quartet will present a free musical program, titled "Mainly Manhattan" with music and narration relating to Manhattan, New York. The Quartet is Nancy on drum, vocals and narration, Ron Zack on piano and vocals, Elmer Drotos on tenor sax and clarinet, and Todd Baker on bass. This program is generously sponsored by the Marshfield Cultural Council.
Guided Bird Walk at Daniel Webster Sanctuary
Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, for a guided birding walk with expert Steve Hale of Open World Explorers. This outdoor program will be two and a half hours. There are several benches along the way, and we will be moving slowly. Sturdy walking shoes, a light jacket, and water are all recommended. Personal snacks and binoculars are optional to bring. Registration Requested
Neverland RPG One-Shot
Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Interested in role-playing games but don't have the time to get a group together? Want to try an RPG that's quicker to learn (and play) than Dungeons & Dragons? Join us in this exciting, two hour one-shot adventure! Registration Required
Marshfield Hometown History Lecture
Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in welcoming special guests from Old Colony History Museum. Discover the history of the Old Colony region and how the town of Marshfield came to be through the OCHM’s collections of objects, documents, and photographs. Think you know Marshfield history? Put your knowledge to the test with a Hometown History Trivia Challenge!
Welcome May! Miss Wendy and Miss Jen are excited for the warm weather and for our upcoming programs! Check out our children's event calendar for all of our programming! 
 
Featured Kids Programs
Older Kids Book Club
This programs is for kids in grades 3 to 6 on their own while their caregiver waits in the library. Please come to both two parts.
Registration Required

Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m.
At our first meeting, come to the library, listen to the first chapter (or two) of The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate. We will talk about the book and make inferences based on our first reading.
 
Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m.
At our second meeting, we will have finished reading the book at home. We will discuss what we thought about the book and whether or not it met our expectations. Snacks included! 
Preschool Storytime
Monday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
This fast paced librarian led storytime is for 3 to 5 year-olds and their caregivers. This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through imagination, repetition, movement and
socialization.
Dance & Sing
Monday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Join Miss Wendy for singing and dancing in a circle time type program where we all sing and dance together! This program is intended for our preschool friends (3 to 5 year-olds), with siblings of all ages welcome. Let's have some fun! 
Easy Sewing for Kids
Wednesday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Join Miss Wendy to make a pillow! Learn to sew a simple stitch and make something cool to take home. This program is for our older friends in grades 3 to 6 while their caregiver waits in the library. Registration Required
Our teen room and programs are open to folks ages 12-18. The Wave Makerspace is open by appointment. For more information, view our teen events calendar.
 
Featured Teen Programs
Powerpoint Party!
Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Make a 5-10 minute PowerPoint presentation on the topic of your choice (WITHIN REASON), then present it to us! Your presentation could cover everything from types of isopods to rating pickle brands!
Disco Ball Making!
Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Help us make decorations for Library Prom next month! All supplies will be provided for the DIY disco balls!
*This program is for folks ages 14-18.