Scituate Town Library Newsletter
July 2025                                     Volume 6, Issue 7
"Summer breeze makes me feel fine."
-Seals & Crofts
 
 
 
Please feel free to contact Jessi Finnie, Library Director, if you have any questions or comments!
 
Jessi Finnie, Library Director
jfinnie@scituatema.gov
 Library Hours  
 
Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
 Sunday  
October through April
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 
 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOURS
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will have the following hours:          
    
     Thursday, 7/3: Closing Early at 5 PM              
     Friday, 7/4: CLOSED
     Saturday, 7/5: Open 9-5
 
SUMMER READING KICK OFF PARTIES!
Children's Kick Off Party: June 25 | 5-7 PM
Teen Kick Off Party: June 26 | 5-8 PM
 
See the children and teens sections of this newsletter (scroll down and click on the "read in browser link" to continue) for more detailed information about our annual summer reading kick-off parties and for info on all the great programs we have planned!
 
These parties signal the official start of summer fun and excitement at the Library and we can't wait to see everyone! As always, a tremendous thank you to the Friends of the Scituate Town Library who make all of this possible through their generous funding and support!
 
 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Annual Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays in July 
6:30-7:30 PM
 
The Summer Concert Series returns for its sixth season this July!
Each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., beginning July 9th, we’ll have music on the lawn or, in the event of bad weather, in the Community Room! Rain or shine, the fun is ON! 
 
Joining us this summer are:
 
July 9: Hula La, a Hawaiian-inspired and family-friendly band
July 16: Squeezebox Stompers, an Americana band with Cajun and Zydeco influences
July 23: Steel Rhythm, steel drums with a Caribbean vibe
July 30: Flamenco Boston,  music and dance rooted in Spanish Andalusian culture
 
We hope you’ll join us for this fun series! Thank you to the Friends of the Scituate Town Library for making this amazing opportunity for the community possible!
 
TINY ART CONTEST
Gallery 143: Our Town on Canvas
Don't forget to turn in your entry!
 
If you've already picked up your canvas, we hope you're enjoying the process of making some Scituate-inspired art! Don't forget to return the entry by June 30th!
 
If you haven't picked up your canvas, you still have a few days to join in!
 
In partnership with the Scituate Heritage Days committee, the Library is running a Tiny Art Contest to celebrate all things Scituate! Use the town as inspiration to create a tiny work of art that will be showcased in the library through Heritage Days weekend. All ages are welcome to participate, and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age bracket.
 
Pick up a canvas at the library between June 2nd and June 30th and sign up to participate. Return your canvas no later than July 5th. All works will be displayed from July 14th to August 2nd. Have questions? Reach out to Library Director Jessi Finnie at jfinnie@scituatema.gov.
 
Thanks to the Friends of the Library and Library Foundation for funding the canvases and prizes! 
 
CRAFT TOGETHER: TIE DIE ON THE LIBRARY LAWN
Craft Together: Tie Dye on the Library Lawn    
Tuesday, July 8th 
4-6 PM
All Ages
Registration Requested 
 
Stop by anytime between 4 and 6 PM!
Bring your own white t-shirt!
 
Join us for a fun and creative tie-dye session to kick off summer! This multigenerational program invites participants of all ages to decorate their own one of a kind decorative t-shirt. This colorful program is great for all ages to enjoy together.
This is not a drop-off event, and parent supervision is required for children under 8.
 
Registration requested for material and planning purposes.
 
FUN FOR ALL AGES THIS SUMMER!
SUMMER IS FULL OF ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDREN!
 
Wooohoo...have we got a lot planned this summer! Keep scrolling (and click on the
"read in browser" link) to learn about the programs we've highlighted in this newsletter. Or, click on one of the links below to jump to a printable calendar detailing all of the programs on offer!
 
Adults: Click here
Teen & Tween: click here
Children: Click here
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATRONS
HOOPLA BORROWING ALERT
"Borrow" limits changing on July 1
 
If you're a regular user of Hoopla, we want to let you know about changes to the number of "borrows." In April, the number of "borrows" was reduced from 10 to 8 per month. As of July 1, these limits will be reduced again from 8 to 4 borrows per month.  
 
Patrons may already be aware that Hoopla is a cost-per-borrow model where the Library is charged a fee for each item a patron borrows. The rates for these items have been increasing steadily over the last few years. Further complicating matters is the loss of the Institute for Museum and Library Services funding to the Commonwealth to support the statewide e-book collection on the Libby (Overdrive) platform. Money that would have come to the networks to spend on e-books is no longer available, and the Library will need to spend more of its budget to try to keep pace with the demand on the Libby platform. To read more about the cuts to the IMLS funding and how it impacts the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please read here.
 
If you’d like to learn more about the overall costs of e-book and downloadable audio books for libraries, take a look at this NPR article or this St. Louis Public Radio reporting. 
 
MAJOR CUTS TO STATEWIDE DATABASE ACCESS
Changes to statewide databases on July 1 
 
Due to funding cuts at the federal level, a large number of databases will no longer be accessible to Massachusetts residents. To learn more about the discontinuation of databases, please visit the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' website here.  To learn more about what purpose the databases serve, visit the Scituate Town Library's database page. 
 
List of databases to be discontinued:  Boston Globe Article Archive; Britannica Moderna; Gale OneFile Select; Gale General OneFile; Gale Health & Wellness; Gale Interactive Science; Gale LegalForms; Gale Literature Resource Center; Heritage Quest Online; Peterson's Career Prep; Peterson's Test Prep; ProQuest Science Database; Transparent Language Online. Additionally, the Gale InContext suite will be discontinued, including: Biography; Elementary; Environmental Studies; Global Issues; Middle School; Science; US History; & World History.
 
NEW! LOOP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
New at the service desk: Loop Assistive Technology
 
We are excited to let you know about a new device that was purchased for the library by the Scituate Commission on Disabilities, called a “Loop."  The Loop it is a device that works to amplify sound for patrons who are hard of hearing. If you have a telecoil device (T-coil) in your hearing aid, you can easily connect it to the loop using its "T" setting. The Loop will also work for patrons who do not have a hearing aid by using headphones connected to the Loop.  To learn more about this device, you can read here.
 
LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES... AT THE BEACH!
Visit Scituate's newest Little Free Library at Egypt Beach!
 
Thanks to generous funding from the Scituate Education Foundation and the work of the Scituate Recreation Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Friends of the Scituate Town Library, there's another Little Free Library in town for residents and visitors! The new Little Free Library at Egypt Beach joins the already-popular LFL at Peggotty Beach, installed in 2023, as a collaborative effort between town departments and volunteer organizations. 
 
How does a Little Free Library work?  Little Free Libraries operate on a shared “leave a book, take a book” philosophy. Headed to the beach and looking for a novel to read? Take one from the Little Free Library! Finish a great novel and want others to enjoy it? Leave it inside the Little Free Library for others to enjoy. 
 
Thank you to all who make these kinds of projects possible for Scituate!
 
LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS & SERVICES 
 Want to see what's happening beyond July?
Visit our online calendar!
 
SUMMER READING BINGO...FOR ADULTS
Level Up:
Read, play, and win this summer!
Adult Summer Reading at the Scituate Town Library
 
Join our Adult Summer Reading Program from June 23rd-August 11th for your chance to win a Buttonwood Books gift certificate!
 
Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. Level Up at Your Library is an all ages summer reading program based around puzzles and games. Whether you're playing with STEAM concepts or gamifying your reading logs, buying puzzles at the Friends bookstore or learning how to code video games, iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! 
 
How to Participate:
  • Starting June 23rd-pick up a Bingo sheet at the table located near the Local History Room
  • Complete your Bingo sheet
  • Tell us about what you did on the back of the card!
  • Submit by August 11th
  • One entry per adult-- honor system!
 
TAKE HOME CRAFTS.. for ADULTS!
 
Relax and unwind with one of our take-and-make craft kits for adults!
 
Crafts available for in person pickup! 
 
June 23, July 7, July 21, limited supplies; first-come first-served!
 
Pick up three take-and-make crafts over the summer on the dates listed above. One per person please! Create a mini book pendant, a tissue paper flower, and paint a beach-themed rock.
 
Directions and some materials provided! Pickup during library’s open hours, starting @ 9:00 AM on the above dates. 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONAL: THE LIFE SYSTEM OF THE MOSQUITO
Educational: The Life System of the Mosquito 
Tuesday, August 5th 
2-3 PM
Community Room
Drop-In
 
All ages are invited to join Entymologist Blake Dinius and Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project's Erin Morrill for a lesson on Mosquito & Tick awareness!
 
POP-UP ART SCHOOL: HYDRANGEA PAINTING
Pop-Up Art School: Hydrangea Painting 
Tuesday, July 29th 
6-7:30 PM
Community Room
Registration Required 
Ages 18+
 
Join us for an engaging acrylic painting class with instructors from Pop Up Art School, where you'll bring hydrangea blooms to life with hues of blue and purple. Discover new techniques and enjoy a fun, social atmosphere. All materials are provided – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
 
Registration required: click here to register.
 
SCITUATE SLEUTHS
Scituate Sleuths
Tuesday, July 8th|7 PM
Book Club Room
 
Join the Scituate Sleuths as we discuss our next read, The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library and read it ahead of time! If you'd like to receive the Zoom link, email our Adult Services Librarian, Jennifer, at jstruzziero@scituate.ocln.org
 
 
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS BOOK CLUB
Armchair Travelers
Thursday, July 3rd|10 AM
Book Club Room
 
Join us for a book group led by Library Assistant Director Ann Lattinville. Called Armchair Travelers, this book group will read both fiction and nonfiction titles to explore striking and intriguing locales. Pick up the book at the Library and check it out to take home! This month's discussion will be on London's No. 1 Dog-Walking Agency by Kate MacDougall. New members are always encouraged to join us! 
 
 
 
MEMOIRS & MOCKTAILS
Memoirs & Mocktails
Tuesday, July 22nd | 7 PM
Program Room
Registration Requested
 
We are excited to introduce the newest staff-led book group at the Scituate Town Library: Memoirs and Mocktails. Join Adult Services Librarian, Jennifer Struzziero, for this fantastic new monthly club!
 
Do you love reading diverse memoirs and/or celebrity biographies? 
This season experience something new at the library!  Enjoy a non-alcoholic libation (mocktail) while discussing our monthly memoirs.  We will enjoy a wide variety of memoirs and biographies that may explore food, celebrity, travel and historical figures. Whether you're drawn to tales of self-reliance, or narratives of resilience and extraordinary adventures, this memoir book club will provide a safe and inclusive space where adult readers can share insights and explore the intricate fabric of human experiences.
 
Everyone is welcome! Enjoy a refreshment and bring your curiosity and passion for compelling life stories to our monthly meetings!  Each meeting, we will serve a different mocktail (with recipe included!) and then choose from a list of memoirs to read the following month.
 
Our July Book: Solito by Javier Zamora
You may always read another memoir if you prefer to choose your own title when we meet. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library.
 
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
 
For planning purposes, online registration is requested.
 
CHILDREN'S ROOM
 Summer in the Children's Room is jam-packed with fun and learning! There will be STEM, crafts, storytimes, tie-dye, singing, dancing, video games and even the Poop Museum! And that’s only half of the fun we have planned for this summer! Visit our online calendar or get a printable calendar here to see the whole line-up!
 
KIDS SUMMER READING KICK-OFF!
Kids Summer Reading Kick-off Party
with Flying High Dogs!          
Wednesday, June 25th           
5-7 PM
Library Lawn 
 
Join us as we kick off our Kids Summer Reading program! There will be games and swag bags and snow cones from Kona Ice available starting at 5PM.
 
That’s not all! Starting at 6PM, we'll have a high flying, dynamic & thrilling performance performed by Flying High Dogs! 
 
Come and learn about Read for Beads and the Kids Summer Reading Raffle-- and earn your first raffle ticket for attending a program!
 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Scituate Town Library.
 
Please note: in accordance with library policy, all pets are prohibited other than service animals. This is extended to lawn events, and specifically this request is for safety reasons and to limit distraction to the show dogs.
 
 JOIN THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
Be a Summer Reader & Avoid the "Summer Slide!"
Joining the Library's summer reading program can be a great motivator, so stop by the Library and sign up!  Here's how it works:
 
Read for Beads!
Read-for-Beads is really easy! All you do is:
  • Get your necklace at the Library!
  • Read as much as you can!
  • Come back to the Library each week to pick up a bag of colorful beads for your necklace-- by the end of the summer you'll have a great necklace to show off!
And..NEW! NEW! NEW! this year: Earn Raffle Tickets!
  • You will get a challenge worksheet when you sign up. As you spend time reading, fill in your worksheet! 
  • You can also earn tickets all summer long by attending library programs and earn extra tickets when you turn in your worksheet! You'll also get a special bead for your necklace!
  • Names will be pulled at the end of the summer for grand prizes!
 
 
 
TEEN HAPPENINGS 
TEEN SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party                   
Thursday, June 26th 
5-8 PM
Community Room 
Registration Required
 
For Students Entering Grades 5-12:
Join us as we kick off our Teen Summer Reading program!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Scituate Town Library and hosted by One Up Games, you’ll play the latest titles on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
That’s not all! The lower level of the library will transform into nine holes of LED Mini Golf and we’ll have plenty of pizza and snacks for you to enjoy.
 
While you’re here, learn about our Teen Summer Reading Raffle and earn your first ticket for attending a teen program!
 
Online registration is required.
 
 
TEEN SUMMER READING RAFFLE
Join the fun from June 26th to August 16th for your chance to win one of six awesome prizes! 
 
Teens can earn raffle tickets by:
  • Checking out books
  • Attending library programs
  • Filling out Star Book Review Sheets!
Stop by the Teen Room to fill out your ticket and drop it in the prize bucket of your choice! Winners will be drawn at the end of August! Don't miss out!
 
 
PIXEL ART RICE KRISPIE TREATS!
Pixel Art Rice Krispie Treats  
Saturday, July 12th 
2-3 PM
Community Room
Registration Required 
 
 
For Students Entering Grades 5 and up!
Level up your creativity with this fun and tasty craft! Design and decorate Rice Krispie treats to look like pixel art from your favorite video games, anime, or fandoms using colorful frosting and candies. We’ll vote for our favorite design, and one lucky participant will win a prize!
 
Registration is required. 
 
FORTNITE TOURNAMENT
Fortnite Tournament        Tuesday, July 15th 
5-8 PM
Community Room
Registration Required 
 
For Students Entering Grades 6-12:
Think you have what it takes to be the last one standing? Join us for an action-packed Fortnite Tournament, hosted by One Up Games! Battle it out against other players, showcase your skills, and compete for the top spot. The Top 3 Winners will each receive a $10 Nona’s Ice Cream Gift Card! 
 
Registration required. Please note: Players MUST Arrive on time in order to compete. 
 
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES
Creative Writing Workshop              Mondays: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, and 7/28
3-4:30 PM
Community Room
Registration Required
 
A Four-Week Series for Students Entering Grades 5-8:
Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Join us for a four-week creative writing workshop led by local author and English teacher, Phil Struzziero. Through engaging activities and expert guidance, you'll explore storytelling techniques, refine your writing skills, and craft your own unique narratives.
A notebook will be provided, but students are welcome to bring a laptop if they prefer. Plus, enjoy a sweet treat, popsicles will be served at each session! 
 
Register here for all 4 sessions. 
 
CIRCULATION NOTES
LOT ITEM REMINDERS
Summer is our busiest season for our popular Library of Things Collection! Our Library of Things Collection (LOT) is an expanding collection of non-traditional items available to checkout here at Scituate! We're excited to offer a wide-variety of LOT items such as our paddle boards, sewing machine, outdoor movie kit, and lawn games. Discover what else is available to borrow during your next visit to the library! 
 
LOT Fast Facts:
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to borrow Library of Things items. 
  • All LOT items must be returned in the condition they were checked out in. All LOT items must be returned clean and dry.
  • Most LOT items include many pieces. Please account for all pieces prior to returning LOT items. 
  • LOT items must be returned inside the Scituate Library at the service desk. 
  • Patrons may be subject to replacement costs or fees if LOT items are lost, returned in poor condition, or missing pieces.
MEESCAN APP: CHECK OUT ON YOUR PHONE
Checking out your own items is as easy as 1,2,3 with the OCLN MeeScan App! 
 
1. Install the OCLN meeScan app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store     
2. Open the app and log in with your library card number and PIN        
3. Start checking out your items!
 
BOOK A MUSEUM PASS ONLINE!
Summer is a great time to visit museums!
 
The Friends of the Scituate Town Library fund all of the museum passes available to you as an OCLN card-holder! Use our online system to book a museum pass! If you need assistance booking your museum pass, please contact the Scituate Town Library at 781-545-8727 and we will be happy to help you.
 
To learn more about how you can support the Friends of the Library, please visit their website.
 
Put this museum on your summer bucket list!
 
As Scituate prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s Independence on July 5th, we would like to introduce you to the The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center in Falmouth, MA. The goal of this museum is to bring together the Lusophone (Portuguese speakers such as Cape Verdeans and Brazilians) community and to educate others about their culture and long, unique history in America. 
 
While not part of the Scituate Town Library Museum Pass program, admission to this museum is free through the end of 2025. Donations of any amount are very welcome. Regular hours are limited to three days a week with other days by appointment. Click here to plan your visit.
 
 
Click here for more information about Scituate’s Cape Verde Independence Day Celebration on Saturday July 5th! 
 
SOCIAL WORK OFFICE HOURS
Town of Scituate
Social Work Office Hours at Scituate Town Library
Every Monday*, 1-3 PM
*Please note that there will be no social work office hours on weeks with a Monday holiday.
 
Have questions? Contact Erica Souris at esouris@scituatema.gov or 781-741-0062
 
Why would I reach out to a Town Social Worker?
  • Short term counseling related to a variety of mental health and psychosocial needs: grief & bereavement, life transitions, domestic violence, substance use, hoarding/clutter, etc.
  • Assistance with resources like housing, heat and energy assistance, veteran's support, food insecurity, etc.
  • Helps assist with connection to long term mental health and substance use treatment and resources. 
RESERVE A STUDY ROOM ONLINE!
Reserve a Study Room Online with Your Library Card!
 
Book a library study room using your computer, tablet, or phone! Visit the link and provide your library card number, name, email, and phone number to secure a reservation. Library staff are still able to make reservations for you, please call (781) 545-8727 for assistance. The full policy for study rooms is available on our website.
 
Study rooms may be reserved up to one month in advance. Please note, you may book three (3) times per week for up to two (2) hours at a time. Study rooms can accommodate up to six patrons.
 
Study room users must be at least 13 years old.  Because study rooms are in high demand, your reservation will be released if you do not arrive within 15 minutes of your booking time.
 
REMINDER: LIBRARY CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
The Library is closed on Sundays from May to October.
All other hours remain unchanged.
Sunday hours will resume on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.
 
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Summer is a great time to visit the Friends of the Library's 2nd Chapter Bookstore, where you can pick up your next beach read at an unbeatable price! 
 
The 2nd Chapter Bookstore has a vast selection of fiction, non-fiction, mystery, biography, children’s books, young adult books, DVDs, puzzles, and more! 
 
Located on the lower level of the library, the bookstore is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Books in the library lobby can always be purchased during regular library hours and paid for using the cash box, or via QR code for electronic payment found in the lobby. 
 
VISIT THE LIBRARY GALLERY
Suzette Lebenzon & Jeff Weinstein with Bart Blumberg
"Surroundings"
At the Scituate Library SAA Gallery
May 28th – July 19th
 
From now to Saturday July 19th, the latest Scituate Library SAA Gallery show will host a collection of works titled ‘Surroundings." This is the first collaboration for Lebenzon and Weinstein. Although the catalyst for their creations may be the same muse, their works often could not be more different.

Weinstein prefers classic black and white photos, while Lebenzon dives in with full-blown color
exaggerations of her works. The works selected for this show express the essence of the landscapes
beyond their home on the far-reaches of Cape Cod. Bart Blumberg, a photographer and a Front Street Gallery artist joins them. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Suzette Lebenzon (Acrylics/Watercolors)
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                             
                                     
                             Jeff Weinstein (Photography)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bart Blumberg (Photography)
 
 
 
 
 
FIND YOUR NEXT READ!
Not sure what to read next?  Library staff is here for you! 
 
If you've been a long-time reader of our newsletter, you've probably seen the "staff picks" section of suggestions at the bottom. But did you know there are lots of other ways to discover your next great read with the help of library staff and library services? Here are a few ideas for you!
 
Ask a Librarian! We are always happy to help you find a great book to read. We are available to chat with you about what you've recently read that you've liked and then match you up with some selections we think you'll enjoy! Just ask at the circulation desk and we will be happy to assist. 
 
Follow us on Facebook! to get multiple reading lists a week! These book lists are thoughtfully curated by Scituate Town Library staff.
 
Request a BookMatch or a Book Bundle/Pack. The Library staff created two services for patrons who would like some help selecting their next great book. BookMatch is available for kids and adults and involves filling out a quick questionnaire about your reading habits. Staff then sends you back a list of titles we think you might like!  If you'd like to be surprised by a bag of books to borrow, you can fill out the Book Bundle (kids) or Book Pack  (adults) request forms. We'll put titles in a bag for you to pick up! This is a great option if you're in a hurry and want a grab & go experience. 
 
And for teens, we have two services: Books & Bites-- which is a bag with books and snacks; and Book & Movie Night bag. Pick from our selection of book-to-movie adaptation bundles and we'll package up for you a book, movie, and a movie night snack pack.
 
Have you tried Novelist? NoveList is a powerhouse of a database designed for readers and built by librarians!  With NoveList you can really fine tune your reading selections, especially if you enjoy specific genres and subgenres. Try NoveList in order to:
  • Search for items with just about any search parameters you can think of
  • Find reading lists and articles created by NoveList's staff of professional librarians
  • Read reviews and see award winners
  • Create folders to keep track of any book lists you would like to create
There are two versions of Novelist-- one for adults/teens and one for children.
  • Novelist for adults, click here.
  • Novelist for kids, K-8, click here.
Explore BookPage! In addition to the print copies made available to you courtesy of the Scituate Town Library, BookPage is now available to you online as well! Find your next great read with this monthly review of the best books! Click here to see all of these options displayed on our website.
 
STAFF PICKS!
STAFF PICKS: Kathy Recommends...
The pretender
by Jo Harkin

In 1480s England, peasant boy Lambert Simnel is thrust into royal intrigue as he is declared a hidden heir to the throne and must face court politics, rebellion and an alliance with the cunning Joan that could shape the fate of the monarchy.
STAFF PICKS: Ann Recommends...
Mrs. Quinn's rise to fame : a novel
by Olivia Ford

A contestant on a British baking show, Jenny, who, after 59 years of marriage, has decided to do something for herself, delights in her new-found independence, but finds the show unearthing memories buried decades ago—and a secret that could be a recipe for disaster.
STAFF PICKS: Jenni L. Recommends...
The comfort of ghosts
by Jacqueline Winspear

In 1945 London, psychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs visits a vacant Belgravia mansion where she finds four adolescent orphans and a demobilized, gravely ill soldier and as she tries to bring comfort to them all, she is forced to examine her own painful past and the beliefs she has always accepted as true.
LET THE LIBRARIANS PICK FOR YOU: GET A BAGFUL!
No time to browse in the Library? Want to just swing by and leave with some fantastic choices just for you? We're happy to provide you with a surprise bag of books for you to check out and return! These requests are so much fun for staff to receive.  Use our Book Pack, Books & Bites, and Book Bundles services! We'll pack a bag of books, check it out to you, and put it in our Self-Serve Holds area! Each service is described below. See if it's right for you and request yours today!
 
BOOK PACKS FOR ADULTS
Can't decide what you want to read? No time to put items on hold? Want to be surprised when you open your bag? Request a "pack" of 5 thematic books chosen for you by the Scituate Town Library staff.  We will call you when the pack is ready for pick up! Please allow at least 48 hours for processing. 
BOOK BITES FOR TEENS
Get up to three personally picked library books and a yummy snack of your choice! Fill out the form today. Please allow at least 48 hours for processing.
BOOK BUNDLES FOR KIDS
Request  a "bundle" of 5-7 thematic titles, chosen for you by the Scituate Town Library Children's Staff.  We call you when the bundle is ready for pick up! Picture books, chapter books... you decide! Please allow at least 48 hours for processing. 
LET THE LIBRARIANS PICK FOR YOU: GET A LIST!
Would you like a list of titles picked just for you? Fill out our form and we'll pick books we think you might like and send you a list for you to explore at your own pace! Our book lists for adults and children offer a truly personalized, curated reading experience. Since we started these services a few years ago we've provided hundreds and hundreds of lists to our patrons! Get yours today!
 
BOOK MATCH FOR ADULTS
Use this link to get your very own list!
BOOK MATCH FOR KIDS
Use this link to get your very own list!
 
INFORMATION ON LIBRARY SERVICES 
  • All of our electronic resources are highlighted on our home page under the dropdown menus of Reading & Entertainment and Research. Look for Overdrive (Libby), Hoopla, Kanopy, and more for downloadable and streaming books, movies, audiobooks and magazines. 
  • Need a card or having trouble with an existing or lost card? Please call or email the Circulation Staff.
  • Need research assistance? Please call or email our Reference Staff.
  • Need help with children's or teens services? Please call or email our Youth Services Staff. 
  • Many of our library apps require a PIN. If you have never changed your PIN, the default is "OCLN". If you encounter problems, please call us or email Circulation Staff.
Have questions? 
Send us an email at any of the contacts listed above, or contact Library Director Jessi Finnie with questions. 
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