Scituate Town Library Newsletter
April 2026                                     Volume 7, Issue 4
"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also."
-Harriet Jacobs
 
 
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.
 
NEW CATALOG
The Scituate Town Library, along with all of the libraries in the Old Colony Library Network, are migrating to a new library catalog called Aspen Discovery this spring. We’re confident that you’ll enjoy the many new features of this system, and look forward to sharing it with you on April 30.
As part of this process, OCLN services will be offline from Monday April 27 through Wednesday April 29. 
 
Our new system will be online on Thursday, April 30. Please note, in order to prepare for this change, the library will be closed from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on April 30.
 
Also, library services will be reduced April 27-29. 
 
When visiting the library on those three days, you will be able to check out items, but will not be able to:
  • Check in items
  • Search the catalog
  • Reserve a museum pass (You can reserve a pass in advance for those days up until April 27th)
  • Book a study room online (Call or stop by the library instead!)
  • Place or suspend holds
  • Pay bills or fines
  • Make any changes to an account
  • Create new library cards
  • Look up patrons with ID (Please bring your library card!)
  • Use a public computer
Library services will also be unavailable from home during this time. You will not be able to:
  • Search the catalog
  • Place new holds
  • Renew items
  • Update your account
  • Access Libby/Overdrive, Kanopy, and any other electronic service requiring a library card
Our new system will be fully available on Thursday, April 30. Please be aware of a few anticipated changes:
  • Our public catalog ocln.org will have a completely new look and will offer new features.
  • Any letters in your PIN will be converted to uppercase. Please use uppercase letters when you log in to the new system. (If you have never changed your PIN, it is OCLN.)
  • If you have difficulty logging in, or have forgotten your PIN / password, you'll be able to change your password by supplying your library card number and email address. New passwords can be created with any combination of numbers and upper and lowercase letters. If you have forgotten or do not have an email address with us, please visit or call the library to have your password changed. The library will be able to assist with password changes according to local policy.
  • All of your checkouts and holds will be moved to the new system. If you elected to save your reading history, it will also be moved to the new system. 
We hope to cause as little disruption as possible, but this is a big change for library staff, so please be patient with us as we all learn and adjust to our new system!
 
 
DISCONTINUATION OF HOOPLA
 
As of April 1st, Hoopla will be discontinued.  
 
The library has made the difficult decision to suspend the service known as “Hoopla.” This service offers a platform to stream movies, music, e-books, and audiobooks that are all available instantly to download. Unfortunately, the library’s budget is more limited each year as we make investments in both e-resources and print resources. E-resources are especially challenging, as they are often two to three times more expensive than their print counterparts. Hoopla is a pay-per-use service, and because of its popularity, the usage has outpaced the library’s budget capacity at this time, even after making a significant reduction to the number of downloads available to patrons per month. If Town or State funding changes significantly, the library may revisit this decision. Please email Library Director Jessi Finnie with any questions or concerns.
 
APRIL CLOSINGS
The Library will be closed on the following dates in April:              Icons - Infographics Calendar Months Dates Years Days - Red
 
Sunday, April 5th: Closed for Easter
Sunday, April 12th: Closed due to St. Patrick's Day Parade
Monday, April 20th: Closed for Patriots' Day 
Thursday, April 30th: Delayed Opening - Closed until 1 PM
 
 
SUNDAY HOURS 
Sunday hours are 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Please note, the Library's last Sunday of the season is April 26th. 
 
The Library is open on Sundays from October through April
and closed on Sundays from May through September.
 
GARDEN OF THREADS:
A COMMUNITY ART PROJECT UNVELING
Community Art Project Unveiling 
April 8th
5-7 PM
Library Gallery
                                                                                                    
Join us for an unveiling event for the "Garden of Threads," a community art project that is the culmination of six different events at the library attended by patrons of all ages this winter.  This beautiful work of art will be displayed in the library for the months of April and May.
 
Come view the incredible work done by children, teens, and adults over the months of February and March that has resulted in the creation of a beautiful felted tapestry for the community to enjoy. 
 
Light refreshments will be provided, so join us in the library's Gallery! All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
 
This project is partially funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by the Friends of the Scituate Town Library. The project is a collaboration between the Scituate Town Library and Pop-Up Art School. You can learn more about this project here. 
 
 
PAJAMA DRIVE UPDATE!
150 Pairs of Pajamas! 🎉
 
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Our community absolutely showed up for this year’s Pajama Drive. Thanks to your generosity, we collected 150 pairs of brand-new pajamas that will be heading to Cradles to Crayons to help keep kids cozy.
 
A special shoutout to a few amazing teens who expanded the drive to their church and surprised us with a big batch of donations on the very last day. What a wonderful reminder of how kindness spreads!
 
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared the drive, and helped make this possible. Your generosity will make a real difference for children in Massachusetts. We’re so grateful for all of you!
 
A THANK YOU FROM SLF
A message from the Scituate Library Foundation
 
Thank you to everyone who supported the annual Scituate Library Foundation Mini Golf Fundraiser weekend! More than 300 patrons visited the library over the 2-day event, and helped raise impactful funds for improvements to the Children's Room and Teen Room! A special thanks to our flagship sponsor, Liberty Bay Credit Union, and the dozens of other local businesses that sponsored the mini golf holes and made donations to our raffle. We look forward to investing in exciting new projects in the Children's Room and Teen Room this year with the funds raised at the event. 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATRONS
CIRCULATION REMINDERS
Please have your Library Card handy when you come to the Library!
 
Please have your library card or photo ID handy when you come to check out! If you've lost your physical card, we're happy to supply a new one for you as long as you have your photo ID with you. Even though we may know you, we still need a card to verify your account. This reduces errors, protects everyone's right to privacy, and keeps things running smoothly. To read more about our Circulation Policy, please click here.
 
Don't forget to check out your on-hold items! 
 
When you come in to get your holds, please note: they've been reserved for you but they do still need to be checked out! Feel free to use the self-checkout kiosk or bring your items to the front desk.
 
Picking up someone else's holds?  
 
If you are picking up holds for someone else, you must have their card with you. We cannot look up other patrons, nor can we transfer the hold to someone else's card. Taking a picture of the card or having the number written down will suffice. 
 
LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS & SERVICES 
Want to see what's happening beyond April?
Visit our online calendar!
 
THE GOOD DOG POEMS
The Good Dog Poems 
Tuesday, April 7th 
7-8 PM
Community Room
No Registration Required
 
April is National Poetry Month! Join us as author Michael Kei Stewart reads selections from his book, The Good Dog Poems, written as a fundraiser for the Scituate Animal Shelter. Mike's comic, affectionate, and philosophical poems celebrate all the rewards of life with canines.  If you own a dog, his words will ring true.  If you don't, maybe you'll be inspired to visit the shelter!
 
*Books will be available to sign and for purchase at this event. 
 
HOLLY HILL FARM!
Holly Hill Farm: Growing Local Veggies, Herbs, and Flowers 
Saturday, April 18th                                                        Beet Vegetable with Two Leaves
1-2 PM
Community Room 
No Registration Required
 
Join us at the height of Spring and gain some practical tips on growing great greens, vegetables, herbs and flowers for the coming year. Participants will have lots of chances to learn about local growing, healthy soil and organic practices. Folks will also be able to take home some plants for their garden and growing space.
 
FIBER ARTS CLUB
Fiber Arts Club 
Tuesdays: 4/28, 5/26, 6/23, 7/21, & 8/18
6:30-8PM
Book Club Room 
Drop-In, No Registration Needed
 
The Library is excited to offer a new club - Fiber Arts! Hosted by Adult Services Librarian Jen Struzziero, Fiber Arts Club will offer a chill atmosphere to bring your own project and join other fiber crafters in your community! Crochet, sew, embroider, knit, cross stitch, spin, mend, and more at this informal drop-in fiber arts circle. All crafts are welcome!
 
SCITUATE SLEUTHS
Scituate SleuthsA Case of Mice and Murder: The Trials of Gabriel Ward by Sally Smith
Tuesday, April 14th | 7 PM
Book Club Room
 
Join the Scituate Sleuths as we discuss our next read, A Case of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library and read it ahead of time!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Struzziero, Adult Services Librarian at 781-545-8727 or jstruzziero@scituate.ocln.org
 
 
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS BOOK CLUB
Armchair Travelers
Thursday, April 2nd| 10 AM
Book Club Room
 
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David GrannJoin us for a book group led by Library Assistant Director Ann Lattinville. Called Armchair Travelers, this book group reads 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 The Lost City of Z by David Grann. New members are always encouraged to join us!  To see a list of titles the group has read in the past, click here. 
 
 
 
MEMOIRS & MOCKTAILS
Memoirs & Mocktails                                          
The Spamalot Diaries by Eric IdleTuesday, April 21st | 7 PM
Book Club Room
Registration Requested
 
Do you love reading diverse memoirs and/or celebrity biographies? 
 
Enjoy a non-alcoholic libation (mocktail) while discussing  the memoir of the month! This group enjoys a wide variety of memoirs and biographies that explore food, celebrity, travel and historical figures. Whether you're drawn to tales of self-reliance, or narratives of resilience and extraordinary adventures. Memoir book club provides a safe and inclusive place 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 serve a monthly mocktail (with a recipe for you to take home!) and then choose from a list of memoirs to read the following month. For planning purposes, online registration is requested.  Please contact Jen Struzziero at jstruzziero@scituate.ocln.org or 781-545-8727 if you have any questions.
 
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Scituate Town Library.
 
Our April Book: The Spamalot Diaries by Eric Idle
 
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
April sees the continuation of regularly scheduled children's programming, including Pattycake Place, Sensory Storytime,
Crafternoons, Miss Rebecca, and more! See below for highlights!
 
Visit our online calendar to check out all of the fun!
 
LEARN TO PLAY POKÉMON
Learn to Play Pokémon with OneUp Games! 
Tuesday, April 21st 
1-4 PM 
Community Room 
Registration Required
 
For Students in Grades 2-5:
Join us for an exciting introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, led by One Up Games! Participants will receive hands-on instruction on how to play, learning the basics of gameplay, strategy, and deck building. Plus, everyone will go home with a free Pokémon structure deck to continue practicing and mastering the game! Whether you're brand new to Pokémon or looking to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for all aspiring Trainers.
 
Registration is required. 
 
CARTOON & CHARACTER DRAWINGS
Cartoon & Character Drawings             
with Patrick Niebauer
Wednesday, April 22nd                        
2-3:30 PM
Community Room
Registration Required 
For Students in Grades 4-8
 
Join local comic book artist Patrick Niebauer for a fun, beginner-friendly drawing workshop during April vacation week! Patrick, a Scituate resident and freelance illustrator, has studied studio art and figure drawing at Colgate University and the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, and has trained with Comic Pro Bootcamp, run by artists whose work appears in Marvel, DC, and Image Comics.
In this class, kids will learn the basics of drawing cartoon characters and get tips on how to create their own. Patrick regularly creates commissioned illustrations and has shown and sold his work at events including FanExpo Boston, Rhode Island Comic Con, and Wicked Comic Con.
 
Online registration is required.
MISS REBECCA
Sing and Dance with Miss Rebecca
Icons - Music Note - White Pink AquaWednesday, April 1st
10-10:30 AM 
Community Room 
Drop-In 
 
Come sing and dance at the Library with Ms. Rebecca!  Bring your moves, your groove, and your friends for a morning session of fun, music, and laughter! Sing along to original songs and family favorites, as well as play with her collection of instruments. 
 
All ages welcome, no registration required. 
 
LEGO CLUB
Close-up Shot of a Pile of BlocksLego Club 
Mondays: 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, & 6/1 
4-5 PM
Community Room 
Drop-In
 
Program for Students in Grades K -5:
 
Led by our fantastic Master LEGO Builders (aka Teen Volunteers!), come build for an hour with the library’s collection of LEGOs! Each session will offer a different and fun building challenge for you and your friends to try. We’ll display your creation in the children’s room between meetings!
 
Guardians are required to stay in the Library while kids attend Lego Club.
 
MAMASTEPH
Music with Mamasteph           
Fridays: 4/17, & 5/15 
10-10:30 AM 
Community Room
 
For Children Ages 0-5 Along with Their Caregivers*
Mamasteph brings her traditional children's songs for sing-alongs and musical stories to the Scituate Town Library!
*We are no longer requiring tickets for this program*  
 
Please note: To ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, this room has a strict capacity limit. We kindly ask for your cooperation in adhering to this policy and to arrive early to ensure you will be able to attend the event.
 
 
TEEN HAPPENINGS 
 
Visit our online calendar for more info!
 
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Dungeons and Dragons 
Thursdays: 4/9 and 5/14
5:30-7 PM
Community Room 
Registration Required 
For Students in Grades 5-12
 
We’re shaking things up in our D&D Club with special Thursday night one-shot events! Led by experienced teen Dungeon Masters, you’ll dive into the legendary storytelling game, Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome to join the adventure. Bring a level 3 character ready to play, or use one we’ll provide for you. Bonus: Pizza will be served for dinner!
 
Online registration is required to help us plan for pizza and gameplay. 
 
CARTOON & CHARACTER DRAWINGS!
Cartoon & Character Drawings             
with Patrick Niebauer
Wednesday, April 22nd                        
2-3:30 PM
Community Room
Registration Required 
For Students in Grades 4-8
 
Join local comic book artist Patrick Niebauer for a fun, beginner-friendly drawing workshop during April vacation week! Patrick, a Scituate resident and freelance illustrator, has studied studio art and figure drawing at Colgate University and the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, and has trained with Comic Pro Bootcamp, run by artists whose work appears in Marvel, DC, and Image Comics.
In this class, kids will learn the basics of drawing cartoon characters and get tips on how to create their own. Patrick regularly creates commissioned illustrations and has shown and sold his work at events including FanExpo Boston, Rhode Island Comic Con, and Wicked Comic Con.
 
Online registration is required.
 
NEW! TEEN ADVISORY TEAM
Open Book with Heart Shape from Paper Valentines DayTeen Advisory Team 
Wednesdays: 4/8 and 5/13
4-5 PM
Program Room 
For Students in Grades 6-12
Registration Required  
 
Want to help shape the future of the Teen Room? Join the Teen Advisory Team a monthly meet-up where your voice helps decide what programs we offer, which new books to add to the collection, and how to make the teen space even better.
 
Each month, you’ll:
  • Brainstorm new program ideas
  • Share your thoughts on books and help with purchasing decisions
  • Give feedback on the Teen Room
  • Answer quick “mini questions” that help guide library planning
  • Work on small creative projects for upcoming events and displays
This is a chance to make a real impact and help create a library that reflects YOU and your interests.
 
Want to join?
Please fill out this quick 
Google Form. Space is limited so we can keep discussions focused and productive. 
Open to students in grades 6–12. Community service hours available. Yummy snacks will be provided to help fuel ideas! 
 
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. 
LIBRARY OF THINGS SPOTLIGHT
GREEN SCREEN WITH ADJUSTABLE STAND
 
We are very excited to announce the addition of a green screen to the Library of Things! Perfect for filming and photography, a green screen makes it easy to create your desired background for your camera-made projects. This green screen is 5' X 6.5' and comes with a height-adjustable stand that has a maximum height of 6.56'. Try it out today! 
 
To place a hold on this item, use this direct link, or call the Library at (781) 545-8727. 
 
 
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Spring is in the air.  Come and browse the 2nd Chapter Bookstore for some outstanding selections of hardcover and paperback books.
 
The Friends of the Library would also appreciate your donations of gently used books, Puzzles, CD's, and DVD's.
 
Please drop off at the library Mon thru Thurs. 9-9; Fri-Sat 9-5; Sun 1:30-5.
 
For more information, visit the Friends of the Scituate Town Library website. 
 
VISIT THE LIBRARY GALLERY
Mary LoPiccolo’s Atelier Show in the Scituate Library Gallery
April 2nd to April 30th
 
Now showing in the Scituate Library Gallery are the works of Scituate Arts Association teacher Mary LoPiccolo and her “atelier.” (An atelier consists of an artist, usually a professional painter or sculptor, working with a small number of students to train them in art.) Mary has been an active member in both the SAA and the Front Street Art Gallery for decades. She works with students whose experience ranges from beginners to experienced artists. Many of her students have worked with her for a number of years and have gone on to win awards and participate in shows and art events around the South Shore and beyond. Both teacher and students relish the energy of creating in a group dynamic.
 
For further information on the SAA’s classes and workshops check out at their website or pick up a list of classes at Front Street Gallery. Additional examples of the instructor’s works can be found at the SAA’s Front Street Art Gallery, 124 Front Street, Scituate from Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 5 PM.
   
NONPROFIT CORNER:
143 EXCHANGE
 
Who Is 143 Exchange?
 
We are…
A volunteer-run nonprofit that started in Cohasset in 2020 and now operates a clothing exchange located in Rockland, MA. We welcome families from 39 communities across the area. Our exchange allows second hand treasures in children and maternity clothing to find a new home, entirely free of charge. 
 
Our dedicated volunteers carefully quality-check and sort donations by gender and size. Shoppers then come to our storefront or pop-ups and take whatever they need. 
 
 
We help…
  • Reduce our communities' carbon footprint 
  • Reduce textile production 
  • Reduce energy consumption and water waste 
  • Promote second hand shopping 
 
You can help…
By donating gently used in-season children’s clothing (no pilling, stains, or rips), maternity clothing, belts, and children's shoes. Donation bins can be found at the Scituate Library, Cohasset Recreation Center, and in-shop. Volunteers are always needed - please inquire by email or social media! Financial donations can be made via Give Butter. 
 
143 Exchange is located in the ET Wright Building @ 397 Liberty St., Rockland, MA 
Email: 143exchange@gmail.com
 
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.
 
STAFF PICKS!
STAFF PICKS: Kristina Recommends...
Python's Kiss: Stories
by Louise Erdrich

From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories. Written over the past two decades, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can encompass, immigrant farmers whose tenuous hold on the earth, and sanity, is challenged, and ordinary people, bird lovers, artists, grade-school teachers, and romantics. A man is confronted with a folk-singing thief. A woman enters a corporately owned afterlife to seek revenge on her father. Accompanied by specially commissioned artwork by Aza Erdrich Abe--an intimate and revelatory creative collaboration between mother and daughter--these stories offer an oppor­tunity to celebrate the wisdom and brilliant, wide-ranging imagination of one of America's most important writers.
Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich
STAFF PICKS: Veronica Recommends...
Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies by Margi Preus
Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies
by Margi Preus

Newbery Honor winner Margi Preus and illustrator Jaime Zollars shed light on a trailblazing doctor known as the Angel on Snowshoes in this inspiring picture book biography. Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or Dr. Kate, as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine. Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy roads were often impassable, Dr. Kate frequently traveled many miles by snowmobile or snowplow to reach her patients. Sometimes she even went by snowshoes, which lead to her nickname, the Angel on Snowshoes. In her years as a doctor, she delivered an astonishing 4,000 babies, and those same children later played a key role in the Million Penny Parade, a massive grassroots fundraiser inspired by Dr. Kate's lifelong efforts to build a hospital in her community. 
STAFF PICKS: Kathleen Recommends...
The Joy of Snacking: A Graphic Memoir about Food, Love & Family
by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell

From standup comedian, New Yorker cartoonist, and the author of Murder Book comes this fresh comics memoir about being a snacker in a world of foodies. With equal parts humor and unflinching honesty, Hilary traces her life story through food: from her childhood as the ultimate picky eater, her teenage and young adult years of disordered eating, and finally learning to love herself again. Punctuated throughout with ridiculous (but very real! and important!) snack recipes like a baggie of goldfish and burnt toast, Campbell captures the reality of growing up in a woman's body in the '90s and '00s in how it shaped her life in work, friendship, and dating.
The Joy of Snacking: A Graphic Memoir about Food, Love & Family by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
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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Scituate Library
85 Branch Street
Scituate, Massachusetts 02066
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