April at the Plymouth Public Library

Kids

Chess by Any Other Name

Join the Plymouth Public Library in April for a series of Chess Education and Match Play Programs led by William Petrillo, a member of the United States Chess Federation and a class instructor for USA Chess.

This free program, for children and teenagers ages 6-18, will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17; Thursday, April 18; and Friday, April 19. It will feature several aspects of chess play, such as the basic rules and strategies of chess, learning the history of the game, and tips for more advanced play. The sessions will culminate with a graduation tournament on the final day of the program. Participants must register for this program. Registration will begin on April 3 and includes all three sessions.

Harry Potter Book Club at the Plymouth Public Library and Mamomet Branch Library

The Plymouth Public Library and Manomet Branch Library are hosting a monthly Harry Potter Book Club. Whether you’re reading the books for the first time or already familiar with the series, join us for discussion of each book, as well as themed crafts and snacks. This program is for children ages 9 and up; parents and siblings who have read the books are welcome to attend.

The Book Club meets from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at the Main Library, and from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at the Manomet Branch. We will be discussing the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, so participants should try to read the book beforehand. Registration is required and will begin two weeks before each meeting.

The Amazing Scavenger Hunt for Kids and Families

Kids age 6 and their families are invited to a scavenger hunt hosted by the Junior Friends of the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South Street, from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 13. Come any time between those hours to start the scavenger hunt. There will be several clues to find around the library that will lead to a surprise. Hint: To find the first clue, you don’t have to look far; when in the Main Library, just go to where the Children are.

Interested in joining the Junior Friends? It is a library organization for young adults age 11 to 18 years, interested in participating in library activities, volunteering for library events, having a voice in what the library offers young people, earning community service hours for school or church and/or just having fun!  Each year the Junior Friends help out at the library book sales and with children’s events, plus plan and put on four or five events for children and teens throughout the academic year.

Lego Fun at the Libary 

Children ages 8 to 12 years are invited to join us for Lego Fun at the Library at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Main Library. Come spend an afternoon using imagination to design and build with Lego bricks!  This program is free and registration is required as space will be limited.  Registration begins March 23.

Writer’s Workshop and Open mic at the Manomet Branch Library

Calling all writers, poets and spoken word performers to attend a writer’s workshop and open mic session at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 11 at the Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Avenue.  The writer’s workshop will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last for half an hour. During this time, writers will be encouraged to share their work and receive helpful criticism before participating in the open mic at 7:30 p.m. The open mic portion will last until 8:15 p.m. or for as long as we have performers.  You are welcome to attend both or choose the part of the evening that interests you most.  Attendance at the workshop is not required for participation in the open mic.  The program is free and requires no registration. 

Read to a Dog 

Join us at the Main Library, 132 South Street, for Read to a Dog from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Children ages 6 years and older are welcome to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Sophie, a Sussex Spaniel who is a certified trained therapy dog. Participants may register for one slot only, as space will be limited. This program is free and registration is required. Registration begins March 23.

Teens

Cupcake Creations for Teens

Teens are invited to the Main Library, April 16, 2013 at 3 p.m. to decorate and snack on cupcakes. Create your yummy treat using various frostings and candies.  We’ll take pictures of the most creative and awe-inspiring confections.  Materials will be provided and no registration is necessary.  For questions or concerns about this event, contact the Manomet Branch Librarian by phone at (508) 830-4185 or via email to jenniferj@ocln.org.  Visit the library’s web site, www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org, for a complete list of events.

Teen Writer’s group at Plymouth Public Library

Teen authors and poets are encouraged to join the Teen Writer’s Group at the Main Library, 132 South Street, Plymouth, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 for a discussion of writing and some creative writing exercises. Take along some of your work to share with the group and receive helpful feedback to strengthen your writing.  Sharing is not mandatory. This program is free and open to new members.

Adults

Nonfiction History Book Discussion at the Manomet Branch Library

History enthusiasts are encouraged to join us for an engaging discussion of important topics of the past at our History Book Group. The group meets at 4 p.m., April 18, to discuss the month’s selection at the Manomet Branch. For April, the group is talking about the second part of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Copies of the book are available one month prior at the branch library. This program is free and open to new members.

Register for programs at plymouthpubliclibrary.org/ and click on "Calendar of Events"

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