Ventress Memorial Library
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Monday April 1 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Toddler Storytime
This lively librarian led weekly storytime is for 13 - months to 2 year old 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 regist......More
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Monday April 1 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
This fast paced librarian led storytime is for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through imagination, repetition, movement and socialization. No registration required. https://ventresslibrary.assabetin......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Drop in Art for Littles
Drop by the Children's Program room to make some simple art! This program is best for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. No registration required. https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-art-for-littles-5/
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Mad Science: Dinosaurs
Mad Science presents: Dinosaurs Earth Science - Investigating the habits, needs and characteristics of dinosaurs facilitates the exploration of the fossilization process. Hands-on activities assist students with their understanding of fossils and dinosaurs. This less......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mad Science: Dinosaurs
Mad Science presents: Dinosaurs Earth Science - Investigating the habits, needs and characteristics of dinosaurs facilitates the exploration of the fossilization process. Hand-on activities assist students with their understanding of fossils and dinosaurs. This lesso......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Red D&D Campaign
Our RED campaign continues! All of our campaigns are DM'd by our fabulous and experienced Teen Volunteers. This campaign is FULL, but keep an eye out for future roleplaying opportunities! https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-d-d-campaign-47/
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Wednesday April 3 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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Friday April 5 All Day
Take + Make Crafts
Stop by the Children's Room for a fun craft to take home! While supplies last. https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-crafts-26/
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Sunday April 7 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Gray D&D Mini-Campaign
Join Library Assistant, Paul, for this limited run D&D mini-campaign every Sunday in April! Online registration is required and spots are limited. Details for sessions 2-4 will be hammered out at the initial meeting. https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/ca......More
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Monday April 8 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Toddler Storytime
This lively librarian led weekly storytime is for 13 - months to 2 year old 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 regist......More
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Monday April 8 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
This fast paced librarian led storytime is for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. This program encourages early literacy and social interaction through imagination, repetition, movement and socialization. No registration required. https://ventresslibrary.assabetin......More
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Tuesday April 9 3:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
South of Boston Knitting Guild
The South of Boston Knitting Guild meets the second Tuesday of every month from 3:15pm-5:15pm. If you knit or crochet or want help learning, come join us! All beginners and experience crafters are welcome, just bring your projects and join us! *This is a community......More
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Tuesday April 9 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Board Game Night!
Are you a pro at Settlers of Catan? Does playing Uno for hours with your friends sound like the ideal night out on the town? Come to the Ventress Memorial Library for Teen Board Game Night! Choose a game from our collection and play the night away! If there's a game y......More
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Tuesday April 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
TVs! Meeting
The TVs! are the Teen Leaders of Ventress Memorial Library! Join us for our monthly meetings where we discuss programming, books to add to the collection, events, and more! Are you interested in volunteering? Stop by The Teen Zone to pick up a volunteer application! ......More
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Wednesday April 10 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Story + Craft
This drop in story and craft time is for our younger friends! We'll read a special story and create a simple related craft. This event is best for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. No registration required. While supplies last. https://ventresslibrary.assabeti......More
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Wednesday April 10 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Mad Science: Mad Mixtures
Mad Science presents: Mad Mixtures Chemistry - Interactive and hands-on activities will assist preschoolers with this introduction to mixtures and the science of chemistry. At the end of this workshop children will know that chemistry is the science of mixing things ......More
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Wednesday April 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mad Science: Che-Mystery
Mad Science presents: Che-Mystery Chemistry - Children discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. They learn the difference between physical and chemical changes through exciting, hands-on investigations; watch crystals form in water glass; and see aceton......More
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Wednesday April 10 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Red D&D Campaign
Our RED campaign continues! All of our campaigns are DM'd by our fabulous and experienced Teen Volunteers. This campaign is FULL, but keep an eye out for future roleplaying opportunities! https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-d-d-campaign-48/
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Wednesday April 10 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Marshfield RPG Meetup
The South Shore RPG Meetup Group hosts bi-monthly meetups for all interested in playing tabletop role playing games—mostly Dungeons & Dragons. Rather than long campaigns however, the meetup group offers flexible one-shot opportunities to make gaming accessible whether......More
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Wednesday April 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Contemporary Book Group
The Contemporary Book Group reads a variety of contemporary fiction and nonfiction, and typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Historical Room for a lively book discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available to bo......More
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Thursday April 11 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Pokemon Appreciation
We're changing up our Pokemon Club! Children of all ages and their caregivers can join us for a Pokemon Appreciation program! We'll have a simple Pokemon art or craft, a themed game, and space for kids to show off their own cards, trade, or battle if they want to. Ple......More
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Saturday April 13 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kathryn Corcoran Strike Show
Kathryn Corcoran Exhibit Bands of Blue 2/24/24 - 4/13/24 https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/robert-hofherr-strike-show/...More
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Saturday April 13 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tony Andrade Hang Show
"In the Mix" Artworks by Tony Andrade Artist Bio: Tony Andrade has been making art since the early 1980's. After art school he worked as a graphic designer for various small companies and studios. Then as an advertising art director when he left and started freelanc......More
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Saturday April 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Concert with Diane Taraz
Join us on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. for a special performance with Diane Taraz, who will come in period dress with lap dulcimer and guitar for a historical concert! Passed down for generations, folk songs provide insights into the lives of ordinary people in c......More
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Sunday April 14 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Gray D&D Mini-Campaign
Join Library Assistant, Paul, for this limited run D&D mini-campaign every Sunday in April! Online registration is required and spots are limited. First session is on Sunday, April 7th. https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gray-d-d-mini-campaign-6......More
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Tuesday April 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 16 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Elementary Storytime
Join Miss Wendy for a laugh out loud story time geared toward our friends in K-5. Stories will be followed by some play time. https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/elementary-storytime-5/
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Tuesday April 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Poetry Reading with Bill Alberti
Please join us for a special poetry reading and discussion to celebrate National Poetry Month! Bill Alberti, a local poet and former newspaper columnist, will read original poetry and speak about what inspires a poem. This is a great program for poetry fans or those w......More
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Wednesday April 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Waterfowl at the Library!
Lindsay Sprague of Winterberry Homestead is bringing live waterfowl to our library! Come learn about the ecology, habitats, and biology of sea birds and interact with live ducks and geese while learning about their unique morphology! This event is for folks 12-18 only......More
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Wednesday April 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Waterfowl at the Library!
Lindsay Sprague of Winterberry Homestead is bringing live waterfowl to our library! Come learn about the ecology, habitats, and biology of sea birds and interact with live ducks and geese while learning about their unique morphology! This event is for our friends ages......More
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Wednesday April 17 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Red D&D Campaign
Our RED campaign continues! All of our campaigns are DM'd by our fabulous and experienced Teen Volunteers. This campaign is FULL, but keep an eye out for future roleplaying opportunities! https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-d-d-campaign-49/
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Wednesday April 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Nonfiction Book Group
Nonfiction enthusiasts are welcome to join us in the Library Plaza Program Room for a lively book discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available to borrow at the Check Out Desk on the day of the previous book club. New members are always welcome! This mo......More