True Crime Book Club

Interested in reading True Crime stories? Join us for this new Library-led book club where we discuss a different True Crime selection every month! We will be reading The Good Nurse byCharles Graeber for our December meeting. Copies of the selected book will be availabl......More

Interested in reading True Crime stories? Join us for this new Library-led book club where we discuss a different True Crime selection every month! We will be reading The Good Nurse byCharles Graeber for our December meeting. Copies of the selected book will be available to check out at the Circulation Desk four weeks prior to the meeting.For questions about this event, please contact Maureen Coleman at 508-830-4250 ext. 230.

Boardroom

Books And Babies

This program engages babies and their caregivers in 30 minutes of stories, bounces, fingerplays, and songs. Disguised as a fun way to spend time with your baby in a group setting, this program actually introduces and expands on early literacy practices that will help y......More

This program engages babies and their caregivers in 30 minutes of stories, bounces, fingerplays, and songs. Disguised as a fun way to spend time with your baby in a group setting, this program actually introduces and expands on early literacy practices that will help your baby get ready to read.Designed for babies age 0-18 months and their grownups. Older siblings welcome.

Fehlow Meeting Room

VIRTUAL: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories,......More

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty-three years, and museum goers have made it a top destination.The kitchen contains more than one thousand parts and pieces—tools, appliances, utensils, furniture, artwork, knick‑knacks, books, and bits of whimsy—all reflecting Julia’s status as an accomplished chef, gastronome, delightful cooking teacher, television trailblazer, women’s advocate, mentor, and generous, jovial friend.Julia Child’s Kitchen (and this online conversation) is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan. Register now to enter the discussion and learn more about how Julia Child continues to influence food today!About the Author: Paula J. Johnson is a curator and public historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. She conducts research and collects objects relating to the history and culture of American food and serves as the Director of the Smithsonian’s Food History Project. Johnson was one of the curators who collected Julia Child’s home kitchen in 2001 and led the team that created FOOD: Transforming the American Table, a multi-layered exhibition that explores the major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption in the United States since the 1950s. She has shaped and contributed to many public programs on food history and leads the annual “Food History Weekend.” Johnson is the author of many articles and three books, including Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space (2024). She received the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities Award in 2020.Johnson began her museum career at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, and has worked at the Smithsonian since 1991. She is a member of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and Les Dames d’ Escoffier. She serves on the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies.

Tween Graphic Novel Club

This month's title is TBD. Pick up the book at the Main Circulation Desk, and make sure you give yourself time to read the book before the meeting! The meeting consists of a discussion of the book, an activity, and snack. Please register, so we know how many snacks to......More

This month's title is TBD. Pick up the book at the Main Circulation Desk, and make sure you give yourself time to read the book before the meeting! The meeting consists of a discussion of the book, an activity, and snack. Please register, so we know how many snacks to provide! Ages 9-12.Call 508-830-4250 x210 for more info.

Craft Room

Chess Club

On Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM, we welcome chess players of all levels who would like to join the Plymouth Public Library Chess Club to join us at the Main Library. The program is open to adults and students. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bri......More

On Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM, we welcome chess players of all levels who would like to join the Plymouth Public Library Chess Club to join us at the Main Library. The program is open to adults and students. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bring your own chess set if you have one. Space will be reserved for play in the Nook Road study room areas. (Please check with the Reference Desk if you need directions).We are grateful for the guidance which will be provided by Bill Petrillo, an experienced chess instructor, who has taught and led chess educational programs around the country for the USA Chess Federation, and also Jim Pritchard, who has been volunteering his expertise to educate people on chess – the royal game.

Nook Road Rooms

A Monument in the Making (Plymouth's Parting Ways) Lecture Series

Please join us on June 17th at 6:30pm in the Fehlow Room for the first of a three-part lecture series entitled, “A Monument in the Making,” to honor and commemorate the 4 slaves at Plymouth’s Parting Ways. This lecture series is being given by Rev. Dr. Robert Gomes and ......More

Please join us on June 17th at 6:30pm in the Fehlow Room for the first of a three-part lecture series entitled, “A Monument in the Making,” to honor and commemorate the 4 slaves at Plymouth’s Parting Ways. This lecture series is being given by Rev. Dr. Robert Gomes and is based on his paper at Harvard University. The series will highlight personal connections to Parting Ways, community engagement, and historic preservation ideas. *Registration is not requiredPart I. Juneteenth meaning, it’s Aftermath, Dr. Gomes early reflections (50 years ago) of Parting Ways, and Important Milestones.(6/17/25)Part 2. Keeping Parting Ways Legacy Alive: Reflection on Gomes 1990 Harvard paper, entitled , “A Monument in the Making” , CAC non profit involvement: proposed walking trails, and explore types of historical monuments. (9/16/25)Part 3. Excerpts from Gomes upcoming book: “A Monument in the Making” , Getting to know the 4 slaves better by drawing on primary sources, military records, probate documents, and Archeological findings, and anecdotal stories.(12/9/25)More about Parting Ways can be found here.More about our speaker:Dr. Gomes holds 3 degrees in theology. He is one of the early founders (70s) of the Parting Ways non-profit organization. He has served in ministry for over 35 years. Pastored rural and urban churches, from Boston, Houston, Austin, and Marion, MA. He was an Instructor at Lipscomb University, Nashville. Gomes and his wife, Linda, were also missionaries in Cape Verde. Gomes is presently working as a Chaplain for a Hospice community and collaborating with CAC non-profit to keep the Partine Ways legacy alive. EDUCATIONMemphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN. DMin - Dissertation: Relig. & Culture in the African-American, Cape Verdean Context 98.Harvard University, Cambridge, MA - MA in Religion (ALM) 92, Thesis: Religion & Politics in the African-Am. Churches of Christ Institute for Graduate Studies, Austin, TX, BA in Bible, 1986

Fehlow Meeting Room

Tots and Tales

Tots and Tales is a half-hour storytime for toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. This program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and movement activities that reinforce important early literacy skills. For children 3 and under.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Wednesday Writing Group

Join us for the Wednesday Night Writing Group. This recurring event will provide the space to hone your writing skills. There will be writing prompts available to get you started or out of a rut! Bring your creativity and your favorite pens & paper (or laptop)! This ev......More

Join us for the Wednesday Night Writing Group. This recurring event will provide the space to hone your writing skills. There will be writing prompts available to get you started or out of a rut! Bring your creativity and your favorite pens & paper (or laptop)! This event that will provide an opportunity to create and share your experience and writing with your peers. The Wednesday Night Writing Group is held every other Wednesday from 6pm-8pm at the Main Branch. If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Coleman at [email protected] or call 508-830-4250, ext. 230.

Boardroom

Yoga (Plymouth Public Library Foundation)

Join us for one hour every Thursday morning and get your day off to a fabulous start! A certified yoga instructor will lead you through various poses to help you relax and prepare for the day ahead!Please meet at the rear entrance of the Library to be directed to the Ot......More

Join us for one hour every Thursday morning and get your day off to a fabulous start! A certified yoga instructor will lead you through various poses to help you relax and prepare for the day ahead!Please meet at the rear entrance of the Library to be directed to the Otto Fehlow Room. $10 suggested donation. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program that gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read.......More

Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program that gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read. While intended for 3-5 audience, children of all ages welcome. No registration necessary. Feel free to bring a blanket for your family to sit on!

Fehlow Meeting Room

Crafty Kiddos

Join us for this monthly storytime craft program. We will be reading a picture book, singing, and making a craft, all in one fun theme. For children ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Please register.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Manomet Vintage Reads Book Group

Enjoy reading the classics? Crack open a fine vintage (book) and join us once a month at the Manomet Branch to discuss it. Copies of the book can be picked up about a month in advance at the Manomet Branch.This month's title is: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquive......More

Enjoy reading the classics? Crack open a fine vintage (book) and join us once a month at the Manomet Branch to discuss it. Copies of the book can be picked up about a month in advance at the Manomet Branch.This month's title is: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.

Manomet Room (Branch)

Pilates (Plymouth Public Library Foundation)

Pilates with Eileen ParisThis mat workout is based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates and includes concentrated work on core strength, body alignment and muscular balance. Each exercise incorporates the entire body for a whole-body workout while focusing the mind......More

Pilates with Eileen ParisThis mat workout is based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates and includes concentrated work on core strength, body alignment and muscular balance. Each exercise incorporates the entire body for a whole-body workout while focusing the mind to be aware of and control the whole body at once.Please meet at the rear entrance of the Library to be directed to the Otto Fehlow Room. $10 suggested donation.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Set up for America's Hometown Gardeners Greens Sale

Fehlow Meeting Room

America's Hometown Gardeners Greens Sale

Margaret BrickleyAmericas Hometown Garden Club508 733 4218

Fehlow Meeting Room

Saturday Stories

Start your weekend off at the library! This half-hour story program gives parents, caregivers and children 6 and under the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together.

Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

more information TBA no registration necessary

Craft Room

Manomet Storytime

Join us on Mondays for storytime at the Manomet Branch! Storytime gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 6 and under the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help childre......More

Join us on Mondays for storytime at the Manomet Branch! Storytime gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 6 and under the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read. For children ages 0-6. No registration required.

Manomet Room (Branch)

Magic the Gathering

Join us once a month for some casual Magic the Gathering gameplay run by an expert library volunteer! We will set up multiplayer Commander games, as well as 1 v 1 constructed games if players are looking to play Standard, Pioneer, etc. (please email inquiring format int......More

Join us once a month for some casual Magic the Gathering gameplay run by an expert library volunteer! We will set up multiplayer Commander games, as well as 1 v 1 constructed games if players are looking to play Standard, Pioneer, etc. (please email inquiring format interest ahead of time and we can have decks available to play against).New players are welcome to come and learn! Beginner decks will be provided, and feel free to reach out to ask any questions! For ages 11 to 18. No registration required! For any questions, email Miss Madde at [email protected] is Magic the Gathering? Magic the Gathering is a trading card game where players summon incredible creatures and cast powerful spells to defeat their foes. For more information, visit the Magic the Gathering website.

Craft Room

Books And Babies

This program engages babies and their caregivers in 30 minutes of stories, bounces, fingerplays, and songs. Disguised as a fun way to spend time with your baby in a group setting, this program actually introduces and expands on early literacy practices that will help y......More

This program engages babies and their caregivers in 30 minutes of stories, bounces, fingerplays, and songs. Disguised as a fun way to spend time with your baby in a group setting, this program actually introduces and expands on early literacy practices that will help your baby get ready to read.Designed for babies age 0-18 months and their grownups. Older siblings welcome.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Dungeons Dragons (Kids Session)

This session is intended for children ages 7-10 who have some experience playing the game at home. Join us for a quick 45 minute session once a month where kids can flex their problem-solving skills through fantasy.Kids can show up with a character sheet if they like, b......More

This session is intended for children ages 7-10 who have some experience playing the game at home. Join us for a quick 45 minute session once a month where kids can flex their problem-solving skills through fantasy.Kids can show up with a character sheet if they like, but all other supplies (including pre-filled out character sheets and dice) will be provided by the library.Registration is required, as space is limited.

Craft Room

Chess Club

On Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM, we welcome chess players of all levels who would like to join the Plymouth Public Library Chess Club to join us at the Main Library. The program is open to adults and students. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bri......More

On Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM, we welcome chess players of all levels who would like to join the Plymouth Public Library Chess Club to join us at the Main Library. The program is open to adults and students. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bring your own chess set if you have one. Space will be reserved for play in the Nook Road study room areas. (Please check with the Reference Desk if you need directions).We are grateful for the guidance which will be provided by Bill Petrillo, an experienced chess instructor, who has taught and led chess educational programs around the country for the USA Chess Federation, and also Jim Pritchard, who has been volunteering his expertise to educate people on chess – the royal game.

Nook Road Rooms

Forever Young Book Club

Young adult books aren't just for teens! Join us for our YA book club for adults, Forever Young, led by Youth Services Librarian, Madde Mahony! Each month, we will discuss a different young adult book, across different genres. Book club will meet one Tuesday a month fr......More

Young adult books aren't just for teens! Join us for our YA book club for adults, Forever Young, led by Youth Services Librarian, Madde Mahony! Each month, we will discuss a different young adult book, across different genres. Book club will meet one Tuesday a month from 6-7pm. This month's book is Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater. Registration is required and space is limited. Copies of the selected book will be available to check out at the Circulation Desk four weeks prior to the meeting. For questions about this event, please contact Madde Mahony at (508) 830-4250 x225 or [email protected]

Boardroom

British Mystery Book Club

Do you enjoy a good British Mystery? Well, no wonder! It is one of the most popular genres today. These books will keep you guessing until the very last page.For October, November and December we will be enjoying some seasonal mysteries.For December we will be meeting o......More

Do you enjoy a good British Mystery? Well, no wonder! It is one of the most popular genres today. These books will keep you guessing until the very last page.For October, November and December we will be enjoying some seasonal mysteries.For December we will be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month and meeting in the History Room.Book selection: The Mistletoe Murder, by PD James - a collection of four short stories from one of the great mystery writers of our time, together they add up to a delightful holiday entertainment.Books will be available to check out at the circulation desk of the Main Library four weeks prior to the meeting date.

History Room

VIRTUAL: 50 Job Seekers Networking Group

Are you 50 or older, looking for a new job or career direction? This group is for you!Meeting Schedule:August 6: Self AssessmentAugust 20: MastermindSeptember 3: Career StorySeptember 17: LinkedInOctober 1: ResumesOctober 15: Using Artificial IntelligenceNovember 5: Net......More

Are you 50 or older, looking for a new job or career direction? This group is for you!Meeting Schedule:August 6: Self AssessmentAugust 20: MastermindSeptember 3: Career StorySeptember 17: LinkedInOctober 1: ResumesOctober 15: Using Artificial IntelligenceNovember 5: NetworkingNovember 19: Interview StrategiesDecember 3: Second Act CareersDecember 17: Marketing Plan

Tots and Tales

Tots and Tales is a half-hour storytime for toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. This program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and movement activities that reinforce important early literacy skills. For children 3 and under.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Boundless Book Dragons

Join us once a month for our no pressure book group for tweens and teens!No assigned book. No pressure to finish. A place to share our love of reading and what we are currently reading. Fun icebreakers and activities such as dressing like your favorite character, mad-li......More

Join us once a month for our no pressure book group for tweens and teens!No assigned book. No pressure to finish. A place to share our love of reading and what we are currently reading. Fun icebreakers and activities such as dressing like your favorite character, mad-libs, and much more. Light snacks provided. Limitless opportunities, recommendations and fun! No school assigned reading allowed. Only books read for enjoyment!Ages 11-14. Registration Required.

Teen Space

Read to a Dog with Abby

Join us to read with Abby, a golden retriever who is a Dog B.O.N.E.S. certified dog! Children who are independent readers will be able to sign up for one 15-minute session to read to the dog. This is a great opportunity to read aloud in a comfortable environment, which ......More

Join us to read with Abby, a golden retriever who is a Dog B.O.N.E.S. certified dog! Children who are independent readers will be able to sign up for one 15-minute session to read to the dog. This is a great opportunity to read aloud in a comfortable environment, which can help improve comprehension and confidence! Intended for children under the age of 12. Can't make Wednesday? Tasha also joins us one Thursday a month as well. Registration is currently full. Please check back in later in case of cancellations.

Craft Room

Crepe Paper Flowers

Join us for a vibrant Crepe Paper Flowers workshop! This fun, hands-on program is perfect for all skill levels -- whether you're a crafting pro or a complete beginner. Learn new techniques, share ideas, and take home your very own bouquet to brighten up your space. All ......More

Join us for a vibrant Crepe Paper Flowers workshop! This fun, hands-on program is perfect for all skill levels -- whether you're a crafting pro or a complete beginner. Learn new techniques, share ideas, and take home your very own bouquet to brighten up your space. All materials will be provided, so bring your enthusiasm and let your imagination blossom!

Craft Room

Philosophy Club

Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s Junto club, each meeting a different philosophical question will be raised. Discussion will take place in a casual setting with no judgement. If you’re interested in improving yourself and the world around you, this is the group for you!

Boardroom

Yoga (Plymouth Public Library Foundation)

Join us for one hour every Thursday morning and get your day off to a fabulous start! A certified yoga instructor will lead you through various poses to help you relax and prepare for the day ahead!Please meet at the rear entrance of the Library to be directed to the Ot......More

Join us for one hour every Thursday morning and get your day off to a fabulous start! A certified yoga instructor will lead you through various poses to help you relax and prepare for the day ahead!Please meet at the rear entrance of the Library to be directed to the Otto Fehlow Room. $10 suggested donation. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program that gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read.......More

Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program that gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read. While intended for 3-5 audience, children of all ages welcome. No registration necessary. Feel free to bring a blanket for your family to sit on!

Fehlow Meeting Room

Manomet History Book Group

Do you devour nonfiction? If so, you might like participating our history book club! Join us once a month at the Manomet Branch to discuss what we've learned about a specific figure, time period, or ideal of importance. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at......More

Do you devour nonfiction? If so, you might like participating our history book club! Join us once a month at the Manomet Branch to discuss what we've learned about a specific figure, time period, or ideal of importance. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the Manomet Branch about a month in advance.This month's title is: All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley.

Manomet Room (Branch)

Manomet Craft Night: Chocolate Spoons

Add a touch of fun to your hot chocolate with Chocolate Dipped Bamboo Spoons. We will be melting milk, dark and white Chocolates and dipping bamboo spoons to coat them. Then add some fun with sprinkles or mini marshmallows. Wrap them up and give them as a gift or enjoy ......More

Add a touch of fun to your hot chocolate with Chocolate Dipped Bamboo Spoons. We will be melting milk, dark and white Chocolates and dipping bamboo spoons to coat them. Then add some fun with sprinkles or mini marshmallows. Wrap them up and give them as a gift or enjoy them yourself.

Manomet Room (Branch)