Musical Discoveries 

Monday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
A musical experience for the whole family! FREE classes incorporate singing, small and large motor movement, instruments and fun. Appropriate for infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Our thanks to the South Yarmouth Library Association for funding this popular family program. Registration is not required.

Cozy Story Time

Monday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Join us for stories, songs and stretches. Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffie. Registration is not required. For all ages; children under 10 need to bring an adult.

Seeds of Change

Tuesday, March 3, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Celebrating women environmentalists who changed the world one seed at a time. Drop in and make a DIY seed bomb or bring an old shoe and make a planter. Storytime at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. For all ages; children under 10 need to bring an adult.

Selectman Mark Forest Office Hours
at the South Yarmouth Library

Friday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Selectman Forest offers you an opportunity to sit and discuss what’s on your mind with him each month at the South Yarmouth Library. If you cannot make this session, you are encouraged to email Mr. Forest at mark.r.forest@comcast.net.

’Tween and Teen Craft Club

Wednesday, March 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Each month we will offer a handcraft project for ’tweens and teens. Learn new skills, create unique items and meet new people. This month, we will make duct tape flowers. This is for ages 11+. Bring your friends! Registration is encouraged. Please contact Mindy Herington for more information at 508-760-4820, X 1316.

South Yarmouth Library Association
Sunday Author Series Welcomes Joseph Theroux

Sunday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Cape Cod author Joseph Theroux will visit South Yarmouth Library to discuss the third book in his Robert Louis Stephenson, Detective, Series, Honolulu Dragon. Join us for this popular event, funded by the South Yarmouth Library Association. Reservations are recommended, and refreshments will be served.

Lego^® Club

Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
The Library provides all the Lego^®s. Bring your creativity and a friend! Registration is not required. Lego^® Club is for all ages. Children under 10 need to bring an adult.

Good Stories, Well Read

Saturday, March 21, 2:00 p.m.
West Yarmouth Library
Another rousing afternoon of literature and entertainment, with classic short stories read to us by Cape Cod actors. “Story time for adults!” No registration required, but come early to get a good seat! Refreshments provided by the West Yarmouth Library Association.

Bay to Sound Neighbors Organization: Informational Meeting

Monday, March 23, 3:00 p.m. 
South Yarmouth Library - Leonard Room
Learn about volunteering for the non-profit organization and make an immediate difference to the people in our communities.  This is a volunteer-driven, membership-based organization whose mission is to help older residents of Yarmouth and Dennis to remain independent, stay in their homes and be active in the community.

South Yarmouth Library Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 24, 3:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
This month, the group reads Stormchasers, by Jenna Blum. The Library has copies of the book for you to borrow – some in large print and as audiobooks on CD. The group is open to everyone and facilitated by staff member Chris Kaufmann.

Yarmouth Reads 2020

Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

The Library Board has announced this year’s selection for our one-book-one-town read together:  the debut novel by Delia Owens that has been on the New York Times Best Sellers List for over one year, Where the Crawdads Sing. The Library has copies of the book to borrow, and it is available in both large print and audio versions, or you can download it through Libby.
 
Join us for a kickoff event on 
Sunday, March 29, at 1:00 p.m., 
at the Lorusso Lodge at Flax Pond 
in South Yarmouth. 
Books will be available for sale from Brewster Book Store at this event. Learn about the series of programs planned for this year’s Yarmouth Reads, including a talk by Environmental Educator Casey Tinius on April 5, two book discussion meetings, and a Marsh/Bird Walk through the trails at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, on April 25.During Yarmouth Reads, we will collect new or like-new books for Katelynn's Closet. Donation boxes are at each library.

Story Times in March
Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Join us for stories, songs, art and playtime. 
For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

Baby Story Time

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Join us for stories, songs, early literacy activities and playtime. For infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers.
Registration is not required.

NEW! S.T.E.A.M. Story Times
at West Yarmouth Library 

Thursdays at 4:00-5:30 p.m.
West Yarmouth Library
Bring the family and experience science, technology, engineering, art and math at this interactive story time.

4:00-4:30 Exploration centers for children up to
3 years old.

4:30-4:45 Stories and Songs

4:45-5:30 S.T.E.A.M. activity for ages 3 and up.

2020 Cecelia Siemen Scholarship
Open for Applications

The South Yarmouth Library Association offers the Cecelia Siemen Scholarship in the Visual Arts annually. The $5,000 award advances the study and knowledge of someone in the visual arts. To be eligible, applicants must have completed one academic year at a college or art institute by the end of the school year in which the scholarship is offered.

Applications are available now at the South Yarmouth Library or from the Library website. Applications include the completed form, course work transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation, a portfolio, and personal statement. See http://yarmouth.ma.us/1266/Cecelia-Siemen-Scholarship for the link to download an application on the home page. Applications to the South Yarmouth Library Association are due April 30.

Database Spotlight:

Online access to Consumer Reports with your Yarmouth CLAMS card and it's  accessible from your home. Enter your library card number then select the link to ConsumerReports.org at http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/899/eBranch.