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.

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

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

VIRTUAL Author Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Wednesday, May 7 Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into ......More

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Wednesday, May 7 Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive. You will learn:To rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion;How to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion;How to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy; and How can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life?

Henry the Juggler

Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everythi......More

Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished wordlessly as Henry uses body language (and road signs!) to express himself. Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act. For families with children of all ages. No registration required.This show is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Fehlow Meeting Room

Mini Bookshelves for Teens

This month, we will be making mini bookshelves using altoid tins , popsicle sticks and mini books. Registration required and space is limited. For teens ages 13 to 18.

Craft Room

Plymouth in the Revolution

Please join us for a five-part series celebrating Plymouth in the Revolution!Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington and Concord...and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments o......More

Please join us for a five-part series celebrating Plymouth in the Revolution!Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington and Concord...and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth "Minute Men", led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America's battle for independence. Part 4 - Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution - Edward Winslow was a prominent Plymouthean who, unlike most of his fellow citizens, did not choose independence. What happened to Plymouth's Loyalists when their side did not prevail?Speaker: Mark Schmidt, Executive Director, General Society of Mayflower Descendants

Fehlow Meeting Room

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

Read to a Dog: Tasha

Join us one Thursday a month with Tasha, a purebred maltese who is a Therapy Dogs International (TDI) certified therapy dog. Children who are independent readers will be able to sign up for one 15-minute session to read to Tasha. This is a great opportunity to read alo......More

Join us one Thursday a month with Tasha, a purebred maltese who is a Therapy Dogs International (TDI) certified therapy dog. Children who are independent readers will be able to sign up for one 15-minute session to read to Tasha. 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. Register to read to Tasha here!

Craft 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: Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett.

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

Wild About Reading: Sustainable Storytime

Every month we will have different stories and activities that teach children about environmentalism and encourage a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors.Registration required. Storytime books picked for ages 5-9.Questions? Interested in volunteering? Please contact......More

Every month we will have different stories and activities that teach children about environmentalism and encourage a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors.Registration required. Storytime books picked for ages 5-9.Questions? Interested in volunteering? Please contact Melissa Burridge at 508-409-9420 or [email protected] Registrations open two weeks before event start date.

Fehlow Meeting Room

America's Hometown Gardeners Plant Sale

Front Lawn

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.

Fehlow Meeting 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)

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 Burn, Boston, Burn byWayne Miller for our May meeting. Copies of the selected book will be available to......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 Burn, Boston, Burn byWayne Miller for our May 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

Teen Advisory Group

Our Teen Advisory Group meets once a month to plan events, discuss library volunteering opportunities, and test out new crafts and games. Come share your voice with the library and help us plan the future of teen services! For teens ages 13-18. No registration require......More

Our Teen Advisory Group meets once a month to plan events, discuss library volunteering opportunities, and test out new crafts and games. Come share your voice with the library and help us plan the future of teen services! For teens ages 13-18. No registration required. For more information, email Miss Madde at [email protected].

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

Larchmont Remembered

Larchmont Remembered is a live presentation about the sinking of the steamship Larchmont in 1907, a maritime tragedy that took place off the coast of Block Island, RI, in February of 1907. This fascinating presentation covers the story of the ship, its crew and passenge......More

Larchmont Remembered is a live presentation about the sinking of the steamship Larchmont in 1907, a maritime tragedy that took place off the coast of Block Island, RI, in February of 1907. This fascinating presentation covers the story of the ship, its crew and passengers, as well as accounts of survival, panic, murder and miracles.Daniel F. Harrington, long-time columnist for the Providence Journal and Director of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, gives the presentation. His presentation features digitally restored photos, engaging graphics, live music, and eyewitness accounts to bring the story of New England’s most horrific sea disaster to life.Don't miss it!

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

Crepe Paper Flowers - Roses

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

Plymouth in the Revolution

Please join us for a five-part series celebrating Plymouth in the Revolution!Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington and Concord...and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments o......More

Please join us for a five-part series celebrating Plymouth in the Revolution!Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington and Concord...and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth "Minute Men", led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America's battle for independence. Part 5 - Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth's Revolutionary Generation - Army surgeon James Thacher, of Barnstable, opened a medical practice in Plymouth after the war. Inspired by his participation in history, he and others of the Revolutionary generation reshaped Plymouth's historic landscape.Speaker: Donna D. Curtin, Executive Director, Pilgrim Society/Pilgrim Hall Museum

Fehlow Meeting Room

VIRTUAL Author Talk with Liann Zhang

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermar......More

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

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 Craft Night: Denim Embroidery

Come craft with us! Once a month at the Manomet Branch, we'll be hosting a relaxing crafting session for adults only, with projects ranging from mobiles made from beach combed finds to painted canvases with 3D elements! This month's craft will be denim embroidery in the......More

Come craft with us! Once a month at the Manomet Branch, we'll be hosting a relaxing crafting session for adults only, with projects ranging from mobiles made from beach combed finds to painted canvases with 3D elements! This month's craft will be denim embroidery in the Japanese style of Sashiko. Registration is required.

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