Mattapoisett library reading star wins signed Bruins jersey
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Finn Poulos is one of a select group of young people to receive Boston Bruins prizes for their outstanding participation in Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s summer reading program, organizers announced in a press release.
Chris Matos, head of the library s children’s department, was excited for the prize winner. “We had an unusual summer last year with our program being just kits for the children to pick up, so it was great to have a special incentive for everyone to get excited about,” said Matos.
Finn Poulos couldn’t be happier, organizers said. He said he’s going home to hang it on his wall.
Jan 16, 2021
MATTAPOISETT For the safety of children and families, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Annual Quahog Award Program for children in third through sixth grade will be virtual this year.
Beginning Jan. 26, teachers, students and parents can participate by logging into the new Beanstack Book Logging Program.
As students read and track their books, they will receive prizes, activity and craft kits, and invitations to Zoom programs, which will include virtual bingo and a dance party.
Finally, all participants who complete the program will receive a prize and be entered into a final drawing for gift cards to Barnes and Noble bookstores.
A VeoRide bike near Town Wharf. Photo by: Bryan Bowman.
MATTAPOISETT With a mile of bike path already constructed and more on the way, Mattapoisett seems like the perfect town for a bikeshare program.
But when bikeshare company Veoride tried to bring bikes to the town, they were gone just as quick as they came.
“Let’s call it a failed business model,” said Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path President Bonnie DeSousa.
Bikeshare programs, which allow riders to pick up and drop off bikes around the towns they’re in at an hourly rate, can usually be found in larger cities. But some smaller towns experimented with the service, to little avail.
Tim Seeberger Dec 30, 2020
Students work on a project during an outdoor class at the Children’s Art Lab sessions hosted by the Marion Art Center. Photos courtesy: Benares Angeley
Pictured: Benares Angeley
James W., from Mattapoisett, enjoys summer camp in a box project of a treehouse camp
Brook L. from Mattapoisett works on a project during a Marion Art Center session in the fall.
For Benares Angeley, owner of the Children’s Art Lab, the pandemic has been an experiment in adapting her mobile art studio to take home art kits, socially distanced art classes and virtual how-to videos. Even with 20 years of teaching art, the new way of educating young students has presented new challenges and triumphs.
Dec 29, 2020
MATTAPOISETT Dungeons and Dragons duels, nonfiction book discussions, virtual story time and more are part of the calendar of events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for the month of January.
On January 9 and January 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., take on the monstrous beast that is attacking innocent civilians and play Dungeons and Dragons via Zoom. Past players may return to their previous characters. New players are always welcome. New players may create their own character, but must be approved by the dungeon master, and pre-made characters are available. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up.
On January 13, 20 and 27, there will be virtual story time with Miss Chris from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. with stories, songs, flannelgraphs and finger plays. This event is recommended for ages 0 to 5. Pre-registration is required.