May Program Spotlights

The PPML will be closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day.

Book Groups And Author Talks

Library Book Group

Wednesday, 5/31
10:00 - 11:30 AM

Library - Historical Room

Join us for coffee and discussion of the book The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. If you would like to join us virtually, please be sure to register below. 

For more information, contact Gayle via e-mail at [email protected].

Register

50 State Mysteries

Monday, 5/22
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Library - Meeting Room

Every month, our book group reads a mystery that takes place in a different state. This month we're traveling to the state of Iowa, reading Arrowood by Laura McHugh. 

Ask at the circulation desk for a copy of the book. For more information, email [email protected].

Virtual Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. 

Wednesday, 5/3

Britt Hawthorne 

Wednesday, 5/10

Jena Friedman  

Saturday, 5/20

Courtney Summers

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

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Library Programming

Children's Programs

Dance with Ms. Bethany, listen to Puppet Story Time with Leigh and Friends or sing along with music from Mamasteph. 

Our calendar is packed with fun and educational programs for kids! 

Children's Calendar

Teen Programs

Get creative at our Teen Sun Catcher event, test your tastebuds with the Bean Boozle challenge or join us for Sunday Funday. 

See our calendar for other exciting events happening in YA.

Teen Calendar

Adult Programs

From our Film Matinees to this month's author talk, there's always something fun and interesting going on at the PPML.

Check our calendar below to see what's scheduled for our adult programming.

Adult Calendar

Teen Foodie Friday: The BeanBoozle Challenge

Friday, 5/19
3:00 - 5:00 PM 
Library - Young Adults' Room

Come to the library for Foodie Friday, grab a snack and play bean boozled with your friends. BeanBoozled Jelly Beans feature jelly beans that look alike but could not taste more different from each other. Peach or barf? Lime or lawn clippings? Tutti-Fruitti or stinky socks? Spin the spinner and see if you can tell them apart! One person must register for the game but a group of teens can play each game. 

Registration required. Supplies limited.

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Animal World Experience

Saturday, 5/13
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Library - Outside Under the Tent

We are so excited to be having Matt Gabriel - "The Animal Man" for a visit.

Join us as Matt shows us animals from all over on Saturday May 13th. All ages welcome. This event will be held on the Sohier Street Lawn, weather permitting.

If it rains the event will be held inside the Library.

Free event. No registration required.

Culturally Curious: Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Paintings

Thursday, 5/11
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Virtual

Join Jane O'Neail from I Am Culturally Curious as she leads us on a virtual tour of Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Paintings.

Impressionist artists are celebrated for their beautiful depictions of nature, but they also frequented the cafes, bars and nightclubs of Paris and captured modern life in their works. This program will explore images by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others and consider how the hub of activity in Parisian cafes inspired some of the world’s most famous artists.

Register to receive a Zoom meeting link.

Register

Author Talk: Alison O'Leary

Thursday, 5/4
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Library - Meeting Room 

Author Alison O'Leary will give a book talk on her new book Abandon Ship!

The most unique story of WWII: the British ship Laconia was carrying nearly 3000 people 600 miles from land in 1942 when a German submarine sent two torpedoes into her starboard side. 

Why did the Germans help to rescue survivors? 

Free. No registration is required.

Coming Up: Join the PPML and Donut King for National Donut Day on 6/2!

Head on down to the PPML on Friday, June 2nd from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM to celebrate National Donut Day! 

In partnership with Donut King in Weymouth, these yummy treats were partially donated for you to enjoy. With 9 flavors to pick from, we can guarantee it's a tasty way to start off your weekend. Hope to see you there!

Full List of Events

Friends of the Cohasset Library

Unless otherwise noted, all programming is funded by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.