From the Director:

Happy winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and New Year 2023! It has been quite a week, a month, a year. We thank everyone who has dropped off goodies for staff in appreciation over the past few weeks as the year came to a close. Everyone here has certainly had their choice of sweet decadence for the season. We are wrapping up the year and looking forward to greatness in the months and years ahead. My thanks to our hard-working, friendly, and cooperative library staff and wishes for peace, happiness, and success in the future.

ALA Youth Media Awards

Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA), include the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards and guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. The awards encourage original and creative work in children’s and young adult literature and media.

Watch the 2023 Youth Media Award announcements on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, through the livestream posted to the ALA Youtube page, https://www.youtube.com/@americanlibraryassociation

Author Talk with Maureen Johnson and Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Wednesday, January 4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom meeting via email.

In collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, join a special evening with two of the country's top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit), in this ZOOM presentation. 

Maureen Johnson is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling YA author. Her work includes the Truly Devious series, the Shades of London series, Suite Scarlett, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes. She writes with Cassandra Clare, John Green, and Lauren Myracle. Maureen's books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been published in more than thirty countries.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes, also a #1 New York Times bestselling author, writes the Inheritance Games trilogy, Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series.

Visit yarmouthlibraries.org, Calendar of Events to register. Please note:  this program is open to both adults and teens.

Mark Forest Office Hours

Friday, January 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Yarmouth Selectman Mark Forest will hold office hours at the South Yarmouth Library on Friday, January 6. Please call (508) 394-7606 X 1330 to make an appointment. If you can’t make it, feel free to email Mr. Forest at: [email protected].

Musical Discoveries in January

Saturdays: January 7 and 21 at 11:00 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library 
Birth - 8 years old
The joy of Musical Discoveries returns with Rachel Youngling during January. This program is appropriate for babies to 8-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy singing, movement and instruments. Drop in. Mark your calendars for January 7 and January 21. Funding is provided by the South Yarmouth Library Association.

Plant-Based Living,
a 3-Part Sunday Series

January 8 What is Whole-Food Plant Based Living?
January 15 How Do You Begin?
January 22 The Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle, tips and tricks
Jeanne Schumacher earned her doctorate in science and education and has taught for over 35+ years. She is a firm believer in “walking the walk” and shares her knowledge through motivational and educational lectures. She is committed to inspiring people to change their health destiny through a non-toxic whole-foods, plant-based lifestyle and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others by teaching practical ways to improve their health. Visit www.yarmouthlibraries.org and click on Happenings to register for one or all of the free classes.

Adventures in Storytime

Tuesdays: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
Come and join storytime, featuring interactive stories and songs for you and your child! No registration needed. Birth through 5 years old. Children must come with an adult.

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