Intro To Genealogy

Thursday, May 1st @ 1:00 p.m.

Interested in learning how to do genealogy?  Have questions on a project you are working on?  Join us for this free, introductory workshop with local genealogists.  Bring in your project to get some advice and guidance.  This program is free and no registration is required.  This program will also be used to start a possible monthly genealogy club/gathering for the library.  

 

Baby Sign Language Classes

4 Week Session beginning Tuesday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m.  

Join us for a 4 week Baby Sign Language Class, lead by Sheryl White of Baby Kneads, for pre-verbal babies and toddlers.  Both child and care-giver participate in this program.  Program is free but registration is required.  Learn how to use sign language to communicate with your little one.  Program is geared towards care-givers with pre-verbal babies and toddlers.  

If You Can Breathe You Can Meditate

Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Join Lynne Fischer for this wonderful and healthful program on meditation.  This class uses simplistic techniques, such as sitting and breathing to calm the body and mind.  Come see how these simple techniques can have a big impact.  Meditation will be done sitting in a chair, so no mats or seated floor positions required, though you are welcome tobring a mat, if you wish.  

 Program is free and no registration is required.

Friends of the WFL APRIL Book Sale

Thursday, April 23rd - 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, April 24th - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th - 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wareham Free Library

Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing.

Program is free and no registration is required.

Sponsored by Friends of the Wareham Free Library

Annual WFL Foundation Comedy Show

Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Stone Path Malt Taproom

11 Kendrick Rd. Wareham MA 02571

Doors open at 6:00; Show starts at 7:00

Tickets $20 (21+ event)

Pub menu available 

Cash bar (beer, wine, hard seltzer, soft drinks)

Raffles 50/50 drawing

Tickets, Donations and Sponsorships Link for Tickets

 

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Need a little techno-boost for fun or business?

Click HERE to see how our reference department can assist you with an upcoming computer class or one-on-one assistance.

 

Mobile Printing Available

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - Registration Required

PLEASE NOTE: Virtual Programs take place via Zoom.  Registrants will receive a link via email to attend the program after registering. Can't make the program? No problem.  Most programs are recorded so register anyways and a link will be sent after the program to view at your leisure.

You MUST register for each program separately.  For a full description of a particular program, click on the registration link or go to our Calendar of Events Page where you can see all our programs.

April 7th - 7:00 p.m. - Local Farms, MA - Produce, Meats, Dairy, Oh My!  Register Here

April 10th - 7:00 p.m. - The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels: A Panel Discussion Register Here

April 12th - 10:00 a.m. - Tudor Queens and Ladies in Waiting: A Discussionwith Authors Nicola Clark & Jade Scott - Register Here

April 14th - 7:00 p.m. - The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again!  Register Here

April 28th - 7:00 p.m. - No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author & Historian David Kruh  Register Here

(Special thanks to the Ashland Public Library for organizing these events)

Book Clubs At The Library

Open to all and held monthly

Books are available for check-out at the circulation desk.

  Mystery Book Club

  Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:00 p.m.  

  Next Meeting May 20th!

 

 

 

Join the daily challenge!

THE WAREHAM FREE LIBRARY – APRIL “POETRY MONTH” CHALLENGE

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?  Poetry is a genre of literature in which the expression of feelings and ideas is emphasized by the use of distinctive sounds and rhythm. 

Poetry is an important part of diverse cultures and is expressed in many different styles and forms.   Poetry opens the door to other's experiences offering us a deeper understanding and empathy for the world around us. Reading poetry allows us to connect and find unity in our shared experiences, while writing poetry allows us to express our own thoughts in feelings.

So, if you want to relax and enjoy other people’s poetry, or perhaps try writing a poem for yourself, the library has some wonderful resources in the world of poetry.  Ask our librarians for their recommendations or feel free to browse Non-Fiction in the 811's for our collection of poetry titles.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Read and/or write a poem a day for the month of April.
• If you read a poem - or collection of poems - or if you created an original work that you'd like to share, post the author/title or work on the WFL Facebook page in the comments section of the April Poetry post.
• We'll copy your suggestion(s)/works to this page to share with our viewers.

Thank you in advance for your "outpouring" of creativity!

Use this LINK to see the CHALLENGE poems collected since 4/1/2025:

4.16.2025 (Partially sunny)         4.17.2025 (Lushly lemon)                     4.18.2025 (Seasoned sailors)

In, out, in, out, in...                        Bright and verdant green                          Rough surf & salt spray

the shy fiery orb plays                     thrusts up through the sidewalk cracks.      presage stormy seas today.

hide and seek today.                       Hints of fragrant thyme.                            Strong seamen only!

4.19.2025 (School's out)             4.20.2025 (Get outdoors!)                     4.21.2025 (Easter joy)

2:15 p.m.                                      TGIF - Yay!                                              Rejoice and renew.

Avoid crosswalks by town hall.         What's the forecast this weekend?             Resurrect those garden tools

Flight of the students!                     Sunny days ahead.                                   to welcome new life.