“A Public Library,
Privately Financed” YPL is a public library (that depends on private donations), is a member of CLAMS, and operates exactly like the other two Yarmouth libraries (South and West). ALL are welcome! Please stop in for a visit and learn more about what YPL has to offer - for young and old alike! Click here for a little history and frequently asked questions. ____________________ |
Events @ YPL
Click here for event details. The Book & Plant Sale Saturday, June 25th from 9 AM to 1 PM (Please note: The library will be closed to patrons that day.) We are looking for a few good plants. Please consider donating plants. We are also looking for volunteers! Click here for details. The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 8th to 17th. (YPL gardens July 11 & 12) Volunteers are needed! Proceeds from the Yarmouth Port garden tours will benefit YPL. Click here for details and a description of gardens. Volunteers needed for both events! Please sign up at the library. Thank You!! ____________________ |
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In the Know
Library Hours Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 AM - 3 PM Wednesday: 10 AM - 3 PM Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM Saturday: 10 AM - Noon ____________________ 
Search the Catalog
Follow us on Twitter ...#YarmouthPortLib or #YPLMA ____________________ Need a Notary?
A notary is now available at YPL. Call for an appointment. ____________________ Museum Passes The library has passes/coupons for many local attractions.
Click here for information. ____________________ The Yardarm - Summer edition! Yarmouth Port Library newsletter. Click here for the Summer edition! ____________________ NEW: Writing Group Click here for details ____________________ Knitting Group First & Third Mondays at 9:30 AM. Knitters of all levels welcome. Click here for details. ____________________ Book Donations At this time we are not accepting book donations. Click here for additional information. ____________________ Automatic Renewal! Items will be renewed automatically as long as there are no holds. Click here for additional information. ____________________ Libby Tutorial Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Click here for a YouTube tutorial: Downloading and navigating the app as well as tips and tricks on tags, notes, highlights, and bookmarks. The video also includes all of the new updates and an explanation on how to use your CLAMS card to access other MA networks participating in LEA. ____________________ |
Summer Reading
Click here for Summer Spotlight Books Click here for new Summer releases at YPL ____________________ Book Group Picks YPL Book Group led by Leslie Altman September: Thursday, September 15th @ 2 PM The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig Click here for Book Group details and books recommended by YPL readers. ____________________ 
BookPage Recommendations
To view the June edition of BookPage click here. To view BookPage recommendations click here. ____________________ 
Chapter One…
Let’s Begin It’s the YPL Chapter ONE Project for adults, kids, everyone! Click here for details and to listen to the first chapter of several books! ____________________ VIRTUAL INFO Discover MA Databases MBLC (the Mass Board of Library Commissioners) subscribes to a number of databases, free to library patrons in MA. Click here for a link. ____________________ Digital Magazines Looking for a digital magazine? Click here to view a video of OverDrive offerings and how to download! ____________________ CLAMS Links CLAMS Links: Click here for links to OverDrive magazines, the classics, places to read free books, and The Week! CLAMS Library Events: Choose CLAMS or choose Yarmouth from the list of towns and you can see what the CLAMS libraries are up to. Click here. ____________________ Online Courses Free College On-Line Courses: Click here for a link for free on-line courses in numerous subjects from 140 institutions! ____________________ If you can't find it... The Commonwealth Catalog, a catalog of public and academic libraries statewide, is back online. When you can't find what you're looking for in the CLAMS catalog, your next step would be to check ComCat, and place an order for the item to be delivered to your home library. If you need help, the library staff can assist you. To search ComCat, visit the website commonwealthcatalog.org ____________________ |
For Kids
Storytime: June: "June Bugs" Every Thursday @ 11 AM. Registration encouraged. BIG STORIES for creative readers and listeners. Thursday, June 2nd at 4:30 PM Afternoon Legos! Drop by on Thursdays from 3 PM to 5 PM for some LEGO fun! Story Fence: Behind the library. Click here for details and make sure to check out the drop down menus for additional stories. BookPage recommendations & general information for kids and young adults - click here. ____________________ Membership Campaign
Ways to Get Involved
*Donate *Volunteer *AmazonSmile *Become a Member YPL is a public library (open to everyone!) but depends on private donations to operate. Please consider a gift to the library, it is a vital part of the community. Thank you! (Click here for ways to give and get involved.) Membership Lists: Please click here for a link to a list of 2021 Campaign Donors. SMILE! smile.amazon.com If you plan on purchasing something from Amazon, be sure to go to smile.amazon.com and click on the Yarmouth Library Association as your charity of choice. Click here for additional information. YPL has received over $600 thanks to patrons who shop through Amazon Smile! Business Sponsors
Please patronize (and thank!) our Business Sponsors! Click here for a list of Business Sponsors. What you might not know... YPL: A privately funded, public library. Click here for a little history and frequently asked questions. |