Ventress Memorial Library

Public library serving the town of Marshfield, MA.
15 Library Plaza, Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5535

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We no longer use Twitter; this account is a stand-in only. For more information, please visit https://t.co/lgNtCvszA5. Thank you!

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A little bit middle grade, a little bit YA: https://t.co/QWpkucvrQq #ad @Scholastic

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What if we're all just pages in a book?🤔 #thursdaythoughts

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Phase 1 Reopening: Starting Monday June 8, books can be returned to our book drop. On Monday, June 15, we are open for curbside pickup, 10 AM-2 PM (M-F). Visit https://t.co/iIQpvAbMRE for instructions and more info. Questions? Call us at 781-834-5535.

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If you haven't seen this resource (or this video) check it out. Time for Kids is offering free digital access.

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Teaching from home? We see you, we salute you, and we’re here to help. Get TIME for Kids for free: https://t.co/pR7UWFn02Y

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Do not fall for scams during this crisis! This is the most recent one we have seen out there.
Also if you haven't heard STAY AT HOME and WASH YOUR HANDS!

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Every person counts! Information submitted via the census remains private. To do your part, visit https://t.co/WTPuINDSz4.

#wecount #ma2020census #2020census

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Need a wifi hotspot? XFinity is offering free hotspots throughout Marshfield.

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#marshfieldma #greenharbor #freewifi #wifihotspots #coronavirus #xfinity #ventresslibrary #stopthespread

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Hey, rpg fans and newbs alike! We are sharing this FREE resource, courtesy of Roll 20. You can #stopthespread while going on an adventure at home! Wildemount comes from the D&D world of @critical_role. To get started, check out our helpful guide: https://t.co/aX5T7iYXqc.

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Are you looking for some book recommendations? Feel free to ask us here on twitter.

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We just put out free book carts. Please do not take books if you feel unwell, and please keep the handling of books to a minimum, with washed hands only. Enjoy!
#coronavirus #covid19 #freebooks #littlefreelibrary #librarybooks #marshfieldma #ventressmemoriallibrary

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We now have a live list of free resources online to help families and individuals weather the current situation. Books, videos, online learning, economic hardship support and coronavirus information. https://t.co/bswqln2JOI #covid19 #libraryresources #marshfieldma #ventresslib

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We are closed from now until April 1st.⁠ As of now, we are not able to offer curb-side pick up of books. All books on hold will remain at the library.⁠ Please do not place books or any items in the outside book drop. No fines will be charged for overdue items. ⁠#covid19

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Tips on how public libraries can help families during quarentine from @EveryLibrary https://t.co/KfjRol6DZ2

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We asked our younger patrons to vote for their favorite picture books of 2019, and we ended up with an amazing four way tie!

I Want A Dog - Jon Agee
Circle - Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Who Wet My Pants - Bob Shea
If I Built a School - Chris Van Dusen

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Jason Reynolds has been named the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, with a platform of ‘Grab the Mic: Tell Your Story’ https://t.co/CTw4aDDNoX

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Did you know that libraries are visited over 1.3 billion times a year which is 10 times more than MLB (68 million), NFL (17 million), NBA (22 million), Hockey (21 million), and Nascar (4 million) combined?

Read More: https://t.co/lpKtAZZDSu

Via @everylibrary #library #sport

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Did you know that Americans check out over 2.1 billion items from their public library every year? That's an average of 16 items a year for every American or 32 items a year for every card holder.

Here more here: https://t.co/lpKtAZZDSu

Via @everylibrary #library #libraries

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Did you know that millenials use libraries more than any other generation?

Read more facts about libraries here: https://t.co/lpKtAZZDSu

Via @everylibrary #library #libraries #read #reading

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Did you know that more than 172 million Americans have library cards? That means that more than half of the American public has a library card right now.

Read More here: https://t.co/lpKtAZZDSu

Via @everylibrary #library #libraries #librarianship #read #reading #lit #facts