It is the best of times; it is the worst of times. Beautiful weather, fresh sea breezes, beach vistas, fresh corn and tomatoes coming...but then traffic, crowds, and humidity. We get to enjoy our landscape all year long, and now we have the opportunity to share it with visitors. If we're lucky, we can choose when to cross the bridge to the mainland.

The library is ready for summer.   The Cape Cod section has migrated to a corner of the reading room where we feature local information, as well as books on Cape Cod topics. If you have guests, you might like to pick up a brochure about one of our local Yarmouth Port attractions: the Gorey House, the Winslow Crocker House, Bray Farm. We also feature books on hiking, kayaking and birding on Cape Cod. The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth has prepared brochures on its walking trails and historic houses, as well as a self-guided tour of Yarmouth Port's Captains' Mile.

Speaking of history, June brings History Along 6A, jointly sponsored by the YPL and Sturgis Library in Barnstable, from June 7 to June 14.   The programs include lectures, crafts for children, a garden sale, tours of historic buildings, a working blacksmith demonstration and more, and most events are free.

For your librarian who prefers the cold weather of winter, our air conditioning is a blessing.   If the humidity is getting to you, come share the cool with us and then take out a beach book and head to the shore. We look forward to seeing you often.

Happy Summer and Welcome back Everyone! At last things weather-wise are heading in the right direction and I couldn't be happier. It is so wonderful to see all these faces we have been missing for months.

Another thing I am really happy about is our new Lego Club which will begin on June 18th. We requested Lego donations and we got so many that our fledgling club is guaranteed.Boys and girls 5 and older, join us each Wednesday at 5 PM for an hour or so of fun. We will have a different challenge every week if you want to try it - or you can just come in and build your own masterpiece. Either way, we look forward to seeing what you can do. We'll even display them from week to week for everyone to see!   

Of course we will have a Summer Reading Program. You can go online to our website in mid-June for a link to the Sign-Up page. As always, you can also call me during the library's hours of operation and ask your questions or you can email me at: [email protected]

Long Pasture will be doing a hands-on Family Program. We had more than 70 people at our spring program and this one promises to be just as entertaining.( Everyone loves Nature, right? ) Watch our website for the date and sign up early!

I'm looking forward to seeing your face!

Summer is almost here and it is soon to be beach time. This means easy reads to enjoy at the beach. Also I always put away my heavy knitting projects and look for lighter and smaller things to knit. This is the perfect time to begin thinking about what you are going to make for the Library Christmas Stroll knitting sale. That simple hat or pair of mittens is a perfect project when you are sitting under your beach umbrella, listening to the murmur of the waves on the shore. When you finish your item, drop it off at the Yarmouth Port Library and we will store it until the sale.

Also don't forget to pot up those extra plants and flowers for the plant sale and drop off any extra unwanted-but clean-books for the sale before it is too late. July 19th

is just around the corner!!

Stock up on reading for the beach!

More than 4,000 hardcover, paperback and tradebooks,

including best sellers, cookbooks, children's books, and teachers' books,

along with CD's, Tapes and DVD's will be available at bargain prices.

July 19th - 9 AM - 2 PM

DON'T MISS IT!

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ATTENTION LIBRARY GARDENERS!

Plants - named and labeled sun or shade - are needed for the annual Library Plant Sale  

Deliver to the library July 18th or 19th

Need some pots or an extra set of hands? Call Sally Hockenbury @ 508-362-6045

Beautify Yarmouth Port gardens!

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

Friday July 18th

Afternoon: Carry books out and set up book tables

Saturday July 19th

7:30 AM: Carry books out and set up book tables

8:45 AM - 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM: 2 PM: Cashiers, general helpers

2:00 PM Clean up site

Sunday, July 20th

 Dispose of all leftover books

TO HELP: Sign up at the Library

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AROUND THE CORNER BOOKSHOP

Looking for a new title or a favorite author?

Visit the book sale nook "Around the Corner" in the Reading Room.

Many 2011-2013 hardcovers, paperbacks and trade fiction at

BARGAIN PRICES - $1.00 - $3.00

Stock up for cold, winter days or your trip South.

Support the Yarmouth Port Library!

BOOK DONATIONS = $ FOR THE LIBRARY

Please DONATE your used books to the library for our annual July book sale and our ongoing book sale shelf. Some new titles can also go into our library collection. We accept fiction and nonfiction, children's books, cookbooks, travel guides, etc. We also resell CD's and DVD's. We can not accept textbooks, encyclopedias or videotapes. Please drop off any items in good, clean, resalable condition during regular library hours.

The Yarmouth Port Library now has a low vision reader.  The machine allows magnification of printed materials that are projected onto a screen similar to a desktop computer monitor. The machine is at a desk near the circulation area and is available for patrons to use when the library is open.  Staff is available to assist patrons who want to use the machine.  

It is through the generosity of the family of Louis Lavin that the Library has the machine. The Lavins are all Library patrons and Louis loved our library.  

The Yarmouth Port Library Book Club will meet June 18 at 3:00 PM in the Reading Room then not again until September 17. Books are chosen by the group and a discussion takes place for about one hour with refreshments. This is a lively group with many varied opinions and reading interests. Join us; newcomers are always welcome.

June Book Group Selection:

Orphan Train

Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by luck or chance.  Orphan Train is a powerful tale of upheaval and resilience, second chances, and unexpected friendship.   

 September Book Group Selection:

Destiny of the Republic:  A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President

by Candice Millard.

The New York Times bestselling account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the presidency, his assassination and legacy: Garfield was born into poverty, rose to become a scholar, Civil War hero, congressman, and reluctant president who took on the nation's corrupt political establishment.

Architectural Tour with Sarah Jane Porter 

On Wednesday, June 11, there will be 2 Architectural Walking Tours, with Sarah Jane Porter, part of History Along 6A Week.

Ms. Porter has been a Yarmouth resident for over 30 years.  26 years ago, she became a licensed architect, opened her own office, and has been working at it ever since. Quite a few of her projects have been along Route 6A. Among the projects was the recent restoration of the Yarmouth New Church.

There's not a lot of mileage on Route 6A in Yarmouthport. But there is a lot of really rich architecture-one house after another. During the walking tour, a lot of time will be spent in the area where the retail stores are. Those buildings were always used for retail. The way it is now is the way it's always been.

Tours are 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM and are free. Registration at the library is required.

As of May 22nd, the Membership Campaign had raised nearly $41,000.00, modestly exceeding the budgetary goal of $40,000.00, according to Les Peat, Chairman of the Membership Committee. "To date, the total number of personal memberships stands at 336, up about 10% from last year," Peat said, "and the base continues to grow, with a higher percentage of the total coming from gifts of $100.00 or less. Those supporting the Library at the $100.00 Patron level increased once again, as did the number of new members, and the number of business memberships also increased. All of this bodes well for the future of this unique public/private institution."

Because of technical problems of extracting data from our membership records, we are not publishing a supplementary list of members subscribing since February. Instead we will publish a final report, with a list of all members as of June 30th, in the September Yardarm. 

The Yarmouth Port Library has a number of area business sponsors. With each issue of The Yardarm, we profile of one of them to show our appreciation for their support.

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Talin Bookbindery

Talin Bookbindery is a hand bookbinding business owned by Pamela Talin-Bryant and James Talin, a brother and sister partnership, since the late 1970s. They are located at 947 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port and may be reached at 508-362-8144 or [email protected].
 

They specialize in restoration and fine bindings and bind small editions and single books. Some paper mending and paper deacidification is also available. They can work on collectable editions or your favorite cookbook or dictionary. They use the same care and materials whatever the project.

Leather books are restored with imported leathers. For new leather bindings, they have an extensive selection of imported calf and goat. They also have some less expensive domestic leather available. For cloth bindings, they have a large selection of cloths for use in restoration or new bindings. One of their specialties is custom book boxes. Not only do they make boxes for books or paper materials, but also make boxes for presentation coins and other objects.