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June 2024
The Adventure Begins: Teen Summer Program
Register today for the Teen Summer Program at the Mathews Memorial Library! This free program is daily from 10 am- 2 pm, and open to ages 12-17. There will be many activities, including: nature safety, learning to LARP, cosplay social, archery, Library Olympics, fantasy writing & art, tips for reading to learn, games & crafts, and making new friends!
Find out more »July 2024
The Adventure Begins @ the Library!
Join the fun with the Mathews Memorial Library's The Adventure Begins summer programs! From Adventures in Nature, to Adventures in Imagination, Adventures in Travel and Adventures Close to Home, there's something for everyone! Activities include Lemonade Lectures, Tales to be Told, Discovery Days and Creative Activities- check out the list below to see the offerings, dates and times, and contact the Library to register. All activities are free. *REGISTRATION FOR TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENTS IS FOR AGES 6-12 ONLY/…
Find out more »The Adventure Begins: C2K Camp Week
Join the Coalition4Kids in their summer camp at the Mathews Memorial Library and the Bay School Community Arts Center, for ages 6-12! This free camp runs from 10 am - 4 pm daily, and starts each day with activities at the Library, before heading to the Bay School for the afternoon after lunch! Register by July 5th at the library!
Find out more »August 2024
Teen Writer’s Workshop
Join the Mathews Memorial Library for a Creative Writing Workshop and author talk with Shannon Dunlop, author of Right Here, Right Now. Free and open to youth ages 12-18!
Find out more »National Night Out 2024
National Night Out will be held on the football field of Mathews High School with games, music, food trucks, sno-cones and more. This event is held across the county to build relationships between families in our community and law enforcement.
Find out more »Ice Cream, Art & Drama
Ice Cream Social 11 AM-3 PM Beat the heat with something sweet! $10 for a handmade ceramic bowl filled with your choice of ice cream and toppings to help Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild raise money for improvements to our pottery studio. Kids' Art Show and Market 10 AM-3 PM Explore and celebrate the work of our next generation of artists! All work was created in our Summer Art Camps. Student vendors also will be selling their work! Artisan…
Find out more »September 2024
October 2024
Howl-A-Palooza
Goosebumps @ the Library Party, followed by Main Street Trick or Treat! Head to the library for creepy crafts, ghoulish games, scary snacks, and a costume contest, and then head out to Main Street for a Trick or Treat Parade! The winners of the Jack-O'-Lantern contest will be announced at 2 pm.
Find out more »Mathews Chapel UMC & LIFT Mathews Trunk or Treat
Head over to Mathews Chapel for their Trunk or Treat event!
Find out more »Mathews Baptist Church’s Trunk or Treat
Join Mathews Baptist for its annual Trunk or Treat!
Find out more »November 2024
Mathews Music Department’s Dinner & A Show
Join the Mathews Music Department for Dinner and A Show, in the Thomas Hunter/ MES Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 per adult, and $5 for children 5-12. Children under 5 eat free! Purchase tickets from a music student, or from the Mathews High front office, or by emailing [email protected]!
Find out more »Christmas Comes to Gwynn’s Island
Join us on Gwynn’s Island to kick-off your Holiday Season! During this free event, see the educational exhibits that portray our rich history. As the oldest museum in Mathews County, we offer a unique perspective on the founding of our country. The GI Museum is truly a gem. The GI Museum will be decorated inside and out for Christmas, offering several locations for family photos. Santa will be on hand and holiday music will set the mood. There will be…
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