Drop-in Storyhour Saturdays, July 5th to August 30th (with periodic breaks for performances) at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs. - Join Sarah for a morning of stories, songs, and theme-related activities.  This program targets the younger child; however, older siblings and children are always welcome.  No registration is required.  Note: Our door for storytime will close promptly at 10:30.  If the door is closed, please do not enter the room until the craft portion of the program.

Hungry Little Readers for Children 3 & 4 Yrs. - There are so many outstanding picturebooks that feature food, so we had to create a program to share them with you!  Join Laura for a weekly favorite followed by a food-related activity.  This will be a great opportunity to introduce new foods to timid eaters or to celebrate those who dive in with grand enthusiasm.  Counting, sorting, and playing with our food!  Registration is required.
 

Crafternoon Mondays, July 7th to August 11th at 3:00 for Students in Grades K to 3 - Join Sarah each Monday for a craft that features our weekly theme.  Registrants must be accompanied by an adult companion.  Registration is required.
 

Creature Teachers Presents…Nature in My Backyard for Students in Grades K and Up - The “animal ambassadors” are back for another live animal, educational show featuring creatures from our own backyards.  No registration is required.
 

Literary Jeopardy  Grades 5 to 8 (Reading List Available July 1st) - Game Night Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30
Grab your reading list and be prepared to compete in an actual game of Jeopardy!  Take on the challenge with a partner of your choice or we’ll provide one.  Prizes will be awarded to all participants.  (We suggest “buzzer-finger” exercises, restraint, and above all knowledge of the titles!)  Family, friends and Jeopardy fans are invited and encouraged to attend this annual event to cheer on and support our contestants.  5th graders may join either group depending on their reading comfort and interests.  (Contestants may only participate in one Jeopardy competition.)  Registration is required for contestants, and you must register with a YS staff member.  No registration is required to attend the game night.)
 

The Rhode Island Computer Museum Presents…Robots on the Run for Children 10 Yrs. and Up - This workshop aims to explain basic circuits and the how-to’s of building a simple robot.  Registrants will learn programmable electronics and instruction for making lights blink, motors run, sounds and a lot more.  The RICM pros will share the interactive “Arduino” software used to create sample robots.  If you're are a fellow gadget geek, science nerd, budding engineer or other electronics-obsessed hobbyist, come build a robot with the RICM team. Bring your broken electronics, and we’ll take them apart with you to learn about circuits.  Registration is required.
 

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your Kindle and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your Kindle, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your Kindle Fire and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your Kindle Fire, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your iPad and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your iPad, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

Literary Jeopardy Jr. Grades 3 to 5 (Reading List Available July 1st) - Grab your reading list and be prepared to compete in an actual game of Jeopardy!  Take on the challenge with a partner of your choice or we’ll provide one.  Prizes will be awarded to all participants.  (We suggest “buzzer-finger” exercises, restraint, and above all knowledge of the titles!)  Family, friends and Jeopardy fans are invited and encouraged to attend this annual event to cheer on and support our contestants.  5th graders may join either group depending on their reading comfort and interests.  (Contestants may only participate in one Jeopardy competition.)  Registration is required for contestants, and you must register with a YS staff member.  No registration is required to attend the game night.)
 

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 12 Mos. to 18 Mos. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Rainy Day Family Flick Fridays, July 11th to August 15th at 2:00 for Students in Grades K and Up…IF IT IS RAINING! (Younger children will be admitted with caregiver permission understanding that the selected movie targets older audience members.  Our movies selections are generally PG rated.)
If it’s raining out, it’s “Rainy Day Family Flick” at the EPL!  Bring a bean bag or a pillow, and join us for a family movie celebrating our summer reading theme.  Refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.  No registration is required.  Reminder: if your child is 8 years of age or younger, you must accompany your movie-goer.

Mr. Vinny’s Little Puppet Show for Children 3 Yrs. and Up - Mr. Vinny, a much-loved member of the popular Toe Jam Puppet Band, has a new solo performance featuring a variety of puppets!  Hilarious and high-energy, Mr. Vinny will no doubt be a crowd-pleaser.  No registration is required.

Hungry Little Readers for Children 3 & 4 Yrs. - There are so many outstanding picturebooks that feature food, so we had to create a program to share them with you!  Join Laura for a weekly favorite followed by a food-related activity.  This will be a great opportunity to introduce new foods to timid eaters or to celebrate those who dive in with grand enthusiasm.  Counting, sorting, and playing with our food!  Registration is required.
 

Crafternoon Mondays, July 7th to August 11th at 3:00 for Students in Grades K to 3 - Join Sarah each Monday for a craft that features our weekly theme.  Registrants must be accompanied by an adult companion.  Registration is required.
 

Summer Reading Closing Celebration with Lucky Bob for Families of All Ages - “Superb, Sophisticated, and Stylish!”  Lucky Bob will entertain, mystify and keep you wanting more.  From start to finish, Lucky Bob takes his audience on a roller coaster of laughs, cheers, and smiles.  No registration is required.  All summer readers will be recognized for their efforts immediately following the performance.

Tuesday Night is Tween/Teen Night! Tuesdays, July 1st to August 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 for Students in Grades 5 to 12 - Each week we’ll feature a different activity for our young adult patrons.  Tonights Program:  • Movie Madness  It’s back, and it’s better than ever!  Dress up (or not), but be prepared to shout, throw things, sing, eat and of course, participate!  Hints for the title will be shared throughout the summer.  Bring your own beach chair!

Secrecy in Government and the Keepers of Those Secrets -  Dr. Roger Denk will be here to talk about the evolution of secrecy in the US, from the Continental Congress, through the World Wars and the Cold War.  He will detail some infamous spies since WWII, including Aldrich Ames, John Walker and Edward Snowden.   A timely and fascinating topic about why our government keeps secrets, and why some people are intent on exposing them.

Dr. Denk worked for the U.S. Department of Defense for over 30 years.  His last government assignment was Director of the Defense Personnel Security Center in Monterey CA, where he led a staff of 30 Psychologists and Psychiatrists in the underpinnings of why people commit espionage.  During that time he was a member of the Moynihan Commission, which studied government secrecy and its impacts. After leaving government service  Roger worked at the Arcadia Institute in Alexandra, VA and was a professor of Intelligence and Security at the Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies.  Most recently, Roger was an independent consultant for Adams Security Management Group where he applied real world solutions to complex security problems for a diverse group of government and industry clients.

Roger Denk earned his Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University.

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Author Jacquelin Mendels Birn has written a moving story of her family's remarkable survival in France during the Nazi occupation in WWII.  Her book, A Dimanche Prochain:A Memoir of Survival in World War II France,  is full of details and pictures of her family history before, during and after the war.  Jacqueline, born in Paris in 1935, survived the war with her family in Vichy France.  She then went on to train at the Conservatoire de Musique de Paris, pursuing the cello and obtained a degree in organic Chemistry.  She married Richard Birn in 1958.  Mr. Birn became a US diplomat in the US Foreign Service and the couple and their two children lived all over the world.  After returning to Washington DC in 1978, Jacqueline became a French language and cultural center instructor at the Foreign Service Institute of the Department of State and principal cello of the McLean Symphony Orchestra.  Since her retirement in 2007 she devotes much of her time to Holocaust education

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 12 Mos. to 18 Mos. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Rainy Day Family Flick Fridays, July 11th to August 15th at 2:00 for Students in Grades K and Up…IF IT IS RAINING! (Younger children will be admitted with caregiver permission understanding that the selected movie targets older audience members.  Our movies selections are generally PG rated.)
If it’s raining out, it’s “Rainy Day Family Flick” at the EPL!  Bring a bean bag or a pillow, and join us for a family movie celebrating our summer reading theme.  Refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.  No registration is required.  Reminder: if your child is 8 years of age or younger, you must accompany your movie-goer.

Drop-in Storyhour Saturdays, July 5th to August 30th (with periodic breaks for performances) at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs. - Join Sarah for a morning of stories, songs, and theme-related activities.  This program targets the younger child; however, older siblings and children are always welcome.  No registration is required.  Note: Our door for storytime will close promptly at 10:30.  If the door is closed, please do not enter the room until the craft portion of the program.

Roger Denk will be here to talk about his most recent book (available late Spring 2014), Scatteree.  Scatteree continues the saga of Andy Read, whom we met in Stepping Stones (2007) and Skunk's Neck (2012).  It is now the 1980's; Andy thinks he is retired, living in Chatham.  His brush with enemies from the past, including the KGB, propels him once again into international intrigue.  Complicating things for Andy and his growing family are long buried secrets, many of which are uncovered in this fast-paced thriller.

Many readers will identify with the Cape Cod setting and the characters with whom Andy comes in contact. 

Jr. Friends Appreciation Party Active Volunteers  (Gr. 5-12)  - If you volunteered regularly (above and beyond the CSLP requirements), then this night is all about YOU!  Registration is required.  You must register with Tammy for this event. 

Lego Block Party for Students in Grades 2 to 4 - Are you a Lego Maniac?  Bring your enthusiasm and build something based on our summer theme or take on one of our challenges.  Registration is required.
 

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Tween/Teen Myster Dinner for Students in Grades 5 to 12 -  You are one of the detectives solving this interactive whodunit. 

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 12 Mos. to 18 Mos. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, from July 11th to August 15th for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. with an Adult Companion - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration is required.  This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August.  Speak to Tammy for more information or to see if there is a “visitor” slot available.  (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 25th due to a special performance.)
 

Pitter Patter Puppets for Children Up to 6 Yrs. - Mary Wilson returns with her interactive puppet show for our youngest patrons.  No registration is required.
 

Join the fun when our favorite dance instructor Brett Outchcunis leads us in learning some of the more popular line dances on the party and wedding circuit.  Be ready for a good time, some healthy exercise, and a lot of laughs!  No experience necessary!  Bring the whole family -   All ages can participate.  Free!  Come as you are!

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Drop-in Storyhour Saturdays, July 5th to August 30th (with periodic breaks for performances) at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs. - Join Sarah for a morning of stories, songs, and theme-related activities.  This program targets the younger child; however, older siblings and children are always welcome.  No registration is required.  Note: Our door for storytime will close promptly at 10:30.  If the door is closed, please do not enter the room until the craft portion of the program.

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your Kindle and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your Kindle, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your Kindle Fire and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your Kindle Fire, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

Reference Librarian Amy Andreasson will present instructions for downloading ebooks to your iPad and tips for searching the Clams digital library site. Bring your questions regarding your iPad, or call Amy for an individual appointment (508-945-5170) if you need additional or extended help.

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

The Summer Fiction Writers Group will meet July through September.  The purpose of this group is to help authors improve their fiction writing through polite, diverse and helpful critiques from fellow writers.  This group is limited to 8 members.  Please contact Joe DeRosa (781-799-5640) to sign up or get more information.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

Author event with Mariann Tadmor - who will talk about her fifth book - She Went to Paris.  Walk with Mariann in Paris of the 1920s in the footsteps of some of the great writers of the era.  Visit the cafes where Hemingway wrote, and take a peek at the courtyard apartment where James Joyce edited Ulysses.  Stop by Gertrude Stein's home in rue de Fleurus.  Have a drink on the terrace of the Deux Magots.  Learn how Mariann was inspired to write She Went to Paris and let her tell you something about the process of writing a novel. 

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

The Book to Film Discussion Group will meet to watch and discuss a book and film.  Schedule for 2014-2015 will be decided upon in Fall 2014

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The Book to Film Discussion Group will meet to watch and discuss a book and film.  Schedule for 2014-2015 will be decided upon in Fall 2014

Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, Wife, Mother and First Lady, 1905-1945.  Performer Elena Dodd will bring a personal visit from Mrs.  Roosevelt during the years of her marriage, ending with Franklin's death in 1945.  During this time, Mrs. Roosevelt had a growing involvement in politics, social issues and the media and she gradually emerged as an independent force in both her private and public life.  Ms. Dodd will present a frank and humorous view of her extraordinary adventures.  This will be a 50 minutes performance with time after for questions and discussion.

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The Book to Film Discussion Group will meet to watch and discuss a book and film.  Schedule for 2014-2015 will be decided upon in Fall 2014

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? Is so, call Mal Ward at 508-945-4284

The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.