Felix Mendelssohn is rightfully considered one of history’s greatest composers. His sister, Fanny, is arguably another one. Sadly, as a 19th- century woman, her musical talent was never recognized. Her only public success came with music published under Felix’s name. This course will explore the lives and compositions of this talented sibling duo.

Joe Marchio, Music Director of both the Chatham Chorale and the First Congregational Church of Chatham, holds degrees from the College of Wooster, Yale University, and Boston Conservatory.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This program takes place at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham.

This three-week course addresses: Week 1: The formation of political parties. Was it always so contentious? Week 2: Politics in the New Republic Week 3: The Elections of 1796 and 1800

Meg Mahoney is the retired Chair of the History Department at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT. She was a recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Grant through Yale University to study in Ghana with the charge of creating curriculum for the teaching of Africa here in the United States.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

We are excited to welcome back author Peter Abrahams, who will talk about his latest book, Heart of Barkness.  Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-award winning author of thirty-eight novels, including The Right Side, The Fan, A Perfect Crime, and the Echo Falls series for younger readers. Under his pen name, Spencer Quinn, he writes the New York Times bestselling Chet and Bernie series as well as the Queenie and Arthur series for younger readers.  Mr. Abrahams was born in Boston, graduated from Williams College, and lives on Cape Cod. You can visit him at peterabrahams.com.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

Are vampire bats real? What is echolocation? How loud  is it? Why can't we hear it? Former educator and children’s librarian Jerry Schneider will introduce bats of all kinds, moving beyond the stereotypes to understanding the vital role bats play in our environment. Following the program, participants of all ages are welcome to create hand-dyed bat t-shirts to bring home. (Participants must bring a pre-washed or light colored T-shirt).

Our Classic Film Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm. The film group will be led by Librarian Samuel Rome, who is able to combine his love of film with his love of books. Get ready for some good movies, good discussions and good company! Everyone is welcome to join, no registration is needed.

This month's selection is The Man Who Haunted Himself.  A 1970 classic directed by Basil Dearden.

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 Complete Financial Management Workshop - Whether you are planning for or living in retirement, are you financially ready for more than a thirty-year retirement? This workshop focuses on strategies to help improve your financial well-being. It covers cash and risk management, investment concepts, tax and retirement planning, and estate conservation. A workbook is included.

Michael Garrison, ChFC®, CFP® and Greenleaf Garrison, M.A., CFP® are Certified Financial Planner™ practitioners. Michael is CEO of Garrison Financial, Inc. in Chatham, helping individuals achieve their financial goals for 35 years. Greenleaf has a Mental Health Counseling background, applying his unique skill set to help others.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.   A $15 donation per course is suggested.  Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course will examine many of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa from their colonization during the “Scramble for Africa” to their emergence as independent nations in the 1960s, with subsequent successes and failures. Among those studied will be Nigeria, the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military History and the Theory of War. As a teen, he spent three years living in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), where his interest in African history and politics developed.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

The great adversary of Western literature, the Devil, appears in Dante’s Inferno and Milton’s Paradise Lost. We will examine the characterization of the Devil in each epic, and the art inspired by these epics. Bring copies of Dante’s Inferno (translated by John Ciardi) and Paradise Lost to class.

Francis J. Smith is a Fulbright Scholar, former lecturer in the Classics at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and 1985 MA Teacher of the Year. The former head of Classics and Modern Languages at Wayland HS, he was featured in the PBS documentary Great Teachers of America.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines.  The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their English.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited to 5 people.  For registration and questions, please contact Amy Andreasson 508-945-5170.

Felix Mendelssohn is rightfully considered one of history’s greatest composers. His sister, Fanny, is arguably another one. Sadly, as a 19th- century woman, her musical talent was never recognized. Her only public success came with music published under Felix’s name. This course will explore the lives and compositions of this talented sibling duo.

Joe Marchio, Music Director of both the Chatham Chorale and the First Congregational Church of Chatham, holds degrees from the College of Wooster, Yale University, and Boston Conservatory.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This program takes place at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham.

This course, looking at the 1970s-90s, features the music of Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin. We will examine some of the profound changes to the music business during this period.

John Whelan, a retired stockbroker, writes a monthly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle and hosts an Oldies Rock and Roll show on WOMR-FM. 

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course takes place at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham.

Early Release Lego Block Party!for Gr. K to 4 — Join friends and share your enthusiasm for building. This is an early release day, so a light snack will be provided. Registration is required.

This three-week course addresses: Week 1: The formation of political parties. Was it always so contentious? Week 2: Politics in the New Republic Week 3: The Elections of 1796 and 1800

Meg Mahoney is the retired Chair of the History Department at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT. She was a recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Grant through Yale University to study in Ghana with the charge of creating curriculum for the teaching of Africa here in the United States.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

Jr. Friends Mtg. for Students in Gr. 5 & Up — If you want to help out in Youth Services, we are looking for tweens & teens to work on projects and plan upcoming tween/teen programming. No registration is required.

My FIRST (Families Invited to Read and Share Together) Book Group for Students in Gr. K to 2 — This program invites students and adult caregivers to chat about the featured title in a group setting and to participate in a “story stretching” follow-up activity. Books are available at the EPL and should be read prior to the meeting date. Registration is required.

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 Complete Financial Management Workshop - Whether you are planning for or living in retirement, are you financially ready for more than a thirty-year retirement? This workshop focuses on strategies to help improve your financial well-being. It covers cash and risk management, investment concepts, tax and retirement planning, and estate conservation. A workbook is included.

Michael Garrison, ChFC®, CFP® and Greenleaf Garrison, M.A., CFP® are Certified Financial Planner™ practitioners. Michael is CEO of Garrison Financial, Inc. in Chatham, helping individuals achieve their financial goals for 35 years. Greenleaf has a Mental Health Counseling background, applying his unique skill set to help others.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.   A $15 donation per course is suggested.  Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

The BWC, one of the world’s oldest nonproliferation treaties, entered into force in 1975. The participating 182 countries agreed never to develop, produce, or stockpile biological or toxic agents. Unfortunately, the BWC treaty had a problem: it did not require countries to show their work was legitimate.

Dr. Betsy Sanders was a member of the U.S. Delegation negotiating a BWC protocol requiring annual declarations of relevant facilities and research projects. She also was a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

The great adversary of Western literature, the Devil, appears in Dante’s Inferno and Milton’s Paradise Lost. We will examine the characterization of the Devil in each epic, and the art inspired by these epics. Bring copies of Dante’s Inferno (translated by John Ciardi) and Paradise Lost to class.

Francis J. Smith is a Fulbright Scholar, former lecturer in the Classics at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and 1985 MA Teacher of the Year. The former head of Classics and Modern Languages at Wayland HS, he was featured in the PBS documentary Great Teachers of America.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

The selection for this month's Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club is Fly Girls: how five daring women defied all odds and made aviation history by Keith O'Brien.  Everyone is welcome

Felix Mendelssohn is rightfully considered one of history’s greatest composers. His sister, Fanny, is arguably another one. Sadly, as a 19th- century woman, her musical talent was never recognized. Her only public success came with music published under Felix’s name. This course will explore the lives and compositions of this talented sibling duo.

Joe Marchio, Music Director of both the Chatham Chorale and the First Congregational Church of Chatham, holds degrees from the College of Wooster, Yale University, and Boston Conservatory.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This program takes place at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham.

This course, looking at the 1970s-90s, features the music of Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin. We will examine some of the profound changes to the music business during this period.

John Whelan, a retired stockbroker, writes a monthly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle and hosts an Oldies Rock and Roll show on WOMR-FM. 

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course takes place at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham.

This three-week course addresses: Week 1: The formation of political parties. Was it always so contentious? Week 2: Politics in the New Republic Week 3: The Elections of 1796 and 1800

Meg Mahoney is the retired Chair of the History Department at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT. She was a recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Grant through Yale University to study in Ghana with the charge of creating curriculum for the teaching of Africa here in the United States.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

This workshop presents the possibilities inherent in painting in a miniature format. We will produce both seascapes and landscapes using watercolor almost exclusively. Painting size will be two inches by three inches. No prior experience in watercolor is required. Watercolor paper will be provided, but all participants should bring a watercolor tray or tubes and a minimum of two brushes, a number 2 and a number 0 brush for fine detail. Class limited to 12.

DeWayne Stallings, M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design, is a master teacher who has been painting miniatures for approximately 25 years.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is Life of Pi by Yann Martel.  Books will be available at the library prior to the screening. Everyone is welcome!

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 Complete Financial Management Workshop - Whether you are planning for or living in retirement, are you financially ready for more than a thirty-year retirement? This workshop focuses on strategies to help improve your financial well-being. It covers cash and risk management, investment concepts, tax and retirement planning, and estate conservation. A workbook is included.

Michael Garrison, ChFC®, CFP® and Greenleaf Garrison, M.A., CFP® are Certified Financial Planner™ practitioners. Michael is CEO of Garrison Financial, Inc. in Chatham, helping individuals achieve their financial goals for 35 years. Greenleaf has a Mental Health Counseling background, applying his unique skill set to help others.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.   A $15 donation per course is suggested.  Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

2019 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S.; 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Richard Finnegan documented the fight to expand women’s rights in Ireland. He connects the issues confronting the Irish women’s rights movement to the on- going struggles for women’s rights in Europe and the United States.

Richard Finnegan is a semi-retired professor of political science and international studies at Stonehill College where he taught for more than 40 years. He is coauthor of the book Women and Public Policy in Ireland.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

French opera, with its big choruses, grand ballets, and intricate plots differs significantly from Italian opera. Its emphasis on drama and refinement set it apart from the Italian focus on singing acrobatics. We will discuss the development of French opera, including selections from great composers both French (Bizet and Gounod), and others (Offenbach, Verdi and Salieri).

Chris Allen performed with the New York City Opera and regional opera companies. He sings and solos with the Chatham Chorale and the Chatham Music Club.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

The great adversary of Western literature, the Devil, appears in Dante’s Inferno and Milton’s Paradise Lost. We will examine the characterization of the Devil in each epic, and the art inspired by these epics. Bring copies of Dante’s Inferno (translated by John Ciardi) and Paradise Lost to class.

Francis J. Smith is a Fulbright Scholar, former lecturer in the Classics at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and 1985 MA Teacher of the Year. The former head of Classics and Modern Languages at Wayland HS, he was featured in the PBS documentary Great Teachers of America.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Attention all cookbook lovers! We invite you to join Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library. We will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month to taste recipes and discuss cookbooks! Each month we will choose a cookbook. You let us know which recipe you will cook to share with the other members, and then we all meet to taste the recipes and talk about the cookbook and your cooking experience! A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

This month's selection is Cape Cod Chef's Table by John Carafoli. Copies will be available at the library approximately one month in advance. To sign up, please contact Lorna Dzialo at ldzialo@clamsnet.org or by calling the Front Desk 508-945-5170. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

Join Sharleen Luciano for a Holiday Card Making class.  Participants will stamp 4 unique cards and one 3D project.  Nothing says "your special to me" more than a one of a kind handcrafted greeting card.  Your kit will include all the supplies needed to complete the cards, including the envelopes.  Sharleen is an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and owner of www.stampswithshar.com.  Registration is required.

Got stress? This series will discuss the impact of stress on our body, mind, and spirit; the sources of stress in our lives; and the choices we make when trying to survive challenges. Interactive and reflective, the course will cultivate life- enhancing coping skills.

Maria C. (Mary) Mazzer, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC, is a registered nurse with extensive hospital and private-practice experience as an integrative healing practitioner. Board- certified as a holistic nurse and also as a health and wellness nurse coach, she specializes in stress management – because she has none in her life.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course, looking at the 1970s-90s, features the music of Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin. We will examine some of the profound changes to the music business during this period.

John Whelan, a retired stockbroker, writes a monthly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle and hosts an Oldies Rock and Roll show on WOMR-FM. 

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course takes place at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

This workshop presents the possibilities inherent in painting in a miniature format. We will produce both seascapes and landscapes using watercolor almost exclusively. Painting size will be two inches by three inches. No prior experience in watercolor is required. Watercolor paper will be provided, but all participants should bring a watercolor tray or tubes and a minimum of two brushes, a number 2 and a number 0 brush for fine detail. Class limited to 12.

DeWayne Stallings, M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design, is a master teacher who has been painting miniatures for approximately 25 years.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

French opera, with its big choruses, grand ballets, and intricate plots differs significantly from Italian opera. Its emphasis on drama and refinement set it apart from the Italian focus on singing acrobatics. We will discuss the development of French opera, including selections from great composers both French (Bizet and Gounod), and others (Offenbach, Verdi and Salieri).

Chris Allen performed with the New York City Opera and regional opera companies. He sings and solos with the Chatham Chorale and the Chatham Music Club.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

The great adversary of Western literature, the Devil, appears in Dante’s Inferno and Milton’s Paradise Lost. We will examine the characterization of the Devil in each epic, and the art inspired by these epics. Bring copies of Dante’s Inferno (translated by John Ciardi) and Paradise Lost to class.

Francis J. Smith is a Fulbright Scholar, former lecturer in the Classics at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and 1985 MA Teacher of the Year. The former head of Classics and Modern Languages at Wayland HS, he was featured in the PBS documentary Great Teachers of America.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Do you have an unpublished manuscript? Let’s demystify the publishing experience, from formatting to printing options. Advance your work through social media and on- line sites. Explore how to publish E-books, paperbacks, and audiobooks and market them through a variety of publicity ideas.

Sedona Summer is an author, artist, illustrator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She is the author of Free Your Soul, On the Rosy Path, Spunky Sherry Sprite, and Lace, Leather & Love. Sedona has more than 5,000 followers on social media and has successfully published books for children and adults.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their English.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited to 5 people.  For registration and questions, please contact Amy Andreasson 508-945-5170.

Got stress? This series will discuss the impact of stress on our body, mind, and spirit; the sources of stress in our lives; and the choices we make when trying to survive challenges. Interactive and reflective, the course will cultivate life- enhancing coping skills.

Maria C. (Mary) Mazzer, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC, is a registered nurse with extensive hospital and private-practice experience as an integrative healing practitioner. Board- certified as a holistic nurse and also as a health and wellness nurse coach, she specializes in stress management – because she has none in her life.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course, looking at the 1970s-90s, features the music of Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin. We will examine some of the profound changes to the music business during this period.

John Whelan, a retired stockbroker, writes a monthly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle and hosts an Oldies Rock and Roll show on WOMR-FM. 

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course takes place at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

This workshop presents the possibilities inherent in painting in a miniature format. We will produce both seascapes and landscapes using watercolor almost exclusively. Painting size will be two inches by three inches. No prior experience in watercolor is required. Watercolor paper will be provided, but all participants should bring a watercolor tray or tubes and a minimum of two brushes, a number 2 and a number 0 brush for fine detail. Class limited to 12.

DeWayne Stallings, M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design, is a master teacher who has been painting miniatures for approximately 25 years.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

Our Classic Film Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm. The film group will be led by Librarian Samuel Rome, who is able to combine his love of film with his love of books. Get ready for some good movies, good discussions and good company! Everyone is welcome to join, no registration is needed.

This month's selection is Local Hero.  A 1983 classic directed by Bill Forsyth.

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 Complete Financial Management Workshop - Whether you are planning for or living in retirement, are you financially ready for more than a thirty-year retirement? This workshop focuses on strategies to help improve your financial well-being. It covers cash and risk management, investment concepts, tax and retirement planning, and estate conservation. A workbook is included.

Michael Garrison, ChFC®, CFP® and Greenleaf Garrison, M.A., CFP® are Certified Financial Planner™ practitioners. Michael is CEO of Garrison Financial, Inc. in Chatham, helping individuals achieve their financial goals for 35 years. Greenleaf has a Mental Health Counseling background, applying his unique skill set to help others.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.   A $15 donation per course is suggested.  Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

2019 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S.; 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Richard Finnegan documented the fight to expand women’s rights in Ireland. He connects the issues confronting the Irish women’s rights movement to the on- going struggles for women’s rights in Europe and the United States.

Richard Finnegan is a semi-retired professor of political science and international studies at Stonehill College where he taught for more than 40 years. He is coauthor of the book Women and Public Policy in Ireland.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

French opera, with its big choruses, grand ballets, and intricate plots differs significantly from Italian opera. Its emphasis on drama and refinement set it apart from the Italian focus on singing acrobatics. We will discuss the development of French opera, including selections from great composers both French (Bizet and Gounod), and others (Offenbach, Verdi and Salieri).

Chris Allen performed with the New York City Opera and regional opera companies. He sings and solos with the Chatham Chorale and the Chatham Music Club.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

Do you have an unpublished manuscript? Let’s demystify the publishing experience, from formatting to printing options. Advance your work through social media and on- line sites. Explore how to publish E-books, paperbacks, and audiobooks and market them through a variety of publicity ideas.

Sedona Summer is an author, artist, illustrator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She is the author of Free Your Soul, On the Rosy Path, Spunky Sherry Sprite, and Lace, Leather & Love. Sedona has more than 5,000 followers on social media and has successfully published books for children and adults.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines.  The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

The selection for this month's Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club is Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen. Everyone is welcome

Read. Think. Listen. Discuss. This is how literatuare should be enjoyed. Readings and dates of discussion are: 10/8: Nostramo (1904) by Joseph Conrad 10/22: Sons and Lovers (1913) by D. H. Lawrence 11/5: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961) by Muriel Spark 11/19: A House for Mr. Biswas (1961) by V. S. Naipaul

Steve and Jeff Bornemeier taught Novels and Ideas for eleven years at the Snow Library Lifetime Learning Series. The Eldredge Public Library is excited to welcome these experienced presenters.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Got stress? This series will discuss the impact of stress on our body, mind, and spirit; the sources of stress in our lives; and the choices we make when trying to survive challenges. Interactive and reflective, the course will cultivate life- enhancing coping skills.

Maria C. (Mary) Mazzer, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC, is a registered nurse with extensive hospital and private-practice experience as an integrative healing practitioner. Board- certified as a holistic nurse and also as a health and wellness nurse coach, she specializes in stress management – because she has none in her life.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course, looking at the 1970s-90s, features the music of Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Roy Orbison and Aretha Franklin. We will examine some of the profound changes to the music business during this period.

John Whelan, a retired stockbroker, writes a monthly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle and hosts an Oldies Rock and Roll show on WOMR-FM. 

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

This course takes place at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

This workshop presents the possibilities inherent in painting in a miniature format. We will produce both seascapes and landscapes using watercolor almost exclusively. Painting size will be two inches by three inches. No prior experience in watercolor is required. Watercolor paper will be provided, but all participants should bring a watercolor tray or tubes and a minimum of two brushes, a number 2 and a number 0 brush for fine detail. Class limited to 12.

DeWayne Stallings, M.A.E. Rhode Island School of Design, is a master teacher who has been painting miniatures for approximately 25 years.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

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.

Nature changes constantly and not always for the best. Changes can be rapid and are most likely induced by humans. This series looks at endangered species in our natural world, with special focus on prominent environmental threats, their root causes, and possible solutions. We will also examine successful conservation efforts around the world.

Dr. Herb Raffaele is the former Chief of International Conservation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the author of several books about Caribbean natural history including Wildlife of the Caribbean.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

2019 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S.; 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Richard Finnegan documented the fight to expand women’s rights in Ireland. He connects the issues confronting the Irish women’s rights movement to the on- going struggles for women’s rights in Europe and the United States.

Richard Finnegan is a semi-retired professor of political science and international studies at Stonehill College where he taught for more than 40 years. He is coauthor of the book Women and Public Policy in Ireland.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

Do you have an unpublished manuscript? Let’s demystify the publishing experience, from formatting to printing options. Advance your work through social media and on- line sites. Explore how to publish E-books, paperbacks, and audiobooks and market them through a variety of publicity ideas.

Sedona Summer is an author, artist, illustrator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She is the author of Free Your Soul, On the Rosy Path, Spunky Sherry Sprite, and Lace, Leather & Love. Sedona has more than 5,000 followers on social media and has successfully published books for children and adults.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Sometimes a movie reminds you of a significant instance or memory so completely you think you are there again. This extraordinary film series will include The Grey Fox, Lies My Father Told Me, and Strangers in Good Company, among others. Join us for a pleasurable journey to earlier times.

Carol Yindra has been teaching in the Learning Series for many years, and the films she has carefully selected have delighted audiences from the beginning.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their English.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited to 5 people.  For registration and questions, please contact Amy Andreasson 508-945-5170.

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.

Nature changes constantly and not always for the best. Changes can be rapid and are most likely induced by humans. This series looks at endangered species in our natural world, with special focus on prominent environmental threats, their root causes, and possible solutions. We will also examine successful conservation efforts around the world.

Dr. Herb Raffaele is the former Chief of International Conservation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the author of several books about Caribbean natural history including Wildlife of the Caribbean.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

2019 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S.; 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Richard Finnegan documented the fight to expand women’s rights in Ireland. He connects the issues confronting the Irish women’s rights movement to the on- going struggles for women’s rights in Europe and the United States.

Richard Finnegan is a semi-retired professor of political science and international studies at Stonehill College where he taught for more than 40 years. He is coauthor of the book Women and Public Policy in Ireland.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

Sometimes a movie reminds you of a significant instance or memory so completely you think you are there again. This extraordinary film series will include The Grey Fox, Lies My Father Told Me, and Strangers in Good Company, among others. Join us for a pleasurable journey to earlier times.

Carol Yindra has been teaching in the Learning Series for many years, and the films she has carefully selected have delighted audiences from the beginning.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Attention all cookbook lovers! We invite you to join Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library. We will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month to taste recipes and discuss cookbooks! Each month we will choose a cookbook. You let us know which recipe you will cook to share with the other members, and then we all meet to taste the recipes and talk about the cookbook and your cooking experience! A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

This month's selection is A to Z World Food: Special Ocasions. This food database can be access on our website.   Please use your Chatham CLAMS card to log in.   To sign up, please contact Lorna Dzialo at ldzialo@clamsnet.org or by calling the Front Desk 508-945-5170. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard.  Books will be available at the library prior to the screening. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Nature changes constantly and not always for the best. Changes can be rapid and are most likely induced by humans. This series looks at endangered species in our natural world, with special focus on prominent environmental threats, their root causes, and possible solutions. We will also examine successful conservation efforts around the world.

Dr. Herb Raffaele is the former Chief of International Conservation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the author of several books about Caribbean natural history including Wildlife of the Caribbean.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

Sometimes a movie reminds you of a significant instance or memory so completely you think you are there again. This extraordinary film series will include The Grey Fox, Lies My Father Told Me, and Strangers in Good Company, among others. Join us for a pleasurable journey to earlier times.

Carol Yindra has been teaching in the Learning Series for many years, and the films she has carefully selected have delighted audiences from the beginning.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their English.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited to 5 people.  For registration and questions, please contact Amy Andreasson 508-945-5170.

Christopher Setterlund is a 12th-generation Cape Codder and the author of 5 books.  His latest book, Cape Cod Nights: Historic Bars, Clubs and Drinks, was recently featured on WCVB's award-winning show Chronicle and showcases some of the legends of the Cape's nightlife from the last century.  This event will be filled with memories of the Golden Age of Cape Cod nightlife and more, with places like Mill Hill Club, Compass Lounge, Chatham Squire and many others.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

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.

“S” is for Storytime! for Ages 3 to 5 Yrs. — We’re excited to announce the addition of a new storytime to our calendar. This will be a 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that will celebrate picture books, reading and the letters of the alphabet — with a final graduation ceremony for all who attend regularly! A one-time registration is required to ensure materials are prepared and available for each participant.

Sometimes a movie reminds you of a significant instance or memory so completely you think you are there again. This extraordinary film series will include The Grey Fox, Lies My Father Told Me, and Strangers in Good Company, among others. Join us for a pleasurable journey to earlier times.

Carol Yindra has been teaching in the Learning Series for many years, and the films she has carefully selected have delighted audiences from the beginning.

This course is part of the 2019 Fall Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. A $15 donation per course is suggested. Please register at the Eldredge Public Library.

Chatham Great Books Discussion Group is for those who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literarure, philosophy, politics, science, theology and other disciplines.  The group will use the "shared inquiry" approach to book discussion.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

The selection for this month's Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club is Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven. Everyone is welcome

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. — This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, craft and play activities. Registration and consistent attendance is required.

Everyone can write about their own experiences, but do you need tips to make them interesting? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

Our Classic Film Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm. The film group will be led by Librarian Samuel Rome, who is able to combine his love of film with his love of books. Get ready for some good movies, good discussions and good company! Everyone is welcome to join, no registration is needed.

This month's selection is The Red Shoes.  A 1948 classic directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

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? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

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? If you are interesting in joining the memoir group please call John Poignand at 774-810-0610.

This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is African Queen by C.S. Forester.  Books will be available at the library prior to the screening. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Attention all cookbook lovers! We invite you to join Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library. We will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month to taste recipes and discuss cookbooks! Each month we will choose a cookbook. You let us know which recipe you will cook to share with the other members, and then we all meet to taste the recipes and talk about the cookbook and your cooking experience! A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

This month's selection is Dinner for Everyone by Mark Bittman. Copies will be available at the library approximately one month in advance. To sign up, please contact Lorna Dzialo at ldzialo@clamsnet.org or by calling the Front Desk 508-945-5170. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.