Mock Tuesday! The Mock Newbery (Gr. 4 and Up)  and the Mock Printz (Gr. 7 and Up) discussions follow the award criteria in selecting the most distinguished titles for children and young adults. Participants must register for each mock session and may participate in one or both of these events. A light dinner will be served at the Newbery. Please note the age restrictions and be mindful that not all titles are suitable for all ages. Parents/Caregivers are solely responsible for reading selections. Students outside the targeted ages may participate with parent or caregiver and YS permission. See Tammy for details.

Mock Tuesday!  The Mock Newbery (Gr. 4 and Up)  and the Mock Printz (Gr. 7 and Up) discussions follow the award criteria in selecting the most distinguished titles for children and young adults. Participants must register for each mock session and may participate in one or both of these events. A light dinner will be served at the Newbery. Please note the age restrictions and be mindful that not all titles are suitable for all ages. Parents/Caregivers are solely responsible for reading selections. Students outside the targeted ages may participate with parent or caregiver and YS permission. See Tammy for details.

Mock Caldecott  for Adults — Likeour other mock book discussion groups, we will follow the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Registration is required

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup for Children 18 Mos to 3 Yrs - This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities.  Registration and regular 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.

Chat & Chew for Gr. 3 and 4 (2nd Graders may join with parent/YS permission.) — Bring a bag lunch, and join us for a book to film discussion. Books are available at the EPL. Registration is required

My FIRST Book Group for Gr. K to 2 — This program invites students and adult caregivers to participate in a discussion of the featured title. Books are available at the EPL. 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 Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club meets once a month.  This month's selection is American Dialogue by Jospeh Ellis.  Everyone is welcome!

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round, starting on July 24.  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 Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

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

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

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.

Spring is for the Birds: Natural History and Conservation of Birds on Cape Cod. 

Birds of the Beach: Shorebirds and Terns, the first sessions of three, focuses on coastal water birds, immigrations, local breeding species and the conservation concerns they face. Bob Prescott is Director of the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

March Book Madness... Where the Books Always Win! Youth Services is participating in a fun reading challenge during the month of March, and readers of all ages — adults, too — are encouraged to participate! The EPL will join public schools and libraries from across the country to celebrate the theme of “The Character’s Journey” in our first March Book Madness Tournament of Books. “The Character’s Journey” was chosen by Tony Keefer and Scott Jones, teachers from Central Ohio who five years ago decided to bring the basketball version of March Madness to the classroom with a bracket- style tournament of books. Want to join the “madness?”

Register with Youth Services by March 6th, and receive your first bracket and ballot. Read the title match-ups, and vote for the book(s) you want to see move to the next round of play. Turn your ballot into Youth Services by the deadline. After each round of voting, the bracket will be updated, and the next round of voting and balloting will begin. The winner of March Book Madness will be announced at the tournament celebration on Saturday, March 30th at 2:00 pm. All participants will be recognized and will be invited to enjoy the ice cream sundae buffet! Tournament books will be available for onsite browsing at the Youth Services desk, or may be requested through CLAMS network. The “Sweet Sixteen” are ready for competition...are you?

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.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Learn to Read Palms. 

Engage in the ancient art of palmistry. The instructor provides a mini reading to each student at the last class. Three sessions. Catherine E. Cullen is an attorney in Family Law and a talented palm reader who loves teaching about her craft.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Road to Appomattox.

Follow Grant’s Overland Campaign through Virginia in 1864 and his pursuit of Lee’s army to the ultimate Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Learn about the assassination of Lincoln and the consequences for the post-war period. FOUR SESSIONS

Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military His- tory and the Theory of War, and an M.A. from Columbia. He has conducted more than 30 student trips to Civil War battlefields.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Putin, Middle East, American Oligarchy.

What Vladimir Putin has accomplished as President of Russia, the Middle East after ISIS. and how the American Oligarchy controls our government. THREE SESSIONS

Stewart Goodwin earned a B.A. from Harvard in Russian History and an M.B.A from Columbia University.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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 Milk Street: Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball. 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.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

From Page to Stage.

Enhance your appreciation of live theatre by understanding the role of the director. This class will read a play and explore the choices a director has to make in bringing a production to fruition. Class limited to 12.

Kay DeFord has more than 40 years of experience teaching, directing and acting

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

Insects - Everything You've Wondered and Never Asked.

First of three sessions, this class will discuss insects harmful to plants and people, including an update on ticks.

Larry Dapsis is an entomologist and Deer Tick Project Coordinator.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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.

Spring is for the Birds: Natural History and Conservation of Birds on Cape Cod. 

Hawks in Flight and Nesting Ospreys.  Since 1998 Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has conducted a hawk watch at Pilgrim Heights in Truro. Discover what we have learned, and about hawks in general.

Joel Wagner specializes in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management, and Environmental
Interpretation with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan.

Character reenactor Jessa Piaia will present a dramatic portrayal of Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) in “A Visit with Isabella Stewart Gardner: America’s First Patroness of the Arts.” The drama is set in 1910, seven years after the opening of Fenway Court, the house-museum which Mrs. Gardner designed and built for her extensive art collection, and willed to the City of Boston upon her demise. A recognized leader of Boston’s emerging salon scene, Mrs. Gardner, with characteristic verve and candor, relates episodes about her luminous circle of family and friends, relives journeys to exotic lands, and shares other potentially scandalous encounters. The portrayal runs approximately 50 minutes in length, with an informal Q&A to follow.

Piaia uses drama to reveal the accomplishments, struggles, and contributions of women to American history. Clad in period attire, she is acclaimed for “recreating history in the fullest sense,” and for using “solid research and compelling writing” in her artistry. She performs at educational institutions, museums, libraries, and social and cultural organizations throughout New England since 1985. Ms. Piaia studied performance at London’s Oval House Theatre and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. She works at the Harvard School for Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Learn to Read Palms. 

Engage in the ancient art of palmistry. The instructor provides a mini reading to each student at the last class. Three sessions. Catherine E. Cullen is an attorney in Family Law and a talented palm reader who loves teaching about her craft.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Road to Appomattox.

Follow Grant’s Overland Campaign through Virginia in 1864 and his pursuit of Lee’s army to the ultimate Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Learn about the assassination of Lincoln and the consequences for the post-war period. FOUR SESSIONS

Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military His- tory and the Theory of War, and an M.A. from Columbia. He has conducted more than 30 student trips to Civil War battlefields.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Putin, Middle East, American Oligarchy.

What Vladimir Putin has accomplished as President of Russia, the Middle East after ISIS. and how the American Oligarchy controls our government. THREE SESSIONS

Stewart Goodwin earned a B.A. from Harvard in Russian History and an M.B.A from Columbia University.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round, starting on July 24.  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.

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.

A drama exploring ancient history, mature love, and human weakness, Antony and Cleopatra marks a crucial moment in Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Four sessions there will be four versions of the play of this powerful drama.

Kerry Brown, Ph.D. University of Delaware, taught Shakespeare to high school students for many years and to adults for the last 15 years in the Eldredge Public Library and Snow Library.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

From Page to Stage.

Enhance your appreciation of live theatre by understanding the role of the director. This class will read a play and explore the choices a director has to make in bringing a production to fruition. Class limited to 12.

Kay DeFord has more than 40 years of experience teaching, directing and acting

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Great American Songbook.

At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Insects - Everything You've Wondered and Never Asked.

Second of three sessions, this class will highlight beneficial insects and how to attract them.

Russell Norton, is an Educator at UMass and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Cooperative Extensions.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Introducing adult trivia night at the EPL!  One of our favorite performers,  Brett Outchcunis aka “Ooch” is joined by his brother Nik for “Challenge! Trivia” at the library.  Brett and Nik have created their own high-tech, interactive version of a trivia competition that appeals to a wide range of ages.  Teams with a minimum of two or maximum of 6 adults are  invited to compete.  Each team must have at least 1 smart phone.  Prizes, snacks and an evening of laughs will be provided!  Registration is encouraged to reserve your table.  Walk-ins will be welcomed on a first-come-first-served basis.     

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.

Spring is for the Birds: Natural History and Conservation of Birds on Cape Cod. 

Studying Songbird Migration Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary recently resumed banding birds. Learn about the role bird banding plays in bird conservation and research.

Mark Faherty, Science Coordinator at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, has worked on research projects across the U.S. He also hosts WCAI’s Weekly Bird Report.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Putin, Middle East, American Oligarchy.

What Vladimir Putin has accomplished as President of Russia, the Middle East after ISIS. and how the American Oligarchy controls our government. THREE SESSIONS

Stewart Goodwin earned a B.A. from Harvard in Russian History and an M.B.A from Columbia University.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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.  The selection for April is Second Epilogue to War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.

A drama exploring ancient history, mature love, and human weakness, Antony and Cleopatra marks a crucial moment in Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Four sessions there will be four versions of the play of this powerful drama.

Kerry Brown, Ph.D. University of Delaware, taught Shakespeare to high school students for many years and to adults for the last 15 years in the Eldredge Public Library and Snow Library.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

From Page to Stage.

Enhance your appreciation of live theatre by understanding the role of the director. This class will read a play and explore the choices a director has to make in bringing a production to fruition. Class limited to 12.

Kay DeFord has more than 40 years of experience teaching, directing and acting

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Great American Songbook.

At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

Insects - Everything You've Wondered and Never Asked.

The last of three sessions, this class will focus on butterflies and the essential role of insects in the ecosystem.

Joseph Dwelly is a long-time volunteer for Mass Audubon and the North American Butterfly Association.

This three week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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 The Man Who Knew Too Much.  A 1934 classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Learn to Read Palms. 

Engage in the ancient art of palmistry. The instructor provides a mini reading to each student at the last class. Three sessions. Catherine E. Cullen is an attorney in Family Law and a talented palm reader who loves teaching about her craft.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Road to Appomattox.

Follow Grant’s Overland Campaign through Virginia in 1864 and his pursuit of Lee’s army to the ultimate Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Learn about the assassination of Lincoln and the consequences for the post-war period. FOUR SESSIONS

Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military His- tory and the Theory of War, and an M.A. from Columbia. He has conducted more than 30 student trips to Civil War battlefields.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.

In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.

John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.

This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round, starting on July 24.  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.

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.

A drama exploring ancient history, mature love, and human weakness, Antony and Cleopatra marks a crucial moment in Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Four sessions there will be four versions of the play of this powerful drama.

Kerry Brown, Ph.D. University of Delaware, taught Shakespeare to high school students for many years and to adults for the last 15 years in the Eldredge Public Library and Snow Library.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

From Page to Stage.

Enhance your appreciation of live theatre by understanding the role of the director. This class will read a play and explore the choices a director has to make in bringing a production to fruition. Class limited to 12.

Kay DeFord has more than 40 years of experience teaching, directing and acting

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Great American Songbook.

At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

Archeologist Craig Chartier is back again after another year of excavations at the William Nickerson Homesite.  The project was initiated by the Nickerson Family Association in 2016, and the first dig resulted in the discovery of the original homesite of William and Anne Nickerson in 2017. So far Craig and his crew have found evidence of blacksmithing, pieces of pottery from Europe, tobacco pipes, and evidence that the Nickerson household was using Native American pots. Learn about the the search, the discovery, and the potential of this very significant piece of Chatham's history. 

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 Evolution of the String Quartet: From Hayden to Carter.

Join us on a journey through the development of the string quartet through the centuries, with a focus on the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Carter, and more. Four sessions.

Matthew Scinto is the founder and conductor of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra; he also conducts throughout New England. He received his doctorate from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Chatham Poets Read their Favorite Published Poems.  The Friends of the EPL has sponsored "Chatham Reads Poetry" in the month of April (National Poetry Month) for the past 21 years.  If you are interested in reading a poem, please contact program chair John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Refreshments will be served at 2:30.

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.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Road to Appomattox.

Follow Grant’s Overland Campaign through Virginia in 1864 and his pursuit of Lee’s army to the ultimate Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Learn about the assassination of Lincoln and the consequences for the post-war period. FOUR SESSIONS

Michael McNaught earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Oxford University, where he specialized in Military His- tory and the Theory of War, and an M.A. from Columbia. He has conducted more than 30 student trips to Civil War battlefields.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.

In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.

John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.

This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club meets once a month.  This month's selection is The Children Act by Ian McEwan.  Everyone is welcome!

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.

A drama exploring ancient history, mature love, and human weakness, Antony and Cleopatra marks a crucial moment in Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Four sessions there will be four versions of the play of this powerful drama.

Kerry Brown, Ph.D. University of Delaware, taught Shakespeare to high school students for many years and to adults for the last 15 years in the Eldredge Public Library and Snow Library.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Learning Series: The Hungry Traveler Film Series Visiting New Lands Via Their Kitchens 

Five sessions at the Orpheum Theater

Carol Yindra will once again lead a culinary tour via documentary films. This grand tour will include Cuba, the Napa Valley, the Philippines,and Provincetown. Expert commentary will be provided at most of the sessions, and food samples will be available after each screening. Due to the cost of five films and the food, the suggested donation is $25.00.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

From Page to Stage.

Enhance your appreciation of live theatre by understanding the role of the director. This class will read a play and explore the choices a director has to make in bringing a production to fruition. Class limited to 12.

Kay DeFord has more than 40 years of experience teaching, directing and acting

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Great American Songbook.

At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Babies and Books: a PreWee Infant Storytime for Parents/ Caregivers and Newborn to Pre-crawling Infants - It's never too early to share the love of reading with a child.  This six week series of classes will include an age appropriate read-aloud, songs, bounces, chants and fingerplays.  In addition, early literacy tips and resources will be shared each week.  The "storytime" portion will last approximately 20 minutes with parents/caregivers and infants invited to remain until 12:35 for informal social/play time.  Registration is required for this six-week session.

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 Evolution of the String Quartet: From Hayden to Carter.

Join us on a journey through the development of the string quartet through the centuries, with a focus on the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Carter, and more. Four sessions.

Matthew Scinto is the founder and conductor of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra; he also conducts throughout New England. He received his doctorate from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

This month's selection for the Book to Film Discussion Group is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.

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.

Ireland's Troubled Past and Present.

Go on a journey of 220 years filtered through the lens of six developments: the famine, the rise of nationalism, the quest for independence, the Northern Ireland tangle, financial collapse and the effects of Brexit. SIX SESSIONS

Richard Finnegan is a prominent professor of Political Science and International Studies at Stonehill College and President of The Eire Society of Boston.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Inside the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Learn about the country’s premier summer college league, which is more than Norman Rockwell-like nights at the ballpark. Major league alumni will be featured in session one, which will also cover league history, development, operations and organization.

Mike Geylin, general manager of the Chatham Anglers, will lead the discussions. Stewart Hesch, assistant GM and facilities director, will provide perspective.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.

In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.

John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.

This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Golf at Eastward Ho! Short Game School.

Clubs will be provided for those who need them. Golf attire is required. Class is held at Eastward Ho!

Andy Walkley is a PGA Assistant Professional at Eastward Ho! and has been honored by the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA for his teaching skills

This two week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Golf at Eastward Ho! Short Game School.

Clubs will be provided for those who need them. Golf attire is required. Class is held at Eastward Ho!
Andy Walkley is a PGA Assistant Professional at Eastward Ho! and has been honored by the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA for his teaching skills

This two week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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 Cook Like a Pro: Recipes & Tips for Home Cooks by Ina Garten. 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.

Learning Series: The Hungry Traveler Film Series Visiting New Lands Via Their Kitchens 

Five sessions at the Orpheum Theater

Carol Yindra will once again lead a culinary tour via documentary films. This grand tour will include Cuba, the Napa Valley, the Philippines,and Provincetown. Expert commentary will be provided at most of the sessions, and food samples will be available after each screening. Due to the cost of five films and the food, the suggested donation is $25.00.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

The Great American Songbook.

At the Chatham Community Center for five sessions, this ongoing course reviews the lives and songs of composers and lyricists of the Songbook including: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, and John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

John Whelan, B.S., is the host of an oldies rock and roll show on WOMR-FM radio. Steve Bornemeier, M.A., has taught many adult education classes locally. Five years ago, they teamed up to present the Great American Songbook.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Smart Strategies for Updating Your Home.

This first session will cover Creating Your Dream Kitchen by exploring trends in kitchen design and new materials and finishes, layout factors, costs, and surviving the renovation process.

Madeleine Bickert, M.B.A., is the lead interior designer of Decor Rx. She is a frequent contributor on design topics to Cape Cod newspapers and magazines.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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 Evolution of the String Quartet: From Hayden to Carter.

Join us on a journey through the development of the string quartet through the centuries, with a focus on the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Carter, and more. Four sessions.

Matthew Scinto is the founder and conductor of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra; he also conducts throughout New England. He received his doctorate from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Were Cape Cod sea captains involved in the slave trade? Meadow Hilley of Brewster has uncovered an intriguing story that she believes points to a Brewster sea captain dealing in slaves. In her talk entitled “The Diseased Ship, the Sea Serpent and the Destroying Angel: Cape Cod Sea Captains and the Slave Trade” she will explore the tale. When Elijah Cobb sailed the Ten Brothers into Boston harbor in July 1819, he completed the last leg of a triangular journey that had taken him and his crew from New England to West Africa to the West Indies and home again over the course of ten trying months. Drawing on local archival sources and a growing body of scholarly research on the region’s participation in the Atlantic slave economy, Meadow Hilley will consider the Ten Brothers incident within the broader context of Cape Cod’s commerce with Africa and the West Indies over the centuries.

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.

Ireland's Troubled Past and Present.

Go on a journey of 220 years filtered through the lens of six developments: the famine, the rise of nationalism, the quest for independence, the Northern Ireland tangle, financial collapse and the effects of Brexit. SIX SESSIONS

Richard Finnegan is a prominent professor of Political Science and International Studies at Stonehill College and President of The Eire Society of Boston.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Spanish Conversation.

Discover the joy of knowing enough Spanish to pronounce words correctly, make polite conversation, and form basic questions and sentences. Cindy Doutrich is a Ph.D. from Penn State who taught language at the college level for over 30 years.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Inside the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Learn about the country’s premier summer college league, which is more than Norman Rockwell-like nights at the ballpark. Major league alumni will be featured in session one, which will also cover league history, development, operations and organization.

Mike Geylin, general manager of the Chatham Anglers, will lead the discussions. Stewart Hesch, assistant GM and facilities director, will provide perspective.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.

In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.

John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.

This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Golf at Eastward Ho! Short Game School.

Clubs will be provided for those who need them. Golf attire is required. Class is held at Eastward Ho!

Andy Walkley is a PGA Assistant Professional at Eastward Ho! and has been honored by the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA for his teaching skills

This two week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Golf at Eastward Ho! Short Game School.

Clubs will be provided for those who need them. Golf attire is required. Class is held at Eastward Ho!
Andy Walkley is a PGA Assistant Professional at Eastward Ho! and has been honored by the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA for his teaching skills

This two week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

Chatham Chat!  An English Lanuage Conversation Class will run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, year round, starting on July 24.  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.

Learning Series: The Hungry Traveler Film Series Visiting New Lands Via Their Kitchens 

Five sessions at the Orpheum Theater

Carol Yindra will once again lead a culinary tour via documentary films. This grand tour will include Cuba, the Napa Valley, the Philippines,and Provincetown. Expert commentary will be provided at most of the sessions, and food samples will be available after each screening. Due to the cost of five films and the food, the suggested donation is $25.00.

This five week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Metal Detective: Treasures Lost and Friendships Found by Alan Rothman.  Alan Rothman followed in his father's footsteps, becoming an accountant and tax preparer, in a practice that specializes in working with professional athletes from all corners of the sporting world. But a gift from his four children was the impetus for his new hobby. The metal detector was the gift that created a form of addiction for the search of treasures lost and friendships found. Now, in his spare time, he is following in his own footsteps-scouring beaches from Cape Cod to Hawaii as The Metal Detective. In this collection of warm and witty vignettes, Rothman muses on the best treasures he's found while metal detecting; namely the people, the conversations, and the instant kinship his trusty detector has helped him attract.

The Chatham Poets Group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to read and share their work while offering gentle critiquing.  The only “rule” is that you can’t say anything bad about your own writing.  John Poignand, published poet and longtime student of Peter Saunder’s Poetry and Prose Learning Series course, will facilitate. Contact John Poignand at 774-810-0610 for details or more information.  Everyone is welcome. 

Smart Strategies for Updating Your Home.

In this second session, Mixing Colors and Patterns for a Dynamic Decor, learn techniques for coordinating the right fabrics, furniture finishes, flooring, rugs, window treatments and wall colors.

Madeleine Bickert, M.B.A., is the lead interior designer of Decor Rx. She is a frequent contributor on design topics to Cape Cod newspapers and magazines.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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 Evolution of the String Quartet: From Hayden to Carter.

Join us on a journey through the development of the string quartet through the centuries, with a focus on the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Carter, and more. Four sessions.

Matthew Scinto is the founder and conductor of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra; he also conducts throughout New England. He received his doctorate from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting.

This course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

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 Sullivan's Travels.  A 1941 classic directed by Preston Sturges

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.

Ireland's Troubled Past and Present.

Go on a journey of 220 years filtered through the lens of six developments: the famine, the rise of nationalism, the quest for independence, the Northern Ireland tangle, financial collapse and the effects of Brexit. SIX SESSIONS

Richard Finnegan is a prominent professor of Political Science and International Studies at Stonehill College and President of The Eire Society of Boston.

This four week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the Library.

The Triumph of the Suffrage Movement: 1848-1920.

In August, 1920 Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, thereby giving American women the right to vote in all elections. The struggle to achieve this right began in the late 18th Century. Learn about the events and the individuals involved, from the Seneca Falls Conference in 1848 until the victory of 1920.

John Kennedy, Ed.D., has taught history at every level from high school to graduate school.

This six week course is part of the Spring 2019 Learning Series Program presented by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library.  You can download a  Brochure from our website or register at the 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.  The selection for May is The Man Who Would Be King  by Rudyard Kipling. For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or rickpikecapecod@yahoo.com.

The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book club meets once a month.  This month's selection is There There by Tommy Orange.  Everyone is welcome!