Eldredge Public Library

Chatham, MA


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Wednesday December 6, 2023
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room
 
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chatham Poets
We are excited to start this new Chatham Poets writing group!  At our initial meeting, we will discuss and decide on various issues such as, whether we want to use a 'prompt' to inspire our works, whether we want to meet EVERY Wednesday or only SOME Wednesdays, whether we want to bring our poems in writing to the group, or simply read them (like the writer's group does), and similar issues that may occur to us.  The group will offer guidance and feedback to all poets.  This group will meet at the Library with an option to join via Zoom.   If you would like to join this group, please contact Amy Andreasson
LOCATION: Friends Room
We are excited to start this new Chatham Poets writing group!  At our initial meeting, we will discuss and decide on various issues such as, whether we want to use a 'prompt' to inspire our works, whether we want to meet EVERY Wednesday or only SOME Wednesdays, whether we want to bring our poems in writing to the group, or simply read them (like the writer's group does), and similar issues that may occur to us.  The group will offer guidance and feedback to all poets.  This group will meet at the Library with an option to join via Zoom.   If you would like to join this group, please contact Amy Andreasson
LOCATION: Friends Room

 
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Friends Room
 
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1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Learning Series Committee Meeting
LOCATION: Friends Room
 
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LEGO Block Party

For Students in Gr. K-4. 
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an afternoon of fun on Monomoy’s Early Release Wednesday. Build LEGO creations, play LEGO games, and enjoy an afterschool snack. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 6 spaces available.

For Students in Gr. K-4. 
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for an afternoon of fun on Monomoy’s Early Release Wednesday. Build LEGO creations, play LEGO games, and enjoy an afterschool snack. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 6 spaces available.

Thursday December 7, 2023
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5:00 PM
Musician Matt York - Holiday Songs
Longtime New England musician Matt York, who has performed here doing the songs of The Highwaymen and also Johnny Cash, will be performing "Songs and Stories - Holiday Songs". The songs will run the gamut from songs that have been around for hundreds of years to more modern Christmas and holiday classics. People are encouraged to sing along if they’d like. The concert is both an hour of stories about the origins of these songs and also performances of them. Registration recommended.
 
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 47 spaces available.
Longtime New England musician Matt York, who has performed here doing the songs of The Highwaymen and also Johnny Cash, will be performing "Songs and Stories - Holiday Songs". The songs will run the gamut from songs that have been around for hundreds of years to more modern Christmas and holiday classics. People are encouraged to sing along if they’d like. The concert is both an hour of stories about the origins of these songs and also performances of them. Registration recommended.
 
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 47 spaces available.

Friday December 8, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wee Read

For walking toddlers - 2.9 year old children and their caregivers.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and play time together during this weekly early literacy program! A one-time registration is required. 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

For walking toddlers - 2.9 year old children and their caregivers.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and play time together during this weekly early literacy program! A one-time registration is required. 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)


 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday December 9, 2023
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10:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Mark Hayden Fineman Memorial Chess Tournament

Come one, come all, this tournament is open to students from kindergarten to Grade 8 going to school in the towns of Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans and Wellfleet. Whether you are brand new to chess or have years of experience, it's worth your while to take a turn at the chess board. All participants will win prizes, with top finishers receiving cash scholarships. Registration begins at 10:15 am. First match is at 10:30 am.  

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall

Come one, come all, this tournament is open to students from kindergarten to Grade 8 going to school in the towns of Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans and Wellfleet. Whether you are brand new to chess or have years of experience, it's worth your while to take a turn at the chess board. All participants will win prizes, with top finishers receiving cash scholarships. Registration begins at 10:15 am. First match is at 10:30 am.  

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall

 
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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Make Your Own Ornaments!

Families with children 3 years old and up are invited to stop by Youth Services for some holiday cheer! We’ll have supplies available to make your own ornament, as well as other festive fun! Registration is not required. (Activity available while supplies last.)

 

LOCATION: Youth Services

Families with children 3 years old and up are invited to stop by Youth Services for some holiday cheer! We’ll have supplies available to make your own ornament, as well as other festive fun! Registration is not required. (Activity available while supplies last.)

 

LOCATION: Youth Services

 
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Carolers

As you stroll down Main Street during Chatham's Christmas by the Sea Stroll, stop by the Library to enjoy the festive holiday music performed by the Cape Cod Carolers.

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

As you stroll down Main Street during Chatham's Christmas by the Sea Stroll, stop by the Library to enjoy the festive holiday music performed by the Cape Cod Carolers.

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Monday December 11, 2023
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday December 12, 2023
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Evolution of Opera

Joe Marchio will take us on a musical journey exploring the history and richness of opera.  From the Baroque era of Handel and Monteverdi to the Classical era of Mozart and Haydn, to the Romantic era of Verdi and Wagner, to the modern opera of Puccini and others, he will explore the sounds and stories of these great composers.     Once again Joe will make music enjoyable and accessible to all regardless of their musical knowledge.

Registration and donation forms are available at the Library front desk and online at www.eldredgelibrary.org/learning-series/. An online donation link is also available on the website

Joe Marchio currently serves as music director of the Chatham Chorale and pastor of First Congregational Church in Chatham. He has performed as an organist throughout the United States and Europe and has also taught Eldredge Library Learning Series courses for many years in addition to programs at a number of other Cape venues.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Joe Marchio will take us on a musical journey exploring the history and richness of opera.  From the Baroque era of Handel and Monteverdi to the Classical era of Mozart and Haydn, to the Romantic era of Verdi and Wagner, to the modern opera of Puccini and others, he will explore the sounds and stories of these great composers.     Once again Joe will make music enjoyable and accessible to all regardless of their musical knowledge.

Registration and donation forms are available at the Library front desk and online at www.eldredgelibrary.org/learning-series/. An online donation link is also available on the website

Joe Marchio currently serves as music director of the Chatham Chorale and pastor of First Congregational Church in Chatham. He has performed as an organist throughout the United States and Europe and has also taught Eldredge Library Learning Series courses for many years in addition to programs at a number of other Cape venues.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

 
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
S is for Storytime

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services
There are 2 spaces available.

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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2:00 PM
Author Stephanie Land

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. Registration required for this virtual program.

When Stephanie Land set out to write her first book, a memoir titled Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, it was later adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid, which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix’s fourth most-watched show in 2021, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie’s escape from poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. 

In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn, including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, and navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties.

LOCATION: Virtual

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. Registration required for this virtual program.

When Stephanie Land set out to write her first book, a memoir titled Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, it was later adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid, which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix’s fourth most-watched show in 2021, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie’s escape from poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. 

In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn, including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, and navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties.

LOCATION: Virtual

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
EPL Novel Writers Group

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendance is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendance is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tween/Teen Night Escape Room

Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games has created a challenging, exciting, magical escape room for students in grades 5-12. Work together to see if you can Escape From The Wizard’s Tower! Follow the journal entries, gather ingredients, & cast spells as you work together to defeat the dastardly wizard. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
The registration period has ended.

Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games has created a challenging, exciting, magical escape room for students in grades 5-12. Work together to see if you can Escape From The Wizard’s Tower! Follow the journal entries, gather ingredients, & cast spells as you work together to defeat the dastardly wizard. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

The registration period has ended.

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
There are 7 spaces available.
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

There are 7 spaces available.

Wednesday December 13, 2023
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mock Caldecott Book Discussion

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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2:00 PM
Author Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick, author of The Justin McGee Trilogy, brings you his latest mystery novel, Forsythia's Ride. Registration recommended.

"After a usual night of heavy drinking, Forsythia finds herself at her best friend’s door step begging for help after she stole her aristocratic boss' briefcase out of frustration. Fear of prosecution forces Fory to seek refuge at the home of an aging, eccentric aunt in the idyllic seaside community of Chatham, Massachusetts. While grateful for taking her in, Fory soon realizes that her reclusive aunt holds many of the same secrets as her father. Chatham also has another new resident with a secret. Stories change on Cape Cod with each tide, but Anna Mobley has information on a decades old myth that is coming to fruition.”

Matt Fitzpatrick grew up in a very politically active and connected Irish-Catholic family. He is a US Coast Guard licensed sea captain on top of having a very successful 25-year career in the investment management industry. He describes his first novel as "Boston Grit." Matt lives on Cape Cod.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 54 spaces available.

Matt Fitzpatrick, author of The Justin McGee Trilogy, brings you his latest mystery novel, Forsythia's Ride. Registration recommended.

"After a usual night of heavy drinking, Forsythia finds herself at her best friend’s door step begging for help after she stole her aristocratic boss' briefcase out of frustration. Fear of prosecution forces Fory to seek refuge at the home of an aging, eccentric aunt in the idyllic seaside community of Chatham, Massachusetts. While grateful for taking her in, Fory soon realizes that her reclusive aunt holds many of the same secrets as her father. Chatham also has another new resident with a secret. Stories change on Cape Cod with each tide, but Anna Mobley has information on a decades old myth that is coming to fruition.”

Matt Fitzpatrick grew up in a very politically active and connected Irish-Catholic family. He is a US Coast Guard licensed sea captain on top of having a very successful 25-year career in the investment management industry. He describes his first novel as "Boston Grit." Matt lives on Cape Cod.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 54 spaces available.

 
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chatham Harwich Newcomers Current Events Discussion Group
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room
Thursday December 14, 2023
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
QS Room Reserved
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room
 
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5:00 PM
Cape Cod: A Beautiful Place to Visit and Photograph
Cape Cod is a beautiful and historic place to visit. It is also filled with incredible places to capture in photographs. 12th generation Cape Codder and author Christopher Setterlund will share some of the spectacular spots to see on the Cape as well as some tips on how to capture the perfect photos of these places for your own collection. Registration is recommended.
 
Christopher Setterlund is a 12th Generation Cape Codder and a 9x published author. His previous books have included travel guides for Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard, as well as looks at Cape Cod's historic restaurants, nightlife, and lodging establishments. He also recently published Searching for the Lady of the Dunes, a true crime book based on the infamous Cape Cod murder. He also hosts the In My Footsteps Podcast.
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 50 spaces available.
Cape Cod is a beautiful and historic place to visit. It is also filled with incredible places to capture in photographs. 12th generation Cape Codder and author Christopher Setterlund will share some of the spectacular spots to see on the Cape as well as some tips on how to capture the perfect photos of these places for your own collection. Registration is recommended.
 
Christopher Setterlund is a 12th Generation Cape Codder and a 9x published author. His previous books have included travel guides for Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard, as well as looks at Cape Cod's historic restaurants, nightlife, and lodging establishments. He also recently published Searching for the Lady of the Dunes, a true crime book based on the infamous Cape Cod murder. He also hosts the In My Footsteps Podcast.
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 50 spaces available.

 
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday December 15, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wee Read

For walking toddlers - 2.9 year old children and their caregivers.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and play time together during this weekly early literacy program! A one-time registration is required. 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

For walking toddlers - 2.9 year old children and their caregivers.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and play time together during this weekly early literacy program! A one-time registration is required. 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)


 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday December 18, 2023
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday December 19, 2023
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
S is for Storytime

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services
There are 2 spaces available.

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FEPL Book Discussion Group

The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book discussion group meet monthly in the Eldredge Public Library.  Everyone is welcome!  This month's selection is Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.  For more information, or to join this group, please email amyandreasson@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Friends Room

The Friends of the Eldredge Public Library book discussion group meet monthly in the Eldredge Public Library.  Everyone is welcome!  This month's selection is Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.  For more information, or to join this group, please email amyandreasson@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Friends Room

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
EPL Novel Writers Group

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendance is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendance is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mock Newbery Discussion Group

The Mock Newbery Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 4 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for children. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more informationor to register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Mock Newbery Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 4 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for children. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more informationor to register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mock Printz Book Discussion Group

The Mock Printz Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 7 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for young adults. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more information, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Mock Printz Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 7 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for young adults. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more information, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Wednesday December 20, 2023
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room
 
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Game Time!

All sorts of silly fun is in store for students in Grades K-4 during this program where we play new games and old favorites, too! Registration is required.

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 10 spaces available.

All sorts of silly fun is in store for students in Grades K-4 during this program where we play new games and old favorites, too! Registration is required.

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 10 spaces available.

Friday December 22, 2023
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday December 23, 2023
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11:00 AM
Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Sunday December 24, 2023
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Monday December 25, 2023
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Closed for the Holiday
LOCATION: Eldredge Public Library
 
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Tuesday December 26, 2023
 
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Wednesday December 27, 2023
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Thursday December 28, 2023
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

 
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Drop-In LEGO Play

Looking for a way to pass the time during school vacation? Students in Grades K-4 and their grown-ups can stop by the library for open play LEGO time. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Looking for a way to pass the time during school vacation? Students in Grades K-4 and their grown-ups can stop by the library for open play LEGO time. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

 
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Banned and Challenged Book Discussion Group

Banned and Challenged Book Discussion Are you curious, confused, or concerned about the recent increase in book challenges featured in the news? This is an opportunity to weigh in on what's happening across the country in both school and public libraries, followed by a discussion of a monthly featured title. We will meet in person for this discussion. All perspectives are welcome; there is no right or single solution, however respect for all viewpoints and respect for each registrant is paramount to a successful dialogue. Contact Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org for more information or to register. This program is intended for an adult audience, however teens with parent/caregiver permission may join. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Banned and Challenged Book Discussion Are you curious, confused, or concerned about the recent increase in book challenges featured in the news? This is an opportunity to weigh in on what's happening across the country in both school and public libraries, followed by a discussion of a monthly featured title. We will meet in person for this discussion. All perspectives are welcome; there is no right or single solution, however respect for all viewpoints and respect for each registrant is paramount to a successful dialogue. Contact Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org for more information or to register. This program is intended for an adult audience, however teens with parent/caregiver permission may join. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday December 29, 2023
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday December 30, 2023
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Seasonal StoryWalk®

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Enjoy some fresh air, family time, and a great story as you stroll through our seasonal picture book StoryWalk® on the library’s front lawn. Available all day. Registration is not required. 

LOCATION: EPL Front Lawn

Tuesday January 2, 2024
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

Friday January 5, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday January 6, 2024
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Book to Film Discussion

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Monday January 8, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday January 9, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Attention all cookbook lovers!  We invite you to join our  book group: Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library.  The group will meet the first 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 meet to taste the recipes and talk about the chosen cookbook and your cooking experience!  A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

Copies of the cookbook will be available at the Library about 1 month ahead of the meeting date.  To sign up for each month, please contact Lorna Dzialo @ 508-945-5170 or ldzialo@clamsnet.org.  Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

The cookbook selection for this month is Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Spark Joy Lifestyle - KonMari Method

Please join us for a virtual library collaboration to ring in the New Year and tackle one of the top resolutions - organize and declutter!

Certified KonMari Consultant, Kerry Adams, will lead us through a presentation on what the KonMari Method is and how to successfully implement the method into your life. Grab a notebook and join us from the comfort of your own home.

The KonMari Method of organizing was developed by Marie Kondo, world acclaimed Japanese organizer and author of the best selling books, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, and “Spark Joy”, as well as star of the Netflix series, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”. Rather than discarding things in a negative way, it’s about keeping the things that you love, the things that support your vision for the lifestyle you want. You’ll learn to focus your intention, discover what supports your goals, and respectfully leave behind the things that don’t. It’s simple and life-changing. KonMari teaches that if you properly simplify and organize your home you’ll never have to do it again. Tidying is a special event, not a daily chore, leaving you the time and space to do more of what you love.

Kerry Adams was an early adapter of the KonMari Method of decluttering and simplifying by Marie Kondo. She attended the first instructional program offered in August 2016 and in 2017 became one of the first Certified KonMari Consultants in the world and the first in Massachusetts. She has been guiding clients on their personal journeys to transform their homes from a place of chaos and clutter to one of calm simplicity, lower volume serenity and efficiency through her business The Spark Joy Lifestyle (www.thesparkjoylifestyle.com). Kerry brings a unique perspective to her work as a KonMari consultant based on four decades in the art and design world, hence the tagline, “The Art of an Organized Life”.

This event is made possible in partnership with Centerville Public Library, Chilmark Free Library, Yarmouth Port Library, Vineyard Haven Public Library, Falmouth Public Library, and Provincetown Public Library

Registration is required for this event. A Zoom Webinar link will be sent prior to the event.

LOCATION: Virtual
There are 242 spaces available.

Please join us for a virtual library collaboration to ring in the New Year and tackle one of the top resolutions - organize and declutter!

Certified KonMari Consultant, Kerry Adams, will lead us through a presentation on what the KonMari Method is and how to successfully implement the method into your life. Grab a notebook and join us from the comfort of your own home.

The KonMari Method of organizing was developed by Marie Kondo, world acclaimed Japanese organizer and author of the best selling books, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, and “Spark Joy”, as well as star of the Netflix series, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”. Rather than discarding things in a negative way, it’s about keeping the things that you love, the things that support your vision for the lifestyle you want. You’ll learn to focus your intention, discover what supports your goals, and respectfully leave behind the things that don’t. It’s simple and life-changing. KonMari teaches that if you properly simplify and organize your home you’ll never have to do it again. Tidying is a special event, not a daily chore, leaving you the time and space to do more of what you love.

Kerry Adams was an early adapter of the KonMari Method of decluttering and simplifying by Marie Kondo. She attended the first instructional program offered in August 2016 and in 2017 became one of the first Certified KonMari Consultants in the world and the first in Massachusetts. She has been guiding clients on their personal journeys to transform their homes from a place of chaos and clutter to one of calm simplicity, lower volume serenity and efficiency through her business The Spark Joy Lifestyle (www.thesparkjoylifestyle.com). Kerry brings a unique perspective to her work as a KonMari consultant based on four decades in the art and design world, hence the tagline, “The Art of an Organized Life”.

This event is made possible in partnership with Centerville Public Library, Chilmark Free Library, Yarmouth Port Library, Vineyard Haven Public Library, Falmouth Public Library, and Provincetown Public Library

Registration is required for this event. A Zoom Webinar link will be sent prior to the event.

LOCATION: Virtual

There are 242 spaces available.

Wednesday January 10, 2024
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mock Caldecott Book Discussion

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Thursday January 11, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday January 12, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday January 16, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mock Newbery Book Discussion Group

The Mock Newbery Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 4 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for children. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more informationor to register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Mock Newbery Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 4 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for children. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more informationor to register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mock Printz Book Discussion Group

The Mock Printz Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 7 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for young adults. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more information, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Mock Printz Book Discussion Group for Adults and Students in Grades 7 and Up! This discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the most distinguished titles of the year for young adults. Registration is required. Note:This is a year-long program that requires regular attendance each month. For more information, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Wednesday January 17, 2024
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mock Caldecott Book Discussion

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Mock Caldecott Book Discussion Group for Adults. This book discussion follows the award criteria for selecting the year’s most distinguished picture books for children. Books will be provided and must be read ahead of time. Registration is required. To register, email Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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2:00 PM
What's so Funny about Aging: Challenging Perspectives on Aging

Aging: are you ready for it? If we’re lucky, it’s happening to all of us. How do we view this? Is it a topic to be denied, ignored, belittled, or avoided? Enjoyment and laughing our way through our senior years makes the process easier and improves our health! Join us with Amanda Murphy, RN, HNC, as we laugh our way through the aging process together, nurturing our cardiovascular, immune, and musculoskeletal systems as well as our emotional and spiritual selves. Bring your funny bones and your sense of humor! We’ll explore the negative images of aging – “ageism” often presented in the media contrasted with the value (and humor!) of aging. Registration is recommended.  Seating is limited to 60

In addition to her RN nursing credentials, Amanda Murphy is certified as a Health Coach and Educator, Stress Management Instructor, Aromatherapist, and Prepare-for Surgery, Heal Faster Instructor. She is also a national board-certified Holistic Nurse. Rather than tell the healthcare client what to do for improved health and wellness, the holistic model encourages them to make their own health choices, empowered with evidence-based education and discussion. This approach leads to more sustainable lifestyle changes, which can lead to improved health. Amanda is able to bridge the divide between conventional and holistic/integrative health models, having practiced in both arenas for many years. Her unique focus comes from these diverse perspectives as well as from her commitment to ongoing education. Furthermore, her personal relationship with “dis-ease” and unenlightened caregivers has taught her the importance of self-care, lifelong learning, and personal responsibility that lead to self-empowerment and wellness. This experience has contributed to her ability to empathize with her clients.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
There are 60 spaces available.

Aging: are you ready for it? If we’re lucky, it’s happening to all of us. How do we view this? Is it a topic to be denied, ignored, belittled, or avoided? Enjoyment and laughing our way through our senior years makes the process easier and improves our health! Join us with Amanda Murphy, RN, HNC, as we laugh our way through the aging process together, nurturing our cardiovascular, immune, and musculoskeletal systems as well as our emotional and spiritual selves. Bring your funny bones and your sense of humor! We’ll explore the negative images of aging – “ageism” often presented in the media contrasted with the value (and humor!) of aging. Registration is recommended.  Seating is limited to 60

In addition to her RN nursing credentials, Amanda Murphy is certified as a Health Coach and Educator, Stress Management Instructor, Aromatherapist, and Prepare-for Surgery, Heal Faster Instructor. She is also a national board-certified Holistic Nurse. Rather than tell the healthcare client what to do for improved health and wellness, the holistic model encourages them to make their own health choices, empowered with evidence-based education and discussion. This approach leads to more sustainable lifestyle changes, which can lead to improved health. Amanda is able to bridge the divide between conventional and holistic/integrative health models, having practiced in both arenas for many years. Her unique focus comes from these diverse perspectives as well as from her commitment to ongoing education. Furthermore, her personal relationship with “dis-ease” and unenlightened caregivers has taught her the importance of self-care, lifelong learning, and personal responsibility that lead to self-empowerment and wellness. This experience has contributed to her ability to empathize with her clients.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

There are 60 spaces available.

Friday January 19, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday January 22, 2024
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7:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Mock YMAs Live

Mock YMAs Live  for 2024 Mock Newbery, Mock Printz, and Mock Caldecott members.  Join your fellow mockers for ALA/ALSC's live broadcast of the 2024 Youth Media Awards.  Contact Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org to participate.  Registration is required.

 

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Mock YMAs Live  for 2024 Mock Newbery, Mock Printz, and Mock Caldecott members.  Join your fellow mockers for ALA/ALSC's live broadcast of the 2024 Youth Media Awards.  Contact Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org to participate.  Registration is required.

 

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday January 23, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FEPL Book Discussion Group

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

Thursday January 25, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday January 26, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday January 29, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday January 30, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday February 2, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday February 3, 2024
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Book to Film Discussion

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Monday February 5, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday February 6, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Attention all cookbook lovers!  We invite you to join our  book group: Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library.  The group will meet the first 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 meet to taste the recipes and talk about the chosen cookbook and your cooking experience!  A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

Copies of the cookbook will be available at the Library about 1 month ahead of the meeting date.  To sign up for each month, please contact Lorna Dzialo @ 508-945-5170 or ldzialo@clamsnet.org.  Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

The cookbook selection for this month is Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Thursday February 8, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday February 9, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday February 12, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday February 13, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday February 16, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday February 20, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

Thursday February 22, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday February 23, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday February 26, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday February 27, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FEPL Book Discussion Group

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Eternal by Lisa Scottoline.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Eternal by Lisa Scottoline.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday March 1, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Saturday March 2, 2024
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Book to Film Discussion

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Book to Film Discussion for Adults. Have you ever read a book and said, "That would make a great movie?" Are you disappointed or quite pleased with the screen adaptation? If you enjoy talking about books and movies, this is the program for you! The Book to Film Discussion group for adults meets monthly. Contact Judy Lombardo at jlombardo@clamsnet.org for more information and to register. Registration is required.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)

Monday March 4, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday March 5, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Attention all cookbook lovers!  We invite you to join our  book group: Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library.  The group will meet the first 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 meet to taste the recipes and talk about the chosen cookbook and your cooking experience!  A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

Copies of the cookbook will be available at the Library about 1 month ahead of the meeting date.  To sign up for each month, please contact Lorna Dzialo @ 508-945-5170 or ldzialo@clamsnet.org.  Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

The cookbook selection for this month is Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten

 

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

Friday March 8, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday March 11, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday March 12, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Thursday March 14, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday March 15, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday March 18, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday March 19, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chatham Great Books Discussion Group

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines. Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

 The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year except July.  For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

Friday March 22, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday March 25, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday March 26, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FEPL Book Discussion Group

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion Group meets once a month.  Everyone is welcome.  This month's selection is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Rear Half)

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

The Novel Writers Group meets every Tuesday (Sept - June)  to work on novels in progress.  Participants are encouraged to submit a chapter or about 1500 words by email to the group two days in advance to receive guidance and feedback.  Live group discussion is positive and focused on applying principles of successful writing.  Attendenace is limited to 6 participants due to the nature of the program.  If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain.  This group will meet in the Library with an option to join in via Zoom.

LOCATION: Quiet Study Room

 
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Shakespeare: The Play's The Thing!
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room
For students in 8th-12th grade.
 
Offered in partnership with the Harwich Junior Theater/Cape Cod Theater Company, "The Play's the Thing" provides teens with a no-fear introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Through a combination of readings, discussions, viewings, acting, and writing exercises, we'll learn how to make our way through the Bard's language to the heart of why he's so well loved. 

We'll start by finishing Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, and then take a systematic look through his comedies, tragedies, and histories! 

While there are many free versions of The Tempest available at your local library or online, the preferred text is the Oxford School Shakespeare version of The Tempest. 
 
A one-time registration is required. 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Thursday March 28, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chatham Chat! ESL Conversation Class

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Chat is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5-6pm.  This class is designed to provide an opportunity for people to practice and improve their Englsh.  The class is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please contact Amy Andreasson at 508-945-5170 or amyandreasson@clamsnet.org for more details and if you are interested in joing this goup.

LOCATION: Friends Room

Friday March 29, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Forgeron Hall (Front Half)
 
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Memoir Group

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

The Memoir Group is meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  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 or by email pooh9137@gmail.com.

 
 
LOCATION: Friends Room

Monday April 1, 2024
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chatham Writers 02633

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday (Mid-Sept through June) from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to explore different writing genres.  Participants are encouraged to write a short piece of fiction or poetry each week to share with the group and receive guidance and feedback.    If you would like to join this group, please email John Chamberlain. They are meeting in the Library with an option for you to join in via Zoom.  

LOCATION: Friends Room

Tuesday April 2, 2024
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Youth Services

For children ages 2.9-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for "S is for Storytime," a magical journey through the alphabet! Get ready for an exciting time together filled with storytelling, music, and interactive fun, as we explore letters and words through enchanting tales and more. From amazing alligators to zooming zebras, each week will bring a new letter to life, sparking imaginations and fostering a love for reading. We hope you'll join us as we learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together. A one-time registration is required.

LOCATION: Youth Services

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room Booked
LOCATION: Quiet Study Room