Thursday, January 21 All Day

West Dennis Public Library

Thursday, January 21 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Truro Public Library

We’ll dress warmly to meet and read, sing, move, dance, and play outside! We’ll meet on Zoom in case of rain or if it’s very windy and cold.Take-home craft kits will be available after Storytime and until Saturday during curbside pick-up hours. January 7: Birds! the craft kits will contain birdfeeders: a packet of bird food, a pine cone, and a piece of yarn. Families will need to provide peanut butter or another suitable sticky material.Space is limited and appropriate social distancing and masks for ages 3 and up are required.

Thursday, January 21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A COURSE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT YOU ALREADY OWN TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOS TO TELL A STORY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, January 21 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a CLOSED group not accepting new members at this time.

Thursday, January 21 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Thursday, January 21 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual atmosphere. Monthly book selections are available on line with your kindle as well as in paper form via request. Everyone is invited to join us. This month's selection, in keeping with the Christmas spirit,  :'The Hillbilly Elegy' by J D Vance.  Zoom platform, please email amcdonough@clamsnet.org for book club access.Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Thursday, January 21 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

MVLA Online Book Discussion Thursday, January 21 2020 at 2 PM EST     Join us in the New Year to discuss Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach. With the atmosphere of a noir thriller, Egan’s first historical novel is a world populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers, and union men. Manhattan Beach is a deft, dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America and the world. Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34467031-manhattan-beach The libraries are located on Martha’s Vineyard, but anyone from anywhere is welcome to join! https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96613268274

Thursday, January 21 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Join us in the New Year to discuss Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach. With the atmosphere of a noir thriller, Egan’s first historical novel is a world populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers, and union men. Manhattan Beach is a deft, dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America and the world. Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34467031-manhattan-beach The libraries are located on Martha’s Vineyard, but anyone from anywhere is welcome to join! https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96613268274

Thursday, January 21 at 3:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Storytime Zoom for Ages 3-5 - Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and more with Meghan as we Zoom through fun activities to build literacy skills. A one-time registration is required to receive a Zoom link to join [Programs and Events]

Thursday, January 21 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Brewster Ladies' Library

This event has been cancelled.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.   Monthly meeting of the Brewster Ladies’ Library Board of Directors.

Thursday, January 21 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

HOW DO YOU CRAFT ART FROM TRAUMA? JOIN US AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S WORKING IN SOME WELL-KNOWN WRITINGS ABOUT TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND LEARN HOW TO APPLY THESE TECHNIQUES TO YOUR OWN DIFFICULT STORIES. *THIS CLASS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP AND IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, January 21 at 5:00 pm

Edgartown Free Public Library

Our monthly cooking series continues with chef Christopher Look creating delicious dishes live from his own kitchen. A professional chef for almost twenty years, Chris is one of the most imaginative cooks we know, and his affable personality makes him a natural teacher. Get a preview of Chris’s style on his library cooking blog Trash Panda. January kicks off soup season and Chris has something really special this month - chowdah! And, true to form, this recipe is unlike any you’ve had before. We'll learn how to make an amazing mix to steam the quahogs in. We’ll also learn about fond (French for “base” or “foundation”) and layering flavors to create a perfect soup. Emphasis will be on the timing - when to add things to the pot - and on good temperature control. Join us and learn how to make, in Chris’s words, “ the most delicious thing in existence.” Join the fun and request the link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

Friday, January 22 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Provincetown Public Library

Crafty Coffee Hours via Zoom  Third & Fourth Friday of the month  10:00-11:00 Bring your coffee and whatever crafty project you’re working on for some Zoom hangout. Don’t have a project? A new craft kit will be provided each month to be pick-up at the library. Email araff@clamsnet.org for Zoom invite & to arrange craft kit pick-up

Friday, January 22 at 10:00 am

Eldredge Public Library

Tot Talk  for Adults with Infants and Toddlers - Caring for little ones can be isolating at the best of times. If you're feeling the need for community, a space to ask questions, vent, or share then please join Leah each Friday morning! This program welcomes parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.  One-time registration required to receive Zoom link. [Programs and Events]

Friday, January 22 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Join us for a virtual story time! We'll sing songs, read books, and dance around! Email acarpenter@clamsnet.org for the Google Meet code!

Friday, January 22 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Cotuit Public Library

Friday, January 22 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Eldredge Public Library

The Memoir Group is meeting online - space is limited.  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..   [Programs and Events]

Friday, January 22 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Hyannis Public Library

Virtual Storytime via Zoom Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ​Join Miss Mary and see your friends, hear a story or two, sing some songs, dance a little and more. If you're interested, please register on the library website or email mbianco@clamsnet.org and we will send you a link to join the Storytime via Zoom.​ https://www.facebook.com/events/326294738578094/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Friday, January 22 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Centerville Public Library

Friday, January 22 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/uwj-cwir-yqt

Friday, January 22 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Please join us Fridays at 3PM, via Zoom, as we knit (or crochet, or quilt) withdedicated time to get those projects done. This is a fun,casual group and we'd love to have you join in! Please contact vhpl_programs@clamsnet.orgor amcdonough@clamsnet.org for meeting access. Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Friday, January 22 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Virtual Beginner’s Charcoal Class – Fridays from 4pm-5pm This virtual class will be taught once again by Island artist Val Estabrook. This Virtual Art Class for Kids is an introduction to charcoal. The class is intended to be an introduction to charcoal and will help students to get a feel for the medium and learn how to apply soft, medium and hard charcoal to textured paper. Charcoals, as a medium, are not often taught. They are a great tool for illustrating shading, shadowing and highlighting in art. Supplies will be provided by WTFPL to island students.  Email mlawson@clamsnet.org for the ZOOM log in to join. Classes will meet 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26.  

Friday, January 22 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Sturgis Library

Friday Nights Jan 8th-Feb 12th at 6:30 PM via ZOOM A series of six weekly discussions starting on January 8 will be facilitated by Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan. Readings will be made available online and participants are encouraged to read the material provided before the discussion hour. All meetings will be via Zoom and will start at 6:30 and end by 7:30. To sign up please email: sturgisreference@comcast.net We all live and participate within an economic system. However, what is not often contemplated is how our economic system affects all aspects of our life from what we pursue (our purpose) to how we consume and most importantly how we view the environment and stewardship. These latter aspects are implicit in our choices but often overlooked. This is why understanding how our economy works can provide the foundation to not only promote interest in social justice, environmental justice and economic equity, the three pillars of sustainability but also in aligning our culture to better reflect our individual values. This series will address economic literacy and the relationship between our economic actions and economic outcomes. The discussions are meant to both assess and empower individual behavior and the potential for social change. January 8: Defining an economic system: A discussion of social constructionJanuary 15: The role of GDP in cultureJanuary 22: Theory and reality the role of economic agents in consumption and productionJanuary 29: Aligning sustainability with the present economic systemFebruary 5: Reconfiguring the economy from the bottom upFebruary 12: Why explicit discussion of values is important, necessary and significant in defining an economy

Friday, January 22 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

Join the Brooks Free Library crew as you attempt to prep your spaceship for departure! But beware! At least one of your crewmates is an imposter bent on eliminating everyone! The game Among Us can be downloaded on your smartphone or tablet. We will be using the Discord app for help and to chat during the game. To sign up: Email Youth Services librarian Ann at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for an invitation to our Discord and a code for our private Among Us games!

Saturday, January 23 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

AN INTRODUCTION COURSE FOR NOVICE BREAD BAKERS TO THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS, INGREDIENTS, AND TECHNIQUES OF BASIC BREAD PRODUCTION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Saturday, January 23 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Take and Make - Build a Tiny TownKits will be available for pick up at West Yarmouth and South Yarmouth Libraries on Saturdays from 10:00-3:00 p.m.Contact: Connie Marr : 508-760-4820 x1316 : cmarr@clamsnet.org [Children]

Saturday, January 23 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Each Saturday in January, come by Sturgis Library for a happy takeaway to brighten your day!   January 2nd Journal Take home a journal and pen and set aside some time to do some reflecting. January 9th Birdseed Helping others feels great! Why not help our feathered friends during the chilly months? Take home some bird seed and host a feast for the birds who brave the cold all winter long! January 16th Little Plant Grow Kit Surrounding yourself with nature is scientifically proven to help brighten your mood. Bring the outdoors indoors and grow a little plant! January 23rd Tea Soothe your mind and body with an herbal blend designed to promote natural relaxation. January 30th Rainbow Sprinkles and Simple Recipes Try out some simple recipes brought to you by the Sturgis Library staff members and Trustees! Take home some rainbow sprinkles, too, because there’s no better way to top off a treat than with rainbow sprinkles!

Saturday, January 23 at 12:30 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Students in grades 5 to 7 will meet virtually for this book-to -film discussion about this month’s featured title and watch the films they inspired. Then we’ll decide which is better the book or the movie. This month’s book is Alex Rider Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. EPL will provide books, you provide post-reading opinions! Registration required to receive Zoom link to join. [Programs and Events]

Saturday, January 23 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob

Sunday, January 24 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

RESTORATIVE YOGA ALLOWS A RELEASE OF EXHAUSTION, TENSION, AND PATTERNING, ALL WHILE CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE ATTENTION. HELP IMPROVE SLEEP, DIGESTION, AND BLOOD PRESSURE, AS WELL AS REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, January 24 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CHOOSE A SONG TO SING AS A SOLO, TAKE TURNS SINGING NOTES, SCALES AND RHYTHMS TOGETHER WHILE RECEIVING FEEDBACK TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, January 24 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

VARIOUS MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES FACILITATED IN A WAY THAT WILL ADDRESS WHAT EACH PARTICIPANT IS HOPING TO GET OUT OF THE CLASS. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, January 25 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

West Dennis Public Library

Mystery lovers enjoy reading and sharing cozy mysteries and sometimes have guest authors and speakers to share interesting experiences!

Monday, January 25 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

The Chatham Writers group is meeting virtually - space is limited.  The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.  Members will meet virtually through a Zoom program to share a short fiction piece. Contact John Chamberlain at chamberjh@gmail.com. [Programs and Events]

Monday, January 25 from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Radio Storytime for Gr. Preschool-2 - Join Meghan for a ½ hour of stories and more on the radio! Tune in to WOMR FM 92.1, FM 91.3 or WOMR.org. Listen from the car, the beach, the fort/treehouse, etc. No Registration Required [Programs and Events]

Monday, January 25 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zva-odhh-vmd

Monday, January 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

OPEN TO ALL WITH A CELL PHONE OR THOSE WHO HAVE THE “REAL THING”. LEARN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE SKILLS SUCH AS EXPOSURES, EDITING, AND CAMERA SETUP. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, January 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Music As Meditation: Ukulele/guitar class for beginners In this 5-week course we will cover the basics of playing the ukulele or guitar and explore how music can serve as a mindfulness practice. We will learn how playing an instrument can aid us in time management, stress relief, or simply as a fun way to occupy our time. Focus will be placed on the practical aspects of learning the instrument. By the end of the class you will be confident in your ability to play several great songs, and have the tools to learn many more.Requirements:Ukulele or guitarZoom-capable deviceHeadphonesRecommended for ages 13-113 Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Monday, January 25 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Monday, January 25 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Falmouth Public Library

Contact: Linda Collins [Zoom]

Monday, January 25 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A FAST-PACED, TOTAL-BODY WORKOUT, THAT COMBINES BODY WEIGHT, MUSCLE CONDITIONING, CARDIO, AND PLYOMETRIC TRAINING MOVES SYNCED TO ORIGINAL MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, January 25 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Monday, January 25 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

THE INSTRUCTOR WILL INTRODUCE, DISCUSS, AND PLAY DOZENS OF FILM AND AUDIO EXAMPLES OF ARLEN’S VAST CANON OF TUNES. RELIVE OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ARLEN’S MUSICAL ARTISTRY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, January 26 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Vineyard Haven Public Library

French conversation. All levels welcome. Please email amcdonough@clamsnet.org for meeting access information.Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Join Ms. Mindy for virtual storytime for babies! We will be sharing a prerecorded video of stories, songs and rhymeswith an at home craft or activity.Please preregister to receive the link each week. You can enjoy at a time that is convenient and watch multiple times!Contact: Mindy Herington : 508-760-4820 X 1316 : mherington@clamsnet.org [baby ]

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Join Ms. Mindy for virtual storytime for preschool with stories, songs and an at home craft. Please preregister to receive the link to the prerecorded video. Enjoy at your convenience.Contact: Mindy Herington : 508-760-4820 X 1316 : mherington@clamsnet.org [storytime]

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Take and Make Craft Kits for Students in grades PK - 2, have some fun with your extra time on Early Release Wednesdays with these free crafts! Register online & pick up during curbside hours on the Tuesday before the Early Release day. Registration required [Programs and Events]

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a private bridge group that meets at the Library.

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

The Historical Society Library is hosed on the second floor of the WDL.The Historical Society is on site every Tuesday morning to help individuals search the resources and answer related questions. They are also available upon request at other times.

Tuesday, January 26 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brewster Ladies' Library

Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30am on our Facebook page for stories and crafts with Nori! Click HERE to visit our Facebook page.

Tuesday, January 26 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

LISTENING WITH INTENTION WILL ENHANCE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE. LEARN HOW THE BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC LIKE MELODY, HARMONY, AND RHYTHM CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, January 26 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Closed group

Tuesday, January 26 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Tuesday, January 26 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

Join a weekly virtual book club and read along/read aloud with group leader, Linda Ohlson Graham.  Each session will focus on Mrs. Jack: A Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp.  Linda Ohlson Graham, will read aloud from the book while encouraging other participants to read along or aloud as well. Beginning Tuesday, January 5 and continuing every Tuesday until the book is finished. Join at any time! Mrs. Jack explores the life of the extraordinary, red-headed Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924), whose life spanned pre-Civil War nineteenth century America through the early twentieth century.  Gardner was an American charmer and art collector who came to Beacon Street, Boston from New York and became a legend in her lifetime.   After years of collecting art on a small, personal scale, Isabella inherited $1.75 million upon her father’s death in 1891 and was able to begin collecting on a greatly expanded level. Upon purchasing Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait, Age 23 in 1896, Isabella and her husband Jack decided their ambitions as collectors required more space than their residence permitted, and first began to consider the idea of a museum.  This dream was realized when, at her husband’s death, she built an enduring memorial–the Gardner museum or Fenway Court. Call the Library at 508-487-7094 to check out a copy and join Linda for the discussion on Zoom!  Email araff@clamsnet.org for more information on how to join. Linda Ohlson Graham is a fine photographer and ecstatic poet, named CO Department of Peace Poet Laureate in Oct. 2009, who has sailed thousands of miles, including through the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central and South America.  While living in Denver, Colorado,  Linda co-directed the J.M.W. Turner Museum from 1984 to 1996. Her photography and spiritual writing portray the richness of her life’s experience. Her book EARTH OCEAN HEAVENS can be viewed at https://www.lindaohlsongraham.com.  

Tuesday, January 26 from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Tuesday, January 26 at 4:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

The Friends of the EPL Book Discussion group will meet virtually until further notice.  Please visit our website for their current 2020-2021 book schedule.  If you are interested in joining, please contact Linda Nixon at 945-2094. [Programs and Events]

Tuesday, January 26 from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Sturgis Library

  Are you between the ages of 7ish to 10ish years old? Do you like (or love!) to read? If you answered yes to these questions, then The Sprightly, Bright Book Club is the place for you! Let’s choose, read, and discuss books together! Our next book will be Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien The discussion will take place virtually via Zoom January 26th at 4:00pm. Registration is required! For more information and registration, please email Christy at cmunier@clamsnet.org

Tuesday, January 26 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Mashpee Public Library

Come join us at the TABLE - Teen Advisory Board and Library Experts! It's your library - come tell us what you would like to see here. It's a fun way to get some school volunteer hours, to have some input into which video games, movies or books are at the library and, most importantly, hang out with other kids and enjoy some fun games and activities! TABLE meets virtually on the last Tuesday of every month, at 4 PM. Kids age 11 to 17 are welcome to join. For more information and the Zoom login, please email mpl_mail@clamsnet.org or call 508-539-1435. []

Tuesday, January 26 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Brewster Ladies' Library

A Concert of Original Music with Bruce Abbott & Fabiano de Castro Listen on our Facebook Page by clicking here.

Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Falmouth Public Library

Library Support Fund Meeting via ZoomContact: Linda Collins [Main Library]

Tuesday, January 26 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A JOY-FILLED WORKOUT! DANCE TO GREAT MUSIC AND BURN A TON OF CALORIES WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, January 26 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

  This great class is extended into Spring 2021!!!

Tuesday, January 26 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, January 26 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Welcome to the MV Haiku Club, which will start September 29th, with four zoom-based sessions led by Caroline Joy Adams, author of five published books, including The Power to Write: Seven Keys to Discover Your Writer Within. Her newest title, Have Fun with Haiku, will celebrate its official publication date on December 11, 2020 (which happens to be International Mountain Day – a perfect tie-in, as Haiku is about taking a moment to shift into a new, higher perspective, which mountains so perfectly symbolize).Caroline Joy Adams has been a college professor of Writing and Humanities for many years, in both the Southwest and in New England, and has also taught hundreds of creative writing workshops, most recently in Maui, Hawaii, this winter.  She loves to foster creative community in every way that she can, and in the fall of 2019, led a successful series of workshops in Newport, RI, as well as for the Woods Hole Public Library, and also taught an inspiring, well-attended Memoir Workshop at the Vineyard Haven Library. She loves writing in all its many forms, and her approach to Haiku is as a short form of poetic writing that has many variations and flexible guidelines, rather than strict rules or adherence to one rigid traditional form.  As part of the MV Haiku Club, then, you will be encouraged to write Haiku that ranges from the serious to the sublime, to the most imaginative and whimsical – and everything in between.  And no matter what you come up with, you are sure to be surprised and delighted by the direction your words will take you, whether you are new to writing, or have been a serious writer for years. The MV Haiku Club will also be a great way to connect with others who wish to ignite their creative energies easily and freely, too, in a fun, intriguing, and expressive way.These zoom-based sessions, sponsored by the Vineyard Haven Public Library, will be held on Tuesday evenings, including September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 22, from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Each session will have a specific theme, and participants will receive a helpful, explanatory PDF file ahead of time with suggested reading and writing assignments for the week’s meeting.November 24      Haiku as Tribute: Theme – Appreciation.December 22       Haiku for the Holidays: Theme -- Celebration.Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Tuesday, January 26 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. This group is currently meeting remotely using the Google Meet virtual meeting platform. Please contact smartell@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selection is The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi.

Wednesday, January 27 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Falmouth Public Library

Mindy Todd and Jill Erickson (Head of Reference & Adult Services) on WCAI with their book suggestions!  You can call in with your book suggestions at 866-999-4626 or e-mail thepoint@capeandislands.org. Repeated at 7:00 PM or listen online at www.capeandislands.org. [WCAI]

Wednesday, January 27 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Winter is upon us! Let’s celebrate all the cozy things that go along with the chilly Winter season! Visit Sturgis Library’s Cozy Window in the children’s room every Wednesday and read one of Maurice Sendack’s Chicken Soup With Rice poems! After you read the poem, scoop up a hot chocolate packet Then check out a few library books and you’ll have all the ingredients for a cozy afternoon back home! Each Wednesday, a new Chicken Soup poem will be featured! This will continue for twelve weeks! Everyone deserves to be cozy during the winter and socks are one of the coziest things you can wear! Socks are one of the most requested items by those in need. If you are able, please donate NEW, packaged socks to our neighbors in need. Donations can be dropped in the basket located under The Cozy Window in the children’s room. They will be brought to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. This is NOT a virtual event.

Wednesday, January 27 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Falmouth Public Library

STEAM GEMLet's Learn About Patterns.Create a cross stitch mitten! Come pick up your STEAM Gem  at the KLB entrance while supplies last.( kits are appropriate for children 5 and up, although younger kids may appreciate craft with adult help) Contact: Youth Services : 5084572555 [Main Library]

Wednesday, January 27 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

West Dennis Public Library

5 Classes for $40. or $10 per class drop-inLimited space, reservations recommended.Passes do not need to be used consecutively and can also be used at Sash's Yoga Studio in south Dennis.

Wednesday, January 27 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Centerville Public Library

Wednesday, January 27 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Children can create artwork using snow paint mix (school glue and shaving cream).

Wednesday, January 27 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Join us via Facebook Live  facebook.com/cotuitlibrary. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, January 27 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CREATE INK SKETCHES OF PICTURESQUE PROVINCETOWN (OR WHATEVER TOWN YOU’RE IN). EACH WEEK PARTICIPANTS WILL RENDER A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THEIR TOWN USING PHOTO REFERENCES. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, January 27 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/onn-idtx-fmi

Wednesday, January 27 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Truro Public Library

Truro Library Book ClubThe January selection is Olive, Again: A Novel by Elizabeth Strout. Please email Maggie to receive the Zoom invite to this program. NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PEOPLE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • Vogue • NPR • The Washington Post • Chicago Tribune • Vanity Fair • Entertainment Weekly • BuzzFeed • Esquire • Real Simple • Good Housekeeping • The New York Public Library • The Guardian • Evening Standard • Kirkus Reviews • Publishers Weekly • BookPage Prickly, wry, resistant to change yet ruthlessly honest and deeply empathetic, Olive Kitteridge is “a compelling life force” (San Francisco Chronicle). The New Yorker has said that Elizabeth Strout “animates the ordinary with an astonishing force,” and she has never done so more clearly than in these pages, where the iconic Olive struggles to understand not only herself and her own life but the lives of those around her in the town of Crosby, Maine. Whether with a teenager coming to terms with the loss of her father, a young woman about to give birth during a hilariously inopportune moment, a nurse who confesses a secret high school crush, or a lawyer who struggles with an inheritance she does not want to accept, the unforgettable Olive will continue to startle us, to move us, and to inspire us—in Strout’s words—“to bear the burden of the mystery with as much grace as we can.”

Wednesday, January 27 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Wednesday, January 27 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing?Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners and those who have been writing for a while. They typically last an hour and a half.Led by Donald Nitchie, 508 627 0999.Donald Nitchie has an MFA in poetry from Columbia. His book of poems Driving Lessons was published in 2008. His poems have been published in local periodicals, and he has occasionally led writing workshops on the Vineyard since the late 1980s. Donald Nitchie has a poetry collection coming out in late 2019 entitled “Places of Refuge from the Coming Collapse” from Finishing Line Press.──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96773768046?pwd=emtPdUJ0d25HNk40WTM4R0N2WWwrZz09Meeting ID: 967 7376 8046Passcode: 645146One tap mobile+13017158592,,96773768046# US (Washington D.C)+13126266799,,96773768046# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 967 7376 8046Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/adlqfqXUQY──────────

Wednesday, January 27 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

NURTURING A POSITIVE & CURIOUS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR OWN INEVITABLE ENDING. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, January 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

COMBINES PRACTICES OF HATHA, YIN, AND RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES TO CLEANSE THE BODY AND BUILD THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE REQUIRED TO MEDITATE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, January 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Music As Meditation: free online ukulele/guitar class for beginners (SPACE LIMITED)Please email oakbluffslibrary@gmail.com to sign up. In this 5-week course we will cover the basics of playing the ukulele or guitar and explore how music can serve as a mindfulness practice. We will learn how playing an instrument can aid us in time management, stress relief, or simply as a fun way to occupy our time.  Focus will be placed on the practical aspects of learning the instrument. By the end of the class you will be confident in your ability to play several great songs, and have the tools to learn many more! Requirements: Ukulele or guitar Zoom-capable device Headphones Recommended for ages 13-113   About the instructor: Eric Mulhern is a local music educator, composer, and guitarist based in Vineyard Haven, MA. He Holds a Bachelor of Music Composition and a Certificate in Music Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  As a teacher, Eric strives to engage students by creating a fun and focused environment to fuel student’s passion for music. Eric treats each student as a unique individual, tailoring every lesson to address the individual interests and skill level of the student. Most recently, Eric has been teaching music on the island to people of all ages and experience levels — from children to the elderly. His expertise includes, but is not limited to: Fingerstyle guitar, Classical, R&B, Pop, Ukulele, Saxophone, Clarinet, and Music theory. Eric has been playing guitar for over 15 years. At CU Boulder, he studied classical guitar with professor Nicolò Spera and music composition with Drs. Daniel Kellogg, Carter Pann, and Michael Theodore. During a semester abroad he studied at world-renowned music school Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Music As Meditation.jpg ────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/99130704215?pwd=VW1lUFl4N0lpVXlPSnVPdXJUU1RFZz09 Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Passcode: 628291One tap mobile+13126266799,,99130704215# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,99130704215# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/abrUCwvI6 ──────────

Thursday, January 28 All Day

West Dennis Public Library

Thursday, January 28 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Brooks Free Library

The Friends of the Brooks Free Library 'Books on Wheels' service provides free delivery of library materials to Harwich residents who are permanently or temporarily unable to visit the library due to illness, physical disability, lack of transportation, a caregiver of a homebound person, or any reason you're physically unable to get to the library. Delivery is on the second and fourth week of each month. Please phone the library at 508-430-7562 to learn more about this service.

Thursday, January 28 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Truro Public Library

We’ll dress warmly to meet and read, sing, move, dance, and play outside! We’ll meet on Zoom in case of rain or if it’s very windy and cold.Take-home craft kits will be available after Storytime and until Saturday during curbside pick-up hours. January 7: Birds! the craft kits will contain birdfeeders: a packet of bird food, a pine cone, and a piece of yarn. Families will need to provide peanut butter or another suitable sticky material.Space is limited and appropriate social distancing and masks for ages 3 and up are required.

Thursday, January 28 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A COURSE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT YOU ALREADY OWN TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOS TO TELL A STORY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a CLOSED group not accepting new members at this time.

Thursday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Thursday, January 28 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

Come join Staff Librarian, Suzanne Martell for a workshop making cards for Valentine's Day to give to your loved ones. Supply kits, including blank cards and some adornments will provided prior to the virtual workshop. Access to a computer or tablet is necessary to attend. Librarian Suzanne Martell will share details through email prior to the workshop. Limited to 10 participants. Registration Required by Tues. January 26.

Thursday, January 28 at 3:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Storytime Zoom for Ages 3-5 - Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and more with Meghan as we Zoom through fun activities to build literacy skills. A one-time registration is required to receive a Zoom link to join [Programs and Events]

Thursday, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

HOW DO YOU CRAFT ART FROM TRAUMA? JOIN US AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S WORKING IN SOME WELL-KNOWN WRITINGS ABOUT TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND LEARN HOW TO APPLY THESE TECHNIQUES TO YOUR OWN DIFFICULT STORIES. *THIS CLASS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP AND IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

This month we will be discussing the collection of essaysMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris: his recent move to Paris has inspired hilarious pieces, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, about his attempts to learn French. His family is another inspiration. You Cant Kill the Rooster is a portrait of his brother who talks incessant hip-hop slang to his bewildered father. And no one hones a finer fury in response to such modern annoyances as restaurant meals presented in ludicrous towers and cashiers with 6-inch fingernails.Copies of the book are available at the South Yarmouth Library and West Yarmouth Library circulation desks, or you can read the ebook on Overdrive/Libby or listen to the audiobook on Hoopla with no wait. Please email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org or call the library at 508-760-4820 to register to receive a Zoom link or with any questions. Please note, if you have not used Zoom in the past or have encountered difficulties using Zoom, please call 508-760-4820 x1315 or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org to set up a troubleshooting session with our IT Librarian, Chris Kaufmann.Contact: Chris Kaufmann : 508-760-4820x1315 : ckaufmann@clamsnet.org []

Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Brewster Ladies' Library

We will be discussing The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop Tutu.  Please email Mary Fecteau at mfecteau@brewsterladieslibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.  All are welcome.

Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Boston author Edwin Hill’s critically-acclaimed crime novels include Little Comfort, The Missing Ones, and his most recent, Watch Her. All three books feature Harvard librarian Hester Thursby who uses her research skills to help people find things, including people who don't want to be found.  At the January program, Hill will discuss his writing journey, process, and the inspiration for his amateur sleuth, Hester Thursby.  Hill has been nominated for an Agatha Award, featured in Us Magazine, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal, and was recognized as one of “Six Crime Writers to Watch” in Mystery Scene magazine. [Programs and Events]

Thursday, January 28 from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Join us via zoom or call in to chat about our Video of the Month: Guns, Germs & Steel – Season 1 Part of the National Geographic series. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book and national best seller. Professor Jared Diamond spent over 30 years trying to answer the biggest question of world history “Why is the world so unequal?” The answers he found were simple yet extraordinary. Our destiny depends on geography and access to: Guns, Germs, and Steel. Combining anthropology and science with epic reenactments, Guns, Germs, and Steel brings Diamond’s theories to life, and brings his ideas into the present day. ────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/93479007236?pwd=MkJKZ1h1WkRzUmxkN0U0eGVEeWNodz09 Meeting ID: 934 7900 7236Passcode: 259309One tap mobile+13126266799,,93479007236# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,93479007236# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 934 7900 7236Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/abstMj2fsV ──────────

Friday, January 29 at 10:00 am

Eldredge Public Library

Tot Talk  for Adults with Infants and Toddlers - Caring for little ones can be isolating at the best of times. If you're feeling the need for community, a space to ask questions, vent, or share then please join Leah each Friday morning! This program welcomes parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.  One-time registration required to receive Zoom link. [Programs and Events]

Friday, January 29 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Join us for a virtual story time! We'll sing songs, read books, and dance around! Email acarpenter@clamsnet.org for the Google Meet code!

Friday, January 29 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Cotuit Public Library

Friday, January 29 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Eldredge Public Library

The Memoir Group is meeting online - space is limited.  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..   [Programs and Events]

Friday, January 29 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Hyannis Public Library

Virtual Storytime via Zoom Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ​Join Miss Mary and see your friends, hear a story or two, sing some songs, dance a little and more. If you're interested, please register on the library website or email mbianco@clamsnet.org and we will send you a link to join the Storytime via Zoom.​ https://www.facebook.com/events/326294738578094/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Friday, January 29 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/uwj-cwir-yqt

Friday, January 29 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Please join us Fridays at 3PM, via Zoom, as we knit (or crochet, or quilt) withdedicated time to get those projects done. This is a fun,casual group and we'd love to have you join in! Please contact vhpl_programs@clamsnet.orgor amcdonough@clamsnet.org for meeting access. Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Friday, January 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Sturgis Library

Friday Nights Jan 8th-Feb 12th at 6:30 PM via ZOOM A series of six weekly discussions starting on January 8 will be facilitated by Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan. Readings will be made available online and participants are encouraged to read the material provided before the discussion hour. All meetings will be via Zoom and will start at 6:30 and end by 7:30. To sign up please email: sturgisreference@comcast.net We all live and participate within an economic system. However, what is not often contemplated is how our economic system affects all aspects of our life from what we pursue (our purpose) to how we consume and most importantly how we view the environment and stewardship. These latter aspects are implicit in our choices but often overlooked. This is why understanding how our economy works can provide the foundation to not only promote interest in social justice, environmental justice and economic equity, the three pillars of sustainability but also in aligning our culture to better reflect our individual values. This series will address economic literacy and the relationship between our economic actions and economic outcomes. The discussions are meant to both assess and empower individual behavior and the potential for social change. January 8: Defining an economic system: A discussion of social constructionJanuary 15: The role of GDP in cultureJanuary 22: Theory and reality the role of economic agents in consumption and productionJanuary 29: Aligning sustainability with the present economic systemFebruary 5: Reconfiguring the economy from the bottom upFebruary 12: Why explicit discussion of values is important, necessary and significant in defining an economy

Friday, January 29 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

Join the Brooks Free Library crew as you attempt to prep your spaceship for departure! But beware! At least one of your crewmates is an imposter bent on eliminating everyone! The game Among Us can be downloaded on your smartphone or tablet. We will be using the Discord app for help and to chat during the game. To sign up: Email Youth Services librarian Ann at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for an invitation to our Discord and a code for our private Among Us games!

Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

AN INTRODUCTION COURSE FOR NOVICE BREAD BAKERS TO THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS, INGREDIENTS, AND TECHNIQUES OF BASIC BREAD PRODUCTION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Take and Make - Design Your Own Puzzle!Kits will be available for pick up at West Yarmouth and South Yarmouth Libraries on Saturdays from 10:00-3:00 p.m.Contact: Connie Marr : 508-760-4820 x1316 : cmarr@clamsnet.org [Children]

Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Each Saturday in January, come by Sturgis Library for a happy takeaway to brighten your day!   January 2nd Journal Take home a journal and pen and set aside some time to do some reflecting. January 9th Birdseed Helping others feels great! Why not help our feathered friends during the chilly months? Take home some bird seed and host a feast for the birds who brave the cold all winter long! January 16th Little Plant Grow Kit Surrounding yourself with nature is scientifically proven to help brighten your mood. Bring the outdoors indoors and grow a little plant! January 23rd Tea Soothe your mind and body with an herbal blend designed to promote natural relaxation. January 30th Rainbow Sprinkles and Simple Recipes Try out some simple recipes brought to you by the Sturgis Library staff members and Trustees! Take home some rainbow sprinkles, too, because there’s no better way to top off a treat than with rainbow sprinkles!

Saturday, January 30 at 11:00 am

Eldredge Public Library

Join Provincetown’s Chef Andrew to sharpen your cooking skills and create your own delicious edible masterpiece. For students in grades 5 and up. Registration is required to receive Zoom link to join. Participants will receive recipe information and supply list after registration. [Programs and Events]

Saturday, January 30 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Salsa Suelta Cubana goes virtual! Salsa Suelta Cubana is a form of Salsa dancing from Cuba that is danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana commonly incorporates various forms and styles of Cuban dance, including Afro-Cuban traditions and more recently elements of African American Urban Dance styles. In collaboration with Slough Farm, Instructor Christina Montoya will lead the class virtually on Zoom.──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96154888218?pwd=Y0c0akpkRWh4MjlMa24xZnpwbG81UT09Meeting ID: 961 5488 8218Passcode: 913321One tap mobile+13017158592,,96154888218# US (Washington D.C)+13126266799,,96154888218# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 961 5488 8218Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/adgq5m6hli──────────

Saturday, January 30 at 12:30 pm

Eldredge Public Library

Students in Grades 3 & 4 will meet virtually in this book-to-film group. We’ll provide the book, you provide the opinions! This month we’ll read Cressida Cowell’s How To Train Your Dragon and watch the film based on the book. Participants must complete the book before our group meets. Registration is required to receive Zoom link to join. [Programs and Events]

Saturday, January 30 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob

Sunday, January 31 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

RESTORATIVE YOGA ALLOWS A RELEASE OF EXHAUSTION, TENSION, AND PATTERNING, ALL WHILE CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE ATTENTION. HELP IMPROVE SLEEP, DIGESTION, AND BLOOD PRESSURE, AS WELL AS REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, January 31 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CHOOSE A SONG TO SING AS A SOLO, TAKE TURNS SINGING NOTES, SCALES AND RHYTHMS TOGETHER WHILE RECEIVING FEEDBACK TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, January 31 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Online Death Café On Sunday, January 31 at 4pm, the West Tisbury Library presents a virtual Death Café via Zoom. This event will be hosted by Heather Massey, facilitator and co-founder of Massachusetts’ first Death Cafe. All are welcome. This gathering will provide a comfortable atmosphere in which to share a respectful, thought-provoking, and life-affirming conversation on the topics of death, dying, and bereavement. The objective is to increase awareness with a view to lessening the fear of death while enhancing life. This is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, nor affiliated religious organization. Traditionally, cake is served at in-person Death Cafés, so participants are welcome to join this online event with a sweet treat and a cup of their favorite tea. This event is free and open to the public. Please contact the West Tisbury Library to join by emailing wt_mail@clamsnet.org.

Sunday, January 31 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

VARIOUS MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES FACILITATED IN A WAY THAT WILL ADDRESS WHAT EACH PARTICIPANT IS HOPING TO GET OUT OF THE CLASS. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 1 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Eldredge Public Library

The Chatham Writers group is meeting virtually - space is limited.  The members meet to explore different writing genres. Share your work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work.  Members will meet virtually through a Zoom program to share a short fiction piece. Contact John Chamberlain at chamberjh@gmail.com. [Programs and Events]

Monday, February 1 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zva-odhh-vmd

Monday, February 1 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

OPEN TO ALL WITH A CELL PHONE OR THOSE WHO HAVE THE “REAL THING”. LEARN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE SKILLS SUCH AS EXPOSURES, EDITING, AND CAMERA SETUP. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 1 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Vineyard Haven Public Library

Music As Meditation: Ukulele/guitar class for beginners In this 5-week course we will cover the basics of playing the ukulele or guitar and explore how music can serve as a mindfulness practice. We will learn how playing an instrument can aid us in time management, stress relief, or simply as a fun way to occupy our time. Focus will be placed on the practical aspects of learning the instrument. By the end of the class you will be confident in your ability to play several great songs, and have the tools to learn many more.Requirements:Ukulele or guitarZoom-capable deviceHeadphonesRecommended for ages 13-113 Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Monday, February 1 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A FAST-PACED, TOTAL-BODY WORKOUT, THAT COMBINES BODY WEIGHT, MUSCLE CONDITIONING, CARDIO, AND PLYOMETRIC TRAINING MOVES SYNCED TO ORIGINAL MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 1 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Monday, February 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

THE INSTRUCTOR WILL INTRODUCE, DISCUSS, AND PLAY DOZENS OF FILM AND AUDIO EXAMPLES OF ARLEN’S VAST CANON OF TUNES. RELIVE OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ARLEN’S MUSICAL ARTISTRY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 2 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Vineyard Haven Public Library

French conversation. All levels welcome. Please email amcdonough@clamsnet.org for meeting access information.Contact: Anne McDonough : 508 696 4211 x116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Join Ms. Mindy for virtual storytime for babies! We will be sharing a prerecorded video of stories, songs and rhymeswith an at home craft or activity.Please preregister to receive the link each week. You can enjoy at a time that is convenient and watch multiple times!Contact: Mindy Herington : 508-760-4820 X 1316 : mherington@clamsnet.org [baby ]

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Yarmouth Town Library

Join Ms. Mindy for virtual storytime for preschool with stories, songs and an at home craft. Please preregister to receive the link to the prerecorded video. Enjoy at your convenience.Contact: Mindy Herington : 508-760-4820 X 1316 : mherington@clamsnet.org [storytime]

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a private bridge group that meets at the Library.

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

The Historical Society Library is hosed on the second floor of the WDL.The Historical Society is on site every Tuesday morning to help individuals search the resources and answer related questions. They are also available upon request at other times.

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Vineyard Haven Public Library

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Tuesday of eachmonth  at 10:30 AM via Zoom! This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s) of,from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds newdimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much morewe get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. Please register at:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrf-ysrjMtGNychQHPAUOQITx71a2fZHXHContact: Anne McDonough : 5086964211116 : amcdonough@clamsnet.org [Adult]

Tuesday, February 2 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Assistant Director Emily Milan will host a four week discussion of the topics covered in The Four Agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Each week will cover one of the four agreements. Week One: Be impeccable with your word. Week Two: Don't take anything personally. Week Three: Don't make assumptions. Week Four: Always do your best. Registration is required and participants will be provided a copy of the text in advance. The group will meet virtually using Google Meet on Tuesdays at 10: 30 am in February.

Tuesday, February 2 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

LISTENING WITH INTENTION WILL ENHANCE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE. LEARN HOW THE BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC LIKE MELODY, HARMONY, AND RHYTHM CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 2 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Closed group

Tuesday, February 2 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Tuesday, February 2 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

Join a weekly virtual book club and read along/read aloud with group leader, Linda Ohlson Graham.  Each session will focus on Mrs. Jack: A Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp.  Linda Ohlson Graham, will read aloud from the book while encouraging other participants to read along or aloud as well. Beginning Tuesday, January 5 and continuing every Tuesday until the book is finished. Join at any time! Mrs. Jack explores the life of the extraordinary, red-headed Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924), whose life spanned pre-Civil War nineteenth century America through the early twentieth century.  Gardner was an American charmer and art collector who came to Beacon Street, Boston from New York and became a legend in her lifetime.   After years of collecting art on a small, personal scale, Isabella inherited $1.75 million upon her father’s death in 1891 and was able to begin collecting on a greatly expanded level. Upon purchasing Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait, Age 23 in 1896, Isabella and her husband Jack decided their ambitions as collectors required more space than their residence permitted, and first began to consider the idea of a museum.  This dream was realized when, at her husband’s death, she built an enduring memorial–the Gardner museum or Fenway Court. Call the Library at 508-487-7094 to check out a copy and join Linda for the discussion on Zoom!  Email araff@clamsnet.org for more information on how to join. Linda Ohlson Graham is a fine photographer and ecstatic poet, named CO Department of Peace Poet Laureate in Oct. 2009, who has sailed thousands of miles, including through the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central and South America.  While living in Denver, Colorado,  Linda co-directed the J.M.W. Turner Museum from 1984 to 1996. Her photography and spiritual writing portray the richness of her life’s experience. Her book EARTH OCEAN HEAVENS can be viewed at https://www.lindaohlsongraham.com.  

Tuesday, February 2 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A JOY-FILLED WORKOUT! DANCE TO GREAT MUSIC AND BURN A TON OF CALORIES WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 2 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

  This great class is extended into Spring 2021!!!

Tuesday, February 2 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Brooks Free Library

The Evening Book Group regularly meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Virtual meetings are currently being held using the Google Meet platform. Please contact Reference Librarian Jennifer Picket to register (jpickett@clamsnet.org). This month's selection is Finding Chika: a little girl, an earthquake, and the making of a family by Mitch Albom.

Tuesday, February 2 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Falmouth Public Library

Listen online to a special offering from Steve Hurl and Bruce Ward of Jumpin’ Juba, on Tuesday evening, starting at 6:30 pm!Jumpin' Juba mixes regional blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans together with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso, and Latin flavors. It features Steve Hurl (guitars, vocal), whose playing draws from the great acoustic blues fingerpickers, and from the blues-y string benders of the 1950s. Bruce Ward's burly piano work recalls such greats as Prof. Longhair, Otis Spann, and Albert Ammons. The band's two CD releases (Bumpity Bump and Slap Happy) have received regional and overseas airplay, and have garnered many favorable reviews in MA and beyond.This is a free event, sponsored by the Falmouth Cultural Council!  Registration is required, to receive the Zoom link. Please register by 5 p.m. that day, by clicking the "Register" button, or by calling the reference department at 508-457-2555 x 7. If you would like to sign up after registration has closed, you can do so by calling the reference department.Contact: Reference Dept. : 508-457-25557 x 7 : info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org []

Tuesday, February 2 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Eldredge Public Library

For the foreseeable future we will be meeting via Zoom.  This month we will talk about our favorite bread and rolls receipe. Please contact Lorna Dzialo (ldzialo@clamsnet.org) to register. [Programs and Events]

Wednesday, February 3 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Winter is upon us! Let’s celebrate all the cozy things that go along with the chilly Winter season! Visit Sturgis Library’s Cozy Window in the children’s room every Wednesday and read one of Maurice Sendack’s Chicken Soup With Rice poems! After you read the poem, scoop up a hot chocolate packet Then check out a few library books and you’ll have all the ingredients for a cozy afternoon back home! Each Wednesday, a new Chicken Soup poem will be featured! This will continue for twelve weeks! Everyone deserves to be cozy during the winter and socks are one of the coziest things you can wear! Socks are one of the most requested items by those in need. If you are able, please donate NEW, packaged socks to our neighbors in need. Donations can be dropped in the basket located under The Cozy Window in the children’s room. They will be brought to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. This is NOT a virtual event.

Wednesday, February 3 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Cotuit Public Library

Wednesday, February 3 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

West Dennis Public Library

5 Classes for $40. or $10 per class drop-inLimited space, reservations recommended.Passes do not need to be used consecutively and can also be used at Sash's Yoga Studio in south Dennis.

Wednesday, February 3 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Join us via Facebook Live  facebook.com/cotuitlibrary. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, February 3 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CREATE INK SKETCHES OF PICTURESQUE PROVINCETOWN (OR WHATEVER TOWN YOU’RE IN). EACH WEEK PARTICIPANTS WILL RENDER A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THEIR TOWN USING PHOTO REFERENCES. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 3 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/onn-idtx-fmi

Wednesday, February 3 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Wednesday, February 3 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

NURTURING A POSITIVE & CURIOUS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR OWN INEVITABLE ENDING. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 3 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

COMBINES PRACTICES OF HATHA, YIN, AND RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES TO CLEANSE THE BODY AND BUILD THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE REQUIRED TO MEDITATE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 3 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Wednesday, February 3 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Music As Meditation: free online ukulele/guitar class for beginners (SPACE LIMITED)Please email oakbluffslibrary@gmail.com to sign up. In this 5-week course we will cover the basics of playing the ukulele or guitar and explore how music can serve as a mindfulness practice. We will learn how playing an instrument can aid us in time management, stress relief, or simply as a fun way to occupy our time.  Focus will be placed on the practical aspects of learning the instrument. By the end of the class you will be confident in your ability to play several great songs, and have the tools to learn many more! Requirements: Ukulele or guitar Zoom-capable device Headphones Recommended for ages 13-113   About the instructor: Eric Mulhern is a local music educator, composer, and guitarist based in Vineyard Haven, MA. He Holds a Bachelor of Music Composition and a Certificate in Music Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  As a teacher, Eric strives to engage students by creating a fun and focused environment to fuel student’s passion for music. Eric treats each student as a unique individual, tailoring every lesson to address the individual interests and skill level of the student. Most recently, Eric has been teaching music on the island to people of all ages and experience levels — from children to the elderly. His expertise includes, but is not limited to: Fingerstyle guitar, Classical, R&B, Pop, Ukulele, Saxophone, Clarinet, and Music theory. Eric has been playing guitar for over 15 years. At CU Boulder, he studied classical guitar with professor Nicolò Spera and music composition with Drs. Daniel Kellogg, Carter Pann, and Michael Theodore. During a semester abroad he studied at world-renowned music school Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Music As Meditation.jpg ────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/99130704215?pwd=VW1lUFl4N0lpVXlPSnVPdXJUU1RFZz09 Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Passcode: 628291One tap mobile+13126266799,,99130704215# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,99130704215# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/abrUCwvI6 ──────────

Thursday, February 4 All Day

West Dennis Public Library

Thursday, February 4 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Truro Public Library

Virtual StorytimeEvery Thursday at 10:30 a.m.For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Sign up by emailing Maggie at mhanelt[AT]clamsnet.org and she will send you a Zoom link!

Thursday, February 4 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A COURSE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT YOU ALREADY OWN TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOS TO TELL A STORY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, February 4 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Online Class: Empowering Well-Being The West Tisbury Library invites you to join Shanta Gabriel’s “Empowering Well-Being” class on Zoom. Classes meet on February Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Attend one, some, or all four sessions. This class is free and open to the public. Please email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to sign up. Class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25. Class description: We live in a time when great change and transition fill our lives.  Strengthening the energetic flow through the body can help create an inner environment of well-being so you can thrive in the midst of change.  In this 4-week class you will receive simple yet profound exercises that will help you feel more aligned and nourished in your daily life. Each class is complete, but they will build on themselves for more calm agility during life’s ongoing change. Shanta Gabriel is an author and teacher, who has been an energy healer for over 40 years using a variety of modalities to strengthen well-being in daily life.

Thursday, February 4 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a CLOSED group not accepting new members at this time.

Thursday, February 4 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Thursday, February 4 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Thursday of each month to plan and carry out LFOB projects. We invite you to drop us a line, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings (1st Thursday of the month). Contact “Library Friends of Oak Bluffs” at: LibraryFriendsOB@gmail.com or Library Friends of Oak BluffsPO Box 1421Oak Bluffs, MA 02557-1421 or or visit us athttps://oakbluffslibrary.org/about-lfob/

Thursday, February 4 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

HOW DO YOU CRAFT ART FROM TRAUMA? JOIN US AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S WORKING IN SOME WELL-KNOWN WRITINGS ABOUT TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND LEARN HOW TO APPLY THESE TECHNIQUES TO YOUR OWN DIFFICULT STORIES. *THIS CLASS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP AND IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, February 4 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Friday, February 5 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Join us for a virtual story time! We'll sing songs, read books, and dance around! Email acarpenter@clamsnet.org for the Google Meet code!

Friday, February 5 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Cotuit Public Library

Friday, February 5 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brewster Ladies' Library

All ages are welcome to get moving with DJ Acqua! Participants will be guided by music and gentle instruction to explore a range of rhythm and movement from stillness to free-form dancing. Parents must be present with their children. Join us Friday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. online via Zoom. Registration is required for this event. The library will email you the link/details for how to enter the Zoom program the day before this free event. Register by emailing: ysevents@brewsterladieslibrary.org

Friday, February 5 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/uwj-cwir-yqt

Friday, February 5 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Sturgis Library

Friday Nights Jan 8th-Feb 12th at 6:30 PM via ZOOM A series of six weekly discussions starting on January 8 will be facilitated by Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan. Readings will be made available online and participants are encouraged to read the material provided before the discussion hour. All meetings will be via Zoom and will start at 6:30 and end by 7:30. To sign up please email: sturgisreference@comcast.net We all live and participate within an economic system. However, what is not often contemplated is how our economic system affects all aspects of our life from what we pursue (our purpose) to how we consume and most importantly how we view the environment and stewardship. These latter aspects are implicit in our choices but often overlooked. This is why understanding how our economy works can provide the foundation to not only promote interest in social justice, environmental justice and economic equity, the three pillars of sustainability but also in aligning our culture to better reflect our individual values. This series will address economic literacy and the relationship between our economic actions and economic outcomes. The discussions are meant to both assess and empower individual behavior and the potential for social change. January 8: Defining an economic system: A discussion of social constructionJanuary 15: The role of GDP in cultureJanuary 22: Theory and reality the role of economic agents in consumption and productionJanuary 29: Aligning sustainability with the present economic systemFebruary 5: Reconfiguring the economy from the bottom upFebruary 12: Why explicit discussion of values is important, necessary and significant in defining an economy

Friday, February 5 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

Join the Brooks Free Library crew as you attempt to prep your spaceship for departure! But beware! At least one of your crewmates is an imposter bent on eliminating everyone! The game Among Us can be downloaded on your smartphone or tablet. We will be using the Discord app for help and to chat during the game. To sign up: Email Youth Services librarian Ann at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for an invitation to our Discord and a code for our private Among Us games!

Saturday, February 6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Osterville Village Library

Games are a fun pastime, but can also be useful as a tool for learning new skills. Through the process of coding games, we also can practice creative problem solving when making our own games, whether they are simple quiz games or more complex platformers. In this workshop, blend game design and coding skills using Scratch to make your own educational game! Please pack a peanut free snack, lunch, and drink. Date: February 6, 2021 Time: 9am - 3pm Grades: 5 – 6 Price: $85 (Includes materials for in-person.) Maximum Size: nine students Where: Osterville Village Library Note: This is an in-person STEM workshop. The curriculum is developed to offer online via Zoom, if necessary. Register: https://juniortech.org/game-development-in-scratch/

Saturday, February 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

AN INTRODUCTION COURSE FOR NOVICE BREAD BAKERS TO THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS, INGREDIENTS, AND TECHNIQUES OF BASIC BREAD PRODUCTION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Saturday, February 6 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob

Sunday, February 7 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

RESTORATIVE YOGA ALLOWS A RELEASE OF EXHAUSTION, TENSION, AND PATTERNING, ALL WHILE CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE ATTENTION. HELP IMPROVE SLEEP, DIGESTION, AND BLOOD PRESSURE, AS WELL AS REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, February 7 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CHOOSE A SONG TO SING AS A SOLO, TAKE TURNS SINGING NOTES, SCALES AND RHYTHMS TOGETHER WHILE RECEIVING FEEDBACK TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, February 7 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Online Book Group: MVLA Classics Spend your winter with us reading (and enjoying!) the classics. The Martha’s Vineyard Library Association presents “MVLA Classics,” a fun and casual book group on Zoom. This group is led by West Tisbury librarian Dee, who has been running virtual book groups since March 2020. Participants can join a small group on either Sundays, Mondays or Tuesdays, each from 5-6pm. We will be discussing Jane Eyre in February and Middlemarch in March. Copies of the book are available at the Island libraries and online. This group is free and open to the public. Email Dee at dleopold@clamsnet.org for more information or to join.

Sunday, February 7 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

VARIOUS MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES FACILITATED IN A WAY THAT WILL ADDRESS WHAT EACH PARTICIPANT IS HOPING TO GET OUT OF THE CLASS. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 8 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zva-odhh-vmd

Monday, February 8 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

OPEN TO ALL WITH A CELL PHONE OR THOSE WHO HAVE THE “REAL THING”. LEARN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE SKILLS SUCH AS EXPOSURES, EDITING, AND CAMERA SETUP. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 8 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Monday, February 8 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Monday, February 8 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A FAST-PACED, TOTAL-BODY WORKOUT, THAT COMBINES BODY WEIGHT, MUSCLE CONDITIONING, CARDIO, AND PLYOMETRIC TRAINING MOVES SYNCED TO ORIGINAL MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 8 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Monday, February 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

THE INSTRUCTOR WILL INTRODUCE, DISCUSS, AND PLAY DOZENS OF FILM AND AUDIO EXAMPLES OF ARLEN’S VAST CANON OF TUNES. RELIVE OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ARLEN’S MUSICAL ARTISTRY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 8 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm

Brooks Free Library

Come join Staff Librarian, Suzanne Martell for a workshop making a seasonal wreath from scraps of material and a wire frame. Supply kits, including all materials will provided prior to the virtual workshop. Access to a computer or tablet is necessary to attend. Librarian Suzanne Martell will share details through email prior to the workshop. Limited to 10 participants. Registration Required by Friday February 6.

Tuesday, February 9 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a private bridge group that meets at the Library.

Tuesday, February 9 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

The Historical Society Library is hosed on the second floor of the WDL.The Historical Society is on site every Tuesday morning to help individuals search the resources and answer related questions. They are also available upon request at other times.

Tuesday, February 9 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Assistant Director Emily Milan will host a four week discussion of the topics covered in The Four Agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Each week will cover one of the four agreements. Week One: Be impeccable with your word. Week Two: Don't take anything personally. Week Three: Don't make assumptions. Week Four: Always do your best. Registration is required and participants will be provided a copy of the text in advance. The group will meet virtually using Google Meet on Tuesdays in February.

Tuesday, February 9 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

This book discussion group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. The meeting will take place remotely using the Google Meet virtual meeting platform. For more information on joining the group please email lkelley@clamsnet.org or jclingan@clamsnet.org. This month's selection is Furious Hours: murder, fraud and the last trial of Harper Lee by Casey N. Cep (non-fiction).

Tuesday, February 9 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Brewster Ladies' Library

We will be discussing Kindred by Octavia Butler.  Please email Mary Fecteau at mfecteau@brewsterladieslibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.  All are welcome.

Tuesday, February 9 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

LISTENING WITH INTENTION WILL ENHANCE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE. LEARN HOW THE BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC LIKE MELODY, HARMONY, AND RHYTHM CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 9 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Closed group

Tuesday, February 9 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Tuesday, February 9 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

Join a weekly virtual book club and read along/read aloud with group leader, Linda Ohlson Graham.  Each session will focus on Mrs. Jack: A Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp.  Linda Ohlson Graham, will read aloud from the book while encouraging other participants to read along or aloud as well. Beginning Tuesday, January 5 and continuing every Tuesday until the book is finished. Join at any time! Mrs. Jack explores the life of the extraordinary, red-headed Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924), whose life spanned pre-Civil War nineteenth century America through the early twentieth century.  Gardner was an American charmer and art collector who came to Beacon Street, Boston from New York and became a legend in her lifetime.   After years of collecting art on a small, personal scale, Isabella inherited $1.75 million upon her father’s death in 1891 and was able to begin collecting on a greatly expanded level. Upon purchasing Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait, Age 23 in 1896, Isabella and her husband Jack decided their ambitions as collectors required more space than their residence permitted, and first began to consider the idea of a museum.  This dream was realized when, at her husband’s death, she built an enduring memorial–the Gardner museum or Fenway Court. Call the Library at 508-487-7094 to check out a copy and join Linda for the discussion on Zoom!  Email araff@clamsnet.org for more information on how to join. Linda Ohlson Graham is a fine photographer and ecstatic poet, named CO Department of Peace Poet Laureate in Oct. 2009, who has sailed thousands of miles, including through the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central and South America.  While living in Denver, Colorado,  Linda co-directed the J.M.W. Turner Museum from 1984 to 1996. Her photography and spiritual writing portray the richness of her life’s experience. Her book EARTH OCEAN HEAVENS can be viewed at https://www.lindaohlsongraham.com.  

Tuesday, February 9 from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Tuesday, February 9 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, February 9 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A JOY-FILLED WORKOUT! DANCE TO GREAT MUSIC AND BURN A TON OF CALORIES WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 9 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

  This great class is extended into Spring 2021!!!

Tuesday, February 9 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, February 9 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Join Jonathan for a discussion of David McCullough’s The Great Bridge 6pm – 7pm February 9 2021. McCullough tells the story of the epic construction project of the era – the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Live as a bystander through the seemingly insurmountable engineering challenges posed by the massive suspension bridge, the Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed politics of the day and the mood and spirit of the times. (Participants are encouraged but not required to read  book.)

Tuesday, February 9 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Wednesday, February 10 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Winter is upon us! Let’s celebrate all the cozy things that go along with the chilly Winter season! Visit Sturgis Library’s Cozy Window in the children’s room every Wednesday and read one of Maurice Sendack’s Chicken Soup With Rice poems! After you read the poem, scoop up a hot chocolate packet Then check out a few library books and you’ll have all the ingredients for a cozy afternoon back home! Each Wednesday, a new Chicken Soup poem will be featured! This will continue for twelve weeks! Everyone deserves to be cozy during the winter and socks are one of the coziest things you can wear! Socks are one of the most requested items by those in need. If you are able, please donate NEW, packaged socks to our neighbors in need. Donations can be dropped in the basket located under The Cozy Window in the children’s room. They will be brought to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. This is NOT a virtual event.

Wednesday, February 10 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

West Dennis Public Library

5 Classes for $40. or $10 per class drop-inLimited space, reservations recommended.Passes do not need to be used consecutively and can also be used at Sash's Yoga Studio in south Dennis.

Wednesday, February 10 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Join us via Facebook Live  facebook.com/cotuitlibrary. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, February 10 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CREATE INK SKETCHES OF PICTURESQUE PROVINCETOWN (OR WHATEVER TOWN YOU’RE IN). EACH WEEK PARTICIPANTS WILL RENDER A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THEIR TOWN USING PHOTO REFERENCES. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 10 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/onn-idtx-fmi

Wednesday, February 10 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Wednesday, February 10 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Join us at the West Dennis Library for a monthly Movie Matinee, featuring a recently released film and fresh popcorn.

Wednesday, February 10 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing?Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners and those who have been writing for a while. They typically last an hour and a half.Led by Donald Nitchie, 508 627 0999.Donald Nitchie has an MFA in poetry from Columbia. His book of poems Driving Lessons was published in 2008. His poems have been published in local periodicals, and he has occasionally led writing workshops on the Vineyard since the late 1980s. Donald Nitchie has a poetry collection coming out in late 2019 entitled “Places of Refuge from the Coming Collapse” from Finishing Line Press.──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96773768046?pwd=emtPdUJ0d25HNk40WTM4R0N2WWwrZz09Meeting ID: 967 7376 8046Passcode: 645146One tap mobile+13017158592,,96773768046# US (Washington D.C)+13126266799,,96773768046# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 967 7376 8046Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/adlqfqXUQY──────────

Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

NURTURING A POSITIVE & CURIOUS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR OWN INEVITABLE ENDING. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 10 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

COMBINES PRACTICES OF HATHA, YIN, AND RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES TO CLEANSE THE BODY AND BUILD THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE REQUIRED TO MEDITATE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 10 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Music As Meditation: free online ukulele/guitar class for beginners (SPACE LIMITED)Please email oakbluffslibrary@gmail.com to sign up. In this 5-week course we will cover the basics of playing the ukulele or guitar and explore how music can serve as a mindfulness practice. We will learn how playing an instrument can aid us in time management, stress relief, or simply as a fun way to occupy our time.  Focus will be placed on the practical aspects of learning the instrument. By the end of the class you will be confident in your ability to play several great songs, and have the tools to learn many more! Requirements: Ukulele or guitar Zoom-capable device Headphones Recommended for ages 13-113   About the instructor: Eric Mulhern is a local music educator, composer, and guitarist based in Vineyard Haven, MA. He Holds a Bachelor of Music Composition and a Certificate in Music Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  As a teacher, Eric strives to engage students by creating a fun and focused environment to fuel student’s passion for music. Eric treats each student as a unique individual, tailoring every lesson to address the individual interests and skill level of the student. Most recently, Eric has been teaching music on the island to people of all ages and experience levels — from children to the elderly. His expertise includes, but is not limited to: Fingerstyle guitar, Classical, R&B, Pop, Ukulele, Saxophone, Clarinet, and Music theory. Eric has been playing guitar for over 15 years. At CU Boulder, he studied classical guitar with professor Nicolò Spera and music composition with Drs. Daniel Kellogg, Carter Pann, and Michael Theodore. During a semester abroad he studied at world-renowned music school Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Music As Meditation.jpg ────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/99130704215?pwd=VW1lUFl4N0lpVXlPSnVPdXJUU1RFZz09 Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Passcode: 628291One tap mobile+13126266799,,99130704215# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,99130704215# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 991 3070 4215Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/abrUCwvI6 ──────────

Thursday, February 11 All Day

West Dennis Public Library

Thursday, February 11 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Brooks Free Library

The Friends of the Brooks Free Library 'Books on Wheels' service provides free delivery of library materials to Harwich residents who are permanently or temporarily unable to visit the library due to illness, physical disability, lack of transportation, a caregiver of a homebound person, or any reason you're physically unable to get to the library. Delivery is on the second and fourth week of each month. Please phone the library at 508-430-7562 to learn more about this service.

Thursday, February 11 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Truro Public Library

Virtual StorytimeEvery Thursday at 10:30 a.m.For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Sign up by emailing Maggie at mhanelt[AT]clamsnet.org and she will send you a Zoom link!

Thursday, February 11 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A COURSE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT YOU ALREADY OWN TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOS TO TELL A STORY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, February 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a CLOSED group not accepting new members at this time.

Thursday, February 11 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Thursday, February 11 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Thursday, February 11 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Sturgis Library

  Join us for our monthly online Cookbook Club meeting!   The premise of the Cookbook Club is to gather monthly and choose a cookbook for each session.  Participants will each choose a recipe from the agreed-upon cookbook and share the results with the group.  We hope to invite guest cookbook authors, chefs, and others to join us for these sessions. This month’s cookbook is Milk Street Tuesday Nights.  The Library will make copies available to Club participants. Space is limited, and registration is required.  If you would like to participate, please contact Library Director Lucy Loomis for a link to the Zoom meeting.  Email her at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.

Thursday, February 11 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

HOW DO YOU CRAFT ART FROM TRAUMA? JOIN US AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S WORKING IN SOME WELL-KNOWN WRITINGS ABOUT TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND LEARN HOW TO APPLY THESE TECHNIQUES TO YOUR OWN DIFFICULT STORIES. *THIS CLASS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP AND IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Friday, February 12 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Join us for a virtual story time! We'll sing songs, read books, and dance around! Email acarpenter@clamsnet.org for the Google Meet code!

Friday, February 12 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Cotuit Public Library

Friday, February 12 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/uwj-cwir-yqt

Friday, February 12 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Sturgis Library

Friday Nights Jan 8th-Feb 12th at 6:30 PM via ZOOM A series of six weekly discussions starting on January 8 will be facilitated by Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan. Readings will be made available online and participants are encouraged to read the material provided before the discussion hour. All meetings will be via Zoom and will start at 6:30 and end by 7:30. To sign up please email: sturgisreference@comcast.net We all live and participate within an economic system. However, what is not often contemplated is how our economic system affects all aspects of our life from what we pursue (our purpose) to how we consume and most importantly how we view the environment and stewardship. These latter aspects are implicit in our choices but often overlooked. This is why understanding how our economy works can provide the foundation to not only promote interest in social justice, environmental justice and economic equity, the three pillars of sustainability but also in aligning our culture to better reflect our individual values. This series will address economic literacy and the relationship between our economic actions and economic outcomes. The discussions are meant to both assess and empower individual behavior and the potential for social change. January 8: Defining an economic system: A discussion of social constructionJanuary 15: The role of GDP in cultureJanuary 22: Theory and reality the role of economic agents in consumption and productionJanuary 29: Aligning sustainability with the present economic systemFebruary 5: Reconfiguring the economy from the bottom upFebruary 12: Why explicit discussion of values is important, necessary and significant in defining an economy

Friday, February 12 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Brooks Free Library

Join the Brooks Free Library crew as you attempt to prep your spaceship for departure! But beware! At least one of your crewmates is an imposter bent on eliminating everyone! The game Among Us can be downloaded on your smartphone or tablet. We will be using the Discord app for help and to chat during the game. To sign up: Email Youth Services librarian Ann at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for an invitation to our Discord and a code for our private Among Us games!

Friday, February 12 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

AN INTRODUCTION COURSE FOR NOVICE BREAD BAKERS TO THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS, INGREDIENTS, AND TECHNIQUES OF BASIC BREAD PRODUCTION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Saturday, February 13 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Salsa Suelta Cubana goes virtual! Salsa Suelta Cubana is a form of Salsa dancing from Cuba that is danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana commonly incorporates various forms and styles of Cuban dance, including Afro-Cuban traditions and more recently elements of African American Urban Dance styles. In collaboration with Slough Farm, Instructor Christina Montoya will lead the class virtually on Zoom.──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96154888218?pwd=Y0c0akpkRWh4MjlMa24xZnpwbG81UT09Meeting ID: 961 5488 8218Passcode: 913321One tap mobile+13017158592,,96154888218# US (Washington D.C)+13126266799,,96154888218# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 961 5488 8218Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/adgq5m6hli──────────

Saturday, February 13 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Oak Bluffs Library

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob

Saturday, February 13 from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Sunday, February 14 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

RESTORATIVE YOGA ALLOWS A RELEASE OF EXHAUSTION, TENSION, AND PATTERNING, ALL WHILE CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE ATTENTION. HELP IMPROVE SLEEP, DIGESTION, AND BLOOD PRESSURE, AS WELL AS REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, February 14 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CHOOSE A SONG TO SING AS A SOLO, TAKE TURNS SINGING NOTES, SCALES AND RHYTHMS TOGETHER WHILE RECEIVING FEEDBACK TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Sunday, February 14 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

VARIOUS MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES FACILITATED IN A WAY THAT WILL ADDRESS WHAT EACH PARTICIPANT IS HOPING TO GET OUT OF THE CLASS. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 15 All Day

Sturgis Library

Sturgis Library is closed for the President’s Day holiday.

Monday, February 15 All Day

Cotuit Public Library

Monday, February 15 All Day

Brooks Free Library

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Monday, February 15 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zva-odhh-vmd

Monday, February 15 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

OPEN TO ALL WITH A CELL PHONE OR THOSE WHO HAVE THE “REAL THING”. LEARN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE SKILLS SUCH AS EXPOSURES, EDITING, AND CAMERA SETUP. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 15 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Learn to Draw Cartoons! Award winning Cartoonist and Humorous Illustrator Rick Stromski will teach you how to create your own cartoon characters, draw facial expressions, and even some animals! Presented by the Town of Barnstable Libraries To register, email: lanagel@clamsnet.org

Monday, February 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A FAST-PACED, TOTAL-BODY WORKOUT, THAT COMBINES BODY WEIGHT, MUSCLE CONDITIONING, CARDIO, AND PLYOMETRIC TRAINING MOVES SYNCED TO ORIGINAL MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Monday, February 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Monday, February 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

THE INSTRUCTOR WILL INTRODUCE, DISCUSS, AND PLAY DOZENS OF FILM AND AUDIO EXAMPLES OF ARLEN’S VAST CANON OF TUNES. RELIVE OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ARLEN’S MUSICAL ARTISTRY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Osterville Village Library

Four days - February Vacation 2021 Solving puzzles can be a satisfying experience, but so can making your own! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of creating code and digital art to make your own Digital Escape Room Game using Scratch, similar to Escape Rooms you might visit in real life. This workshop will help you think about how to create an immersive audience experience through your use of puzzles, imagery, and association skills. Please pack a peanut free snack, lunch, and drink daily. Date(s): Tuesday thru Friday, February 16 – 19, 2021 Times: 9 am - 3 pm Grades: 6 – 7 Price: $288 (Includes material for in-person.) Maximum Size: nine students Where: Osterville Village Library Note: This is an in-person STEM workshop. The curriculum is developed to offer online via Zoom, if necessary. Register: https://juniortech.org/escape-room-design/

Tuesday, February 16 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a private bridge group that meets at the Library.

Tuesday, February 16 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

The Historical Society Library is hosed on the second floor of the WDL.The Historical Society is on site every Tuesday morning to help individuals search the resources and answer related questions. They are also available upon request at other times.

Tuesday, February 16 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brooks Free Library

Assistant Director Emily Milan will host a four week discussion of the topics covered in The Four Agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Each week will cover one of the four agreements. Week One: Be impeccable with your word. Week Two: Don't take anything personally. Week Three: Don't make assumptions. Week Four: Always do your best. Registration is required and participants will be provided a copy of the text in advance. The group will meet virtually using Google Meet on Tuesdays in February.

Tuesday, February 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

LISTENING WITH INTENTION WILL ENHANCE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE. LEARN HOW THE BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC LIKE MELODY, HARMONY, AND RHYTHM CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MUSIC. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 16 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Closed group

Tuesday, February 16 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Tuesday, February 16 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

Join a weekly virtual book club and read along/read aloud with group leader, Linda Ohlson Graham.  Each session will focus on Mrs. Jack: A Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp.  Linda Ohlson Graham, will read aloud from the book while encouraging other participants to read along or aloud as well. Beginning Tuesday, January 5 and continuing every Tuesday until the book is finished. Join at any time! Mrs. Jack explores the life of the extraordinary, red-headed Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924), whose life spanned pre-Civil War nineteenth century America through the early twentieth century.  Gardner was an American charmer and art collector who came to Beacon Street, Boston from New York and became a legend in her lifetime.   After years of collecting art on a small, personal scale, Isabella inherited $1.75 million upon her father’s death in 1891 and was able to begin collecting on a greatly expanded level. Upon purchasing Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait, Age 23 in 1896, Isabella and her husband Jack decided their ambitions as collectors required more space than their residence permitted, and first began to consider the idea of a museum.  This dream was realized when, at her husband’s death, she built an enduring memorial–the Gardner museum or Fenway Court. Call the Library at 508-487-7094 to check out a copy and join Linda for the discussion on Zoom!  Email araff@clamsnet.org for more information on how to join. Linda Ohlson Graham is a fine photographer and ecstatic poet, named CO Department of Peace Poet Laureate in Oct. 2009, who has sailed thousands of miles, including through the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central and South America.  While living in Denver, Colorado,  Linda co-directed the J.M.W. Turner Museum from 1984 to 1996. Her photography and spiritual writing portray the richness of her life’s experience. Her book EARTH OCEAN HEAVENS can be viewed at https://www.lindaohlsongraham.com.  

Tuesday, February 16 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Tuesday, February 16 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A JOY-FILLED WORKOUT! DANCE TO GREAT MUSIC AND BURN A TON OF CALORIES WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Tuesday, February 16 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

  This great class is extended into Spring 2021!!!

Tuesday, February 16 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm

West Tisbury Free Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sturgis Library

Winter is upon us! Let’s celebrate all the cozy things that go along with the chilly Winter season! Visit Sturgis Library’s Cozy Window in the children’s room every Wednesday and read one of Maurice Sendack’s Chicken Soup With Rice poems! After you read the poem, scoop up a hot chocolate packet Then check out a few library books and you’ll have all the ingredients for a cozy afternoon back home! Each Wednesday, a new Chicken Soup poem will be featured! This will continue for twelve weeks! Everyone deserves to be cozy during the winter and socks are one of the coziest things you can wear! Socks are one of the most requested items by those in need. If you are able, please donate NEW, packaged socks to our neighbors in need. Donations can be dropped in the basket located under The Cozy Window in the children’s room. They will be brought to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. This is NOT a virtual event.

Wednesday, February 17 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

West Dennis Public Library

5 Classes for $40. or $10 per class drop-inLimited space, reservations recommended.Passes do not need to be used consecutively and can also be used at Sash's Yoga Studio in south Dennis.

Wednesday, February 17 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

Third Wednesday of the month  11:00-12:00 Email araff@clamsnet.org for Zoom invite Want to learn how to request library material through CLAMS? Or how to download ebooks & audiobooks? Or use Kanopy for streaming movies? Or learn tips & tricks for smooth Zooming? If this time isn’t convenient for you we’re happy to set up another time – email araff@clamsnet.org or call 487-7094 ext. 216 to set up another time

Wednesday, February 17 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Cotuit Public Library

Join us via Facebook Live  facebook.com/cotuitlibrary. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, February 17 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

CREATE INK SKETCHES OF PICTURESQUE PROVINCETOWN (OR WHATEVER TOWN YOU’RE IN). EACH WEEK PARTICIPANTS WILL RENDER A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THEIR TOWN USING PHOTO REFERENCES. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 17 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/onn-idtx-fmi

Wednesday, February 17 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

NURTURING A POSITIVE & CURIOUS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR OWN INEVITABLE ENDING. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Wednesday, February 17 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Sturgis Library

Wednesday February 17th, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Join us for a talk with Mwalim about the intersection of Black history and Native American/Wampanoag history here on Cape Cod. This talk will take place via ZOOM. Registration is required. Email sturgisreference@comcast.net to sign up. Free and open to all.

Wednesday, February 17 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Provincetown Public Library

COMBINES PRACTICES OF HATHA, YIN, AND RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES TO CLEANSE THE BODY AND BUILD THE PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE REQUIRED TO MEDITATE. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, February 18 All Day

West Dennis Public Library

Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Truro Public Library

Virtual StorytimeEvery Thursday at 10:30 a.m.For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Sign up by emailing Maggie at mhanelt[AT]clamsnet.org and she will send you a Zoom link!

Thursday, February 18 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

A COURSE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT YOU ALREADY OWN TO PRODUCE AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOS TO TELL A STORY. Register at winterwednesdays.org

Thursday, February 18 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

West Dennis Public Library

This is a CLOSED group not accepting new members at this time.

Thursday, February 18 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dennis Memorial Library

Thursday, February 18 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Brewster Ladies' Library

This event has been cancelled.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.   Monthly meeting of the Brewster Ladies’ Library Board of Directors.

Thursday, February 18 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Provincetown Public Library

HOW DO YOU CRAFT ART FROM TRAUMA? JOIN US AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S WORKING IN SOME WELL-KNOWN WRITINGS ABOUT TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND LEARN HOW TO APPLY THESE TECHNIQUES TO YOUR OWN DIFFICULT STORIES. *THIS CLASS IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP AND IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Register at winterwednesdays.org