Friday, June 21 through January 31
Every day is a good day to apply for getting a free Scholarship through the partnership that Hyannis Public Library established with Grow with Google! Google Career Certificates provide job seekers with access to in-demand skills through job training without the need for a college degree or prior experience in the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, or user experience (UX) design and much more! These certificates are taught and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in these fields and are hands-on, practical, and rigorous. Learners can earn a certificate in under six months part-time. What background knowledge is necessary to complete a certificate? None! Whether your learners are completely new to the field or have had some exposure to it, they can enroll in and complete any of the Google Career Certificate programs. Learners can access Google’s Career Certificates at no cost. Are the certificates really 100% online? The certificates are completely online and flexible to your life, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your instructional videos, reading material, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device. Can a learner enroll into more than one certificate/course? Yes, a learner can choose to enroll into one, two or more Google Career Certificates – however many are made available by their program admin. Please note that no matter how many certificate programs a learner enrolls in, they will have the same amount of time to finish their studies (the expiration date is extended to December 15, 2025). Where can I access Google Career Certificates? Apply today at the form below! You will receive an email from HPL inviting you to choose your courses and start learning on Coursera! You will receive an email from Hyannis Public Library through Coursera platform: “You’re invited to learn on Coursera”. After joining the platform, you will be able to enroll in all 9 different Certification trainings offered by Google Career Certificates. Completely free of charge! If you need further assistance or want to be in a study group, please reach out to [email protected] Looking for more? Check out our calendar of events! Sign up for our monthly Newsletter and keep up to date with what’s happening at HPL! Apply today! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event Name *Name of the event you are registering forName *FirstLastEmail *PhoneNumber of attendees *How many people are you registering for this event?Comment or MessageNames of additional attendees, special instructions for accessibility, etc.Submit
Monday, January 13 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Discovery & Enrichment: Thriving in a Contentious World: Lessons from Deerfield Academy (Virtual) Deerfield Academy’s “Framework for Schools: Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention” is designed to meet the challenges of the social and political tenor of country, guiding students on how to approach difficult conversations. Mr. John Austin, Head of School, will share the development of this educational approach and offer suggestions on how we, as adults, can utilize the pillars of this framework in a manner that would be applicable to the general community. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/discovery-enrichment-thriving-in-a-world-of-pluralistic-contention-lessons-from-a-high-school-curriculum/
Monday, January 13 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join author and journalist Randi Minetor for a discussion of her book, The Complete Language of Birds. Randi, along with her photographer husband Nic, has visited 354 National Parks, capturing and writing about the hundreds of fascinating bird species along the way. For more information, click here. Registration required. To sign up, click here. This program is funded by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries. https://edgartownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/online-author-talk-the-complete-language-of-birds-by-randi-minetor/
Tuesday, January 14 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
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Tuesday, January 14 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Tuesday, January 14 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
You are invited to join the American History Book Club! The book club meets every two months on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss a non-fiction pick featuring American History. This group meets in-person at the Library, and newcomers are always welcome! Titles are chosen in advance and can be ordered in your preferred format from the CLAMS catalog. On January 14th, The American History Book Club is reading BY THE FIRE WE CARRY by Rebecca Nagle. You can find the book here: clamsnet.org Registration for the American History Book Club is required, and Zoom links will be sent to participants the day of the meeting. Want to join? Use the form at the bottom of the page to register! For questions about the book club please reach out to [email protected] for more information. Looking for more? Make sure to check out our whole calendar of events! Event RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event Name *Name of the event you are registering forName *FirstLastEmail *PhoneNumber of attendees *How many people are you registering for this event?Comment or MessageNames of additional attendees, special instructions for accessibility, etc.Submit
Tuesday, January 14 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a virtual tour of the National Constitution Center’s newest gallery, The First Amendment. Protecting some of our most cherished freedoms—religious liberty, free speech, a free press, the freedom of assembly, and the right to petition—the First Amendment is a pillar of democracy and the American way of life. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the program will highlight the power of the freedom of assembly and how King and other civil rights leaders used this right to fight for equality under the law. To learn more about the National Constitution Center, visit https://constitutioncenter.org/. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/first-amendment-the-power-of-protests-a-virtual-program-with-the-national-constitution-center/
Tuesday, January 14 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join the afternoon book group either in-person or over Zoom each month on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm! Email [email protected] to register as a Zoom participant. July: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez August: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett September: The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner October: Stoner by John Williams November: Chances Are by Richard Russo December: Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala January: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck February: Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson March: Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad April: Hateship, Courtship, Friendship, Loveship, Marriage by Alice Munroe May: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver June: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/afternoon-book-group-39/
Tuesday, January 14 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-243/
Tuesday, January 14 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 15 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
You are invited to join the Hyannis Public Library Book Club! We read books on a monthly basis and meet on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss that month’s read. The Library Book Club is open to all, from the comfort of your home on Zoom! A new title for the following month will be chosen during each meeting. Participants are encouraged to offer multiple suggestions, and several months’ titles can be decided in advance. Copies of chosen titles can be reserved in print, audio and digital format from the CLAMS catalog. Registration for the Library Book Club is required and Zoom links will be sent to participants the day of the meeting. For questions about the book club please reach out to [email protected] for more information. Event RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event Name *Name of the event you are registering forName *FirstLastEmail *PhoneNumber of attendees *How many people are you registering for this event?Comment or MessageNames of additional attendees, special instructions for accessibility, etc.Submit Looking for more? Make sure to check out our whole calendar of events! Sign up for our monthly Newsletter and keep up to date with what’s happening at HPL!
Wednesday, January 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
***CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK***Join with other writers to share written work. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 Online through Zoom. Read work on which you wish to have reader feedback: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. About the Author: TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.This is an online program. Register HERE!!
Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. If you’re new to the Cerulean Chronicles, that’s okay! Let us lay the groundwork. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea introduces us to Linus Baker. A by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours. Klune’s most recent book in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, welcomes us back for Arthur’s story. Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it. If you cannot watch the live session, a recording will be available. Register here: https://libraryc.org/brewsterladieslibrary/64468 About the Author: TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-magic-of-found-family-in-conversation-with-author-tj-klune/
Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This program is sponsored by the Eldredge Public Library and cosponsored by Centerville Public Library. If you can’t open your drawers, if clutter topples out of closets, and paperwork covers your tabletops then log on for this de-cluttering program with a humorous twist. Join Organizing Humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak as she shares her laugh-out-loud funny approach for what to do with all the stuff – without getting overwhelmed. Wondering what to keep? What to toss? What to share or sell? And how to let it all go for a clutter-free new year? Then log on for this interactive virtual workshop when Jamie guides you through a tiny tidy up live! Registration is required for this virtual event. Zoom Webinar information will be sent to registrants the day of.
Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
If you can’t open your drawers, if clutter topples out of closets, and paperwork covers your tabletops then log on for this de-cluttering program with a humorous twist. Join Organizing Humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak as she shares her laugh-out-loud funny approach for what to do with all the stuff – without getting overwhelmed. Wondering what to keep? What to toss? What to share or sell? And how to let it all go for a clutter-free new year? Then log on for this interactive virtual workshop when Jamie guides you through a tiny tidy up live! This program is offered in partnership with the Eldredge Public Library. Register here: https://eldredgelibrary.libcal.com/event/13491758 About the Presenter: The author of multiple books on organization, Jamie Novak has been seen on TV and her tips have been shared in national magazines. If you are overwhelmed by the thought of having to go through your stuff, especially paperwork, closets, and sentimental treasures, then her new book Keep This Toss That: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up is the best place to start. Written in checklist format, all you have to do is follow along. You can print a free fill-in-the-blank calendar to follow along with her 10-minute tidy of the day at JamieNovak.com. Tune into Jamie's 10 Minute Podcast every Monday at JamieNovak.com. Watch Jamie's YouTube Show every Wednesday. Most days, Jamie is writing or presenting VIRTUAL laugh-out-loud funny programs on de-cluttering. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/keep-this-toss-that-a-virtual-discussion-on-how-to-easily-declutter-in-2025/
Thursday, January 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it with Dr. Anil Vyas. Dr. Vyas will go over the sources of carbon monoxide, how to identify symptoms and signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, and how to respond to it. Being aware of carbon monoxide poisoning can save lives! CLICK HERE to RSVP for this event with our online form! This talk will be held in Community Rooms AB.
Thursday, January 16 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday, January 17 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood, CPL hosts a FREE Hatha yoga at CPL on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom! The instructor will lead class indoors in our community room. Don't forget your mat! Register at this link if you want the Zoom link to the virtual class.
Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LEGO Club is back! Every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Use your imagination with free play, or accept different challenges. Leave your blocks at home, we have everything you need to build! Your design will be displayed at the library all month long. Looking for more? Make sure to check out our whole calendar of events! Sign up for our monthly Newsletter and keep up to date with what’s happening at HPL!
Monday, January 20 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
CPL is hosting Zumba with Rick weekly on Monday! Classes will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms. Registration required. CLICK HERE to fill our online form!
Tuesday, January 21 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
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Tuesday, January 21 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society holds its monthly meetings in the auditorium at Brewster Ladies' Library. The Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month (excepting July and November) and they feature presentations by professionals, and by their members on topics of interest to amateur genealogists. The meetings are hybrid, meaning you can attend via Zoom or in-person. The Society welcomes non members. You can walk-in, or if you want to join the Zoom component of the meeting request a registration link by email to [email protected]. To learn more about the Cape Cod Genealogical Society, visit https://capecodgenealogy.org/. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cape-cod-genealogical-society/
Tuesday, January 21 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Tuesday, January 21 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-244/
Tuesday, January 21 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
New York Times bestselling author James Grippando will discuss his new legal thriller, Grave Danger. Grippando’s main character, legendary criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck, is back to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international diplomacy that will test his legal expertise and his marriage. For more information, click here. Registration required. To sign up, click here. This program is funded by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries. https://edgartownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/online-author-talk-grave-danger-by-james-grippando/
Wednesday, January 22 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
***CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK***Join with other writers to share written work. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 Online through Zoom. Read work on which you wish to have reader feedback: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, January 23 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet.About the Author: Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram @Amanda_Montell.This is an Online event. Register HERE
Thursday, January 23 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet. “Magical thinking” can be broadly defined as the belief that one’s internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency amid chaos, but in The Age of Magical Overthinking, Montell argues that in the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to an eleven. In a series of razor sharp, deeply funny chapters, Montell delves into a cornucopia of the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the “halo effect” cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger-than-life celebrities, to how the “sunk cost fallacy” can keep us in detrimental relationships long after we’ve realized they’re not serving us. As she illuminates these concepts with her signature brilliance and wit, Montell’s prevailing message is one of hope, empathy, and ultimately forgiveness for our anxiety-addled human selves. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason, Montell aims to make some sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds, and let a warm breeze in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, or even hear a melody in it. Don't be irrational, register now for a conversation you just don’t want to miss! If you cannot watch the live session, a recording will be available. Register here: https://libraryc.org/brewsterladieslibrary/64947 About the Author: Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram @Amanda_Montell. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-speaker-series-notes-on-modern-irrationality-with-bestselling-author-amanda-montell/
Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tgy-xrvc-fudLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
Saturday, January 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LEGO Club is back! Every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Use your imagination with free play, or accept different challenges. Leave your blocks at home, we have everything you need to build! Your design will be displayed at the library all month long. Looking for more? Make sure to check out our whole calendar of events! Sign up for our monthly Newsletter and keep up to date with what’s happening at HPL!
Monday, January 27 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
CPL is hosting Zumba with Rick weekly on Monday! Classes will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms. Registration required. CLICK HERE to fill our online form!
Monday, January 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join author Fiona Davis for a discussion of her new historical fiction novel, The Stolen Queen—an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Spectacular, The Magnolia Palace, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue. For more information, click here. Registration required. To sign up, click here. This program is funded by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries. https://edgartownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/online-author-talk-the-stolen-queen-by-fiona-davis/
Tuesday, January 28 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
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Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Tuesday, January 28 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Learn how to cook something new! Join Jeni Wheeler, founder of Family Table Collaborative (a local food access organization!) for a FREE Zoom cooking class to learn how to make a fresh and nutritious meal brighten up your dinner table. Vegan alternatives will always be offered. We’ll provide you with a list of ingredients before the class and send you the recipe after. Have ideas for something Jeni can make? We’re always looking for suggestions! Registration is requested to attend this event. Join Zoom Meeting Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event Name *Name of the event you are registering forName *FirstLastEmail *PhoneNumber of attendees *How many people are you registering for this event?Date of classWhich class date are you signing up for? The current month or an upcoming month?Comment or MessageNames of additional attendees, special instructions for accessibility, etc.Submit Looking for more? Make sure to check out our whole calendar of events!
Tuesday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.In this presentation, Fishman will deep dive into what happens after you’ve signed with a literary agent. He will cover many topics, including but not limited to: What agents are and are not looking for, How to submit your work to an agent and when, What to expect after you've both said "yes!" to working together, What you can look forward to as you ready your work with an eye towards submitting to publishers, including the revision process and so much more. This extended, 90-minute presentation, includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your publishing dreams come true. To learn about this beginning stage of the process, register now! This event is Online ONLY!
Tuesday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. The Gernert Company represents more than 500 authors and is a full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Their client list is as broad as the market and they represent fiction, both literary and commercial (such as Liz Moore, John Grisham, Louise Penny, Cixin Liu), as well as general nonfiction and practical nonfiction genres. In this presentation, Fishman will deep dive into what happens after you’ve signed with a literary agent. He will cover many topics, including but not limited to: What agents are and are not looking for, How to submit your work to an agent and when, What to expect after you've both said "yes!" to working together, What you can look forward to as you ready your work with an eye towards submitting to publishers, including the revision process and so much more. This extended, 90-minute presentation, includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your publishing dreams come true. To learn about this beginning stage of the process, register now! Register here: https://libraryc.org/brewsterladieslibrary/65426 About the Author: Head of the Los Angeles office, Seth is a Vice President and agent at The Gernert Company, which he joined in 2010 after beginning his career as an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. Born in Midland, Texas, he graduated from Princeton University and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His interests are wide-ranging, but in particular he's looking for the new voice, the original idea, the entirely breathtaking creative angle in both fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children, and is the author of the award-winning picture book, A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars, along with Power Up and The Ocean In Your Bathtub, as well as two YA books. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-speaker-series-a-look-at-working-with-a-literary-agent-a-talk-w-seth-fishman/
Tuesday, January 28 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-245/
Tuesday, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 29 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Truro Library Book GroupJanuary selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. The Book group is now meeting inside (or outside when possible) the Library. If you would like to join virtually, please email Maggie to receive a Zoom invite.
Thursday, January 30 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday, January 31 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
In this monthly writing workshop with poet Donald Nitchie, participants will have an opportunity to create their own poem, prompted by a selection of poetry which will be read at the beginning of the workshop. Poets will also have a chance to read and discuss their own poem during the second half of the workshop, although there is no pressure to share. This workshop is perfect for beginning writers or anyone curious about writing in groups. Once registered, you will be emailed the workshop materials. The focus of January's workshop is "openings." Registration is required. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library. https://edgartownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/online-build-it-build-it-better-poetry-workshop-with-donald-nitchie-4/
Monday, February 3 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry.
Monday, February 3 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
CPL is hosting Zumba with Rick weekly on Monday! Classes will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms. Registration required. CLICK HERE to fill our online form!
Monday, February 3 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Mystery Book Club on ZoomFebruary selection is The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey 1920s India: Perveen Mistry, Bombay’s first female lawyer, is investigating a suspicious will on behalf of three Muslim widows living in full purdah when the case takes a turn toward the murderous. Inspired in part by the woman who made history as India’s first female attorney, The Widows of Malabar Hill is a richly wrought story of multicultural 1920s Bombay as well as the debut of a sharp and promising new sleuth. Copies are available at the Truro Public Library. Ebook and Audiobook versions are also available on Libby/Overdrive. To register and receive Zoom link, please email Chris here.
Tuesday, February 4 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
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Tuesday, February 4 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Tuesday, February 4 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join the National Constitution Center, in virtual partnership with The Henry Ford, as we celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Tour the bus Parks was riding the day she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll also learn more about Rosa Parks’ life and work, get the opportunity to explore The Henry Ford’s archives, and hear the stories of other people central to the fight for equality. To learn more about the National Constitution Center, visit https://constitutioncenter.org/. To learn more about The Henry Ford, visit https://www.thehenryford.org/. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/civil-rights-virtual-tour-with-the-henry-ford-and-national-constitution-center/
Tuesday, February 4 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. The COVID-19 pandemic won't be our last—because what makes us vulnerable to pandemics also makes us human. That is the uncomfortable but all-too-timely message of The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, which travels through history and around the globe to examine how and why pandemics are an inescapable threat of our own making. Drawing on dozens of disciplines—from medicine, epidemiology, and microbiology to anthropology, sociology, ecology, and neuroscience—as well as a unique expertise in public education about emerging infectious diseases, biological anthropologist Sabrina Sholts identifies the human traits and tendencies that double as pandemic liabilities, from the anatomy that defines us to the misperceptions that divide us.About the Author:Sabrina Sholts is a biological anthropologist and Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). Her research explores intersections of human, animal, and environmental health in the past and present.Register, submit questions, and view more Online Author Talks HERE!!
Tuesday, February 4 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. The COVID-19 pandemic won't be our last—because what makes us vulnerable to pandemics also makes us human. That is the uncomfortable but all-too-timely message of The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, which travels through history and around the globe to examine how and why pandemics are an inescapable threat of our own making. Drawing on dozens of disciplines—from medicine, epidemiology, and microbiology to anthropology, sociology, ecology, and neuroscience—as well as a unique expertise in public education about emerging infectious diseases, biological anthropologist Sabrina Sholts identifies the human traits and tendencies that double as pandemic liabilities, from the anatomy that defines us to the misperceptions that divide us. Weaving together a wealth of personal experiences, scientific findings, and historical stories, Sholts brings dramatic and much-needed clarity to one of the most profound challenges we face as a species. Though the COVID-19 pandemic looms large in Sholts's account, it is, in fact, just one of the many infectious disease events explored in The Human Disease. With its expansive, evolutionary perspective, the book explains how humanity will continue to face new pandemics because humans cause them, by the ways that we are and the things that we do. By recognizing our risks, Sholts suggests, we can take actions to reduce them. When the next pandemic happens, and how bad it becomes, are largely within our highly capable human hands—and will be determined by what we do with our extraordinary human brains. A presentation you don’t want to miss, register now! If you cannot watch the live session, a recording will be available. Register here: https://libraryc.org/brewsterladieslibrary/66554 About the Author: Sabrina Sholts is a biological anthropologist and Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). Her research explores intersections of human, animal, and environmental health in the past and present. She received her PhD in Anthropology at UC Santa Barbara and was a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology and at Stockholm University in Biophysics and Biochemistry. Sholts has published widely in academic journals including American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Environmental Health Perspectives, JAMA, PNAS, Scientific Reports, Proceedings of the Royal Society B, and Nature Ecology & Evolution, and written for popular audiences in Scientific American and Smithsonian Magazine. She was named as a World Economic Forum Young Scientist in 2019. In addition, she was Lead Curator of the exhibition Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World at the NMNH (2018-2022) and a scientific advisor for the related exhibition Épidémies: Prendre soin du vivant at the musée des Confluences in Lyon, France (2024-2025). https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-speaker-series-how-we-create-pandemics-w-smithsonian-curator-sabrina-sholts/
Tuesday, February 4 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-246/
Tuesday, February 4 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, February 5 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday 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 Wednesday of the month). Contact “Library Friends of Oak Bluffs” at: [email protected] or Library Friends of Oak BluffsPO Box 1421Oak Bluffs, MA 02557-1421 or or visit us athttps://oakbluffslibrary.org/about-lfob/────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/81893414348?pwd=OEd4ZDNwZTRXU2RlQ1lWbjBXei9CZz09 Meeting ID: 818 9341 4348Passcode: 462343One tap mobile+13126266799,,81893414348# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,81893414348# 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 DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 818 9341 4348Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/kehrnDqXbO ──────────
Wednesday, February 5 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday 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 Wednesday of the month). Contact “Library Friends of Oak Bluffs” at: [email protected] or Library Friends of Oak BluffsPO Box 1421Oak Bluffs, MA 02557-1421 or or visit us athttps://oakbluffslibrary.org/about-lfob/────────── Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/81893414348?pwd=OEd4ZDNwZTRXU2RlQ1lWbjBXei9CZz09 Meeting ID: 818 9341 4348Passcode: 462343One tap mobile+13126266799,,81893414348# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,81893414348# 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 DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 818 9341 4348Find your local number: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/u/kehrnDqXbO ──────────
Wednesday, February 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
West Tisbury Free Public Library
Photo Engagement Project – Online The West Tisbury Library presents online gatherings of the Photo Engagement Project (PEP). This event meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. The PEP meets on Zoom while the library building remains closed. Please contact the West Tisbury Library to join by emailing [email protected]. Free and open to the public. About the PEP: This monthly gathering is open to people of all different ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Participants do not need to be photographers or live on-island. All are welcome, including children through to seniors, individuals who simply have an appreciation for photography, individuals who would like to learn or are just starting out, students, and amateurs and professionals. The goal is to increase engagement in and enthusiasm for photography, at the level each individual chooses, whilst simultaneously encouraging each individual to do the same for others. In this way, the PEP hopes to promote an ongoing cycle of shared creative activity around the enjoyment of photography, and enhance wellbeing. The PEP does not have a jurying process, and does not critique participants’ work. It is designed to increase accessibility and engagement; help develop confidence, ideas, and connections; and offer opportunities for people to receive, and give, help in a safe and supportive environment. Participants are not required to attend every meeting. At meetings, each participant will be asked to contribute something small, as we all have something to give, as well as learn. Some ideas may include: bringing a few of your own photos, images of a photographer’s work that inspires you, a quote or excerpt from a book/magazine, tips, news of artist opportunities/workshops, or potential project proposals such as a photo walk, printing images, or outreaching to an island organization.
Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Friday, February 7 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Friends' monthly meetings are scheduled on the first Friday of the month. These meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome and invited to attend! IN-PERSON MEETINGS: Meetings are held in person at the library year-round from 9:30am-10:30am. HYBRID MEETINGS: Meetings are held both in person and via Zoom from November through May from 9:30am-10:30am. Please email [email protected] for a link to the meeting. The Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library is an association of volunteers who support the Library and its programs, and promote the use of the Library as a vital community resource. We welcome all who are interested to join the Friends and participate in all of the exciting programs and initiatives supported by this nonprofit group. https://edgartownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-edgartown-public-library-monthly-meeting-14/
Friday, February 7 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood, CPL hosts a FREE Hatha yoga at CPL on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom! The instructor will lead class indoors in our community room. Don't forget your mat! Register at this link if you want the Zoom link to the virtual class.
Friday, February 7 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Come one, come all to our wildly popular after-hours 21+ mini-golf event. Putts & Pints: Mini Golf at the Library is a fundraiser benefiting the programs of the Oak Bluffs Library. Play 18 holes throughout the library! $18 admission per person (or 2 for $30) will get you a round of golf and a free drink. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and food will be on site! All proceeds benefit the Oak Bluffs Library programs. Teens Only mini-golf will be from 4:00-5:30, and Free Family mini-golfing is Saturday, January 20 from 10:00-12:00. You can purchase tickets for Putts & Pints: Mini Golf at the Library in person at the Oak Bluffs Library or online using the app Venmo. For Venmo, send your payment to @libraryfriendsob Tickets are $18/1 or $30/2. Please make sure that in the memo of the transaction you write: your full name and the number of tickets being purchased. Your reservation will then be added to our Mini Golf registration list! Email [email protected] or call 508-693-9433 for more information.
Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Explore the world of body strength training in this beginner-friendly class geared for women and taught by Strong Martha’s Emily Mizer. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to level up, this class caters to all levels of experience. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an inclusive and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of strength training, improve flexibility, and boost overall well-being. Pre-registration is required. Email: [email protected] Call: 508.693.9433 Zoom link: https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/85275537545?pwd=UFo7ENQwIC5Xji77bmDf14PKN9Hbuw.1
Monday, February 10 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
CPL is hosting Zumba with Rick weekly on Monday! Classes will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms. Registration required. CLICK HERE to fill our online form!