Staff Changes at the Library
Starting Tuesday, April 3, Tricia Ford joins the library staff as Director. Tricia comes to us from the Eastham Public Library where she has been Assistant Director. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as well as a strong customer service ethic. Stop by and introduce yourself! Karen MacDonald will be leaving the staff effective April 7 to take the Assistant Director position in Eastham. Before coming to Truro, Karen was Assistant Director in Provincetown. We’re going to miss her cheerful and friendly personality and her many talents. Meg Royka, director since 2002, retires April 6.
Upcoming Events
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Bus Trip on Wednesday, April 18
Phone 508-487-1125 to register. Or stop by the Circulation Desk to register for the Friends’ trip, which includes a guided tour of the new Renzo Piano-designed wing and the newly-restored historic galleries. The motor coach leaves the library at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, and returns at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $55.00 per person. Registration and payment deadline is April 2.
The Truro Police Department will present Personal Safety: in and out of your home on Wednesday, April 11
Covered topics will include self defense, danger/threat awareness, fraud protection, and identity theft protection. Sponsored by Friends of the Truro Library, coffee is served at 9:30 a.m. followed by the presentation at 10:00 a.m.
Second Saturday Science Sessions with Lucy Gilmore
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
What is Family Science? You and your child will be invited to choose from a variety of science learning stations to explore at your own pace - all disguised as PLAY! While playing with balls, balloons, air pumps, balance scales, pin wheels, color mixing, magnets and more, your child will build an understanding of many science concepts. Guaranteed fun to bring out the scientist in everyone! Geared for young toddler and preschool-aged children.
Elizabeth Lazeren is exhibiting oil paintings at the library during April. A reception will be held Friday, April 13, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The show, entitled “The Pamet River,” records her observations and memories of marshes and estuaries in Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham.
Celebrate National Book Week!
Join the COA Memoirs Group and 6th Graders from Truro Central School on Saturday, April 14, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. for Sharing Stories: I remember going to the library… Participate and share or come and listen to recollections of the impact libraries have made on our lives.
Poetry reading by Hilde Oleson
Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Hilde will share her recent writings.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Friday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m.
A story and puppet-time formatted adaptation of the classic tale about poor Jack, who went to sell his cow and came home with three magic beans, will be presented by Dream Tale Puppets. One performer will provide narration and give voices to the characters while a second performer operates hand puppets, figure puppets, and a marionette. This program is supported by a grant from the Truro Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by the Friends of the Truro Library.
Gaming @ your library
First and Third Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
All kinds of Wii games and new board games will be available for your playing pleasure.
Open to all ages and abilities.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. New members are most welcome. For additional information, contact Linton Watts at 487-7914. Upcoming titles:
April 3: In the Garden of Beasts : Love, Terror, and an American Family in
Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson.
May 1: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Truro Library Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Phone the library (508-487-1125) for the April selection.
Knit or Knot, the weekly needlework group, is now meeting on Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on the library’s lower level. This friendly group welcomes new members!
Truro Tots Playgroup (ages birth to 3 years with parent or caregiver) meets Mondays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This activity is free of charge to participants and is sponsored by the Town of Truro. For information, please contact Maggie Hanelt (508-487-2693).
eBooks now Available for Kindle and Kindle Fire
The CLAMS Digital Downloads website (powered by Overdrive) now supports Kindle (as well as many other readers and devices.) Download directions may be found at the bottom of the homepage on our website (www.trurolibrary.org). Select “Digital Downloads” and look in the left-hand column for Kindle. Downloads to Kindle require the use of your computer and an Amazon.com account. Downloads to the Kindle Fire don’t require the use of a computer.
Download Free e-Books
Did you know you can download e-books from CLAMS to your Nook, your Kindle and lots of other e-readers as well as to your iPad, PC or laptop? They're free with your Truro library card!
Visit the Library Website
More details about these and other programs and events can be found on the Library website, which is updated almost daily.