Library News
The Barnstable County Fair“Best in Show” award was given to the 4-H group for their creation of an entire farm made of felted wool, which was crafted during their meetings at the Library …
There is a beautiful needlepoint hydrangea rug, made by Truro resident B. J. Allen, to be raffled at the Library this summer. Please show your support, take a chance on winning this lovely piece of art.
Mark the following Dates
Saturday August 4th is the annual Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. 'til noon. We have a wonderful selection of books this year, and the bake sale will be great. If you can help with the book sale, please contact Cathy Van Stratum (508) 349-6841. Additional items for the bake sale are welcome, also.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Unless otherwise noted, these programs begin at 6:30 p.m. and take place in the Anne H. Brock Community Room at the Library.
- Tuesday, August 7th, nationally known artist Carmen Cicero will give a presentation on his influences and his development as an artist.
- On Tuesday, August 14th, a presentation by Alec Wilkerson, who is a Staff Writer for the New Yorker and author most recently of The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Artic Exploration.
- Wednesday, August 15th, Author Talk by Glenn Stout, author of Fenway 1912: the Birth of a Ballpark, a Championship Season, and Fenway’s Remarkable First Year.
- Tuesday, August 21st,Award-winning poet Brendan Galvin.
**PLEASE NOTE: This program takes place on the deck at Castle Hill.
- Wednesday, August 22nd, Steve Wilkes talks about his audio project: “Hear Cape Cod” – the Sonic Landscape of the Cape and Islands”.
- Tuesday, August 28th, Artist Peter Chepus on his life and art.
Truro Library Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The title for August 29th is Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst.
Knit or Knot, the weekly needlework group, is now meeting Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Library’s lower level. This friendly group welcomes new members!
FOR THE KIDS
There are on-going programs, such as
- the Children’s Community Garden Group on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Garden Dances on Wednesdays (until August 15th) from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Story Time EVERY Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
- August 1st, 6:30 p.m., Big Ryan’s Tall Tales
- August 3rd, 9:45 a.m. Origami with Cammie Keane
- August 7th, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., Coastal Explorer Van has hands-on displays and activities
- August 8th, at 6:00 p.m., Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m., Create Your Own Dream Box with Jennifer Stratton
- August 10th, at 9:45 a.m. “Read to a Dog” with the Companion Animal Program.
Contest at the Truro Library: “Dewey Numbers in the News”
Remember those Dewey Decimal Numbers? Like to win free books? Dewey Decimal Numbers are not a thing of the past, and the Librarians in Truro are out to prove it. Until August 30th, the Truro Library is having a contest in which several Dewey Decimal Numbers are given; and you must identify the subject. All the topics have been featured predominantly in the news this summer.
Just stop by the Library and fill in the topic for each number. It is a fun and easy way to test your sleuthing skills. Not sure what a Dewey Decimal Number is? Ask your Librarian.
Your correct answers will be entered into a drawing. Each of the five winners of the drawing will win a gift certificate to the Library bookstore, Books Down Under, run by the Friends of the Truro Public Library. The contest will run until August 30th. The winners will be notified on August 31st. Thanks to the Friends of the Truro Library for sponsoring the contest. Questions? Call 508-487-1125.
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.
Contact: Tricia Ford
Library Director
7 Standish Way
N. Truro, MA 02652
508-487-1125
tford@truro-ma.gov