Library operating hours for Thanksgiving week
Tuesday, Nov. 20th, Open 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 21st, Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 22nd, Closed
Friday, Nov. 23rd, Closed
Saturday, Nov. 24th, Open 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25th, Closed
Upcoming Events for Adults
Friday, November 2nd, Noon to 1:00 p.m. The Library will host the first meeting of the First Friday Brown Bag Book Talks. Join Library Director Tricia Ford in the Anne H. Brock Community Room for a monthly brown bag lunch with books on the menu. Come and share a little bit about what you are reading now or just listen and pick up some new reading ideas.
Wednesday, November 7th, 6:30 p.m. Ira Wood will be reading from his latest book, You’re Married to Her? Wood is an author, poet, teacher, radio personality, former Wellfleet Selectman, and spouse of internationally acclaimed poet and writer Marge Piercy.
Wednesday, November 14th, 10:00 a.m. During November's Monthly Membership meeting of the Friends of the Truro Library, there will be a presentation by the Wellfleet Audubon on “The State of the Birds.” Coffee is served at 9:30 a.m.
Upcoming Events for Kids
Friday, November 9th, 4 - 5 p.m. Junk Drawer Robotics - EcoBot Challenge. Join us as we kick off registration for a new 4-H group. Registrations will take place during two sessions with two exciting science projects using 4-H science curriculum. This group will start officially in January, but registration is required to participate in either or both of these sessions. Registration forms will be available on either of the two nights. Cost to enroll into 4-H is $25.00 per member and includes all supplies. Scholarships and waivers are also available to families that meet income eligibility.
Today's challenge will be to create an EcoBot to help clean up an environmental spill, using everyday items found in the back of your drawers or recycle bins.
Saturday, November 10th, 10 a.m. – Noon Second Science Saturday with Lucy
Lucy Gilmore introduces science concepts to children ages 3 - 7.
Thursday, November 15th, 4 - 5 p.m. “All About Owls” by Massachusetts Audubon. Learn about these fascinating creatures that are all around us but are rarely seen.
Saturday, November 17th, 10 a.m. to noon “Lego My Library” Lego club for school-aged kids.
Saturday, November 24th, 10 a.m. to Noon Baby Yoga. Gentle yoga for children ages 2.5 to 5 years with Genie Morrow from "Quiet Mind Studio."
Note to Parents: If you are interested in having your child participate in a Homework Help program, please contact Maggie Hanelt at the Library, 508-487-1125.
Ongoing Events
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 508-487-7914. Upcoming titles:
Nov. 6th, Cleopatra: A Life, by Stacy Schiff
Dec. 4th, Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon
Truro Library Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call the Library at 508-487-1125 to learn what they have chosen to read in November.
Angel Tree Going Up in mid-November
Once again, an Angel Tree will be set up in the Library in mid-November. The tree will be decorated with paper angel hangings coded for needy children in Truro and on the Lower Cape. Sponsored by FOTL in conjunction with the Homeless Prevention Council, the paper angels specify needed items for a specific (anonymous) child. Gifts are collected at the Library and delivered unwrapped to the Council following FOTL’s December meeting. Watch for the tree – in the past the angels have been “adopted” quickly!
Works by Artist Michael Marrinan are on exhibit in the Anne H. Brock Community Room during the month of November. Michael’s beautiful landscapes are painted on both canvas and metal.
For the month of December, Martha Magane has organized a show of found and refashioned objects.
Truro Tots Playgroup (ages birth to three 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 at 508-487-2693.
Story Time with Maggie
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for ages Birth through three years of age. Join Maggie and friends for stories, songs, and crafts.
4-H Program Food Collection for Truro Pantry
Our 4-H Program is collecting food items until December 2nd for the Truro Pantry. Items may be left in the bin in the Library lobby.
Knit or Knot, the weekly needlework group, is now meeting Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Library’s Lower Level.
Book Sale at the Library
There is an on-going book sale in the Books Down Under Room, in the lower level of the Library. It is open whenever the Library is open.
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