Library

Coffee and Tea

Complimentary coffee and tea will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every Saturday during January in the Periodicals Room. Please join us.

Legos

Got Legos? We would be grateful for donations of Legos.

For Adults...

Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in the Anne H. Brock Community Room.

Friday, January 4th, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
First Friday Brown Bag Book Talk – Share your favorite books and get new reading ideas.

Wednesday, January 9th, 10:00 a.m.
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
Police Chief Kyle Takakjian will talk about the First Responders of Truro.
Coffee is ready at 9:30 a.m., program begins at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, January 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Health Benefits of Acupuncture
Jennifer Dimeo, D.C., Lic. Ac., from Outer Cape Community Acupuncture, will give a presentation on this ancient practice.

Saturday, January 19th, 12:30 p.m.
Music with Billy Hardy and Beth Sweeney
Billy and Beth are two talented musicians who play and sing Bluegrass, Celtic, Appalachian, and Folk

Tuesday, January 22nd, 6:30 p.m.
The Beatles are coming to the Truro Library (sort of.)
From Mop Tops to Icons: The Music of the Beatles from 1962 - 1970
Join Will Gregersen for a discussion on the musical and cultural revolution brought about by the “Fab Four.”

Tuesday, January 29th, 6:30 p.m.
“Stimulating Poetry: What Rhymes and What Doesn’t” by John Clark
John is a gifted teacher whose passion and subject knowledge will make a truly enjoyable evening. He is also a writer, musician, and a life coach specializing in the area of creativity.

The Truro Library Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Knit or Knot Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Do you knit or crochet? Come to the Library on Tuesday afternoons and join a group that has been meeting informally to knit, crochet, and to do other needlework. Knit or Knot meets on the lower level of the Library.

For Kids...

Saturday, January 5th, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
We Play Wii and Board Games
Board Games are available too. Try out Just Dance 4, among other Wii games.

Saturday, January 12th, 10:00 a.m.
Lucy’s 2nd Science Saturday
Wildly popular Lucy Gilmore introduces scientific concepts through play. For ages 3 through 7.

Saturday, January 19th, 10:00 a.m.
Science of Light and Color with Jess Ceraldi
Kids explore light refracting lenses and rainbow glasses.

Tuesday, January 22nd, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Junk Drawer Robotics
Build a working windmill. For more information, call the Library: 508-240-5950.

Saturday January 26th, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Lego My Library
Lots and lots of Legos for you to use to explore and create.
** The Library would be grateful for Lego donations.**

NEW!! 4-H Robotics club
(Still open to join) Two clubs starting for different age groups.
For more information, call the Library: 508-240-5950.

Truro Tots Playgroup meets every Monday, which began October 15th, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. This free activity is provided for children, ages birth – 3 years, and their parents or caregivers. Toys, stories, songs, crafts, and snacks are provided. This activity is funded by the Town of Truro.

Story Time with Maggie is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

There is an ongoing book sale in the Books Down Under Room, on the lower lever of the Library. It is open whenever the Library is open.

KEEP IN MIND*** On Saturday, February 2nd, 1:00 p.m., Denya Levine and Julie Wannamaker will be performing their cross-genre show “Songs of the Sea.”

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

Woodcut More details about these and other programs and events can be found on the Library website, which is updated almost daily.