Brewster Ladies Library

Come see the Tax Guy at Brewster Ladies’ Library! He can answer general questions about your taxes, give information about free filing, and help you access essential tax forms. He’s here to offer support throughout the tax season. This is a first-come, first-served service.…Learn More

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

Join the afternoon book group either in-person or over Zoom each month on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm! Email bsmith@eastgate. net to register as a Zoom participant. January: A Mercy by Toni MorrisonFebruary: House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus IIIMarch:…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

In this fun workshop you’ll make a simple accordion book and a side-bound journal book to acquaint you with the basic steps of bookmaking. Once you learn to make these two book forms, you’ll find yourself making books for friends, using magazines, paper bags, and discarded file folders! In the first hour we’ll make an accordion book which lends itself to many variations by adding cut-outs, tags, windows, and more.…Learn More

Join the Banned Book Club and read materials that have faced challenges or bans both historically and contemporarily! We hope to discuss reasons for the item’s ban or challenge, gain a deeper understanding of the book itself through conversation, share perspectives, and celebrate the freedom to read. 12+

The monthly Board Meeting for the Brewster Ladies' Library Association.

Meet with a representative from Brewster's Housing Office to ask questions and share ideas, learn about local Housing initiatives, and connect to available local resources. No appointment necessary.

About the Book:Through the Gates of Hell: American Injustice at Guantanamo Bay by Joshua Colangelo-BryanIn 2004, attorney Joshua Colangelo-Bryan arrived at Guantanamo Bay to meet Jaber Mohammed, one of six Bahraini detainees his firm had agreed to represent.…Learn More

Join Paul Kehoe, a local musician, for a fun and interactive event! There'll be lots of chances to sing, move and groove, and play instruments along with Paul as he strums his guitar and shares his tunes.

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.…Learn More

On the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging.…Learn More

Learn about the Herring Run with us! Join Peg Erickson for a fun and educational crafting session where we will learn all about the alewife herring migration and make some herring crafts! Registration required. For ages 5+To learn more about the herring run in Brewster and where you can see them, visit https://brewster-capecod.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley HellerNew York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club PickAward-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.…Learn More

Join us for the Nintendo Switch game Mario Party Jamboree during our Brewster Ladies' Library game tournament! We will be serving light snacks for kids ages 6-11. Come one, come all!

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them.…Learn More

Discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature of solid matter. From Louis Comfort Tiffany's jewel-toned stained glass windows that turned churches into cathedrals of color, to Dale Chihuly's explosive blown glass sculptures that bring the ocean's mysteries to museum galleries, to Dan Dailey's whimsical figurative pieces that blend fine art with storytelling magic.…Learn More

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

Come hang out with us for an out-of-this-world movie experience watching Elio in your very own spaceship you get to decorate during the show! We’ve got space jet packs and a few other cool surprises to make your space movie matinee totally awesome!…Learn More

Come join Stephen in playing the Pokemon & Magic the Gathering card games! There will be door prizes, snacks and fun to be had! Ages 6+

Why is King Lear perhaps Shakespeare's greatest tragedy. . . and a mirror for today? Vanity vs. love; foolish dictums; family breakdowns and breakthroughs. . . This one-actor, one-hour rendering of the play offers Lear's lines of love-gone-wrong, enhanced with lines from a few other characters, with concise commentary.…Learn More

The Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) provides no-interest, deferred-payment loans to help seniors and individuals with disabilities to fund essential home accessibility improvements—such as ramps and lifts, bathroom and kitchen adaptations, sensory integration spaces, entry modifications, and even accessory dwelling units in some cases.…Learn More

Do you dream of improbable circumstances that lead to mysterious deaths? Are you in the unknowing possession of a map to a silver mine hidden in the frame of an antique painting? Does your cat often lead you into situations that lead to the tragic murders of others? If so, you may enjoy Cozy Murder Mystery Book Club, the last Tuesday of each month, from 3-4 pm.…Learn More

Hear the story of how river herring in a local waterway responded when several aging dams were removed from their migration path. Abigail Archer and Grace Simpkins from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant will present findings from their six-year tagging study on Town Brook in Plymouth.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

Grief is a natural response to loss. Yet many bereaved people report feeling misunderstood and abandoned by their friends and communities due to a lack of education about the needs of the grieving. We’re starting the conversation with Grief 101, a presentation at local libraries that covers “the basics” of grief: what it is, how it impacts our brains and bodies, and how we can support people in our lives who are going through it.…Learn More

This year is the 18th Annual Brewster Cultural Council Art Exhibit, co-sponsored by the Cultural Council and Brewster Ladies' Library. This exhibit features all works by Brewster-based artists.

Offered in partnership with the Brewster Ponds Coalition.

A thank you breakfast for members of the Brewster Ladies' Library Association.

Thank you breakfast

Three artists turn the ordinary world into a place of resonance, reflection, and vitality. Together, their work forms a three-way conversation. Painters: Maryann Yarmosky & Susan McDormandPhotographer: Paul Muratore

Children ages 4 and up are invited to stop in and have a blast building with the library’s HUGE collection of LEGO.

Children ages 4 and up are invited to stop in and have a blast building with the library’s HUGE collection of LEGO.

On the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging.…Learn More

JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-ShettyHow can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey, written with generosity and kindness, in her book JoyFull.…Learn More

This virtual presentation will take a look at the history of Irish music derived from ancient manuscripts, archaeological findings, and historical records from the 5th century to the current day. You will hear of the place that music occupied in ancient Celtic ceremonies, and its relationship to the social and legal norms of ancient Celtic society.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

In celebration of Older Americans Month, join us at the Brewster Ladies’ Library to view the movie The Grand Exotic Marigold Hotel. This film tells the story of several British retirees who move to India to stay in a hotel advertised as an exotic retirement home.…Learn More

Join Brewster Ladies' Library for a screening and talkback of Unerased: Asian Voices of Cape Cod, a short documentary that amplifies the experiences of members of our Asian community living or growing up on Cape Cod. Through personal stories and reflections, the film explores identity, community, and a path to healing.…Learn More

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan KamaliInternationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea. Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.…Learn More

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

Join the afternoon book group either in-person or over Zoom each month on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm! Email bsmith@eastgate. net to register as a Zoom participant. January: A Mercy by Toni MorrisonFebruary: House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus IIIMarch:…Learn More

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne MingAward-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author. Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

In this program we'll discuss women's roles in the American Revolution, both up front and behind the scenes, and the effect it had not just during the war but on women's roles going forward through history. About the Presenter: A lifelong resident of New England, Sally Cabot Gunning has immersed herself in its history from a young age.…Learn More

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them.…Learn More

Meet with a representative from Brewster's Housing Office to ask questions and share ideas, learn about local Housing initiatives, and connect to available local resources. No appointment necessary.

Join local yoga teacher, Lauren Shea, for an introduction to Yoga Nidra. Also known as yogic sleep or non-sleep deep rest, Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that invites the body into profound relaxation while the mind remains gently aware.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

On the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging.…Learn More

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir EyalInternationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and IndistractableWhat if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.…Learn More

Globally recognized environmental activist and U. N. consultant Gopal Patel will connect climate action with the broader themes of justice, community, and global cooperation. Drawing from his experience working on the United Nations “Treaty of the High Seas,” Patel will highlight how grassroots voices, interfaith collaboration, and civic engagement can work together to confront climate change and build a more sustainable and equitable future.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

Join the Banned Book Club and read materials that have faced challenges or bans both historically and contemporarily! We hope to discuss reasons for the item’s ban or challenge, gain a deeper understanding of the book itself through conversation, share perspectives, and celebrate the freedom to read. 12+

The monthly Board Meeting for the Brewster Ladies' Library Association.

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

Do you dream of improbable circumstances that lead to mysterious deaths? Are you in the unknowing possession of a map to a silver mine hidden in the frame of an antique painting? Does your cat often lead you into situations that lead to the tragic murders of others? If so, you may enjoy Cozy Murder Mystery Book Club, the last Tuesday of each month, from 3-4 pm.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them.…Learn More

Come join Stephen in playing the Pokemon & Magic the Gathering card games! There will be door prizes, snacks and fun to be had! Ages 6+

On the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

During Prohibition, rum running was big business on Cape Cod. Fishermen and farmers, such as Provincetown’s Manny Zora and Eastham’s Bud Cummings, headed offshore to “Rum Row” under cover of darkness, bringing the criminal yet coveted alcohol home.…Learn More

Longtime musician/author Matt York performs songs and tells stories about the two musical icons Johnny Cash and Bob Dyland. He'll explain the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music, creating a new lane of music that we now think of as Americana music, that merged two very different audiences.…Learn More

Children ages 4 and up are invited to stop in and have a blast building with the library’s HUGE collection of LEGO.

Join the afternoon book group either in-person or over Zoom each month on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm! Email bsmith@eastgate. net to register as a Zoom participant. January: A Mercy by Toni MorrisonFebruary: House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus IIIMarch:…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them.…Learn More

Come join the Cape Cod Children's Place for an extra special storytime! We’ll read Molly's Tuxedo by Vicki Johnson and enjoy fun activities like vest design and dress-up. Meet new friends, share joy, and create a vibrant community. All are welcome! Ages 3-6.…Learn More

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

TBAOffered in partnership with the Brewster Ponds Coalition.

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.…Learn More

On the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

Join the Banned Book Club and read materials that have faced challenges or bans both historically and contemporarily! We hope to discuss reasons for the item’s ban or challenge, gain a deeper understanding of the book itself through conversation, share perspectives, and celebrate the freedom to read. 12+

The monthly Board Meeting for the Brewster Ladies' Library Association.

Meet with a representative from Brewster's Housing Office to ask questions and share ideas, learn about local Housing initiatives, and connect to available local resources. No appointment necessary.

Welcome to Brazilian Embroidery, also known as Three-Dimensional Embroidery. The beautiful dimensional technique is done by using highly twisted rayon thread from Brazil. Petals of flowers are created by wrapping thread around the needle, casting on to the needle, or making bars of thread and putting loops on the bars, thus allowing the petals to stand up and away from the surface of the fabric.…Learn More

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium. …Learn More

Join us for a fun children’s music program featuring musician, Julie Stepanek! Singing songs you know (and maybe a few you don’t) and playing the ukulele, she’ll get you moving and singing along. For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. In this one hour program participants will learn how to tune, strum, fret and read chord diagrams. For ages 16 and up.

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them.…Learn More

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Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More

Come join Stephen in playing the Pokemon & Magic the Gathering card games! There will be door prizes, snacks and fun to be had! Ages 6+

Do you dream of improbable circumstances that lead to mysterious deaths? Are you in the unknowing possession of a map to a silver mine hidden in the frame of an antique painting? Does your cat often lead you into situations that lead to the tragic murders of others? If so, you may enjoy Cozy Murder Mystery Book Club, the last Tuesday of each month, from 3-4 pm.…Learn More