Harwich, Brooks Free Library
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Thursday Story Time!
Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at the Brooks Free Library! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers,...
Monthly Pokemon Club
We'll do Pokemon related crafts, try playing the Pokemon card game, and generally celebrate the internationally popular card game/video game/tv show/collectible craze! No card trading will be allowed ...
Homeschool Activity Club
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is req...
Finding Your Family History with Dr. David Martin of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society
Want to learn about researching your family history, discover information on ancestors, and build a family tree? This free, six-part course presented by Dr. David Martin of the Cape Cod Genealogical S...
Friends of BFL Sunday Series: Hydrangea Happiness with Garden Lady C.L. Fornari
C.L. Fornari talks about hydrangea happiness for Cape Cod gardens. Well-known and recognized as Cape Cod’s gardener, C.L.’s mission is to put horticulture back into popular culture. Poison Ivy Acres, ...
Buried in Treasures - Workshop/Discussion Group
Buried in Treasures is a 16-week series which will be held once a week on Monday afternoons at 2 PM at Brooks Free Library. Led by a trained volunteer coordinator, this series is a compassionate, non-...
Tuesday Storytime
Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, ...
Morning Book Group
This book discussion group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information on joining the group please email lkelley@clamsnet.org or ppaine@clamsnet.org. This month's selecti...
Birding by Ear
If you love birds and would like to learn more about birding by ear, this program is for you. Together we will learn to identify birds by their songs, calls, and non-vocal sounds. For more information...
Magic: The Gathering Club
Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club...
Knit Lit
Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email c...
Tech Help Power Hours
Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of thing...
Teen Book Club
Come read with us! High school aged teen book club. Snack provided! This event is free, no sign up necessary. Any questions call or email Shanaz spetty@clamsnet.org This is a teen program. For more in...
Friends of Brooks Free Library Board Meeting
Monthly Board meeting of the Friends of Brooks Free Library. Open to members of the public interested in what the group does for the library. New members are always welcome!
Kid's Chess Club!
Play chess with others, or learn how to play! This program meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. This is a drop in program and registration is NOT required, however we encourage you to ...
Assistive Technology Demonstrated - Cory Kadlik, Perkins Library, Smart Glasses
Each month we will examine a different assistive technology that can be used by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The April 21 program will include Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology Ma...
Origami for Kids!
Kids can learn how to make origami toys that flap their wings or use spring power to jump! This program is geared towards elementary and middle school aged children. Younger children are welcome but m...
Science Heroes Kids' Show!
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions air pressure physical expl...
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off
Drop off your stuffie on Friday, April 24 between 10:00 and 4:00. The stuffies will have a sleepover at the library, and we'll give them a camera so they can take pictures of their adventures when hum...
Stuffed Animal Sleepover SlideShow
Drop off your stuffie on Friday, April 24 between 10:00 and 4:00. The stuffies will have a sleepover at the library, and we'll give them a camera so they can take pictures of their adventures when hum...
Banned and Challenged Book Discussion Group
Are you curious, confused, or concerned about the recent increase in book challenges and bans occurring across the country? Facilitated by retired librarian Tammy Depasquale, this monthly program offe...
Banned and Challenged Book Discussion Group
Librarian Tammy Depasquale will lead this group every 4th Monday at noon to discuss books that have been banned or challenged. No registration required. More specific info and titles to come.
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Kid's Tea Party
We'll make a fancy snack, drink iced tea, and decorate a fancy crown! Miss Shanaz will also lead children in some tea party etiquette games! If your child has any food restrictions, please email Shana...
Friends of BFL Sunday Series: Duel with Amy & Mike
Duel with Amy and Mike is comprised of award winning vocalist and pianist Amy Marie Thornberg and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Michael Skillings. Amy originally hails from Connecticut where she ...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
Kids' Chess Club
Play chess with others, or learn how to play! This program meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. This is a drop in program and registration is NOT required, however we encourage you to ...
"In Support of the Army": Cape Cod Women, Foodways, and the Continental Army
It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And what ...
Morning Book Group
This book discussion group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information on joining the group please email lkelley@clamsnet.org or ppaine@clamsnet.org. This month's selecti...
Reference Roundtable
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Kids' Engineering Challenge
On the fourth Thursday of every month we'll have a kids' engineering challenge! Kids of all ages can build contraptions to serve a purpose: a boat that can float 20 pennies, or a tower that will stand...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
Friends of BFL Sunday Series: Harwich History with Paul Doane
Paul is a lifelong Harwich resident and a twelfth generation Cape Codder, a direct descendant of Eastham’s (then known as Nauset) first non-native resident, Deacon John Doane, who was among the “Old C...
Buried in Treasures - Workshop/Discussion Group
Buried in Treasures is a 16-week series which will be held once a week on Monday afternoons at 2 PM at Brooks Free Library. Led by a trained volunteer coordinator, this series is a compassionate, non-...
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This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
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This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
Teen Arts and Crafts
Teens can learn new art or craft techniques and experiment with different materials every Tuesday at 2:30. This program is free. No registration is required. This is an art program. For more informati...
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Lego Free Play!
Come play with our Lego blocks all day! Free create with the blocks, get inspiration from a book, or ask a librarian for a specific challenge! No registration is required for this free program. This i...
Middle/High School Food and Fun!
Middle and high school students (grades 5 and above) are invited to the Brooks Free Library to make a variety of snack foods, followed by time to play games or do crafts! No registration is required f...
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This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
Children's Craft
Every Friday we'll do a different drop-in children's craft! No registration is required for this free craft program. For more information about what to expect at a program for youth, visit our website...
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This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
Teen Arts and Crafts
Teens can learn new art or craft techniques and experiment with different materials every Tuesday at 2:30. This program is free. No registration is required. This is an art program. For more informati...
Middle/High School Food and Fun!
Middle and high school students (grades 5 and above) are invited to the Brooks Free Library to make a variety of snack foods, followed by time to play games or do crafts! No registration is required f...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
Placeholder for Children's Event
This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
Children's Craft
Every Friday we'll do a different drop-in children's craft! No registration is required for this free craft program. For more information about what to expect at a program for youth, visit our website...
Placeholder for Children's Event
This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. Register below. This is an audience style program. For more information about what to expect a...
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
4th Tuesday Book Klatch
A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate. This month's selectio...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
TThe Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees...
Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees ...
