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2026 Reading Challenge
The EPL 2026 Reading Challenge, American Tales, continues its journey through our nation's history in June with the theme: The Civil War and Reconstruction (1848-1877). In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we invite you to join our reading challenge to explore and revisit defining moments and eras from our nations history, from the sophisticated societies of Pre-Columbian America to the Civil War to the excesses of the Gilded Age, [...]
Celebrate our town's past - Special events all month long
EPL is proud to join Historic Chatham for Chatham History Month 2026. This annual event invites residents and visitors alike to explore the town’s rich history and unique heritage through tours, talks, exhibits and other special events at historic museums and sites throughout town. View the full calendar of events online, download a History Month flyer, and join us at EPL all month long to explore and connect with the history that [...]
Eat Your Ice Cream - A Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing - Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel - June 9 (ONLINE)
Health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. In Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, he explores how to embrace health, happiness, and longevity without falling for quick fixes or unrealistic promises. Dr. Emanuel, MD, PhD, is the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, the Co-Director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute, and a Professor at the [...]
Adult Craft Club - Decoupage Shells - June 8
This month's project will be a community-run event with Heidi Hilty and Debbie Gaines as they bring us decoupage shells! All supplies will be graciously provided by Heidi and Debbie but feel free to bring a special shell or two if you'd like. Monday Craft Club is a great way for adults to try new arts and crafts while easing stress and having a little fun. Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library on [...]
State Fair Crafts - June 3 (ONLINE)
Join Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig, author of State Fairs: Growing American Craft on the diverse, extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt... Don't miss this fascinating discussion on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from [...]
Parking Lot Update
The parking lot behind the Library is currently not available.  Throughout the project, a limited number of parking spaces may be available as work continues on upgrading the surrounding area and installing new sidewalks. A sign at the entrance to Library Lane will provide daily updates on parking lot availability. Please note that the handicap parking space is currently unavailable at this time. We encourage you to use Main [...]
Shakespeare Festival in Kate Gould Park - June 1
Join us for the fifth season of the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham at Kate Gould Park. This year's one-day event will feature scenes from Shakespeare’s classic tragedy MACBETH. In addition, to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, the event will also showcase the American classic, OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder. Alan Rust, Terry Layman, Bernard Cornwell, Ellen Fiske and Francesca James will share scenes from both [...]
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