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Grace, Grief & Gratitude - Local Author Michelle Ferguson - May 21
In partnership with Chatham's Center for Active Living, we welcome local author, Michelle Ferguson, as she discusses her book, Grace, Grief, and Gratitude: A Journey of Resilience. When life shatters with loss, where do you turn for strength? Michelle shares her own deeply personal story of love, caregiving, cancer, and the devastating loss of her husband, Jerry. Through heartbreak, she discovered the healing power of gratitude—an [...]
Book Jeopardy trivia game night for Teens/Tweens - May 19
Test your literary knowledge at our Book Jeopardy program for tweens and teens in grades 5–12! Participants will compete in a fun, fast-paced trivia game featuring questions about popular books, authors, characters, and genres. Whether you’re a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, this is a great way to challenge yourself, team up with friends, and discover new favorites. This event will be held at the Library on Tuesday, May 19 [...]
Tick Talk - Escher Cattle - May 15
As we gear up for the height of tick season, Barnstable County Entomologist, Escher Cattle gives us key information about ticks and tick-borne illness in Barnstable County. Learn some quick and easy measures to protect yourself, your yard, and your pets from ticks! Escher Cattle comes to his role as Extension Educator for Cape Cod Cooperative Extension fresh from his Master's Degree in Entomology at North Carolina State University, [...]
Robot-Proof Your Kids: Dr. Vivienne Ming - May 12 (ONLINE)
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. Dr. Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and amazing ways that individuals, companies, and societies respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. [...]
Chatham Reads Poetry - May 16 (Rescheduled from April)
Everyone is welcome to watch and listen as inspiring local readers share favorite published poems during the annual Peter Saunders Memorial Chatham Reads Poetry event, organized in memory of a dear friend and Trustee for Eldredge Public Library. Join us at the Library on May 16 (rescheduled from April):Â Refreshments @ 1:30 pm; Readings begin @ 2:00 pm. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public [...]
Sound Meditation with Ashley Woodworth - May 14
Join local yoga teacher and sound facilitator Ashley Woodworth for this quarter's session of sound meditation, an integrated practice that combines a restorative setting with an emphasis on breath, mindful presence, and judicious listening. Instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, etheric chimes, frame drums, rattles, and crystal pyramids are played during the meditation. The session theme will be Listening as Meditation, with [...]
Parking Lot Closed until May 23
Please note that the parking lot behind the Library on Library Lane will be unavailable for about a month starting Monday, April 27. We anticipate reopening the lot by Memorial Day weekend. This closure is necessary for work to begin on the Eldredge Public Library Safety and Accessibility Project, sometimes referred to as the Site Master Plan Project. This first phase focuses on the rear of the library property, including [...]
EPL Spring Learning Series - May Programs
In May, the Friends of EPL Learning Series continues its diverse spring line-up with programs exploring Practical Philosophy on life's big questions, the Legacy of the Cape Playhouse, and an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. (NOTE: the Beauty of Beowulf program has been cancelled.) Registration is required for Learning Series programs: For more information and to register, visit the Learning Series webpage.Â
