Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm
Tues & Thurs: 11am-7pm
Tues: 1pm-4pm; Sat: 10am-1pm
Chatham, MA 02633
Fax: 508-945-5173
Lego Block Party - Grades K-2 - June 10
Students in grades K–2 are invited to join us for an exciting afternoon full of games and fun! We’ll play a variety of age-appropriate games that encourage movement, teamwork, and creativity. Registration is required for this event at the Library on Wednesday, June 10 @ 2:30 pm.
Poetry Walk 2026 - June to October
Our popular Poetry Walk returns for the summer of 2026 at “The Triangle” (Training Field Triangle Conservation Area), an approximately one mile looped trail through pitch pine and oak forest, accessible for most ages and abilities. The trail skirts a historic 1700s smallpox cemetery and offers a brief detour to a vernal pool, an important seasonal wildlife habitat. Poetry Walk stations along the trail feature poems for both adults [...]
Presidential Doodler Series: John Quincy Adams - June 12 (ONLINE)
This month in our year-long series with Heather Rogers, “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, we're all about John Quincy Adams: He was a skinny dipper; one of two presidents with a foreign-born wife; adored the metric system. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 [...]
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 [...]
Parking Lot Project Update
The parking lot behind the Library is currently closed as work continues on upgrading the surrounding area and installing new sidewalks. Please note that the handicap parking space is also currently unavailable. As the project progresses, a limited number of parking spaces may be available for certain periods of time. A sign at the entrance to Library Lane will provide daily updates on parking lot availability. We encourage you [...]
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