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The Dig & Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Gary Nickerson - May 28
We are kicking off Chatham History Month a little early this year with Gary Nickerson of the Nickerson Family Association, who will share his experience archeological dig on the grounds where the first English colonists made their home in 1664 alongside Native Americans in what was then known as Monomoit. Gary will also discuss how the living history museum at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead has helped him to “dig” deeper into his [...]
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Farming Edible Insects - May 22
(Note: The time of this program on May 22 has changed from 4 pm to 3 pm). People around the world have been eating insects for thousands of years. They're nutritious, plentiful, and can be raised sustainably with fewer resources than most animal protein. Join entomologist Escher Cattle from Cape Cod Cooperative Extension to learn about edible insects in culture and farming. You can even sample a better kind of bug bite! (NOTE: [...]
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 [...]
Parking Lot Closed until May 23
The parking lot behind the Library on Library Lane is currently unavailable. We anticipate reopening the lot by Memorial Day weekend. We encourage you to use Main Street parking or the Town Hall parking lot during this time. 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 [...]
