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Library Closed - Saturday, July 4
The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4. Happy Independence Day! (Note: We are open on Friday, July 3 with regular hours: 10 am - 5 pm).Â
EPL Parking lot closed on July 6
We appreciate your feedback regarding the new parking lot behind the library. The Town has heard your concerns and will be making improvements in the coming weeks. Please note, the parking lot will be closed Monday, July 6. Check back for regular updates on parking lot status.
Dead in the Water: The Real Story of Nathan Carman - Local Author David Farrell - July 14
Join maritime attorney and Chatham resident David Farrell, who delivers the first evidence-driven, insider account of Nathan Carmen who was found floating on a life raft 100 miles south of Martha's Vineyard after a fishing trip with his mother Linda, who disappeared at sea. Drawing on exclusive exhibits and his five interrogations of Carman, Farrell and his team fill in the blanks with oceanography, forensics, and missing documents [...]
Adult Craft Club - Brazilian Embroidery - July 13
Adult Craft Club is a great way for adults to try new arts and crafts while easing stress and having a little fun. This month, Esther Begleiter will guide us through basic hoop embroidery and the art of Brazilian Embroidery, a beautiful three-dimensional technique that uses highly twisted rayon thread from Brazil to create delicate, raised floral designs. By wrapping, casting on, and looping threads, you bring petals to life as [...]
Battle Bots for Teens & Tweens - July 9
Thursday nights are Teen/Tween Night at the Library! In this high-energy program from MobileQuest, students in Grades 5–12 will transform robots into fierce battle bots using balloons, skewers, plastic straws, and more. Then it’s combat time as each participant controls their custom creation in a series of exciting balloon-popping battles, until only one bot remains! Registration is required for this in person program at the [...]
Unearth a Story - Summer Reading Adventure Kick-off - July 7
Unleash your inner explorer, grab your shovel, and dig deep into the pages of a great book and the world around us. Throughout the summer, join us for free, exciting programs that unearth the wonders of dinosaurs, ancient history, and the stories buried right beneath our feet! There are programs for all ages, from infants to teens. There are also activities planned for families and patrons of all ages! See our Summer Reading 2026 [...]
It didn't start with you! Explore inherited family trauma with Mark Wolynn - July 7 (ONLINE)
How do the experiences of our ancestors influence our thoughts and behaviors today? In his award-winning book, It Didn’t Start with You, author and therapy expert Mark Wolynn shares compelling evidence that the roots of our anxiety, phobias, and chronic pain may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains—but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. And now, The [...]
Reading Challenge - The Gilded Age
The EPL 2026 Reading Challenge: American Tales continues its journey through our nation's history in July with the theme: The Gilded Age (1877-1917). Download this month's suggested reading list, learn more about the 2026 Reading Challenge, and visit the Library to pick up a reading challenge map and materials.
