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EPL Parking lot closed on July 20
The parking lot will be closed Monday, July 20 as they replace and repair the curbing. We appreciate your patience. Check back for regular updates on parking lot status.
Celebrating America's 250th: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom and the American Revolution (ONLINE) - July 27
We're thrilled to welcome author and historian Gregory E. O'Malley who will be discussing his book, The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution, which reveals a remarkable, untold experience of the American revolutionary period. Piecing together archival records and David George’s own brief account of his life—the earliest written testimony by a fugitive enslaved person in North [...]
Palms on the Cape - Reading with Author Jenn Bouchard - July 27
Join us to welcome author, Jenn Bouchard and celebrate her new novel, Palms on the Cape, releasing July 2nd, 2026! Jenn will give a reading from the book, which explores the life, loves and challenges of Rachel Sinclair, owner of an upscale beach bar, Palms on the Cape, which is packed with vacationers and regulars throughout the busy Cape Cod summer season. Jenn Bouchard is the award-winning author, whose works include First [...]
Graphic Novel Workshop with Do Art Productions - Grades 3-9 - July 23
Students in Grades 3-9 can dive into the world of comics with Do Art Productions’ interactive Comic Book Workshop! Participants will explore the unique languages of comics, from expressive eyes and body posture to dynamic speech bubbles, learning how storytelling and visual cues work together to bring characters to life. Registration is required. Registration is required for this program at the Library on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 pm.
Eyes on Owls - Live Animal Program - July 21
Students in Grades K-4 (and their caregivers) are invited to meet six live owls during this special event with Marcia & Mark Wilson of Eyes on Owls! Enjoy hooting lessons, fun facts, and an unforgettable chance to see these amazing birds up close. Don’t miss New England’s favorite wildlife program! Registration is not required, but space is limited for this program at the Library on Tuesday, July 21 at 1:30 pm.
Discover Diamondback Terrapins - July 22
Join Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to learn more about the Diamondback Terrapin, a state-threatened species of turtle and salt marsh specialist. Discover their unique adaptations and the ongoing conservation work supporting this special turtle. Nearly hunted to extinction in the nineteenth century as a culinary delicacy, the Diamondback Terrapin population rebounded after its popularity as a food declined. However, [...]
Greenhead Chronicles - Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project - July 20
Anyone who has visited a beach on Cape Cod in July has probably experienced the painful bite of a greenhead fly. Why do these flies bite and what is the Cape Cod Greenhead Fly Control District doing to reduce the annoyance level? How do those blue boxes on the marshes work and what can you do to fight the bite? Learn the answers to these questions and more. This is an in-person program at the Library on Monday, July 20 @ 3:00 pm. [...]
Unearth a Story - Summer Reading Adventure 2026
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 [...]
