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The Healing Power of Canine Companions with Local Author Amanda Murphy - October 16
Join us as we welcome local author, Amanda Murphy, in celebrating the launch of her book, The Gift is for You: The Healing Power of Canine Companions, Connection, and Courage, the inspiring account of one woman's heroic journey beyond the effects of trauma. Neglected as an infant, abandoned as a toddler, and "rescued" into an abusive adoptive home, the author takes the reader on a winding path of recovery, supported by canine and [...]
EPL Parking Lot will be unavailable during the morning of Tuesday, October 6
We appreciate your patience as EPL property improvements continue in the parking lot and in the front of the Library, along with upgrades to Library Lane.
Halloween Costume Swap - Tuesday, October 6
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at our children's costume swap! Whether your little one wants to be a superhero, princess, dinosaur, or something only their own mind can create, there's sure to be a great find waiting for them completely free of charge at the "new to you" costume swap at the Library on Tuesday, October 6 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Let's reduce waste, save money, and give costumes another year of Halloween fun! [...]
Carbon Monoxide Awareness - Chatham Fire Dept Safety Series - October 15
Join our monthly Adult Safety Series with the Chatham Fire Department, led by CFD Fire Safety Educator, Rachel McGrath. This month, we will be learning about carbon monoxide awareness. Rachel McGrath is a career Firefighter/Paramedic working for the town of Chatham, MA since 2016. She is also certified as a Fire and Life Safety Educator. Registration is required for this in person program at the Library on Thursday, October 15 [...]
Swimming With Turtles with Local Author Susan Baur - October 15
Join us with local author (and some would argue local hero), Susan Baur, as she shares from her new book, Swimming With Turtles: How Wonder Reconnects Us to the Natural World. This book is a beautiful memoir of discovery, loss, and wonder that shows us how to slow down. Over nearly two decades living on Cape Cod, Baur has become a self-taught naturalist, children’s author (of The Turtle Sisters series), and environmental [...]
The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein - October 13 (ONLINE)
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? David Epstein [...]
Presidential Doodler Series: John Tyler - October 9 Â (ONLINE)
Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month, we'll be learning about John Tyler: He was one of two presidents to be widowed while in office … and remarry while still in office. He had an explosive meet-cute with his second wife. He had more kids than any other president! [...]
Town Talk: Inside Chatham's Local Government - October 8
For the October edition of our Town Talk series, Assistant Assessor Stanimira "Mira" Milkova will discuss the implications of the Select Board’s decision to implement the Residential Exemption and what steps primary residents need to take to apply for this discount on their real estate taxes. Registration is recommended for this in person program at the Library on Thursday, October 8 @ 5:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome but subject to [...]
Lego Block Party - October 7
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, October 7 @ 2:30 pm.Â
Front entrance closed - Enter EPL through side door
As the Library construction project continues, the Library Front entrance on Main street is not accessible until further notice. Please use the side entrance on Library Lane to enter the Library. We will do our best to keep you updated and provide advance notice whenever possible for changes to Library access and parking. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we undertake these long-awaited improvements and look [...]
Friends of EPL - Fall Learning Series
The Fall 2026 Learning Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library, is now underway through December 19. The fall line-up includes nine courses tranging from one to four sessions. Explore National Parks or Stories of Political Scandal in America. Join a musical path through the Ages of Classical Music, the Great American Song Book or Folk Music and Politics in the 60s. Explore mid-century Modern Houses on Cape [...]
