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Tues & Thurs: 11am-7pm
Tues: 1pm-4pm; Sat: 10am-1pm
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Baby Bookworms Storytime - April 1
Caregivers and their pre-walking babies will enjoy time together to learn and play with new friends, and develop language, motor skills, and a love of reading! Come prepared to sit on the floor for one-on-one fun with your pre-walking baby in your lap as we explore stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! One-time registration is recommended for this weekly event at the Library this spring.Â
Democracy - Dean Nicastro - April 9
Join us for a presentation on The Greeks, the Romans and America's Democratic Republic with Town of Chatham Select Board Member, Dean Nicastro, as he shares the ancient antecedents of America’s democratic and republican institutions of government, like the concept of a president and separation of powers. Guided by slide visuals, the talk will provide context on major historical developments and the leading personalities of the day. [...]
Resources for Readers
We love to read here at the Eldredge, and we like to talk about it! Visit our reader resources page to: Join our annual Reading Challenge. Peruse book lists for your favorite genre. Read a staff pick or book recommendation from our trustees. Check out one of the most popular books at EPL this year. Browse online reading resources. Sign up to learn about new books, music and movies.
Seed Library - Reopening April 1
Spring MUST be on the way, because the Seed Library re-opens on April 1st! The Seed Library will be open during regular Library hours and is free to all. Seeds are on a first come, first serve basis. The Seed Library is made possible through the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library, Agway of Cape Cod, and High Mowing Organic Seeds. Seeds are acquired through donations and purchase via discounted non-profit rates. Please note [...]
Chatham Reads Poetry
The Peter Saunders Memorial Chatham Reads Poetry event is back and looking for readers! Join us as community and staff members share poems and conversation during this wonderful and joyful annual event, in memory of dear friend and Trustee for Eldredge Public Library. If you are interested in reading a poem by a published poet, pre-registration is required by April 1 - Contact Amy Andreasson (amyandreasson@clamsnet.org). Everyone [...]
Spring 2026 Learning Series
This spring, the Eldredge Public Library Learning Series offers a line-up of 13 amazing programs. View course descriptions and register for programs on the Learning Series webpage. March events include programs on Johann Sebastian Bach, World Religions, Hydrangeas and Broadway Show Stoppers. Register today to save your spot!Â
2026 Reading Challenge
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we’ll be looking back at some of the defining moments in our nation’s story. From the sophisticated societies of Pre-Columbian America to the struggles of the Revolution, from the heartbreaks of the Civil War to the excesses of the Gilded Age, from the cracking of the atom to our journey to the stars—American Tales invites us to revisit eras we know well and explore those we’ve never [...]
