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Parking Lot
The parking lot behind the Library is now OPEN on a limited basis.  A limited number of parking spaces will be available as work continues on upgrading the surrounding area and installing new sidewalks. A sign at the entrance to Library Lane will provide daily updates on parking availability. Please note that the handicap parking space is currently unavailable at this time. We encourage you to use Main Street parking or the [...]
Shakespeare Festival in Kate Gould Park - June 1
Join us for the fifth season of the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham at Kate Gould Park. This year's one-day event will feature scenes from Shakespeare’s classic tragedy MACBETH. In addition, to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, the event will also showcase the American classic, OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder. Alan Rust, Terry Layman, Bernard Cornwell, Ellen Fiske and Francesca James will share scenes from both [...]
The Dig & 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
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: People with shellfish allergies should not eat insects, as it is possible for [...]
