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Tues & Thurs: 11am-7pm
Tues: 1pm-4pm; Sat: 10am-1pm
Chatham, MA 02633
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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 [...]
Puppet Playgroup - Starts Jan 13
Starting Tuesday, Jan 13 at 10:15 am, we’re excited to welcome back Mary Wilson (of Pitter Patter Puppets) and her puppets for a series of special storytimes! Mary will lead children (walkers-3 years old) and their parents/caregivers in stories, songs, and activities with puppets that have been selected for educational and social-emotional learning while playing with peers. A one-time registration is recommended.
Author David Brooks - Jan 13
Join us Tuesday, Jan 13 at 2:00 pm for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to? [...]
Google Suites - Jan 14
If you have a Gmail address, then you have access to Google Suites. Google Docs, Sheets, and Presentations give you almost all the same functionality as Microsoft Office but for free - and with the ability to share your work or even collaborate. Join Mike McCartney on Wed, Jan 14 at 11:30 am for this in-person program, no registration is required.Â
Author Sharon Udasin - Jan 14
Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America on Wednesday, Jan 14 at 7:00 pm. Learn how PFAS -- a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of -- poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate [...]
Visit the Book Sale!
Check out The Friends of the EPL Book Sale. Gently used, but the price is right! We also just received an large supply of puzzles - come in soon while supplies last! Please call the Library for daily hours. See the Book Sale page for detailed information about donations.Â
Presidential Series - Jan 9
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. In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington on Friday, Jan 9 [...]
S is for Storytime
S is for Storytime for children ages 2-5 years old and their parents/caregivers can join this 26-week program (with breaks for vacations) that celebrates picture books, reading, music, and the letters of the alphabet! A one-time registration is recommended.
