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Tues & Thurs: 11am-7pm
Tues: 1pm-4pm; Sat: 10am-1pm
Chatham, MA 02633
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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, [...]
Dead in the Water: The Real Story of Nathan Carman - Local Author David Farrell - July 14
Join maritime attorney and Chatham resident David Farrell, who delivers the first evidence-driven, insider account of Nathan Carmen who was found floating on a life raft 100 miles south of Martha's Vineyard after a fishing trip with his mother Linda, who disappeared at sea. Drawing on exclusive exhibits and his five interrogations of Carman, Farrell and his team fill in the blanks with oceanography, forensics, and missing documents [...]
Author Karin Slaughter - July 14 (ONLINE)
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide, in which Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… Register now to take part in the VIRTUAL discussion on Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:00 pm and for an [...]
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. [...]
Teen/Tween Night: Wild Minds & Hearts - Live Animals - July 16
This teen/tween night (for Grades 5-12) will be unlike any we’ve had before! We’re so excited to welcome Wildlife Encounters and their team of "wild & exotic" Ambassador Animals. The Wildlife Encounters educators will share amazing information about their ambassador species and what makes them so worthy of our understanding, appreciation, respect, and protection, as well as insight into each individual animal's personality and [...]
Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy - July 14
Using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, kids in grades PK-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an hour-long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! Big, giant, beautiful bubbles will fill the air above and all around us while Mr. Vinny makes jokes, answers questions, and creates good-hearted and surprising fun. Registration is not required for this Library program, held inside on [...]
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 [...]
