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Tues & Thurs: 11am-7pm
Tues: 1pm-4pm; Sat: 10am-1pm
Chatham, MA 02633
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BIZR Circus Trio Performing on the Library Lawn - Jul 27 to Aug 7
Be sure to stomp on down to the Library between July 27th and August 7th, when we welcome back the amazing acrobatic trio formerly known as the Line Circus, now called the B.I.Z.R. Circus Trio! These fantastic performers will amaze us with their brand new Prehistory Mystery performance which includes juggling, acrobatics, and puppetry. During those two weeks, the trio will perform each day (except Sunday, Aug 2) at 12:00 pm on the [...]
Teen/Tween Night: Laser Tag - July 30
Get ready for an unforgettable Teen/Tween Night! Students in Grades 5–12 are invited to the library for a Laser Tag event like no other. We’re transforming the program rooms downstairs into a high-energy laser tag arena where strategy, teamwork, and fast-paced fun collide. Bring your friends, test your skills, and light up the library! Registration is required for this event at the Library on Thursday, July 30 at 5:00 pm.
Unearth A Story - Dino Storytime - Saturdays through Aug 29
Children ages 3-5 years old, and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun together during this drop-in Dinosaur family storytime outside on the Library front lawn @ 10:30 am every Saturday through August 29. Stay after for toys, conversation, and crafts! Registration is not required.
Toe Jam Puppet Band - Grades PK-4 - July 28
The Toe Jam Puppet Band is a legendary children’s entertainment group that combines music, puppetry, and interactive storytelling. They are known for their high-energy, funny, and family-friendly performances, often featuring original songs, silly costumes, and audience participation. Families with children in Grades PK-4 are encouraged to come down to EPL and join in the fun! Registration is not required for this in-Library [...]
Safety at Sea - Fishing Partnership Support Services - July 30
Join Fishing Partnership’s Marine Safety Instructors, Russell Kingman and Shannon Eldredge, for an hour of practical skills, survival stories and best practices for safety at sea. Russell and Shannon will demonstrate how to don a survival suit and make a proper Mayday call, discuss person overboard recovery procedures and basic principles of flooding control on board. They will also share fishermen’s survival stories and best [...]
Celebrating America's 250th: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom and the American Revolution (ONLINE) - July 27
We're thrilled to welcome author and historian Gregory E. O'Malley who will be discussing his book, The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution, which reveals a remarkable, untold experience of the American revolutionary period. Piecing together archival records and David George’s own brief account of his life—the earliest written testimony by a fugitive enslaved person in North [...]
Palms on the Cape - Reading with Author Jenn Bouchard - July 27
Join us to welcome author, Jenn Bouchard and celebrate her new novel, Palms on the Cape, releasing July 2nd, 2026! Jenn will give a reading from the book, which explores the life, loves and challenges of Rachel Sinclair, owner of an upscale beach bar, Palms on the Cape, which is packed with vacationers and regulars throughout the busy Cape Cod summer season. Jenn Bouchard is the award-winning author, whose works include First [...]
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 [...]
