Programs & Events

Event CalendarWe offer virtual, in-person, hybrid, and outdoor program opportunities for adults. Download our April Adult Programming Calendar & see below for our scheduled programs. 

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books and computer monitorVirtual Speakers Series:
Thank you to the Friends of the EPL for their continued support of our adult programing. Some of our talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders are brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library and the Library Speakers Consortium. You can view these upcoming and past author programs at https://libraryc.org/eldredgelibrary.

2026 Year Long Presidential Series with Artist Heather Rogers:
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. Learn more & register HERE for this VIRTUAL program. You can sign up for one session or for all! 

 

Upcoming Adult Programs

See also our full Calendar of Events

 

 

Wednesday, April 22 @ 2:00 pm - Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller (ONLINE)

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set, What the Deep Water Knows contemplates love in all the seasons. Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection.  Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US. Registration is required for this virtual program.

 

Thursday, April 23 @ 5:30 pm - Jane Oneail - From Tiffany to Chihuly: Masters of Glass Art (ONLINE)

Art Historian Jane Oneail leads us as we discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature of solid matter. From Louis Comfort Tiffany's jewel-toned stained glass windows that turned churches into cathedrals of color, to Dale Chihuly's explosive blown glass sculptures that bring the ocean's mysteries to museum galleries, to Dan Dailey's whimsical figurative pieces that blend fine art with storytelling magic. This program illuminates how fire, breath, and imagination combine to create some of the most spectacular and ethereal art forms known to humanity. Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. This virtual program is offered in partnership with Centerville Public Library and Brewster Ladies Library. Registration is required.

 

Saturday, April 25 @ 11:00 am - Personal Color Analysis with The Color Shoppe

In this engaging, hour-long session, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of color analysis and how it can help you highlight your natural features with confidence. Maggie Wiener, owner of The Color Shoppe, will guide you through Color Analysis 101 including draping, identifying your home season and sub-season, understanding sister seasons, and discovering the colors that complement you best. This fun and empowering approach to personal style originally rose to popularity in the 1980s (think Color Me Beautiful) and is now making a vibrant comeback. Whether you’re new to color analysis or looking to refresh your perspective, this workshop offers a fresh, modern take on a timeless concept. Registration is strongly encouraged for this in-person program at the Library - Walk-ins welcome but subject to availability. (Note that this is an adults-only program.)

 

Tuesday, April 28 @ 2:00 pm - Friends Beatrix Potter Tea with Special Guest Betsy Bray

All Friends of the Library are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. This year in addition to tea and cookies we will be joined by Betsy Bray who will entertain us with tales of Beatrix Potter and her creation, Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter was a woman ahead of her time. Raised in mid-Victorian London, Beatrix Potter grew into an independent and determined woman whose life still captures our imagination. At a time when women had few rights or opportunities, she built a career as a writer and illustrator, creating children’s books that remain beloved around the world.” We hope you will join us. Betsy has been a Beatrix Potter Society member since 1984. In 2012, she became the first overseas Trustee ever elected to The Beatrix Potter Society. She has spoken at several of the Society’s International Study Conferences and given illustrated talks to various groups in the United States.  Registration is strongly recommended for this in-person event at the Library.

 

Friday, May 1 @ 2:00 pm - Container Garden Workshop with Sydney Painter

New to gardening or short on space? Container gardening is one of the easiest and most beginner-friendly ways to bring color, texture, and even fresh flavor to your home, patio, or balcony. Join Sydney Painter of Flowers by the Sea Farm for a hands-on workshop all about planting and caring for container gardens. Sydney will share practical tips for selecting plants, choosing the right soil, and maintaining healthy, thriving containers throughout the season. Participants will then create their own herb container garden to take home. Please bring your own pot; soil and herbs will be provided. Space is limited to 15 participants and this is an adults only program. Registration is required. (Note: No walk-ins will be permitted for this event.)

 

Thursday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm - Cybercrime: Minimizing Your Risk of Being Scammed

Sergeant William Massey from the Chatham Police Department will speak about scam prevention (email, tech, impersonation, etc), shopping, banking and medical advice fraud, common community concerns as well as a Q&A session. This program will be in person at the Library.

 

author and book coverThursday, May 7 @ 7:00 pm - On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love - Marjan Kamali (ONLINE)

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.  Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. Registration is required for this virtual program.

In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.

 

doodle of James MonroeFriday, May 8 @ 10:30 AM - Presidential Doodler Series: James Monroe (ONLINE)

This month in our yearlong series with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers shares fun facts and illustrations of our fifth president James Monroe. Did you know the only foreign capital named for a U.S. president was named for him? Like two of his predecessors, he died on July 4.  Don't you want to know more? Join us on this journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. This is a VIRTUAL program: Registration is required to receive your link to join. You can sign up for one session or for all! 

 

author and book coverTuesday, May 12, 2:00 pm - How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (ONLINE)

Join in this timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming. In her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People, Dr. Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world. Registration is required for this VIRTUAL event. (Join LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Robot-Proof - select the Registration link for details.) 

 

authors with book coverThursday, May 14 @ 2:00 PM - Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance (ONLINE)

Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive? Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google, will help you restore your cognitive clarity, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research. Registration is required for this VIRTUAL event.

 

Thursday, May 14 @ 5:00 pm - Sound Meditation with Ashley Woodworth

Join us quarterly for Sound Meditation with Ashley Woodworth, local yoga teacher and sound facilitator! Sound meditation is an integrated practice that combines a restorative setting with an emphasis on breath, mindful presence, and judicious listening. Instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, etheric chimes, frame drums, rattles, and crystal pyramids are played during the meditation. Ashley guides yoga practices in hatha, vinyasa flow, power, meditative, and restorative styles, drawing upon over 400 hours of training in the Kripalu and Bhakti traditions. She trained with ethnomusicologist, sound therapist, and sound researcher Alexandre Tannouse. Save your spot for this in-person program at EPL by registering today; walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.

 

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Friday, May 15 @ 1:00 pm - Tick Talk with Barnstable County entomologist, Escher Cattle

As we gear up for the height of tick season, Barnstable County Entomologist and Extension Educator, Escher Cattle, gives an overview of the state of ticks and tick-borne illness in Barnstable County. Learn some quick and easy measures you can take to stay safe as the weather warms up, including ways to protect yourself, your yard, and your pets from ticks! Escher Cattle comes to his role as Extension Educator for Cape Cod Cooperative Extension fresh from his Master's Degree in Entomology at North Carolina State University, where he studied genetic markers in South American Fruit Flies. He lives on the Upper Cape with his partner and two cats, and employs his science and cartooning backgrounds to provide accessible and empowering educational materials on ticks and insects alike. Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library (walk-ins welcome but subject to availability). This is an adult program, but suitable for all ages.

 

chatham reads poetry with book and flowers Annual Peter Saunders Memorial Chatham Reads Poetry - Saturday, May 16 @ 1:30 pm 

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 a dear friend and Trustee for Eldredge Public Library. Everyone is welcome to watch, listen and enjoy the readings. Refreshments & mingling 1:30 pm/Readings 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library (walk-ins welcome but subject to availability). This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. (Rescheduled from April 18.) 

 

author with bookTuesday, May 19 @ 2:00 pm - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal (ONLINE)

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most. If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible. Registration required for this virtual event.

 

book coverThursday, May 21 @ 2 pm - Local Author: Michelle Ferguson - Grace, Grief, and Gratitude: A Journey of Resilience

In partnership with Chatham's Center for Active Living, we welcome local author, Michelle Ferguson, as she discusses her book, Grace, Grief, and Gratitude: A Journey of Resilience. When life shatters with loss, where do you turn for strength? In Grace, Grief, and Gratitude: A Journey of Resilience, Michelle Ferguson share my deeply personal story of love, caregiving, cancer, and the devastating loss of her husband, Jerry. Through heartbreak, she discovered the healing power of gratitude—an anchor that carried her through nights of fear, mornings of silence, and the long road toward resilience. Blending raw memoir with gentle reflection exercises, this book offers a compassionate guide for anyone navigating grief, caregiving, or life-altering challenges. This is not a book about denying pain, but about honoring it—while also embracing the quiet gifts that can exist alongside it. Michelle Ferguson was raised by her grandparents in the Philippines. She met Jerry, the man she would eventually marry and continued to live in the Philippines until the early 2000s when they relocated to the USA and settled on Cape Cod. Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library (walk-ins welcome but subject to availability).

 

county sealFriday, May 22 @ 4:00 pm - Farming Edible Insects: Livestock Feed and Product Diversification 

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 Escher Cattle from Cape Cod Cooperative Extension to learn about edible insects in culture and farming, and sample a better kind of bug bite! (NOTE: People with shellfish allergies should not eat insects, as it is possible for edible insects to trigger an allergic reaction.) Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library - Walk-ins welcome but subject to availability. (This is an adult program, but suitable for all ages.)

 

nickerson homestead exteriorThursday, May 28 @ 11:00 am - Nickerson Family Foundation - Gary Nickerson 

We are kicking Chatham History Month off a little early this year with Gary Nickerson of the Nickerson Family Association, as he joins us to share his work on the dig and arrangement of the exhibit of artifacts in the Caleb Nickerson Homestead, and how the living history museum has helped him to “dig” deeper into his roots as part of the founding family of English settlers in Chatham. Registration is required for this in-person program at the Library - Walk-ins welcome but subject to availability. (This is an adult program, but suitable for all who are curious!)

 

 

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Adult Craft Club

Adult Craft Club is a great way for adults to try new arts and crafts while easing stress and having a little fun. We will alternate between open crafting, staff-led projects, and art-based programming. The projects focus more on technique and joy than on the outcome, allowing all to tap into their creative freedom. Thanks to the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library and craft donations, there is no fee, and no experience is necessary. 

Upcoming sessions this spring:

Monthly registration is required to save your spot and space will be limited.  Your space is not secure unless you receive confirmation.
(Please be aware this is an 18+ club. Visit our children's programming page or connect with our Youth Services department for more information on events for children.)

Digital Resource Classes

Ready to download eBooks and Audiobooks? Get Started with Libby

Getting Started with Libby - Learn how to download ebooks and audiobooks from the CLAMS digital library through the Libby app by Overdrive. Join Mike McCartney, EPL Circulation Supervisor, at the Library or online via Zoom, to ask your questions and learn how to download items. (Note: the Libby app is currently compatible with smart phones and tablets. eBooks can be downloaded on another device (phone, iPad, etc.) and transferred to Kindle devices.)

This is a hybrid program (in-person & online).
Next classes:  April 23  -  May 14  -  May 28 @ 11:00 am - Registration is required.

Canvassing Canva

What's all the hubbub with Canva? Although Canva has many uses across a variety of different specializations and functional areas, its primary use is as a graphic design platform. You can use Canva to edit photos and videos, design custom graphics, and create or modify other image-, text-, and video-based projects. From Presentations and Flyers to Social Media Posts and Birthday Cards, Canva has something for everyone! Join our Circulation Supervisor, Mike McCartney, for a guided tour of this special tool.

Next class:   April 16 @ 11:00 am (@ the Library) - Registration is required

Google Suites

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.  This is an in-person program @ the Library, no registration is required. 

Join our Circulation Supervisor, Mike McCartney, for a guided tour of this special tool.

Next classes:  April 30 and May 14 @ 11:30 am (@ the Library) - Registration is required

 
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