Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm
Tues & Thurs: 11 am-7pm
T, TH & SAT 1pm-4pm
Chatham, MA 02633
Fax: 508-945-5173
Upcoming Programs
We are offering virtual, in-person, hybrid, and outdoor program opportunities. See below for our scheduled programs.
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.
Photographs of Peter Trull will be on disp
lay in the Forgeron Meeting Room through April 30.
Wednesday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm - Author Xochitl Gonzalez
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn’t. By 1998 Anita’s name had been all but forgotten―certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student was preparing her final thesis. As Raquel also starts to become a rising start in the art world, she stumbles upon Anita’s story, raising questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist. Moving back and forth through time and told from the perspectives of both Anita and Raquel, this is sure a novel (and a conversation) that you don’t want to miss. Registration is required for this virtual program.
Xochitl Gonzalez is the New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Named Best of 2022 by The New York Times, TIME, Kirkus, Washington Post, and NPR, Olga Dies Dreaming was the winner of the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Fiction and the New York City Book Award.
Thursday, April 18 @ 6:00 pm - Author Keith Yocum
Join us for an interview with author Keith Yocum as he presents book 2 of his Cape Cod mystery series, Dead in the Water. Reporter Stacie Davis, the main character in Yocum's first book A Whisper Came, is back, looking in to a blood stained, abandoned boat and it's missing owner. The town of Chatham is once again the backdrop for this entertaining thriller. This program will be virtual and registration is required.
Amazon bestselling author Keith Yocum is a former journalist and author of ten novels, including the Dennis Cunningham espionage/thriller series set in Australia. He has an undergraduate degree in philosophy and a graduate degree in journalism. He enjoyed an extensive career in publishing, including working for publications like the Boston Globe and the New England Journal of Medicine. Kirkus Reviews picked his espionage thriller "Valley of Spies" as one of the best indie mysteries, crime stories, and thrillers of 2019.
Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 pm - Chatham Reads Poetry
The Peter Saunders Memorial Chatham Reads Poetry event is back! Join us for a Saturday afternoon as participants read their favorite published poems. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the EPL. Refreshments will be served at 1:30.
Saturday, April 27 @ 10:30-12:30 - Poetry Workshop: The Ekphrastic Poem
Join John Bonanni for a poetry workshop that will focus on the ekphrastic poem. An ekphrastic poem is any poem that draws its inspiration from a work of visual art. While the Greek root of "ekphrastic" means a description of the scene in vivid detail, we'll look at poets who both abide by and challenge this conception, drawing their inspirations from painting, sculpture, installation, and performance. We'll then find a work of art that speaks to each of us and begin drafting our own ekphrastic poems. Registration is required. This program is limited to 15 participants.
A Best New Poets, Pushcart, and Best of the Net nominee, John Bonanni is a Cape Cod based writer who founded the Cape Cod Poetry Review in 2011. His own poems have appeared in Foglifter, North American Review, Prairie Schooner, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Gulf Coast, among others. His book reviews have appeared in DIAGRAM, Tupelo Quarterly, and the Kenyon Review. His research on poetry as an intervention for writing attitudes among learners with severe disabilities can be found in The Graduate Review (Bridgewater State University).
Tuesday, April 30 @ 4:00 pm - Peter Trull - Cape Cod: Once Around the Sun
Join us to hear Peter Trull, one of the foremost bird experts in the Northeast, talk about the season changes on Cape Cod from this new book Cape Cod - Once Around the Sun. A year of natural history events on Cape Cod could be written over and over, many times, all different. Nature’s cycles and events, though often predictable, are never the same. Some. like the first snowfall, may occur from year to year over a period spanning 2 – 3 months, while you can be sure that the first Baltimore Oriole song may differ by only a matter of a few days from year to year. Here, through the lens of Peter's camera, over a single journey around the sun, he pay tribute to “Nature’s Year”. This colorful and inspiring program, filled with facts and stories, carries us through a Cape Cod year through images and events that you can look forward to on your yearly journeys around the sun. Registration is recommended, seating is limited to 60.
Peter's photographs will be on display in the Forgeron Meeting room from March 29 through April 30. Please make sure to stop in and take a look. Please call ahead to make sure the room is available. (945-5170).
Peter Trull has been involved in research and education on Cape Cod for over 40 years. He coordinated seabird protection and research for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. As Education Director at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, he developed programs and began studying Eastern Coyotes. As a researcher and Education Director at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, he developed and taught classes related to whales and marine birds. Peter has written 9 books about Cape Cod natural history.
Wednesday, May 1 @ 3:00 pm - Author Douglas Brunt
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. This program is virtual and registration is required.
Douglas Brunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel and host of the top-rated SiriusXM author podcast Dedicated with Doug Brunt. A Philadelphia native, he lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children. Visit DouglasBrunt.com for more information.
Thursday, May 2 @ 2:00 pm - Cybercrime: Minimizing Your Risk of Being Scammed
Cybercrime: Minimizing Your Risk of Being Scammed presented by Sgt. William Massey from the Chatham Police Department. Sgt. Massey will speak about scam prevention (email, tech, impersonations, etc), shopping, banking and medical advice fraud. As well as, common community concerns and a Q & A session. We are proud to offer this program in honor of American Library Association's Choose Privacy Week, May 1-7, that encourages a national conversation about privacy rights and encourages everyday privacy protection. Registration is recommended, seating is limited to 50.
Wednesday, May 8 @ 7:00 pm - Author Nina Simon
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Registration is required for this virtual program. Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. Mother-Daughter Murder Night is her first novel. This big-hearted whodunnit is a Reese's Book Club pick and a "best of 2023" selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Crime Reads, and Library Journal.
Thursday, May 9 @ 5:00 pm - Chatham’s Archaeological Heritage
The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc (PAL) in Pawtucket RI completed Chatham’s first town-wide archaeological survey fifteen years ago, working with the Chatham Historical Commission, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and members of the community. The survey documented more than 75 archaeological sites spanning nearly 10,000 years of human history and land use. In 2023, PAL completed an update of the original survey which gathered information about newly located Native and EuroAmerican sites across all sections of town.
Join PAL Senior Archaeologist Holly Herbster who will describe how the survey was conducted, what new information has been learned, and how the town and its residents can help to protect and document its archaeological heritage. Registration is recommended, seating will be limited to 60.
Wednesday, May 15 @ 10:30 am - The Art of Writing
Civilizations began developing about 12,000 BC but writing systems are a relatively recent creation, having come along about 3,000 BC. This presentation will look at the development of some historical examples of early writing systems such as cuneiform, hieroglyphs and calligraphy. We will discuss the creation of pictograms, ideograms and alphabets as we look at objects in the archaeological record from cultures around the world. We will also look in to see how artificial intelligence is helping in the discovery process. Registration is recommended, seating is limited to 60. This program is presented by Art Historian Mary Woodward.
Friday, May 17 @ 2:00 pm - Mosquito Awareness with Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project
Join Aubrey Paolino, entomologist with Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project (CCMCP), for a talk about mosquitoes on Cape Cod. Learn about mosquito biology, how CCMCP manages mosquito habitat, and what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito bites and the diseases mosquitoes transmit. Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project is a state/quasi-state agency that controls mosquitoes on Cape Cod (https://www.mass.gov/state-reclamation-and-mosquito-control-board-srmcb). Their funding comes from the towns within Barnstable County.
Monday, May 20 @ 2:00 pm - Basic Dog Behavior with Cape Canine Academy
Do you ever wish you could read your dog's mind or wonder what their body language means? Understanding dog behavior is a crucial part of training and building a bond. Join MJ Stoltz of Cape Canine Academy as she shares insight into the general behavior of dogs and basic training techniques you can bring home. She'll share common bad habits we make as owners and give a glimpse into what it takes to create a safe, positive space for dogs and humans to work together. With a decade of experience in the training world, MJ is a certified Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer and a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Registration is recommended.
Disclaimer: As each dog and owner/animal relationship is different, this session is not intended to give you full knowledge to perfectly train or understand your pet, but simply give you more insight. Please don't bring your dog to the Library - this one's just for us humans!
Tuesday, May 21 @ 7:00 pm - Author Rebecca F. Kuang
Thursday, May 23 @ 5:30 pm - Avoiding Election Misinformation
Thursday, May 30 @ 4:00 pm - Local Documentary: Rescuing Our Oceans through Recycled Art
Ebook Classes
Ready to download eBooks and Audiobooks?
Next virtual class: April 4 @ 11:00 am and April 18 @ 11:00 am. Registration is required.
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 through a Zoom program as she will show you how to download items and answer your Libby questions. Registration is required so we can get you connected through Zoom. *Libby app is currently compatible with smart phones and tablets. EBooks can be download on another device (phone, ipad, etc) and transferred to Kindle devices.
