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.

Free Online Courses  - From 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, starting Aug 6 - Dec 17. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon.

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!  This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This series is made possible in partnership through the Tewksbury Public Library. Each session is a different topic.  Find Out More and Register Today!

Topic Schedule:  Aug. 6: Self Assessment   Aug. 20: Mastermind   Sept. 3: Career Story   Sept. 17: LinkedIn   Oct. 1: Resumes   Oct. 15: Using Artificial Intelligence   Nov. 5: Networking   Nov. 19: Interview Strategies Dec. 3: Second Act Careers  Dec. 17: Marketing Plan

Tuesday, December 2 @ 2:00 pm - Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies. Sue Hincenbergs is a former television producer who has worked on multiple award-winning programs ranging from sitcoms to lifestyle. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Wednesday, December 3 @ 6:00 pm - Along Route 1 - Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts

Join us for a virtual trip down Route 1 with author Susan Mara Bergman! Route 1 in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts is an unapologetic combination of historic gravity, exuberant entertainment, unexpected juxtapositions, and wonderfully kitschy roadside attractions. New England road trippers will encounter roller coasters and candlepin bowling, lobster rolls and homemade pie, colonial-era taverns and granite fortifications, and so much more!  Mile after mile, Route 1 tells a story about history, survival, loss, and change.  This program is virtual; a Zoom link is required.

Thursday, December 4 @ 2:00 pm - The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands with David Martin

Join us for an afternoon with local author, David Martin! His new illustrated book, The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands, prepared in time for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, brings together under one cover the facts and narratives about the often little-known histories of the Revolution on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, from the period 1761 (end of the French and Indian Wars) to 1783 (Treaty of Paris).

Co-written by 24 authors coordinated through the Cape and Islands Historians Committee, topics include: accounts of the few actual battles fought on Cape and Islands, privateering, the serious splits between Loyalists and Patriots, British shipwrecks off of Cape Cod which resulted in favorable outcomes for the Patriots, the history of African Americans and Native Americans from the region who served actively in the War, and the stories of 10 important individuals from the region who played important roles in the Revolutionary period.

Friday, December 12 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Festive Family Winter Wonderland!

Join us on the Eldredge Public Library front lawn during Chatham's Christmas By The Sea weekend for a festive, all-ages celebration! Enjoy a cozy evening of sweet treats, a family photo booth, and some reindeer games to capture the holiday spirit. Come celebrate the magic before or after the tree lighting right down the street! 

Wednesday, December 17 @ 2:00 pm - The Joys of Nature: Magical Costa Rica - Exploring the Lowland Rainforest

Join us as we welcome back Joy Marzolf, of Joys of Nature, as we explore the wildlife of Costa Rica’s lowland rainforests! For such a tiny country, Costa Rica has amazing biodiversity. Bird life in the rainforest varies widely from colorful hummingbirds, honeycreepers and red-capped manakins to large birds like great curassow and scarlet macaws. Curious troops of capuchin monkeys can be found exploring the trees as they look for food. Night brings a chance to see tiny creatures, like poison dart frogs and red eyed tree frogs, well hidden among the foliage.  This program is virtual; Zoom link is required.

Friday, January 9 @ 10:30 am - Presidential Series with Artist Heather Rogers: George Washington

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. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington!  His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president — no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally! Hooray! He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life.  Don't you want to know more?  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.  Register directly on Zoom HERE  for this virtual program. You can sign up for one session or for all!  This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Tuesday, January 13 @ 2:00 pm - Author David Brooks

Join us 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? Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. Registration is required for this virtual program.  You can send in questions for the author prior to the program!

Thursday, January 15 @ 5:00 pm - Kitchen Herbalism with Katie Powell: Winter Edition

Katie Powell of Powellness Creations joins us for an informative session on the holistic benefits of kitchen herbs! In this program, we’ll focus on a few powerful herbs that offer much more than just culinary uses. Learn how these herbs can support your overall well-being, from improving digestion to enhancing mental clarity and boosting immunity. We’ll cover how to grow these herbs at home and explore ways to use them in teas, tinctures, and topical applications. Whether you’re new to herbalism or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will offer practical tips for integrating these natural remedies into your wellness routine. 

Tuesday, January 20 @ 2:00 pm - Journalist and Author Julia Hotz

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  The Connection Cure combines diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?” Registration is required for this virtual program.  Send in a question for the author prior to the event!

Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30 pm - American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation with art historian Jane Oneail

Join us in celebrating America's extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity with art historian Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program showcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaped American art across two and a half centuries. Through intimate encounters with iconic works by artists like Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, we'll discover how American artists have continuously redefined not only our visual culture, but art itself on the world stage. This program is offered in partnership with Centerville Public Library and Brewster Ladies Library.  Zoom link coming soon for this virtual program.

Monday, January 26@ 7:00 pm - "Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger, Victoria Pruett

We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life"! You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so Victoria will walk us through various aspects of homesteading - cooking from scratch, food preservation, backyard chickens, backyard gardening, natural pest control, etc. so you can get a broad overview of simple life changes that you could make to get closer to nature and less dependent on large, commercial organizations. Hopefully, you'll find a tidbit or two that you can practice in your daily life. Please register for this event to receive the zoom link.  This program is sponsored by the Ashland Public Library.

Wednesday, January 28 @ 7:00 pm - Bestselling author Liz Moore

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University. Registration is required for this virtual program.  Send in a question for the author prior to the program!

Monday Craft Club

Monday 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. 

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

Monday, December 8 @ 11:00 am - Stone Bird Ornaments.  Registration is required.

Digital Resource Classes

Ready to download eBooks and Audiobooks? Get Started with Libby

Next class:  November 13 @ 11:00 am (@ the Library) and December 11@ 11:00 am (@ the Library)  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 or in-person and he will show you how to download items and answer your Libby questions.  Registration is required for both the zoom and the in-person program. *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.

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:   February 19 @ 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, no registration is required. 

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

Next class:   January 14 @ 11:30 am (@ the Library)  Registration is required