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Adult Programs

Click on any of the images to find more information or register for the program. To see a full list of all of the events happening at Whelden, visit wheldenlibrary.org/events.

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Kids Programs

Click on any of the images to find more information or register for the program. To see a full list of all of the events happening at Whelden, visit wheldenlibrary.org/events.

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News and Updates

Face Masks are Required

For a healthy and safe environment, we ask you to wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose while you are in our building.


For those who choose not to wear a mask, curbside service is available. To place your request please call 508-362-2262


Closed for the Holiday

The library will be closed Monday, April 18th for the holiday.

Ellen's Book Review

Molly Murphy Returns!

Rhys Bowen's 18th in the Series


Readers and critics alike welcome the return of Molly Murphy in Book #18 of Rhys Bowen's series set in turn-of-the-century New York City, now co-written by her daughter, Clare Broyles. It's 1907, and Molly, married and no longer a private detective, decides to accompany some friends to Ellis Island to help distribute clothing to those in need. That evening Molly’s policeman husband, Daniel, is late returning home. He comes with a tale to tell: There was a murder on Ellis Island that day, and the main suspect looks just like Molly.

The series began in 2001 with Murphy's Law.


Look at all the books available in the series here.


Request a copy of the newest book, Wild Irish Rose- click here.


Request a copy of the first book in the series, Murphy's Law- click here.

Adult Programs

Take & Make Sunflower Starters

Pick up your kit and plant your own sunflowers in this all-ages hands-on craft.

Register to receive your kit:

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events


A Guided Hike from Library to Library

Saturday, April 2nd

9:30am-12:30pm

Kick off National Library Week and join us for a guided nature hike between Whelden Library in West Barnstable and Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village.

Hike length is 6 Miles, with an opportunity to end hike mid-way.

Registration required.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

or call us at 508-362-2262 to register today.


FOWL Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, April 2nd

9:00am-12pm

Two book sales in one month! How lucky! Stop by anytime between nine and noon to visit with us in the bookstore.


Author Janet Skeslien Charles: The Paris Library

Thursday April 14th

10:30am

Author Janet Skeslien Charles will join us via Zoom from Paris for a discussion of her new best-selling novel, The Paris Library, published in 2021. Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris. The Paris Library is a book for lovers of books and libraries and of historical fiction. Janet Skeslien Charles is the award-winning author of Moonlight in Odessa. She learned about the history of the American Library in Paris while working there as the programs manager.

To request a copy of the book- click here.


Program sponsored by the Eldridge Library.


This is a virtual program, to attend Registration is Required.

To register click here.


FOWL April Book Sale

Saturday, April 23rd

Checkout the library's basement book store and come home with a new book!


Blind Man's Bluff A Virtual Book Discussion with Author James Tate Hill

Tuesday, May 3rd

6:00pm

At age sixteen, James Tate Hill was diagnosed with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, a condition that left him legally blind. For fifteen years, Hill hid his blindness from friends, colleagues, and lovers, even convincing himself that if he stared long enough, his blurry peripheral vision would bring the world into focus.

James Tate Hill is the author of a memoir, Blind Man’s Bluff, released August 3, 2021 from W. W. Norton. His fiction debut, Academy Gothic, won the Nilsen Literary Prize for a First Novel. His essays were Notable in the 2019 and 2020 editions of Best American Essays. He serves as fiction editor for Monkeybicycle and contributing editor for Literary Hub, where he writes a monthly audiobooks column.

To request a copy of the book- click here.


Registration required*

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

or call us at 508-362-2262

*A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the week of the event. 


Monday Tech Help

Learning a new device? Struggling to figure out e-books? Need to send an email? We're here for you!

To request an appointment:

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: wml_mail@clamsnet.org

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events


If Mondays don't work, just let us know and we'll see what we can do!


Barnstable Council on Aging Caregiver and Support Services Hours at Whelden Memorial Library

Every 2nd Thursday each month.

The Barnstable Council on Aging Caregiver/Support Services Coordinator will be available at Whelden Memorial Library to assist with resources for our caregivers and Barnstable citizens age 60+.

No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome, masks required.

Children's Programs

Touch-a-Truck!

Wednesday, April 20th

3pm

Join us at the West Barnstable Meetinghouse for this hands-on exploration opportunity!

No registration necessary. Masks are not required for outdoor events.


Earth Day Storytime and Craft

with special guests from the Cape Cod Anti-Litter Coalition

Thursday, April 21st

11:30am

Join us at the West Barnstable Community Building for a special Earth Day themed story time and craft!

Best suited for ages 4 and up.

Masks are required for all ages.

Registration Required

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

or call us at 508-362-2262


Mother's Day Portraits

Sunday, May 1st

12:30pm-2:30pm

In anticipation of Mother's Day, we are giving free portraits for moms with their children, just moms, or just kids.

Thank you to photographer Shawn Simmons for donating his time and equipment to make this special event possible.

Space is limited, registration is required.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

or call us at 508-362-2262


Storytime Inside Whelden with Lizzy

Thursdays | 11am - 1pm

Lizzy will be available to give you your own personal story time! Just ask!


Requesting Your Old Pokémon Stuff

Do you have any old Pokémon cards, movies, games, figurines, etc.

that you would like to donate for our upcoming club? We would greatly appreciate help building our team! 

Email: emerna@clamsnet.org

or call: 508-362-2262

to arrange your donation.

Whelden Memorial Library

"Small but mighty!"

Monday..................2pm - 7pm

Tuesday.................9am - 2pm

Wednesday............2pm - 7pm

Thursday................9am - 2pm

Friday.....................9am - 2pm

Saturday................9am - 2pm

Sunday.......................CLOSED


wheldenlibrary.org

508-362-2262

wml_mail@clamsnet.org


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