Do you order items online to pick up at the library? The current site is getting an upgrade!

CLAMSnet.org is changing its search catalog, and we know you will love it!

Get to know Aspen Discovery at an information session:

Friday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m.

or Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m.

The presentation will also be available online on our website in mid-February.

Interested in joining a Women's Group?

Centerville Public Library is organizing a women's group to begin this March, Women's History Month!

We want to know a little about you, and how you might want this group structured.

Please click on the button below to take our brief survey!

DID YOU KNOW...

about our book bundles?

Youth Services staff hand pick 5 or 6 items relating to many high-interest themes (dinosaurs, sharks, feelings, Star Wars...) and bundle them together for families to grab when they visit.

Makes things easier for tired caregivers and gives the kids what they want.

Win-win!

We are now accepting donations for our upcoming Jewelry Sale fundraiser!

Please donate gently used jewelry between January 9 - 28.

(We are all set for handbags! Thank you for your donations!)

Items can be left with the front desk staff during library open hours.

Thank you for your support!

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Jewelry Sale is February 1 - 15!

Painting with Light

Friday, January 27| 1 - 2 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Local photographer John Jope will share his unique works and the process to create them. He is a skilled photographer who prints his art onto metal. Jope is January’s Artist of the Month, and his work will be displayed throughout January in our front lobby.

Registration recommended but not required.

Pilates Classes

Saturdays, February 4 & 11| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | IN-PERSON

In this mixed level drop-in class, Stott Pilates Certified instructor Joan Berglund will review the basics of the of Pilates through physical practice and a discussion of Pilates principles.

The Essential matwork repertoire is beginner-friendly but experienced practitioners can also learn ways to deepen their understanding of Pilates-based movement.

Classes are donation-based, please pay what you can.

Wakanda Cookbook Author Talk & Food Demo

Wednesday, February 8| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Experience Wakanda here at the library with Chef Nyanyika Banda, the author of Marvel's Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook and local culinary instructor on Cape Cod.

Listen to Banda’s journey to become a chef and what led her to create more than 70 African cuisine-inspired recipes for this iconic comic book (and film)! She will also craft a tasting from one of the cookbook’s featured recipes!

Seating is limited and registration is required. This is an intergenerational program with all ages welcome!

Cool Programs Coming up in February:

• Movie Mondays at 1:00 p.m., including popcorn and Golden-Globe winning films!
• Meet Your New Browsing Catalog, Aspen Discovery, on February 10 and February 16.

Check out our website for details and registration information!

*NOTE: Fresh Air Storytime will resume on Thursday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m.! Indoor Storytime with Miss Becky will resume on Monday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m.!

Tales for Tails

Mondays| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. |IN-PERSON

Interested kids (ages 6-12) can apply for the rewarding opportunity to volunteer as a Tales for Tails Reader. Readers will visit the MSPCA adoption center on Monday afternoons between 3:45 and 4:45.



Tales for Tails is a collaborative program between the MSPCA and CPL designed to provide calm and comforting socialization for shelter animals while encouraging community youth to read and volunteer!

Born to Read

Tuesdays| 3:00 p.m. |IN-PERSON

Early literacy begins at birth! Babies form brain connections-- determining how they learn, think and grow-- from the very moment they are born. Reading aloud to infants strengthens and develops their brain cells. Join us for a gentle circle time of stories, snuggles, fun and connection.

Drop-in. This weekly program takes place in the Children's Room.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Wednesdays| 11:00 a.m. |IN-PERSON

Weekly 20 minute Storytime limited to 6 children (of all participation levels) and especially welcoming to those with sensory sensitivities. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, dancing and bubbles followed by free play until noon.



We have wiggle chairs and will share a variety of sensory items, but feel free to bring your own and/or noise-cancelling headphones.

Registration required—please share any triggers or challenging behaviors and let us know how best to support you. Caregiver participation required, siblings welcome.

Wings of Fire Book Club

Last Friday of month| 10:30-11:30 a.m. |IN-PERSON

*Next meeting: January 27



This will be a kid-led book club with adult supervision. There will be seven total meetings, in honor of the seven dragon tribes: SeaWings, IceWings, MudWings, SkyWings, SandWings, RainWings and NightWings.

Calvin Riley (age 8) will be the group leader. His mom and Miss Megan will alternate supervision of the meetings. Books will all be requested through the CLAMS network so there will be no cost to participate.

SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, January 31

4:30 p.m.

Provide feedback on the new Centerville Playground! View proposed design and equipment choices!

Meeting will take place at the Town Hall Hearing Room at 367 Main Street, Hyannis.

The meeting will be recorded and broadcasted on Channel 18 and the Town of Barnstable website.

Artist of the Month: John Jope

John Jope studied large camera technique and dye transfer process at the Franklin Institute, and advanced techniques through the Nikon and Leica Schools. His award-winning work reflects his view of nature as a starting point, then translating the image to his vision.



He has exhibited at various locations on Cape Cod, and now at Centerville Public Library for the month of January. His works are available for purchase in the front lobby, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the library.

Stay up-to-date during the week by checking out our social media!

We post service and program news, as well as fun videos, on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

We also upload recorded programs to YouTube for access anytime!