Food, Love & Art at OVL

Most of our programs are held in person as well as virtually.

To attend in person, we suggest making reservations at

508-428-5757. Links to attend by Zoom are listed below the event.

Start the New Year with a new take on diet and nutrition. With a doctorate in science education, a teaching history in biology, chemistry and environmental science that spans 35 years and having studied at the Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University, Jean Schumacher knows what she’s talking about. A whole food plant-based lifestyle aims to maximize consumption of nutrient-dense plant foods while minimizing processed foods, oils, and animal foods. The health benefits cannot be underestimated. In person registration is suggested: Call 508-428-5757 to sign up or click below to attend by Zoom.

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Your Still Have Time To Join! Great Decisions, America's largest discussion program on world affairs, is run by the Foreign Policy Association. Each month you will read a chapter from the 2023 Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch a 20 minute DVD and meet in a Discussion Group at OVL to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The discussion topics for 2023 are:

Energy Geopolitics, War Crimes, China & the US, Economic Warfare, Politics in Latin America, Global Famine, Iran at a Crossroads, Climate Migration

No Experience Necessary! This is a great painting workshop; lots of fun and appropriate for all levels. All supplies and instructions will be provided by Robyn of Blue Anchor Studio. You will work with acrylic paint, which doesn't come out of clothing, so please dress accordingly.

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Announcing the brand new OVL Cookbook Club! Share recipes, try new kitchen techniques, and make friends. If you’re interested, don’t delay, as the group will be limited to 12 people. Each club meeting will feature a selected cookbook, with members choosing a dish to prepare, bring to the library and share. Registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Lisa at the Osterville Village Library at eramsay@clamsnet.org or 508-428-5757.

Meet new friends and neighbors - this group is ongoing and open to all local women. If would like to join, contact Lisa at 508-428-5757 or at eramsay@clamsnet.org.

It used to be you only heard the dreaded phrase “storm surge” associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, or major Nor’easter. Nowadays, we hear the term far more often, even when what used to be regular run – of – the – mill storms come to call. If you own coastal property, can you create a strategic plan to protect your property? Join us for a ZOOM presentation with Seth Wilkinson, founder and president of Wilkinson Ecological to understand the ins and outs of coastal property management. Various methods of restoring salt marshes, reestablishing native vegetation on coastal landforms and fortifying coastal areas without the use of traditional sea walls and rock revetments will be explained. Registration on Zoom is required - click below to sign up.

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Calling all Home Bakers &

Chocolate Enthusiasts

For more information email

Samples Available at 1PM

A new twist on an old seaside tradition! A sailor's valentine is a form of shell craft, an antique souvenir, or sentimental gift made using hundreds of small seashells. Popular in the 1800's, they were designed to be brought home from a voyage at sea and given to the sailor's loved one as an expression of affection. While many of the original sailor's valentine's were of considerable size, thereby requiring weeks, if not months of work, this workshop to create a "re - imagined" sailors valentine will provide you with a beautiful piece in a few short hours. Just bring your imagination and Katri will provide everything else.

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Would you like to join a book club where everyone got together and talked about the book they were reading at the time, or the most recent one they had read, or the one that had made the biggest impact on them? The Any Book Book Club is built around independent reading. Discussions will be wide-ranging. Bring your latest discovery or old favorites to share with the group - you’ll leave with a new list of recommendations!

Come and hear the story of how a tiny 5-room house on a 57-acre farm became a busy regional airport serving one of the nations most recognized tourist destinations. Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis today handles daily flights to and from Boston, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. In the summer, direct flights of full size jets arrive from JFK in New York. Join Cape Cod writers Sharon Anderson and Dorothy Skelley as they review the history of what was once called Hyannis Airport Corporations, and how Amelia Earhart once served on the board of directors! Both accomplished storytellers, Sharon Anderson and Dorothy Skelley boast impressive backgrounds. Sharon is the founder of the Cape Cod Writer’s Studio, while Dorothy is both a writer and editor. Registration is suggested:

call 508-428-5757 to attend in person or click below to attend by Zoom.

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The "I Am A Man" VR experience allows you to literally walk in the shoes of the people who fought for freedom and equality during the civil rights era. Most importantly, this project gives users a deeper awareness of their struggle. Using historical film and photographs, along with voice narrations of actual Civil Rights participants, the project falls along the lines of a new type of interactive-documentary experience.

Apollo 11 is the story of the greatest journey ever taken by humankind.

Now you get to experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived through it. Using a mix of original archive audio and video together with accurate recreations of the spacecraft and locations, all set to inspirational music, get set for an experience that will not only educate you but will also leave a lasting impression and deep respect for the men and women who worked on the Apollo program during NASA’s golden era.

Coffee, Cappuccinos and Latte's available daily at OVL.

Captain Crosby Coffee from Snowy Owl.

Puzzles as Art

Art Cornell, Osterville Village Library's mathematician and astronomer in residence, present an exhibit of 13 jigsaw puzzles in the Shutterbug Gallery. Each puzzle assembled by Art contains an interesting story. Besides one puzzle drawn by Art himself, there are others depicting scenes by Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Munch, George Seurat, Alan Turing, and a few other artists. Please come by and meet Art, who will likely be assembling a puzzle in the library atrium.

Technology Outreach

Could you use a little help with your hand held device? Attend one of the Osterville Village Library’s “Tech Outreach” sessions. Make a 30 minute appointment with Osterville Village Library staff member Davis Hanberry to receive help navigating and understanding your smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. Please keep in mind; he may not be able to answer every question, but will be able to help with many. Remember to bring along any passwords you will need in order to access email or other accounts. Call 508-428-5757 to make your 30 minute appointment.

Town Councilor

Meet Precinct 5 Town Councilor Paul Cusack at the Library every other Thursday from 2:00 - 5:00pm. Paul's next visit is February 2nd.

You will also find Paul at OVL on February 16th, March 2nd and 16th.

Talk with Kip Diggs, State Representative for 2nd Barnstable District

Kip Diggs, State Representative for 2nd Barnstable District, is at the OVL for open office hours the first Tuesday of the month from 10am to 12 noon. His next visit will be Tuesday, February 2nd.

Caregiver & Support Services:

Open Hours with the

Barnstable Council on Aging

Thursday, February 23rd

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The Barnstable Council on Aging

Caregiver/Support Services Coordinator will be available at the OVL to assist with resources for caregivers and Barnstable citizens age 60+. The Caregiver/Support Services will provide resources and educational programs that benefit our residents and those receiving care. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome!

VNA Bereavement Group

Tuesday February 14th & 28th

@ 1pm

This support group led by VNA Hospice provides a positive, nurturing, confidential setting to learn ways to manage and cope with the death of a loved one. Please contact Sarah Stevenson, Bereavement Coordinator at VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, at 508-740-3979 for additional information and to register.