Our little library sign has returned, with a new look! 

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.

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.

Our little library sign has returned with a new look!

Thank you to everyone involved in makng it happen!

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 4th of July

The library will be closed for the Fourth of July. To learn more about this holiday, click here.

Vendors Wanted

Calling all craft vendors to participate with Whelden Memorial Library at the West Barnstable Village Festival being held on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

10' x 10' spaces on our front lawn are available for rent at $25/day.

You will be required to bring your own tents, tables, chairs, etc.

Space is limited, so please respond asap if you are interested.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/village-festival to find out more.

Ready to register? Click here to fill out the form.

Vote Today!

Submit your nomination for West Barnstable's 2022 Citizen of the Year!

Ballot boxes can be found inside:

• Whelden Memorial Library
• The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod (West Barnstable)
• West Barnstable Post Office

-OR-

Vote online

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/citizen-of-the-year

~ Voting Closes by August 1st~

Volunteers Wanted

Have you found yourself with a bit of boredom and a bit of time? 

The Trustees are looking for people to join us for 1-2 hours weekly or a time or two / month, with a flexible schedule. It's a small commitment but a big help!

• Sorting recyclables
• Seasonal Weeding
• Decorating library grounds
• Festival planning

Currently, there is an immediate need for assistance sorting our redeemable can and bottle donations and getting ready for the annual West Barnstable Village Festival.

Please call or text Priscilla at 401-743-4688 if you have some time and want to get involved!

Now Available

dcr Massachusetts Annual Parks Pass 2022

Allows you to park a vehicle at most DCR parks that charge for parking, without paying the daily parking fee!

Local spots include:

• Nickerson State Park
• Scusset Beach
• South Cape Beach

Go to wheldenlibrary.org/resources/museum-passess to find out more!

Vaseem Khan's Malabar House Series

A very enjoyable historical crime fiction set in India in 1949/50, just after Indian Independence. Persis Wadia is India's (fictional) first female police inspector. Khan's series is a beautifully written exploration of Persis' struggle to be accepted as a detective in a male-dominated culture and country in turmoil. Midnight at Malabar House (Book 1): New on the force, Persis is consigned to the midnight shift. When the phone rings at night to report the murder of prominent English diplomat, the country's most sensational and politically sensitive case falls into her lap. The Dying Day (Book 2): A priceless manuscript, a missing scholar, and a trail of riddles make for a brilliant second outing for Persis Wadia.

Malabar House (book 1)- click here.

The Dying Day (book 2)- click here.

Grow with Google

Virtual Classes

Join us for a series of virtual programs that offer resources and tools delivered by speaker Bryan Caplan.

Registration required, no library card needed.

The line up: 

Make Better Decisions with Analytics

Wednesday, July 20th, 12pm

To register, click here.

Power Your Job Search with Google

Tuesday, July 26th, 12pm

To register, click here.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Wednesday, August 17th, 10am

To register, click here.

FOWL Bookstore

Open for the 2022 season on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

9am- 2pm

• June, 11th & 25th
• July, 9th & 23rd
• August, 13th & 27th
• September, 10th & 24th 
• October, 8th & 22nd

Stay up to date on bookstore hours and other library programs: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Barnstable Council on Aging

Caregiver and Support Services Hours

Second Thursday of Every Month

10am-12pm

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

No appointment needed/walk-ins welcome.

Masks required.

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!

Puzzle Day

Saturdays

10am-1pm

Every Saturday, we have a puzzle out for the community to work on together.

Summer Reading 2022

"Oceans of Possibilities"

It's that time of year again! 

Stop by the library to pick up a reading log. 

Track your hours or books read, bring your log in to get your prize!

Ammaya Dance and Drum

Thursday, July 7th

2pm

Hyannis Fire Department

*Overflow parking available at Hyannis Youth Community Center*

Kick off summer reading with us!

Barnstable Collaborative Summer Reading presents: Ammaya Dance and Drum.

Stop by the Hyannis Fire Department to watch the performance. Popsicles and Touch a Truck to follow. 

No registration required, a great program for all ages!

Sponsored by Barnstable Collaborative Summer Reading.

Whelden Memorial Library & West Barnstable Fire Dept.

Firetruck Storytime

Luke's Love Playground

Sunday, July 10th*

2-3pm

Firefighters, trucks, stories, songs, & hands-on exploration opportunity!

*Rain date: July 17th

That's Inappropriate! Storytime

Wednesday, July 13th

4:30pm

We are getting into tales of goo, undersides, and clouds of fumes!

Take time to "smell" the poo!

Songs, funny books, and a craft!

Best for ages 3-teen.

To register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Encanto Party

Wednesday, July 20th

4-5pm

West Barnstable Community Building

*Registration opens July 1st*

Charades, Sing-along, Costumes and games!

Meet some of your favorite characters!

Which ones? We don't talk about that.

To register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net 

"Drive-In" Movie

Wednesday, July 27th

5-6:30pm

West Barnstable Community Building

*Registration opens July 1st*

Make your own cardboard car and experience the "drive-in" at the West Barnstable Community Building.

We'll be watching a popular, family friendly, water monster themed movie.

Best for ages 4 and up!

To register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net 

Pokémon Club

(for ages 5-12)

Thursday, July 28th

4:30-6:00pm

Do you love Pokémon?!

Let's celebrate our common interest with each other!

Scavenger hunt, prizes, trivia, and trading card game practice, instruction, and play time!

Ages 5-12 years old, parents welcome to hang out! 

Children 10 or older may be left until Club time ends (6pm).

Sign up each month through the summer.

Dates and times vary, so stay tuned by signing up for our newsletters and checking our event calendar!

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Call: 508-362-2262

Friday Night Jam Session

Friday, July 29th

5-6pm

Bring your own instrument!

Enjoy the company of other music lovers!

Lizzy will host the Jam Session on the front lawn.

All are welcome.

We will provide wooden hand instruments and bongos for the little ones, coffee & cookies.

*Rain cancels this event*

Outdoor Storytime with Lizzy

Thursdays

11am

Join us on the library lawn for outdoor story time!

Rain brings this event inside.

Masks are not required for outdoor events.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Donate directly to the library, visit wheldenlibrary.org/donate

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Select "Whelden Memorial Library Corp" as your charity, and boom, Amazon donates a portion of all your sales to us!

Thank you!