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.

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.

Welcome Julie!

Whelden has a new member of the team, Julie. A note from Julie:

"Hello!

My name is Julie and I am the new Adult Programming Coordinator at Whelden!

It's my goal to introduce engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining programs. I welcome your ideas and suggestions.

You can visit me at the library on Thursdays from 9-2. I am also available by email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

I Look forward to meeting you!"

Closed for the Holiday

Monday, October 10th

The library is closed for the holiday. To learn more about the history of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, click here.

New to the Library- Tonieboxes!

The Toniebox is screen-free digital listening device that plays stories, songs, and more!

Check out a Toniebox, pick out your characters, and have your own story time at home or on the go!*

Stop in or check online to see what's available or reserve a box or figures to pick up at Whelden.

Tonieboxes may only be checked out to an adult account. Limit one box per household. Character checkouts limited to 5.

Passes at the Library

Go to the museum or park, for free or at a discount!

What's available:

• Battleship Cove
• Cahoon Museum of Art
• Cape Cod Museum of Art
• DCR Parks Pass
• The Edward Gorey House
• Heritage Museums and Gardens
• Museum of Fine Arts Boston
• Roger Williams Zoo
• Salem Witch Museum
• Toad Hall Antique Car Museum

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/resources/museum-passes

To find out more and reserve your pass today!

Mango Languages

Free with your Whelden Library Card.

Choose from over 70 languages including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Learn on the go- Download the Mango app onto your smart device to access the courses anywhere at your convenience.

Follow this link: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/whelden/start to get started.

Have your library card number ready.*

Select 'Use Mango as a Guest' to get started quickly

or

Select 'Sign Up' to create a profile and save your progress as your learn. 

*Please note: you must have a library card issued by Whelden Library to use this service.

Need Help?

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Or stop by the library.

M. L. Longworth's Provençal Mysteries

Bienvenue en Provence! This much-loved, sumptuous mystery series set in the beautiful town of Aix features chief magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his sharp-witted partner and amoureuse, Marine Bonnet, who team up to solve murders. These are lively mysteries with interesting plots and the pleasures of southern France: charming locales, vivid characters, cultural history, gourmet meals, great wines. Start with Death at the Chateau Bremont, then Murder in the Rue Dumas (book 2). Coming in October 2022: Disaster at the Vendome Theater (book 10).

And watch the series! 'Murder in Provence,' based on the books, is now on Britbox!  

Order a copy today!

Death at the Chateau Bremontl- click here

Murder in the Rue Dumas- click here

Disaster at the Vendome Theater- click here

Take and Make Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

October 1st through October 15th

Register today to get a kit to make your very own delicious cinnamon mug cake!

Register: wheldenlibrary.org/events 

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

Indigenous People's Day: A History

Friday, October 7th

12 to 1:00 pm 

Hear the story of Christopher Columbus from an opposing historical perspective.

During this one-hour lecture, we'll hear about how the Taino people lived and how they encountered the Europeans in 1492.

Not recommended for children under age 10, as some elements of discussion may be for more mature listeners.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events  

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

The Psychological Brain - Case Studies with Dr. Herbert Greenwald

Thursday, October 13th 

6-7:30 pm

Please join us for the first of a series of discussions with Dr. Herbert Greenwald on his remarkable case studies in psychology. This session will focus on a patient with psychological blindness, who could not be cured medically but was cured through a new way of looking at psychology.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events 

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

Pollination Ecology with Larry Dapsis from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension

Wednesday, October 19th

4:30 - 5:30 pm

Larry will be joining us to discuss honey bee biology and the factors responsible for their catastrophic losses.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events 

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

Revolutionary Spycraft - Spies, Lies, and Deception

Friday, October 21st

6-7:00 pm

Join Tara Baker from the Cape Cod chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution as she tells the stories of Patriots, traitors, and rebels who changed the course of history during the American Revolution.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events 

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

Meet the Family Pantry of Cape Cod

Thursday, October 27th 

2:30 to 3:30 pm

Christine Menard, Executive Director of the Family Pantry will join us for a discussion about the history and reach of the largest food bank on Cape Cod.

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events 

or email: jwilliams@clamsnet.org

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.

Hip Hop Dance Class with Michelle from the Cape Symphony

THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER

4:30-5PM

AT THE WEST BARNSTABLE COMMUNITY BUILDING

An upbeat class that incorporates basic elements of hip hop including grooves, pop and lock, waves, isolations, and style. Dancers will be encouraged to explore their freestyle building confidence as they figure out how they love to move. Each class will include a warmup, movement across the floor and a combination. They will be discovering body awareness, developing control, and learning about musicality.

FREE CLASS.

Registration Required

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Call: 508-362-2262

Or stop by the library to sign up!

Animal School

Wednesday October 19

4:45 pm

West Barnstable Community Building

Join us for a special visit with Loki and Thor - the owls from Birdsey New England Wildlife Center!

Family Movie Night

Monday, October 24

5pm

They're creepy and they're spooky, altogether kooky...

Enjoy the 2019 animated film about this altogether unconventional family.

Can't guess the title? Call or email to find out!

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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508-362-2262

wml_mail@clamsnet.org

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