SAVE THE DATE!

Annual Greens Sale

Saturday, December 3

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lower Level Community Rooms at Centerville Public Library

Wreaths, New-to-You and Bake Sale!

(Wreath pre-sale Nov. 20 - 30)

Wreath Pre-Sale is OPEN!

Order your handmade wreath ONLINE between Sunday, November 20 - Wednesday, November 30.

Order forms are available IN-PERSON at the front desk

Pre-sale quantities are limited so order early!

(Wreath pick-up is at the sale on Saturday, Dec. 3)

Our "New To You" Sale is back this year!

Please donate new or gently used winter holiday decorations of any kind to our sale.

Donations accepted between Tuesday, Nov. 29 - Friday, Dec. 2 during library open hours (10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Please check in with the front circulation desk!

We need extra greens to spruce up the wreaths. We invite you to share your trimmings with us to help with the Greens Sale fundraiser!

Please donate small boughs of Firs, Boxwood, Juniper, Cedar, White Pine, Spruce, Holly, and other holiday greens.

Donations can be left on the tarp on our back patio. Thank you for your help!

Donations of greens are welcomed Monday, November 14 to Wednesday, November 30.

Do you enjoy baking?

Do you want to help support the library?



We are once again holding a bake sale as part of our annual Greens Sale (Dec 3)!

Items needed:

Cookies, Brownies, Pies, Bundt Cakes, Whoopie Pies, Breads, Cakes & more!

You may bring baked goods downstairs on Friday, December 2. Thank you!

Yoga at CPL

Friday, December 2| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | HYBRID

Yoga at CPL is cancelled this week.

Please join us for the next yoga class on Friday, December 16 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sustainable Holiday Wrapping

Tuesday, December 6| 2 - 3 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Did you know that traditional wrapping paper is not recyclable? Join staff member Erin for an engaging hands-on workshop as we make our own wrapping paper from repurposed and recyclable materials. If you’re looking for a way to minimize your impact on the environment, this workshop is for you!

Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring paper grocery bags on which to paint/print. All other materials provided! We welcome all ages for this intergenerational program.

Zoom for the Holidays

Friday, December 9| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | IN-PERSON

In this workshop you will learn about video conferencing. We’ll work on building skills and confidence so you can engage in online meetings. This will include:

- Joining meetings that others invite you to;

- Creating your own personal Zoom account;

- Recognizing common features you’ll use in an online meeting;

- Scheduling an online meeting.

As we go, you’ll learn tips and tricks for hosting an online meeting, and you will have opportunities to practice!

Seating is limited and registration is required.  Please indicate if you are able to bring your own laptop or tablet, or if you will need one for the workshop.  PLEASE NOTE: You must have an email address and know your email password in order to participate in the workshop.

This workshop is funded by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Bliss, the Therapy Dog

Thursday, December 8| 2 p.m. |IN-PERSON

This is a stressful time of year! Enjoy a moment with Bliss, an 8 year old German Shepherd and certified therapy dog who brings joy to others with her gentle spirit. Read her a book or just visit with and learn more about her.

Anyone in need of comfort is welcome. You will find Bliss and her handler Lisa in the Children's Room.

Dinovember is here!

16 dinosaurs are hidden all around the library. When you find one, grab the footprint badge from that location.



Collect them all to become an honorary paleontologist!

Join us for Storytime and joy every day at Centerville Public Library!

Indoor Storytime with Miss Becky on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Megan on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

Born to Read: Storytime for You and Your Baby

Tuesdays| 3 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. 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.

Social Group for Neurodivergent Teens

2nd Friday of month| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |IN-PERSON

Next Meeting is December 9*

Led by Isadora Greenberg, a passionate advocate and role model for Cape Advocates Standing Together. Isadora understands the social challenges a young person with autism and ADHD faces, so this inclusive group is a safe space to be and celebrate YOU!

Activities will be determined by the interests of the participants. We will share a variety of sensory items, but feel free to bring your own and/or noise-cancelling headphones.



Group for ages 13-18.  Registration required (limit 10), siblings welcome, caregivers may be asked to supervise.

Wings of Fire Book Club

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

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.

The first official book club meeting will be on Friday, December 30th!

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.

Centerville Stroll

Sunday, December 11

3 - 6 p.m.

Historic Main Street Centerville

Featuring:

Santa at Tommy's Place (481 Main Street);

Live music performances;

Balloon artist & ice sculptor;

crafts and cider from CPL;

candy from the Country Store;

Living creche at S. Congregational Church;

and more!

Men's Social Club

Drop-in on Mondays between 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Free coffee, newspapers, cards and games

Meet up with your friends, or make some new ones!

Artist of the Month: Phyllis Nocella

Phyllis Nocella has been drawing and painting off and on for many years. In 2016 she decided to pursue water colors seriously, resulting in this month's exhibit at CPL. At age 75, Nocella was juried into the Cotuit Center for the Arts Spring Exhibition (2022) and considers it an immense honor.

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Phyllis Nocella's artwork will be displayed in the front lobby for the month of November.

Tommy's Place is moving to Fernbrook in Centerville!

Tommy's Place - Magical vacation homes for kids fighting cancer! One family at a time, along with their extended family and friends, visits for a one week, free of charge, dream vacation to relax, make memories, and most importantly have FUN!

To contribute to their wish list, check out this link. More information can be found at www.tommysplace.org.

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!