- SAVE THE DATE! -

SUMMER CELEBRATION and SILENT AUCTION

to benefit CENTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Save the date!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

You’re invited to come sip, bid, and mingle with your library community!

Enjoy dining on hors d’œuvres and desserts.

Beer & wine provided by Cape Cod Package Store and Cape Cod Beer.

More details to come!

- UPCOMING EVENTS -

BACC Resources: Stress Management

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 | 10:00 a.m. | IN-PERSON

Stress management is the process of acquiring and practicing a variety of cognitive and behavioral techniques with the goal of managing and coping with stress. Let us Review some coping skills and emotional well-being

No registration required.

This program will take place in Community Room C.

Click HERE to register for this Author Talk

Local Author Talk with Nancy Thayer

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 | 4:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Nancy Thayer is the author of 37 novels, including:

The Summer We Started Over
All the Days of Summer
Summer Love
Family Reunion
A Nantucket Wedding
Secrets in Summer
and The Hot Flash Club

Her novel Let It Snow was made into a Hallmark Christmas Movie called Nantucket Noel.

Her books are about families and friendship and the beautiful island of Nantucket.

All of her novels are available as e-readers.

This event will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms.

Local Author Talk:

Passion & Provocation,

Selected Poems by Judith Partelow

MONDAY, APRIL 29 | 1:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Close out National Poetry Month at CPL with an Author Talk from local poet, Judith Partelow.

Passion & Provocation, Selected Poems by Judith Partelow is a collection of her work over her adult years, and covers numerous subjects including domestic issues, relationships, spiritual contemplations, etc. There are many observations on marriage, separation, happiness, parenting, children, etc.

This event will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms.

Click HERE to register for this Author Talk

Music in Dementia

Talk with Dr. Randi Lebar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 | 11:00 a.m. | IN-PERSON

Dr. Randi Lebar will present an inspirational talk about the wild ride she has taken with her mother, pianist Elaine Lebar (96), a resident of Buzzards Bay, who went viral on TikTok in 2020.

Specifically focusing on the magic and power of music in dementia, this talk

will feature many videos of Elaine, and will also include lessons Randi learned along the way about finding meaning and joy in her relationship with her mother,

in spite of her mental decline.

To register, fill our interest form by CLICKING HERE!

Talk will be held in Lower Level Community Rooms.

JOIN THESE RECURRING GROUPS:

NEW - Men's Social Group!

MONDAY, APRIL 22 | 3:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

CPL will be hosting a new social group for men!

Click the button below to sign up,

more details to come.

Click HERE to sign up for Men's Group

Recurring Groups & Ongoing Programs

Click the link below to visit our website and see

weekly and monthly recurring programs at CPL!

From social groups to book clubs,

there's something for you!

Click HERE to view our Website

- ARTIST OF THE MONTH -

Gabriel Ribeiro

April 2024

Gabriel Ribeiro is an artist and illustrator born in Brazil and raised in the enchanting landscapes of Cape Cod, with a passion for capturing the essence of nature's wonders and the fantastical through watercolors. Gabriel draws inspiration from the untamed and breathtaking shores and woodlands of the Cape to create his work in his picture book illustrations and paintings.

Gabriel's work will be displayed in the front lobby for the month of April. Select works for sale, a portion of the proceeds benefit the library.

WANT TO BE OUR NEXT ARTIST OF THE MONTH?

Your art could be featured at CPL!

Each month, CPL features the work of a local artist. Some artists sell their work, with a small percentage donating to the library. Others display their watercolors, acrylic, or pen-and-ink drawings to simply brighten up the front lobby.

If you are interested in showing your masterpieces, apply by CLICKING HERE.

- YOUTH SERVICES -

Baby Yoga

TUESDAYS, APRIL 30th - MAY 28th

at CENTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ages 0-12 months with a supervising adult

Siblings welcome

Registration required, to register:

Call Cape Cod Children's Place 508-240-3310

Join certified yoga instructor, Julie Campbell, for a relaxing and bonding experience as you learn the benefits of yoga for you and your baby. Learn new ways to connect with your little one in a calm, supportive space.

This programming is funded by a SAFE Child Communities grant through the Children’s Trust and a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care, administered by the Cape Cod Children’s Place.

For more information about our

Youth Services programs,

visit our website!

CLICK HERE to VISIT OUR WEBSITE

RECURRING YOUTH PROGRAMS

Weekly:

• INDOOR STORYTIME •

with Miss Becky

Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Drop-in!

• BORN TO READ STORYTIME •

Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.

Drop-in!

• FRESH AIR STORYTIME •

with Miss Megan

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

Drop-in!

No outdoor storytime if it's raining!

• CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS •

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

Drop-in!

Monthly:

• LEGO CLUB •

First Friday of the Month

from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in! Let's build together!

Next meeting on Friday, May 3

We are currently accepting donations to this group of new & gently used LEGOs!

• SOCIAL GROUP

FOR NEURODIVERGENT TEENS •

Second Friday of the Month

from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Registration required!

Email missmegan@clamsnet.org

or call 508-790-6220 x106

Next meeting on Friday, May 10

For more info on Recurring Youth Programs, CLICK HERE

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