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11:00 AM
Summer Reading Wrap Party
Summer Reading kids and families are invited to attend a fun program -- half yo-yo tricks and half dance party -- at West Barnstable Fire Station (2160 Meetinghouse Way, Rt 149). Plus, after the program kids can explore the West Barnstable Fire Department.   




Libraries Rock! is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.




4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Summer Reading: Make a Musical Instrument
Experiment with sounds, then use your hands-on craft skills to design and build a simple musical instrument.  For ages 5-12, drop-ins welcome. 
 

6:00 PM
Summer Concert Series: Two Cool
Summer concert series on the library green brought to you through the generosity of the Kirkman Trust Fund. Rain or shine (concerts will be held inside the library should it rain). 




10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A Moment to Understand Grief and Loss
Gary German, PhD will be presenting about recent loss and affording an opportunity to come together and share experiences.




1:00 PM
Pollination Ecology Lecture
Larry Dapsis, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension entomologist, will talk about the importance of bees and pollination ecology. Discover ways to improve your garden with bee friendly flowers and how pollen spreads.
 




3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Makers Club for Kids & Teens: Minecraft
Play Minecraft with other kids; bring your laptop or use ours; we'll show the action on our big TV screen. See a demo of our Minecraft stop-motion animation studio set. Great for ages 8 and up. 

 




5:30 AM - none
"The Year of the Bird: From Alaska to Africa" Photography Exhibit
RUNNING SEPTEMBER 1st - 30th.
Featuring works by Barbara Folger, Conservation Photographer.

5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
26th Annual Osterville Village Library Car Raffle Drawing
The winner of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport will be drawn on the Library green today!​ You could drive away in a brand new car. Tickets on sale July & August $125 each, 2 for $200 or 11 tickets for $1,000.





5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
"Sailor's Valentines" Reception & Presenation
Nationally recognized and award winning maritime artist Gregg Roberts will exhibit and discuss his latest shell craft creations constructed of common shells and sailors knots transformed into dazzling geometric forms. He will also discuss the Sailor's Valentines historical origins and review contemporary design trends. Reception 5-5:45pm and Presenation 6-7pm.






10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
STEM Storytime Kick-off Event
Come and enjoy some stories, experiment with hands-on STEM materials, and do a craft. Register for our weekly Fall sessions. Come explore our Kids' Makerspace! Ages 3-6. Check our website and Facebook or call to confirm dates, times, and registration details.




11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nutrition: Eat Right Be Well
9/10 - Nutrition: Eat Right Be Well
Nutrition is an important component to any health and fitness program.  This week explores the latest trends in nutrition and debunks some of the common nutrition myths. Presented by Cape Cod Rehab
 




3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gaming Club: Fall Kick-off Event
Hero Kids, Mouse Guard, Minecraft...Join our small band of intrepid gamers to play a variety of games, and plan out what you'd like to play together throughout the Fall. Ages 6-12. To register for this program, confirm dates and times, and learn about other programs such as preschool story time, Kids' Makerspace activities, and Rainy Day Movies visit our website, Facebook, or call.





1:00 PM
21st Century Lab for Learning & Creativity
Please check Faceboook for details on this program that includes 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, and Computer Learning.




1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Dos and Don'ts of Downsizing for Seniors
The do’s & don’ts of downsizing. Presentation will focus on the stumbling blocks and emotional barriers seniors encounter when faced with a move from home. 
• Placement Assistance & In-Home Care Recommendations
• Real Estate Buying and Selling - Downsizing Services
• Clean-Outs/ Professional Organizing - Packing and Moving - Staging
• Antique Appraisals - Estate Sales
• Geriatric Care Management - Family Mediation
• Legal & Financial Services

Community education series with Kristine Callahan of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors.
Light refreshments served, registration required




10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First-Graders Ice Cream Social
Now that you're in 1st grade, come visit us, get your 1st library card, have a little treat, and take home a bundle of books and more! We'll talk with parents about choosing children's books, too. Ages 5-7. Check our website, Facebook, or call to register.






3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Kids' Makerspace Club Fall Kick-off Event
Try out our Makerspace kits (electronics, coding, building, and more) and plan what you'd like to do as a club together throughout the Fall. Ages 6-12. Check our Facebook or call for more details.




5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Scam and ID Theft Prevention Training
The Office of Attorney General Maura Healey and the Osterville Village Library will be hosting a Scam and ID Theft Prevention Training. Please come by and learn more about how you can avoid being a victim of ID Theft and Scams.




9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Village Crafters of Cape Cod Craft Fair
The Village Crafters will again this year feature local artists and crafts people exhibiting work of fine quality on the Library green. Come see their beautiful work!




5:30 AM - none

RUNNING AUGUST 12th - OCTOBER 31st.
Nationally recognized and award winning maritime artist Gregg Roberts will exhibit his latest shell craft creations constructed of common shells and sailors knots transformed into dazzling geometric forms. 


11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Burdenko Method
The Burdenko Method
Learn about the Burdenko Method and explore the 6 essential qualities of health & fitness: balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, speed and stretch. Presented by Cape Cod Rehab
 




1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Homeschoolers Fall Get-Together
Area homeschooling parents (and kids!) are invited to get together to brainstorm how our public libraries can help with homeschool teaching and learning; explore some good print and hands-on resources; showcase project ideas, and more. All Ages. Check our website to confirm dates, times and registration details.




11:00 AM
Fall Fest Dog Parade
Enjoy the parade of our canine friends dressed up for this festive Fall Parade of dogs through the Village. Prizes and treats awarded.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Edible Book Contest
Choose a book and turn the title into a fun treat! Bring your dish or dessert for the judging contest and people's choice award! All ages welcome! Check our website to confirm dates, times and registration details.
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1:30 PM
Mathematics & Astronomy Talk with Humor by Art Cornell
Art Cornell, a retired mathematical engineer will give a some-what humorous presentation on mathematics and astronomy.




1:00 PM
Paint Party at Library
Have fun and leave with a masterpiece! For teens and adults. Pre-registration required. $45. Please call library or check Facebook for more details.





5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Giddy Up: How Coaching & Horses get you Moving Foward Fast
Have you heard of this thing called coaching? Do you assume coaching is like therapy?  Well it’s NOT!  Coaching is a partnership that takes you from point A to point B by tapping into YOUR brilliance. 
 
Would you like to know more?  Come and learn from Helen Kosinski,  Professional Certified Coach and owner of Better Than Ever Coaching.




12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kids' Animation Festival
Drop in: come create some stop-motion animation sequences using Legos and more; and watch some great animated movies throughout the afternoon. Ages 6-14. Check our website to confirm dates, times and registration details.

1:00 PM
Explore the Many Senior Living Options Available on Cape Cod
This presentation explores all aspects of each type of senior care and living options available in our region. Presented by Kristine Callahan of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors.






5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Murder Mystery Game Night
Join us for a live action game of "Whodunnit" for a Murder Mystery Game Night. Dress up (if you'd like) and play a character in this game (similar to Clue) to figure out the murderer in time! Our Murder Mystery cases change up each program and all the guests are suspects...Can you solve this case before the Detective? Personality and cue cards, tasks, props and light refreshments are provided. Great for teens and adults! Registration required. Please check the library for sign-ups and more details as registration is limited.