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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dr. Seuss Day Crafts
Drop-in our Children's Room to make some crafts that celebrate the works of Dr. Seuss. Take home a Seuss book to read! 






10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Posture Assessment

Every Thursday, licensed physical therapist Jesse Lang will be providing free posture assessments with corresponding stretches, tailored for your particular needs. General exercise and fitness questions also welcome. Blood pressure readings also available.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mahjong
 

If you're an experienced mahjong player, grab your set and come join our mahjong group!

 




1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Boston Irish

Anthony Sammarco will present an illustrated lecture on “The Boston Irish." He will explore the 19th- and 20th-century people and institutions that were founded by and for the Irish immigrants and their descendants.

Many people think that the Irish immigration of the 1840s changed the face of Boston over the ensuing centuries. Generations of Irish in Boston contributed to the fabric of the city's life in business, government, and the church. Anthony Mitchell Sammarco is a noted historian and author of over seventy books on the history and development of Boston. He lectures widely on the history and development of his city.




12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Peace Corps Presentation

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Please visit the Circulation Desk or call the library at 508-428-5757 to register.

Cameroon is a country in West Africa, directly south-east of Nigeria. Leigh Marie Dannhauser was sent by the Peace Corps to be an agriculture volunteer in the West Region of Cameroon, specifically to Baleveng, a village of 15,000 people spread out over 88 square km.

Her photo presentation shows her journey and her two years in a village that became her home but is now just a memory. Signed copies of Nothing Works But Everything Works Out available at the end.




10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 



2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Books, Craft & More - School Half-Day Program
Visit the library on this "Barnstable Schools Half-day" day. Children's books, media,crafts, and hands-on Art & STEM makerspace kits available for you to enjoy! 





10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Posture Assessment
 

Every Thursday, licensed physical therapist Jesse Lang will be providing free posture assessments with corresponding stretches, tailored for your particular needs. General exercise and fitness questions also welcome. Blood pressure readings also available.

 

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mahjong
 

If you're an experienced mahjong player, grab your set and come join our mahjong group!

 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Independent Publishing: A Workshop
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

This free workshop with Sharon Anderson of the Cape Cod Writers Studio is an overview of the self-publishing industry and the trends for 2020.

Please register at the Circulation Desk or by calling the Osterville Village Library at 508-428-5757.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The State of the Cape: How to Recycle and Reduce Waste
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Want to recycle RIGHT and reduce your waste?

Come learn from Kari Parcell, Barnstable County’s Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator, about the state of Cape Cod's waste and what you can do to help.

Barnstable County is committed to facilitating regional cooperation to find solutions that reduce trash and increase recycling. Removing and disposing of trash from Cape Cod is expensive and harmful to the environment. Barnstable County’s Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator provides Cape Cod’s fifteen towns with technical assistance on a variety of issues related to waste reduction and recycling. 




10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Great Osterville Pie Contest

Celebrate Pi Day with us! Bring your best pie--sweet or savory--from 10-11:30 a.m. Judging is at noon. Samples at 1 p.m. Learn all about Pi at 12:30 p.m.

Questions? Email obpa02655@gmail.com
 

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Painted Buoy Class with Blue Anchor Studio

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Register here: 
https://www.blueanchorstudio.net/apps/webstore/products/show/8090685

Come and paint a personalized buoy! We will use acrylic paint which doesn't come out of clothing so please dress accordingly!  Step by step directions and all materials will be provided for the $40 registration fee.






12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Puppy in a Basket Floral Arrangement Class

Join Laurie for a fun afternoon of floral design. Everything you need to make this fun, St. Patricks-Day-themed arrangement is included in the $40 registration fee! Learn skills you can use for years to come.

Register at this link: https://awildirishrose.net/upcoming-events






10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Posture Assessment
 

Every Thursday, licensed physical therapist Jesse Lang will be providing free posture assessments with corresponding stretches, tailored for your particular needs. General exercise and fitness questions also welcome. Blood pressure readings also available.

 

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mahjong
 

If you're an experienced mahjong player, grab your set and come join our mahjong group!

 

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
VNA Bereavement Group

Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod’s bereavement support groups provide a positive, nurturing, confidential setting to learn ways to manage and cope with loss. Groups are facilitated by experienced bereavement professionals and are FREE of charge. These groups are open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

Contact Rebecca Chesbro at 774-487-0786 with questions or to register.




10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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. All are welcome.




10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Understanding Seasonal Maintenance for Your Property

Join the DeMelo brothers, of Demelo Brothers Landscaping Inc., for Part 1 of their informative series on landscaping. 

This first session will be about property maintenance:

• What homeowners should know about seasonal maintenance for their property
• Timing for spring clean-up
• Pruning tips
• Mulching tips
• What tasks should be completed during the season
• And much more!

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Love My Home Craft Class

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

These Love My Home boards are so beautiful and high quality, your friends will think they're from a specialty boutique. The bows can be changed up and the letters are made of wood. They measure 8” x 32”. Choose from country, elegant, casual, or nautical--all are so gorgeous!




Please reserve your seat here: https://www.awesomecraftnight.com/events/2020/3/21/g7gbo9auphto4vug582p4qfjqdr74a




12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Musical Moments with Miss Mary
The Barnstable CFCE and the OVL invite you to attend: Musical Moments with Miss Mary. Join Miss Mary once-a-month on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am at the Osterville Village Library for marvelous musical moments of moving and grooving to songs, using instruments and props. This Music & Movement experience will be uplifting and engage you and your child with musical play & learning in a creative way.  

Come Make Music with us! Dates: 1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. Appropriate for children ages Birth to 8 years. FREE.

Registration required. To register for these programs, please email: barnstablecfce123@gmail.com. This program is funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.






10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Posture Assessment
 

Every Thursday, licensed physical therapist Jesse Lang will be providing free posture assessments with corresponding stretches, tailored for your particular needs. General exercise and fitness questions also welcome. Blood pressure readings also available.

 

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mahjong
 

If you're an experienced mahjong player, grab your set and come join our mahjong group!

 

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
"Dementia Live" Experience

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for a 45-minute demonstration (call the OVL) at 508-428-5757. This will be a small group opportunity of only four participants per session so sign up early to secure your space!

Harbor Point at Centerville, an assisted living community specializing in memory care, will host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to briefly, yet movingly, experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia.

Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, Dementia Live™ gives participants a real-life simulation of what it's like to live with dementia.

Participants gain greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles (24/7) affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering.

Choose from EITHER 5-5:45 PM time slot OR 5:45-6:30 PM time slot.




2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ancestry.com Beginner-Level Workshop

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND LIMITED SEATS*
Stop by the Circulation Desk or call the library at 508-428-5757 to register.

Uncover your own family records through a hands-on workshop. You’ll be led step-by-step through how to use ancestry.com.

Laptops with Ancestry access provided. Basic computer skills required. Workshop is free but class size is limited to 8!




10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fertilizer Do's and Don'ts


Join the DeMelo brothers, of Demelo Brothers Landscaping Inc., for Part 2 of their informative series on landscaping. 

The second session will be about fertilizers do's and don'ts:

• Fertilizing your turf and shrubs 
• Different types of fertilizer to consider
• When to apply fertilizer
• More is NOT better
• What we can do to reduce pollution

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Franchises 101
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Join Elaine Vakalopoulos for this informative session on franchises.

Please register at the Circulation Desk or by calling the library at 508-428-5757.




12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 



1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Books, Craft & More - School Half-Day Program
Visit the library on this "Barnstable Schools Half-day" day. Children's books, media,crafts, and hands-on Art & STEM makerspace kits available for you to enjoy! 





10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Planning What to Do with Your Landscape

Join the DeMelo brothers, of Demelo Brothers Landscaping Inc., for Part 3 of their informative series on landscaping.

The third session will be about planning what to do with your landscape:

• Ways to refresh your landscape
• What to consider for a new landscape project
• How to start a new landscape project
• Should you hire a designer?

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Books, Craft & More - School Day Off Program
Visit the library on this "Barnstable Schools Half-day" day. Children's books, media,crafts, and hands-on Art & STEM makerspace kits available for you to enjoy! 





10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hardscape/Softscape--or Both?

Join the DeMelo brothers, of Demelo Brothers Landscaping Inc., for Part 4 of their informative series on landscaping.

The fourth session will be about hardscape vs. softscape:

• How to incorporate both into your landscape
• What types of stone to use
• What types of plants to use
• How stone and plants work together
• Brick vs. pavers vs. stone

 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Author Talk: Power Within Her
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Register at the Circulation Desk or by calling the library at 508-428-5757.

Patricia Sprague is an author, a speaker, and a consultant from Cape Cod. She grew up in a big family. She has been divorced and, as a result, has been a single mother to four children for nearly 20 years. Patricia has been through many obstacles in her life that have challenged her, knocked her down, and left her feeling empty, confused, scared and lonely.

Patricia believes that her journey has brought her to her true passion. Her goal is to help women realize they are not alone and to teach them how to believe in who they are and to be confident that they will be okay and that they are stronger than anything that can happen to them. Patricia believes that the most important relationship that you build is the one you build with yourself. Once you are okay, everything else seems to fall into place.
 




5:30 AM
CLOSED for Easter





10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Kids

Ages 10 and Up

D&D is a cooperative storytelling game in which your kids are the main characters. Together they work towards a goal, solve puzzles and defeat baddies, all while having a blast.

Over this six-week session, adventurers will:

• Create a custom character and receive a custom character sheet.

• Receive their own painted D&D miniature figure, representing their character.

• Receive a full set of seven role playing game dice, plus a dice bag.

• Receive a copy of the Basic D&D Rules, to keep the adventure going at home.

• Play lots of Dungeons & Dragons.

• Practice and learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $210 for all six weeks. Not sure if you’ll like it? Drop into a single Club date for $35. We accept credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks.

Register here: https://www.rebootgamelab.com/

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jr. Tech: Beginner Coders - 3 Days, Tuesday - Thursday
Build skills in coding, sequencing, debugging, loops and conditionals while having fun building games and completing challenges. For children in grades 4-6.  For fees and registration, go to juniortech.org 





10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Musical Moments with Miss Mary
The Barnstable CFCE and the OVL invite you to attend: Musical Moments with Miss Mary. Join Miss Mary once-a-month on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am at the Osterville Village Library for marvelous musical moments of moving and grooving to songs, using instruments and props. This Music & Movement experience will be uplifting and engage you and your child with musical play & learning in a creative way.  

Come Make Music with us! Dates: 1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. Appropriate for children ages Birth to 8 years. FREE.

Registration required. To register for these programs, please email: barnstablecfce123@gmail.com. This program is funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.






5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
"Dementia Live" Experience

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for a 45-minute demonstration (call the OVL) at 508-428-5757. This will be a small group opportunity of only four participants per session so sign up early to secure your space!

Harbor Point at Centerville, an assisted living community specializing in memory care, will host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to briefly, yet movingly, experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia.

Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, Dementia Live™ gives participants a real-life simulation of what it's like to live with dementia.

Participants gain greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles (24/7) affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering.

Choose from EITHER 5-5:45 PM time slot OR 5:45-6:30 PM time slot.




10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children's Book Week Program: Comic Book Day
Drop in for activities celebrating Children's Book Week -- use a variety of materials to create your own Comics. 





10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children's Book Week & Mother's Day Crafts for Children
Drop in to celebrate reading during Children's Book week, and create Mother's Day cards and crafts. 





10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






10:00 AM
StoryTime/Playgroup for 0-3's
StoryTime/Playgroup for the little ones: great stories, simple activities, friendship and song! 






2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Books, Craft & More - School Half-Day Program
 Visit the library on this Barnstable Schools Half Day. Children's books, media,crafts, and hands-on Art & STEM makerspace kits available for you to enjoy!





5:30 AM
CLOSED for Memorial Day





10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Musical Moments with Miss Mary
The Barnstable CFCE and the OVL invite you to attend: Musical Moments with Miss Mary. Join Miss Mary once-a-month on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am at the Osterville Village Library for marvelous musical moments of moving and grooving to songs, using instruments and props. This Music & Movement experience will be uplifting and engage you and your child with musical play & learning in a creative way.  

Come Make Music with us! Dates: 1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. Appropriate for children ages Birth to 8 years. FREE.

Registration required. To register for these programs, please email: barnstablecfce123@gmail.com. This program is funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.






10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Father's Day Crafts for Children
Drop in our Children's Room to create Father's Day cards and crafts. 





10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Village Crafters at Osterville Village Library Lawn
Dozens of talented crafters set up on the library lawn.