William Martin at the Knight Auditorium, Barnstable High School

We thought we'd share this animated shot of author William Martin, discussing his book "Cape Cod" at Barnstable High School on July 20th...

Lecturers from Plimoth Plantation at Sturgis Library

The Sturgis Library's 2008 Kelly Lecture will be held on Wednesday, August 13th at 7:30 PM. This year's lecture will be:

EVERYDAY LIFE IN 17th CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS
NATIVES, SETTLERS, AND MATERIAL CULTURE

Featured speakers are:

• John McDonagh, Executive Director of Plimoth Plantation


• Paula Peters of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Plimoth Plantation


• Maureen Richard, Curator of Reproduction Collections, Plimoth Plantation

Join us for a lively discussion of the material culture of the Natives and Settlers in Colonial Massachusetts. From the basket to the blunderbuss, baking to blacksmithing, you'll learn about the art and craft of daily life in the 17th century.

Admission is free.

This program was funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is offered as part of the One Book One Barnstable series.

Author William Martin comes to Barnstable

Author William Martin will speak at the Knight Auditorium at Barnstable High School on West Main Road in Hyannis at 4 PM on Sunday, July 20th, 2008. He will discuss his bestselling book Cape Cod, the main selection in the One Book One Barnstable series. A reception and book signing will follow.

what we eat on cape cod

Don't miss a wonderful food event at the Sturgis Library on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 3 PM to 5 PM. Participants will hear speakers Doug and Diane Langeland, Tim Friary, David Masch, and David Ross discuss traditional and contemporary Cape Cod food and agriculture. Members of the Sturgis Library's Cookbook Club will be offering samples of many recipes from centuries past and today. For more information on this delicious program, click here. Sturgis Library is located on Route 6A in Barnstable Village, across from St. Mary's Church. Additional parking is available at the Church and at the Courthouse Complex in the Village.

Dr. David Gallo at MMPL--Date Change

Just a heads-up to those interested in attending the presentation "Climate Change: the Bottom Line" by Dr. David Gallo of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. The date has changed to May 22nd at 7:30 p.m. and it will be held at Liberty Hall, Marstons Mills, next door to the Marstons Mills Public Library. Please call 508-428-5175 for more information.

march / april programs

You don't want to miss the great programs offered by the Barnstable Village Libraries in April as part of the One Book One Barnstable series. Here are links to more information:

March 27 Thomas Cathcart Author Talk - Marstons Mills Public Library
April 12 Climb Your Family Tree : Genealogy for the Whole Family - Sturgis Library
April 13 Hike from Whelden Library to Sturgis Library
April 27 Reading and Discussion of Cape Cod by William Martin - Osterville Library

read and discuss

Join our Reading and Discussion Series featuring the book Cape Cod by William Martin, and led by educator and South Dennis librarian Anne Speyer. There will be three discussion sessions held at three of the Barnstable Village libraries, beginning in April. Each session will focus on a main topic. Participate in one, two, or all three sessions! Registration is required. See the series flyer for more information. And mark your calendars for an author talk, reception, and book signing by William Martin himself on Sunday, July 20th at 4 PM at the Knight Auditorium at Barnstable High School.