What's happening next at the Osterville Village Library? |
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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to do our best to serve you and provide you with a safe environment. As such, please plan your trip to the library in advance as visits are now limited to 30 minutes. Please wear a mask and social distance at all times in the library, and stay home if you aren't feeling well (we can always accommodate you through curbside pickup). |
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Do you ever feel like you're reading the same book over and over? Or are you looking for something new and exciting but not sure where to start?
Well, look no further! Every Friday, we'll be recording a virtual reading of the first chapter of a different book (one children's book and one adult book) to give you a taste of some hits and recommendations.
Catch our debut chapters below, and tune in to our website or social media weekly and see what grabs your attention!
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For adults: All Adults Here by Emma Straub, narrated by Gregg
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For kids: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, narrated by Wendy
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COVID-19 Vaccination Support |
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The phases of the COVID-19 vaccination plan |
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We know the process for making an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine is confusing and difficult. We have created an instruction sheet in an effort to assist you in navigating this online process.
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AARP Tax-Aide is currently working out safety protocols to keep their staff and clients safe during this year's tax process. The library will be happy to host the AARP again when they are ready, and we will let you know when the program will be starting and what the new procedure will be. |
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Home Gardening Webinar Series
*Registration required*
February 3, 10, 17, and 24 | 6:30-8 PM | Virtual
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Your garden may be sleeping, but there's a lot you can do in the next several months to get ready for spring. Sign up for this four-lecture evening webinar series, Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Topics include winter pruning, spring garden prep, growing from seed, and English garden inspiration. Instructors are senior Master Gardeners who are experts in their fields. Includes Q&A time and handouts.
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Learn to Use Our Immersive Reality (IR) Books |
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Do you like Virtual Reality? Do your kids? Did you know that you can now read books in a virtual world?
Check out our new IR Books collection, available now! We are one of the first libraries in the country to offer these books. IR Books are the first of their kind: combining cutting edge virtual reality with traditional children’s books, IR redefines the learning experience, allowing children to delve into new and exciting topics like never before.
Watch this video to see Wendy demonstrate how simple they are!
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Love Letter Contest
Starting February 1; submissions ending February 10
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We all like to read, but who among us can write? Try your hand at a love letter or a poem this Valentine's Day!
All entries must be 100 words or less. It can be a love letter to anyone or anything: your beloved, your dog or cat, a loving message for neighbors and friends, or whatever else you love.
To enter, email your letter or poem to [email protected], or drop off a copy at the library with your name, email address, and phone number on it. Entries must be received by Wednesday, February 10, with the winner to be announced on Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Day Photo Contest
Starting February 1; submissions ending February 24
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Starting February 1, the OVL challenges you to take a picture with something heart shaped in it. It can be a photo of your pets, kids, husband or wife...just about anything, as long as it has a heart in it! Get creative--the winner gets a prize!
Click the link below to learn more about entering the contest.
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Reading Challenge: Diversify Your Reading |
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Diversity is reality. Each of the 7.6 million people on this planet have a story. Every story is different, and each story is just as important as the next. Join the Osterville Village Library as we celebrate, and make an effort to better understand the concept of diversity in the new year with our “Diversity is Reality” events.
Option 1:
Adults can take part in our year-long online Beanstack reading challenge: "Diversify Your Reading." Read stories from an array of diverse authors, cultures, and topics. Log your reading and complete activities to earn badges along the way. Sign up for Beanstack here.
For young minds eager to explore, we will also have a display up in the children's room all year: “Reading is a Window to Your World,” featuring multicultural books and materials for children age Pre-K–6th grade for patrons to explore with their kids.
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Read a book, watch a film, or listen to an audiobook of a story that involves a person of another race, orientation, or opinion from yourself. Then, add your name and a comment about the book or movie to our Diversify Your Reading board in the library foyer so others can learn as well!
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In Case You Missed It: Leadership Donation |
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It is with great pleasure and appreciation that the Osterville Village Library announces a leadership donation to our foundation in memory of Calvin C. Gould.
Mr. Gould was an executive, lawyer, and a longtime business, arts, and community leader. The donation of two million dollars over the next five years will begin to secure the future of the Osterville Village Library.
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Stress Management: 40+ Easy Ways to Deal with Stress |
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Lately there has been excess stress in our lives. Chronic stress not only impairs our brain functions whilst we are stressed, but more importantly, it does lasting damage to our brain. Because of the ongoing external stresses of life today, it's important to make conscious efforts to reduce your stress levels.
This Udemy workshop was designed to help with that. It includes information on the causes of stress, and also offers at-home solutions that will help you look at stress and how to deal with it from a completely new perspective.
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Here’s a trip that’s out of this world—to Mars. While actual travel to the red planet may not yet be possible for travelers, NASA has partnered with Google to offer a tour of a 3D replica of the Martian surface as recorded by the Curiosity rover. |
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Learn About Foster Parenting and
Adopting from Foster Care
*Registration required*
Wednesday, February 24 | 6-7:30 PM | Virtual
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Every parent makes a difference. Join this information session to learn more about foster parenting and adopting from foster care.
The Massachusetts Department of Children & Families serves children of all ages—from infants to adolescents—from every community—who need a home.
- You can be single, married, partnered, divorced, or widowed.
- You can rent or own a home.
- Time spent with you in a stable and secure environment gives a child a chance to heal.
- The rewards of providing daily care, guidance, and acceptable to a child are immeasurable.
To register, please email [email protected] and you will receive the call-in details.
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Interview with Chef Lu Matrascia |
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In this interview, accomplished local chef Lu Matrascia talks to us about her new cookbook, "There Are Rules: Notes from My Italian Kitchen." Check out the video to hear Lu talk about cooking rules and helpful cooking techniques. |
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Now Accepting Tech Donations |
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Did you get a new Kindle or iPad for Christmas to replace your old one? If so, we are now accepting donations of used tech items!
If you would like to donate an item, we request that you perform a full reset on the device so as to delete your personal information and reset the pin or password so we can access the device. If you have a charger for the device, please include that in your donation if possible.
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Fun and Learning for the Family |
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Families:
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Younger kids:
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Links of Interest, Updated Bi-Monthly |
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Need to talk? Samaritans are available to listen. During this unprecedented time, it can feel overwhelming to receive constant messages about COVID-19. Please know that we are here for you. Call or text our 24/7 helpline any time at 877-870-4673.
Osterville restaurants open for take-out:
Wimpy's, Five Bays, Chartroom at Crosby's, Amies Bakery, Crisp too, Earthly Delights, Pineapple Caper, 3 Wianno, Osterville Fish, Pizza One Subs Two, Osterville Fish
Please Support Our Osterville Businesses
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Outside Storytime at OVL (BYOB*)
*bring your own blanket!
Wednesdays
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Wednesdays with Wendy
10 AM for kids under 5
2 PM for kids over 5
But all are welcome!
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Upcoming Blood Drives at the OVL
*Registration required*
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Wednesday, February 3
Thursday, February 4
Thursday, February 25
Friday, February 26
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The 2020 Experience Osterville Guide is in digital form
Read about Ned Crosby, Growing up Diggs, the Foxhole, and Armstrong-Kelley Park to name a few of the articles in the 2020 edition.
The print version is also available at the library.
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We have new hours
Monday 9-4:45
Tuesday 10-4:45
Wednesday 9-4:45
Thursday 10-4:45
Friday 9-4:45
Saturday 9-3:45
Sunday 12-3:45
Subject to change as we work through opening guidelines and new procedures.
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508-428-5757
43 Wianno Ave.
Osterville, MA 02655
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