Now or Never, New Programs & Pop-ups, Tools for School, New Interviews, News, Links and Tips.

It's Now or Never

The library needs your support !

The drawing will be Live Streamed on our Facebook Page. Tickets are available at the library till 5 PM 8/29 or when sold out.

Ticket Information

You do not need to be present to win.

DRAWING IS AUGUST 29TH AT 5 p.m.

Socially Distant Headshot Popup at OVL on 9/16

From Salty Broad Studios: Don't delay! Make your appointment today! Preferred pricing for EforAll Cape Cod mentors and entrepreneurs and CLI Class of 2020.

THIS EVENT WILL FILL UP! IF YOU WANT THE BEST TIME TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE, BOOK NOW! STUDIO WILL BE SANITIZED THOROUGHLY BETWEEN EACH SESSION. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN NOT SEATED FOR PORTRAIT.

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Update from Town Councilor David Bogan 8/26/20

In this interview we talk about short term rentals, the back-to-school plan and September voting.

If you would like to volunteer at the polls, please contact Town Clerk Ann Quirk, 508-862-4044.

OVL interviews David Bogan Town Councilor from Osterville in Town of Barnstable

Mental Health in Children & Explaining COVID

Back to school in whatever form it takes, limited contact with friends and organized activities postponed. It all adds to a lot for both kids and parents. With insight on how to talk to your kids and provide structure, this interview is a great help. Jacqueline Sperling PHD. is the Director of Training and Research at the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program & Clinical Psychologist.

Meet your career goals! This workshop will help you write a resume that will present your career, unique qualities, and showcase your strengths, skills, and accomplishments.

In this ZOOM workshop you will:

• Learn how to write a targeted resume

• Organize & format the sections of your resume

• Develop the content to showcase your talents and accomplishments

• Use keywords in your resume

• Write a resume that will get the attention of hiring managers and recruiters

Please bring you previous resume to the workshop or write your job experience and have it ready for the workshop.

To register: call 508-430-8111 or email

Introduction to SoulCollage®

Workshop -- Online

Kit Irwin, a SoulCollage® facilitator, will lead you through exercises and explain a little bit of the philosophy behind SoulCollage®. Due to these turbulent times, there is a suggested $20 fee for the workshop but please pay only as much as you can afford.

Materials you should have ready to use for the workshop:

Scissors
Glue stick
Card backings – these are 5 X 8” mat boards that you will collage on top of. If you don’t have mat board, you can cut up a cereal box, use watercolor paper, or even cut up file folders (though these might feel flimsy).
Images to use for collage. These can be from magazines, books, photos, printed images, calendars. Don’t forget junk mail. You can even use something you’ve drawn. The images should include ones of people, animals, and ones that are large enough to use as a background.

The class will be held on Zoom. A link and password will be sent out the day before the workshop.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

See Mars, Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon at Dowses

OVL has a great telescope that one of our loyal patrons, Art, takes to Dowses Beach, sets up & lets people & kids take a look. If you are interested in attending, email Art at gac29@aol.com

Mask & Social Distancing Required

OVL Online Writers' Studio

Osterville Library’s online writers’ studio is for serious writers and authors or those that want to be. We meet weekly on Zoom (you get the links) on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All you need is a computer or laptop and a smile. We use live audio and video and do screen sharing of your chapters for critiquing. To sign-up, email sdanderson.books@gmail.com or visit www.capecodwitersstudio.com. See you soon. Did I tell you it is free?

Space, Help & Resources

Confused about the upcoming school year? OVL can help! Introducing 6 new learning databases to assist you. Plus more.

We have added new tools for teaching, learning and research.

Opposing Viewpoints: Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a resource that brings together academic articles, audio, videos, opinion essays and primary sources about contemporary controversies and hot topics. Whether you need a balanced view or support for your position, Opposing Viewpoints is the first place to go when you're researching a controversial or contentious issue.
National Geographic Virtual Library: From its founding in 1888, the National Geographic Society has grown into an organization synonymous with exploration, photography, maps, and rethinking the world as we know it. From the iconic National Geographic magazine to the popular National Geographic Traveler and National Geographic History magazines, there’s simply no substitute for the depth and quality National Geographic Virtual Library will bring to OVL's patrons.
Gale In Context: Elementary: Delivers trusted, age-appropriate digital content. Through newspaper and magazine articles, videos, images, and graphics, elementary students can learn about everything from animals and outer space to famous artists and favorite athletes. The database is visual and intuitive, and rewards students’ efforts by developing comprehension and research skills to prepare them for middle school—and a lifetime of learning.
Gale In Context: Middle School: As a middle schooler, research can be challenging, right? You’re not a research guru just yet, and random, online searches can lead you to unreliable content. Thankfully, Gale In Context: Middle School integrates citable content from magazines, newspapers, videos, and primary sources into an easy-to-navigate database developed with you in mind. Dive into science, social studies, history, literature, and more from National Geographic, Scholastic, NPR, and NASA.
Gale In Context: High School: When you have a paper, project, or presentation to complete, the hardest part is figuring out where to start. Gale In Context: High School simplifies your search for information by bringing together hundreds of thousands of images, videos, and audio selections into one easy-to-use database. While online browsers can serve up unreliable or incomplete results, this database lets you explore vetted primary sources, biographies, critical essays, and other materials in many formats — giving you deeper context to high-interest topics.
Udemy: Udemy's mission is to improve lives through learning. Over 4000 online video courses feature an extensive, multi-language library, which includes thousands of courses taught by expert instructors. You can take courses across a wide range of categories, some of which include: business & entrepreneurship, programming, academics, the arts, health & fitness, language, music and much more!
In the Library: We have many rooms that offer a safe space for study and work time. Seating is arranged to accommodate physical distancing requirements. We have wifi and available computers plus, we are open 7 days a week.

We are adding resources and space to assist parents, home-schoolers and caregivers adjust and help educate in K-12.

Get your Buddies Together!

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Date & Venue Change

The tournament will proceed as follows:

Upon receipt of your paid golf foursomes, you will receive a certificate (with instructions) for a round of golf at the beautiful Ridge Club in Sandwich. Payments are due no later than September 1st.

Upon receipt of your certificate, simply call the Ridge Club and choose a time when your foursome will be scheduled to play - you can choose any time after 1:00 p.m. on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between September 15^th and October 29^th to play 1 round/18 holes with carts.

But you must call the Ridge Club before August 31^stto reserve your foursomes time!

A box lunch and water will be included, as well as a sleeve of Ridge Club balls and 4 carts for your foursome if current distancing restrictions are still in effect. If current restrictions ease and more than 1 person per cart is allowed, the appropriate number of carts will be available to accommodate you.

Send us your tee time and score as prizes will still be awarded.

Question? Email mcolombo@clamsnet.org

New online resources for kids & adults at home

To fulfill our mission to foster lifelong learning, here are some opportunities to try something new using virtual technology

FAMILIES

* How to Create a School Pod or Homeschool Pod: Top Things to Consider - link

* 3 Tips for Homeschooling When You Have No Other Choice - link

* The 11 Best School Organization Hacks - link

OLDER KIDS

* DaVinci Popsicle Stick Bridge - link

* Paper Chain STEM Challenge (No Mess & Easiest Clean Up Ever!) - link

* Building Pool Noodle Structures with Toothpicks - link

YOUNGER KIDS

* Cat in a Hat Cup Stacking Challenge - link

* Shaving Cream Rain Clouds - link

* STEM For Kids: Straw Rockets (with Free Rocket Template)- link

Links of interest,

updated weekly

Town Manager weekly update, included in video from 8/28 is a segment from Barnstable School Superintendent Dr. Meg Mayo-Brown's weekly update, providing Updated School info (starts at 6:40 minutes in) - Video

Barnstable School Website - link

Town Manager 8/28 - Newsletter

Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend August 29-30

Absentee Ballot Application - link

Vote by Mail - link

Pay Your Real Estate Tax Bill - more info

Complete Your Census - link

Beach Water Quality - more info

Quarantine Definition for Massachusetts Travel Advisory - link

Hurricane Preparedness Information - more info

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.