Writing from Life

and Finding Humor in the Drama

Discussion with Local Authors

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 | 1:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Join novelists Kate Feiffer and Marion McNabb for a discussion about writing contemporary fiction, finding humor in the drama, and getting published.

Kate Feiffer is the author of Morning Pages, and Marion McNabb is the author of Some Doubt About It.

This program will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Freedom to Read

Virtual Interview with Amanda Jones

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 | 1:00 p.m.| VIRTUAL

Amanda Jones is a middle-school librarian and author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.

Amanda will be joining us via Zoom to discuss her book, the importance of the library profession, and book joy, all in a national climate of assaults on the freedom to read.

This event will be held virtually via Zoom.

Judicial Outreach Month Event

MONDAY, MARCH 17 | 3:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Join Judge Susan Tierney and Barnstable County Register of Probate, Anastasia Welsh Perrino to discuss topics related to the court such as: wills and estates, grandparent visitation, and more! 

This program is a part of Massachusetts' Judicial Outreach Month, when judges engage with communities across the Commonwealth about the work of the judicial branch and the importance of an impartial and independent judiciary.

This event will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Use Less Plastic

Understanding the Need for Change

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 | 2:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Plastic is everywhere, and we use it every day.

But what if we all tried to use less?

Join Haley O'Neil from CARE for the Cape and Islands for a discussion on reducing plastic use.

This event will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Introduction T'ai Chi Chih with Bruce Childs

Five Week Series

FIRST CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 13 | 5:30 p.m.

Join us for demonstrations and short practices of this gentle, soft moving meditation form in this 5 week series. There are 19 movements and one pose.

Classes will be held Thursdays from March 13 to April 10

Registration is required each week.

$10 per class. Thank you!

T'ai Chi Chih will be held in Community Rooms ABC.

Classes will be an hour long each.

Zumba with Rick

NEXT CLASS MONDAY, MARCH 3 | 11:00 a.m.

CPL is hosting Zumba with Rick every Monday in 2025!

There will be no Zumba on March 10 or March 17!

Beginners welcome!

Registration required for each class.

Classes held in Community Rooms ABC.

$10 per class. Thank you!

Recurring Groups & Ongoing Programs

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weekly and monthly recurring programs at CPL!

From social groups to book clubs,

there's something for you!

LITTER CLEAN-UP

with Keep Barnstable Beautiful (KBB)

SATURDAY. MARCH 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

KBB will provide trash bags, gloves, pickers and safety vests. Bring yourself and a friend too! This clean-up will focus on the areas of Hyannis and Centerville.

Dress accordingly for the weather—no rain date, but KBB will email & post on their social media if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.

The first twenty people to register will receive a FREE KBB T-Shirt or KBB car trash bag!

BOOKOPOLY! Winter Reading Challenge

DECEMBER 2024 - MARCH 2025

Play solo, with a friend, or as a family!

Check here each week for staff picks and reading prompt recommendations!

Take a game board from the display at the Front Desk, or CLICK HERE to print online!

Trevor the Juggler!

BPS Half-Day

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 | 1:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Trevor the Juggler will be here for an interactive juggling show and silly antics that will delight kids of ALL AGES!

Find Trevor downstairs in Community Rooms ABC!

POKÉMARCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 - SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Each day in March, we will hide Pokémon trading cards inside the library!

Finders, keepers! Gotta find 'em all!

Please don't keep more than ONE PER DAY.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

with Miss Becky

3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | 3:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Let's build literacy using all five senses! This inclusive program is designed to engage neurodivergent children and sensory-seeking learners through an adaptive format with a friendly space to explore.

Ages 2-6. No registration required, drop in! FREE!

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