- CLOSURES -

Centerville Library will be closed on

Wednesday, November 11

in recognition of Veterans Day.


We will reopen with regular hours on
Thursday, November 12.

- UPCOMING EVENTS -

Beading for Beginners Workshop

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Discover the joy of making your own handcrafted beaded jewelry in this 2-hour, beginner-friendly class!


Join Christine Hogan of Lotus Beads Boutique to design and create unique pieces of beaded jewelry.

Learn basic techniques, tool selection, and get tips!


This workshop will be held in Community Rooms AB.

The Tuskegee Airmen
Veterans Day Movie Screening

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 1:00 PM | IN-PERSON


CPL is showing a movie ahead of Veterans Day.


Witness the true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest U.S. fighter groups in World War II.


Popcorn and refreshments will be served!


Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and violence.

1 hour, 46 minute runtime.


This screening will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Holiday Stress Survival Tools

Caregiver Resources with Stacey Cullen

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 10:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Let’s talk about caregiving and the holiday season.

This time of the year provides many moments of joy and celebration, yet when caregiving it can cause some challenges.


This program will review helpful tools for a successful and enjoyable holiday season

No registration required, drop in! FREE!

BACC Resources is held in the Conference Room .

Keep up-to-date on all our upcoming events by visiting our website: www.centervillelibrary.org/featured-events/

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY

Autumn Basket Silent Auction

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10


Win a fabulous autumn gift basket from bidding on Centerville Library's Silent Auction!


This basket features Decoy Chardonnay, gourmet snacks and chocolates, and a Whole Foods gift card.


You must be 21 or older to place a bid on this auction.

Place your bid for this basket at the display by our Geranium Window.


For a complete list of items, please visit our website at this link: centervillelibrary.org

Save the Date - Annual Greens Sale


Join us for this year's Greens Sale Fundraiser on:

Saturday, November 21

from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


Support the library and shop for:

Wreaths, Swags, Fresh Greens Arrangements, Bows, New-to-You Holiday Décor, Baked Goods, Jewelry, and more!

- VETERANS DRIVE -

Veterans Drive supporting

Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19


The CIVOC Food Pantry has requested donations of EXCLUSIVELY the following items:

toothbrushes and toothpaste, bar soaps, boxes of Kleenex, Boost nutritional drinks, canned vegetables, and boxes of pasta

Please drop off donations of any of the items listed above in the blue barrel in the lobby during the library's open hours.

- RECURRING PROGRAMS -

Women's Social Group

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | 12:30 PM


This month, the Women's Group will meet on a Wednesday.

This meeting will start in the library Conference Room, then the Group will head to the Yacht Club for lunch.


No registration required to join, drop in!

This group normally meets monthly on the first Monday.

Yoga with Pam

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 10:30 AM | VIRTUAL ONLY


CPL hosts FREE Hatha yoga on the first and third Friday of the month.


Yoga classes in November will be remote only!


Don't forget your mat!


This class will be held virtually via Zoom.


Please request a Zoom link by 8:00 AM on the morning of the class!

Zumba with Rick

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Dance and exercise with Rick, every Monday at Centerville Library!


Zumba will be canceled any day the library is closed.


Beginners welcome! $10 per class. Thank you!


No registration required to attend.

Limit 25 participants per class.


Zumba classes are held in Community Rooms ABC.

- COMMUNITY EVENTS -

Keep Barnstable Beautiful (KBB)

Community Cleanup in Centerville

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MEET AT FOUR SEAS ICE CREAM


Join KBB, along with your family, friends, and neighbors, to give Centerville a thorough fall cleaning!


Newcomers will receive a FREE KBB Tee Shirt!


Together we can make a difference by cleaning and greening Barnstable, "One Village at a Time"!


This cleanup will start in the Four Seas parking lot:

360 South Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632

Volunteers are urged to wear weather-appropriate and brightly colored clothing.

KBB will provide safety vests, gloves, and trash grabber tools.

COMING UP FOR TEENS:

NEW! - Teen Book Club

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 4:00 PM | IN-PERSON


Calling all teens! (Ages 15-18)

Centerville Library is starting a monthly book club for young adults to get together and share a story!


Our first pick is Circe by Madeline Miller.

This title is available with a CLAMS card from the library, or as an ebook on the Libby app.


Registration required to attend.

Email mdrapercv@clamsnet.org to sign up!


Teen Book Club will be held in the Wallace Teen Room.

This group meets on the first Thursday of each month and will be led by our Youth Services Assistant Madeleine.

- YOUTH SERVICES -

NEW! - Lactation Support Group

WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS | 10:30 AM | IN-PERSON


CPL is proud to host a recurring feeding support group for mothers and babies. Siblings are welcome to attend.


Gather with other moms for community and guided support in a warm and welcoming environment.


First meeting on Tuesday, November 3.

This weekly program will be led by Lindsay Marshall, RN, BSN, IBCLC.


No registration required to join, drop in!

This group will held in Community Room A on the lower level.

Family Literacy Month Bingo Challenge

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30


Celebrate reading as a family!


Pick up a bingo sheet from the Children’s Room and return it by the end of the month for entry into our book basket prize drawing!


The last day to return Bingo Boards is Monday, November 30!

Questions? Email Miss Madeleine at mdraper.cv@clamsnet.org for more information.

Eric Carle themed Fresh Air Storytime

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Join Miss Tessa OUTSIDE for a special storytime featuring Eric Carle books!


We will have stories, music, movement, and BUBBLES!


No registration required, drop in! FREE!

Fresh Air Storytime is held on the patio.

Grandparents Storytime with Local Author

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Join us for a special storytime with local author Kelly Carey!


She will read her book titled How Long is Forever?


A blueberry pie craft will follow the storytime.


No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime is intended for pre-school aged children.

NEW! - Dungeons & Dragons with Caleb

WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 23 - DECEMBER 18

3:30 - 4:45 PM | IN-PERSON


Join this club to campaign alongside other young adventurers! For ages 9-14.


No experience necessary. Beginners welcome!

This group will be led by Dungeon Master Caleb.

Registration is required to attend. Email Miss Tessa at tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up!

Dungeons & Dragons will be held in the Conference Room.


There will be no D&D Club on Fridays, November 20 or 27!

RECURRING YOUTH PROGRAMS

• TODDLER STORYTIME •

Mondays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room


• BABY STORYTIME •

Mondays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room


• TALES FOR TAILS •

Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM

Held at the MSPCA adoption center

Registration required!

Email tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up


• FRESH AIR STORYTIME •

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held on the Patio

• LEGO CLUB •

1st and 3rd Fridays each month at 3:30 PM

Drop-in! Held in Community Rooms AB

Next meeting: Friday, November 6


• NEURODIVERGENT TEEN SOCIAL GROUP •

2nd Friday each month at 3:30 PM

Registration required!

Email tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up

Next meeting: Friday, November 13


• PRESCHOOL SOCIALIZING PROGRAM •

1st Wednesday each month at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room

For ages 0-5

Next meeting: Wednesday, November 4

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