Centerville Public Library will be closed on

Friday, June 19

in recognition of Juneteenth.

The library will reopen on Saturday, June 20.

Language, Culture, and Land Connection:

Decolonizing Wampanoag Identity through the Wôpanâak Language & Culture

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | 4:00 PM | IN-PERSON

Nitana Hicks Greendeer, PhD has worked as a teacher of the Wôpanâak language for over 20 years. She is the head of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's School and teaches at Brown University.

Dr. Greendeer is coming to CPL to discuss, through personal story, the ways in which learning the Wôpanâak Language is strengthening her people’s connection to their culture and their homeland.

This presentation will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Memory Loss 101
Caregiver Resources with Stacey Cullen

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 | 10:00 AM | IN-PERSON

This program will provide an overview of normal aging, age-related forgetfulness and serious memory problems.

As we age subtle changes in memory occur naturally as part of the aging process. However, sometimes these changes occur sooner than anticipated or faster than expected. Learn what's normal, and what's not.

Revenge of the Sea Wolf
Local Author Talk with Joseph Theroux

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 | 1:00 PM | IN-PERSON

Join us in welcoming local author Joseph Theroux who will discuss his newest book,

Revenge of the Sea Wolf.

His book tells the story of Alexander McClean, the sailor who was the inspiration for a ruthless character in Jack London’s The Sea Wolf.

Copies of Theroux's book will be available for purchase after the program.

This author talk will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Zumba with Rick

MONDAY, JUNE 8 | 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!

Registration required for each class.

Zumba classes are held in Community Rooms ABC.

Áine Cole

June 2026

Áine is a watercolor and acrylic artist from Cotuit who loves experimenting with color and form. She paints in both abstract and realistic styles and is greatly influenced by nature.

No matter where she is in the world, Áine always carries a small sketchbook and some paints.

Áine's art will be on display in the front lobby for the month of June, with select pieces available for purchase. A portion of sales benefit the library.

June is National PTSD Awareness Month

On June 27, 2010, PTSD Awareness Day was established in recognition of Staff Sergeant, Joe Biel.

In 2014, the US Senate dedicated the whole month of June to the awareness of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

See our selections below for books to read on this topic:

PTSD Awareness Book Recommendations

Señorita Mariposa
Bilingual Summer Storywalk

MONDAY, JUNE 1 - MONDAY, AUGUST 31

Learn about the extraordinary journey of the monarch butterfly in both English and Spanish!

This summer, our storywalk is Señorita Mariposa.

It was written by Ben Gundersheimer and illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero.

Pride Storytime and Friendship Bracelets!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 | 4:00 PM | IN-PERSON

Be proud! Be loved! Join our storytime!

All ages welcome!

Please join us for a special Pride Storytime and Friendship Bracelet Craft!

No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime will be held in the Children's Room.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS from APRIL 16 - JUNE 18
4:00 - 5:30 PM | IN-PERSON

Join CPL's new Dungeons and Dragons Club!

No experience necessary, beginners welcome!

Registration required! Ages 9-14.

Email Miss Tessa at tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up!

This club meets in Community Room C.

Firefighter Storytime with COMM Fire

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 10:00 AM | IN-PERSON

Join us for a special storytime with firefighters from the COMM Fire Department!

No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime will be held outside on the patio.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

With Performance from Jackson Gillman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | IN-PERSON

Come watch Jackson Gillman perform a combination of comedy, science theater, and music!

At this event, you can register for the summer reading programs at Centerville Public Library, Whelden Memorial Library, and/or Cotuit Library!

All ages welcome!

Free ice cream from Four Seas will be served after the performance!

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