Book Sales
The Library's ongoing book sale area has been relocated to the landing outside the downstairs meeting room. We do not have a lot of space to store books at present, so we request that if you have books to give away, please call us before dropping them off to let us know what kinds of books you have and how many. We may be unable to take all or any of your donations, in which case you can take them to the "Swap Shop" at the Town of Barnstable Transfer Station, or contact one of the other Barnstable libraries. Please take a look at our Donation Policy.
The next large book sale will be on February 23-25, 2012, during library open hours. Please bring in books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books you'd like to donate to the sale. Books must be in sellable condition. Please, no VHS tapes, textbooks, or magazines including National Geographic (sorry; we don't have the space or capacity to accept items that won't readily find a home).
Coming Events
Harp and Heartstrings
Tuesday, 14 February, 6:30 pm reception; 7:00 pm concert
Trish NicGabhain will serenade us with Celtic love songs and an introduction to the Celtic harp on Valentine's Day.
The folk harp or Celtic harp is small to medium-sized and usually designed for traditional music; it can be played solo or with small groups. It is prominent in Welsh, Breton, Irish, Scottish and other Celtic cultures within traditional or folk music and as a social and political symbol.
Trish performs traditional and contemporary Irish and folk music on harp and guitar. She grew up in Berkeley, CA, where she learned to play the harp. She won first place in the Golden Gate Scottish-Irish Games harping contest, and has played music around the Bay Area for much of her adult life. She now resides in New Bedford.
The Valentine's Day concert will include love songs and tunes from the Irish tradition, telling many different musical love stories.
Come and enjoy this wonderful way to celebrate love!
Travels to the Serengeti
Thursday, 8 March, 7:00 pm
Local residents Kathy McShane and Ted Lowrie have taken a memorable trip to Tanzania and the Serengeti. Join us for a delightful evening of description, photos and videos.
Kathy is a retired special education teacher, and Ted was a financial services specialist. They have lived on the Cape for four years, and have been building their home in Barnstable and volunteering with various non-profit organizations on the Cape, including lecturing about their trip to classes at the Academy for Lifelong Learning.
Ongoing Events
Classics Book Discussion
Group
Second Monday of the month, 10:00 am
The Book Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 am. at the Library. Local author Stephen Pastore leads the discussions. New members are always welcome. You can pick up a copy of the month's book at the Circulation desk, or download them from www.gutenberg.org.
- 13 February: Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton
Family Game Night
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:00-8:00 pm
Adults, teens, and children over 8 accompanied by an adult are welcome! Matt Donle will introduce us to new and cool board and other games. Featured will be designer games, hobby games, and other niche type games. Marstons Mills Book Discussion
Group
Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm
The Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. New members are always welcome. You can pick up a copy of the month's book at the Circulation desk.
- 21 February: Mockingbird: a Portrait of Harper Lee, by Charles J. Shields
- 20 March: To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Drama Club
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join the Library Staff for a relaxed drama read-aloud (snacks included) on the second Tuesday of every month, beginning September 13, 2011. Sign up at the library; new members are always welcome.- 14 February: no drama club meeting
- 13 March: The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
- 10 April: The Glass Menagerie (conclusion), by Tennessee Williams
- 8 May: The Dining Room, by A.R. Gurney
- 12 June: Noises Off, by Michael Frayn
- July and August : vacation
- 11 September: The Crucible, by Arthur Miller
- 9 October: The Crucible (conclusion), by Arthur Miller
- 13 November: Leaving Iowa, by Tim Clue and Spike Manton
- 11 December: A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, by Phil Olson
Kneedlers knitting group
Alternate Fridays from 10 am to noon, and the 1st and 4th Tuesdays (drop in any time between 6 and 8 pm)
- 3 February, 10 am to noon
- 7 February, 6-8 pm
- 17 February, 10 am to noon
- 28 February, 6-8 pm
- 2 March, 10 am to noon
- 6 March, 6-8 pm
- 16 March, 10 am to noon
- 27 March, 6-8 pm
- 30 March, 10 am to noon
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