Tear Gas, Turmoil, and Tyranny in Hong Kong

Truro Public Library

Tear Gas, Turmoil, and Tyranny in Hong Kong with Tony Fizzano Do you enjoy the freedom that comes with living in the United States? Do you know about what's happening in Hong Kong - perhaps from the news?... Read More

!!POSTPONED!! Medicinal Herbs with Sarah Naciri: Herbs for Autumn

Medicinal Herb Presentation with Sarah Naciri: Herbs for Autumn Please join Community Herbalist Sarah Naciri for a lecture, tea-drinking, and medicine-making.  This program will focus on Mullein, Elecampane, Schizandra, Licorice root, Ginger root, and is geared toward adults... Read More

Poems of Gratitude

Truro Public Library

Poems of Gratitude Co-sponsored with the Truro Historical Society The Truro Public Library appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with the Truro Historical Society on a Poetry Reading dedicated to the theme of gratitude. As we approach Thanksgiving, our... Read More

December Art Exhibit Reception and Talk—Garrow Throop

Truro Public Library

Garrow Throop: Vignettes from the Outer Cape Art Exhibit: December 3–31 Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 3, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Artist Talk at 4:00 p.m. As a Graphic Designer, Garrow Throop spent his career creating imagery in the commercial world.... Read More

Truro Library Book Group — THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR by Ben Macintyre

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club November’s selection is The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER by the celebrated author of Double Cross and Rogue Heroes. “The best true spy story I have ever read.”—JOHN LE CARRÉ If... Read More

The Local Journalism Project – December Break

Truro Public Library

Open Newsroom Will NOT Meet on December 5; Next meeting: January 2 The Provincetown Independent’s nonprofit Local Journalism Project invites community members to join in making local news more collaborative. The editor (and from time to time reporters... Read More

Medicinal Herbs with Sarah Naciri: Herbs for Lung Health

Medicinal Herb Presentation with Sarah Naciri: Herbs for Lung Health Come learn how to make medicine for various lung conditions with Community Herbalist Sarah Naciri. We will focus on mullein leaf, linden, marshmallow root, licorice root and elecampane... Read More

FOTL Cookie Swap

Sign up for the FOTL Cookie Swap! Bring one kind of homemade cookie to share, along with copies of your recipe. We will supply index cards for cookie description, creator name, and any food allergy information (i.e., nuts).... Read More

Truro Library CLOSES AT NOON for Holiday

The Truro Library will be closing at noon on Tuesday, December 24, and will be closed all day on December 25. We will open for regular hours on Thursday, December 26. We will also be closed on Wednesday,... Read More

Truro Library CLOSES AT NOON for Holiday

The Truro Library will be closing at noon on Tuesday, December 31, and will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 1, 2020! We will open for regular hours on Thursday, January 2.

Event Series Want to Learn Spanish?

Want to Learn Spanish?

Truro Public Library

Violeta Villamil is offering free Spanish classes for anyone who wants to learn basic Spanish or improve upon their existing conversational Spanish skills. Classes begin January 8, and will be cancelled if it is snowing. THERE WILL BE... Read More

Event Series Want to Learn Spanish?

Want to Learn Spanish?

Truro Public Library

Violeta Villamil is offering free Spanish classes for anyone who wants to learn basic Spanish or improve upon their existing conversational Spanish skills. Classes begin January 8, and will be cancelled if it is snowing. THERE WILL BE... Read More

POSTPONED Winter Music Series: KENN MORR BAND

CANCELLED due to weather: Kenn Morr Band — Folk, Americana, Rock The Kenn Morr Band has regretfully cancelled due to weather and the drive from Western Mass tomorrow; or rather, we are all hoping for a postponement! Please... Read More

Event Series Want to Learn Spanish?

Want to Learn Spanish?

Truro Public Library

Violeta Villamil is offering free Spanish classes for anyone who wants to learn basic Spanish or improve upon their existing conversational Spanish skills. Classes begin January 8, and will be cancelled if it is snowing. THERE WILL BE... Read More

Event Series Want to Learn Spanish?

Want to Learn Spanish?

Truro Public Library

Violeta Villamil is offering free Spanish classes for anyone who wants to learn basic Spanish or improve upon their existing conversational Spanish skills. Classes begin January 8, and will be cancelled if it is snowing. THERE WILL BE... Read More

CANCELLED: “The State of Truro” with Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A NEW DATE. Refreshments at 6:00 p.m.; program begins at 6:30 p.m.. The Friends of the Truro Library presents “The State of Truro.”  Town... Read More

Census Bureau Hiring in Truro

Truro Public Library

The Census Bureau will have drop-in hours in the Cobb Room of the Truro Public Library on Tuesday, February 25 from 4-6 p.m. The census Bureau is seeking new employees for the 2020 Census. They're paying $24/hour and... Read More

Truro Library Book Group — THE THINGS THEY CARRIED by Tim O’Brien

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club January’s selection is the American Classic The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. " ultimate, indelible image of war in our time, and in time to come." -- Los Angeles Time Since it burst onto... Read More

Wednesday Matinees: I Know Where I’m Going!

Classic Films from France and England Join us for classic films representing creative leaps in the eras of their production. Time for discussion follows each film. I Know Where I'm Going! Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s romantic drama... Read More

Wednesday Matinees: Sundays and Cybèle

Classic Films from France and England Join us for classic films representing creative leaps in the eras of their production. Time for discussion follows each film. Sundays and Cybèle Director Serge Bourguignon tells the tragic story of Pierre... Read More

SUSPENDED: Ongoing Mindful Ease with JC Hotchkiss

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Suspended through March. Ongoing Mindful Ease with J.C. (Chuck) Hotchkiss Every other Tuesday, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Join an ongoing gathering to practice mindfulness and meditation:  Learn how to inhabit life with a mind of peace, joy, and deepening attention.... Read More

SUSPENDED: Wednesday Matinees: Kes

Classic Films from France and England Join us for classic films representing creative leaps in the eras of their production. Time for discussion follows each film. Kes Ken Loach’s quintessential portrait of working-class Northern England. Billy (an astonishingly... Read More

CANCELLED: Áine Minogue—Celtic Harpist, Vocalist

Áine Minogue—Celtic Harpist The Friends of the Truro Library help you through St. Patrick's Day withdrawal with a special treat—a concert by acclaimed Celtic harpist, vocalist, composer, and arranger Áine Minogue. With voice and harp, Áine shares with... Read More

SUSPENDED: Game Night: Mahjong

Suspended through March. Stay tuned! Join us on Tuesday nights for some relaxed, fun competition!

SUSPENDED: Wednesday Matinees: La Femme Infidèle

Classic Films from France and England Join us for classic films representing creative leaps in the eras of their production. Time for discussion follows each film. La Femme Infidèle Claude Chabrol’s “psycho-sexual” thriller is a cold, cynical dissection... Read More

SUSPENDED: Truro Library Book Group — CIRCE by Madeline Miller

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club The March selection is the Circe by Madeline Miller. #1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29,... Read More

SUSPENDED: Ongoing Mindful Ease with JC Hotchkiss

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Suspended through March. Ongoing Mindful Ease with J.C. (Chuck) Hotchkiss Every other Tuesday, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Join an ongoing gathering to practice mindfulness and meditation:  Learn how to inhabit life with a mind of peace, joy, and deepening attention.... Read More

SUSPENDED: The Local Journalism Project – Open Newsroom Truro

Truro Public Library

Open Newsroom The Provincetown Independent’s nonprofit Local Journalism Project invites community members to join in making local news more collaborative. The editor (and from time to time reporters and newsmakers) will be on hand to hear about issues... Read More

SUSPENDED: Tor Hansen: Cape Cod’s Shoreline Bio-Diversity, PART 2

Tor Hansen: Cape Cod’s Shoreline Bio-Diversity, PART 2 Local naturalist Tor Hansen will explore biological diversity in thriving and declining populations on our Cape Cod shorelines. Through his discoveries, illustrations, colorful photos, and astute observations, we will learn... Read More

The Library Boogie! An Outer Cape Libraries Virtual Puppet Show

Outer Cape Libraries Virtual Event
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown Libraries are teaming up to present two virtual puppet shows on Zoom. The Library Boogie!, with Tom Knight Puppets, will take place on Thursday, July 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Imagination,... Read More

Free

Robert Allison: “The Essential Debate On The Constitution”

Truro Meeting House & Truro Public Library Virtual Event
Virtual Event Virtual Event

A special virtual event cosponsored by the Friends of the Truro Meeting House and the Truro Public Library! Robert Allison will address the creation of America’s constitution in the hot summer of 1787. Many recall Benjamin Franklin’s famous... Read More

Free

ONLINE: Truro Library Book Group — FURIOUS HOURS by Casey Cep

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club The August selection is the Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep. Please email Maggie to receive the Zoom invite to this program. ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK... Read More

ONLINE: Truro Library Book Group — A BEND IN THE STARS by Rachel Berenbaum

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club The October selection is A Bend in the Stars by Rachel Berenbaum. Please email Maggie to receive the Zoom invite to this program. All the Light We Cannot See meets The Nightingale in this literary WWI-era novel and... Read More

ONLINE: Truro Library Book Group — The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club The November selection is The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner. Please email Maggie to receive the Zoom invite to this program. Part travel... Read More

ONLINE: Truro Library Book Group — The Greater Journey by David McCullough

Truro Public Library @ 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

Truro Library Book Club The December selection is The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough. Please email Maggie to receive the Zoom invite to this program. The Greater Journey is the enthralling, inspiring—and until now, untold—story... Read More