Travel and Photography in Cuba

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

North Truro residents Amanda Reed and Rachael Sokolowski present a talk and a movie about 10 days of travel and photography in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Varadero, Cuba in March, 2016.  While Cuba prepared for President Obama’s visit,... Read More

Artist Talk: Ewa Nogiec

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

Ewa Nogiec will present an Artist Talk!  Come hear about her work and enjoy her paintings.  Ms. Nogiec is a graphic designer, painter, photographer, and gardener.  A Polish emigrant, she has lived in Provincetown and North Truro since... Read More

7th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit

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

Bee Diversity! The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H. This year the Children’s Community Garden group focused on bees and... Read More

7th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit Opening

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

Bee Diversity! The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H. This year the Children’s Community Garden group focused on bees and... Read More

Basic Drawing with Kenneth Hawkey

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

For grades 1-5. Learn some basics of drawing with artist Kenneth Hawkey.

April Art: Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club

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

Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club is a group that serves the Cape Cod area and is dedicated to promoting the study, understanding, improvement and enjoyment of photography. The group encourages  participation by photographers of every skill level, from... Read More

April Art: Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club Opening Reception

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

Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club is a group that serves the Cape Cod area and is dedicated to promoting the study, understanding, improvement and enjoyment of photography. The group encourages  participation by photographers of every skill level, from... Read More

May Art Exhibit: Byrne Marston

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

Byrne Marston was born in New York City in 1931. He has been painting in oils and watercolors for many years, more intently since retiring in 2000 after a long career in medicine.  He learned color theory by... Read More

June Art Exhibit: Chas’n Sails and More. Nancy Bloom

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

Chas’n Sails and more . . .  Fine Art Photography Exhibit Opening Reception Sunday, June 4, 2-4 pm Nancy Bloom has won numerous photography awards on the local, New England, and international levels. She is a Professional Nautical Photographer... Read More

Art Exhibit Opening: Chas’n Sails and More. Nancy Bloom

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

Chas’n Sails and more . . .  Fine Art Photography Exhibit Opening Reception Sunday, June 4, 2-4 pm Nancy Bloom has won numerous photography awards on the local, New England, and international levels. She is a Professional Nautical Photographer... Read More

July Art Exhibit: TheTruro Group

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

The Truro Group The Truro Group, consisting of approximately 50 local artists working in various media, will be displaying their work during the month of July. Opening Reception Sunday, July 7, 4-6 pm

Art Exhibit Opening: The Truro Group

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

The Truro Group The Truro Group, consisting of approximately 50 local artists working in various media, will be displaying their work during the month of July. Opening Reception Friday, July 7, 4-6 pm

Fairy or Nature Houses with Jennifer Stratton

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

Expressive and creative art educator Jennifer Stratton will help you create your own fairy and nature houses. We’ll also talk about what it may take for each of us to “build a better world.”

August Art Exhibit: Warren Green

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

Paintings by Warren Green Opening Reception Friday, August 4, 4-6 pm Artist Bio: Warren F. Green was born in Waterbury, Connecticut.  He spent his professional career living near Boston, working for eleven years at Massachusetts General Hospital.  He... Read More

Art Exhibit Opening: Warren Green

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

Paintings by Warren Green Opening Reception Friday, August 4, 4-6 pm Artist Bio: Warren F. Green was born in Waterbury, Connecticut.  He spent his professional career living near Boston, working for eleven years at Massachusetts General Hospital.  He... Read More

“Aldren A. Watson’s Waterfront New York” with Clyde Watson

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

“Aldren A. Watson’s Waterfront New York” Clyde Watson (editor) will share her father’s beautiful and historically rich collection of watercolors, based on 1920s and 1930s photographs taken by his own father and depicting the part of the city... Read More

September Art Exhibit: Kay Cassill

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

“Birds of a Feather” Paintings by Kay Cassill Opening Reception Thursday, September 7, 4-6 pm “‘Birds of a Feather’ is a series started when I found I was drawing the gulls and various birds that appeared at the... Read More

Art Exhibit Opening: Kay Cassill

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

“Birds of a Feather” Paintings by Kay Cassill Opening Reception Thursday, September 7, 4-6 pm “‘Birds of a Feather’ is a series started when I found I was drawing the gulls and various birds that appeared at the... Read More

Meet the Artist: Grace Hopkins

Recent Abstract Photographs of the Berlin Wall Photographs by Grace Hopkins Meet the Artist:  Thursday, October 5, 4-6 pm Artist Statement:  I find beauty in the ugly.  Seeking small details in the world that are painted surfaces or... Read More

Special Short Exhibit: Catherine Meeks

Catherine Meeks has exhibited her oil paintings and pastels in many New England venues and has been awarded two Local Massachusetts Cultural Council Grants as well as an Educational Trust Artist-in-Residence Grant. She has also illustrated a number... Read More

8th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit

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

Goats & the Garden Meet the Artists! Friday, February 2, 3:00-5:00 p.m. The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H.

8th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit Opening

Goats & the Garden–Meet the Artists! The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H.

March Art Exhibit: Truro Central School Students

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

For the month of March, art created by the students of The Truro Central School under the instruction of art teacher Kim Possee will be on exhibit in the Anne Brock Community Room.  This year’s installation features architectural... Read More

April Art Exhibit: Pencil Drawings by Robert Birbeck

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

Pencil Drawings by Robert Birbeck: The Twenty Most influential Women Authors of All Time During the month of April, artist Robert Birbeck will show his library-relevant pencil drawings inspired by a bookstore blogger’s list of the “20 Most... Read More

FOTL Spring Trip to Providence!

  Friends of the Truro Library Spring Trip to Providence The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center & a Visit to Federal Hill Wednesday, April 25, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Join us on an excursion to the Botanical Center at Roger... Read More

May Art Exhibit: The Properties of Green

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

“The Properties of Green” The Truro Public Library presents a new, educational, and eclectic exhibit of art for the month of May titled “THE PROPERTIES OF GREEN,” with a public welcoming reception on Friday, May 4, from 4-6... Read More

May Art Exhibit Opening Reception: The Properties of Green

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

“The Properties of Green” The Truro Public Library presents a new, educational, and eclectic exhibit of art for the month of May titled “THE PROPERTIES OF GREEN,” with a public welcoming reception on Friday, May 4, from 4-6... Read More

June Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Robert Hager

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

  “My Cape Cod…in brush strokes soft as the summer wind” The Truro Public Library is pleased to show an exhibit of works by Robert G. Hager, a local artist with working studios in North Truro, MA and... Read More

July Art Exhibit: TheTruro Group

The Truro Group ART SHOW The Truro Group will be holding an art exhibit at the Truro Public Library during the month of July.  The group consists of local artists who work in oils, watercolor, photography, printing, jewelry making, and... Read More

Art Exhibit Opening: The Truro Group

The Truro Group ART SHOW The Truro Group will be holding an art exhibit at the Truro Public Library during the month of July.  The group consists of local artists who work in oils, watercolor, photography, printing, jewelry making, and... Read More

Collaborating with Wendy Watson

Collaborating with Wendy Watson Clyde Watson presents a program about the life and work of the late illustrator & author Wendy Watson, & their collaboration on award-winning children’s books.

August Art Exhibit: Peggotty Worthington Gilson

Peggotty Worthington Gilson A Retrospective Exhibit From small intimate watercolor portraits to her most recent large mixed media abstracts, Peggotty, an Architect, has explored her two dimensional creative side throughout her life. Using a variety of media, along... Read More

Collage with Kenneth Hawkey

Create a rock & roll themed paper collage using scissors and glue. There will be an emphasis on learning the design principles of composition and contrast. Requires cutting contour shapes. For ages 7 and up. Please sign up.

Art Exhibit Opening: Peggotty Worthington Gilson

Peggotty Worthington Gilson A Retrospective Exhibit From small intimate watercolor portraits to her most recent large mixed media abstracts, Peggotty, an Architect, has explored her two dimensional creative side throughout her life. Using a variety of media, along... Read More

Felting with Janice Redman

Create a garden inspired panel using raw dyed wool and needle felting. We’ll then try the traditional Mongolian method of wet felting to finish our pieces to take home. For ages 6 and up. Please sign up.

September Art Exhibit: Matthias Christensen

Truro Public Library

Matthias Christensen Born in Denmark and raised in Truro, artist MATTHIAS Christensen will be exhibiting his stylized paintings at The Truro Public Library for the month of September. After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design Matthias... Read More

September Art Exhibit: Matthias Christensen

Matthias Christensen Born in Denmark and raised in Truro, artist MATTHIAS Christensen will be exhibiting his stylized paintings at The Truro Public Library for the month of September. After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design Matthias... Read More

October Art Exhibit: The Outer Cape White Line Printmakers 

Truro Public Library

The Outer Cape White Line Printmakers The Outer Cape White Line printmakers began as a workshop inspired by a Truro Group art show demonstration.  The group has shows at the Truro Public Library, Seamen’s Bank, the Eastham Public... Read More

November Art Exhibit: Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club

Truro Public Library

Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club The Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club serves the Cape Cod area and is dedicated to promoting the study, understanding, improvement, and enjoyment of photography. Come enjoy the show!  Above photo, “Corn Hill Cottages, Truro,” ... Read More

December Art Exhibit: FALL ’17: Photographs by Will Oxtoby

Truro Public Library

Will Oxtoby Will Oxtoby, a hardworking volunteer at the Truro Library, will be exhibiting “FALL ’17: Photographs by Will Oxtoby.” Join us at Will’s reception for the exhibit on Tuesday, December 4 from 4 to 6 pm here... Read More

Felting Workshop for Kids

Join us for a morning of felting! Children will learn both wet and dry felting techniques in this hands-on workshop. We will start by wet-felting beads before awakening our imaginations as we create needle-felted creatures. For ages 6... Read More

9th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit

All About Mushrooms Meet the Artists! Friday, February 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m. The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H.

9th Annual Children’s Community Garden Art Exhibit Opening

All About Mushrooms–Meet the Artists! The annual exhibition of the Children’s Community Garden group, with Sustainable CAPE, the Truro Public Library, the Truro Recreation Department, and the Barnstable County 4-H.

Weaving Workshop for Kids

Learn a simple of weaving, using recycled materials, with local legend Rudelle Falkenburg. Ages 6 and older. Two sessions: February 19 and February 22. Space is limited—please sign up for one or both.

Weaving Workshop for Kids

Learn a simple of weaving, using recycled materials, with local legend Rudelle Falkenburg. Ages 6 and older. Two sessions: February 19 and February 22. Space is limited—please sign up for one or both.

March Art Exhibit: Truro Central School Students

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

For the month of March, art created by the students of The Truro Central School under the instruction of art teacher Kim Possee will be on exhibit in the Anne Brock Community Room. This year’s installation includes architectural... Read More

April Art Exhibit: Elizabeth Lazeren

Elizabeth Lazeren Elizabeth Lazeren will exhibit giclées, (a type of archival print), of her original paintings for the first time at the Truro Public Library during the month of April. Using memory, experience and imagination, her marine paintings... Read More

Mask Making Workshop/Benefit, Age 12+

Come join us for a 2-part class at the Truro Public Library to create a Venetian Mask and help your community by donating your finished mask to Lower Cape Outreach Council.  LCOC’s mission is to provide emergency assistance... Read More

Mask Making Workshop/Benefit, Age 12+

Come join us for a 2-part class at the Truro Public Library to create a Venetian Mask and help your community by donating your finished mask to Lower Cape Outreach Council.  LCOC’s mission is to provide emergency assistance... Read More

May Art Exhibit: Miah Johnson

Paintings by Miah Johnson Artist’s Statement: On November 12, 2015, my world changed completely. I suffered a massive stroke that left me without use of my right arm, a pronounced limp, and severe communications deficits. Gone, my livelihood... Read More

June Art Exhibit: The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape

The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape, Photographs of New Americans, supporting MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant Refugee Advocacy Coalition), is a collection of over 400 photographs representing more than 190 countries and territories; informal, environmental portraits documenting ethnic diversity in... Read More

July Art Exhibit: The Truro Group

The Truro Group ART SHOW The Truro Group will be holding an art exhibit at the Truro Public Library during the month of July.  The group consists of local artists who work in oils, watercolor, photography, printing, jewelry making, and... Read More

Make Your Own Diorama with Jennifer Stratton

The universe is a big place with so many parts. As humans we are but one small aspect—guests, really. Jennifer Stratton, creative and expressive art educator, will lead us in making 3D dioramas using boxes and other fun... Read More

Art Exhibit Opening: The Truro Group

The Truro Group ART SHOW The Truro Group will be holding an art exhibit at the Truro Public Library during the month of July.  The group consists of local artists who work in oils, watercolor, photography, printing, jewelry making, and... Read More

August Art Exhibit: Kenneth Hawkey, Paintings

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

Kenneth Hawkey—Paintings When creating  a piece of art there is a certain thought that can propel me into the beginnings of a piece, that initial jolt of inspiration. From that point,  the work evolves based on what is... Read More

September Art Exhibit: John Ferguson, Paintings

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

John Ferguson—Paintings Artist’s Statement: I first came to Truro in 1956 with my family on vacation. I remember running down the dune between Highland Light and Coast Guard Beach (back when it was okay), as fast as I... Read More

October Art Exhibit Opening–Meg Clarke, Photographs

Truro Public Library

"Connected by Sand and Sea" Photographs by Meg Clarke from the United Arab Emirates Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 4-6 p.m. Artist's Statement: "The 15 photographs in this exhibit were taken during my five years living in Abu... 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