Upcycling Old Books for Decorations
Truro Public LibraryLearn how to make simple decorations out of old books and magazines for your holiday home and gifts. Bring scissors if you can, other supplies provided.
Learn how to make simple decorations out of old books and magazines for your holiday home and gifts. Bring scissors if you can, other supplies provided.
Please JOIN Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make your own fresh FIRE CIDER with garlic, ginger, turmeric, & more. Nicole will guide you in making your own batch, provide a... Read More
Please join ALICE GONG & MELISSA YOW in a Clam Jam workshop. Learn how to shuck and prep quahogs, littlenecks, oysters, sea clams, razor clams, steamers, and bay scallops. Live cooking demo with garlic, herbs, and other local... Read More
Five Truro residents will talk about their experiences with their electric vehicles. They’ll share why they made the decision to purchase an EV, what the challenges have been, how they plan for the recharging needs of their cars,... Read More
Writers explore personal story development through engaging screenplays and teleplays with industry expert Mick Thyer. The discussion will include story structure, character development, relationship conflict, and inspiring visuals.
Are you interested in learning how to make cheese this winter?! During this class, local cheese-maker Sadie Hill will provide a thorough discussion on the basics of cheese-making and give a live demonstration. Come learn where to source... Read More
Provincetown Vlogger, Marko (@rotaryline) Learn about working on a Dolphin Whale Watch boat. See how to make videos and create and manage a YouTube channel. Watch a few video clips and learn how you can tell stories with... Read More
In partnership with Sustainable CAPE Interested in expanding and enhancing your culinary skills? Like eating mushrooms but bored with how you prepare them? Join us for a live cooking demo with The Pheasant’s talented chef, Garrett Smythe. Chef... Read More
Learn to become a responsible babysitter. Curriculum covers: Child Safety First Air & Emergencies Feeding & Nutrition Stages of Child Development Discipline Creative Ways to Entertain Business of Babysitting Class size limited to 15. Participants must be 11... Read More
Learn to become a responsible babysitter. Curriculum covers: Child Safety First Air & Emergencies Feeding & Nutrition Stages of Child Development Discipline Creative Ways to Entertain Business of Babysitting Class size limited to 15. Participants must be 11... Read More
Learn to become a responsible babysitter. Curriculum covers: Child Safety First Air & Emergencies Feeding & Nutrition Stages of Child Development Discipline Creative Ways to Entertain Business of Babysitting Class size limited to 15. Participants must be 11... Read More
Learn the particulars about Massachusetts' new building codes and what they mean for you. Discuss the challenges and benefits of the opt-in Specialized Code, recommended by both the Truro Climate Action and Energy committees. About The Truro Climate... Read More
Learn to become a responsible babysitter. Curriculum covers: Child Safety First Air & Emergencies Feeding & Nutrition Stages of Child Development Discipline Creative Ways to Entertain Business of Babysitting Class size limited to 15. Participants must be 11... Read More
In partnership with Sustainable CAPE Come learn about the importance of open-pollinated heirlooms, how to start & save seeds, and how to harvest, process and store seeds to build your own supply. A collective seed swap will follow... Read More
In partnership with Sustainable CAPE Join Lactation Consultant and former Certified Professional Midwife, Lindsey Goodman of Warm Welcome, for an informative class focused on optimal nutrition during every stage of pregnancy. Class will cover: foods to enjoy &... Read More
Kristen Andres, from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, talks about gardening in a way that adapts to climate change and can help mitigate its effects. She will discuss ways to reduce watering, recommend drought-tolerant plants that thrive... Read More
In partnership with Sustainable CAPE Come learn how to make sushi! Chef Alice Gong will teach us how to make 4 types of rolls, properly wash & make sushi rice; demonstrate various veggie cutting techniques; discuss delicious sauces... Read More
You may want to electrify your home, but find yourself wondering about electricity bills. Installing solar panels on your home or business could be the answer to transitioning away from fossil fuels, while also reducing monthly bills. Dick... Read More
In partnership with Sustainable CAPE Join community herbalist & local educator Sarah Naciri for a stroll around Sustainable CAPE's Children's Community Garden and Truro Library grounds to learn about wildcrafting edible and medicinal plants. Sarah will discuss the... Read More
What does it mean to be a Green Community? What do we envision for a green future? What actions can we take as individuals and as a community to mitigate and adapt to climate change? Join us for this participatory... Read More
Acclaimed local-author Jeannette de Beauvoir brings mystery-writing to life as she guides participants through the improvised creation of their own murder mystery story… giving them clues from her own experience and imagination! Please call the library to sign... Read More
The presentation, How Writers Create Fiction from their Lives, is aimed both at writers (fiction & memoir) and non-writers who are curious about how to augment a narrative. Additionally, Ernest Hemingway fans, or anyone interested in drastic career change... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & 24 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your relationships.... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & 24 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your relationships.... Read More
Educational Workshop for Caregivers, Teachers, and children Sing Me A Story is a workshop for children and caregivers facilitated by singer/songwriter, Emilia Dahlin. Learn how singing supports the whole child and the aquisi-tion of early literacy skills while... Read More
The first session will be a panel discussion, focusing on the health of Outer Cape water bodies–particularly the freshwater supply–in the face of climate change and housing development. Panelists will be: Emily Beebe, from the Truro Health &... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & 24 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your relationships.... Read More
Given the importance of moving towards full electrification, this session will provide an overview of the history of the grid, how the Act in 1998 changed the market, where your money goes when you pay your bill, and... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & 24 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your relationships.... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & 24 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your relationships.... Read More
Have you ever wondered how the Truro Transfer Station works? Are you curious to know where garbage, plastics, fluorescent bulbs, paint cans, old toilets and the metal scraps go? Did switching to single stream recycling in 2016 improve... Read More
Think Ahead to Spring Gardening: Winter Planning Sessions with Dave DeWitt Soil|Compost|Mulch We will begin with the foundation of any successful garden, SOIL. Dave will discuss our native soil pros and cons, how to bring and keep your... Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships: Unleash Your Potential Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. October 4 & 18, November 15, December 13, and January 3 & February 7 Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the hidden potential within your... Read More
Think Ahead to Spring Gardening: Winter Planning Sessions with Dave DeWitt Garden Plan|Crop Rotation|Seeds Every productive garden requires a good realistic plan. Dave will talk about the steps to gardening on paper, starting with seed catalogs, crop rotation,... Read More
If you're feeling anxious, sad, angry, or despairing about the changing climate, you aren't alone. Climate anxiety is becoming more prevalent. Come learn and practice skills and perspectives to help cope with the emotions and learn how to... Read More
Think Ahead to Spring Gardening: Winter Planning Sessions with Dave DeWitt Organic Pest and Disease Control This class we will dig into the most important concept in organic pest and disease control, prevention. We will discuss common and... Read More
Come join craft enthusiast Zoe Loughery to explore the basics of book binding! You’ll learn how to turn a piece of paper into a text block, the stitches to bind them together, and you’ll leave with a bite-sized... Read More
Think Ahead to Spring Gardening: Winter Planning Sessions with Dave DeWitt Beyond Organic In the last class of our series Dave will introduce more advanced production methods. Catering to the home gardener, he will discuss Bio-Dynamic, Regenerative Agriculture... Read More
Come Learn the basics of Beekeeping. The Honey Bee is an integral part of our lives and all life on Earth. Whether you want to keep bees for their honey or just learn about the fascinating life in... Read More
Join us for the second of three Outer Cape Water Health sessions. Emily Beebe, Truro's Health & Conservation Agent and Cody Salisbury, Provincetown Water System Superintendent, will speak about the freshwater resources shared by Truro and Provincetown. Learn about... Read More
Chef Garrett Smythe presents fermentation & preservation methods from various parts of the world, including Korea, Japan, and Eastern Europe. With an attention to detail and a love of food, Garrett will give a hands-on demonstration, show a... Read More
In anticipation of Earth Day (4/22)–whose global theme this year is Planet vs. Plastic–Laura Ludwig, Director of the Marine Debris and Plastics Program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, will give a presentation about the many impacts of plastic on ocean and marine life health. Learn how you can be part... Read More
Interested in learning how to make Carbonara with Ciro & Sal’s Chef Caleb Luster!? Now’s your chance! Join us for another extraordinary Harvest Highlight event at the Truro Library. Chef will demonstrate the step-by-step process of making this... Read More
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE'S SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM with the Climate Action Committee As neighbors, Truro and the Seashore have a lot in common, our shared environment. LAUREN MCKEAN, Cape Cod National Seashore Park Planner, will be presenting a summary... Read More
SEASONAL EATING & ATTUNEMENT with Sarah Nacin Join Community Herbalist Sarah Naciri for a hands-on medicine-making workshop. With a focus on locally-wildcrafted plants and mushrooms, Sarah will discuss the importance of eating with the seasons and provide information... Read More
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