Lindsey Goodman: Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition

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

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

Resilient Landscaping

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Making Sushi with Chef Alice Gong

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

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

Solar Panels

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Edible Weeds with Sarah Naciri

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

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

Our Green Community in a Changing Climate

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Candlestick in the Library with Jeannette de Beauvoir

Truro Public Library

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

Sing Me A Story

Truro Public Library

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

Outer Cape Water Sources

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Why Should I Electrify if the Grid is Dirty

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Talking Trash with the DPW

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Soil | Compost | Mulch

Provincetown Public Library 356 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA, United States

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

Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Plan | Crop Rotation | Seeds

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

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

Free

Climate Anxiety

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Organic Pest & Disease Control

Provincetown Public Library 356 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA, United States

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

DIY Seashell Journal

Truro Public Library

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

Free

Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Beyond Organic

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

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

Free

Beekeeping 101 with Dave DeWitt

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

Free

Outer Cape Water Health – Part 2

Truro Public Library

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

Planet vs. Plastic

Truro Public Library

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

Harvest Highlight – Italian Carbonara with Chef Luster

Truro Public Library

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

Truro Public Library

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

Plant Medicine Workshop

Truro Public Library

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