Learn more about Eastern coyotes, or "coywolves," and their thriving habitat across Massachusetts, including Cape Cod. These fascinating wild canines are often misunderstood, leading to fear and anxiety. Through Peter Trull's research (since 1989), he aims to educate... Read More
Interested in seeing how plants, flowers and roots can make beautiful botanical marks on silk? Then come join natural dyer and local fiber guru Amy DuFault for some exploration! Each participant will get 2 silk scarves and all... Read More
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
The Truro Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Our regular hours resume on Thursday, June 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
We'll be learning helpful breathwork techniques, partner and group poses, easy alignment tips, and some singing and dancing! We'll also be using provided materials to make crafts for our yoga story flow lead by yoga instructor, Chrissy Sullivan.
Masks are empowering and fun to make. They are important parts of ancient and contemporary art, theatre and rituals, so please bring your curiosity and imagination and come make one! Our process will begin with a quick introduction and a short guided meditation... Read More
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Celebrating Poet Jane C. Miller’s collection “Canticle for Remnant Days,” with additional readings from Pond Road Press founders Mary Ann Larkin and Patric Pepper. Jane C. Miller is the author of Canticle for Remnant Days, her debut poetry... Read More
Shark Storytime with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Enjoy a reading of a shark themed story with an AWSC educator along with shark songs, activity, and craft.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Truro Library Book Group May selection is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Books will be available at the circulation desk a few weeks before the discussion. In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us... Read More
The Epic Performance Poem tells the true story of Irena Gut, a young Catholic Polish girl who saved the lives of twelve young Jewish professionals from extermination by the Nazis during WWIl. When Poland was taken over by... Read More
Originally from Argentina and now based in New York City, Dario introduces new songs from Tierra Infinita, a new album with his world-class quartet: Yulia Musayelyan (flute), Fernando Huergo (bass), Steve Langone (drums) and Eleanor Dubinsky as a special... Read More
he Truro Group will be exhibiting work by its members for the month of July at the Truro Public Library. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5th (5:00 - 7:00). The Truro Group is a... Read More
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Explore sounds, dance, movement, and a variety of musical instruments.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
We will be closed in honor of Independence Day. You may still join us in the back yard for the first TRURO SUMMER CONCERT of the year!
Sarah brings to her music and performance a depth and passion that is nothing short of contagious. Whether she is belting out a blues, caressing the melody of a delicate love song, encouraging social consciousness and change or... Read More
he Truro Group will be exhibiting work by its members for the month of July at the Truro Public Library. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5th (5:00 - 7:00). The Truro Group is a... Read More
Celebrate the SUMMER READING Program with a HUGE drum circle led by music educator OTHA DAY. Enjoy post drumming ice cream from SAVORY & THE SWEET ESCAPE and pick up your SUMMER READING LOG!
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Join us in welcoming Jay Vivian and the story of his ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Focusing on the five ecozones traversed, scenery, trip organization, and climbing to 19,000+ feet. This slideshow and lecture will show the wild variations... Read More
Join Ranger John Hanlon to learn more about these wonderful marine arthropods! Share the life history and wonders of one of Earth’s most ancient and amazing animals, and their uniqueness and value to coastal ecology and human health.... Read More
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
TOAST AND JAM formed in 2008 to compose and perform original Bluegrass, Americana, and modern Folk. The founders, both singer/songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, are Julie Charland and Tim Dickey, who have been friends and musical collaborators since the 1980’s. ... Read More
Pick up a map at the Truro Meeting House or the Truro Public Library, and follow the numbers to learn about Truro people from the past who are remembered here. Sponsored by the Friends of the Meeting House... Read More
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Join us in welcoming Judith Partelow reading from her latest book, Passion & Provocation, Selected Poems. A collection of her work over her adult years, and covers numerous subjects including domestic issues, relationships, spiritual contemplations, etc. There are... Read More
Robert’s musical shows are a unique mix of bedtime lullabies and rock n’ roll beats, with a cast, made up of marching ants, and jumping spiders – all amidst an entertaining blend of comedy and movement.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
The Rip-It-Ups are a Cape Cod-based band playing a variety of styles – R&B, jazz, rock, blues, country, folk and originals, best described as Americana or roots music. It’s not uncommon for the band to go from Johnny... Read More
Calling all Minni Yogis! Art and Yoga We’ll be learning helpful breathwork techniques, partner and group poses, easy alignment tips, and some singing and dancing! We’ll also be using provided materials to make crafts for our yoga story... Read More
NECWA (New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance) is bringing SALT, their life-sized inflatable model Humpback Whale. Educators will be on hand to answer whale sized questions with some pretty cool hands on artifacts from the land and sea!
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Sebastian Junger discusses his new book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife, part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and... Read More
Denya and Mark's "Global Music Adventure” is a galloping, interactive concert featuring fiery fiddling, a sing-a-long and dance-a-long, with YOU in the rhythm band. You’ll hear familiar songs and new songs from many countries and cultures! Denya is... Read More
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Join the Town of Truro for an information session and general discussion about the coastal erosion at Longnook Beach. Presented by Center for Coastal Studies' Coastal Geologist, Mark Borrelli, PhD and in Partnership with the Town of Truro's... Read More
Gypsy jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk and funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! World traveler, story teller, band in a body, Zoe’s boundless energy is hard to ignore. She’ll be joined... Read More
Use the spin-art bike machine to create unique abstract art on the back deck!
Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting and bold interpretations to a rich Americana soundscape. With their airtight harmonies, irreverent humor, and astounding instrumental virtuosity, the pair’s restless creativity knows no bounds.
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Hear how stars came to be in the sky, how foam came to be in the ocean, and be prepared to sing, move, and clap your hands with Parents’ Choice Award winner singer and storyteller, Davis Bates. All... Read More
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Truro Library Book Group July selection is The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger Books will be available at the circulation desk a few weeks before the discussion. In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by... Read More
For August 2024, the Truro Public Library's Visual Arts Exhibit is titled Cape Cod Waters and is a series of images by photographer Meg Clarke. The photographs in the show capture the color, character and moods she finds... Read More
The Town of Truro is hosting their next Facebook Live event on Thursday, August 1 at 12:30 pm with Tricia Ford, Library Director and Darrin Tangeman, Town Manager. The format will include information on summer programming. Then, we... Read More
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
Woof Woof Meow inspires audiences to celebrate the Earth by dancing to original ska, funk, reggae and new wave, plus covers by Prince, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and The B-52's. We are Michael Holt (keyboards, vocals) and Ken Field (sax,... Read More
For August 2024, the Truro Public Library's Visual Arts Exhibit is titled Cape Cod Waters and is a series of images by photographer Meg Clarke. The photographs in the show capture the color, character and moods she finds... Read More
Our second StoryWalk® this summer is A Day in the Sun by Diana Ejaita which celebrates the star around which our lives revolve. The story begins to the south of the Commemorative Circle near the playground and ends... Read More
Henna is a powder derived from crushing the leaves of the henna plant and Jennifer will create unique temporary tattoos for ages 10 and up.
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
A musical and interactive puppet variety show sure to entertain children and adults from 2-100 years old. Songs, stories, and audience participation will keep you and your littles entertained through the entire show. This program was made possible... Read More
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet (CCJQ) is comprised of four of Cape Cod’s top jazz musicians, with Steve Ahern on trumpet, flute & vocals from Cape Cod & Florida, Fred Boyle on piano from South Yarmouth, Ron Ormsby... Read More
Miriam studied fine art at Mass College of Art and UMass Boston. Each lesson will build upon the previous one in an atmosphere of exploration and creativity. If weather permits, classes will be held outside. For ages 16... Read More
A wizard even crankier than the Story Wizard has stolen the world’s tales. Now the Story Wizard must set off to find them. Luckily he discovers a musical being named Laurella living in a giant mushroom who introduces... Read More
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Historian Mary Keenan discusses her new book Petitions: A Patriot Legacy. Early American women used the petition process to improve their lives. Interweaving social history and individual stories, Keenan makes a compelling case for the role of petitions... Read More
We’ll be learning helpful breathwork techniques, partner and group poses, easy alignment tips, and some singing and dancing! We’ll also be using provided materials to make crafts for our yoga story flow lead by yoga instructor, Chrissy Sullivan.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
The Chandler Travis Philharmonette is a Technicolor extravaganza from Boston and Cape Cod that includes a horn section, string bass, guitar, drums, keys and singing valet. For 25 years or so, the CTP has introduced the concept of alternative... Read More
Miriam studied fine art at Mass College of Art and UMass Boston. Each lesson will build upon the previous one in an atmosphere of exploration and creativity. If weather permits, classes will be held outside. For ages 16... Read More
Design, build, and launch your own water pressure bottle rocket behind the library.
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
The Wellfleet Public Library and the Truro Public Library presents “State of the World” with Helena Kennedy, James Carroll, and Robert Jay Lifton Baroness Helena Kennedy, QC is one of Britain’s leading human rights lawyers, joined by National... Read More
Visit with some trained and certified therapy dogs and their owners. Children can practice their reading skills with the gentle, non-judgmental dogs and all attending this group visit can engage with and enjoy the dogs as well.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys have been together since 2009, playing Sarah’s originals, rockabilly classics, and always some unexpected treasures. Their set has a vibrant energy... whether you're on the dance floor or not , you just... Read More
Miriam studied fine art at Mass College of Art and UMass Boston. Each lesson will build upon the previous one in an atmosphere of exploration and creativity. If weather permits, classes will be held outside. For ages 16... Read More
Co-sponsored by the Truro Meeting House Just back from the Republican and Democratic Conventions leading up to the election of all times, David Corn will discuss how our votes will impact our individual freedoms and the future of... Read More
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Explore the world of crabs with Maggie & Zoe. Read, play, and make crab related crafts. For children up to age 5 and their caregivers.
Free Lunch at the Library To-go lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through EATs Grant and Project Bread. Distributed through the Church of... Read More
Truro Library Book Group August selection is Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power Books will be available at the circulation desk a few weeks before the discussion. The long-awaited, profoundly moving, and unforgettable new novel from PEN... Read More
Johnny Spampinato toured with NRBQ, The Incredible Casuals and The Spampinato Brothers Band with brother Joey Spampinato. The Value Leaders began in 2019. Along with Johnny on guitar and vocals, there's Mark Usher on guitar, J. Cournoyer on... Read More
Local and nautical photographer Nancy Bloom will be exhibiting many of her award-winning images during the month of September. Many of the sailing events she has covered over the years will be included in her exhibit as well... Read More
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
Welcome to A Taste for Trollope, a Truro Library reading group devoted to the British novel in the 19th century. Anthony Trollope is perhaps the most beloved -- and certainly the most prolific -- of all the Victorian novelists. He takes... Read More
Open play – beginner to moderate
Sustainable CAPE’s Children’s Community Garden in Partnership with Truro Public Library and Truro Recreation Children plant, cultivate, eat (and enjoy!) local fruits and vegetables – resulting in improved health and a formative early connection to agriculture with Farmer/Educator... Read More
