Truro Library Book Group April selection is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Books will be available at the circulation desk a few weeks before the discussion. Huxley's profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is... Read More
Ages 13 and up can attend. Space is limited. Please sign up by calling the library at 508-487-1125. American Heart Association’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course instructed by Zachary Hunter of E-Z CPR Inc. The AHA’s Heartsaver... Read More
In this ArtsLight documentary by filmmaker Johnny Bergmann, we learn how our fragile oceans are plagued with plastics and other manmade trash. This documentary explores how artists have come together to create art out of this detritus in... 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
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
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 Celebration of the Truro Cultural Community The Truro Cultural Council is holding a reception to honor and publicly announce the recipients of the most recent cycle of Cultural Council funding. Come mingle and learn from the recipients... Read More
TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY ART EXHIBIT: Elisabeth Pearl The Truro Public Library is excited to present local artist Elizabeth Pearl’s series of paintings of neighboring Provincetown’s joyous street life. This presentation will be available for viewing throughout the month... Read More
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
ANTHONY TROLLOPE READING GROUP ON ZOOM UNTIL JUNE 6, PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION Meet with a classics enthusiast and stroll the highways and byways of Anthony Trollope’s Barsetshire. The first and third Thursday of the month. If... 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
At the Poop Museum children learn about the world’s messiest pooper, the animal that has poop attack power, the insect that uses poop as protection, and so much more! Ages 5-12.
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
Truro Central School’s Readers Theater presents “Goldilock, Little Red, The 3 Little Bears, and The Wolf”
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
In 2023, Wild Care's Executive Director was tasked with incubating two sets of Osprey eggs, raising the chicks and finding them suitable wild foster nests. Stephanie will discuss this intensive process along with its successes and challenges. She... Read More
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
ANTHONY TROLLOPE READING GROUP ON ZOOM UNTIL JUNE 6 PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION Meet with a classics enthusiast and stroll the highways and byways of Anthony Trollope’s Barsetshire. The first and third Thursday of the month. If... 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
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
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
Keith Althaus is the author of three poetry collections, Rival Heavens, Ladder of Hours, and Cold Storage, which won the 2016 Off the Grid Poetry Prize. He has also received a Pushcart Prize and grants from the National... 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
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
Truro Library Book Group May selection is The Color of Water by James McBride Books will be available at the circulation desk a few weeks before the discussion. Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A self-declared "light-skinned" woman evasive... Read More
KENNETH HAWKEY ART EXHIBIT: TRADITIONS A “seasoned veteran” in interpreting Truro, Massachusetts through painting, Kenneth Hawkey will present a number of his Truro themed paintings in an exhibit for the month of June at the Truro Public Library.... Read More
Curious who’s buried in Truro’s Historic Cemeteries? Join the tour! Meet at the Truro Public Library for a brief lecture, followed by a tour of several cemeteries. Your own transportation required for cemetery visits. RAIN OR SHINE. Presented... Read More
Meet your neighbors, enjoy some pizza, and talk about Truro at our friendly TRURO TALKING CIRCLE RSVP HERE!
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
We’re combining Storytime with sensory and movement stations for ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Enjoy some great books, songs and rhymes, crafts, and being together.
Meet The Friends of the Truro Library and learn how they help the library grow and thrive. The Friends are looking for board members and volunteers. Annual elections will take place. If you are interested in joining but... 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
KENNETH HAWKEY ART EXHIBIT: TRADITIONS A “seasoned veteran” in interpreting Truro, Massachusetts through painting, Kenneth Hawkey will present a number of his Truro themed paintings in an exhibit for the month of June at the Truro Public Library.... Read More
Immerse Yourself in Ukrainian Culture: Learn to Make Borscht with Yuliia! Join us for a delightful afternoon of culinary exploration as Yuliia, a talented home cook, leads us in creating a pot of traditional borscht and scrumptious carrot... 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
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.
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
