Music: The Birdfeeders

Join local musicians Gerry Kinahan and Friends on the back deck for family dancing to popular songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. All ages.

4-H Coastal Explorer

All aboard the Coastal Explorer! This unique 31-foot educational vehicle is equipped with hands-on marine science displays, activities, and aquariums. All ages are invited to come and learn about coastal animals.

Zoë Lewis – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

Truro Public Library

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter! Photo credit: Sarah Ketelaars

Catherine Woolley Day!

Celebrate Truro children’s author Catherine Woolley—our children’s room is named after her!  Ms. Woolley wrote many picture books, including  The Popcorn Dragon, The Blueberry Pie Elf, The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy, and the Gus the Ghost series.... Read More

Family Music: V.B. & The Buzz

Inspired by Authors Chris Raschka, Langston Hughes, Al Perkins, and Tomi Ungerer, VB and The Buzz will present a unique musical presentation, featuring original songs and the music of Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, The Beatles, and... Read More

Animals of the Coast with Wellfleet Audubon

Animals of the Coast Meet live animals that call Cape Cod Bay their home and learn how these aquatic creatures are perfectly adapted for life underwater.  Everyone will have a chance to touch artifacts and live animals, such... Read More

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

FOTL NIGHT AT MONTANO’s

Montano's Restaurant @ 481 US-6, North Truro, MA 02652, USA , United States

FOTL Night at Montano’s–A portion of dinner sales will be donated to the Friends of the Truro Library to help fund programs and events at the Truro Library!  Call 508-487-2026 to make your reservation. The door opens at... Read More

Hogwarts Lego Club! Ages 9+

Truro Library will host a Hogwarts LEGO BUILDERS CLUB beginning Saturday, September 22nd at Noon, and continuing until the build is complete! Ages 9+. Please sign up!  

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Truro Library LEGO® Club! Ages 8+

Starting November 10th, we will be putting together various LEGO sets and doing building challenges. Larger sets will be kept safely at the library so they can be worked on during subsequent sessions. Kids may work individually or... Read More

Kids’ Makerspace

KIDS’ MAKERSPACE at the Truro Public Library. We’re going to build, explore, create, and have fun! Each week we’ll tackle a new project designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Ages 8-13. Space is limited: please sign up for... Read More

Kids’ Makerspace

KIDS’ MAKERSPACE at the Truro Public Library. We’re going to build, explore, create, and have fun! Each week we’ll tackle a new project designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Ages 8-13. Space is limited: please sign up for... Read More

Kids’ Makerspace

KIDS’ MAKERSPACE at the Truro Public Library. We’re going to build, explore, create, and have fun! Each week we’ll tackle a new project designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Ages 8-13. Space is limited: please sign up for... Read More

Kids’ Makerspace

KIDS’ MAKERSPACE at the Truro Public Library. We’re going to build, explore, create, and have fun! Each week we’ll tackle a new project designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Ages 8-13. Space is limited: please sign up for... 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.

Kids’ Makerspace

KIDS’ MAKERSPACE at the Truro Public Library. We’re going to build, explore, create, and have fun! Each week we’ll tackle a new project designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Ages 8-13. Space is limited: please sign up for... Read More

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.

Natural Body and Skin Care Workshop

Natural Body and Skin Care Workshop Learn how to make an herb-infused oil and salve, a face cleanser, a salt scrub & sugar scrub for exfoliating and hydrating your beautiful body, and a simple oil for ear infections.  We... Read More

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

Night Sky Party with NASA Ambassador Don German

Come learn about the stars and planets while observing the night sky through a 5.1-inch reflector telescope. Learn how to locate Polaris (the North Star), the planet Mars, the Orion Nebula, and other popular constellations. Questions are appreciated... Read More

Summer Reading Program Blast-off Party

Get your Summer Reading on with crafts, games, and giveaways! You can also pick up your reading log, learn about this year’s theme: A Universe of Stories, grab some books and summer reading lists, and view this year’s... 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

The Rip-It-Ups – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

The Rip-It-Ups feature some amazing talent & have been rocking & rolling on Cape Cod Since early 2006. Playing at The Wellfleet Oysterfest, The Wellfleet Beachcomber, The Barley Neck Inn -Orleans, The Roobar In Chatham, the Music series... Read More

New Beach Band – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

70’s Pop, soul, r&b, standards, boogie-woogie…all the good stuff you know and love. With some original tunes sprinkled on top! Band Members: Peter Donnelly Steve Sollog Vanessa Downing Peter Tighe Paul Lesniak

The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

Led by saxophonist Ken Field, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. “Sheer energy…visceral…a life-enhancing treat” – Fanfare “Ken Field’s New Orleans-inspired jazz/funk brass band…brilliantly bridges the booty/brain... Read More

Song & Dance Around the Globe with Sagit Zilberman

Dance to, sing along with, and experience traditional music from cultures across the world! International jazz multi-instrumentalist Sagit Zilberman will perform an interactive global music program for families and children. This program introduces audience members to instruments such... Read More

Meet Middle School Author KATE ALLEN

In Kate Allen’s new book, The Line Tender, Lucy tends the line to her loved ones with the help of her art, some caring adults, and her connection to the natural world, namely the ocean. By exploring the... Read More

Daddy-O! — Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Since 1999, Daddy-O! has been re-creating the 1950s era performing in Southern New England, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Some may call it, “Oldies”… We call it: “HARDCORE FIFTIES” The look, the sound, the feel... Read More

Chandler Travis Philharmonic – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

The Chandler Travis Philharmonic is a 9-piece ensemble from Boston that includes a horn section, string bass, keyboard, mandocello, guitar, drums, accordion, and singing valet. The band—all colorfully garbed 8 pieces of them, plus singing valet Fred Boak—have... Read More

Zoë Lewis – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!

Truro Public Library

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter! Photo credit: Sarah Ketelaars

20th Anniversary Party!

Come celebrate twenty years at the 7 Standish Way library location and the vision of those who made it possible. Special Storytime with Sara Hutchings at 10:30 a.m. Lunch for Little Ones at 11:30 a.m. Cake Ceremony at... Read More

The Grab Brothers – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

The Grab Brothers are true brothers—Larry and Marc Grab—with music that explodes in a kick-ass blend of “Retro for Today” lead guitar crunching rhythms, mystical-leaning lyrics and arena-filling vocals that pull your heart strings on a whim. But... Read More

A Battle At Kruger Lake with Jere Miller

Truro Public Library

A Battle At Kruger Lake A Family Storytime Event with Author Jere Miller Accompanied by live music and original art, author Jere Miller will present his children's book about family and survival that takes place in South Africa's... Read More

Winter Music Series: JOE FLOOD

Joe Flood – Solo guitarist, vocalist - Country, Blues, Roots Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Flood has traveled a long musical road.  He worked the streets of Paris with the Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band, whose alumni include... Read More

Winter Music Series: LAINA NICKERSON

Laine Nickerson – Soloist, Ukulele - Contemporary, Pop Laina Nickerson is a 14-year-old Barnstable High School student who was born and raised on Cape Cod.  A lifelong lover of music, Laina can always be heard cheerfully singing as... Read More

POSTPONED Winter Music Series: KENN MORR BAND

CANCELLED due to weather: Kenn Morr Band — Folk, Americana, Rock The Kenn Morr Band has regretfully cancelled due to weather and the drive from Western Mass tomorrow; or rather, we are all hoping for a postponement! Please... Read More

Winter Music Series: BOURBON SUNSET

Bourbon Sunset—Bluegrass, Folk Join us to hear Bourbon Sunset, the Outer Cape trio of Chris Miner, Peter Waful, and Lynda Shuster. The group showcases tight three-part harmonies accompanied by the traditional string instrumentation of mandolin, banjo, and guitar.... Read More

Winter Music Series: CELTIC ROOTS

Celtic Roots—Innovative Celtic The Celtic Roots (formerly the Keltic Kids) is a young Celtic band hailing from several Cape Cod towns. They have performed on stage together since 2013. Their first CD, “Lola’s Tree,” came out in October,... Read More

Winter Music Series: PEKING AND THE MYSTICS

Peking and the Mystics—Vintage Acapella  One sunny day in the spring of 1973, a few Tufts University grads got together for lunch at a local Chinese eatery. The meal produced some remarkable harmony, and the rest, as they... Read More

Build-Your-Own Catapult: A Hands-On Workshop

Truro Public Library

Join us for a hands-on, build-your-own-catapult workshop!  This workshop, for kids 7 and up (with an adult helper for each group), will take place on the back deck of the Library. The rain date is Thursday, April 22.... Read More

Free

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

Get your Summer Reading on with this year's theme: Tails & Tales! Beginning now and ending on August 28, 2021! For every hour read,  you will get a raffle ticket entry for the chance to win prizes. This... Read More

Wampanoag History and Culture: Session 1

Truro Public Library

The Wampanoag people have lived on Cape Cod for over 12,000 years. Plimoth Patuxet’s Indigenous Museum Educator, Tim Turner, will share where and how 17th-century Wampanoag people lived, and lead us in an exploration of their culture and... Read More

Free

Wampanoag History and Culture: Session 2

Truro Public Library

The Wampanoag people have lived on Cape Cod for over 12,000 years. Plimoth Patuxet’s Indigenous Museum Educator, Tim Turner, will share where and how 17th-century Wampanoag people lived, and lead us in an exploration of their culture and... Read More

Free

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

Led by saxophonist Ken Field, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. “Sheer energy…visceral…a life-enhancing treat” – Fanfare “Ken Field’s New Orleans-inspired jazz/funk brass band…brilliantly bridges the booty/brain... Read More

Zoë Lewis – Truro Summer Concerts at the Library

Truro Public Library

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! This troubadour, vaudevillian, storyteller, adventurer, singer-songwriter entertains with talent and... Read More

Teen Teams Build and Plant Days

Truro Public Library

The Truro Public Library and Sustainable CAPE present the Teen Team Series Tuesday, April 19 and Saturday, April 23 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Meet behind the Truro Library in the Children's Community Garden to build a mud... Read More

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

Get your Summer Reading on with this year's theme: Oceans of Possibilities! Beginning now and ending on August 27, 2022 We'll be partnering with the North Truro Post Office to celebrate the recent release of the Shel Silverstein... Read More

Toe Jam Puppet Band

Truro Public Library

Event is outdoors or inside in case of rain Toe Jam Puppet Band This active performance will include a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. Bring a chair or... Read More

Halloween Party for All Ages

Truro Public Library

Truro Public Library is collaborating with Truro Recreation and Truro Central School Family Group (TCSFG) to offer a Halloween Party with music provided by Cape Cod’s Voice – Stephanie Viva. Games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, and outside activities will... Read More