Free Staged Reading – “The Mayworkers”
THE MAYWORKERS By Gary Garrison Texas, 1900. A rough-neck’s world. Oil country. Cowboys and their cattle. Sweet smellin’, soft-lovin’ women. The rule of this land was simple: Keep an eye towards God, and a hand towards family…. Read More
Four Pillars of Health: Pillars and Pearls
It seems like everyone is talking about the importance of food, sleep, physical activity and emotional well-being, but where and how do you begin? How do you discern fact from fiction, marketing hype from science, and one-size-fits-all from… Read More
Free Screening of the Documentary “Mayor”
Presented by Wellfleet for Palestine MAYOR follows Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission:… Read More
Friends of Village Pond Watershed with Stormwater Management
The Friends of Village Pond Watershed is sponsoring a Community Update on the Stormwater Management Mitigation Plan with Jarrod Cabral, Director of Truro Department of Public Works. The public is welcome.
Waste No Water
In honor of their 25th anniversary the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center (MASSTC) launched the Waste No Water Library Tour, a year-long series to engage the public in 12 Cape towns, focusing on the wastewater successes and… Read More
Cyber Awareness with Bernadette
This workshop will cover the following topics: Protecting and Securing your Personal Data Data Theft Email Safety Mobile Devices and App Safety Internet Vulnerabilities Digital Awareness Password Hygiene Physical Awareness Scam Recognition Bernadette Leonard Dutra, the founder and… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “Some Things Old, Some Things New”
SOME THINGS OLD, SOME THINGS NEW: A COLLECTION OF SHORT PLAYS By Fermin Rojas A collection of short and experimental plays that have only been presented once or never been seen before. There will be family secrets, dire… Read More
Free Staged Reading — Lara: A Love Story
Lara: A Love Story by Racine Oxtoby In 1949, while Boris Pasternak was busy writing Doctor Zhivago, his mistress Olga Ivinskaya was arrested by the KGB and thrown into a gulag, where she would spend the next four years…. Read More
Free Staged Reading – Players on the Harbor
Players on the Harbor Written by Joseph M. Paprzycki In July of 1916 in Provincetown Massachusetts American Theatre is about to change forever. Eugene O’Neill, Louise Bryant, and Jack Reed are in a complicated love triangle that comes… Read More
Offshore Wind Informational with the NEFSA
Join the NEFSA for an informational session on offshore wind power. Topics include the anatomy of wind power infrastructure, environmental impacts, impacts on national food securities, and related topics. NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman is a lifetime commercial fisherman,… Read More
“State of the World” with Helena Kennedy, James Carroll, and Robert Jay Lifton
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
Petitions: A Discussion with Mary Keenan and Suzanne Bergeron
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
Watercolor Art Classes with Miriam Dretler
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
Climbing to the “Roof of Africa” with Local Hiker Jay Vivian
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
Nature Spirit Masks with Maya Apfelbaum
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
GUT written & performed by Janet Rodgers
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
A Taste for Trollope: Reading Group
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
A Taste for Trollope : Reading Group
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
Truro Talking Circle
Meet your neighbors, enjoy some pizza, and talk about Truro at our friendly TRURO TALKING CIRCLE RSVP HERE!
Botanical Bundle Dyeing With Plants, Flowers & Roots
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
Harvest Highlight – Ukrainian Borscht
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
Truro Cemetery Talk & Tour
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
Plant Medicine Workshop
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
Truro Cultural Council Reception
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
Harvest Highlight – Italian Carbonara with Chef Luster
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
Free Screening “Rescuing Our Oceans Through Recycled Art”
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
Housing 101 with the Community Development Partnership
Join us for the first speaking in our new Housing Authority Speaker Series. Learn more about the laws and regulations related to the production of affordable housing with Amanda Bebrin, Director of Housing Advocacy for the Community Development… Read More
Harvest Highlight – Preservation Methods with Chef Garrett Smythe
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
Engage and Empower: Navigating the Town Meeting Process Respectfully and Effectively
In this workshop, Town Moderator Paul Wisotzky will review the nuts and bolts of the Town Meeting process including how to participate effectively and respectfully. In addition, Judge Dan Winslow will introduce “Ten Tips for Town Meeting Civility”… Read More
Identity Theft Prevention Workshop
Victims of identity theft can have money stolen from them and find their credit rating damaged. This can affect their ability to get a loan, rent an apartment, or take out new lines of credit. An identity thief… Read More
CANCELED – Ecstatic Dancing and Breathwork/Meditation – Winter Wednesdays
Ecstatic Dancing and Breathwork/Meditation with Patricia Van Dijkhuizen Patricia van Dijkhuizen incorporates activities such as ecstatic dancing, breathwork, meditation, nature immersion and expressive arts to integrate insights from exceptional states of consciousness. The techniques offered during the workshop… Read More
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
Beginners Knitting – Winter Wednesdays
Beginners Knitting with Darren Showers This class will teach the basics of knitting which includes the Knit and Purl stitches. You’ll learn how to read a yarn ball label and basic knitting patterns so you can confidently select… Read More
Ecstatic Dancing and Breathwork/Meditation – Winter Wednesdays
Ecstatic Dancing and Breathwork/Meditation with Patricia Van Dijkhuizen Patricia van Dijkhuizen incorporates activities such as ecstatic dancing, breathwork, meditation, nature immersion and expressive arts to integrate insights from exceptional states of consciousness. The techniques offered during the workshop… Read More
Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Organic Pest & Disease Control
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
Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Beyond Organic
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
Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Plan | Crop Rotation | Seeds
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
Think Ahead To Spring Gardening: Soil | Compost | Mulch
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
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
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
Free Staged Reading – Cold War
Cold War Written by Fermin Rojas Augie, a Cuban-American playwright who grew up in the 1960’s, and his husband are about to embark on a summer reunion with their longtime friends in the Catskills to celebrate Augie’s commission… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “4 A.M. Friends” by Charlene Donaghy
Marlene Dietrich is quoted as saying, “It’s the friends you can call at 4 a.m. that matter.” We all have those friends: the ones who understand you when you tell them your heart’s desires, who gently break your… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “Verticals and Horizontals Pt. 2” by Gary Garrison
A follow up from last year. Five ten-minute plays from Garrison’s acclaimed anthology of the same name. Comic, comic-dramas and dramas. Gary was the Executive Director of the Dramatist Guild of America from 2007-2016. Prior to his work… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “A Cultivated Friendship” by John Dennis Anderson and Co-authored with Karen Vuranch
Both living near Paris in the 1930s, the expatriate American novelists Edith Wharton and Louis Bromfield shared a passion for gardening even more than for writing and travel. Despite being 34 years apart in age and of conflicting… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “The Fade-Away Advantage” by Meryl Cohn
A writer and her life-long best friend meet at a Provincetown Airbnb to discuss an emergency plan they made years ago… but which plan is it? The plan to live together for the rest of their lives? Or… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “White Gays” by Jim Dalglish
Every year Rex throws a party for his closest friends in the South End townhouse he has lived for 40 years. The annual party marks a special anniversary, but this year there is something important he has to… Read More
Free Staged Reading – “Visions of Beatitude” by Joseph M. Paprzycki
VISIONS OF BEATITUDE takes us to the closed-for-the-night Atlantic House in Provincetown, Massachusetts at 4 a.m. as the ghosts of Tennessee Williams and Eugene O’Neill have been summoned by St. Genesius, the patron saint of theatre to meet… Read More
Mindset Mastery for Flourishing Relationships
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
Civility in Politics: How to Disagree without Being Disrespectful
With Dan Winslow In today’s world, it seems like everyone is always arguing. From politics to social media, it can be hard to have a civil disagreement without things getting heated. But civility is essential for a healthy… Read More
Friend’s of the Truro Library Benefit – Art Auction & Live Music
The Friends of the Truro Library’s Annual Art Auction with the Chandler Travis Philharmonette. Snacks from Salty Market. $35 General Admission (Includes 1 drink) $120 “Golden Ticket” – Admission, one drink and a SWAG bag (reusable library tote… Read More
Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway emerged from his wounding in the Great War to embody the image of modern American authorship and masculinity. John Dennis Anderson portrays the Nobel-Prize-winning novelist in a performance that allows an opportunity for the audience to… Read More
Our Band Celebrates Burt Bacharach
Produced by the Cape Cod Symphony Award-winning Americana duo Sasha Papernik & Justin Poindexter lead a concert honoring the legacy of American songwriter, Burt Bacharach. Reimagining his legacy, delivering creative interpretations of Bacharach’s best.
Candlestick in the Library with Jeannette de Beauvoir
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
Beachcombing Cape Cod’s Shorelines for Signs of Marine Life Diversity
Artist/naturalist Tor Hansen presents a slideshow and talk with a closer look at what organisms inhabit pier pilings, docks, wharves, granite breakwater in Provincetown, and salt marshes–featuring tidewater fish, scallops, shellfish, echinoderms, tunicates, skeleton shrimp, and shore birds…. Read More
Truro Cultural Council Reception
I would like to invite all of you to the Truro Cultural Council Reception, celebrating this year’s Grant Recipients. This will be held on Thursday June 8th, 2023 at the Truro Library’s Community room, 4-5:30. Thanks to all of you for getting… Read More
Edible Weeds with Sarah Naciri
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
TEND: Learn how to identify, honor & advocate for your needs with author Mara Glatzel
Are you ready to reclaim and reimagine self-care—on your own terms? You have needs—your needs matter. And yet, you’ve been taught that pushing your needs to the back burner is the only way to get things done, that… Read More
Free Staged Reading — “The Playground” by Jim Dalglish
A one-woman play (with voices) Joan leaves her tenure-track position on the West Coast to follow her husband to New York. When she takes her rambunctious four-year-old to a playground in Central Park, she stumbles into a surreal… Read More
Making Sushi with Chef Alice Gong
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
Lindsey Goodman: Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition
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
Seed Talk & Swap with Dave Scandurra
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
Candlestick in the Library
Did you ever wonder how mystery authors come up with their plots, characters, and red herrings? Wonder no more—author Jeannette de Beauvoir’s acclaimed Candlestick in the Library event gives groups of up to 15 people the opportunity to… Read More
Free Staged Reading — “Isherwood” by John Dennis Anderson
Christopher Isherwood, avowed queer author and devotee of Vedanta, best known for his character Sally Bowles, reflects on his life as an outsider–in his native England, in Berlin between the wars, and in postwar America. About John Dennis… Read More
Cook Uli’s Mushrooms with Chef Garrett Smythe
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
Free Staged Reading — “Fatty Pastrami” by Julia Salinger
Tells the story of daughter and father and the trials and tribulations of their relationship. You’ll go on adventures from the Bronx botanical garden, through the ins and outs of a pastrami sandwich—winding full circle in the miasma… Read More
Cheese-making with Sadie Hill
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
CLAM JAM with Alice & Melissa
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
FREE STAGE READING: “Verticals and Horizontals” by Gary Garrison
Five ten-minute plays — comic, comic-dramas and dramas — from Garrison’s acclaimed anthology of the same name. This is part of our on going playwright series: March 18, 2023 – “Fatty Pastrami” by Julia Salinger April 22, 2023… Read More
Making Fire Cider with Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN
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
Free Gift Wrapping
From the Friends of the Truro Library Free Gift Wrapping with a library card (don’t have one, sign up today)!
Free Gift Wrapping
From the Friends of the Truro Library Free Gift Wrapping with a library card (don’t have one, sign up today)!
Free Gift Wrapping
From the Friends of the Truro Library Free Gift Wrapping with a library card (don’t have one, sign up today)!
Long Range Plan ZOOM Meeting
Anyone Interested in the Future of Truro? We would love to hear from you, please join us for a virtual discussion. We endeavor to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. To… Read More
FREE STAGE READING: “Beanie’s Last Stand” by Linda Fiorella
A group of queer friends, led by a middle aged DJ, drop their emotional masks while hiding out from a militia in a dune shack on Cape Cod. Linda Fiorella lives in North Truro where she writes plays,… Read More
FREE STAGE READING: “The Boathouse” by Will Hildreth
The Boathouse is the story of a challenging relationship between two Provincetown families, a long-time Provincetown fishing family (The Atkins – Sally, Miles, and their teenage son Ethan) and the other “wash ashore” gay couple Bob & Steve… Read More
First Aid for Pets
Join This course teaches first aid techniques to address the most common emergencies that can occur with small and large dogs as well as cats. This course will train you to notice abnormalities and detect early warning signs… Read More
Pollination Ecology: A Virtual Discussion on How Can We Help Bees
Presented by the Brewster Ladies’ Library Honeybees, both locally and nationally have been suffering catastrophic losses. During this Zoom program Larry Dapsis will review honey bee biology and the factors responsible for these losses. In addition, he will… Read More
FREE STAGE READING: “Liberty Talks” by Fermin Rojas
Lady Liberty discovers she loves to talk. So, when she accidentally walks into a theater full of people, she decides to take a break from her daily life to spend a moment in time ruminating about her experiences,… Read More
Seed Talk & Swap with Sarah Naciri
The Truro Public Library and Sustainable CAPE welcome you to our Seed Talk & Swap– Seed Saving, Storage & Swap with Children’s Community Garden Resident Gardner Sarah Naciri Come learn about growing for optimal seed health, seed saving… Read More