Nature Spirit Masks with Maya Apfelbaum

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Participants will choose an aspect of nature they love like the sea, wind or trees to celebrate via making their own special Nature Spirit Mask. We will design facial features and patterns inspired by our subject, turning it… Read More

DIY Seashell Journal

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

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

Sparks Gift & Jewelry Sale

Shop local and support the Friends.

Rock the Block – CANCELED!

CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE LEE. BE SAFE

Repurposing T-Shirts with Rachel Harrington

Learn some creative upcycling and repurposing techniques with Mom’s Printshop owner, Rachel Harrington.

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)!

Upcycling Old Books for Decorations

Learn how to make simple decorations out of old books and magazines for your holiday home  and gifts. Bring scissors if you can, other supplies provided.

No Storytime

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No Storytime today–Come back April 1st!

No Storytime

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No Storytime today–Happy Holidays!

No Storytime

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No Storytime today–Happy Holidays!

No Storytime

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No Storytime today–Happy Holidays!

No Storytime

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No Storytime today–Happy Holidays!

Special Storytime with a Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger

A CCNS Ranger will be joining us to deliver an interactive demonstration about the local coastal ecosystem. For all ages.

Spin Art on the Back Deck

Use the spin-art bike machine to create unique abstract art on the back deck!

Mr. Vinny—The Bubble Guy

Using giant bubble wands he designed and constructed himself, The Bubble Guy will travel around the back lawn making bubbles, answering questions, and offering lots of fun.

No Storytime on Dec. 31. See you next year!

No Storytime today–HAPPY NEW YEAR!

No Storytime on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31

No Storytime today–HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

NO STORYTIME TODAY

No Storytime today–HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Truro Playgroup

From October 21, 2019 to May 4, 2020 (except school holidays) For children aged birth to three years old, and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children…. Read More

Mask Making Workshop/Benefit, Age 12+

Come join us for a 2-part class at the Truro Public Library to create a Venetian Mask and help your community by donating your finished mask to Lower Cape Outreach Council.  LCOC’s mission is to provide emergency assistance… Read More

Mask Making Workshop/Benefit, Age 12+

Come join us for a 2-part class at the Truro Public Library to create a Venetian Mask and help your community by donating your finished mask to Lower Cape Outreach Council.  LCOC’s mission is to provide emergency assistance… Read More

Meet Your Sewing Machine

Meet Your Sewing Machine — AGE 11 and up Tuesdays, February 28, March 14 (cancelled), March 28, April 11, 6:00 p.m. Want to learn the basics of sewing? Bring your sewing machine, with its manual (if you have… Read More

Meet Your Sewing Machine

Meet Your Sewing Machine — AGE 11 and up Tuesdays, February 28, March 14 (cancelled), March 28, April 11, 6:00 p.m. Want to learn the basics of sewing? Bring your sewing machine, with its manual (if you have… Read More

CANCELLED–March 14: Meet Your Sewing Machine

Keep tuned as there may be a reschedule for the March 14 program (cancelled due to weather). Meet Your Sewing Machine — AGE 11 and up Tuesdays, February 28, March 14 (cancelled), March 28, April 11, 6:00 p.m…. Read More

Meet Your Sewing Machine

Meet Your Sewing Machine — AGE 11 and up Tuesdays, February 28, March 14 (cancelled), March 28, April 11, 6:00 p.m. Want to learn the basics of sewing? Bring your sewing machine, with its manual (if you have… Read More

Spin Art on the Back Deck

Try out our hand-built spin art bicycle or a smaller spin art machine and create unique, colorful designs.

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

Joy of Nature with CCNS Ranger Rebecca

What does Rebecca have in her magic bag? We’re not sure, but it’s bound to surprise and inspire joy. This hands-on program melds nature and art, with a dab of mindfulness to help us remember to slow down… Read More

Origami with Lisa Corfman

Experiment with paper with the technique of paperfolding called origami. Learn some tricks and techniques while you fold your own unique origami. Come and have fun!

Felting: Book Covers!

Create a felted cover for your own personal book/journal, which will be provided. For ages 6 and up. Space is limited, please sign up.

Mr. Vinny—The Bubble Guy

Using giant bubble wands he designed himself, The Bubble Guy will travel around the back lawn making bubbles, answering questions, and offering some fun activities.    

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

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

Fun Sewing Workshop for Kids

FUN SEWING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS with Nola Glatzel At this workshop, kids will learn basic sewing and embroidery techniques while designing and creating their own pillows or stuffed animals. For ages 6 and up. Space is limited, please… Read More

Weaving Workshop for Kids

Learn a simple of weaving, using recycled materials, with local legend Rudelle Falkenburg. Ages 6 and older. Two sessions: February 19 and February 22. Space is limited—please sign up for one or both.

Weaving Workshop for Kids

Learn a simple of weaving, using recycled materials, with local legend Rudelle Falkenburg. Ages 6 and older. Two sessions: February 19 and February 22. Space is limited—please sign up for one or both.

Drop-In Holiday Craft Table

We will provide supplies to make your own unique cards and/or ornaments for any holiday.

Make Your Own Hula Hoop

Join Todd and Zeno Schwebel who will provide all the supplies and expertise needed to make and decorate your own unique hula hoop.

Halloween Party with Amazing Animal Ambassadors

Halloween Party with the Amazing Animal Ambassadors! Saturday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.–noon This will be a live animal show, including a unique variety of animals and even insects from around the world. During the 10:00–11:00 a.m. presentation, audience… Read More

Spin Art on the Back Deck

Try out our hand-built spin art bicycle or a smaller spin art machine and create unique, colorful designs.

Make Your Own Musical Instruments

In this drop-in workshop, kids will have the opportunity to make, decorate, and play a variety of musical instruments utilizing basic household items.  For ages 5 and up.  

Beach Creatures! with CCNS Ranger Rebecca

Come make some Beach Creature Art  with Ranger Rebecca. We will learn about the creatures of the beach, do beach creature yoga, play a beach creature running game and create a collage of what lives on the beach. Every… Read More

Kindness Rocks with Jennifer Stratton

Expressive and creative art educator Jennifer Stratton will provide rocks for kids and adults to create with. There will be paint and markers to make your own “Kindness Rock,” or anything else. While waiting for those to dry… Read More

Make Your Own Pool Noodle Toys

Using pool noodles, we will make different types of toys, such as rockets and tennis rackets. These toys can be used outside and in the pool, but they are also indoor-friendly for those rainy days!

Family Movie & Craft: COCO

Watch COCO on our big screen and make some fun crafts. Popcorn will be served.  •  Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary… Read More

Family Fun Makerspace: Art Bots

MAKE AN ART BOT! What if you could build a robot that creates its own art? In this project, you will create your own Art Bot, a robot with markers for “legs” that wobbles across a piece of… Read More

Makerspace: L.E.D. Valentine’s Day Cards

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 7-12. Space is limited: please sign up for individual for all sessions. L.E.D. VALENTINE’S DAY… Read More

Family Movie & Craft: DESPICABLE ME 3

Despicable Me 3 Movie and Craft Watch the movie from our new projector and make your own minion. Hot apple cider and popcorn will be served.  • Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters, and the Minions are back in… Read More

Family Movie & Craft: THE LORAX

The Lorax Movie and Craft Saturday, December 30, 10:30 a.m. – noon Watch the movie from our new projector and make your own Lorax. Hot apple cider and popcorn will be served.  • A 12-year-old boy searches for… Read More

Family Movie & Craft: STICK MAN

Watch the movie from our new projector and make your own Stick Man. Hot apple cider and popcorn will be served.  • Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children… Read More

Ornamental Crafts for the Holidays

Drop in to make some holiday crafts!

Decorative Crafts for a Festive Table

Come make festive decorations for your holiday table!

Pine Cone Flower Wreaths Workshop

Come make a pine cone flower wreath for the holidays with Joyce Mathews! Ages 8 and up. Please sign up.

Spin Art on the Back Deck

Try out our hand-built spin art bicycle or a smaller spin art machine and create unique, colorful designs.

Cape Cod National Seashore: Build Your Own Park!

Build Your Own Park! With Cape Cod National Seashore’s Ranger Anna Ranger Anna will help us build our miniature parks using a variety of materials. We will talk about what types of different resources can be in parks,… Read More

3-D Felted Animals with Janice Redman

Create your own 3-D felted animals with sculptor Janice Redman using raw dyed wool and pipe cleaners. They could be farm animals or fantastic beasts, it’s up to you! For ages 6 and up. Please sign up.  

4-H Coastal Connections: Venomous Sea Creatures

Some sea creatures have developed particularly lethal forms of defense. Learn about some venomous marine animals and participate in making one of your own.  

Fairy or Nature Houses with Jennifer Stratton

Expressive and creative art educator Jennifer Stratton will help you create your own fairy and nature houses. We’ll also talk about what it may take for each of us to “build a better world.”

4-H Coastal Connections – Dolphins

Learn about these beloved members of the marine mammal group, which includes killer whales and pilot whales. Children can also create a dolphin craft to take home.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Party

Join us for a party to celebrate twenty years of Harry Potter!! More to come on this event.

Build a Better World: Summer Reading Program Opening Celebration

Come to the Summer Reading Program opening celebration! Join us any time between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. to pick up your reading log, learn about this year’s theme, Build a Better World, experience the work of David Macaulay,… Read More

Make a Fleece Pillow

Make a Fleece Pillow Drop-in to make a no-sew fleece pillow to take home or to donate to a local nursing home.

Drop-In Card Making for All Ages

Drop-In Card Making for All Ages Lots of supplies will be available to create your own unique creation.

STORYTIME CANCELLED

Storytime CANCELLED on February 9

Crochet with Amber Gong

Crochet with Amber Gong Learn from the beginning or practice crocheting new creations with Nauset High School senior, Amber Gong. For ages 8 and up.     

Maker Session: Stuffed Creatures

Jody Johnson will help kids 8 and up make stuffed sock creatures! No sewing–or a little if you want to! Bring your own stray socks and gloves, or use ours.  

Maker Session : DIY T-Shirt Workshop

Maggie will help kids 7 and up re-purpose a Truro T-Shirt. Shirts donated by Sue and Dick Seed. Please sign up.  

Halloween Party with Creepy Crawlie Animals

Halloween Party with the Animal World Experience: Creepy Crawlies! Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.–noon From 10:00–11:00 a.m., Animal World Experience will bring plenty of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs to help us learn about all things that slither, creep,… Read More

Crochet with Amber Gong

Crochet with Amber Gong Learn from the beginning or practice crocheting new creations with Nauset High School senior, Amber Gong. For ages 8 and up.     

Makers’ Session: Truro T-Shirt Bags

Makers’ Session: Truro T-Shirt Bags Make a unique bag using a Truro T-shirt, donated by Sue and Dick Seed.

Crochet with Amber Gong

Crochet with Amber Gong Learn from the beginning or practice crocheting new creations with Nauset High School senior, Amber Gong. For ages 8 and up.     

Crochet Small Stuffed Animals with Amber Gong

Crochet small stuffed animals with Nauset High School senior Amber Gong.  Two project options are shown here!  Ages 7 and up; please sign up.     

Makers’ Session: Mosaics with Jody Johnson

Makers’ Session: Mosaics with Jody Johnson Create your own mosaic on wood with natural materials. Please sign up.