Celebrate Earth Day with Truro Climate Action Committee

Event poster with big sunflowers.

We’ll begin by reading All of Me Is Nature: Exploring My Five Senses Outside by Ashley Renee Jefferson followed by a scavenger hunt created by Lili Flanders of the Truro Climate Action Committee based on that book. Then… Read More

PJ Storytime with Julie Stepanek

Bring along a stuffed animal or two and sing to them sleep with some fun songs led by Julie and her wonderful ukulele! PJs are optional.

Sea Turtles with Wellfleet Audubon

Join Massachusetts Audubon educators to learn all about sea turtles! We’ll explore a sea turtle’s life cycle, their special adaptations, and understand what we can find right here on Cape Cod in certain times of the year. Students… Read More

Halloween Party for All Ages

Sing Me A Story

Educational Workshop for Caregivers, Teachers, and children Sing Me A Story is a workshop for children and caregivers facilitated by singer/songwriter, Emilia Dahlin. Learn how singing supports the whole child and the aquisi-tion of early literacy skills while… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids at the Library

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

TCS Readers Theater

Truro Central School’s Readers Theater presents “The Four Little Pigs”

Watercolor Art Classes with Miriam Dretler

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The lessons will include: Working with washes in watercolor.  Wet paint dry paint on wet or dry paper and discovering watercolor. Discovering your unique voice with color and… Read More

Watercolor Art Classes with Miriam Dretler

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The lessons will include: Working with washes in watercolor.  Wet paint dry paint on wet or dry paper and discovering watercolor. Discovering your unique voice with color and… Read More

Watercolor Art Classes with Miriam Dretler

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The lessons will include: Working with washes in watercolor.  Wet paint dry paint on wet or dry paper and discovering watercolor. Discovering your unique voice with color and… Read More

Family Day at the Truro Meeting House

This program is at the Truro Meeting House Co-sponsored with the Friends of the Truro Meeting House Historian Carlotta Zilliax will share her knowledge of the history and renovation of this lovely church and historic graveyard. Sailors’ songs… Read More

Summer Reading Kick-Off with Truro Recreation

Robert the Guitar Guy

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. His captivating… Read More

Find Your Voice with Julie Stepanek & her Ukulele

FIND YOUR VOICE with Julie Stepanek and her Ukulele A participatory music program featuring chants, call & responses, and singable songs!

Messages to the Land

Elements and Environment of the Outer Cape with Truro Climate Action Committee! Join us for a creative action art and writing workshop co-sponsored by the library and the Truro Climate Action Committee! CAC vice-chair Lili Flanders and her… Read More

Artist’s America with Michael Albert

An Artist’s America with Michael Albert A Modern Pop Art Experience & Collage workshop using recycled cereal boxes for kids and caregivers includes Artist talk, Hands On Collage workshop, and Free Poster Giveaway & Signings.

Shark Tagging & Tracking with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

Shark Tagging and Tracking with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy The focus of this program is on technology and current tagging that is taking place off Cape Cod. Students learn about what a shark workup is and what research… Read More

Shark Biology with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

Introduction to Shark Biology with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Students will assemble a life-size puzzle of a juvenile white shark and a life-size puzzle of an adult white shark. Students will then discuss how sharks grow and change… Read More

The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day

Pamela Means presents The Power of The Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day. Part-performance and mini-presentation, this family-friendly public event will explore the origin stories and lineages of protest songs, how their meanings and effects continue… Read More

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-Up

moon and stuffed animals with stars

Pick up your stuffed animals and find out what adventures they had a night in the library! For ages 9 and under.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off

moon and stuffed animals with stars

Bring a stuffed animal (maybe not your favorite) to listen to some bedtime stories, eat some pizza, and tuck then in to spend the night at the library. For ages 9 and under. Please call the library to… Read More

Whale Tails of a Provincetown Vlogger

Provincetown Vlogger, Marko (@rotaryline) Learn about working on a Dolphin Whale Watch boat. See how to make videos and create and manage a YouTube channel. Watch a few video clips and learn how you can tell stories with… Read More

Sea Turtles with Wellfleet Audubon

Join Massachusetts Audubon educators to learn all about sea turtles! We’ll explore a sea turtle’s life cycle, their special adaptations, and understand what we can find right here on Cape Cod in certain times of the year. Students… 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

Halloween Party for All Ages

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

Special Storytime with Local Author Lissy Perna

Followed by a craft activity! Lissy Perna is a local to Cape Cod. Growing up in Brewster and now raising her own family on Cape, Perna explored the trails of Cape since she was a child and has… 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

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

Free Lunches for Kids

Lunches will be provided for children up to 18 years old by Food for Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston. This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed in the morning… Read More

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.

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

SUSPENDED: Amazing Animal Ambassadors

Join us for a live animal show presented by local expert Bethany Jakubson. Meet representatives from the natural world and learn about the habitats they come from and why they are important. During the presentation, you will have… Read More

Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON

Join us for a family movie! Popcorn and apple cider will be served. A modern Mark Twain style adventure story, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON tells the story of Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who… Read More

Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD

Join us for a family movie! Popcorn and apple cider will be served. Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever—High School…. Read More

Halloween Dance Party!

The Friends of the Truro Library presents A Halloween Dance Party! Come dance at the Library with DJ Beth O’Rourke, and enjoy activities and snacks throughout the main space. Get down, get loud–no shushing in the house! Boogie… Read More

A Battle At Kruger Lake with Jere Miller

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

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.

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

Families Learn Ukulele with Julie Stepanek

Julie arrives with 25 ukuleles to teach beginner ukulele followed by a strum along of easy songs.

Families Learn Ukulele with Julie Stepanek

Julie arrives with 25 ukuleles to teach beginner ukulele followed by a strum along of easy songs.

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!

Families Learn Ukulele with Julie Stepanek

Julie arrives with 25 ukuleles to teach beginner ukulele followed by a strum along of easy songs.

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.    

Rockets! with NASA Solar System Ambassador Don German

Learn more about why and how we went to the moon 50 years ago this July 20. NASA Ambassador Don German will share model rockets, followed by launching your own rocket on the back lawn. Image Credits: NASA… Read More

Fun with STEAM and Lucy Gilmore

One and a half hours of action-packed, discovery-based stations geared for children ages 3–8 (supervised younger and older siblings are welcome to this family program). All children need to be accompanied by a supervising adult; many of the… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Enjoy the Night Sky, Second Seating–with Boston Museum of Science

Discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Using our portable planetarium, we take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, and provide useful tips on how you can navigate the… Read More

Enjoy the Night Sky, First Seating–with Boston Museum of Science

Discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Using our portable planetarium, we take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, and provide useful tips on how you can navigate the… 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

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

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

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

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

Family Movie: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS

Join us for a family movie! Pretzels and cider will be served. The magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a… Read More

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.

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

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.

Special Guests! WENDY WATSON stories!

Cammie, Clyde, and Tom Watson will read stories by the late, great children’s book author and illustrator Wendy Watson.

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

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Free Lunch for Kids

The Truro Public Library is pleased to join other local community institutions this summer who provide free lunches for all children 18 years and under through Food For Kids.  This open, drop-in program offers a nutritious meal, fresh-packed… Read More

Outdoor Water Games (weather permitting)

If the weather cooperates, we’ll have goofy, wet fun outside behind the Library.

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

Edible Insects at the Library!

Larry Dapsis, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Entomologist, will educate us about Entomophagy and then we can sample some bugs! But don’t fill up too much to eat your “Free Lunch for Kids” at 11:30!