Children’s Community Garden
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… Read More
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-Up
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
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
Birds & Seeds with CCNS Ranger!
Join us and Sustainable CAPE at the Children’s Community Garden to learn about Cape Cod birds and how gardens help feed and attract them. We will also collect mature seeds for next year’s gardens! Parents and caretakers… 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
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
Winter Music Series. BLACK WHYDAH TRIO
Black Whydah Trio—Irish Folk Instrumental Black Whydah Trio, from the Lower Cape, is a lively multi-instrumental group whose members include Jean Sagara, John Best, and Ellen Sullivan. They play an assortment of instruments, including cello, violin, guitar, mandolin,… Read More
Winter Music Series. CROWES PASTURE: MONIQUE BYRNE & ANDY ROGOVIN
Crowes Pasture: Monique Byrne & Andy Rogovin—Acoustic Contemporary Folk Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery, and celebration of life. Their tightly blended vocal harmonies are… Read More
Winter Music Series. FRED FRIED, PEGGY GERBER, MICHAEL RYLE: JAZZICAL CATS
Fred Fried, Peggy Gerber, Michael Ryle: Jazzical Cats—Lively Jazz Experience lively jazz with three musicians whose backgrounds and experience range from roadhouse to the concert hall, who believe that music lies beyond category and genre, and for whom… 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
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: 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
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: 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
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
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
Frank Poranski and Lary Chaplan are Broadway Central – Winter Music Series
Frank, vocals, and guitar, has been performing on Cape Cod for the last twenty years as a solo artist, as part of Frank and Chev, with the Pollyannas, backing Tianna Esperanza. and more. Lary Chaplan, violin, began his… Read More
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
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
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.
A Lesson in Mixing and Creating Colors with Kenneth Hawkey
With this project we will be following this summer’s library theme—OUTER SPACE! Learn about the planets, while practicing some art skills! Using a reference image of each planet, the class will create a grid and within each grid,… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
Magic of Steel – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!
A FREE concert on the back deck of the Truro Library. The finale in a wonderful summer series created by the Truro Concert Committee! Celebrate the near-end of summer at the Truro Library!
Chandler Travis Philharmonic – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the 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… 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
The Mostly Celtic Quartet – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!
Denya LeVine and Julie Charland are Cape Cod favorites! Join us on the back deck at the Truro Public Library for their Celtic-themed, original set, including songs that may be new to you. Denya and Julie have been… Read More
Ted DeColo & Andy Solberg – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!
“The Ted DeColo- Andy Solberg jazz group had it’s beginnings on Cape Cod with the formation of the trio ensemble Traces. With Ted on reeds, Andy on strings and Dan Moore on keyboards we performed extensively on the… Read More
Zoë Lewis – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the 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
Toast and Jam with Tim Dickey – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the Library!
Toast and Jam writes and performs original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing, and more. Tim Dickey Julie Charland Laird Boles Alice Malone
The Grab Brothers – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the 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
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.
New Beach Band – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the 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
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.
The Rip-It Ups – Truro Concerts on the Green is now at the 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 at… Read More
Jumanji Summer Reading Kick-off Party!
Get your Summer Reading on with crafts, games, and giveaways! Pick up your Libraries Rock! reading log and grab some books and summer reading lists.
Whales off Cape Cod’s Shore
Whales off Cape Cod’s Shore with Ranger Benjamin Through hands on learning with whale skulls, vertebra, faux teeth, and baleen, students will learn the differences between toothed and baleen whales. Taking on the role of scientists, students will… Read More
CANCELLED Improvisation: A Special Family Workshop Series
Improvisation: A Special Family Workshop Series Saturday, April 7 and Saturday, April 14, 1:00 p.m. April 14 session is cancelled. The Truro Public Library presents “Improvisation,” a special family workshop series with John Shuman for children 10 years… Read More
An Evening of Mime for the Whole Family
A unique family event! Abbey Koutnik, a performer and teacher, will give a “talk” about mime, the silent art form. The program will include skits, techniques, and voluntary audience participation. Find out how to do the invisible box… Read More
Daddy-O! – Winter Music Series
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
Michael Holt – Winter Music Series
Michael Holt has toured North America and Europe twenty times and released ten albums of his music. He puts on a spontaneous, one-man variety show using multiple instruments, moods, and characters. He weaves covers of Debussy, Dylan, Dizzy… 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
Jordan Renzi & Mike Machaby – Winter Music Series
Influenced by artists like Eva Cassidy, Bob Dylan, Laura Marling and Norah Jones “Featherbed Lane” showcases Jordan’s soulful voice and sensitive song-writing style. In January 2014, Jordan landed an invitation to perform at Boston Mayor Walsh’s Inaugural Gala… Read More
Makerspace: Fun With LittleBits
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 or all sessions. FUN WITH LITTLEBITS… Read More
Schultze-Ericsson Cello Duo – Winter Music Series
“Elizabeth Schultze and Bo Ericsson have played many concerts all over the Cape since moving here in 1991. Schultze is a member of Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, and Ericsson is a former member. Ericsson, a native of Sweden,… Read More
Makerspace: Make-Your-Own Puzzles
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 or all sessions. MAKE-YOUR-OWN PUZZLES Create… Read More
Monica Rizzio – Winter Music Series
The locals call someone who moves to Cape Cod but was not born there a Washashore. In Texas, a young girl barrel-raced on Pleasant Valley Ranch and had never seen the ocean. So when Monica Rizzio crossed over… Read More
Makerspace: Balloon Car Design Challenge
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 or all sessions. BALLOON CAR DESIGN… Read More
Denya LeVine & Julie Charland – Winter Music Series
Denya LeVine and Julie Charland are Cape Cod favorites! Join us at the Truro Public Library for their Irish-themed, original set, including songs that may be new to you. Denya and Julie have been performing across the Cape… Read More
Makerspace: Mousetrap Catapults
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 or all sessions. MOUSETRAP CATAPULTS See… Read More
Makerspace: Bristlebots
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 or all sessions. BRISTLEBOTS!!! Make a… Read More
Zoë Lewis – Winter Music Series
Zoë Lewis plays gypsy jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! WINNER of the Colorado Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Troubadour Award in 2003, NEW FOLK WINNER 2002 at… Read More
Songs from the British Invasion – Winter Music Series
Dan Cuetara’s new band, “Read More Books” will be playing at the Truro Public Library December 30th. We will be playing a stand up acoustic set of British Invasion songs similar to the set Cuetara’s previous band “Eat… Read More
Why We Need Beach-Combers: Beach Cleanups for a Purpose
We welcome Emily Beebe and Carol Harris to present “Why We Need Beach-Combers: Beach Cleanups for a Purpose.” This all-ages, interactive presentation about marine debris will demonstrate how beach-combing can make a difference. The Town of Truro and the… Read More
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.
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
Under One Sky: A Song and Story Celebration –with Davis Bates
At the Truro Community Center The Truro Public Library, the Truro Council on Aging, and the Truro Department of Recreation will celebrate the diverse heritage of the New England region and April school vacation with a performance by… Read More
Basic Gardening Q&A, Succulent Transplant Activity
A Basic Gardening Q&A with Cynthia Lindgren, Children’s Community Garden Instructor, and volunteer Russ Cherry. Enjoy a free Zebra Haworthia succulent transplant activity. Materials provided, all ages welcome!
Winter Music: The Chandler Travis Three-O
What good is a Three-O with only three people? Chandler Travis is joined by like-minded, talented, and enthusiastic partners John Clark (string bass) and Berke “Rev. Earl Speedway” McKelvey (keyboard, sax, clarinet), along with The Valet, vocalist Fred… Read More
Winter Music Series: Michael Holt
Toronto-based troubadour Michael Holt has toured North America and Europe over twenty times and released nine albums of his music. He puts on an unpredictable, one-man variety show using multiple instruments, moods, costumes and characters, weaving together covers of Maurice… Read More
Tree Limb Candle Holders: Makers Session with Jody Johnson
Maker Session with Jody Johnson Tree Limb Candle Holders Use hand tools, including a drill, to create a unique candle holder. For ages 9 and up. Please sign up.
Winter Music Series: Steppin’ Over the Moon
Come enjoy a swing band featuring Lou Roy of Eastham (mando, fiddle, drums and vocals); Kenny Kline of Woods Hole (guitar and vocals); Roe Osbourne of Harwich (bass and vocals); Richard Gregory-Allen from Marston’s Mills (mandola, fiddle and… Read More
Winter Music Series: Gregg Sullivan
Gregg Sullivan, a solo guitarist and a teaching artist at the Cape Conservatory, will play classic rock here at the Library! A former member of jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, Sullivan has performed and/or recorded with performers… Read More
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.
Winter Music Series: Creek River String Band
The Creek River String Band delivers an energetic and eclectic mix of bluegrass, country, folk, old-time, Tex-Mex, Celtic, blues and rock. Or as we like to say, fresh-baked roots music. And the members are: Kara Kulpa (Guitar, Mandolin,… Read More
Winter Music Series: Crowes Pasture
Crowes Pasture is the acoustic duo of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin. The duo brings leather-and-lace harmonies to classic and contemporary folk music in a style that draws from old-time and bluegrass traditions, including such artists as Gillian… Read More
Winter Music Series: Kenn Morr Band
The Kenn Morr Band: Alternative Folk/Rock with groovin’ rhythms, unique instrumentation, poetic lyrics and sweet melodies. Critics say the music stays with you upon first-listening. Driven by a trademark (bass) lead vocals (ala Mark Knopfler or Leonard Cohen),… Read More
Winter Music Series: CrabGrass
CrabGrass is comprised of Les Beavan on banjo, Chris Miner on mandolin, Dan Fortier on guitar, and Rick Sweeney on bass. Their sound is a mix of old and new; the shows always entertaining. Thanks to the Friends… Read More
RESCHEDULED Winter Music: The Chandler Travis Three-O
Due to inclement weather, the Chandler Travis Three-O has been rescheduled and will play on March 4. Be cozy, stay safe! What good is a Three-O with only three people? Chandler Travis is joined by like-minded, talented, and… Read More