Eastham Public Library Events

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.  The public are welcome to attend!

Weird Ocean Life with Dr. Agnes Mittermayr

More info TBA

Master Gardeners Drop In Hours

Local Master Gardeners will answer questions about gardening, plants, natives, composting, ticks, why your tomatoes aren’t producing, soil samples, what to do about the bunnies, and much more! No reservations needed. They will be waiting for you at a table in the main lobby. Come with questions, leave with green-thumb answers :)

Story Time

Join us for Storytime - every Thursday at 10:30am!  Storytime will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Storytime may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact the library at (508) 240-5950.

Tie Dye Night

Join us on Tuesday August 27th from 5 to 7pm for Tie Dye Night ! Kids and families are welcome to come tie dye t-shirts, bandanas, + socks! Materials will be provided while supplies last or feel free to bring your own shirt! Participants will have the opportunity to have their creation displayed at the Eastham Public Library’s WEARABLE ART show in September! Brought to you by the Eastham Public Library Art Committee, Eastham Recreation Department, and Friends of the Eastham Public Library.  No registration is required.

Writing Group

Join us for an informal Generative Writing Group lead by our staff librarian, Corey. Each meeting will consists of prompts for those who want them for their fiction/non-fiction/poetry. All are welcome to stop by for some quality writing time. Follow the prompts, work on your novel, write what poems are speaking to you...do whatever you want! We support it!   Meets each Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from 11-12:15.

Saturday Build + Play

Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoon? Join us anytime between 1-3pm on Saturday for a little craft and building with Legos, available in the Children's Program Room.  This is not a drop off program. No registration is required.   Program runs: August 22nd, August 29th, Sept 5th

Art Committee Put Up/Tear Down

Time reserved in the Greg Turner Room to put up and break down art exhibits.

Art Committee Put Up/Tear Down

Time reserved in the Greg Turner Room to put up and break down art exhibits.

Online Author Talks: September

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787 Tuesday, September 1st 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Fantastic Reads Book Group

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for our Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror book group led by staff librarian Corey Farrenkopf. Each month we will read and discuss a different novel or short story collection from these three genres, often talking about the craft of writing in addition to the stories! This group is open to anyone 16 and up. We will be reading mostly adult titles. Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Books will be availible to pick up at the Library a month before the next reading. At the moment, this group is full, but please feel free to email to get on the wait list! To sign up, email crfarrenkopf@clamsnet.org. Spaces are limited.

Short Story discussion

Story Time

Join us for Storytime - every Thursday at 10:30am!  Storytime will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Storytime may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact the library at (508) 240-5950.

Friends of the Eastham Library monthly meeting

For more information contact  Debbie Abbott at djabbott@comcast.net

COA Exercise Class

Zumba/Dance and Chair Yoga   Call the Council on Aging (COA) for any questions and to register:  774-801-3151

Poetry Roundtable

Come join our Poetry Roundtable! Bring written work to share out loud with discussion to follow.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror Short Story Group

We read short stories together. It's fun. At the moment, the group is full, but if you are interested please email Corey at crfarrenkopf@clamsnet.org

Read to Dogs

Writing Group

Join us for an informal Generative Writing Group lead by our staff librarian, Corey. Each meeting will consists of prompts for those who want them for their fiction/non-fiction/poetry. All are welcome to stop by for some quality writing time. Follow the prompts, work on your novel, write what poems are speaking to you...do whatever you want! We support it!   Meets each Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from 11-12:15.

Saturday Build + Play

Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoon? Join us anytime between 1-3pm on Saturday for a little craft and building with Legos, available in the Children's Program Room.  This is not a drop off program. No registration is required.   Program runs: August 22nd, August 29th, Sept 5th

Rise & Shine

Join Meghan on Tuesday mornings at 10:15am for  Rise & Shine ! For babies and toddlers up to 4 years old and their caregivers - start the morning off with a story, songs, a big breath, a big stretch, and some yoga-inspired movement! Program runs September 8th 2026 to May 25th 2027. No Registration Required.

Open Mic Night: Fall

Join Eastham Library for an Open Mic Night! There will be 12 6 minute slots open to performers. Sign ups will be open at the beginning of the program. We welcome all musicians, poets, writers, stand-up comedians, dancers, etc to perform! All are welcome. And don’t forget, we need a great audience for these acts, so feel free to stop by and just watch and hang out.

Online Author Talk: Daniel Kraus

Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus 2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Short Story discussion

Story Time

Join us for Storytime - every Thursday at 10:30am!  Storytime will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Storytime may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact the library at (508) 240-5950.

Curious Readers Book Club

Calling all bookworms ages 8-12, join us for our  Curious Readers Book Club ! We meet once a month for a book discussion and fun activities.  Registration is Requested. Drop ins are welcome too! Books for each month will be available for check out at the children's room desk, just ask a librarian! Save the Date for Upcoming Meetings this Fall:  Thursday September 10th 5-6pm -- Book:    Firefly Summer  by Morgan Matson Thursday October 8th 5-6pm -- Book:   TBD Thursday November 12th 5-6pm -- Book:   TBD No Meeting in December! We will start up again in January!

Going to Greece: A Librarian's Experience Abroad

Join Library Director Melanie McKenzie as she recounts her trip to Santorini & Athens during the fall of 2022. She will discuss personal recommendations and highlights from her trips. Time will be left at the end for questions.

COA Exercise Class

Zumba/Dance and Chair Yoga   Call the Council on Aging (COA) for any questions and to register:  774-801-3151

Writing Group

Join us for an informal Generative Writing Group lead by our staff librarian, Corey. Each meeting will consists of prompts for those who want them for their fiction/non-fiction/poetry. All are welcome to stop by for some quality writing time. Follow the prompts, work on your novel, write what poems are speaking to you...do whatever you want! We support it!   Meets each Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from 11-12:15.

Rise & Shine

Join Meghan on Tuesday mornings at 10:15am for  Rise & Shine ! For babies and toddlers up to 4 years old and their caregivers - start the morning off with a story, songs, a big breath, a big stretch, and some yoga-inspired movement! Program runs September 8th 2026 to May 25th 2027. No Registration Required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Join us for our first Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Test your puzzling skills against the clock and other puzzlers. Teams of 4 will compete for the title of best puzzler in Eastham. Either sign up your whole team or join one of the teams that isn't full already. We will be using 500 piece puzzles. The time limit will be 1.5 hours. Sign up today to secure your spot!

Short Story discussion

Story Time

Join us for Storytime - every Thursday at 10:30am!  Storytime will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Storytime may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact the library at (508) 240-5950.

Third Thursday Book Group

COA Exercise Class

Zumba/Dance and Chair Yoga   Call the Council on Aging (COA) for any questions and to register:  774-801-3151

Poetry Roundtable

Come join our Poetry Roundtable! Bring written work to share out loud with discussion to follow.  Maximum 12 participants to ensure there is time for everyone to read and discuss.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror Short Story Group

We read short stories together. It's fun. At the moment, the group is full, but if you are interested please email Corey at crfarrenkopf@clamsnet.org

Writing Group

Join us for an informal Generative Writing Group lead by our staff librarian, Corey. Each meeting will consists of prompts for those who want them for their fiction/non-fiction/poetry. All are welcome to stop by for some quality writing time. Follow the prompts, work on your novel, write what poems are speaking to you...do whatever you want! We support it!   Meets each Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from 11-12:15.