Join the Osterville Village Library as we welcome Jessica Sheppard presenting 'Jaws, Claws, and Brains'. Discover who shares the shallow waters of the lovely Cape beaches. We all love to splash and play at the shore - find out about the 'real locals' in depth! Current research, numbers, conservation efforts and safety tips will de discussed.... (more)

Boston Bruins Mascot BLADES will be visiting the Osterville Village Library! Get your picture taken with Blades and get ready to collect the hottest autograph in town! Blades will be at the OVL on Tuesday July 15th at 11:30am. The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth to encourage kids and teens to keep reading over the summer.... (more)

Come meet Salt, the 45 foot inflatable whale on the Calvin C Gould Library Green at the Osterville Village Library on Wednesday July 16th from 9:30am - 1:00pm. You'll be able to explore inside and there will be a fun children's story time and hands on activities! For more information, please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757 See you at the OVL! (more)

Come learn about reptiles, mammals, birds and more from Bethany of Amazing Animal Ambassadors. Bethany has been working with wildlife for over 18 years and has a Bachelor of science in Captive Wildlife Care and Education. Amazing Animal Ambassadors takes in rescued animals as either injured wildlife unable to be released back into the wild, or as illegal or unwanted exotic pets.... (more)

The Cape Cod National Seashore visits the Osterville Village Library with this fun Children's program all about herring and eels! Play a fun game recreating the journey of Herring! Learn about the Herring that return to the Cape Cod rivers and ponds every spring! And a Children’s Story time about Ollie the Eel who has the opposite life of a herring! Learn about Catadromous and Anadromous fish! This program will take place on Wednesday July 30th at 11am in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children's Room For more information on this program please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757 (more)

We've all heard the rumors or tales of wolves on Cape Cod. Is there a higher degree of Eastern Wolf on the Cape? Let's find out in this exciting program "Exploring the Eastern Coyote/Eastern Wolf on Cape Cod" with Peter Trull.... (more)

Gary Bowden, Resident of Orleans, Master Gardener and Co-Founder of the Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod will speak on how we can create pollinator- friendly habitats in our own space. Whether you have an acre or just a balcony, native plants in our garden beds and even containers can welcome pollinators, create habitat for their reproduction, require little maintenance, and provide multi-season interest and enjoyment.... (more)

Smokey Bear will be at the Osterville Village Library for a FUN Children's Story Time! Learn how YOU can prevent Wildfires! Friday August 1st at 10am in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children's Room at the Osterville Village Library For more information you can contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe2clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757 (more)

Learn about some of the history and symbolism of the National Park Service and also more specific information about planning your visit to Cape Cod National Seashore. John Hanlon from the Cape Cod National Seashore will be here at the Osterville Village Library talking about our picturesque coastline in this exciting program Saturday August 2nd at 11am. This program will take place in the Main Meeting Room at the OVL For more information or to register for this event, please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757 (more)

This program will show, through discussion and vivid photographs, the relationship between commercial fishing, expanding Gray Seal populations, and the occurrence of Great White Sharks along the beaches of Cape Cod and the northeast coast.... (more)