Local historian and author Paul Chesbro will lead an engaging history presentation focused on the village of Osterville, Massachusetts, exploring its rich heritage and evolution over time. Paul will guide the audience through key chapters in Osterville’s development, including the rise of its maritime legacy —highlighting the world- renowned Crosby Yacht Yard, known for building traditional catboats and Wianno class sailboats that have become synonymous with the area’s nautical identity. Along with vivid descriptions of 19th- and early 20th-century community life and industry, Chesbro illustrates how Osterville evolved from an oyster- harvesting settlement into a cherished coastal village with deep local traditions and historical landmarks.... (more)

Demystifying Health Care Proxies & Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) "Ensuring that your ongoing health care and end-of-life wishes are honored" Join Dr. Sarah Todd to talk about how to get the most out of your options at the end of life.... (more)

Explore the art of Cellphoneography with portrait and fine art photographer David Mullen! The best camera is the one you have with you! And the best darkroom is the one you have with you! In this talk we’ll look at basics of good photographic composition, then take a tour through two post- processing apps that every cellphoneographer should be using: Lightroom Mobile and Snapseed.... (more)

She performs one woman shows around the world, and we are so happy to welcome the return of the talented Sheryl Faye, portraying Amelia Earhart! “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation” will take place Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m.... (more)

Daniel Fornari, Emeritus Research Scholar - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Earth's interior is a furnace. The magma, or melted rock, in Earth's mantle rises to the planet's surface at volcanoes, which depending on their location can be modestly 'well-behaved' or can erupt explosively.... (more)

America 250 Series In Person & Livestreamed Battle of Lexington and Concord & the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Presented by Dr. Jerry Newcombe Join us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God's miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence.... (more)

Bird observation isn’t about chasing rarities — it’s about awareness. Growing up in the woods and marshes of South Chatham, Kimberly Robbins learned to pay attention long before she ever picked up a camera.... (more)

Join Mass Audubon at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis to learn about wildlife over delicious local beverages during our annual Wildlife on Tap Lecture Series. This four-part event offers engaging presentations by experts, highlighting recent discoveries and local insights in a warm and welcoming setting.... (more)

Discover the fascinating world of birds—and how you can help protect them —by soaring into a full day of feathered fun at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor activities designed for all ages and experience levels. Watch a bird banding demonstration to see how scientists safely capture, band, and release migratory songbirds as part of a long-standing effort to monitor bird populations on Cape Cod.... (more)

Please welcome Coinfully Cofounder Debbie Wilkes to the Osterville Village Library as she presents a thrilling numismatics program regarding the 1913 Liberty Head Walton Nickel! This coin raked in more than three million dollars at auction…But the reasons why are just incredible! The story of the Walton Nickel is steeped in mystery and intrigue and this is a program you wont want to miss! Saturday April 18th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room at the Osterville Village Library. 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)