Boston History in Poetry Noah Webster describes poetry as a literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas using distinctive style and rhythm, poems collectively or as a genre of literature.... (more)

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore, present author Peter Abrahams on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. This talk features the newest title in his Chet & Bernie series (under the pen name of Spencer Quinn), Cat on a Hot Tin Woof, followed by a book sale and signing. Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-award winning author of 49 novels, including The Right Side, The Fan, Oblivion, and the Echo Falls series for younger readers.... (more)

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer- led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both.... (more)

Stephen Orr is an author and past editor from Better Homes and Gardens shares insights on his new book "The Gardener's MIndset" (more)

WFL’s volunteer-led book club’s May selection is The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly. All are welcome to join on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women in this spectacular novel inspired by true events, from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls. “A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension .... (more)

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released title Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore.... (more)

The Edward Gorey House Book Club meets once a month— both online and in person— to discuss a curated selection of books Edward Gorey enjoyed, hated, or cast his thoughts upon at one point or another. Attendance is limited to 20 bookish sorts per group for optimal quarreling.... (more)

Each month, The Edward Gorey House Book Club meets — at the House and in an online setting — to discuss some of Gorey’s favorite authors and his literary influences. Attendance is limited to 20 bookish sorts per group for optimal quarreling.... (more)

The Osterville Village Library welcomes James Cote, owner of Osterville Mercantile, as this week’s featured Community Reader for our ever popular Children’s Story Time! Saturday June 6th at 10am in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Room at the Osterville Village Library. For more information on how you can become a community reader for the Osterville Village Library, please reach out to Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757 (more)

The Osterville Village Library is honored to welcome author Michelle Ferguson with an author talk presentation on Friday June 12th at 2pm in the Main Meeting Room. Author, Speaker, and Gratitude-Centered Transition Coach devoted to helping people navigate grief, life after loss, and the profound transitions that reshape their identity and future.... (more)