Cape Cod hosts several dozen river herring runs. Two species of herring swim up the runs in April and May to spawn, then return to the ocean. Scientists believe they’ve been migrating up streams along the Atlantic since long before Cape Cod was scraped up by Ice Age glaciers. The Centerville River is one of the Cape’s runs, and its robust migration has been one of the largest on the Cape in recent years.... (more)

Do you long to travel but don’t have anyone to go with? Today, traveling solo is easier, safer, and more affordable than ever. Learn how small group, women- only adventure travel can foster connections and a new way of seeing the world. (more)

Explore our God-given freedom that everyone can find and live. Free talk presented by a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, Nicole Virgil, CS. Child care provided Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist - Hyannis (more)

Glenn Davis, President of the Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, will be at the Osterville Village Library to give a presentation about ospreys on Cape Cod and their live streaming webcam of an osprey nest at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR).... (more)

Learn about ticks, with ecotoxicologist Blake Dinius speaking at West Falmouth Library, on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30am. Suggested donation of $10. As an extension educator with Plymouth County, Blake offers programs on anything entomology- related, from pollinator gardening to tick bite prevention to guided butterfly walks. Learn about: Mysteries behind tick biology and ecology; History of tick-borne diseases in America from past to present; Empowering protection methods; Simple landscaping tips to prevent bites. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Memorial Weekend 1957, James Peacock stumbled upon the sleepy town of Osterville and never left. Sixty-seven years later, his daughter Joyce has published a memoir of his life. Joyce recounts the story of her father’s life filled with life lessons of hardship, optimism and the power of humor.... (more)

The Vegucator, Anke Rudy, is back at the Osterville Village Library with 'Your Plant-Based Summer: Finding Alternatives for your Summer BBQ'. Making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle doesn't mean giving up the BBQ this summer! Learn with Anke how to enjoy the summer plans without derailing your plant-based lifestyle! Wednesday May 29th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room at The Osterville Village Library (more)

Local author Dan Perdios will be launching his new book 'Rescuing Morgan: Love is Just the Beginning" at the Osterville Village Library on Friday May 31st at 3pm in the Main Meeting Room. Dan Perdios has been fortunate enough to be rescued by four Golden Retrievers.... (more)

Long Lost Manuscript Discovered! Incredible Tale of a Whaler in the South Pacific. Buried at the botton of an old leather trunk, under a child's dancing shoes and a grandfather's WW1 paraphernalia, lay an incredible manuscript.... (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

The John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum will be at The Osterville Village Library presenting a lecture "Presidential Summers: The Kennedys on Cape Cod". The summers were magical. On Friday evenings, President Kennedy would arrive by helicopter on the lawn of the sprawling Kennedy home in Hyannis Port.... (more)

Cape Cod Bike Fit and Be Fit Presents' Basic Bike Maintenance and Roadside Repair' Workshop at The Osterville Village Library. Topics of discussion to include: Maintenance Schedule Selecting and checking tire pressure Removing a wheel Chain Care Fixing a Flat Bring your bikes if you'd like a more hands on workshop. Sunday June 2nd at 1pm at the Osterville Village Library. (more)

The Osterville Village Library is excited to have with us award winning children's book illustrator and embroidery artist, Salley Mavor for an exciting creator talk! Friday June 14th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room For more information on this creator talk 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 lecture is a MUST for coastal living! Are you prepared? This talk will cover how to prepare for storms and other climate events. - How to build an emergency kit - Safety tips for sheltering in place - How to support your family and neighbors before, during, and after a storm - Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs This lecture will take place in the Main Meeting Room at The Osterville Village Library on Saturday June 15th at 1pm.... (more)

Let's Explore Together! Plant Life Cycles and Biological Illustrations with teacher Jessica Sheppard Saturday June 15th at 10am at the Osterville Village Library. This class is $12 and geared towards grades 3- 5.... (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Sue Ferriman Jenkins of Osterville is no stranger to adversity. Having been widowed for the third time, she has experienced her fair share of life's challenges. However, she has emerged from these experiences with an empowering message to share.... (more)

Sue Ferriman Jenkins of Osterville is no stranger to adversity. Having been widowed for the third time, she has experienced her fair share of life's challenges. However, she has emerged from these experiences with an empowering message to share.... (more)

A.D. Metcalfe is a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Grub Street, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Cape Cod Writers Center. She is also a host and co-producer for Books and the World, a cable TV and YouTube program.... (more)

The Osterville Village Library Welcomes The New Bedford Whaling Museum with an exciting lecture "A Day in The Life Of A Whaling Voyage" Topics of discussion to include: A day in the life of a Whaling Voyage: Crews, vessel description, the business, geography, products. We outline and discuss details of the business; New Bedford, Nantucket, arctic whaling, and 20th- century whaling. Sister Sailors : Whaling Wives Baleen and harpoon demonstration included. This talk will be given by docents Captain Michael Taylor and Nancy Gentile. This event will take place on Saturday June 29th at 1pm in The Main Meeting Room at The Osterville Village Library.... (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Let's learn all about recreational shellfishing with BARS, The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shelfishing! The purpose of BARS is to discuss issues relating to recreational shellfishing in the Town of Barnstable and to promote the welfare, propagation, conservation and protection of the existing shellfish habitats.... (more)

The year was 1953. The location- Newport, Rhode Island. The bride wore a dress of ivory tissue silk, with a portrait neckline, fitted bodice, and a bouffant skirt embellished with bands of more than fifty yards of flounces.... (more)

Join celebrated Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Patrick Ahearn for a discussion of his latest book 'History Reinterpreted' which details the dramatic transformation of Duxbury's Myles Standish Hotel into a captivating seaside residence.... (more)

The Osterville Village Library Presents The Cape Cod Author Montage! A tapestry of your favorite Cape Cod authors all under one roof for this exciting event! *Kathy Aspden *Nancy Rubin Stuart *Alyssa Metcalfe *Barbara Struna *Anita Caruso *Iris G.... (more)

Let's Explore Together! Join Jessica Sheppard, teacher naturalist from Let's Explore Together, in learning to identify some of the common seaweeds found along the beaches of Cape Cod. You will feel, smell, (and if you're feeling brave) even eat seaweed! Small "make & take" craft available under the tent - a seaweed pressed bookmark! Thursday July 18th at 10am under the OVL tent on the Calvin C Gould Lawn! For more information about this program visit www.letcapecod.org or contact the Osterville Village Library at (508)428-5757 (more)

The Brewster Historical Society presents “The Gilded Age of Isabella Stewart Gardner.” A talk by Art Historian Mary Woodward. Art Historian Mary Woodward will explore the facets of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s life, friends, travels and collections.... (more)

The Cape has been home to hundreds of popular nightclubs and watering holes over the past hundred years, featuring such timeless drinks as the Cape Codder and the Sea Breeze. From orchestras to digital playlists, the clubs have evolved with the times.... (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

In partnership with The Barnstable Land Trust Author Pamela Lowell will be giving an author talk on her brand new book "My Summer with Ospreys: A Therapist's Journey Toward Hope, Community, and Healing Our Planet". As a trauma specialist, Pamela Lowell expertly guides us to the connections between therapy, the life of an artist, and the natural world as a place of healing.... (more)

Pulitzer prize willing investigative journalist with the Boston Globe, author Stephen Kurkjian will be at the Osterville Village Library presenting "Solving The Lady Of The Dunes'. On becoming Provincetown's lone police detective ten years ago, Meredith Lobur visited the gravesite of the town's most famous murder victim, a woman whose identity had been unknown since her body had been found in 1974 on a lonely stretch of the town's legendary sand dunes, and made a solemn pledge - "I'm going to get you back to your family." It took more than a decade but staying current with the advances in DNA research and using her legal background as well as continuous prodding of the FBI, she was able to assist in finding the woman's identity and reunite the woman's remains with her family. Once her identity became known, more secrets would emerge... Join the Osterville Village Library as we welcome Stephen Kurkjian as he presents this thrilling talk Saturday July 27th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room. Registration strongly suggested.... (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Everybody has a story. It's time to write yours! The Osterville Village Library is hosting a twice monthly Writers' Studio on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome and the events will be available for ZOOM if you cannot attend in person. (more)

Come hear Acclaimed, international Public Speaker, Author and Facilitator on May 3rd, 2015 at the historic Grange Hall in East Sandwich, Cape Cod In 1971, Cindy Barg was told she would never walk again or ever be able to have children after a devastating car accident, killing her father and her family dog.... (more)

Join us at EPOCH Assisted Living of Brewster Place for critical information about home break-ins from both sides of the law. This event is being co-sponsored by "Brewster Police Dept, Richard J.Koch., Chief of Police and Barnstable County Sheriff's office, James M.... (more)