Learn about New England’s worst maritime tragedy, the sinking of the SS Larchmont, at a free talk Tuesday, May 20th 4-5pm at the library. Providence Journal columnist Daniel Harrington recounts the 1907 collision that sank the wooden steamship in Block Island Sound in Rhode Island.... (more)

What life was like for women at sea in the late 1800s? Frances Amesbury captured her adventures sailing the China Trade routes through journal entries and photography. Chatham resident Barbara Semple, Frances’ great niece, will share these experiences as part of the Brewster Ladies’ Library Association’s Discovery & Enrichment Series on May 21 at 2 pm.... (more)

Gil Newton, science educator, author, and one of the founders of the Barnstable Land Trust, will be presenting ' Discovering the Cape Cod Seashore' at the Osterville Village Library. This exciting program will introduce the participants to the variety of marine plants and animals along the Cape shoreline, their ecology, and the diverse habitats in which they are found.... (more)

Sponsored by Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. and West Falmouth Library, “10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Falmouth“, a talk by house historian Marian Pierre-Louis on Thursday, May 29th 4-5:30pm.... (more)

The Rocky Mountains stretch throughout the middle of our nation and provide a wonderous variety of ecosystems that range from high mountain peaks to super- sized sand dunes. Parks expert Steve Farrar will take us on a slide show tour of five National Parks, following the Rockies south from Glacier NP on the Canadian border, through Wyoming’s “dynamic duo” of Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, and to two incredibly diverse Colorado parks.... (more)

Bringing together Dr. Timothy Walker, Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and oceanographer Dr. Caroline Ummenhofer from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, our project examines the use of weather recordings contained in ship logbooks from American whaling voyages to assess shifting wind and weather patterns.... (more)

Please join the Osterville Village Library in welcoming The New Bedford Whaling Museum! This exciting program 'A Day in the Life of The Lagoda' will take place on Saturday June 14th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room.... (more)

“The History of Hip Hop Music and Dance” Facilitated by: Professor Rondae Drafts, Ph.D.abd Hip Hop as a culture has influenced the world. According to Land and Stovall (2009) hip hop began in the late 1970s, and is a billion dollar, international industry which involves music, clothing, break dancing, electronics, media, and DJs.... (more)

Please join us in welcoming Heather Freeheart, MA, NBC-HWC, MCWC. Heather will be here at the Osterville Village Library guiding us through a calming program ‘Everyday Hacks to Increase Wellness’ on Friday June 20th at 1pm in the Main Meeting Room. Topics discussed will include: The cornerstones of wellness, Two essential components of longevity, Simple strategies for changing a habit and setting new goals, How increased self- awareness and developing active listening skills can support a happy life and Wellness Coaching can be a valuable tool in promoting healthy lifestyle behavioral change. (more)

The Ecology of a Cape Cod Salt Marsh. One of the most important ecosystems along the east coast is the salt marsh. Join Gil Newton as he takes you on a tour of this fascinating wetland. You will learn about the ecological significance of a salt marsh, its many uses throughout history, and its diversity of interesting plants and animals that live in a marsh.... (more)