A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and celebrate the many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made this nation strong, prosperous, and rooted in Liberty. (more)

The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is an annual cape- wide celebration of the region's blue, pink, and white signature flowers and everything gardens on Cape Cod! This 10-day festival's main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm.... (more)

Join us for a heartwarming children’s story time with authors Bruce MacDonald and Sharon MacDonald, creators of the beloved book Oreo Saves the Day! Children and families are invited to enjoy a lively reading of this charming story, following Oreo’s exciting adventure and the important lessons learned along the way.... (more)

Whether covering our local bogs or garnishing our cocktails, cranberries have held an ever-present role in Cape Cod life for generations. Come explore the rise of this humble berry through Cape Cod’s history, from its historic use by the Wampanoag people to its modern sale worldwide by companies like Ocean Spray.... (more)

Discover the origin story of the American automobile through 26 cars from Heritage’s collection. Come along for a ride from the late 1800s to the 1960s as the car evolves from a horseless carriage to a streamlined symbol of freedom and independence. (more)

Step into the mesmerizing world of molten glass in this hands-on flameworking workshop! Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working with soft glass— learning how it softens, flows, and transforms in the flame.... (more)

The Glass Experience at the Sandwich Glass Museum gives you the chance to step into the studio and try it for yourself. In this guided, hands-on experience, you’ll work alongside one of our professional glassblowers and help shape molten glass into either a keepsake paperweight or ornament.... (more)

Join us for a fun, hands-on art experience where you'll craft a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece! With expert guidance, you'll learn the basics of glass cutting and how to assemble your project.... (more)

Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. “Carson’s Clarion Call: The Noisy Response to Silent Spring” - Mark Barrow, Virginia Tech The publication of Silent Spring (1962) generated a firestorm of controversy and helped catalyze the modern environmental movement.... (more)

Free and open to all, this weekly unstructured playtime is supervised by parents and caregivers, and aimed for children ages infant to four. Every Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Children’s Play area on the library’s lower level.... (more)