Colored pencil works by Beverly Fuller will be displayed in the Craine Gallery in her exhibition, The Fine Art of Colored Pencil. The works will be on display through the month of November. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Mike McCartney will conclude his three-part course with a final examination of the many aspects of daily life in 14th-century England. The class will finish discussing the significant differences of the time compared to our lives today as well as the astonishing similarities. Topics will range from food, drink, clothing, games, music, and education to the roles of women, children, and religion in the society of the time.

In this third and final class, Joseph Auciello will continue to examine Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol through a fresh lens. Joseph, an English teacher and published journalist, will lead the class in returning to the literary source to rediscover and enjoy “this ghostly little book” which remains timely and fresh.

Ron Peterson, lecturer and writer on Cape history and chairperson of the Orleans Historical Commission, will teach the second half of his two-part course on Orleans history. For a tiny seaside community, Orleans has an extremely rich and varied history. This course began with 1797, when the town was officially incorporated by an act of the Massachusetts legislature signed by Governor Samuel Adams. Attacks by foreign powers during our nation’s wars, the evolving economic landscape, the coming of the railroads, early efforts to preserve our ecology, and much more are included in this whirlwind tour of our incredible town.

Fred Di Maggio, a cancer survivor, and Pan-Mass Challenge cyclist Tanya Johnson will lead this standalone class on the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Pan-Mass Challenge. The Dana Farber Cancer Institute is a premier cancer treatment/research center in Boston, where they “specialize in cancer- and you.” Learn about Dana Farber and one man’s journey in fighting high-risk prostate cancer, and a woman’s commitment to cycle and help the Pan-Mass Challenge hit its $1 billion fundraising mark in its 44th year.

Steve and Jeff Bornemeier conclude their four-part course on wit in literature by examining a final novel. They will moderate the class and encourage students to read, think, listen, and discuss. This final class will focus on Wise Children (1991) by Angela Carter.

Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.

Joseph Marchio, Assistant Conductor and Cape Symphony Music Director, will teach the third class of his four-part course on the role of music in movies. He will continue to examine the significance of soundtracks and discuss some of the people responsible for creating scores for the films we love. This class will look at more examples of the use of music in movies and discuss composers that have not yet been highlighted. The course will conclude with a class on 11/21 that explores the genius of John Williams.

In this final class, Joseph Marchio, Assistant Conductor and Cape Symphony Music Director, will conclude his exploration of the role of music in movies. He will conclude his examination of the significance of soundtracks and continue to discuss some of the people responsible for creating scores for the films we love. This class will look at the genius of John Williams and his contributions to film.

Kids in middle school and up are invited to watch a movie on the big screen in the library's meeting room every Friday at 3 p.m. "Movie Fridays" will continue through the end of December. Popcorn will be served. This week’s movie will be Remember the Titans on Nov. 22, followed by Legally Blonde on Dec. 6, The Mighty Ducks on Dec. 13, Twister on Dec. 20 and Elf on Dec. 22. There will be no screening on Nov. 29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Children ages 6 and up are welcome to come and create Mason jar lanterns in Snow Studio with Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 508-240-3760 or email kauclair@clamsnet.org.

Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry. We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.

The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center (MASSTC) is coming to the Craine Room as part of their Waste No Water Library Tour, a Cape-wide program series focusing on the wastewater successes and challenges each town faces. There will be a screening of a documentary, followed by a presentation and Q&A. Anyone who is interested in the topic of wastewater and wants to be part of positive change on the Cape is encouraged to attend and learn more about how individual efforts fit into the Cape and Islands’ ongoing wastewater puzzle. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Join Dr. Kumara Sidhartha in the Craine Room for a talk on his latest book, All My Secrets: Uncovering Messages of Health from Your Body. Drawing from his nearly 30 years of medical practice experience with a focus on nutrition, Dr. Sidhartha uses simple, everyday examples and logic to break down the complex inner workings of the human body and the effect of food on these functions in a narrative format. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Kids in middle school and up are invited to watch a movie on the big screen in the library's meeting room every Friday at 3 p.m. "Movie Fridays" will continue through the end of December. Popcorn will be served. This week’s movie will be Legally Blonde on Dec. 6, followed by The Mighty Ducks on Dec. 13, Twister on Dec. 20 and Elf on Dec. 22. There will be no screening on Nov. 29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Come to the Craine Room for a talk by local author Mike Bernard. Mike is the author of five books, three of which make up The Boston Irish Belt Trilogy, a historical fiction series about love, friendship, and family in South Boston. In this talk, he’ll discuss his local inspirations, writing process, Hollywood screenplay adaptations, Irish Catholic guilt, passive-aggressive mothers, and more. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Kids in middle school and up are invited to watch a movie on the big screen in the library's meeting room every Friday at 3 p.m. "Movie Fridays" will continue through the end of December. Popcorn will be served. This week’s movie will be The Mighty Ducks on Dec. 13, followed by Twister on Dec. 20 and Elf on Dec. 22. There will be no screening on Nov. 29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The All Worn Out Jug Band is back for their annual holiday concert in the Craine Room. Their performance will consist of an eclectic mix of American roots music, including songs from icons like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, along with country, bluegrass, traditional, and gospel offerings. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.