Library Programs
Abstract oil paintings by Christine Fitzsimmons will continue to be displayed in the Marion Craine Gallery through January in her exhibition, What Is It? An Exploration of Abstract Art. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.
Come to the Craine Room to hear guitarist and singer/songwriter Bode Corona perform in the Warming Winter with Music series. Bode plays a unique acoustic indie-folk style of music that evokes a feeling of familiarity and warmth among audiences. Bode grew as a musician while at Sturgis Public Charter School, where he still attends and studies music through the International Baccalaureate program under Natalie Sheeler. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
Come to the Craine Room for an evening of paranormal stories and naval history with Don DeCristofaro. As a member of the Greater Boston Paranormal Associates, he facilitates paranormal investigations, tours, and events aboard the USS Salem in Quincy, MA. Don’s expertise on the USS Salem goes far beyond the hauntings within her. He has extensive knowledge of her history as well. Skeptics and believers alike will find something of interest in Don’s recounting of paranormal investigations and the history of the USS Salem herself. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Rowena Myers Trust.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in the Craine Room for an hour of building with Legos. The Saturday Morning Lego Club meets every other Saturday. All materials will be provided, no registration needed.
The Bourbon Sunset Trio will be performing in the Craine Room as part of the Warming Winter with Music series. With Chris Miner on the mandolin, Peter Waful on the guitar, and Lynda Shuster on the banjo, the Bourbon Sunset Trio brings their signature three-part harmonies to a mix of folk and bluegrass tunes. Their repertoire includes popular classics, as well as some lesser-known songs, all of which they breathe new life into with their sweet, smooth harmonies. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
Yarmouth Port-based artist Aaron Souza is exhibiting a collection of new paintings and silverpoint drawings in the Marion Craine Gallery through the month of February. The exhibition, titled "Land, Light and Figure," will showcase paintings combining traditional technique with Impressionist color sensibility, exploring the beauty of the Cape Cod landscape, the interplay of light and color, and the human figure, along with a group of silverpoint drawings of coastal New England. A reception for the artist will be held in the Craine Room on Saturday, January 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. We’ll be discussing this novel at both the February and April book club meetings. Please aim to read the first half by Feb. 4.
We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.
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.
Come to the Craine Room for a screening of Here, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.
An artist reception for Aaron Souza, whose works are on display in the Craine Gallery’s February exhibit, will be held in the Craine Room. Yarmouth Port-based artist Aaron Souza’s exhibit of new paintings and silverpoint drawings, titled "Land, Light and Figure," showcases paintings combining traditional technique with Impressionist color sensibility, exploring the beauty of the Cape Cod landscape, the interplay of light and color, and the human figure, along with a group of silverpoint drawings of coastal New England.
Come to the Craine Room for a performance by Anna May, as part of the Warming Winter with Music series. Anna is an accomplished singer-songwriter whose music fits best into the folk genre, although her love of jazz has significantly impacted her approach to songwriting. With her love of dance, experience in the circus, and a constant desire to create, Anna imbues her music with a sense of fluidity and wonder. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
Come to the Craine Room for a live performance of Cape Noir Radio Theater’s An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Based on the classic Civil War thriller by Ambrose Bierce, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is adapted and directed with sound design by J Hagenbuckle, featuring voice performances by Tamara Harper and Casey Clark. Together, these three Cape artists will bring this radio play to life, creating a unique, visceral sound experience for all. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Rowena Myers Trust.
Come to the Craine Room for a screening of The Return, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. Admission is free and all are welcome..
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in the Craine Room for an hour of building with Legos. The Saturday Morning Lego Club meets every other Saturday. All materials will be provided, no registration needed.
Come to the Craine Room for a performance by Salted Folk, as part of the Warming Winter with Music series. Salted Folk is a duo consisting of Catie Flynn and Pat Croke. Catie is a singer-songwriter who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied vocal performance and music business. Pat is a blues artist who regularly performs at the Hot Stove Saloon in Harwich. As a duo, they perform covers of popular folk, country, and blues classics, adding their unique touch to each song. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
Come to the Craine Room to see Wicked, the Oscar-nominated screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.
Come to the Craine Room to see The Oxford Drive Band perform in the final concert of the Warming Winter with Music series. The Oxford Drive Band is a multi-instrumental singer/songwriting trio that combines elements of classic rock, indie rock, alternative, power pop, emo and ambient music. Marian Godwin sings and plays the rhythm guitar with Michael Gaita on lead guitar and Scott Puopolo on drums. Their unique sound and energetic stage presence will bring some livelihood to this Winter afternoon. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
Come to the Craine Room for a screening of Challengers. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
This weekly playgroup for preschoolers will gather in the Craine Room. Meet other parents and caregivers while your little ones make new friends and climb, swing and slide on our indoor play structure. Drop in; no registration necessary.