Abstract oil paintings by Christine Fitzsimmons will be displayed in the Marion Craine Gallery through December in her exhibition, What Is It? An Exploration of Abstract Art. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.

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.

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.

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 Twister on Dec. 20. Movie Fridays will conclude with a screening of Elf on Dec. 27.

Wandering minstrel Frank Toppa performs around town on his accordion beginning at 1:30 p.m., culminating in a festive sing-along at Snow Library’s Craine Gallery from approximately 3 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District Committee.

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.

Kids in middle school and up are invited to watch Elf on the big screen in the library's meeting room. Popcorn will be served.

Come to the Craine Room to hear musician and songwriter Kathleen Healy kick off Snow Library’s 2025 Warming Winter with Music series. As a Cape Codder, Kathleen draws from her experience of living and raising a family near the beach for many of her songs. Her touching lyrics and coastal sound make her music the perfect sound to warm a Winter afternoon. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.

Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt. We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.

Come to the Craine Room for a presentation by Phil Kyle on the wildlife ecology of Cape Cod. The study of ecology and how organisms interact with their environments gives a new perspective to Cape Cod’s unique ecosystem. Phil will walk the audience through the major ecological relationships on the Cape to provide a better understanding of the wildlife around us. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Rowena Myers Trust.

Come to the Craine Room to hear Steve Richardson on the keyboard as part of our Warming Winter with Music concert series. As a child, Steve studied piano for seven years. However, it wasn’t until Steve and four friends formed The Hillside Five Band that he found his love for playing music. With an extensive repertoire that includes Broadway hits, Jimmy Buffett, Frank Sinatra, and more, Steve’s music brings smiles to all kinds of audiences. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.

Come to the Craine Room for a lecture by Brian Dudley on the history of ocean liners. Over the years, Brian has researched the history of these magnificent ships and acquired an extensive collection of books, deck plans, menus, china, and models to try and keep their memories alive. He has also made several transatlantic crossings on ocean liners himself and has always found great pleasure in sharing their stories with others. Come hear the fascinating stories behind these beautiful feats of marine travel and their place in the history of seamanship. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Rowena Myers Trust.

Come to the Craine room for a stellar performance by the Jesse Liam Band, as part of the Warming Winter with Music series. The Jesse Liam Band is led by award-winning vocalist Jesse Liam Gauthier and his father Jack Gauthier, a Grammy-nominated recording engineer and producer of international bands such as Dispatch and blues legend Duke Robillard. Join this father-son duo for an afternoon of upbeat tunes, ranging from original songs to covers of popular classics. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.