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.
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.
Join local author and naturalist Dennis Minsky in the Craine Room for a talk on his book, Peculiar and Superior: A Year-Rounder in Provincetown. Dennis has spent over 50 years living in Provincetown, observing the people and animals who call it home. Peculiar and Superior is a collection of his columns from the Provincetown Independent, in which he documents, with compassion for his fellow inhabitants, the rhythms, quirks, and delights of living at the end of the world. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the talk. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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.
A reception for Christine Fitzsimmons, whose abstract oil paintings are on display in the Craine Gallery through January, will be held in the Craine Room. All are welcome. Christine’s exhibit, What Is It? An Exploration of Abstract Art, features paintings that portray a sensitivity to light, color, and composition. They capture energy and emotion, rather than reality. Her work invites viewers to forgo the question of “What is it?” and instead ask themselves “How does it make me feel?”
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 Snow Studio to celebrate National Sticker Day by decorating a brand-new water bottle with stickers that you’ve designed, made and colored yourself! All materials will be provided. This program is free but registration is required. Call (508) 240-3760 or email kauclair@clamsnet.org to register and for more information. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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 screening of Here, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. 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 screening of The Return, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. Admission is free and all are welcome..
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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.
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.
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.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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.
Join us in the Craine Room to decorate your own graham cracker gingerbread house. Plenty of materials will be provided - as long as you don’t sneak too much while you decorate!
Find some holiday steals at the Friends of Snow Library’s all-day book sale. Come browse a selection of fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, cookbooks, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and more. Proceeds benefit the Friends.
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. 27.
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.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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. 27.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 13 Going on 30 on Nov. 15, followed by Remember the Titans on Nov. 22, 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.
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Snow Library
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Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: (508) 240-3760
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