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Back by Popular Demand — July 12 at the Osterville Village Library You asked, you waited, and we heard you. After a six-year pause, the beloved Osterville Village Library Clambake is finally back for its 17th unforgettable year, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone for one of the most cherished summer traditions in the…

Music and Movement Mondays,  10:00am Bring your little ones for music and play! Join us on Mondays at 10 a.m. for fun activities at Cotuit Library.

Writer’s Group Whelden Memorial Library On going Mondays   4:30pm - 6:30pm Sit down with like-minded peers to share, write, and inspire one another. All experience levels welcome.

Come meet SALT! The 45 foot inflatable whale is coming to the Osterville Village Library on Tuesday July 14th from 9:30am-1:30pm on the Calvin C. Gould Library Green. A Giant Adventure! An Ocean of Discovery! Explore inside the whale! See the lunch and hear the sounds! Feel the Scale! Plenty of hands on activities including…

Let your child’s imagination bloom at this enchanting hands-on workshop presented by the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod at the Osterville Village Library! Children are invited to create their very own magical fairy garden using natural materials, tiny decorations, and a touch of creativity. Guided by experienced Master Gardeners, participants will learn simple planting…

Banned Book Club 3rd Wednesday of the Month  10:00am Each month we will read and discuss a "banned" book. The point of this book club is to discuss why these books may be divisive and how they add value to collections.  

Join us at the Osterville Village Library for a delightful author talk with cozy mystery writer Sarah Osborne! Readers are invited to spend an engaging and relaxed afternoon with Sarah as she discusses her writing journey, the inspiration behind her cozy mystery novels, and the art of crafting intriguing whodunits filled with charm, humor, and…

Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Tessa Weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM Join Miss Tessa OUTSIDE for stories, music, movement, and BUBBLES! No registration required, drop in! FREE! This story time is held on the patio.

Join us for Demos & Duos: A Musical Show & Tell, a lively and interactive children’s program presented by the Cape Symphony! This special event features engaging performances by Cape Symphony students and faculty, showcasing a variety of musical styles and instruments in fun and accessible ways for young audiences. Children will experience live music…

2026 Osterville Village Library 34th Annual Car Raffle - Tickets are on sale now! Win either a 2026 Audi A3 quattro or a Jeep Wrangler 4-door Sport 4x4 - winner's choice! The drawing will be held on the library green at 4:00 PM on August 22, 2026. 1 ticket $125 2-9 tickets $100 each 11…

The 5th Annual Children’s Birdhouse Building Workshop with Rogers & Marney! All children & Families are welcome to build birdhouses with the amazing team of Rogers & Marney! Paint them and take them home! This program will take place under the tent on the Calvin C. Gould Library Green at the Osterville Village Library on…

Coastal Calm: Regulate Your Nervous System and Breeze Through The Summer Topics will include: Nervous System Basics Sympathetic and Parasympathetic: The Gas versus The Break The Vagus Nerve: A Relaxation Superhighway Simple Ways to Activate Calm Be More Relaxed This Summer! Heather Freeheart, MA, NBC-HWC, MCWC (808) 283-5390 Friday July 17th at 2pm in the…

Summer Drawing Workshop with Jim Freeheart Join artist Jim Freeheart for a relaxed and inspiring summer drawing workshop at the Osterville Village Library. Designed for artists of all skill levels, this hands-on program offers participants the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of drawing while developing their own creative voice. Through guided exercises and personalized instruction,…

Come join us for a road race to help support the award-winning Osterville Village Library. We are doing our best to present a safe, fun, in-person race. The race will take place on Village Day, Saturday, July 18th. The race will start in front of the Library at 43 Wianno Avenue. We will have an…

Experience the charm of Osterville Village Day with Paint the Village, now in its 8th year, an exclusive showcase of established and up-and-coming artists on July 18, 2026. Held on the picturesque Calvin C. Gould Library Green, this curated event features a handpicked selection of 18 talented artists offering a variety of stunning works—from contemporary…