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Turnip Fest

 

Turnip Fest!!!!!
Saturday November 21st 10-3
Join us for our annual Eastham Turnip Festival! Turn Up for Fun at the Library – from 10-3pm there will be Face Painting, Caricatures, Henna Art, Wampanoag Crafts, Payomet Circus Performances, Crafts & Games, Friends of the Library Turnip Merch for sale, and more!
Next door at the Chapel in the Pines, Turn Up for Tunes at 11am with the Cape Cod Ukulele Club. Turn Up for Tool Time from 10-3pm at the Swift Daley House, with their antique tool exhibit & forge demonstrations. Turn Up for Tours at the School House Museum from 10-3pm, PLUS Tin Art from kids age 8+ from 11- 1pm.
Check out EasthamTurnipFestival.com for a list of local eateries participating in our Taste of Turnip Event!
*Please note, there will be no turnips for sale at the library. Turnips will be sold at the Orleans Farmers Market on Saturday, November 21st. For additional information about where to buy Eastham Turnips, please visit EasthamTurnipFestival.com

Musicians Sign-Up

 

 

WINTER MUSIC SERIES – Open Call for Musicians

Musicians! Interested in playing at Eastham Public Library’s 2027 Winter Music Series? Concerts will be held every other Saturday at 1:00 pm, January – March. Apply using this online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY49lxn3e_AhvfLdwFvzUVnPra6N4kQeS1rRxHJo-5bYxHGw/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcWfrUz7KAlIW8-FY113FaT5KJL5xgjnUnGGd3iWexF5uwRg/viewformhttps://easthamlibrary.org/winter-music-series-application-form/

The application period closes on November 1.

Concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Eastham Library.

Spooky Trivia

 

Spooky Trivia Night
Tuesday October 27th @ 6 PM
Join us for a fun Trivia Night here at the Library! AND THIS ONE IS SPOOKY STUFF!!!!!! Lots of great categories (that are spooky)…maybe a few laughs along the way. Who knows?
Teams of up to 6 are welcome or just play alone! Whatever makes you happy.
Teams earn an extra point if at least one member dresses up in a costume!!!
All are welcome.

Lego Club

 

Lego Club
Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm
Starting Oct 1st

Come after school for some Lego building fun! If you would like to display your work in the library for the week, you will be able to do just that.

Weekly Program. Ages 4+ No registration required.

Artist Reception

 

The Painter’s Palette Artist Reception
Tuesday, November 3th from 4–6 PM
The Eastham Painters Guild invites you to discover “The Painter’s Palette,” a fine art exhibition featuring original artwork by our talented local Cape Cod artists!
For 46 years, the Eastham Painters Guild has celebrated the beauty and creativity of Cape Cod through original fine art. Come meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and discover the wonderful variety of styles and artistic interpretations that make the Guild so special.

Rise and Shine

 

Rise and Shine
Starting Tuesday September 8th @ 10:15am
Runs until May 25th

Join Meghan on Tuesday mornings at 10:15am for Rise & Shine! For babies and toddlers up to 4 years old and their caregivers – start the morning off with a story, songs, a big breath, a big stretch, and some yoga-inspired movement!

Program runs September 8th 2026 to May 25th 2027. No Registration Required.

Build and Play

 

Saturday Build + Play
Saturday Oct 31st, Nov 14th, + Nov 28th
1-3pm
 
Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoon? Pop-in anytime between 1-3pm on Saturday for a little craft and building with Legos, available in the Children’s Program Room.
This is not a drop off program. No registration is required.  
For kids and their grownups.
Program runs: Oct 31st, Nov 14th, + Nov 28th

Tender Beginnings

 

Tender Beginnings
Mondays 2-3pm
Starting November 2nd

Welcome moms, dads, caregivers, and your new babies! Join Children’s Librarian Leah for a program specifically for lap babies (pre-walkers). We will have activities for the babies, discussions on different parenting topics, and time to connect with other families.

Mondays from 2-3pm starting November 2nd

No registration is required.

Any Book Club

 

Any Book Club: October
Wednesday October 21st @ 6 PM
Interested in joining a book club, but worried you won’t like the books? Concerned that the books might be too long to fit into your schedule? We have a solution! Join us on Wednesday, October 21st, at 6pm for our Any Book Club. This month’s theme is: A mystery, thriller, or ghost story

Mario Kart

 

Mario Kart Team Tournament
Tuesday November 24th @ 6 PM
Join us for our latest Mario Kart Team Tournament. Teams of four will compete against one another in Mario Kart 8 to see who takes home the crown. This program is open to all ages. Bring your whole team, part of a team, or just yourself. All are welcome! The tournament will be played on the big screen in the Greg Turner Room, so get excited 🙂
Registration is required for you and each member of your team. Spaces are limited.

Draft MTG

 

Learn To Draft Magic The Gathering
Tuesday November 17th from 6-9
Join us at the Eastham Library for a fun night of MTG Draft!
Everyone will be given three packs of cards to learn how to play this format of the game.
Participants must know the basic rules of how to play Magic to join. (Here’s a helpful link if you are new and want to learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wif9ppH5JpI )
Ages 10 and up. Registration is REQUIRED! Sign up here: https://easthamlibrary.libcal.com/event/17649939
Cards provided by MagiKids!

Who Tells the Story


Who Tells the Story?” with Storyteller Jim Wolf
Saturday, November 14 @ 1:00

In the spring of 1976, during the US Bicentennial year, a skeleton that had been on display for many years in a local history museum was reburied. The ceremony was a collaboration between the Wellfleet Historical Society, the Wampanoag People, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. In attendance that day were members of all three organizations. What actually happened there, at that moment in history, depends upon who is asked!

Storyteller Jim Wolf has tracked several versions of the story to present to you.

“Who Tells the Story” is dedicated to the memory of the late Wamsutta, also known as Frank James, former Nauset Regional High School music teacher and catalyst of the indigenous people’s National Day of Mourning, now observed annually at Plymouth, MA.

According to Jim: “Frank was an important mentor to me, and we had many discussions about the differences between oral and written traditions and the meaning of ‘Truth’. “

Tech Help

 

Tech Help Fair with Cape Cod Tech
Thursdays 10/29, 2/11, and 4/15 @12:00
 
Join us for 3 sessions of tech help with the Cape Cod Tech!
What will be offered :
  • Phone & tablet basics and support — setting up email, updating apps, freeing up storage, adjusting settings.
  • Computer troubleshooting — Fix/explain basic issues that are effecting a patron’s computer.
  • Account & password help — resetting passwords, setting up two-factor authentication, organizing a password manager.
  • Computer speed & maintenance — clearing browser cache, uninstalling unused programs, basic malware/antivirus checks, software updates.
  • Digital safety & scam awareness — a table where students will talk through current scams and digital safety tips.

Movie Matinees

 

Tuesday Movie Matinees: November
Tuesdays in November @ 1 PM
In November, let’s remember Catherine O’Hara and Dolly Parton with free screenings of some of their best movies! Free popcorn! Lemonade! Closed Captions! 1-3 pm
Nov 3rd: Best In Show
Nov 10th: A Mighty Wind
Nov 17th: Steel Magnolias
Nov 24th: 9 To 5

Author Talks

Online Author Talks: November
Different Afternoons and Nights this November
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
Secrets, Lies, and Unforgettable Twists: A Conversation with E. Lockhart
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of We Were Liars and Family of Liars
Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert
Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author
Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

 

 

Author Talks

 

Online Author Talks: December
Evenings and Afternoons this December
Check out these online author talks this December:
Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer
Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Legends of Thezmarr Series
Thursday, December 3rd 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
Exile, Memory, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster
Award-Winning Author, Essayist, and Cultural Commentator
Tuesday, December 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
Comic Strips and Kimchi: Cooking Korean Food Made Easy with Robin Ha
Bestselling Author, Cartoonist, and Illustrator
Thursday, December 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
Laugh-Out-Loud Nostalgia: Bringing Junie B. Jones to Life in Comics with Colleen AF Venable
National Book Award Finalist, Author, and Graphic Novel Creator
Wednesday, December 16th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Reading To Dogs

 

Reading to Dogs
The 1st Saturday of every month @ 11 AM
Our friends from Hearts & Paws Comfort Animals will be here with some of the most lovable dogs in town for children to read to, pet, visit with, and enjoy. All are welcome to hang out with our furry friends and their humans.

Pokemon / Magic

 

Pokemon / Magic / TTRPG Game Day
Saturday October 31st from 1-3:30
Do you love playing Pokemon TCG or Magic The Gathering? Or maybe you enjoy TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer? Join us at the Eastham Library for an afternoon of Gaming fun. Bring your friends! Free and open to all ages and skill levels 🙂 Every attendee has a chance to win a door prize! If you have any questions, email Corey at crfarrenkopf@clamsnet.org!

Energy Assessments Talk

What Every Homeowner and Renter Should Know About a Home Energy Assessment
Tuesday November 10th @ 6PM
Did you know that you’re eligible to receive a no-cost Home Energy Assessment every two years? Join the Cape Light Compact to learn how home energy assessments uncover opportunities and provide actionable steps for you to take to reduce energy use in your home. Further, you will learn about built-in program incentives, rebates, and financing options that help support you in taking action.

Trivia Night

 

Trivia Night: December
Tuesday December 8th @ 6PM
Join us for a fun Trivia Night here at the Library! Lots of great categories…maybe a few laughs along the way. Who knows?
Teams of up to 6 are welcome or just play alone! Whatever makes you happy.
All are welcome.

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night
Tuesday December 15th @ 6PM

Join Eastham Library for an Open Mic Night! There will be 12 6 minute slots open to performers. Sign ups will be open at the beginning of the program. We welcome all musicians, poets, writers, stand-up comedians, dancers, etc to perform! All are welcome. And don’t forget, we need a great audience for these acts, so feel free to stop by and just watch and hang out.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

 

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Tuesday January 12th @ 6PM
Join us for our first Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Test your puzzling skills against the clock and other puzzlers. Teams of 4 will compete for the title of best puzzler in Eastham. Either sign up your whole team or join one of the teams that isn’t full already. We will be using 500 piece puzzles. The time limit will be 1.5 hours. Sign up today to secure your spot!

Curious Readers

 

Curious Readers Book Club
Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month

Calling all bookworms ages 8-12, join us for our Curious Readers Book Club! We will be meeting once a month for a book discussion and activities! For our first meeting on Thursday April 9th, we will be making book journals and readers will receive the book for May!

Registration is required.
Sign up here: https://easthamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16454856

Author Talks

 

Online Author Talks: October
Weekdays and Weeknights in October
We will be showcasing a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The free, virtual series takes place several times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author.  Author Talks for this month include:
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
#1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
Ghosts, Grief, and Growing Up: YA Storytelling with Cherie Dimaline
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Marrow Thieves and Empire of Wild
Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
All events are free and open to the public.  For more information or to register for the author talks, visit  https://libraryc.org/easthamlibrary

Book Donations

Book Donations

Want to donate some books???

The FRIENDS OF THE EASTHAM LIBRARY accepts donations on Tuesdays from 10-12 / 3-5 and on Saturdays from 10-1!

We take most books/DVDs/CDs in good shape except:

Text Books
Out of Date Nonfiction
Magazines/VHS/Records

Thursday Night

  The Third Thursday Book Group meets in Eastham Library at 6pm.   See www.easthamlibrary.org for more information.

Ask at the Circ Desk for a copy of the book and discussion questions. All are welcome.

Story Discussion Group

 

Join us for a bi-weekly discussion of Short Stories led by Karen MacDonald!

This Group begins to meet on SEPTEMBER 18th at 2!

Stories available at the front desk.

Generative Writing Group

Join us for an informal Generative Writing Group led by our staff librarian, Corey. Each meeting will consist of prompts for those who want them for their fiction/non-fiction/poetry. All are welcome to stop by for some quality writing time. Follow the prompts, work on your novel, write what poems are speaking to you…do whatever you want! We support it!

Meets every Saturday from 11-12 in the Eastham Room.

Story Time

Pre-School Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 am with Ms. Leah
Join Ms. Leah for Story Time every Thursday morning at 10:30am.  This program is geared towards children under five, but all ages are welcome!