May 2024

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Wednesday, May 1All DayChildren's RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

"May the 4th be with You" Star Wars Bingo

"May the 4th be with you. "Visit the Children's Room betweenMay 1st and 4thPick up a Bingo card at the desk. Find as many Star Wars characters as you can. Make a Bingo or find them all! There will be a small prize when you finish. Sponsored by the Friends…Learn More

Wednesday, May 110:30—11:00 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Toddler Storytime 🐣

Toddler Storytime  🐣Join us for songs, stories, rhymes and playtime. We will meet in room 1. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3. 5 years and their caregivers. No registration requiredSponsored by the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library

Wednesday, May 11:00—1:45 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Spring Drop-In Preschool Storytime 🐝

Join Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Lea (from the Sandwich Partnership for Families)For the month of Maywe will share stories, sing songs and more!Recommended for ages 3 - 6. Let's meet out on the patio if the ground is dry. Otherwise we will meet in the Glasstown Room downstairs.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 17:00—8:00 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

MTCBA Book Club🍟

MTCBA Book Club🍟MA Teen Choice Book Award Book Club is Back!This book club is for readers in grades 7-12.   We will be reading a selection of 2024 MTCBA nominees and then voting on our favorites in September. Registration is open!  Signing up now saves your spot for the whole session.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2All DayChildren's RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

"May the 4th be with You" Star Wars Bingo

"May the 4th be with you. "Visit the Children's Room betweenMay 1st and 4thPick up a Bingo card at the desk. Find as many Star Wars characters as you can. Make a Bingo or find them all! There will be a small prize when you finish. Sponsored by the Friends…Learn More

Thursday, May 23:30—4:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Teen Creative Writing Club✏️

Teen Creative Writing Club✏️Teen Creative Writing Club"Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way. "-Ray Bradbury This drop-in program is for teens in grades 7-12 who are looking for a supportive place to let their ideas flow. We'll meet the first  Thursday of the month from October through May and have a semi-quiet spacewhere you can work on your own projects, get writing prompt ideas and share your work.…Learn More
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Friday, May 39:30—11:00 AMLibrary Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Library Closed

Due to a staff training, the Library will open at 11am. Thank you for understanding!

Friday, May 311:00 AM—3:45 PMChildren's RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

"May the 4th Be With You" Star Wars Bingo

"May the 4th Be With You" Star Wars Bingo"May the 4th be with you. "Visit the Children's Room betweenMay 1st and 4thPick up a Bingo card at the desk. Find as many Star Wars characters as you can. Make a Bingo or find them all! There will be a small prize when you finish. Sponsored by the Friends…Learn More
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Saturday, May 49:30 AM—3:30 PMChildren's RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

"May the 4th be with You" Star Wars Bingo

"May the 4th be with you. "Visit the Children's Room betweenMay 1st and 4thPick up a Bingo card at the desk. Find as many Star Wars characters as you can. Make a Bingo or find them all! There will be a small prize when you finish. Sponsored by the Friends…Learn More

Saturday, May 49:45—10:45 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Lap Babies 👶

Lap Babies 👶Lap Babiesfor babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Early Childhood Specialist Kathy Gattonifor stories, songs, lap games, and discussion time for the adults. Space is limited. Please register. Sponsored by theFriends of the Sandwich…Learn More

Saturday, May 412:30—1:00 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

May the 4th: Ultimate Star Wars Family Trivia⭐

May the 4th: Ultimate Star Wars Family Trivia⭐Is the force strong with your family?  Put your Star Wars knowledge to the test at our Ultimate Star Wars Family Trivia Challenge!One lucky family will win a copy of Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Star Wars Universe by Adam BrayCostumes enthusiastically encouraged, but please leave your blasters and lightsabers at home.…Learn More

Saturday, May 41:00—3:15 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

May the 4th Family Movie Afternoon🍿🎬⭐

May the 4th Family Movie Afternoon🍿🎬⭐Families: Drop in for an afternoon showing of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (PG). Costumes enthusiastically encouraged, but please leave your blasters and lightsabers at home. Registration is not required and light refreshments will be served. Help SPL cut down on plastic waste by bringing a refillable water bottle to this event.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 5Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Monday, May 6Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Tuesday, May 76:00—7:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶The Knit Lits knitting group meets weekly at the library. New knitters always welcome and project assistance is available to new and accomplished knitters.
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Wednesday, May 810:00 AM—1:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Read Happy Sewing Group

Read Happy Sewing Group Read Happy is a charitable organization that distributes books & craft kits/ home sewn “ loveys” & board books for babies and home sewn pillowcases & books for older children on Cape Cod. We are funded by Sandwich Kiwanis and a Cape and Islands United Way micro grant.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 81:00—1:45 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Spring Drop-In Preschool Storytime 🐝

Join Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Lea (from the Sandwich Partnership for Families)For the month of Maywe will share stories, sing songs and more!Recommended for ages 3 - 6. Let's meet out on the patio if the ground is dry. Otherwise we will meet in the Glasstown Room downstairs.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 910:00—11:00 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Story Walk and Craft with the Sandwich Partnership for Families

Join Miss Lea and Miss Beccafrom the Sandwich Partnership for Familiesat the library. They will lead the group around the library grounds reading the new story walk book,Over in the MeadowThen, everyone will go inside to do an in person craft that relates to the story.…Learn More

Thursday, May 93:30—4:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Tween Creative Writing Club✏️

Tween Creative Writing Club✏️Tween Creative Writing Club"Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way. "- Ray Bradbury This drop in program is for tweens in grades 5 and 6,who are looking for a supportive place to let their ideas flow.  We'll meet the second Thursday of the month from October through May and have a semi-quiet space where you can work on your own projects, get writing prompt ideas and share your work.…Learn More

Thursday, May 96:30—7:45 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Glass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Mother's Day Yoga 🧘‍♀️🌷

Mother's Day Yoga 🧘‍♀️🌷Join us for a very special Mother's Day Yoga class with Gillian Eaton, local Yoga instructor. This event is FREE and open to anyone age 16 and up. This soothing yoga sequence, developed for mothers (and for anyone wanting to celebrate mothers), is calm, sweet, and will help restore breath and vital life force to the body.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 119:45—10:45 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Lap Babies 👶

Lap Babies 👶Lap Babiesfor babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Early Childhood Specialist Kathy Gattoni for stories, songs, lap games, and discussion time for the adults. Sponsored by theFriends of the Sandwich Public Library

Saturday, May 113:00—3:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Volunteer Information Session for Teens and their Caregivers✋

Volunteer Information Session for Teens and their Caregivers✋Calling all teens in grades 7-12!  Would you like to help in our library community?  Are you in need of service hours for clubs, teams or school? Join Mrs. Frye on Saturday May 11th to learn about the SPL "Volunteen" program.   Caregivers are encouraged to attend and applications can be filled out on the spot.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 12Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Monday, May 13Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Tuesday, May 146:00—7:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶The Knit Lits knitting group meets weekly at the library. New knitters always welcome and project assistance is available to new and accomplished knitters.
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Wednesday, May 151:00—1:45 PMMacknight RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

CANCELED - CANCELED Spring Drop-In Preschool Storytime 🐝

Join Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Lea (from the Sandwich Partnership for Families)For the month of Maywe will share stories, sing songs and more!Recommended for ages 3 - 6. Let's meet out on the patio if the ground is dry. Otherwise we will meet in the Glasstown Room downstairs.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 151:15—3:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
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Adult Book Discussion Group: The Boys: Hollywood by Ron & Clint Howard 🕮

This monthly adult book discussion group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024. The group is closed to new members at the present time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Books are available for pickup at the Adult Circulation Desk for members of the group.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 156:30—8:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lecture Series: Thornton Burgess and Animals by Mary Beers

Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lecture Series: Thornton Burgess and Animals by Mary BeersJoin us for this second lecture in our series of Thornton W. Burgess Nature Lectures. ABOUT THE LECTURE: Join us as we welcome Mary Beers who will share insights into the public view of nature and the North American mammal animal world during Burgess’ lifetime as compared with today.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 166:00—7:15 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Mindful Journaling: A Process of Discovery

Mindful Journaling: A Process of Discovery A mindful practice can help us view everyday experiences in a new light. Mindfulness can also help us notice recurring thought patterns. In these sessions, we'll use meditation and prompts to open our awareness, then sketch, draw or write about what comes up for each of us.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 18All DayBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Glass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Macknight RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Mindfulness Arts Festival

Mindfulness Arts FestivalJoin the fun for the 4th Mindfulness Arts Festival at the Sandwich Public Library with support by the Mass Cultural Council on Sat, May 18 from 10am-3pm. Come experience workshops in mindful movement, mindful artmaking and mindful reflection.  This event is FREE, but registration is strongly suggested because space is limited.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 19Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Monday, May 20Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Tuesday, May 216:00—7:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶The Knit Lits knitting group meets weekly at the library. New knitters always welcome and project assistance is available to new and accomplished knitters.
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Wednesday, May 221:00—1:45 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Spring Drop-In Preschool Storytime 🐝

Join Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Lea (from the Sandwich Partnership for Families)For the month of Maywe will share stories, sing songs and more!Recommended for ages 3 - 6. Let's meet out on the patio if the ground is dry. Otherwise we will meet in the Glasstown Room downstairs.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 225:00—6:15 PMMacknight RoomSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

MCBA Book Discussion 🦉

MCBA Book Discussion 🦉This the final meeting for MCBA Book Discussion 2023-2024This meeting will be a combination of the 4th grade group and the 5th and 6th grade group!We will be reading the winning book"Frizzy" by Claribel Ortega. Let's talk about the winner and hang out one last time for this year.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 226:30—8:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Glass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Author talk with Ann Hood for "The Stolen Child"

Author talk & signing with Ann Hood for The Stolen Child. Registration required through the Titcomb's EventBrite page HERE: https://www. eventbrite. com/e/author-talk-with-ann-hood-the-stolen-child-tickets-880826745507?aff=oddtdtcreatorTitcomb's Bookshop and the Sandwich Public Library present a talk with bestselling author Ann Hood about her most recent book The Stolen Child on Wednesday May 22nd at 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2310:00—11:00 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Story Walk and Craft with the Sandwich Partnership for Families

Join Miss Lea and Miss Beccafrom the Sandwich Partnership for Familiesat the library. They will lead the group around the library grounds reading the new story walk book,My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron BaptisteThen, everyone will go inside to do an in person craft that relates to the story.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 259:45—10:45 AMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

CANCELED - Lap Babies 👶

Lap Babies 👶Lap Babiesfor babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Early Childhood Specialist Kathy Gattoni for stories, songs, lap games, and discussion time for the adults. Space is limited. Please register. Sponsored by theFriends of the Sandwich…Learn More
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Sunday, May 26Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Monday, May 27Closed

Sandwich Public Library

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Tuesday, May 286:00—7:30 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶

Knit Lits knitting group 🧶The Knit Lits knitting group meets weekly at the library. New knitters always welcome and project assistance is available to new and accomplished knitters.
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Wednesday, May 291:00—1:45 PMGlass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
PatioSandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Spring Drop-In Preschool Storytime 🐝

Join Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Lea (from the Sandwich Partnership for Families)For the month of Maywe will share stories, sing songs and more!Recommended for ages 3 - 6. Let's meet out on the patio if the ground is dry. Otherwise we will meet in the Glasstown Room downstairs.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 306:30—8:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Glass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563

Hyannis Sound performance 🎵

Hyannis Sound performance 🎵𝐇𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒!! This was one of our most popular and well attended performances last year. You won't want to miss hearing Cape Cod's finest collegiate a cappella group! What a way to kick off Summer!! 🎵🎤☀️ This FREE performance is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library.…Learn More
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