Works from local artists celebrating diversity, love, unity, and our LGBTQ+ community will be on display in the Craine Gallery during the month of June. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
Come to the Craine Room and meet Jenn Christian, Program Manager for EforAll Cape Cod, for a special Ask-Me-Anything with EforAll—your chance to learn how Entrepreneurship for All can help you start and grow your business! Come get your questions answered and discover the free resources that could change everything. This program is free and open to the public.
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.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in the Craine Room for an hour of building with Legos. All materials will be provided. No registration needed.
Members of the Orleans Firebirds will be taking over story time at the library! Come listen to some members of our local team read aloud their favorite stories and stick around afterwards for some autographs. If weather permits, this story time will take place outside. Otherwise, it will be held in the Craine Room. All ages are welcome; no registration is needed.
Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of The Declassification Engine: What History Reveals About America’s Top Secrets by Matthew Connelly. We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.
A photography exhibition by Harwich-based photographer Pat Watson will be on display in the Marion Craine Gallery throughout the month of July. Painted Pixels: The Art of Painterly Photography features 24 of Pat’s works. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join local author Maria Chandler in the Craine Room for a talk on her book, Cape Cod Cones: A Field Guide to Ice Cream on Cape Cod & the Islands. Maria will talk about her research and writing process and give the lowdown on our local ice cream shops. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the talk. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal, and if your stuffie is feeling up to it, leave them in the library overnight for a sleepover. Pick them up the next day with a photograph to see what kind of fun they had with the other animals! No registration required.
Meet in the children’s area for stories, songs and crafts. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
Members of the Orleans Firebirds will be taking over story time at the library! Come listen to some members of our local team read aloud their favorite stories and stick around afterwards for some autographs. If weather permits, this story time will take place outside. Otherwise, it will be held in the Craine Room. All ages are welcome; no registration is needed.
Come to the Craine Room for an educational concert of popular American music that has ties to our country’s veterans. In his new program, “Popular Music and Veterans”, Jon Waterman guides the audience through an exploration of some of the songs, experiences, and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. The program consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slideshow. Admission is free and all are welcome. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Orleans Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come to the Craine Room for a talk by Don Wilding on Henry Beston and the Outermost House. 2025 is the hundred year anniversary of the building of the Outermost House, the small dune shack in which Beston lived and chronicled his life in what would eventually become his classic book, The Outermost House. Don, a Cape Cod tour guide, historian, and storyteller, will share his in-depth knowledge of Henry Beston’s life and work. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Grace Anslow Trust.
A reception for Pat Watson, the Harwich-based photographer behind July’s Craine Gallery exhibit, Painted Pixels: The Art of Painterly Photography, will be held in the Craine Room. Come meet the artist and enjoy the ethereal works on display throughout the gallery.
Get ready for a fun-filled class with Ms. Kerry’s music and movement program! With singing, dancing, and plenty of movement, your child will have a blast while developing important motor skills and coordination. This program is great for children 1-5 years of age. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library. Learn more about Ms. Kerry on her website: musicbykerry.com
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.
The Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers present a one-hour a cappella concert on the theme of kindness. Eclectic music selections will be featured as well as singer stories about their experiences with kindness - something for everyone! Fun, thought-provoking and delightful! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in the children's area for a Pride-themed storytime, featuring Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson's award-winning picture book And Tango Makes Three (illustrated by Henry Cole), as well as other titles. A craft will follow.
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.
Cape Tech’s IT Support Squad provides device advice. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get help with tech issues on your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Please bring any passwords and passcodes necessary to access your accounts and devices. Free.
Get ready for a fun-filled class with Ms. Kerry’s music and movement program! With singing, dancing, and plenty of movement, your child will have a blast while developing important motor skills and coordination. This program is great for children 1-5 years of age. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library. Learn more about Ms. Kerry on her website: musicbykerry.com
This event has been cancelled. Come to Snow Studio and calm your mind with this easy zen doodle craft. Use the provided pattern instructions or make up your own to doodle on a sea creature of your choosing, then place it in an ocean scene to create a small art piece or greeting card. All materials will be provided. This craft is for teens and adults. Registration is required. Call (508) 240-3760 for more info and to register.
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.
Join us for an opening reception for the Pride-themed art exhibit, "Unity in Community." View art from local artists celebrating diversity, love, unity, and our LGBTQ+ community. The exhibit will be on display in the Craine Gallery through the month of June.
Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.
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.
Cape Tech’s IT Support Squad provides device advice. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get help with tech issues on your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Please bring any passwords and passcodes necessary to access your accounts and devices. Free.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in Snow Studio to paint rocks. All materials will be provided. Register by emailing kauclair@clamsnet.org or by signing up in person at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
Cape Tech’s IT Support Squad provides device advice. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get help with tech issues on your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Please bring any passwords and passcodes necessary to access your accounts and devices. Free.
Come to the Craine Room and enjoy an afternoon of widely loved tunes and the stories behind them with pianist Richard Amir. Richard is self-taught and learns songs solely by ear. His extraordinary skills have allowed him to learn the tunes of many American favorites, including show tunes, movie soundtracks, and other well-known songs. In addition to his marvelous performance, he shares his favorite true stories behind some of these beloved songs, adding a personal and entertaining touch to the show. Admission is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.
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.
Come to the Craine Room for a talk on basic ways to reduce plastic waste, led by representatives from CARE for the Cape & Islands. In this presentation, we’ll explore how plastic ends up in our environment, the harm it causes to marine life, and, most importantly, simple swaps you can make to use less plastic. Join us to discover easy, impactful ways to reduce plastic and help protect the natural beauty of Cape Cod for future generations. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Cape Tech’s IT Support Squad provides device advice. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get help with tech issues on your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Please bring any passwords and passcodes necessary to access your accounts and devices. Free.
Cape Tech’s IT Support Squad provides device advice. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get help with tech issues on your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Please bring any passwords and passcodes necessary to access your accounts and devices. Free.
Get ready for a fun-filled class with Ms. Kerry’s music and movement program! With singing, dancing, and plenty of movement, your child will have a blast while developing important motor skills and coordination. This program is great for children 1-5 years of age. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library. Learn more about Ms. Kerry on her website: musicbykerry.com
Join children’s author April Jones Prince in the Craine Room as she shares her personal book-making process and guides guests on how to make their own books to bring home. All materials will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library.
Join Youth Services Librarian Kim Auclair in the Craine Room for an hour of building with Legos. All materials will be provided. No registration needed.
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.
Cape Noir Radio Theater returns to Snow Library to put on another live show. Come to the Craine Room for a performance of Hello Bigelow, a dark comedy-thriller about a down-and-out door-to-door salesman and a suburban housewife left home alone on Valentine’s Day. Written and directed with music by J Hagenbuckle, and performed by Nina Schuessler and J Hagenbuckle, this comedy-thriller is sure to make for an engaging performance. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Sat: 10 am to 4 pm
Snow Library
67 Main Street
Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: (508) 240-3760
Fax (508) 255-5701
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