In the fourth and final class of this course, Joseph Marchio, the Assistant Conductor of the Cape Symphony, will finish covering two influential schools of Classical music. Joseph will conclude his examination of the works and legacy of prominent figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern, and more.

The final class of this course, taught by author and former WOMR radio host John Whelan, joined by Peter Gaines on piano, will continue to explore the life and work of Frank Sinatra. John and Peter will focus on the highlights of his life, his films, and his incredible number of great songs.

Learn about the four candidates who are running for the three open Library Trustee positions: Jamie Balliett (incumbent), Cheryl Bryan, Betsy Sorensen and Mark Ziomek (incumbent). Join us for this moderator-led Candidates’ Night, to be held in the Marion Craine Gallery.

The meeting will also be accessible by Zoom. To join by Zoom go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87558370592 (Meeting ID: 875 5837 0592)

The Orleans Firebirds are returning to Lifetime Learning to teach this one-time class. Like Snow Library, summer league baseball has long been a part of our community. Key personnel from the Firebirds will acquaint us with “all things baseball in Orleans” and share some highlights of the 2023 season. Learners will hear about how the 2024 season is shaping up and meet some of the current and former coaches and players.

In the final class of this Zoom-only course, lecturer Peggy Kelleher will conclude her exploration of the conceptual origins and impacts of the Seven Deadly Sins within our culture. This class will focus on the sins of Envy, Wrath and Sloth.

Join us in Snow Studio to make book bouquets out of paper and pipe cleaners. All materials will be provided. Ages 7-12; registration is required. Call (508) 240-3760 for more info and to register.

This final class will conclude the course by giving insight into the fourth local theatre in the series.: The Harbor Stage Company in Wellfleet. This class will be taught by Brenda Withers, a Co-founder, playwright, and actor, who will explain the history and mission of Harbor Stage Theatre and give an overview of Harbor’s past and upcoming productions. She will also engage participants to join in an interactive theatre workshop discussion.

This is the fourth and final class in Mary Ann Eaton’s course covering three noteworthy Irish films. Mary Ann will introduce and discuss each film, covering a variety of Irish cinema. This class will cover the 2023 film, The Miracle Club.

Join us in the Craine Room for a concert by award-winning folk singer-songwriter Kim Moberg, accompanied by fiddler Heather Swanson. Admission is free, but seating is limited. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Helen Telfair Trust.

The second class of this three-part course, taught by author and former WOMR radio host John Whelan, joined by Peter Gaines on piano, will continue to explore the life and work of Frank Sinatra. John and Peter will focus on the highlights of his life, his films, and his incredible number of great songs.

In this final class, Steve Bornemeier and Jeff Bornemeier will continue to ask students to read, think, listen and discuss. This final discussion will be about True Grit (1968) by Charles Portis.

Art History presenter Beth Stein returns to Lifetime Learning to teach this one-time class on the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. Despite his suffering, Van Gogh’s prolific output includes some of the most famous pieces of art ever created. Beth will examine these as well as some of his other works.

In the second class of this three-part, Zoom-only course, lecturer Peggy Kelleher will delve into the conceptual origins and impacts of the Seven Deadly Sins within our culture. This class will focus on the sins of Lust, Gluttony and Greed. The course will conclude on April 24 with a class on Envy, Wrath and Sloth.

This is the third class in a four-part course featuring the casts and crews of four local theaters that will give insight into how they function. This class will be taught by Christopher Ostrom, the Producing Artistic Director of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre. The course will conclude on April 23 with a representative from the Harbor Stage Company in Wellfleet.

This is the third class of a four-part course covering two influential schools of Classical music, taught by Joseph Marchio, the Assistant Conductor of the Cape Symphony. Joseph will continue to examine the works and legacy of prominent figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern, and more.

This three-part course is taught by author and former WOMR radio host John Whelan, accompanied by Peter Gaines on piano, and explores the life and work of Frank Sinatra. Sinatra experienced several ups and downs in his life, but throughout all the turmoil, he was able to deliver great music. John and Peter will focus on the highlights of his life, his films, and his incredible number of great songs.

In this three-part, Zoom-only course, lecturer Peggy Kelleher will delve into the conceptual origins and impacts of the Seven Deadly Sins within our culture. This first class will focus on the origins of the concept and what we consider sins versus dispositions.

This is the second class in a four-part course featuring the casts and crews of four local theaters that will give insight into how they function. This class will be taught by Janine Perry, Producing Artistic Director of Cape Rep Theatre in Brewster.

The second and final class in this Zoom-only course, taught by political science professor Russ Leng, continues to examine four women who played key parts in the American Revolution. Russ will conclude the exploration of the stories of Abigail Adams, Peggy Shippen Arnold, Deborah Sampson and Phillis Wheatley.

This is the third class in Mary Ann Eaton’s four-part course covering three noteworthy Irish films. Mary Ann will introduce and discuss each film, covering a variety of Irish cinema. This class will cover the second half of the 1970 film, Ryan’s Daughter.

This is the second class of a four-part course covering two influential schools of Classical music, taught by Joseph Marchio, the Assistant Conductor of the Cape Symphony. Joseph will continue to examine the works and legacy of prominent figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern, and more.

The second half of this Zoom-only course, taught by Stew Goodwin, will cover recent events and their implications in the Middle East. Stew will unravel the many complications, the cross currents, and what the role of the United States, if any, might be in this area of the world. He will also cover the risks of wider conflicts and the future of the Israeli state.

In the third class of this four-part course, Steve Bornemeier and Jeff Bornemeier will continue to ask students to read, think, listen and discuss. This class will focus on The Tunnel of Love (1954) by Peter De Vries.

In this class, local lecturer and chair member of the Orleans Historical Commission Ron Petersen will discuss the history of the land we call home. Our town seal tells us that Orleans was incorporated in 1797. However, the history of the land that became our town began centuries before. This course will take a tour of that history, including the roles that two members of the Snow family played in this fascinating story.

This is the third and final class in a course featuring various expert presenters addressing the importance of eco-friendly landscaping. This class will be taught by entomologist and presenter Blake Dinius and will cover the life and science of bees and how they relate to eco-friendly landscaping.

Join our First Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. We’ll meet in the Cape Cod Room. Copies are available at the front desk.

In four classes, the casts and crews of four local theaters will give insight into how they function. Instructors will include Artistic Directors, Playwrights, Actors, Set and Costume Designers, and Marketing Directors, who will explain various aspects of theatre production and management. The first class will be taught by members of the Academy of Performing Arts in Orleans.

This two-part, Zoom-only course, taught by political science professor Russ Leng, examines four women who played key parts in the American Revolution. In two classes, Russ will explore the stories of Abigail Adams, Peggy Shippen Arnold, Deborah Sampson and Phillis Wheatley.

This is the second class in Mary Ann Eaton’s four-part course covering three noteworthy Irish films. Mary Ann will introduce and discuss each film, covering a variety of Irish cinema. This class will cover the first half of the 1970 film, Ryan’s Daughter.

Joseph Marchio, Assistant Conductor of the Cape Symphony, will teach this four-part course on two influential schools of Classical music. The course will examine the works and legacy of prominent figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern, and more.