Events

Come “check out” a human book–a person–and “read” their story via a one-on-one conversation hosted at the library. The Osterville Village Library is both proud and privileged to provide this opportunity to dispel discrimination in its many forms and foster inclusion and understanding.

The Library in Bloom will showcase

floral arrangements created by the

Osterville Garden Club's interpretation of

books from the OVL collection. Arrangements

will be on display while the library is open

on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16.

Enjoy the big band sound with the Cape Conservatory Big Band

"Wicked Pissed - New Englands Most Famous Feuds" with Ted Reinstein of Chronicle. From sports to politics, food to finance, aviation to engineering, to bitter disputes over simple boundaries themselves, New England’s feuds have peppered the region’s life for centuries. They’ve been raw and rowdy, sometimes high-minded and humorous, and in a place renowned for its deep sense of history, often long-running and legendary. There are even some that will undoubtedly outlast the region’s ancient low stonewalls. Ted Reinstein, a native New Englander, and local writer offer us fascinating stories, some known, others not so much, from the history of New England in this fun, accessible book. Bringing to life many of the fights, spats, and arguments that have, in many ways, shaped the area itself, Reinstein demonstrates what it really means to be Wicked Pissed. For more info contact the Osterville Village Library at 508-428-5757.

Meet Salt, an inflatable life-sized humpback whale. Take a tour inside and learn all about our magnificent friends who populate the deep.

The Osterville Library is gratful to have 5 gardens availabe in Osterville to tour.

The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is an annual cape-wide celebration of the region's blue, pink, and white signature flowers and everything gardens on Cape Cod! This ten-day festival's main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm. You are sure to enjoy such eclectic spaces, not to mention the good feeling of supporting a variety of local nonprofits which will benefit from the proceeds of each tour.

Gardens are only one part of the festival. Enjoy workshops and lectures presented by leading international horticulturalists, discover promotions at participating nurseries and home centers, take a class to learn proper hydrangea pruning techniques, or even watch a painting demonstration by renowned local artists.

Private garden tours are $5 per person per garden. You can pay cash at each garden on the day of the g

Village Crafters are local craftspeople showcasing work of high quality since 1980. Join them for a Craft Fair on the Calvin C. Gould Library Green at the Osterville Village Library. 

 Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys have been together since 2008, playing Sarah’s originals, rockabilly classics, and always some unexpected treasures. Their set has a vibrant energy that always gets the crowd dancing... you just can’t help but feel good! Bring the kids, house guests, and neighbors! Free admission; donations are accepted. Presented by the Kirkman Trust Fund.

Back for their 7th year Vermont Ski and Paddle. Vermont Ski & Paddle generously donates a portion of the sale to the children’s programming at the library. Get your SUP boards, accessories and more. 9 AM - 4 PM daily.

Join Shellfish Biologist Elizabeth Lewis and Shellfish Technician Benjamin Sacco at the Bridge Street Landing in Osterville and learn how to shellfish. Contact Ben Sacco at Benjamin.Sacco@townofbarnstable.ma.us to learn more and to sign up.

Amy.Croteau@townofbarnstable.ma.us

Protecting the Planet Edith Vonnegut is a painter. Her work juxtaposes heavenly beings, heroic women and glorified mundane activities. Meet her at the OVL as she discusses her collection Protecting the Planet that is on display at the library.

Dwight Chapin served as Personal Aide; Special Assistant; then Deputy Assistant to President Richard Nixon. Responsible for the planning and execution of the President’s schedule and appearances; plus oversight of the White House Advance and Television Offices. He was acting Chief of Protocol for the President’s 1972 historic trip to China. Join him as he discusses his new book "The President's Man".

Make your appointment at Red Cross

Red Cross Blood Drive at the Osterville Village Library. Make your appointment at Red Cross

Learn the history of the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Cotuit Kettleers, how the Kettleers recruit players and interns, our community involvement, clinics, and the importance of our host families. Q & A.We will also have yearbooks, pamphlets, stickers and other items for kids as hand outs. Bring the family!

In "Easter Traditions in Boston", Anthony Sammarco revisits the long-held traditions of decorating Easter eggs, decorating an Egg Tree, choosing an Easter bonnet, children's Easter egg hunts, and attending Easter Services before joining the O'Neils and the Houghtons, who annually participated in matching Easter outfits in the Easter Parade on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston's Back Bay. Bostonians have a shared tradition of this very special holiday and though it was ignored by the Puritans we can fondly remember in this book how our parents and grandparents celebrated the holiday

Enjoy an indoor Easter Egg Hunt at the library.

Anthony Sammarco will present an illustrated lecture on “The Boston Irish." He will explore the 19th and 20th century people and institutions that were founded by and for the Irish immigrants and their descendants. Some of the prominent ones are Boston College, Carney Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital, the House of the Good Shepherd, the House of the Angel Guardian and many churches such as the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Conception in Boston's South End. Many people think that the Irish immigration of the 1840s changed the face of Boston over the ensuing centuries. Generations of Irish in Boston contributed to the fabric of the city's life in business, government and the church.
Anthony Mitchell Sammarco is a noted historian and author of over seventy books on the history and development of Boston. He lectures widely on the history and development of is city. He commenced writing in 1995. Two of his books made the best sellers list: the History of HowardJohnson's: How a M

The Brentwood Brass presents Holiday favorites for Brass and Carol Sing-along.

Boxwood is a hearty evergreen, perfect for a long lasting centerpiece for the holidays abd into the new year. Katri guides you to embrace your creativity and make your own unique decorative tree complete with bows, baubles and more.

$45.00 20% donated to the library, class limited to 20 preregister at 

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