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Starting Thursday, June 29th
The Dennis
Libraries present a StoryWalk®
at Johnny Kelley Park in Dennis. This summer’s featured book is Peter the Piping Plover. Peter is a migratory shorebird who has
just hatched and lives and grows up on a Cape Cod beach over the summer. The
author Amanda Maguire took the book’s captivating photographs that introduce children
to the wonders of nature.
The walk begins across from the picnic area and proceeds
right, following the Braille Trail path. We hope readers of all ages join the
fun. Afterwards, feel free to spend time exploring all of the park’s offerings.
The StoryWalk® concept
was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier,
VT, and developed with the help
of Rachel Senechal of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. The Dennis Libraries thank
these two innovative women, along with the Recreation Department and the
Department of Public Works for the Town of Dennis, for making this event possible.
Thursday, July 6th at 5:00 p.m.
We are featuring the artwork of local artist Rick Kucia in our meeting room throughout the month of July. Rick has a passion for fishing which inspired him to practice the art of gyotaku printing. Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese printing used by fishermen to record their catches. In Rick’s style of gyotaku, the actual sea life is his canvas. Colorful inks are applied to the sea life itself, then cloth or rice paper is gently pressed on the surface of the sea life to find each creature’s unique details. When the cloth or paper is removed, a beautiful impression is left. All of his artwork is original and the marine life was personally found or caught from the waters of Cape Cod, MA.
The artist will be at the library for a reception on Thursday, July 6th at 5:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
July 2023
The July online issue of BookPage is here. Enjoy the unique perspective this publication gives into authors and their works.
Click on the cover to go to our landing page, where the latest issue can be accessed, along with older issues. Once you see the magazine cover, you may advance by using the arrow or click on the "+" sign to make the print larger as needed.
The Friends of the Dennis Public Library pay for our hardcopy subscription. Come in and take home a copy while supplies last.
Saturday, July 15th from 10:00 - 2:00
For one day only, come and enjoy this beautiful quilt called "Simply Red," designed by Sharon Keightley.
The Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod are preparing for their 40th Annual Quilt Show at the Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Harwich on August 2 - 4, 2023. Children 12 and under receive free admission. Some proceeds provide scholarships for Cape Cod high school students.
Thursday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. - CANCELED
The
Alzheimer's Association will host a presentation about Alzheimer's
disease and dementia. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s,
the difference between
Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors,
current research and treatments available, and resources available from
the Alzheimer’s Association.
This event will hosted by Jennifer
Hoadley Regional Manager of Southeastern Massachusetts for the
Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter.
Please call the library at 508-760-6219 to register for this program.
Thursday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. - CANCELED
Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer
Affairs & Business Regulation, will host a presentation on identity
theft and fraud prevention. Topics will include recent identity theft
trends and scams, how to identify and avoid identity theft, and steps
consumers can take if they are the victim of fraud or identity theft.
Registration is required. Please call the library at 508-760-6219 to register.
Tuesday, July 4th - CLOSED
The library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, but open our regular hours on Saturday, July 1st and Wednesday, July 5th.
Please enjoy a happy and safe holiday!
For Ages 5 to Adult
In July we will be displaying tiny artwork, and all are welcome to contribute.
Starting today, come pick up a kit, which includes a 4" x 4" canvas, 6 paint colors, and a paintbrush. Use these materials (plus any others you might have at home) to create your own tiny masterpiece. The theme for this summer's art display is Cape Cod summer. Supplies are limited.
Please bring your tiny artwork to the library by Friday, June 30th, 2023. Label the back of your artwork with your full name, age (if under 18), and an email address. The Tiny Art Show will be on display in the library during July 2023. Artwork will be available to pick up in August 2023.
Thursday, June 29th at 6:00 p.m. - FULL
The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod will host a second session of their presentation on native plants of Cape Cod. The presentation will provide an overview of native plants and discuss native plants that are ideal for home landscaping and planting.
Please call the library at 508-760-6219 to register for this program.
Ready, Set, Access!
Thanks to a very generous contribution by the Friends of the Dennis Public Library, we now have eight new public computers.
We thank the Friends for their attention to the needs of our patrons and invite you to come and try out our new desktops.
June 2023
BookPage is a great resource for people who love to read. Click on the cover to go to our landing page, where the latest issue can be accessed - along with older issues. Once you see the magazine cover, you may advance by using the arrow. Use the "+" sign to make the print larger as needed.
The Friends of the Dennis Public Library pay for our hard copy subscription. Come in and take home a copy while supplies last.
