Click on any of the images to find more information or register for the program. To see a full list of all of the events happening at Whelden, visit wheldenlibrary.org/events.

Click on any of the images to find more information or register for the program. To see a full list of all of the events happening at Whelden, visit wheldenlibrary.org/events.

New Catalog

Welcome to Aspen

As of February 27th the Cape and Island Libraries (CLAMS) made the switch to a new platform.

We appreciate your patience while we all learn something new.

Find out out more about and get to know the new system visit: wheldenlibrary.org/new-catalog

or click here check out the new catalog

Closed Monday, April 17th

The library will be closed for the holiday.

FOWL Bookstore Open for the Season

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month

9-2pm

Check out what our basement bookstore has to offer and take home your next favorite forever book.

Vendors Wanted for Village Festival

$30 a day for a 10x10 space

When: Saturday, August 19th

Where: 2401 Meetinghouse Way West Barnstable MA 02668

For more information and to request a spot:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/village-festival

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Recycle You Redeemables

Make a Donation to the Library

1. Bag up your redeemable cans and bottles, no glass! (most hard cider cans are non-redeemable, check for the stamp before donating!)
2. Drop them off at the recycling shed in the library parking lot
3. Congratulate yourself on a job well done

Mango Languages

Free with your Whelden Library Card.

Choose from over 70 languages including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Learn on the go- Download the Mango app onto your smart device to access the courses anywhere at your convenience.

Follow this link: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/whelden/start to get started.

Have your library card number ready.*

Select 'Use Mango as a Guest' to get started quickly

or

Select 'Sign Up' to create a profile and save your progress as you learn. 

*Please note: You must have a library card issued by Whelden Library to use this service.

Need Help?

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Or stop by the library.

Program Requests Welcome

Do you have an idea for a program?

Or would you like to host your own?

We want to hear from you!

Click here to fill out our suggestion form!

Katharine Schellman's

Lily Adler Series - Historical mysteries



Setting: London 1815. Though newly-widowed Lily Adler is returning to a society that frowns on independent women, she is determined to create a meaningful life for herself even without a husband. She becomes a private problem solver for the upper crust. The Body in the Garden, (book 1) was one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of 2020 and led to Shellman being named one of BookPage’s 16 Women to Watch in 2020. The second book, Silence in the Library, was praised as “worthy of Agatha Christie or Rex Stout” (Library Journal). Death at the Manor is the newest in the series. Great crime novels; fast-paced, expertly researched, intricately plotted. Historical accuracy and clever characters. Fun reads.

Order book 1 today, click here!

April Take & Make - Paper Seed Bomb

Register to receive your paper seed bomb kit!

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Meditation for Everyone*

Monday April 3rd & 10th (May 8,15 & 22nd)

6pm

at the West Barnstable Community Building

*a 6-week series on meditation

We are incredibly lucky to welcome Ann Miller, a Senior Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen for a series on meditation. Classes will be both discussion and practice. You can join us for any or all of these classes.

Registration is strongly suggested as space is limited.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Online Safety with The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 

Tuesday, April 4th

3pm

Scammers are everywhere, especially online, do you know how to keep your smart device protected, how to navigate social media, does online banking make you nervous? The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation will be at Whelden to answer those questions, give you tips for safely navigating the web, and suggestions to keep you protected from scams and identity theft.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262  

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, April 6th

1-5:30pm

West Barnstable Community Building

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: WML to schedule an appointment.

BCOA - Brain Train

Thursday, April 13th

10am

A little fun can go a long way in training our brains. Join the Barnstable Council on Aging for a Brain train class. The class will review memory, fun games to weed out the cobwebs and pointers to understand how our brain ages.

The Cape Cod Genealogical Society presents a 3-part Genealogy Course

Thursday, April 13th, 27th, & May 18th

6pm

For anyone interested in researching their family history and learning special techniques for finding your roots. Topics include a general overview of genealogy methods, immigration and migration, and DNA in Genealogy

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262  

A Guided Hike from Library to Library

Saturday, April 22nd

9-12pm

Kick off National Library Week and celebrate Earth Day!

Join us for a guided nature hike between Whelden Library in West Barnstable and Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village.

In honor of Earth Day, gloves and bags will be provided for hikers who wish to clean up trash during the hike!

Hike length is 6 Miles, with an opportunity to end hike mid-way.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

or Email: Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org

Spice of the Month Club

Register to receive a new spice or spice blend to use in your baking, cooking or cocktail making then share with us in pictures or recipes how you used it and how much, or how little you liked it.

Registration required

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

On Wednesdays, We Read Books

A Book Club

Wednesday, April 12th

10:30am

April Book: Dead Wake by Erik Larsen

Copies available at the circulation desk.

Tech Help by Appointment

Learning a new device? Struggling to figure out e-books? Need to send an email? We're here for you!

To request an appointment:

Call: 508-362-2262

Email: whelden@comcast.net

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Touch a Truck

Tuesday, April 18th

12-1pm

West Barnstable Community Building

Join us at the West Barnstable Community Building for this hands-on exploration opportunity! 

Come meet our first responders and learn about what they drive.

For the kids going into school for the first time, take a tour of a school bus!

Join Lizzy for a special story time and sing-a-along!

Thank you to the West Barnstable Fire Department and Amaral Bus Company for donating their time and trucks!

Anime Night

Wednesday, April 19th

4:30-6:30pm

A night to appreciate all things anime. 

Eat mochi and other snacks while watching an anime together.

Movie Details: A young girl loses her parents and finds them under aspell in a not so abandoned amusement park. 

All ages welcome.

Best suited for ages 10 and up.

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Reading to Dogs

Thursday, April 20th

11am

West Barnstable Community Building

The Cape Cod Companion Animal Program will be visiting with their certified therapy dogs. Kids will have the opportunity to read a book with a furry friend.

OMGeodes

Friday, April 21st

12pm

Learn about rocks and crystallization with Lynne from Elements Etc.

After we learn, stick around to break open your own geode!

Best suited for ages 5 and up.

Adult supervision/participation is required for geode breaking. 

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Family Movie Night

Monday, April 24th

5pm

To infinity and beyond!

Watch this animated spin-off movie following the story of your favorite not-a-toy spaceman.

Can't guess the title? Call or email to find out!

Pokémon Club

Sunday April 30th

4pm

Do you love Pokémon?!

Let's celebrate our common interest with each other!

Scavenger hunt, prizes, trivia, and trading card game practice, instruction, and play time!

Ages 5-12 years old, parents welcome to hang out! 

To Register:

Visit: wheldenlibrary.org/events

Email: whelden@comcast.net

or Call: 508-362-2262

Storytime with Lizzy

Thursdays

11am

Drop-in story time geared towards a pre-school audience. Caregivers and children listen to stories read by Lizzy, sing, dance, and have fun each week! If the weather's nice, we go outside!

Monday..................2pm - 7pm

Tuesday.................9am - 2pm

Wednesday............2pm - 7pm

Thursday................9am - 2pm

Friday.....................9am - 2pm

Saturday................9am - 2pm

Sunday.......................CLOSED

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Thank you!