Winter Book Sale

Our winter book sale, held by the Brewster Ladies' Library Association, is open on Sundays through March from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.  To access the book sale, use the lower level entrance near the flagpole courtyard. Thank you for your support! https://brewsterladiesl......More

Our winter book sale, held by the Brewster Ladies' Library Association, is open on Sundays through March from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.  To access the book sale, use the lower level entrance near the flagpole courtyard. Thank you for your support! https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-book-sale-40/

Basement Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Take Control of Your Identity: Practical Tools to Prevent (Or Survive) Identity Theft

This one-hour session will help you create a defensive plan to reduce the risks of identity theft, and to manage the process of recovery, should your identity be stolen. Topics include:  Types of identity theft.  The importance of being proactive.  Best practices ......More

This one-hour session will help you create a defensive plan to reduce the risks of identity theft, and to manage the process of recovery, should your identity be stolen. Topics include:  Types of identity theft.  The importance of being proactive.  Best practices for protecting your online identity and important online accounts.  Steps to take if you believe you are a victim of identity theft.  Should you buy identity theft insurance? About the Presenter: Trevor Roycroft, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies at Ohio University. He has thirty-five years of experience in the telecommunication and information technology fields. His teaching and research have focused on privacy, regulatory policy, and the economics of the telecommunication and information technology industries. In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Roycroft has filed testimony, reports, and affidavits in over 100 proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission, state regulatory commissions, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, and in state and federal courts. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-control-of-your-identity-practical-tools-to-prevent-or-survive-identity-theft-2/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Virtual Speaker Series: America’s Response to the Opioid Crisis with Shoshana Walter

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as ......More

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths, our default response is still to punish, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. In this book, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana, received more opportunities in his addiction than April, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings, allowing rehab patients to die, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Be sure to register now to participate in this urgent conversation and learn insight on how we might fix the system to save lives. If you cannot watch the live event, a recording will be available. Register & Submit Questions Here: https://libraryc.org/brewsterladieslibrary/117304 About the Author: Shoshana Walter is a reporter for the Marshall Project covering the criminal justice system. Her reporting has been honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and Selden Ring, and she has won the Knight Award for Public Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She started her work on the treatment system at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where her work appeared in The New York Times Magazine, in newspapers, and on NPR stations across the country. She is based in Oakland, California. About the Guest Host: Barbara Ellen Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, essayist, and poet. Her widely known works include The Poisonwood Bible, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a nonfiction account of her family's attempts to eat locally. In 2023, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel Demon Copperhead. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice, biodiversity, and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-speaker-series-america-s-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-with-shoshana-walter/

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Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library

Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how......More

Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-359/

Reference Department Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Edward Gorey / Mr. Sinister Cozy

Terrible things unfold in an Edward Gorey Book—children get swept out to sea, abducted by murderous insects, fall into unsavory company, or get carried off by giant birds. Sometimes they die of boredom. Edward writes, and draws, about everyday life and—for reasons tha......More

Terrible things unfold in an Edward Gorey Book—children get swept out to sea, abducted by murderous insects, fall into unsavory company, or get carried off by giant birds. Sometimes they die of boredom. Edward writes, and draws, about everyday life and—for reasons that get covered in this presentation—his books are a delight and extremely funny—mostly. Gorey’s work as an author, book artist, illustrator, and designer is frequently categorized as Whimsically Macabre, though we prefer Edward’s own term Sinister Cozy. His work looks a century or so older than it is yet consistently remains thirty years ahead of us. The Presenter: Gregory Hischak is a writer, performer, and designer who has created exhibits at the Edward Gorey House since 2014. He is the author of E is for Edward A Centennial Celebration of the Mischievous Mind of Edward Gorey (Blackdog & Leventhal, September 2025). He has been the Gorey House’s Director since 2020 and has now been collaborating with Edward for almost a dozen years. Edward remains the perfect boss: open to endless interpretation and not prone to disagreement—as he is dead. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/edward-gorey-mr-sinister-cozy/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Introduction to Mindfulness

Please note that registration is for the whole series, which includes 4 programs. The dates for the programs are March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. This spring, ground yourself firmly in the present, with this four-session introduction to mindfulness. If you are curiou......More

Please note that registration is for the whole series, which includes 4 programs. The dates for the programs are March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. This spring, ground yourself firmly in the present, with this four-session introduction to mindfulness. If you are curious about mindfulness and would like to learn more, this introductory program will provide you with information and resources to cultivate mindfulness in your own life. Each session will feature a different type of mindfulness meditation, and will include information, practice, and discussion. Our optional text (copies available at the library) is Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn. In the text, Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as “awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.”  This program is offered by Lesley University Mindfulness Studies master's degree graduate and library staff member Joanne Clingan. For more information, please contact Joanne at [email protected]. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/introduction-to-mindfulness-4/

Historic Room Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Storytime & Craft with Miss Michelle!

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium.  https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-75/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Babies & Books Storytime

Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30. For ages 0-2. Drop in. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babies-books-storytime-118/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Yoga at the Library

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for t......More

These yoga classes are taught by a trauma-informed teacher who leads from the front of the room. Classes include centering, focused breathing, and gentle stretching and movement. Modifications are given and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best for them. Classes are beginner-friendly and great for those who already practice yoga. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience! Please bring whatever supplies you might need including a yoga mat, water bottle, etc. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-at-the-library-30/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-......More

Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags. In addition to sewing the bags we need volunteers to: cut, iron, and organize fabric. For those who intend to sew, please bring your own machine! Learn more by clicking HERE. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/boomerang-bags-sewing-bee-70/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Ask the Tax Guy

Come see the Tax Guy at Brewster Ladies’ Library! He can answer general questions about your taxes, give information about free filing, and help you access essential tax forms. He’s here to offer support throughout the tax season. This is a first-come, first-served se......More

Come see the Tax Guy at Brewster Ladies’ Library! He can answer general questions about your taxes, give information about free filing, and help you access essential tax forms. He’s here to offer support throughout the tax season. This is a first-come, first-served service. Please Note: The Tax Guy cannot fill out forms or give financial advice. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ask-the-tax-guy-15/

Reference Department Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Take Down: Cape Cod Art Center Camera Club

Members of the CCAC Camera Club include juried artists and Master Artists of the Cape Cod Art Center. The featured works include landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, still lifes, abstracts and other images from Cape Cod, and other U.S. and international locations. About ......More

Members of the CCAC Camera Club include juried artists and Master Artists of the Cape Cod Art Center. The featured works include landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, still lifes, abstracts and other images from Cape Cod, and other U.S. and international locations. About the Flyer: The polar bear photograph will be part of the CCAC Camera Club’s exhibit at the Mashpee Library September 6-30. A reception will be held Saturday, September 6, from 2-4pm in the library’s Event Room. The image was made by club member Jim Walzcak in Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Photo credit: Jim Walzcak. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-down-cape-cod-cultural-council-camera-club/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

The State of Medicine: When Brewster Became Brewster

The state of medicine in Brewster at the turn of the 19th Century will be explored from the perspective of both the patient and physician. Three “cases” from the autobiography of Capt. Elijah Cobb will be examined. The first case is his injury as a boy, the second is......More

The state of medicine in Brewster at the turn of the 19th Century will be explored from the perspective of both the patient and physician. Three “cases” from the autobiography of Capt. Elijah Cobb will be examined. The first case is his injury as a boy, the second is the injury of his brother and the third is fever, with the subsequent deaths of his friends in a foreign port. The cases provide examples of general medicine, emergency medicine, and causes of death. The general state of medical knowledge of the time will be reviewed and the effectiveness of the medical care available will be discussed. This program is offered in partnership with the Brewster Historical Society. More info here: https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar/medicine About the Presenter After completing medical school, Ron Jones finished a Family Medicine residency in the Twin Cities before moving to a small town in western Minnesota. There, he practiced in the county's single clinic and hospital, including running a weekly outreach clinic with limited resources. He also served as the county coroner. After four years, Ron transitioned to full-time Emergency Room work at a small southern Minnesota hospital, primarily on the night shift, for 14 years. A six-month sabbatical involved working in multiple small-town Minnesota ERs. His experience was generally in rural medicine until a shift to Urgent Care in the Twin Cities shortly before the start of the Covid pandemic. He worked in Urgent Care until retiring in 2021. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/event-with-the-brewster-historical-society-3/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Pokemon & Magic the Gathering Card Games!

Come join Stephen in playing the Pokemon & Magic the Gathering card games! There will be door prizes, snacks and fun to be had! Ages 6+ https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pokemon-magic-the-gathering-card-games-12/

Meeting Room Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Winter Book Sale

Our winter book sale, held by the Brewster Ladies' Library Association, is open on Sundays through March from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.  To access the book sale, use the lower level entrance near the flagpole courtyard. Thank you for your support! https://brewsterladiesl......More

Our winter book sale, held by the Brewster Ladies' Library Association, is open on Sundays through March from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.  To access the book sale, use the lower level entrance near the flagpole courtyard. Thank you for your support! https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-book-sale-41/

Basement Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Popular Music & Veterans with Sultana

In their program, “Popular Music and Veterans”, Jon and Li Waterman supplement their well-received "Roots of American Popular Music" program with an exploration through songs of some of the experiences and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. The progra......More

In their program, “Popular Music and Veterans”, Jon and Li Waterman supplement their well-received "Roots of American Popular Music" program with an exploration through songs of some of the experiences and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. The program consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America. The program is part of the series "Live Music Making History Live." This program is supported in part by a grant from the Brewster Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. About the Performers Sultana is the acoustic duo of Jon and Li Waterman. Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the music he loves, and the diversity of the human experience. His song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion, AR. Waterman has presented his programs “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” and “History and Legends through Song” in venues around the country, both in person and virtually. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College. Li is a classically trained guitarist and singer who formerly fronted the Rhode Island band Alien Tesh. She is also an artist and graduate of Museum School in Boston. https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/popular-music-veterans-with-jon-waterman/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Cozy Murder Mystery Club

Do you dream of improbable circumstances that lead to mysterious deaths? Are you in the unknowing possession of a map to a silver mine hidden in the frame of an antique painting? Does your cat often lead you into situations that lead to the tragic murders of others? I......More

Do you dream of improbable circumstances that lead to mysterious deaths? Are you in the unknowing possession of a map to a silver mine hidden in the frame of an antique painting? Does your cat often lead you into situations that lead to the tragic murders of others? If so, you may enjoy Cozy Murder Mystery Book Club, the last Tuesday of each month, from 3-4 pm. Jan:  The Secret, Book & Scone Society by: Ellery Adams Feb:  Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by: Valerie Burns March:  Tea & Treachery by: Vicki Delany April:  Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by: Jesse Q. Sutanto May:  Steeped in Secrets by: Lauren Elliott June:  Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by: Laurien Berenson July:  The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening by: Naomi Kuttner August:   Murder Uncorked by: Maddie Day https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cozy-murder-mystery-club-3/

Meeting Room Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library

Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how......More

Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. Examples of assistance offered: -eBook/eReaders -using online library resources -computer navigation -app usage -cellphone use and general overview -tablet use -basic internet instruction -how to create an email -help locating and filling out online applications -transferring pictures or other documents Unfortunately we cannot: -repair broken, locked, or infected devices -wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices -enter sensitive information for patrons (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.) -restore deleted email accounts or online accounts https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-drop-in-at-the-brewster-ladies-library-360/

Reference Department Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Greek Cultural Night

Come escape to an evening in beautiful Greece with music, history, language, food and dance! Your instructor, Rheanna Hastings, is a first generation Greek American who grew up surrounded by Greek culture. She speaks, reads, and writes Greek, and loves to share her cu......More

Come escape to an evening in beautiful Greece with music, history, language, food and dance! Your instructor, Rheanna Hastings, is a first generation Greek American who grew up surrounded by Greek culture. She speaks, reads, and writes Greek, and loves to share her culture with others which includes history, language and especially Greek food! Join us to relax, enjoy Greek hospitality, food and dance! This program is offered in partnership with the Brewster  Council on Aging, and is supported by a grant from the Brewster Local Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. About the Instructor Rheanna Hastings has been a Greek Dance Troupe Leader since 2001 and has been Greek Dancing since the age of 12. She likes to spread awareness about her culture and teach others about cultural diversity through ethnic dance, language, and dialogue. Rheanna is a Member of the Nauset School District's Multilingual Parent and Caregiver Advisory Council (MLPAC). She also started a Multicultural Club at Cape Cod Christian Academy where they learn the basics of multiple languages and different cultural traditions, folk dances, and food from heritages and ethnicities around the world! https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/greek-cultural-night-2/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Traveling Town Manager & Select Board Office Hours

Town Manager Peter Lombardi and a Select Board Member are offering "traveling" office hours at the Library. Stop by and say hi! https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/traveling-town-manager-select-board-office-hours-2/

Newspaper Area Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Storytime

Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Auditorium.  https://brewsterladieslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-76/

Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631

Set Up: Brewster Art Exhibit

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Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631