Knit Lit

Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected].

Thornton Meeting Room

Tech Help Power Hours

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting wi......More

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting with eBooks/eAudiobooksBasic tips on how to use your device (Chromebooks/smartphones/laptops)Internet BasicsEmail BasicsSoftware/App Basics Research beyond GoogleUsing library electronic resources – newspaper databases, Hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader Some limits on these services include:Limited to a maximum of 20 minutesCannot troubleshoot personal computers or devicesCannot provide medical, legal and business advice or opinionsWe do not type or proofread documents

Reference Desk

Legos!

This drop in Lego program will run every Wednesday! Come and play with our huge bins of Lego blocks! No registration is required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Teen Book Club

Come read with us! High school aged teen book club. Snack provided! This event is free, no sign up necessary. Any questions call or email Shanaz [email protected] is a teen program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

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Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees meeting. This calendar event simply shows the room reservation. For th......More

The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. The public is invited to attend. Please note: this is not the official public meeting notice for the Trustees meeting. This calendar event simply shows the room reservation. For the official agendas, minutes and packets for Trustees' meetings, please visit the Town of Harwich designated posting site on the Town of Harwich website, https://www.harwich-ma.gov/. The direct link to the Agenda and Minutes portal is https://harwichma.portal.civicclerk.com/

Thornton Meeting Room

Thursday Story Time!

Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at the Brooks Free Library! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not requi......More

Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at the Brooks Free Library! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Brooks Park Gazebo

Kids' Chess Club

Play chess with others, or learn how to play! This program meets on the third Thursday of each month.This is a drop in program and registration is NOT required, however we encourage you to register so that we'll have your contact information in the event of an unexpecte......More

Play chess with others, or learn how to play! This program meets on the third Thursday of each month.This is a drop in program and registration is NOT required, however we encourage you to register so that we'll have your contact information in the event of an unexpected cancellation. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at our programs, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room

Homeschool Activity Club

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For m......More

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Harwich and the American Revolution with Lynne Zalesak

Journey with us through a presentation of the role Harwich played in the American Revolution. Lynne Zalesak, a board member of the Harwich Historical Society, will be presenting an overview of her chapters in the book, "The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands.......More

Journey with us through a presentation of the role Harwich played in the American Revolution. Lynne Zalesak, a board member of the Harwich Historical Society, will be presenting an overview of her chapters in the book, "The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands." She will also briefly discuss resources you can use to find information on your own Revolutionary War ancestors.No registration required.

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Buried in Treasures - Workshop/Discussion Group

Buried in Treasures is a 16-week series which will be held once a week on Monday afternoons at 2 PM at Brooks Free Library. Led by a trained volunteer coordinator, this series is a compassionate, non-judgmental program that empowers you to understand your clutter, build......More

Buried in Treasures is a 16-week series which will be held once a week on Monday afternoons at 2 PM at Brooks Free Library. Led by a trained volunteer coordinator, this series is a compassionate, non-judgmental program that empowers you to understand your clutter, build practical organizing skills, and create lasting change. Suitable for every level of clutter—from everyday disorganization to excessive collecting and hoarding tendencies—this program meets you where you are and supports progress without shame. Registration is not required but participants are asked to make a commitment to attend the full series. Workbooks will be provided at no cost to attendees. This series is sponsored by the Town of Harwich Health Dept., Council on Aging and Brooks Free Library.For more information, please call the the Council on Aging at 508-430-7550 or Brooks Free Library at 508-430-7562.

Thornton Meeting Room

Tuesday Storytime

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not requir......More

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Morning Book Group

This book discussion group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected] or [email protected] month's selection is Life After Power by Jared Cohen

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Birding by Ear

If you love birds and would like to learn more about birding by ear, this program is for you.Together we will learn to identify birds by their songs, calls, and non-vocal sounds. For moreinformation contact Carla Burke at 508-430-7562, extension 5 or [email protected]......More

If you love birds and would like to learn more about birding by ear, this program is for you.Together we will learn to identify birds by their songs, calls, and non-vocal sounds. For moreinformation contact Carla Burke at 508-430-7562, extension 5 or [email protected].

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Magic: The Gathering Club

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles a......More

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles are welcome!This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room

Knit Lit

Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected].

Thornton Meeting Room

Legos!

This drop in Lego program will run every Wednesday! Come and play with our huge bins of Lego blocks! No registration is required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Tech Help Power Hours

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting wi......More

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting with eBooks/eAudiobooksBasic tips on how to use your device (Chromebooks/smartphones/laptops)Internet BasicsEmail BasicsSoftware/App Basics Research beyond GoogleUsing library electronic resources – newspaper databases, Hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader Some limits on these services include:Limited to a maximum of 20 minutesCannot troubleshoot personal computers or devicesCannot provide medical, legal and business advice or opinionsWe do not type or proofread documents

Reference Desk

Early Release Food and Fun!

Middle and High School students can make a tasty treat and then play a game or work on a craft every Monomoy Early Release Wednesday. The program will begin at roughly 3:30, or whenever the middle school bus arrives at the library. If you have any food restrictions, ple......More

Middle and High School students can make a tasty treat and then play a game or work on a craft every Monomoy Early Release Wednesday. The program will begin at roughly 3:30, or whenever the middle school bus arrives at the library. If you have any food restrictions, please let Ann know at [email protected]. No registration is required. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room

Thursday Story Time!

Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at the Brooks Free Library! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not requi......More

Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at the Brooks Free Library! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Brooks Park Gazebo

Monthly Pokemon Club

We'll do Pokemon related crafts, try playing the Pokemon card game, and generally celebrate the internationally popular card game/video game/tv show/collectible craze! No card trading will be allowed during the program. This program runs every second Thursday of the mon......More

We'll do Pokemon related crafts, try playing the Pokemon card game, and generally celebrate the internationally popular card game/video game/tv show/collectible craze! No card trading will be allowed during the program. This program runs every second Thursday of the month!While this is a drop in program and registration is NOT required, we recommend registering so that we will have your contact information in the event of a weather emergency or other sudden cancellation. Children under ten should have an adult in the building for the duration of the program. Children under 8 should have an adult with them for program.This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at library programs, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room

Homeschool Activity Club

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For m......More

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Raptors in the Real World

Meet Coco the raptor and his handler JoAnn Byrnes, a wildlife rehabilitator as discusses the importance of raptors in local habitats, and uses Coco to demonstrate the majesty of predatory birds!Registration is required for this free program.This is a live animal special......More

Meet Coco the raptor and his handler JoAnn Byrnes, a wildlife rehabilitator as discusses the importance of raptors in local habitats, and uses Coco to demonstrate the majesty of predatory birds!Registration is required for this free program.This is a live animal special program. For more information about what to expect at library programs, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room