Closed for the Holiday

Closed for the Holiday

4th Tuesday Book Klatch

A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate.This month's selection is A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Wh......More

A casual social gathering for discussing books and enjoying conversation. New members are always welcome. Please contact csims@clamsnet.org for information on how to participate.This month's selection is A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell

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

Thursday Story Time!

Join us every Thursday 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.For more information ab......More

Join us every Thursday 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.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Friends of BFL Sunday Series: Crabgrass Bluegrass

Program information TBAThis program is paid for and hosted by the Friends of the Brooks Free Library.

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 cburke@clamsnet.org.

Thornton Meeting Room

Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Thornton Meeting Room

Harwich Housing Advocacy - Drop-in Hours with Brianna Powell

Brooks Free Library is hosting free drop-in hours every Monday from 10:30 - 12:30 with Brianna Powell, Harwich Housing Advocate. Brianna can provide information on affordable housing opportunities and resources in Harwich. Drop-in sessions are first-come, first-served a......More

Brooks Free Library is hosting free drop-in hours every Monday from 10:30 - 12:30 with Brianna Powell, Harwich Housing Advocate. Brianna can provide information on affordable housing opportunities and resources in Harwich. Drop-in sessions are first-come, first-served and held on the 2nd floor of Brooks Free Library in the VITAL room, across from our Reference desk.Housing Advocacy in Harwich is seeking to expand, protect, and preserve year-round rental and ownership housing opportunities that range from market rate, moderately-affordable units, and low income housing. In addition, we focus on providing resources, education, and programs to assist town residents maintain and obtain suitable housing. Our efforts are for the benefit of all town residents and will promote a welcoming environment for a socio-demographic, diverse community.

VITAL Room - 2nd Floor

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

Mock Stonewall Discussion Group

Join us as we discuss books that are eligible for the 2026 Stonewall Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award. These awards are given annually to English-language books of exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA experience. Our group w......More

Join us as we discuss books that are eligible for the 2026 Stonewall Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award. These awards are given annually to English-language books of exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA experience. Our group will meet once a month to discuss eligible books. In January 2026 we will have a Mock Stonewall vote to decide which books our mock committee believes should win the award. Contact Ann Carpenter at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for more information. We would like this to be a multi-generational book discussion, both adults and students grades 5 and above are invited to participate. Meetings will be held at 10:30 on Saturdays towards the beginning of the month. Because of staffing needs, it will sometimes be the first Saturday, and sometimes the second Saturday. Here is a list of the proposed meeting dates:March 8, April 5, May 3, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 13, and January 3. This is a program for teens and adults. For more information about what teens can expect at library programs, visit our website.

Thornton Meeting Room