Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Whelden Memorial Library!
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
Take Home Craft Kit
Monday, Apr. 1
Register to get everything you need for a fun spring craft!
(You will need tape and scissors)
Take Home Craft Kit
Monday, Apr. 1
Register to receive a new spice or spice blend and recipe each month.
Whelden Memorial Library
Monday, Apr. 1, 2-4pm
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.
Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Whelden Memorial Library
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 10am
Planning for Medicare is a presentation and discussion led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative, geared toward individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility.
Whelden Memorial Library
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2:30pm
Come try interesting snacks and rate your favorites. Registration required, but come on time or we might run out of snacks!
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Apr. 4, 10am-12pm
Embrace the perfect Thursday pick-me-up!
Explore our tea library, savor a delightful brew, and set the perfect tone for your day.
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Apr. 4, 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!
Meets outdoors if the weather is nice!
Start @ Whelden. End @ Sturgis
Saturday, Apr. 6, 9am-12pm
Join us for a guided hike between Whelden Library in West Barnstable and Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village.
Hike length is 6 Miles, with an opportunity to end hike mid-way.
(Rain cancels this event.) We kindly request that no dogs join us for the hike.
Register here or visit
sturgislibrary.org to participate.
Please note: This hike is NOT a loop.
Carpooling/ride arrangements will need to be made by participants.
Sponsored by Whelden Memorial and Sturgis Library.
Whelden Memorial Library
Monday, Apr. 8, 2-4pm
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.
Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Take Home Item
Monday, Apr. 8, 2:16 PM
Whelden Library is distributing free solar eclipse glasses thanks to: SEAL.
SIgn up here to get your glasses. (Limit 6 per household). Sponsored by Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL).
West Barnstable Community Building
Tuesday, Apr. 9, 12pm
Brought to you by the American Red Cross and Whelden Library - Be cool, give blood.
Event will be held at the West Barnstable Community Building. Sponsored by American Red Cross.
Whelden Memorial Library
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 3-6pm
Time to get creative!
Drop in and test your build skills.
Complete our challenge or do your own thing!
Leave behind your creations to be put on display in the library until next month.
All ages welcome! Duplos available for younger builders.
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Apr. 11, 10am
Join the Barnstable Council on Aging for this informative program on self-care.
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Apr. 11, 10am-12pm
Embrace the perfect Thursday pick-me-up!
Explore our tea library, savor a delightful brew, and set the perfect tone for your day.
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Apr. 11, 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!
Meets outdoors if the weather is nice!
Whelden Memorial Library
Saturday, Apr. 13, 9-2pm
Visit our basement bookstore and find your next favorite forever book.
Typically open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, weather and holiday dependent.
Check our full event calendar for the most up to date list of booksale dates and special sales!
West Barnstable Community Building
Sunday, Apr. 14, 1-2:30pm
Come play Bluey games and get into Dance Mode! Put it on the calendar, Rita!
Whelden Memorial Library
Monday, Apr. 15
Closed for the holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday April 16th, 9am-2pm.
Whelden Memorial Library
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 10-2pm (or until we run out of ducks)
10-2pm or while supplies last!
Search the lawn and libary for 10 ducks, return them to the desk for a prize. Limit 1 prize per person.
Centerville Public Library
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 11am
Is poop valuable and powerful? Learn all about creatures and ancient cultures and what they did with their poo at Centerville Public Library from teacher Susie MacGuire. Sponsored by Barnstable Libraries.