Join Dave Scandurra (Owner/Founder of Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod) for a Plant Identification walk at Eagle Pond. Dave will lead the walk and point out the many edible, medicinal, and useful plants along the way. Dave is a passionate forager and plant enthusiast. He has been operating Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod for the last 10 years, where he helps people grow food and forage in their yards! He has led numerous plant walks across the Cape and South Coast over the years. He believes getting to know and nibbling on wild edible plants is a great way to foster a deeper connection with nature.

Join Dr. Randi Lebar as we focus on the magic and power of music in dementia.

Bring your project and knit amongst your friends. 
Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.

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! Sponsored by Whelden Memorial Library.

Part of our special October evening storytime series! 
Tuck your stuffies in and leave them overnight in the library after stories and songs with Lizzy!

We're on a break from Thursday story time for the month of October. 
While October’s storytime takes a break, we’ve got a special treat! Check our calendar for an exciting evening storytime series just for this month. In Di-November we’ll be back with more of your favorite storytime fun!

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month for a Barnstable Council on Aging Program. This month, Brain Exercises Sponsored by Barnstable Council on Aging.

Embrace the perfect Thursday pick-me-up!
Explore our tea library, savor a delightful brew, and set the perfect tone for your day.

We’ll be diving into the world of Tarot, its history and meanins. Followed by a guided meditation and a beginner’s practice guide.

Monthly meeting of the Friends of Whelden Library. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. 
Interested in becoming a member? 
Visit us at wheldenlibrary.org/info/friends-of-the-library for more information. 

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!

Closed for the holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday October 15th, 9-2pm

Part of our Special October Storytime series.
Join us on the lawn for an evening with our nieghbor goat, Fawn! 
Rain reschedules this program.

We're on a break from Thursday story time for the month of October. 
While October’s storytime takes a break, we’ve got a special treat! Check our calendar for an exciting evening storytime series just for this month. In Di-November we’ll be back with more of your favorite storytime fun!

Embrace the perfect Thursday pick-me-up!
Explore our tea library, savor a delightful brew, and set the perfect tone for your day.

Monthly meeting of our board of Trustees.

The Annual Meeting of the Whelden Memorial Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the West Barnstable Fire Station, 2160 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable.
 
The items of business are:

• Approval of Minutes: September 21, 2023)
• Annual Reports
• Election Truees:
  • Elaine Grace (2024)
  • John Laliberty (2024)
• Election of Nominating Committee
• Nominees for Board Officers
• Bylaw amendment re: date of annual meeting

Open to any West Barnstable (Whelden) Library Cardholder of legal voting age. Sponsored by Whelden Memorial Library.

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) is a nonprofit organization supporting scientific research, educating the community, and improving public safety. AWSC strives to increase knowledge of Atlantic white sharks to change public perception and conserve the
species and ensure biologically diverse marine ecosystems.

We'll be closed for regular services while we prep for our annual haunted house!
Scare ya later!

A Haunted House Fundraiser 
Save the date for the library's 2nd annual haunted house!
$12 Cash at the door or ​​​​​​​Secure your timed entry and take advantage of our group discount (online only) buy your tickets in advance online- click here.