Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Whelden Memorial Library!

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Take ’n’ Make - Turmeric Clay Face Masks
Take ’n’ Make - Turmeric Clay Face Masks
Wednesday, Apr. 1, Take ’n’
Whelden Memorial Library
Everything you need to make your own Turmeric Clay Face Mask at home and glow up your skin. PLEASE NOTE: If you have skin sensitivity or are allergic to the materials please don't use, and/or consult your doctor. 

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Weekly Storytime
11am
 Weekly Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 2, 11amWeekly Storytime
Whelden Memorial Library
Drop-in story time geared towards a preschool & kindergarten audience.Caregivers and children- listen to stories, sing, and dance together. Meets outside if the weather is nice.
Spring into Habitat - Nurturing Nature in Your Backyard
5pm
Spring into Habitat - Nurturing Nature in Your Backyard
Thursday, Apr. 2, 5pmSpring into Habitat
Meetinghouse Farm 2135 Route 149 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Come join us at Meetinghouse Farm and listen to Veronica Brown talking more broadly about sustainable landscaping practices people can adopt to promote biodiversity and provide wildlife with basic needs - food, water, cover, and places to raise young. These practices include using native plants, usi...read more

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Spice of the Month
 Spice of the Month
Monday, Apr. 6Spice of the Month
Take Home Kit
Register to receive a new spice and recipe every month. 

Knitting Group
2-4pm
 Knitting Group
Monday, Apr. 6, 2-4pmKnitting Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Writers’ Group
4:30-6:30pm
 Writers’ Group
Monday, Apr. 6, 4:30-6:30pmWriters’ Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Sit down with like-minded peers to share, write, and inspire one another. All experience levels welcome.
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Lego Club
3-6pm
 Lego Club
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 3-6pmLego Club
Whelden Memorial Library
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 welcomeDuplos available for younger builders!
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BCOA - The Basics of Healthy Aging
10am
BCOA - The Basics of Healthy Aging
Thursday, Apr. 9, 10amBCOA - The Basics of
Whelden Memorial Library
BCOA - The Basics of Healthy Aging This program will review the many factors, which influence healthy aging. While some of these factors such as genetics are not within our control, research shows there are many steps you can take to help manage your health, live as independently as possible, a...read more
Weekly Storytime
11am
 Weekly Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 9, 11amWeekly Storytime
Whelden Memorial Library
Drop-in story time geared towards a preschool & kindergarten audience.Caregivers and children- listen to stories, sing, and dance together. Meets outside if the weather is nice.
BIRDS - Spring Migrants with Philip Kyle
5pm
BIRDS - Spring Migrants with Philip Kyle
Thursday, Apr. 9, 5pmBIRDS - Spring Migra
Barnstable Land Trust 1540 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Spring Migrants: Eighty percent of birds seen on Cape Cod are migrants. Which categories, their special physiology and what spring migrants look like. Why don’t they stay in the tropics?

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Knitting Group
2-4pm
 Knitting Group
Monday, Apr. 13, 2-4pmKnitting Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Writers’ Group
4:30-6:30pm
 Writers’ Group
Monday, Apr. 13, 4:30-6:30pmWriters’ Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Sit down with like-minded peers to share, write, and inspire one another. All experience levels welcome.
Family Board Game Night
5:15 PM
 Family Board Game Night
Monday, Apr. 13, 5:15 PMFamily Board Game Ni
Whelden Memorial Library
Join us once a month on a Monday afternoon, anytime from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.Play one of our games or bring your own! Check our event calendar for monthly dates! No registration required.
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Meditation with Reiki
10am
 Meditation with Reiki
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 10amMeditation with Reik
Whelden Memorial Library
This class, provided by Courtney Pistone, will begin with an introduction to meditation and its benefits. There will be an opportunity for Q&A before we move into the 30-minute meditation. While in the meditation she will offer her Reiki healing energy to those who wish to re...read more

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Weekly Storytime
11am
 Weekly Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 16, 11amWeekly Storytime
Whelden Memorial Library
Drop-in story time geared towards a preschool & kindergarten audience.Caregivers and children- listen to stories, sing, and dance together. Meets outside if the weather is nice.
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
4pm
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Thursday, Apr. 16, 4pmLibrary Board of Tru
Multiple Locations
Monthly meeting of our board of Trustees.Interested in attending the meeting? Please contact us via email: wmltrustees@gmail.com no less than 7 calendar days prior to the meeting. A board member will reach out to you.
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Monday, Apr. 20, CLOSED
Whelden Memorial Library
The library will be closed Monday, April 20 for Patriot's Day.Regular hours will resume Tuesday, April 21, 9am - 2pm.
Stress & Anxiety Management For Kids
4pm
Stress & Anxiety Management For Kids
Monday, Apr. 20, 4pmStress & Anxiety Man
West Barnstable Community Center
Join us for a hands on workshop for preteens and teenagers to learn how to Use Mindfullness and Meditation techniques to help deal with anxiety and outside stessors. This event is free and open to the publicl. Held at the West Barnstable Community Center.

Registration required, begins Mar 22.
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Duck Hunt
10am-2pm
 Duck Hunt
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 10am-2pmDuck Hunt
Whelden Memorial Library
Search the lawn and the library. Return 10 ducks at the desk to claim your prize! (limit one prize per person)
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Earth Day
4:30pm
 Earth Day
Wednesday, Apr. 22, 4:30pmEarth Day
Whelden Memorial Library
Get ready to dig into the wonders of geology as we explore rocks, minerals, and the science of crystallization with Elements Etc.! After our hands‑on learning session, the excitement continues—you’ll get to crack open your very own geode and discover the sparkling secrets hidden inside. ...read more

Registration required, begins Mar 22.
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Weekly Storytime
11am
 Weekly Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 23, 11amWeekly Storytime
Whelden Memorial Library
Drop-in story time geared towards a preschool & kindergarten audience.Caregivers and children- listen to stories, sing, and dance together. Meets outside if the weather is nice.
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Touch a Truck
12pm
 Touch a Truck
Friday, Apr. 24, 12pmTouch a Truck
West Barnstable Community Center
Join us next door at the West Barnstable Community Building for this hands-on exploration opportunity!
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Tiny Trekkers
11am
 Tiny Trekkers
Sunday, Apr. 26, 11amTiny Trekkers
Pogorelc Sanctuary, 1540 Main St West Barnstable
Tiny Trekkers: Hiking with ToddlersGentle group walks for toddlers and their designated adults on local trails. Slow-paced, snack-friendly, and sibling-friendly. Registration encouraged for weather updates but not required. For location and more details, click this listing.
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Knitting Group
2-4pm
 Knitting Group
Monday, Apr. 27, 2-4pmKnitting Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Writers’ Group
4:30-6:30pm
 Writers’ Group
Monday, Apr. 27, 4:30-6:30pmWriters’ Group
Whelden Memorial Library
Sit down with like-minded peers to share, write, and inspire one another. All experience levels welcome.
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Weekly Storytime
11am
 Weekly Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 30, 11amWeekly Storytime
Whelden Memorial Library
Drop-in story time geared towards a preschool & kindergarten audience.Caregivers and children- listen to stories, sing, and dance together. Meets outside if the weather is nice.
  
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