Library Event Calendar

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Cotuit Library! All events are free and open to the public unless noted. Registration required where noted.

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Connect with Color
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Connect with Color
Thursday, May. 2, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Come join us once a month for coloring, drinks, and socializing.Coloring is not mandatory.
Reading Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Reading Group
Thursday, May. 2, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmReading Group
Children from K-2 grade can come to the Cotuit library for help learning letter sounds, sounding out words, and practicing their sight words. There will be literacy games, a volunteer tutor, and engaging activities that will encourage growth in reading fluency, as well as a love of re...read more
Historical Book Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 Historical Book Club
Thursday, May. 2, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Run by the historical society of Santuit and Cotuit
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Mah Jongg
10 am - 12 pm
 Mah Jongg
Friday, May. 3, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in playing Mah Jongg Friday mornings at the library? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org for more information.
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
10 am - 11 am
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
Friday, May. 3, 10 am - 11 amPlay Group for Crawl
Keep those kiddos busy during the long days by connecting with friends and neighbors at the Cotuit library. Toys and activities will be set out for children, coffee, and a snack for adults.  Coffee is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cotuit Library.Additional parking can be found alon...read more
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Shell Love it - Mother’s Day Workshop for 8+
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shell Love it - Mother’s Day Workshop for 8+
Saturday, May 4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmShell Love it - Moth
Come to the Cotuit library and make a gift your mom will love! Stations will be set up for card making, perler beads and crafts, and a Mod-podge Sea Shell Workshop for ages 8 and up.  Please sign up with Miss Julie for the mod-podge Sea Shell Workshop, supplies are limited.

or call 508-428-8141.
May the 4th Be With You - Movie Night at the Community Center
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May the 4th Be With You - Movie Night at the Community Center
Saturday, May 4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMay the 4th Be With
Community Hall, inside Cotuit Federated Church. Enter on High Street.
Let’s escape to a galaxy far, far away filled with lightsabers, rebels, popcorn, and snacks! BYOBean bags and blankets, wear your pj's, and settle in for an extra comfy night watching the Star Wars classic, Episode Four.The Community Center is located inside the Cotuit Federated Churc...read more
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Music and Movement
10 am - 11 am
 Music and Movement
Monday, May. 6, 10 am - 11 amMusic and Movement
While the big kids are at school for the day, the little ones can enjoy music and play! Come to the Cotuit library for music, instruments, dancing, and play.  Please email Julie at jthomas@clamsnet.org if you have any questions. Additional parking can be found on School Street.
Cribbage
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
 Cribbage
Monday, May. 6, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Cribbage players meet in the Art Room at Cotuit Library. Please contact the library if you are interested in playing. (508) 428-8141
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Story Time with Miss Julie at the Cahoon Museum
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time with Miss Julie at the Cahoon Museum
Tuesday, May 7, 10:00 am - 11:00 amStory Time with Miss
Cahoon Museum
Come to the Cahoon Museum at 10:00 for a special story time!
12 O’Clock Knitting Club
12 pm - 1 pm
 12 O’Clock Knitting Club
Tuesday, May. 7, 12 pm - 1 pm12 O’Clock Kni
Cozy up at Cotuit Library! Each Tuesday at noon we will gather with our knitting/crochet projects to choose a cozy mystery to read for the next few weeks. Other crafting and fiber arts are welcome! We always have plenty of comfy chairs to go around.Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org or call...read more
Get Cooking - Cookbook Club
2 pm - 4 pm
 Get Cooking - Cookbook Club
Tuesday, May. 7, 2 pm - 4 pmGet Cooking - Cookbo
Join the Cookbook Club as they try new recipes, share samplings of these dishes and discuss the monthly cookbook. This will be a fun and tasty social event!  Questions? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org
Civic Association Board Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Civic Association Board Meeting
Tuesday, May. 7, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Backgammon & Rummikub
10:00 am - 11:30 am
 Backgammon & Rummikub
Wednesday, May. 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come play Backgammon and Rummikub at the library! New players are welcomed! Want to learn more about Rummikub? https://youtu.be/85D3Ixkt0cMEvery second and forth Wednesday of the month.Have questions? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
Wednesday, May. 8, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmJoy of Learning: Poe
*Part of our 150th Anniversary Programming*We will continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary with a four-part learning series of Emily Dickinson's poems with resident David Webb. David has chosen 32 poems for this offering, eight per session, and hopes that a few friends of the Cotuit Lib...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
Town Councilor Seth Burdick
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 Town Councilor Seth Burdick
Wednesday, May. 8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Adult Craft: Teacup Succulents
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 Adult Craft: Teacup Succulents
Thursday, May 9, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmAdult Craft: Teacup
Plant a succulent inside a vintage teacup from our large teacup collection.

Reading Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Reading Group
Thursday, May. 9, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmReading Group
Children from K-2 grade can come to the Cotuit library for help learning letter sounds, sounding out words, and practicing their sight words. There will be literacy games, a volunteer tutor, and engaging activities that will encourage growth in reading fluency, as well as a love of re...read more
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Mah Jongg
10 am - 12 pm
 Mah Jongg
Friday, May. 10, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in playing Mah Jongg Friday mornings at the library? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org for more information.
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
10 am - 11 am
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
Friday, May. 10, 10 am - 11 amPlay Group for Crawl
Keep those kiddos busy during the long days by connecting with friends and neighbors at the Cotuit library. Toys and activities will be set out for children, coffee, and a snack for adults.  Coffee is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cotuit Library.Additional parking can be found alon...read more
Author Talk & Book Signing with Judy Lannon
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Author Talk & Book Signing with Judy Lannon
Friday, May 10, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Author Talk & Book S
Local Cape Cod author of "Nine Days" and "The Making of Genevieve", Judy Lannon will share her story and sign copies of her books.  "After years of working in the corporate world, I found myself writing a story that turned into a multi-award-winning ...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Garden Ornaments Clay Play Workshop with Siggy Ceramics
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Garden Ornaments Clay Play Workshop with Siggy Ceramics
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmGarden Ornaments Cla
Welcome back Siggy Ceramics! Ariel will teach hand work with clay to make fun additions to your garden. Does your yard need a playful gnome or ceramic tags for your garden? Projects will be glazed and fired in the artist’s studio and returned for pickup in two weeks.All skill levels are w...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Music and Movement
10 am - 11 am
 Music and Movement
Monday, May. 13, 10 am - 11 amMusic and Movement
While the big kids are at school for the day, the little ones can enjoy music and play! Come to the Cotuit library for music, instruments, dancing, and play.  Please email Julie at jthomas@clamsnet.org if you have any questions. Additional parking can be found on School Street.
Cribbage
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
 Cribbage
Monday, May. 13, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Cribbage players meet in the Art Room at Cotuit Library. Please contact the library if you are interested in playing. (508) 428-8141
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Story Time with Miss Julie
10 am - 11 am
 Story Time with Miss Julie
Tuesday, May. 14, 10 am - 11 amStory Time with Miss
Come to the Cotuit Library at 10:00 for story time, crafts, and sometimes a snack!
12 O’Clock Knitting Club
12 pm - 1 pm
 12 O’Clock Knitting Club
Tuesday, May. 14, 12 pm - 1 pm12 O’Clock Kni
Cozy up at Cotuit Library! Each Tuesday at noon we will gather with our knitting/crochet projects to choose a cozy mystery to read for the next few weeks. Other crafting and fiber arts are welcome! We always have plenty of comfy chairs to go around.Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org or call...read more
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Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
Wednesday, May. 15, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmJoy of Learning: Poe
*Part of our 150th Anniversary Programming*We will continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary with a four-part learning series of Emily Dickinson's poems with resident David Webb. David has chosen 32 poems for this offering, eight per session, and hopes that a few friends of the Cotuit Lib...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Dungeons and Dragons
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, May 16, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmDungeons and Dragons
Whether you are a skill monkey, buffed player, or beginner, come to the Cotuit Library to game in the darkest depths of our basement.   A table will be set up for players, with snacks and candy to energize you for your mission. Email Julie at jthomas@clamsnet.org if you have any quest...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
Reading Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Reading Group
Thursday, May. 16, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmReading Group
Children from K-2 grade can come to the Cotuit library for help learning letter sounds, sounding out words, and practicing their sight words. There will be literacy games, a volunteer tutor, and engaging activities that will encourage growth in reading fluency, as well as a love of re...read more
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Mah Jongg
10 am - 12 pm
 Mah Jongg
Friday, May. 17, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in playing Mah Jongg Friday mornings at the library? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org for more information.
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
10 am - 11 am
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
Friday, May. 17, 10 am - 11 amPlay Group for Crawl
Keep those kiddos busy during the long days by connecting with friends and neighbors at the Cotuit library. Toys and activities will be set out for children, coffee, and a snack for adults.  Coffee is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cotuit Library.Additional parking can be found alon...read more
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Fairy Houses with Miss Jackie
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
 Fairy Houses with Miss Jackie
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmFairy Houses with Mi
Come celebrate our 150th by creating a fairy house with local art teacher Miss Jackie!  We will supply shells, stones, twine, twigs, and flowers.You are welcome to bring your supplies to create the house you envision! Houses will be put on display around the library.The Cotuit Library was found...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Music and Movement
10 am - 11 am
 Music and Movement
Monday, May. 20, 10 am - 11 amMusic and Movement
While the big kids are at school for the day, the little ones can enjoy music and play! Come to the Cotuit library for music, instruments, dancing, and play.  Please email Julie at jthomas@clamsnet.org if you have any questions. Additional parking can be found on School Street.
Cribbage
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
 Cribbage
Monday, May. 20, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Cribbage players meet in the Art Room at Cotuit Library. Please contact the library if you are interested in playing. (508) 428-8141
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Story Time with Miss Julie
10 am - 11 am
 Story Time with Miss Julie
Tuesday, May. 21, 10 am - 11 amStory Time with Miss
Come to the Cotuit Library at 10:00 for story time, crafts, and sometimes a snack!
12 O’Clock Knitting Club
12 pm - 1 pm
 12 O’Clock Knitting Club
Tuesday, May. 21, 12 pm - 1 pm12 O’Clock Kni
Cozy up at Cotuit Library! Each Tuesday at noon we will gather with our knitting/crochet projects to choose a cozy mystery to read for the next few weeks. Other crafting and fiber arts are welcome! We always have plenty of comfy chairs to go around.Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org or call...read more
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Backgammon & Rummikub
10:00 am - 11:30 am
 Backgammon & Rummikub
Wednesday, May. 22, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come play Backgammon and Rummikub at the library! New players are welcomed! Want to learn more about Rummikub? https://youtu.be/85D3Ixkt0cMEvery second and forth Wednesday of the month.Have questions? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
Wednesday, May. 22, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmJoy of Learning: Poe
*Part of our 150th Anniversary Programming*We will continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary with a four-part learning series of Emily Dickinson's poems with resident David Webb. David has chosen 32 poems for this offering, eight per session, and hopes that a few friends of the Cotuit Lib...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Author Talk & Book Signing with George Michelsen Foy
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Author Talk & Book Signing with George Michelsen Foy
Thursday, May 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmAuthor Talk & Book S
Join local author, George Michelsen Foy, for a cup of coffee as he discusses his latest novel The Last Green Light.  Books will be available for purchase at the event.George Michelsen Foy is the author of thirteen novels. His short fiction and essays have appeared in Epiphany Journal, Wash...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
Eclectic Selections Book Club
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
 Eclectic Selections Book Club
Thursday, May. 23, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pmEclectic Selections
Meets at the library on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30. Contact Susan Cohen for more info at susanlcohen.ma@gmail.com.All are welcome!
Reading Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Reading Group
Thursday, May. 23, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmReading Group
Children from K-2 grade can come to the Cotuit library for help learning letter sounds, sounding out words, and practicing their sight words. There will be literacy games, a volunteer tutor, and engaging activities that will encourage growth in reading fluency, as well as a love of re...read more
Virtual Program - Avoiding Election Misinformation: A Cape-wide community discussion with the News Literacy Project
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Program - Avoiding Election Misinformation: A Cape-wide community discussion with the News Literacy Project
Thursday, May 23, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmVirtual Program - Av
This is a virtual program
Join this virtual Cape-wide community discussion with the News Literacy Project and WCAI’s The Point host Mindy Todd to learn how to access trustworthy news and avoid election misinformation traps. About the Discussion: Finding high-quality, trustworthy information can feel overwhelming i...read more
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Mah Jongg
10 am - 12 pm
 Mah Jongg
Friday, May. 24, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in playing Mah Jongg Friday mornings at the library? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org for more information.
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
10 am - 11 am
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
Friday, May. 24, 10 am - 11 amPlay Group for Crawl
Keep those kiddos busy during the long days by connecting with friends and neighbors at the Cotuit library. Toys and activities will be set out for children, coffee, and a snack for adults.  Coffee is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cotuit Library.Additional parking can be found alon...read more
Be Good to Yourself: A Talk About Self-Care
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Be Good to Yourself: A Talk About Self-Care
Friday, May 24, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmBe Good to Yourself:
Be Good to Yourself –  As a caregiver, we are often so focused on the needs of others, that we lose time for ourselves. This discussion will have an overview of how everyone benefits from self-care and what may happen when we ignore our own needsPlease contact Stacey Cullen for more infor...read more
Pop-up Series with Denya Denya LeVine and Julie Charland: Fiddle and ukulele with a poetry flare
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Pop-up Series with Denya Denya LeVine and Julie Charland: Fiddle and ukulele with a poetry flare
Friday, May 24, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPop-up Series with D
Founded in 1874 as the Cotuit Lyceum Society “for the diffusion of useful knowledge and by procuring lectures, instituting debates and thereby inducing habits of thought,” the Cotuit Library has been proudly providing library materials, programs, and a gathering space for the village of ...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Plant and Bake Sale ~ An Annual Event Sponsored by the Friends of the Cotuit Library
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Plant and Bake Sale ~ An Annual Event Sponsored by the Friends of the Cotuit Library
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 am - 1:00 pmPlant and Bake Sale
Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit
Memorial Day SaturdayFreedom Hall976 Main street, Cotuit8 am - 1 pmRain or shine. Cash or check only.
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Memorial Day ~ Library is Closed
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Memorial Day ~ Library is Closed
Monday, May 27, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Story Time with Miss Julie
10 am - 11 am
 Story Time with Miss Julie
Tuesday, May. 28, 10 am - 11 amStory Time with Miss
Come to the Cotuit Library at 10:00 for story time, crafts, and sometimes a snack!
12 O’Clock Knitting Club
12 pm - 1 pm
 12 O’Clock Knitting Club
Tuesday, May. 28, 12 pm - 1 pm12 O’Clock Kni
Cozy up at Cotuit Library! Each Tuesday at noon we will gather with our knitting/crochet projects to choose a cozy mystery to read for the next few weeks. Other crafting and fiber arts are welcome! We always have plenty of comfy chairs to go around.Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org or call...read more
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Special Music & Movement at the Cahoon Museum
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Special Music & Movement at the Cahoon Museum
Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 amSpecial Music & Move
The Cahoon Museum
Join us for an interactive music program designed for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers!Dance to music, play in the courtyard (weather permitting), and enjoy a story time led by Julie Thomas, Children’s Librarian at the Cotuit Library.Julie will read Dancing Matilda by Sarah Hager and ill...read more

Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Joy of Learning: Poems of Emily Dickinson
Wednesday, May. 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmJoy of Learning: Poe
*Part of our 150th Anniversary Programming*We will continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary with a four-part learning series of Emily Dickinson's poems with resident David Webb. David has chosen 32 poems for this offering, eight per session, and hopes that a few friends of the Cotuit Lib...read more

or call 508-428-8141.
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Reading Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
 Reading Group
Thursday, May. 30, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmReading Group
Children from K-2 grade can come to the Cotuit library for help learning letter sounds, sounding out words, and practicing their sight words. There will be literacy games, a volunteer tutor, and engaging activities that will encourage growth in reading fluency, as well as a love of re...read more
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Mah Jongg
10 am - 12 pm
 Mah Jongg
Friday, May. 31, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in playing Mah Jongg Friday mornings at the library? Email Sunshine at eosteen@clamsnet.org for more information.
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
10 am - 11 am
Play Group for Crawlers to Pre-Kindy
Friday, May. 31, 10 am - 11 amPlay Group for Crawl
Keep those kiddos busy during the long days by connecting with friends and neighbors at the Cotuit library. Toys and activities will be set out for children, coffee, and a snack for adults.  Coffee is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cotuit Library.Additional parking can be found alon...read more
 
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