Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Whelden Memorial Library!
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, May 30, 10-12pm
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
Tuesday, Jul. 1
Book bingo is back and better than ever, stop by the library anytime to get your bingo card!
Or sign up online to receive your card to print at home.
Get 5 in a row up, down, or across to get BINGO. Turn in your sheet for a prize and to be entered into our Grand Prize Raffle!
Every completed bingo sheet submitted after your first will get you another entry into the drawing.
Whelden Memorial Library
Tuesday, Jul. 1
Yay! It's Summer Reading!
Stop by the library to pick up a reading log and stamp to track your prizes. Or sign up online to receive your log to print from home!
Track your hours or books read, bring your log in to get your prize!
Whelden Memorial Library
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 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, Jul. 10, 11am
Drop-in story time geared towards a pre-school audience.
Caregivers and children listen to stories, sing, dance,and have fun each week!
Meets outdoors if the weather is nice!
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Jul. 10, 5pm
Unlocking Your Inner Doorman: A Journey with Kafka's "Before the Law"
Join Swan, a seasoned philosopher, existential doula, and guide, for a compelling discussion centered on Franz Kafka's enigmatic parable, "Before the Law." This brief yet profound story isn't just a literary masterpiece; it's a powerful mirror reflecting our own struggles with purpose, choice, and perceived limitations. No prior knowledge of Kafka is needed—just an open mind and a curiosity to explore the hidden pathways within yourself. Prepare for a lively and insightful discussion that will illuminate your own journey and inspire you to walk "through the gate" to your own untapped potential.
Whelden Memorial Library
Saturday, Jul. 12, 9-1pm
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!
15 Saddler Lane, West Barnstable MA
Sunday, Jul. 13, 10-4pm
From Lawn to Garden
Part of the annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, this charming West Barnstable garden at 15 Saddler Lane will be open for tours on July 13 and July 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The festival is a ten-day celebration of Cape Cod’s iconic blue, pink, and white hydrangeas—and all things garden—featuring daily tours of private spaces uniquely designed and maintained by local homeowners.
This garden, created by eliminating a traditional lawn, features over 650 plants in a mix of English cottage favorites, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and rare varieties. Winding paths connect front and back gardens filled with creative ornaments and pollinator-friendly plantings, making it a neighborhood favorite and a personal gardening journey. On-street parking is available; dogs are welcome on leash. Accessibility is discretionary due to uneven terrain. A $5 cash-only entrance fee supports Whelden Library.
Whelden Memorial Library
Monday, Jul. 14, 2-4pm
Bring your project and knit amongst your friends.
Meets in the non-fiction/YA area.
Whelden Memorial Library
Monday, Jul. 14, 4pm
Join the Hydrangea Festival activities, make bubble wrap and sponge hydrangeas!
For kids of all ages!
2135 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 5pm
Gather at Meetinghouse Farm to hear an expert naturalist speak about edible wild plants (including non-native weeds and invasive species as well as natives), INCLUDING edible wild mushrooms! What plants around us are perfect for cultivating or foraging!
Also sign up for Dave Scandurra's Guided Walk to forage at Fuller Farm on Friday, July 18th at 4:00.
Sponsored by Barnstable Land Trust, Marstons Mills, Sturgis, Hyannis, and Whelden Memorial Libraries.
15 Saddler Lane, West Barnstable MA
Thursday, Jul. 17, 10-4pm
From Lawn to Garden
Part of the annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, this charming West Barnstable garden at 15 Saddler Lane will be open for tours on July 13 and July 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The festival is a ten-day celebration of Cape Cod’s iconic blue, pink, and white hydrangeas—and all things garden—featuring daily tours of private spaces uniquely designed and maintained by local homeowners.
This garden, created by eliminating a traditional lawn, features over 650 plants in a mix of English cottage favorites, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and rare varieties. Winding paths connect front and back gardens filled with creative ornaments and pollinator-friendly plantings, making it a neighborhood favorite and a personal gardening journey. On-street parking is available; dogs are welcome on leash. Accessibility is discretionary due to uneven terrain. A $5 cash-only entrance fee supports Whelden Library.
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Jul. 17, 11am
It's going to be a grand slam storytime today with real live ball players reading the books! Join the team Hyannis Harborhawks and get your little ones and kids of all ages to love literacy!
Whelden Memorial Library
Thursday, Jul. 17, 11am
Drop-in story time geared towards a pre-school audience.
Caregivers and children listen to stories, sing, dance,and have fun each week!
Meets outdoors if the weather is nice!
Multiple Locations
Thursday, Jul. 17, 4pm
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.
1124 Old Stage Road, Centerville MA
Friday, Jul. 18, 9-2pm
Howe Gardens
Explore the unique beauty of Howe Gardens during the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, a ten-day celebration of gardens and the region’s beloved hydrangeas. Located at 1124 Old Stage Road in Centerville, this garden will be open for tours on July 18 and 19 from 9 AM to 2 PM—ideal morning hours to see the flowers at their best before the afternoon heat sets in. Arnold and Mary Howe have registered 23 daylily varieties with the American Daylily Society and cultivate about 75 more from other growers, along with several hundred of their own original hybrids—some never seen before and others under evaluation. Beyond daylilies, the garden features a wide variety of perennials and pollinator-friendly plants, making it a paradise for plant lovers and collectors alike. Parking is available across the street. The garden is wheelchair and walker accessible with assistance. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. A $5 cash-only entrance fee supports Whelden Library.
Fuller Farm: 995 MA-149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
Friday, Jul. 18, 4pm
Take a walk at Fuller Farm with guide Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes. Learn what’s safe to forage and so you can eat wild plants!
Also sign up for Russ Cohen's Talk about what to forage for in our area on Wed. July 16th at 5:00 at Meetinghouse Farm.
Sponsored by Barnstable Land Trust, Marstons Mills, Hyannis, Sturgis, and Whelden Memorial Libraries.
1124 Old Stage Road, Centerville MA
Saturday, Jul. 19, 9-2pm
Howe Gardens
Explore the unique beauty of Howe Gardens during the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, a ten-day celebration of gardens and the region’s beloved hydrangeas. Located at 1124 Old Stage Road in Centerville, this garden will be open for tours on July 18 and 19 from 9 AM to 2 PM—ideal morning hours to see the flowers at their best before the afternoon heat sets in. Arnold and Mary Howe have registered 23 daylily varieties with the American Daylily Society and cultivate about 75 more from other growers, along with several hundred of their own original hybrids—some never seen before and others under evaluation. Beyond daylilies, the garden features a wide variety of perennials and pollinator-friendly plants, making it a paradise for plant lovers and collectors alike. Parking is available across the street. The garden is wheelchair and walker accessible with assistance. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. A $5 cash-only entrance fee supports Whelden Library.
1106 Main Street, West Barnstable MA
Saturday, Jul. 19, 10-2pm
Heart’s Ease at Compass Rose Center
Visit this serene pollinator haven during the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, a ten-day celebration of the Cape’s beloved blooms and garden culture. Located at 1106 Main Street in West Barnstable, Heart’s Ease will be open for tours on July 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM and July 20 from 12 PM to 4 PM. Surrounding the Compass Rose Center—a space dedicated to personal growth and spiritual nourishment—this thoughtfully designed garden blends established favorites with newer plantings, prioritizing native species and pollinator-friendly selections. With level ground throughout, the property is accessible for most wheelchair and walker users. Visitors may park in the on-site lot, which includes 12 regular spaces and one accessible spot. Dogs are welcome on leash. A $5 cash-only entrance fee supports local nonprofits, including Whelden Library.
2 Meredith Way, East Harwich MA
Sunday, Jul. 20, 10-4pm
Cape Casa
Visit Cape Casa in East Harwich on July 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM as part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, a ten-day celebration of local gardens and community giving. Located at 2 Meredith Way, just off Highway 39, this professionally designed garden reflects the vision and skill of a retired Landscape Architect who returned full-time to the Cape in May. Since then, the property has undergone an exciting transformation, with new fences, walkways, and a wide array of plantings continuing to take shape this spring. The tour includes access to both front and rear garden areas, with the front viewable from the street and the rear accessible via a heavy gravel driveway. Please note there are some steps and the terrain may be uneven—accessibility is discretionary. On-street parking is plentiful along this corner lot, but visitors are asked to park on only one side of the street and to respect neighbors’ driveways. Due to site conditions and the owner’s beagle, dogs are not permitted. A $5 cash-only entrance fee benefits Whelden Library.