Dennis Public Library - April Newsletter
Welcome to our monthly library newsletter. Each month we will share our upcoming programs, library happenings, and featured new items!

CLAMS Libraries new catalog is now live. 

We have moved to the Aspen Discovery platform to enhance and enrich your experience.

Aspen makes searching for books and resources easier, pulling all library resources together in one search. Patrons can create and share lists of materials and online content or peruse curated lists created by their local library staff. Readers can easily find a title in every format available, read book reviews, and even rate items and see how others rated them. If a book or other item is unavailable, a “While you wait” feature offers suggestions for similar titles. These are examples of the many features in Aspen.

For more information go to https://dennis-public.clamsnet.org

Passwords have been reset to the last 4 digits of your phone # on file. Please call 508-760-6219 if you have any questions.

Libby passwords have also been reset to the last 4 digits of your phone # on file.

New Employee at DPL
During the week of April 10th, please join us in welcoming our new assistant director Mike Kornfeind. Mike earned his Master of Library and Information Science at the Domincan University in 2022. He has an extensive background in library service, and we are all looking forward to his becoming part of our team. Stop by and say "hello" at the Reference Desk.

Virtual Lunchtime Tours with the National Park Service - the series continues!

Wednesday, April 19, noon -- Explore The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016806226454/WN_jOJ3d8qUSCGkrjU8xRb_Bg

Wednesday, April 26, noon -- Explore The Salem Maritime National Historic Site  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3716806226524/WN_r8Krz-L4SKe0lOwhdjkyNw  

Wednesday, May 3, noon -- Explore The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816806226597/WN_ikBWOqUnR2KD8mhd5Trk9g

Wednesday, May 10, noon -- Explore The Adams National Historical Park  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116806226669/WN_4edKj_ghQe-gd5wk3DVZvg

Wednesday May 17, noon -- Explore The Springfield Armory National Historic Site  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7716806226740/WN_FPu7z7fMTwSpz-xptB561A

Wednesday, May 24, noon -- Explore The Lowell National Historical Park  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5116806226808/WN_MVEJY7rbSC-kZMfUywjLZA

Call for Artists for 2023

The Dennis Public Library wants to show you off!

The Dennis Public Library is seeking new artists to display their “two-dimensional” work in the library’s busy meeting room. The library also has a largedisplay case in the main lobby suitable for showcasing three-dimensional work.These spaces are available together or separately. Show periods run for one calendar month and artists are welcome to hold an opening. If you are, or know of, an artist who has not shown at the library since our post-Covid reopening, please consider displaying at the library.
The library is located at 5 Hall Street in Dennis Port.

For more information, call Kym Cormier at 508-760-6219 ext. 205 or email her at
[email protected]

Book Clubs

Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30pm - Mystery Book Club

This month the Mystery Book Club is reading Deep State by Chris Hauty. This meeting is hybrid, online options are available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday, April 19th at 2:00pm - DPL Book Club 

This month the DPL Book Club is reading The Women of Troy by Pat Barker. This group meeting is in person at the library, but a Zoom option is available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

Fun for the Kids!

Pre-school Story and Craft Time
Thursdays at 10:30am
Join Lisa, our Children's Librarian, each Thursday for play time, fun stories, songs and a craft. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Come and join the fun!

Cape Cod Children's Place

Story & Project with Jill Silva

We are happy to welcome CCCP this spring for another great program.

Jill will be facilitating Story & Project on Thursdays, before Lisa's Storytime, 4/13 - 6/22 (skip 4/20) from 10-11am. 

Each week we will enjoy an open ended project and story designed to spark creativity, logic and scientific curiosity.

Ages 2-5  All materials are included. Pre-registration is required.

Please call Cape Cod Children's Place to register at 508-240-3310

Stem Cart Show & Play

Tuesday, April 18th 1pm-3pm 

Come and check out our new stem cart from Lakeshore Learning and get a chance to be the first to play with the kits.

Our mobile stem cart comes jam-packed with 11 awesome STEM kits—all specially designed! From engineering roller coasters and experimenting with magnets to setting off giant chain reactions, children can explore tons of different STEM concepts—right at our station.

We will have Lego giveaways and snacks.