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.

The Irish Harp: Three Thousand Years of History

Saturday, March 3rd at 12pm

Well known local Harpist Mairead Doherty will present a concert/lecture about the history of the Irish Harp, primarily in Ireland. The event will be punctuated with music and song. This is a family friendly program. Mairead will be joined by vocalist Fr. John Dolan and flutist William Miner.  

This program is free to the public, but space is limited. Please call the library to register: 508-760-6219. 

VNA Fitness Programs

VNA of Cape Cod Public Health and Wellness

We are happy to host 2 great programs in collaboration with the Visting Nurse Association of Cape Cod. 

Men's Fitness on Tuesdays, 1/31-3/21 from 10:30am-11:30am - This hour long group fitness class aims to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and address health concerns that affect men as they age. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 508-957-7423.

Neuro GO! on Tuesdays, 1/31-3/21 from 12pm-1pm - Have you suffered from a stroke, Parkinson's disease, a traumatic brain injury, or have a diagnosed neuromuscular disorder? This excersise program, developed and led by an Exercise Physiologist, aims to help decrease neurological symptoms, imporve your overall fitness level, and challenge your brain. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 508-957-7423.

Dyeing to Wear It®

Thursday, March 30th at 5pm

Create your own wearable art! This class will focus on the design and function of the classic silk wrap. Each design will be its own unique and beautiful piece of wearable art made entirely by you. Each color is handcrafted from raw materials and extracted without the use of harmful chemicals.

The workshop is infused with storytelling by the artist, filled with textile history from the region and around the world, and explores how this history intersects with our shared American culture. 

Space is limited. Please call the library to register: 508-760-6219. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is made possible by a partial grant from the Dennis Arts and Culture Council.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Fridays at 12:30pm

The library is holding informal sessions to learn conversational English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) on Fridays at 12:30pm.

Evening classes on Thursdays are also available.

Please call the library at 508-760-6219 or stop in for more information. 

March Art Display

Throughout the Month of March

Doug Wagner is a painter who specializes in abstract acrylic paintings. The artist, who was
diagnosed with early-onset atypical Alzheimer's disease in 2019—paints on horizontal surfaces,
enabling him to view and drip paint on the canvas from as many angles as possible. This
extreme form of abstraction—combined with his changing skillsets with movement, language,
memory, and spatial perception—bring a sense of emotion and immediacy to his work.

This exhibit aims to generate positive discussion about the critical role art and community play
in navigating aging, life changes, and dementia.

Jessica Coen is a homeschooling mother of three. She created Happy Hoops as a way to handle the stress of daily life. Through this form of art she has found a simple way of relaxing and creative therapy.

Her art can be found on Facebok under Happy Hoops. Please inquire on Facebook for purchases.

Jessee's art will be on display in our display cabinet throughout the month of February.

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, March 14th 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, March 15th at 2:00pm - DPL Book Club 

This month the DPL Book Club is reading Small things like these by Claire Keegan. 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!

Terrific Toddlers / Story & Project

Cape Cod Children's Place

We are happy to welcome CCCP this winter for 2 great programs. Mary Wilson will be facilitating Terrific Toddlers Wednesdays 1/11-3/15 from 10-11am. There is a wait list for this program. 

Jill will be facilitating Story & Project on Thursdays, before Lisa's Storytime, 1/12-3/16 from 10-11am. There is still room in this program.

Story & Project will run another session 4/13, (skip 4/20) , 4/27, 5/4,5/11,5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22. 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