Library Status

As of Friday, April 9th, we are temporarily suspending services due to a case of COVID-19 in our facility. We will be unable to provide curbside service or process book returns. We will resume operations after following local and state guidelines. Please stay tuned.

Suspending Services Temporarily

Dear patrons,

Due to a case of COVID-19 within our facility, we are temporarily suspending services. As of today, Friday, April 9th, curbside pickup service is not available and neither is our book return. We will resume services after following the required local and state guidelines. You may call and leave a voicemail message or email questions to us and staff will respond during business hours. 

Please stay healthy and well. We will see you soon.

Time for April's BookPage

April 2021 issue

Enjoy complimentary access to BookPage, a monthly book review publication. Click on the cover to view. Once you can see the magazine, click on the "+" sign to make the print larger as needed.

The Friends of the Dennis Public Library pay for our subscription. If you would like a hard copy, please just make a request when scheduling your curbside pickup orders. Supplies are limited.

We thank the Friends for everything they do for Dennis Public Library. 

Hotspots are here!

Thanks to the Friends of the Dennis Public Library, we now have hotspots to lend to patrons. These devices allow for portable access to the internet. Along with a hotspot, check out one of our Chromebooks or laptops to satisfy your connectivity needs. Call the library for details and schedule a curbside pickup to borrow any of these technology offerings. 

As always, we thank the Friends for their constant support, which gives us the opportunity to bring new options to patrons.

Virtual event: Significance of Historic Buildings and Landscapes on Cape Cod

Friday, April 9th at 12:30

Presented by Sarah Korgoff of the Cape Cod Commission and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust

On occasion land trusts encounter land projects that include historic buildings, which raise questions about whether to pursue the project, and, if so, what to do with the buildings. Historic buildings can be costly in terms of repairs, upkeep, and liability. At this talk, participants will learn why it is important to consider saving these historic buildings; how to approach building rescue projects; and where the Cape's historic buildings are. They will also learn about successful examples of preservation and conservation; tools and assistance; and things to remember when projects come to land trusts' attention. Enjoy this unique perspective on some historic places of Cape Cod.

Virtual Performance: Remote Learning

Tired of remote learning?  

Check out this upbeat musical and puppet performance being presented for the Dennis Public Library. 

Original music written and performed by Paul Kehoe; puppetry performed by Mary Wilson of Pitter Patter Puppets; and videography is courtesy of Emma McMahon.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Dennis Arts and Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Click here to view

The Dennis Public Library thanks presenter and educator Mary Wilson for her efforts to bring us this offering. 

Virtual Event: Gorgeous Gardens of New England

Thursday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Southwick Public Library

This lively presentation by Joanne Pearson, a professional photographer and former registered landscape architect, features a beautiful slideshow of some of her favorite public and private gardens. She will be sharing with you the fascinating history of these gardens and some valuable tips on garden design and techniques for photographing flowers and gardens.

Joanne's photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in numerous magazines and calendars. She regularly lectures on gardens and photography, seeking to inspire and educate her audiences. 

To register, please email southwicklibrary@comcast.net. Staff will send you a Zoom invite. 

Virtual Event: Author Nomi Prins

Thursday, March 25th at 6:00

Part of the Boston Public Library Repairing America Series

Journalist and political-financial expert Nomi Prins joins BPL President David Leonard to discuss her years of experience writing about the fallout of the 2007-08 global financial crisis and how it informs the way we will pull ourselves out of economic difficulties created by the pandemic.

Looking at the historical developments and underpinnings of international finance, economics and geo-politics, Prins will reference her latest book, "Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World" and the lasting impact of events from the global financial crisis. She can also provide guidance to understand and navigate global financial complexities and dynamics made more difficult by the COVID-19 crisis.

This talk is presented in partnership with the Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center and sponsored by the Friends of Kirstein. 

Click on the link below to register:

Puzzle Palooza

Tired of COVID Brain Fog?

Try making puzzles, which helps stimulate the brain's frontal lobe and have fun while you're doing it. We are lending out puzzles and are currently accepting puzzle donations from our patrons. 

Please leave your donated puzzles in bags underneath the curbside pickup table during one of your scheduled pickup times. We will accept the puzzles and quarantine them for 3 days before lending out to other patrons. 

NOTE: Due to space restrictions, no other types of materials are being accepted for donation at this time.
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