Calendars for sale!

2019 Dennis calendars are now available!

This holiday season come to the Dennis Public Library to purchase 2019 Dennis calendars by local artist photographers Patricia Doon and Robert Manz. They have generously donated their calendar creation for sale to benefit the Friends of the Dennis Public Library.

The calendars come in three sizes: 11 x 17 for $24.95, 8.5 x 11 for $12.95, and 5.5 x 8.5 for $5.95.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Dennis Public Library. The Friends’ support allows the library to offer special programs and purchase museum passes and other materials that serve the community.  

Patricia Doon is a fine art photographer who keeps her camera ready, eyes open and is inspired by seeing the world through a different lens. She hopes that her images shine a light for those that see them. Patricia lives in Yarmouth.

Robert Manz likes to wander the shoreline looking for beautiful light. He has a studio in Pocasset, where he has recently begun to publish work of great Cape Cod photographers in addition to his own. Robert’s work can be seen on his website, www.robertmanz.net, in his studio, and in many local stores and galleries.

December Open House

Saturday, December 15th from 10-2

Dennis Public Library is hosting an open house to thank our many wonderful patrons. Please join us in the library meeting room on Saturday, December 15th during open hours to enjoy some light refreshments and holiday fun.  

We hope you can join us to celebrate the season and spread some winter cheer. All are welcome.

Bag of Books Sale

December 4th - December 15th

The Friends of Dennis Public Library are holding a "Bag of Books Sale" at the library for two weeks starting Tuesday, December 4th. Come to the library and fill a bag with books for just $5. We will have bags available, or you may bring your own. 

This is a wonderful way to stock up on books for your cottage, holiday gifts, or fireside reading and help the library at the same time. There are great new titles as well as some old favorites available. 

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Dennis Public Library.

Concert: Veronica Isabel

Saturday, December 8th at noon

Concert: Veronica Isabel "My Favorite Songs"

Berklee College of Music alumni Veronica Isabel presents a performance of pop, soul, and blues, including original songs as well as covers. Her concert will showcase a compilation of songs that have been meaningful to her growth as a singer and a person. She will be joined by Boston-based guitarist Phil Holub.

Thanksgiving Closings

Closed Thursday, November 22nd-Friday, November 23rd

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, the library will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. The outside book drop will remain open for returns. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 24th. Stop by to stock up on good books and movies before the holiday! And remember, you can always checkout eBooks and eAudiobooks through the OverDrive or Libby app. 

Enjoy the holiday with good family, friends and food! 

WWI Centenary Display and Event

This November marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. In commemoration of this event, the library has a display of WWI books available, including a new book of WWI posters. Along with the display is a suggested book and DVD list to help you find more items in the library's collection.

In addition to the display, the library is also hosting a talk from the Cape Cod Military Museum on Saturday, November 17th at 12:30 about the 26th Yankee Division that fought in WWI. All are invited to this photo lecture about the largest unit of soldiers from Massachusetts who served in WWI.

We wish to thank all veterans for their service and honor them on Veterans Day, November 11th, and always.

Winter Hand Crafts Group

November through February, 

3rd Tuesday of the month, 2:00-3:30

This winter, the library is again opening our meeting room to let crafters gather to meet, work on their latest projects, and enjoy the company of others. 

This is an open gathering for anyone who would like to join in the fun and work on their knitting, crochet, cross stitch, quilting, or any sort of hand craft in a social setting. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but a gathering to give crafters a place to socialize. 

All are welcome. Tea will be available.

The group will meet on November 20, December 18, January 15 and February 19. 

The Yankee Division of WWI

Saturday, November 17th at 12:30

In commemoration of the centennial of the end of the First World War, we are hosting a talk by the Cape Cod Military Museum about the 26^th Yankee Division.

The 26th "Yankee" Division was created from the National Guard units of the New England states. It was the first full US Army division to arrive in France in 1917. Approximately 15,000 Massachusetts men served in the 26th, making it the largest unit the state sent to the war.

There will be a discussion of the big picture battles and the personal stories of the Doughboys in those battles. Where possible humorous anecdotes are mixed in to the horrifying story of the world’s first war on an industrial scale.