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.

Pre-School Storytime

Every Thursday at 10:30

Whooo likes Miss Lisa's story and craft time? 

We all do!

Come to the library any Thursday at 10:30 to hear a story, meet new friends, and make a craft! All ages are welcome. No registration required. 

This owl was made this week using a pine cone, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Make sure to stop by with your little ones for some engaging fun and to find out what we are making next!

Author Talk: Sedona Summer

Saturday, November 10th at noon

We are hosting a talk with local author Sedona Summer on Saturday, November 10th at noon. Sedona will be discussing her two books, “Free Your Soul” and “On the Rosy Path.”

Sedona felt motivated to share what she learned while recovering from the death of her husband, with the hope of helping others experiencing similar loss. What started as a memoir took on a life of its own and became a self-help book, "Free Your Soul," a very personal story, with spirituality at its core.

'On the Rosy Path' is a continuation of the first book and addresses the interactions with our acquaintances, our neighbors, our town, our country, and our world. It is a personal spiritual development book that offers petals to be sprinkled on any path to encourage us to start living our lives with more passion and enthusiasm. 

Join Sedona to hear how she changed her life by adopting a more spiritual approach to living. Find balance, awareness, insight, and understanding to be capable of taking a risk and be willing to accept the outcome.

Poetry Reading: Ronald Harrison Fenn

Saturday, November 3rd at 12:30

Join local poet and author Ronald Harrison Fenn as he presents Riding the American Southwest Winds of Time and Place: A Collection of Selected Poems. Mr. Fenn’s poems reflecting on the American Southwest are inspired by his trips to, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Southern Colorado.

Mr. Fenn is the author of fifteen volumes of journal, five collections of ongoing poetry, one short story, numerous essays, book reviews, letters, and public lectures over the past fifty years. A Cape Cod resident, Mr. Fenn is semi-retired, devoting most of his time to writing poems, his journals, correspondence, and traveling. He has been a guest lecturer at various public schools, colleges, and post-graduate institutes of higher learning and civic organizations with topics ranging from poetry and early American history to critical thinking skills.

Early Voting at Dennis Town Hall

Dennis Town Hall will be open for early voting 

October 22nd-November 2nd.

This year, Massachusetts will be offering registered voters the chance to cast their ballots prior to election day, November 6th. Early voting will be available at Dennis Town Hall, located at 685 Route 134, South Dennis, MA. This alternate voting option will be available for all registered voters of the Town of Dennis. 

While the Dennis Public Library is a polling place on election day, we are not set up for early voting. If you have any questions regarding voting or your registration status, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-760-6112.

Early voting schedule at Dennis Town Hall:

Monday 10/22: 8:30-4:30
Tuesday 10/23: 8:30-8:00
Wednesday 10/24: 8:30-4:30
Thursday 10/25: 8:30-4:30
Friday 10/26: 8:30-4:30
Saturday 10/27: 9:00-1:00

Monday 10/29: 8:30-4:30
Tuesday 10/30: 8:30-8:00
Wednesday 10/31: 8:30-4:30
Thursday 11/1: 8:30-4:30
Friday 11/2: 8:30-4:30