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Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 pm
Award-winning pastel artist
Gregory John Maichack’s conducts his all-new workshop: “Sublime
Sunflowers: How to Pastel Paint Like the Masters." This pastel
painting workshop serves sheer beginners to advanced adult artists and is free
and open to the public. Seats may fill quickly and space is limited, so come into the library or call 508-760-6219 to pre-register.
In this fun pastel painting workshop for
adults, Mr. Maichack will provide insights into the lives of the old masters
who painted the Sunflower: Vincent van Gogh, Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe. A
beautifully structured sunflower drawing of one of O’Keeffe’s sunflower
paintings will be the jumping off point for participants as they are coached to
create their own sunflower pastel painting. The essentials of pastel painting
will be demonstrated as participants follow along. As always, the participants will keep their pastel paintings and use hundreds of Greg's professional-grade pastels, paper, and materials.
Maichack, pastel painting demonstrator at
the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, nominated twice for a Massachusetts Gold
Star Program Award, will display his original pastel artwork to illustrate his
talk. This program is made possible by a grant from the Dennis Arts and Culture Council, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 pm
This year on July 29th
the Cape Cod Canal turns 100 years old. Come and learn how railroads helped
make the canal possible. Ted Shrady, railroad enthusiast and author, discusses
how vital railroads were to the building of the Canal. The canal’s monumental
construction project took place over five years from 1909 to 1914. Along with
huge steam shovels, two dozen dredgers, and hundreds of workers, two railroads
were employed in its construction: the New Haven Railroad and a temporary,
narrow gauge railroad built by the contractor. Despite many obstacles, such as
troublesome weather and financial issues, the Cape Cod Canal finally opened on July
29, 1914, and each year thousands of people still use it to use to access the
Cape.
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Once again, the Bayberry Quilters have created a masterpiece
in fabric to raffle off and help fund scholarships and toolships for Cape Cod Regional Technical
High School students.
This year’s quilt features blocks of beautiful lighthouse scenes. Buy your
raffle tickets at the library on THAT DAY ONLY, $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Check
out the Bayberry Quilters website at: http://www.bayberryquiltersofcapecod.com/.
Be generous and be lucky!
Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 pm
Railroad buffs and other curious history seekers welcome! Ted Shrady, railroad enthusiast and author, shares the story of railroads on Cape Cod. "Railroads were, are, and will be on the Cape." In 1848 the railroad arrived in Sandwich, and by 1887 it advanced to Falmouth, Hyannis, Chatham, and
Provincetown. The railroad was an important factor in the growth of the Cape in
the 19th and early 20th centuries. Passenger trains came
from Boston, New York, and Washington until 1959 and 1964. Amtrak had summer
service from 1986 to 1996; scenic trains that run today began in 1981; and now the new Cape
Flyer from Boston is a hit. Come hear all about the great old form of transportation that still makes its mark on the sandy peninsula.
Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 pm
Part travelogue and part history, this lecture presented by Christopher Daley will chronicle the story of Bonnie and Clyde, separating myth from reality!
Eighty years ago in 1934 a police ambush put an end to bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde. For years the public has been fascinated with the story of this Dust Bowl Romeo and Juliet. However, much of what people know is derived from the 1967 movie "Bonnie and Clyde," and, more recently, from a highly fictionalized movie seen on A&E & the History Channel. Much myth, conjecture, and outright lies have grown up about the two Texas bandits, but when one delves into the true story of these two lovers, a much more interesting and human story emerges, truly better than the entertainment industry creations.
Christopher Daley has traveled over 4,000 miles through the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri on the "Trail of Bonnie and Clyde," photographing and making video of the sites of their homes, murders, robberies, shootouts and hideouts. Along the way he met characters like L.J. "Boots" Hinton, the son of lawman Ted Hinton - a member of the posse that took down Bonnie & Clyde in 1934 - and the mayor of dusty Kemp, Texas, who related a fascinating story of Bonnie's incarceration at the Kemp Calaboose. Get ready to experience the real story of this infamous duo!
Friday, June 27 at 2:00 pm
John P. DiNatale’s book The Family Business is
a memoir that tells the story of a multi-generational private investigation
agency, founded by Phillip DiNatale, a former Boston police detective who was chosen to be
one of four investigators tasked with catching the Boston Strangler. John began
his apprenticeship with his father in his late teens accompanying him on
surveillances and investigations, taking notes during interviews of criminal
defendants, penning witness statements, and ultimately learning the art of
investigation through practical experience.
Please register at the Library or call
508-760-6219. This year's Author's Friday Series is charging a $5 fee for
attendance, which benefits the Friends of the Dennis Public Library. All funds
raised help pay for library programs and materials.
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!
Thursday, July 3rd - The library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 4th - The library will be CLOSED all day.
Saturday, July 5th - Regular library hours resume.
The NEW! Masterpiece Classic Club (formerly the Downton Abbey Fan Club) is taking a break for the summer. Please stay tuned and check our website in the fall for meeting dates and times.
Enjoy your summer!
