Dennis Public Library - September Newsletter
Welcome to our new monthly library newsletter. Each month we will share our upcoming programs, library happenings, and featured new items!

Author Talk - The Hyannis Airport 1928-1948

Saturday, September 10 at 11:00am

Local author Sharon Anderson and co-author/editor Dorothy Skelly present their new release: The Hyannis Airport 1928-1948. Discover how a few visionaries turned a five-room house on a 57-acre farm into a thriving airport with busy air traffic. 

The Hyannis Air Corporation began at a time when aviation was quickly growing as a form of commercial and private transportation. With a board of directors and stockholders, including Amelia Earhart, a new industry took off, providing for the Cape Cod Community and beyond. The rest is history.

Please stop into the library or call to register at 508-760-6219

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons Presentation

Thursday, September 15 at 6:30pm

Join presenter Joseph Cormier as he discusses his travels through Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. The presentation will include a Q&A.

Please call the Library at 508-760-6219 or stop in to register, as space is limited.

Arthritis Exercise Series with the VNA

Fridays at 11:00am beginning August 12  until September 23 (no class Friday, September 2)

The Dennis Public Library, the Dennis Center for Active Living, and the Town of Dennis Health Department are pleased to join together to sponsor "Arthritis Exercise." This program, led by Nikki Courtney, Exercise Physiologist from the VNA of Cape Cod, is designed to improve joint mobility and strength. Perfect for arthritis sufferers whose joint pain and stiffness keep them from doing the things they love. Advanced registration is required through the Visiting Nurse Association. Please call the VNA at 508-957-7423 to register. 

Transportation for Dennis residents can be provided by the Dennis Center for Active Living. Please call DCAL at 508-385-5067 to make those arrangements.

The Town of Dennis Health Department generously funded this event to benefit the community.

1950 United States Census Party

Saturday, September 24 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Drop in and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society and discover your family roots in the 1950 Census. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 508-760-6219 or email the Genealogical Society at [email protected].

Event presented in partnership with the Cape Cod Genealogical Society and Family Search.

Author Talk - Paul Kemprecos

Thursday, September 29 at 6:30pm

Join author Paul Kemprecos and celebrate the anniversary of his Shamus Award-winning character Aristotle "Soc" Socarides. He will descuss the evolution of this character in his Cape Cod based mystery novels and share where the series may be going in the future. Books will be available.for sale. 

Please call the library to register at 508-760-6219.

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. Registration is required so please call the library at 508-760-6219 or stop in for more information. 

September Artists at the Library
Throughout the Month of September

Despite pursuing a professional career as a data analyst and computer programmer, Rachel has created art of one kind or another for most of her adult life. In her youth she studied drawing and badgered friends to let her sketch them. She also started working with color, creating what could be called “jigsaw abstracts” (strongly outlined, interlocking shapes). She painted several surreal and impressionistic wall murals and decorated the outside of a VW bus with scenes and shapes inspired by her burgeoning interest in Buddhism and meditation.

In her 30s, Rachel played the drums in original music rock’n’roll bands and her songs were featured on four vinyl records. She designed album covers and many, many posters advertising her bands’ performances.

She moved to Cape Cod in 1994 and began to work with acrylic paint on canvas and paper. She also explored other mediums, such as permanent marker, watercolor and what she calls “3D Art.” In the intervening years, she’s produced many of the pieces featured in the show at the Dennis Public Library. As you will see, she has experimented with multiple artistic styles, including pure abstracts, abstract impressionism, realism, geometric art and representational art.

All proceeds from the sale of any piece on display will be donated to the Dennis Public Library (after deducting for materials such as canvas and frame).

You can view more of Rachel’s art on Instagram: @rachelcrosbyyippee or you can email her at [email protected].

Tiny Art Project in our Display Case
Come check out the submissions for our tiny art project! Patrons picked up kits containing a tiny canvas, an easel, paints and brushes to create their beautiful works of art showing beach, summer, or ocean themes!

Book Clubs

Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30pm - Mystery Book Club

This month the Mystery Book Club is reading The Ghost in the Machine by Caroline Graham. This meeting is hybrid, online options are available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday, September 28th at 2:00pm - DPL Book Club (PLEASE NOTE: Special Date)

This month the DPL Book Club is reading Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. 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 10:30

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!

Fabulous Fall
Tuesday, September 21st, 10:00-11:00am  

Fabulous Fall: Exploring Leaves, Pumpkins and Seeds
Join us for some fall fun. We will explore natural science and math concepts using
pumpkins, seeds and leaves and a variety of observation and documenting tools. Geared for children ages 2.5-8 years. Facilitated by Mary Wilson, Pitter Patter Programs.

Registration required, please call 508-760-6219.   

Wonderbooks
We have a great new collection of Wonderbooks. What are Wonderbooks you ask? They're books that read out loud. Books for every reading level with a ready-to-play audiobook already inside. You just press play.
You can use with or without headphones.
After reading, switch your Wonderbook into Learning Mode for a narrator-led question and answer session focused on the book. It's a wonder-filled way to: Improve literacy, have fun conversations about books, and fall in love with reading.

Summer Reading News

Thank you, everyone, for a very successfull Summer Reading Program!
We had 88 registered on paper and 27 registered online.

Our awesome summer programs were very well attended. We made lots of buttons, and had a great Ice Cream Social.

Congratulations to Emelia R. for winning our grand prize and runners up Alyssa V. and Brooke, for reading over 10 hours!

Thank you, to the Friends of the Dennis Public Library and Auntie's Ice Cream for their generous contributions.