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News from the Yarmouth Town Libraries-October 2023
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From the DirectorOctober is a lovely month on Cape Cod and any warm, sunny day is worth getting out and enjoying with friends and family. Enjoy it while you can! Library Planning Committee members and our Assistant Town Administrator had a chance to meet with our new consultant Constructive Disruption (CD) on Tuesday, September 26, in person, to kick off our Community Needs Assessment project. CD is working on a community survey that focuses on library space and services. We are fortunate to also have at hand the Town of Yarmouth’s Visioning Project results from last year and the draft Recreation and Open Space Plan report that has been done this year. We have shared this community data with our consultant as we continue to learn what people want and need in library collections and staffing, as well as physical space, programs and services. Stay tuned for more information. Jane Cain Library Director
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Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Sunday SeriesDR. JEANNE SCHUMACHER, M.ED., ED.D. South Yarmouth Library OCTOBER 1, 2:00 p.m. - What is Whole-Food, Plant- Based Living? Join us for this overview of our upcoming nutrition series. Learn about the myth of healthy oils. How do I get calcium and protein? What about supplements? OCTOBER 8, 2:00 p.m. - Foods that Build your Vitamin Shield Learn about free radicals and what they can do to you. By using vitamins we can knock out free radicals, lower our homocysteine levels and help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s. What about coffee? Good or bad? OCTOBER 15, 2:00 p.m. - Foods That Shield You From Toxic Metals In the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you typically find this beta-amyloid plaque. If you break apart this plaque, what do you find? Metals! Perhaps copper, iron, zinc, aluminum, or mercury. Learn the latest research and the impact this has on our brain! OCTOBER 22, 2:00 p.m. - Medicine and Health Conditions That Affect Memory Learn to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Specific medications and hidden medical problems can affect your memory. Learn what to do if you notice changes in your mental function. OCTOBER 29, 2:00 p.m. - Foods That Protect You from Harmful Fats and Cholesterol Blue zones are places in the world where people enjoy good health and healthy brain function well into old age. In all these places, people's food choices have one thing in common: they emphasize food from plant sources. |
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Youth Advisory BoardMonday, October 2, 5:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 12-18 Registration Recommended Join us to discuss what types of programming you want at the library and enjoy a pizza party. |
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Cape Cod Children's Place Ready-Set-Go PlaygroupWednesdays: October 4, 11, 18, and 25 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 2-5 with a supervising adult Registration Required Come and learn play-based routines that support development and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Led by Developmental Specialist Kathe Medwin for a positive group experience. To register, call Cape Cod Children’s Place at 508-240-3310. |
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Adventures in StorytimeTuesdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10:30 a.m. South Yarmouth Library Fall into reading. Join us for storytime fun, featuring interactive storytelling and songs. No registration needed. Birth through 5 years old. Children must attend with an adult. |
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Selectman Mark Forest Office HoursFriday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Mark Forest holds office hours on the first Friday of each month from 10:00 - noon in the Reference room at the South Yarmouth Library. On Friday, October 6, you can speak with Mr. Forest in person. If you can’t make it, email the Selectman at: mark.r.forest@comcast.net. |
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Dungeons & Dragons Night of FrightFriday, October 6, 2:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 12+ Registration Required A special Scooby-Doo inspired Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure awaits those brave enough! Space is limited. |
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Family Fun DaySaturday, October 7, 2:00 p.m. West Yarmouth Library Recommended for ages 8 - 109 Celebrate fall and connect with nature. Create a unique accessory that captures the essence of the season with a DIY acorn necklace. |
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The Library will be closed on Monday, October 9, for Indigenous Peoples Day
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In-Person Morning Book Discussion Group The Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey CepThursday, October 12, 10:30 a.m.
South Yarmouth Library
The stunning account of an Alabama serial killer, the trial of the vigilante who killed him, and the true-crime book that Harper Lee worked on obsessively in the years after To Kill a Mockingbird.
Copies of this book are available at the circulation desks at both libraries. You can also listen to the audiobook or read the ebook through the Libby app. Please email Chris at ckaufmann@clamsnet.org or call the library at 508-760-4820 with any questions. No registration is required. |
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Musical DiscoveriesSaturdays, October 14 and 28, 11:00 a.m. West Yarmouth Library Birth - 5 years old Rachel Youngling presents the joy of Musical Discoveries, appropriate for babies to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Singing, movement, musical instruments and fun! Drop in. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. We thank the West Yarmouth Library Association for funding this popular program. |
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Teen's Reads Book ClubSaturday, October 14, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 12-18 Come to the library to share your recent reads and get recommendations on what to read next. For our first meeting we will also make gummy bookworms for a tasty treat during our book discussion! |
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My Own Creation ClubMonday, October 16, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 5+ Thursday, October 26 @ 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. West Yarmouth Library Ages 5+ With an hour and a half to build, what will you create? Drop in anytime between 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The Library provides all the bricks for you to build whatever you choose. Let your imagination run wild! For ages 5 and up. No signup required. Children under 10 years old must attend with an adult. |
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Switch on the S.T.E.M.Thursday, October 19, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Children’s Room Ages 8-18 Drop in to the South Yarmouth Library’s children’s room and participate in games on the Library’s Nintendo Switch that promote S.T.E.M.-based learning! For ages 8-18. Play Mario Party, Game Builder Garage, Mario Maker 2, etc. (game based on attendees choice.) Come on your own or bring a friend. This program is funded by a grant from the Mid-Cape Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Join Us for BookTeasersOctober 19th, 3:30 pm West Yarmouth Library Discuss what you've been reading in the company of great people. All are welcome; no registration required. |
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Family Fun Day with the Cape Cod Children's Place Afternoon ArtistsSaturday, October 21, 2:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 5 through 8 Registration Required This art group will build confidence, connection, and creativity. Each child will have the opportunity to freely experiment with different tools and mediums with the support of Art Educator Katie O'Connor. To register call Cape Cod Children’s Place at 508-240-3310. |
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Evening Zoom Book Discussion Group One by One by Ruth WareTuesday, October 24, 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
When the cofounder of a trendy London-based tech start-up organizes a weeklong trip for the team in the French Alps, it starts out as a corporate retreat like any other. But soon tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. The storm brewing inside the chalet is no match for the one outside, however, and a devastating avalanche leaves the group cut off from all access to the outside world. As each hour passes without any sign of rescue, panic mounts, the chalet grows colder, and the group dwindles further...
Copies of this book are available at both libraries. You can also read the ebook or listen to the audiobook on the Libby app. Please email Chris Kaufmann at ckaufmann@clamsnet.org or call the library at 508-760-4820 to register to receive a Zoom link or with any questions. If you need Zoom help, please call 508-760-4820 to set up a troubleshooting session. |
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Movies and Makers Hocus PocusWednesday, October 25, 2:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library All Ages Join us for an interactive viewing of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus, followed by some Halloween crafts inspired by the film! |
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Jar-O-Lantern Candle MakingSaturday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library Ages 10 - 109 Registration Recommended. What better way to prepare for Halloween than by making your very own spooky jack-o-lantern style jar candle! All required supplies provided. |
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Homework HoursMondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. South Yarmouth Library For Grades 6 - 12 Utilize all the resources of the library in a dedicated space just for students. Focus on your work without the distractions of home. Students of the DY Middle School, grades 6 and 7, can take the bus to the library. |
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Staff Picks Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelizationby A.W. Jantha Illustrations by Gris GrimlyHaving just moved from sunny California to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison doesn't understand his new town's fascination with everything Halloween. When he has an opportunity to impress his gorgeous classmate Allison by visiting an old house where a trio of alleged witches once lived, Max jumps at the chance to prove he doesn't believe in the town's superstitions. Now it is up to Max, his little sister Dani, Allison, and their new friend, a talking black cat named Binx, to stop the sisters from reclaiming their beloved spell book. © Goodreads 2023 J FICTION JAN For ages 7 + |
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Teen Staff Pick I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison SheaFrom debut author Jamison Shea comes I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me, a slow-burn horror that lifts a veil on the institutions that profit on exclusion and the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back. Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage. To level the playing field, Laure ventures into the depths of the Catacombs and strikes a deal with a pulsating river of blood. © Goodreads 2023 YA FICTION SHEA For Ages 14-18
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Database Spotlight: Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports is available to all patrons, even from home! Do your research by accessing Consumer Reports online with your CLAMS card. On our website, www.yarmouthlibraries.org, click on Resources and then eBranch in the drop-down menu. Enter your library card number then select the link to ConsumerReports.org |
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Technology Assistance at the LibraryNeed help with your phone or laptop? The library offers computer and device assistance and instruction, whether you are learning how to use your technology or trouble-shooting basic glitches. Call to set up an appointment for instruction or more complicated issues, or just drop in if you're having trouble with e-books or audiobooks. We'll be your personal Geek Squad! |
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The South Yarmouth Library Association Presents 2023 18th Annual Cookie StrollSaturday, December 9, 10:00-4:00pm* Walk or take the free trolley around historical Bass River, tasting homemade cookies, touring homes and village stops. Visit the Cultural Center to do some shopping at the Holiday Fair. Enjoy lunch and music at both the United Methodist Church, and St. David’s Episcopal Church. You may catch Santa riding his boat along the Bass River or stopping by the Yacht Club. Come by the South Yarmouth Library to buy holiday breads and take a chance on door prize items.
* (rain or shine/no refunds)
TICKETS- $25.00 (children under 12 free) Purchase tickets on line† at www.cultural-center.org beginning October 1, 2023; look under Special Events. -or- at www.eventbrite.com; look under SY Holiday Cookie Stroll -or- Purchase tickets in person at the South Yarmouth Library from Monday, December 4 through Saturday, December 9. (Cash or check only, no phone orders.) All proceeds support the South Yarmouth Library. † Tickets purchased on line will have a small handling fee. |
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