Programs and Events

Lots of things are always going on at the Library! Call, stop by, or visit our online Calendar to find out about current programs, activities and community events for all ages. You can also check out our Children's Page.

Photo Gallery
Click here to see some photos of past events.

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yarn imageFriends Yarn Sale
The Friends are having a Yarn Sale in the library from 10-24 October during regular library hours. There will be needles, patterns and bundles of yarn for sale at very low prices.

F.O.W.L. Book Sales
The Friends of Whelden Library will be holding book sales from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
  - Aug 15
  - Sept 12
  - Oct 10
  - Nov 14

Volunteers Needed
Whelden needs volunteers for shelving/shelf reading (that is, making sure the books are shelved properly). Stop by if you want to help!

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Citizen of the Year
The Trustees of the Library sponsor an annual award for the Citizen of the Year, who is a person of any age who has made West Barnstable a better place through their inspiration, dedication, and community spirit. The award is based on nominations from the community. The 2008 winner is Judith A. Desrochers. Previous winners are: 1995 - Joanne Wallace; 1996 - Bette Nilsson; 1997 - Jim Jenkins; 1998 - Audrey Loughnane; 1999 - Martin Wirtanen; 2000 - Neil Atwood; 2001 - Jim McCarthy; 2002 - Susan Maki; 2003 - Nancy Shoemaker; 2004 - Kris Clark; 2005 - Mary E. Burns; 2006 - Helmi Viliesis; and 2007 - Lily C. Tu. .

Images of America
Now in stock -- Images of America
Barnstable Village, West Barnstable, and Sandy Neck
By Edward O. Handy, Jr.

Images of America book

This paperback book offers historic photographic glimpses, with accompanying brief text, of these three places.

Using archival photographs, personal recollections from family, friends, and local historians, and two libraries' historical resources, the author has produced a look into the earlier life and times of three of the Cape's most interesting areas on the north side.

Each autographed copy may be purchased by mail or in person from Whelden Memorial Library, 2401 Meetinghouse Way, P.O. Box 147, West Barnstable, MA 02668 for $19.99 (no tax). A shipping and handling charge of $3.00 should be included for mail orders.

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