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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.
One Book One Barnstable
Learn about the Barnstable Libraries' town-wide reading
initiative, "One Book One Barnstable." Click here.
Photo Gallery
Click here to see some photos
of past events.
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F.O.W.L. Book Sales
The Friends of Whelden Library will resume book sales on 10 May 2008
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call the Library for more information.
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 2007 winner is Lily
C. Tu. 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; and 2006 - Helmi Viliesis.
"Beyond Cod" Cookbook
Our cookbook is out! Pick up your copy at the Library. Only $5
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Images
of America
Now in stock -- Images of America Barnstable Village, West Barnstable,
and Sandy Neck
By Edward O. Handy, Jr.
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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