Woods Hole Public Library
June News and Events

Author Talk: Mark Rucker
Wednesday, June 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for an online conversation with Mike Rucker, Ph. D. on Wednesday, June 7, at 4:00 PM as he discusses his book The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.

Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. 

Registration is required by clicking here. This program will be recorded. You can also view upcoming and past author talks here.

Juneteenth Movie Night: Wakanda Forever
Wednesday, June 14
7:00 PM

The MBL Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Woods Hole Public Library are collaborating on a movie night to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday a little early on Wednesday, June 14. Join us for a free screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at 7:00 PM, and stay after the movie for Juneteenth themed trivia and prizes! Attendees are welcome to bring their own popcorn and snacks!

Author Talk: Jamie Beck
Thursday, June 15
2:00 PM

Join us for an online conversation with New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer, Jamie Beck, as she discusses her book An American in Provence. 

Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck embarked on a one-year getaway to Provence. One year, turning into five, Beck moved to the French countryside, documenting her life as “An American in Provence.” Equal parts art book, travel diary, memoir, and cookbook, An American in Provence transports you to the South of France. Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman.

Registration is required by clicking here. This program will be recorded. You can also view upcoming and past author talks here.

Summer Community Art Project Call to Artists!
The Woods Hole Public Library Community Art Project began in the summer of 2014, when community artists were prompted to create something using discarded books as their medium. Since then, we have used nautical charts, horseshoe crab molts, library catalog cards, and even chairs as an artistic medium.  The theme for this summer is “Found in Nature,” and we invite our community artists to use materials that are found outside in the natural world around us. As always, the only limit on submissions is your imagination! We simply ask that as materials are gathered, artists are mindful of the environmental impact their material gathering may have.

Artists and crafters of all ages are welcome to create a submission, and finished artwork may be brought to the library beginning on July 10. We will hold a reception on Saturday, July 22, from 5:30-7:00 pm, during which the artwork will be auctioned off to support the library.  Each summer we are absolutely astounded by the creativity and generosity of our community, and we look forward to what this year’s theme inspires!

Knitting at the Library
Mondays and Fridays

Knitters and fabric enthusiasts of all stripes are welcome to join in on the crafty fun happening at the library! On Monday evenings at 6pm, our Learn to Knit group meets upstairs in the Library reading room. If you are new to knitting, there will be experienced knitters on hand to instruct. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome. On Fridays at 3pm, our Library knitting group meets downstairs in the meeting room. While knitters of all experience levels are welcome, this group is geared toward those who do not need one-on-one instruction.

Author Talk: Tananarive Due
Wednesday, June 28
8:00 PM

Please join us for an online chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, on Wednesday, June 28th at 8:00 PM.

The second collection of stories by the author is full of her signature offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense while confronting monsters of all kinds, including racism, the monster within, and the supernatural. Due’s prolific body of work cements the author as a leading voice in black speculative fiction for more than 20 years. Due is an award-winning writer, educator, and producer. 

Registration is required by clicking here. This program will be recorded. You can also view upcoming and past author talks here.

Mark Your Calendars!
Accessories & Adornments Sale
Saturday, August 5

It's time to sort through your stash of accessories and adornments for our upcoming sale! The Library is seeking donations of women’s jewelry, pocketbooks, wallets, backpacks, scarves, hats, belts, gloves, and sunglasses. For gentleman we seek donations of ties, wallets, backpacks, belts, gloves, scarves, sunglasses, hats (no baseball hats, please).

Donations can be dropped off at the Woods Hole Library before Friday August 4th, during regular Library hours. All proceeds of the sale will directly benefit the Library's operating budget and programming.

More information about this popular fundraiser will be coming soon! Thank you for your support!