Greek Tragedy Discussion Group
Monday, Sept. 18
6:30 PM

A new classics-oriented reading group is forming at the Woods Hole Public Library this fall. They will begin by delving into Greek tragedies with the Oresteia. a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Furies. The group will meet on Monday, September 18, at 6:30pm to discuss the first of the trilogy, Agamemnon. Despite being written well over 2,000 years ago, the play’s themes of revenge, justice, power, and gender still captivate readers and provide ample fodder for conversation. The discussion group will continue to meet on the 3rd Monday of October and November, with discussions of The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides.

The discussion will be led by Ian Steller, a seasonal resident of the Upper Cape who has been coming to Woods Hole for several years. He believes that literature takes on a different color when it’s shared, and sees the library as a unique and conducive place for doing so. He teaches high school geometry and European history. Ian has also been leading classics reading groups at the Providence Athenaeum, and has generously offered to organize a similar undertaking at the Woods Hole Public Library.

To register for this reading group, please email the library at [email protected] or call 508-548-8961. The recommended translation of the Oresteia is the Robert Fagles edition, though participants are welcome to read any translation of their choosing. Copies will be available to check out through the library.

WHPL Spice Club: Adobo Seasoning

As summer winds down, we’re all looking for quick and tasty ways to spice up meal times. With the warm weather still with us, we have a delicious Adobo spice blend to share. Stop by the library to pick up a packet of this salt-free spice blend that is popular in the southwestern USA, Puerto Rico, Mexico & the Caribbean islands. We also have a small selection of recipes to accompany the spice to get you started. Supplies will be available throughout September, but quantities are limited, so stop by soon to pick yours up!

Virtual Author Talks

We have a great slate of upcoming virtual author talks on the schedule for fall. Emmy award-winning public television host, a best?selling cookbook author, Lidia Bastianich will join us on September 7. New York Times Bestselling Author of The Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, Amor Towles will speak on September 27. Looking ahead to October, we'll feature talks with Rick Steves, John Irving, Ruth Ware, Joy Harjo, and more amazing authors! These talks are easy to access, allow you to submit questions and comments to the authors, and you don't even need to leave the comfort of your home! To view the complete schedule of upcoming talks, plus past recorded events, please click here.

Tech Time
Friday afternoons 2:00-3:00 PM

Need help using the library catalog system? Ready to try out Libby for ebooks and audiobooks but don’t know where to start? Bring all your library technology questions to our weekly Tech Time drop-in sessions! Staff will be available to troubleshoot your tech needs every Friday from 2-3pm. No registration needed, just stop by with your questions about:

- Basic computer, phone, or tablet issues
- eReaders and eBooks
- Libby, Hoopla, and other library-related apps
- Internet help
- Catalog or general searching

Knitting Group
Every Friday at 3:00-4:00 PM

Stop by and knit for a bit! The WHPL knitters meet every Friday in the Library's lower level meeting room. All skill levels are welcome!

Woods Hole is Cooking Something Up!

It’s time to submit your recipes and donations to the Woods Hole Historical Museum’s Cookbook Project, Woods Hole Cooks Something Up for the Twenty-first Century: A Community Celebrates Delicious Food and Good Times.

Have you participated in any of these beloved community organizations?
Children’s School of Science
Church of the Messiah
Penzance Players
Quissett Yacht Club
Woods Hole Cantata
Woods Hole Child Center
Woods Hole Community Association
Woods Hole Golf Club
Woods Hole Public Library
Woods Hole School
Woods Hole Woman’s Club
Woods Hole Yacht Club

If the answer is “YES!” please help the Museum preserve their archives by supporting this fundraiser! These collections are precious to all of us who love Woods Hole!

 To learn more or make a contribution, visit the WHHM online. You can also pick up or drop off hard copy forms at the Museum and Library. Join us in this community-wide celebration!

Support the Library by making a donation!

Click Here to view the Woods Hole Public Library News And Events - September 2023