Get Caught @ Summer Dance Party with DJ Ooch

Wednesday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m.

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We're kicking off the summer in style with the coolest dance party around.  Join us as DJ Ooch comes to help us get movin and groovin.  This summer we want you to “Get Caught @ The Library".  Whether at a library program or reading a book at the beach, show us how you “library” and be sure to get caught up in all the fun.  

Program is free and no registration is required.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Wareham Free Library.

Joys of Nature: Desert Vs. Rainforest

Wednesday, July 2nd @ 2:00 p.m.

Gila Monster by Joy Marzulf

From a hot, dry desert to a wet, leafy rainforest, all animals have special adaptations to survive in their habitats. How do they find food and avoid predators? Do they dig? Do they climb? Do they change color? How do some species deal with lots of water, or very little water? Come find out as you meet some desert and rainforest animals up close, and learn about how their wild relatives survive.  Program is free and no registration is required. Sponsored by Friends of the Wareham Free Library.

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN - Grace Morrison

Monday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m.

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Join us for the opening concert of our 2025 season.  Grace Morrison will kick things off with songs from her recently released album and some old favorites.  A donation to Damien's Food Pantry is your ticket into the show.  Concert will be held inside if the weather doesn't cooperate.  Sponsored by Friends of the Wareham Free Library.

Get Caught @ The Library - Summer Programs

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This summer, the WFL staff wants you to "Get Caught @ The Library".  That's right, we want you lurking in the stacks, sneaking into programs and using library resources while on vacation or at the beach.   Where will you get caught using library resources?  Will it be using one of our many discount museum passes?   Using a language app while on vacation in Europe or elsewhere?  Reading a book while lounging on the beach?  Attending one of our many programs being held at the library?  The possibilities are endless.  Come on into the library to pick up a "Get Caught @ The Library" bingo card and see if you can win one of our prizes program prizes.  The Wareham Free Library, a great place to get caught this summer.  

Short Attention Span Shakespeare: The Sonnets

Wednesday - July 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

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Who says they don't have time for some Shakespeare?  Enjoy a smattering of Shakespearean sonnets chosen via audience participation and
performed by professional working actors from the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company!

Program will be held outside (inside if weather is uncooperative).  Bring your lawn chair, bug spray and a snack to enjoy a great live performance (in a hurry).  Sponsored by Friends of the Wareham Free Library and part of the Get Caught @ Your Library summer reading program.

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Mobile Printing Available

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Print From Anywhere
We have implemented PRINCH, a new printing solution, at our library. With our new solution it is now possible to easily and securely print from a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, both remotely and at the library.  Printing attachments by e-mail also available.  
Click the picture above to upload documents from your computer and enter your email address. Pick up and pay for your documents at the library. 

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - Registration Required

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PLEASE NOTE: Virtual Programs take place via Zoom.  Registrants will receive a link via email to attend the program after registering. Can't make the program? No problem.  Most programs are recorded so register anyways and a link will be sent after the program to view at your leisure.

You MUST register for each program separately.  For a full description of a particular program, click on the registration link or go to our Calendar of Events Page where you can see all our programs.

July 7th - 7:00 p.m. - Heal the Beasts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott  Register Here

July 9th - 7:00 p.m. - In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid  Register Here

July 14th - 7:00 p.m. - "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis.  Register Here

July 16th - 10:00 a.m. - "Thomas Moore: A Life" with Author & Historian Joanne Paul Register Here

June 18th - 10:00 a.m. - "Artificial Stupelligence: Hilarious Truth About AI" - Register Here

July 21st - 7:00 p.m. - The Wisdom of Morrie" with Author (and son of Morrie) Rob Schwartz  Register Here

July 23rd - 7:00 p.m. - Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Camille Di Maio  Register Here

July 30th - 2:00 p.m. - "V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death" with Author Dr. Kathryn Harkup.  Register Here

(Special thanks to the Ashland Public Library for organizing these events)

BOOK CLUBS AT THE LIBRARY

Open to all and held monthly

Books are available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Image of the US Constitution document  Mystery Book Club

  Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:00 p.m.  

  Next Meeting July 15th.

 

Friends of the WFL Book Sale

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Friends of the WFL May Book Sale

Thursday, June 26th - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, June 27th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 28th - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the Wareham Free Library

SANDoodling at Onset Beach

A mindfulness/meditation/creative program for TWEENS/TEENS

  

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This program doesn't require registration -

intended for kiddos aged 11-18 years.

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