LIBRARY CAPERS

The Hyannis Public Library and the Zion Union Heritage Museum invite you to

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An Afternoon of Jazz on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. at the Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North Street, Hyannis.

Author Mick Carlon will speak about his most recent book, Travels with Louis, a warm-hearted story of Louis Armstrong and 12-year-old Fred, who learns about jazz—and life—from the great musician himself. Mr. Carlon is a regular contributor to Jazz Times magazine and the author of Riding on Duke’s Train, the critically acclaimed novel about Duke Ellington.

The afternoon session will also feature performances by jazz clarinetist Paul Nossiter & Friends. On July 4, 1957, Mr. Nossiter, along with Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein, opened the Harwich Port jazz club Storyville with Louis Armstrong and Phyllis Diller as headliners.

Additionally, Jack Bradley, Louis Armstrong’s Road Manager & Photographer, will be our Very Special Guest and John Reed, President of The Zion Union Heritage Museum, will serve up Soul Food.

Ticket prices for An Afternoon of Jazz are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and $20 for Families.
The proceeds from this event benefit The Hyannis Public Library and the Zion Union Heritage Museum.

Listen to an Excerpt!

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2012-12-04T15:59:00.001-05:00

The Hyannis Public Library will be accepting canned and dry goods to forgive your overdue fees from December 1 through December 29th. During this fine-free period please bring in much needed nonperishables for the Nam Vets Food Pantry to reduce your past or current overdue charges. The exchange will be one item for $1, up to a maximum of $15. Expired goods cannot be accepted. The holiday collection does not apply to lost library materials.

Twenty Two Years of the Hat and Mitten Tree!

2012-11-28T13:57:00.006-05:00

The mitten and hat tree is once again up and ready for decorating! The library’s tree is the collection spot for donations of mittens, hats, scarves and other warm items for local children and youth without these basic necessities. Help keep a child warm this winter with a little of your time, talent and caring. If you don’t knit, crochet, or sew, please consider recruiting someone who does and help purchase the materials. Donations of new “store-bought” gifts are also welcome and appreciated.All of your warm gifts will be distributed to local charitable organizations. Mittens and gloves are especially needed this year.

HYANNIS —

The mitten and hat tree will be ready for decorating at the Hyannis Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 1.
The library’s tree is the collection spot for donations of mittens, hats, scarves and other warm items for local children and youth without these basic necessities.
Help keep a child warm this winter with a little of your time, talent and caring. If you don’t knit, crochet, or sew, please consider recruiting someone who does and help purchase the materials. Donations of new “store-bought” gifts are also welcome and appreciated.
All of your warm gifts will be distributed to local charitable organizations. Mittens and gloves are especially needed this year.

HYANNIS —

Santa Claus is coming to the HPL !

2012-11-27T12:55:00.000-05:00

Ho!Ho!Ho! On Thursday December 6th from 2 to 4pm Cape Cod Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the library. Grab your children and cameras for a chance to meet Santa!
Enjoy Christmas stories, songs and crafts, too!!

Hyannis Main Street Christmas Stroll!!

2012-11-23T12:06:00.000-05:00

Hyannis Main Street Christmas Stroll Activities and Entertainment 10am-4pm on Saturday December 1

From 11am-2pm there will be a StoryWalk activity– Read & follow the pages of The Mitten by Jan Brett starting at British Beer Company & ending at the Hyannis Public Library with a craft, snack, and activities.
This activity is sponsored by The Early Childhood Council for Barnstable Families & is funded through a grant from the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care

After Nicki accidentally drops his mitten in the forest it becomes an object of curiosity for a mole, a rabbit, a badger, a tiny brown mouse, a big brown bear, and others, as they all crawl into it

Adobe Digital Editions and the Barnes and Noble Nook Tutorial

2012-11-14T14:19:00.002-05:00

Library Book Shop

2012-11-13T14:54:00.000-05:00

The Library Book Shop will be closing for the season on Saturday, November 10th. However, we will be having four extra-special Bargain Book Sales days: the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 & 24 from 11am to 5pm PLUS Friday Nov 30 and Sat Dec 1----The day of the Annual Hyannis Christmas Stroll. Bargains galore, with books located inside and outside - weather permitting. Volunteers are needed to help with the Sale. Find that book you've always meant to read! Buy that title that's just right as a gift for a loved one! Help raise much-needed funds for the Hyannis Public Library!

Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin

2012-10-02T17:50:00.004-04:00

Listen to an excerpt of this great new book!

GRETCHEN RUBIN is the author of several books, including the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project. Rubin started her career in law and was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when she realized that she really wanted to be a writer. Raised in Kansas City, she lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

500 Days by Kurt Eichenwald

2012-09-18T14:38:00.001-04:00

Fashion!

2012-09-07T12:04:00.000-04:00

Does your loved one tell friends that

you attended the Barnum & Bailey School of Fashion?

When you ask your spouse if you look all right to go to work

do you try to ignore the fake mirror-shattering noises?

Do you hear your partner whistling

“Send in the Clowns” as you are leaving for a night on the town?

Well, do not fall into a despondent state. I know that the following titles will lift your spirits and get you moving the down the runway in the right direction!

What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life: Ageless Secrets of Style by Kim Johnson Gross

Based on a popular column Gross wrote for More Magazine, What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life will be the breakthrough book that examines the critical shifts that women experience during various stages of their life and how those changes are reflected (or should be) in their closets. Gross writes candidly about her own realization that when she donned a bikini at 47, she was no longer the tall, willowy Ford model she was at 21, and about the feelings that our clothes and our appearance evoke for us. Gross explains--using her own and hundreds of other women's experiences--how to dress your "inner girl," find style mentors, how to wear a shirt when you no longer have a waist, etc. She also offers practical "Closet Practices" so each woman can build her own "Feel Good closet." She shares calming advice about fashion, not just about choosing our clothes, but also about how to evolve gracefully from wife to mother to empty-nester or globe-trotting adventurer--whatever role a woman chooses. Every woman will relate to Gross' look at the relationship a woman has with her closet, her clothes and the fantasy versus reality of the image she sees in the mirror. (Non-fiction)

What Not to Wear by Trinny Woodall

Offering straightforward advice on fashion, this practical handbook explains how to develop a personal style suited for one's body type and personality, offering helpful tips on how to use fashion to disguise a variety of problems, from large breasts to short legs, with long-term fashion solutions. (Non-fiction)

Knitting for Him: 27 Classic Projects to Keep Him Warm by Martin Storey

It's a fact of life: men wear sweaters. And hats. And vests. So why do so few knitting books offer patterns for men's clothing? Finally, Rowan, the name that knitters trust, has expertly gathered dozens of easy-to-follow patterns that are perfect for stylish men of all shapes and sizes. Page after page of eye-catching designs detail fun, fashionable and, of course, masculine sweaters, vests, hats and much more that will keep men toasty no matter what the weather. Knitting for Him is the perfect pattern collection for all knitters. (Non-fiction)

The Indispensible Guide to Classic Men’s Clothing by Josh Karlen

Experts on men’s clothing offer guidelines for putting together a stylish wardrobe, providing tips on how to recognize quality clothing and offering pointers for dressing for any occasion. (Non-fiction)

I’m All Dressed! by Robie H. Harris

A little boy who does not want to get dressed for his grandfather's birthday party decides to put on his clothes in a very unique way. (J Picture Book)

How to Have Style by Isaac Mizrahi

Misrahi believes all women have an inner sense of style waiting to come out. He shows you how to listen to that inner voice that tells you what's right- and what's wrong- when you look in the mirror. (Non-fiction)

Eloise’s Guide to Life by Kay Thompson

If you're bored with your life and want to be more like Eloise. (J Picture Book)

Dressing Smart For Men: 101 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make – and How to Avoid Them by JoAnna Nicholson

Describes fashion mistakes men make that can negatively impact their careers and personal life, and includes tips on such topics as finding the perfect suit, accessorizing with color, and the basics of business casual. (Non-fiction)

Dress Casually for Success – for Men by Marc Weber

A fashion guide helps men figure out how to dress with authority, style, and comfort, without breaking the rules, covering new fashion edicts and helping men project the right image at work and at play, from power lunches and job interviews to business-related nights on the town. (Non-fiction)

A Certain Smile by Judith Michael

Miranda Graham, a clothing designer and widowed mother of two teenagers, travels to China to work with the factories that will produce her designs and falls in love with Yuan Li, the successful son of a Chinese mother and an American soldier. (Fiction)

Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?

2012-09-06T14:20:00.002-04:00

Hear a lecture on antiquarian books with Mr. Kenneth Gloss

Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 6:30 p. m.

Kenneth Gloss is the second generation proprietor of the world-renowned Brattle Book Shop in Boston and frequent guest appraiser on the PBS Antiques Roadshow.

Highlights include:

• The history of the Brattle Book Shop, one of the oldest and largest antiquarian book shops.

• Ken’s “Favorite Finds of All Time.”

• Collecting on the Internet.

• Antiquarian book dealers.

• Emerging popularity of e-books.

• General Q & A

• Free verbal appraisal of your own old books. No limit on these!

Spies we love!

2012-09-01T11:57:00.000-04:00

Did you know?

2012-08-31T13:41:00.001-04:00

The Hyannis Public Library has passes to the Heritage Museum & Gardens! The passes offer half off the regular admission price for up to 4 adults and 4 youth per visit.

We also have passes for the New England Aquarium
starting September 4th 2012. One coupon allows four people to pay $10 per person for admission to the Aquarium.

A valid C.L.A.M.S card is all that is required! Call or stop by the library for details and to reserve passes.

These passes are made available through money donated by the Friends of the Library.

"The Vatican Conspiracies" author talk and book signing

2012-08-02T14:47:00.000-04:00

The Vatican Conspiracies" author talk and book signing
on Tuesday, August 14, at 3pm, James "Mac" McCarty, author of a new novel entitled "The Vatican Conspiracies." will be here to discuss some of the issues facing today's Roman Catholic Church.
Taking place inside the medieval walls and behind the bronze doors of the Vatican, this exciting novel is a story of ecclesiastical and
political intrigue, theological and moral debates, power struggles and conspiracy at the highest levels as real people in Vatican City strive to cope with the Catholic Church's seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Maeve Binchy May 28, 1940 – July 30, 2012

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Interview with Chris Cleave about his new book "Gold".

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August Events!

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Dream Jars! Hear dream stories and decorate special jars to hold dreams and wishes! On Tuesday July 31st at 2:00pm. For Grades one and up, bring a clean empty jar. Registration required.

There will also, be a Bats and Owls Program on Tuesday August 7th at 4:00 pm. This will be a fun and educational experience presented by Kim Torres of elements, etc. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Hyannis Public Library.

Camping fun on Wednesday August 8th at 2:00 pm. Hear a camping story and make edible campfires (alternate craft for kids with food allergies).

The Summer Reading Wrap-up Party will be held on Friday August 17th at 10 am at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Barnstable Village. This is a collaborative event with the program " In the Still of the Night: Owls of Cape Cod" by the Mass Audobon. Ice cream is donated by Roche Brothers, and there will be face painting and crafts.

4-H Sewing Program will be on Thursday August 23rd from 9:30 am-3:30 pm.

Learn basic sewing skills. This program is for ages 9-12. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hyannis Public Library.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC AUG 1st

2012-07-19T13:33:00.002-04:00

Children and their Teddy Bears, or other lovable stuffed friends, are invited to the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Hyannis Public Library’s lovely backyard Wednesday, August 1, from 3 to 4:30 pm. There will be a Story Teller on hand to weave some tales, face painting, crafts to make and take home, games, plus cookies and lemonade! The donation to the benefit the library is $10 per family, including Teddy Bears.

Proceeds will go towards books, games and DVDs for the children’s room of the library. In case of rain, they’ll move indoors. RSVP to the children's librarian Miss Mary at 508-775-2280.

Scandanavian Authors We Love!

2012-07-11T17:53:00.002-04:00

Here is a great new author!

2012-06-28T10:43:00.000-04:00

Hyannis!

2012-06-07T13:24:00.002-04:00

HyArts District is now a state designated cultural district! The Massachusetts Cultural Council Board officially named the downtown Hyannis area as the Cape’s first state designated cultural district. This designation will help to enhance and grow the already successful arts and culture programs and events in the HyArts Cultural District

Guest reader and reading program sign up!

2012-06-07T13:13:00.002-04:00

Wednesday June 20th at 11:30 a.m. Guest reader Officer Morrison from the Barnstable Police Department will read stories and children may sign up for the reading program. Sign up continues thoughout the summer or sign up at www.readsinma.org!
-Earn prizes for the time you spend reading or being read to (Ben & Jerry's ice cream cones, Friendly's kids meals, glitter pens, bouncy balls, rubber ducks, ect.)

2012-05-29T12:51:00.000-04:00

Hyannis : Then and Now an outstanding new book by local author Janet M Daly has arrived. Copies are now availble to purchase for $22 at the library main desk and in the bookshop. All proceeds benefit the Hyannis Public Library.

Dream Big: Celebrations in Story, Song and Music !

2012-05-25T10:53:00.000-04:00

Summer reading programs will soon begin across the Cape and to start it all off on June 27th at 10:00 A.M. on the Osterville Library Green located at 43 Wianno Avenue, Osterville is the 2012 Barnstable Libraries Summer Reading Kick-off program featuring John Porcino, Musician and Storyteller.

"This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mid-Cape Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency."