Harry Potter Challenge

Month of October

The Dennis Libraries have collaborated on a fun challenge for the month of October in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter books. 

The seven horcruxes from the Harry Potter series have been hidden among the five Dennis Libraries. Participants discover where the horcruxes are hidden by solving puzzles available at each library. Participants who find all seven horcruxes will be invited to attend our Harry Potter Costume Party on Sunday, October 30th. More information on how to play is available HERE. 

We've geared this activity towards adults, young adults, and children over 10. We encourage any Potterheads among the CLAMS community to try out the Challenge and join us for the party! We'll be sending out flyers to area libraries so you can share with your patrons as well.

My Dearest Darling - Author Talk

Thursday, October 20 at 2:00pm

Join us to hear author Lisa Franco talk about the story of Donald and Margery and their beautiful correspondance during World War II, in addition to the incredible way that the author found their letters. 

Lisa Franco has been telling people’s stories for more than four decades. As a writer/producer for the ABC televisionaffiliate WTNH 8 in New Haven, Connecticut, she earned multiple Emmy nominations and journalism awards for her documentaries. She also served as public affairs director for the station before she became the state communications director for one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the country.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Fridays at 12:30pm

The library is holding informal sessions to learn Conversational English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) on Fridays at 12:30pm. Please call the library at 508-760-6219 or stop in for more information. 

October Artist at the Library

Throughout the Month of October

Mark Chester’s photographs showcase Massachusetts’ newest citizens, who hail from 190 countries and territories around the globe. Share & celebrate the richness of the Baystate’s cultural heritage. The project supports the mission of The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees.

Book Clubs

Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30pm - Mystery Book Club

This month the Mystery Book Club is reading The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths. This meeting is hybrid, online options are available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday, October 19th at 2:00pm - DPL Book Club 

This month the DPL Book Club is reading Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor. This group meeting is in person at the library, but a Zoom option is available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

Fun for the Kids!

Pre-school Story and Craft Time

Thursdays at 10:30am

Join Lisa, our Children's Librarian each Thursday for play time, fun stories, songs and a craft. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Come and join the fun!

Movie and Pizza

Saturday, October 15th, 11am-1:30pm

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie and Pizza

Join us for a movie showing of Harry Potter on our big screen in the meeting room. Be a part of the celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter Magic.

Rated PG. Movie runs for 2hr 32 min.   

Halloween Magic Show

Tuesday, October 18th at 3pm

What happens during this extemely high-energy magic show? Well, everything seems to go wrong!

-A wizard's magic wand becomes animated and takes on a life of its own.

-There is a haunted jack-o-lantern, Frankenstein and the skull of count Dracula!

-There will even be a magical apperarance from "Bunnicula" the bunny.

Hysterical & fun for all ages! 

 Thank you, everyone, for a very successfull Summer Reading Program!

We had 88 registered on paper and 27 registered online. 

Our awesome summer programs were very well attended. We made lots of buttons, and had a great Ice Cream Social.

Congratulations to Emelia R. for winning our grand prize and runners up Alyssa V. and Brooke, for reading over 10 hours! 

Thank you, to the Friends of the Dennis Public Library and Auntie's Ice Cream for their generous contributions.