Language, Culture, & Land Connection

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Dr. Nitana Hicks Greendeer is coming to CPL to give a presentation on Language, Culture, & Land Connection: Decolonizing Wampanoag Identity through the Wôpanâak Language and Culture.

Through personal story, Dr. Greendeer will discuss the ways in which learning the Wôpanâak Language is strengthening her people’s connection to their culture and their homeland.

Interested? Click here to RSVP online!
This program will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Local Author Talk with Joseph Theroux

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Join us in welcoming local author Joseph Theroux who will discuss his newest book, Revenge of the Sea Wolf.

His book tells the story of Alexander McClean, the sailor who was the inspiration for a ruthless character in Jack London’s The Sea Wolf.

Interested? Click here to RSVP online!
This author talk will be held in Community Rooms AB.

Copies of Theroux’s book will be available for purchase after the program.

Artist of the Month: Áine Cole

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Áine is a watercolor and acrylic artist from Cotuit who loves experimenting with color and form. She paints in both abstract and realistic styles and is greatly influenced by nature.

No matter where she is in the world, Áine always carries a small sketchbook and some paints.

Click here to learn more!

Áine’s art will be on display in the front lobby for the month of June, with select pieces available for purchase. A portion of sales benefit the library.

Summer Celebration and Silent Auction

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As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Centerville Public Library looks back on our own history as a Cape Cod landmark.

You are invited to join us as we celebrate our history with opportunities to empower our future.

Tickets priced $50 in advance, $60 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Front Desk, or online through the link below:

News

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Cape Cod Times

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Via the NewsBank database

This includes the now online-only Saturday issues.
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The Boston Globe

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Via the ProQuest database

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password: Cent1234!

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