Local and bestselling author Jeannette de Beauvoir has a new book coming out! Join us for her Trafficking in Murder, the 11th book in the Provincetown Mystery series!

Book Synopsis- Sydney Riley is drawn into the culture and history of the Mashpee Wampanoag when a television producer disappears while filming a program at the Race Point Inn. When disappearance turns to murder, she will need to identify the killer… before more bodies show up.

About the author: Jeannette de Beauvoir is an award-winning Provincetown novelist, poet, and theatre critic who primarily writes mystery and historical fiction. This is the 11th novel in the Sydney Riley Provincetown mystery series.

Storytime for ages birth to 5 every Saturday at 10:30 AM in June, July and August!

Join Miss Courtney for music and movement, a story and a craft!

Stories, songs, crafts vary at each event.

Share and discuss books for this year’s Challenge during our monthly (hybrid) groups.

Meets first Friday of every month 10:00–11:00 am in the Bowsprit Room on the Library’s Second Level or via Zoom, How to join: Email ncinnater@clamsnet.org

Our 2026 Reading Challenge allows you to read books you choose while expanding your horizons. Discuss your choices, have fun, and win prizes! Participants will be able to discuss their progress on Facebook, by email, and/or via a monthly hybrid meet-up. Signing up qualifies you for a prize upon completion at the end of the year Hybrid in-person/Zoom meetings continue on the first Friday of each month throughout the year.

For more information click here.

Movies held every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Marc Jacobs Reading Room.

June 3: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991, 1h 36m) Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems - nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen

June 10: The Bad and the Beautiful-(1952, 1h 58m) An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success. Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas

June 17: Nine-(2009, 1h 58m) Famous film director Guido Contini struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives, as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent, and his mother. Daniel Day Lewis, Penelope Cruz

June 24: Bowfinger (1999, 1h 37m) When a desperate movie producer fails to get a major star for his bargain-basement film, he decides to shoot the film secretly around him. Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life. Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone.

Register now to hear about the fascinating (and often surprising) world of American state fair crafts!

About the Author:

Mary Savig is The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Movies screen every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Marc Jacobs Reading Room.

May 27: Cactus Flower-(1969, 1h 44m) A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife. Goldie Hawn, Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman

The Library will be CLOSED all day for Memorial Day.

Join us for this four session interactive, reflective group inspired by the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Using inner reflection and communal inquiry, we will reflect on our individual life experiences and shared wisdom, creativity, and struggles to recollect how we were made for these times.

Each 90 minute session will draw on individual self-expression through discussions, writing, drawing, and other creative alternatives.

Dates: May 13, May 15, May 20, May 22

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Provincetown Public Library

Registration required. Email cfrancis@clamsnet.org to register as space is limited.

Facilitator: Mary C. DeRocco, M.A., LMFT, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, published writer and poet. Mary has been immersed in the creative worlds of Provincetown as a year-rounder the past forty years.

TICK SEASON

With entomologist Escher Cattle

Join the PCT at our free nature talk at the Provincetown Library as we prepare ourselves for the tick season ahead on the Cape with an overview of the state of ticks and tick-borne illness in Barnstable County. Learn some quick and easy measures you can take to stay safe as the weather warms up, including ways to protect yourself, your yard, and your pets from ticks!

About Escher Cattle

Escher Cattle is an entomologist and science communicator working for Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. He has a B.S. In Insect Ecology & Conservation from the University of Delaware, and an M.S. In Entomology from North Carolina State University, both undertaken to support his arts and scicomm background to better inform the public of important entomological (and acarogical) topics, such as tickborne disease prevention.

Movies screen every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Marc Jacobs Reading Room.

May 20: Harold and Maude-(1971, 1h 31m) Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort

May 27: Cactus Flower-(1969, 1h 44m) A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife. Goldie Hawn, Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman

Wednesdays May 6-20, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Participants will explore reading for an audience and honing skills and improving techniques for reading aloud, whether it be reading a story to a child, auditioning for a play, or reciting a poem!

Pat Bruno is a veteran actress with the Provincetown Theatre Company (1981-1993)

Open to all - join at any time!

The workshop will take place in the Library’s Bowsprit Room.

Join us for this four session interactive, reflective group inspired by the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Using inner reflection and communal inquiry, we will reflect on our individual life experiences and shared wisdom, creativity, and struggles to recollect how we were made for these times.

Each 90 minute session will draw on individual self-expression through discussions, writing, drawing, and other creative alternatives.

Dates: May 13, May 15, May 20, May 22

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Provincetown Public Library

Registration required. Email cfrancis@clamsnet.org to register as space is limited.

Facilitator: Mary C. DeRocco, M.A., LMFT, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, published writer and poet. Mary has been immersed in the creative worlds of Provincetown as a year-rounder the past forty years.

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.

Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.

Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.

• Reclaim your mood, energy, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.

• Stay calm, decisive, and in control when life feels uncertain.

• Break free from beliefs that sabotage your health, relationships, and career.

• Push further, last longer, and achieve beyond your limits.

If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible.

Surgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs, you can achieve breakthrough results.

Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential.

About the Author:

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies, including Canva, Kahoot!, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

A librarian will be offering drop-in tech assistance for phones, laptops, tablets, and e-Readers in the Adult Community Center Lounge. Bring your questions and device. No appointment needed.

Second Monday of each month unless specified otherwise.

Join us for this four session interactive, reflective group inspired by the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Using inner reflection and communal inquiry, we will reflect on our individual life experiences and shared wisdom, creativity, and struggles to recollect how we were made for these times.

Each 90 minute session will draw on individual self-expression through discussions, writing, drawing, and other creative alternatives.

Dates: May 13, May 15, May 20, May 22

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Provincetown Public Library

Registration required. Email cfrancis@clamsnet.org to register as space is limited.

Facilitator: Mary C. DeRocco, M.A., LMFT, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, published writer and poet. Mary has been immersed in the creative worlds of Provincetown as a year-rounder the past forty years.

Michael Sjostedt of Cut Loose Collage Workshops returns to the Provincetown Public Library! He'll be our creative tour guide for a one-of-a-kind collage art making journey. Come cut and paste with vintage postcards—or make your own—to keep or mail!

Join us with a friend—and make new ones!

Space is limited! Register by emailing cfrancis@clamsnet.org

Movies screen every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Marc Jacobs Reading Room.

May 13: Breakfast at Tiffany's-(1961, 1h 55m) A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way. Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard

May 20: Harold and Maude-(1971, 1h 31m) Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort

May 27: Cactus Flower-(1969, 1h 44m) A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife. Goldie Hawn, Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman

Wednesdays May 6-20, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Participants will explore reading for an audience and honing skills and improving techniques for reading aloud, whether it be reading a story to a child, auditioning for a play, or reciting a poem!

Pat Bruno is a veteran actress with the Provincetown Theatre Company (1981-1993)

Open to all - join at any time!

The workshop will take place in the Library’s Bowsprit Room.

Join us for this four session interactive, reflective group inspired by the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Using inner reflection and communal inquiry, we will reflect on our individual life experiences and shared wisdom, creativity, and struggles to recollect how we were made for these times.

Each 90 minute session will draw on individual self-expression through discussions, writing, drawing, and other creative alternatives.

Dates: May 13, May 15, May 20, May 22

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Provincetown Public Library

Registration required. Email cfrancis@clamsnet.org to register as space is limited.

Facilitator: Mary C. DeRocco, M.A., LMFT, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, published writer and poet. Mary has been immersed in the creative worlds of Provincetown as a year-rounder the past forty years.

Join Nicole Cormier of Delicious Living Nutrition for an introduction to nettles. Nettles (genus Urtica) are common, herbaceous plants known for their stinging hairs, which inject irritating chemicals upon contact, but are also highly nutritious and used for food, medicine, and fiber.

Nicole will walk us through the way nettles can be a source of renewal, mineral replenishment, gentle detox, and awakening the body and explain why nettles are a quintessential spring tonic for energetics (liver, movement, clearing stagnation). Learn how to identify and forage for nettles as well as how to ingest nettles for their medicinal purposes.

Bundles for tea will be available for take home.

Registration required, limit of 15 people. Email cfrancis@clamsnet.org to register.

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.

In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.

This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as:

What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids? Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of? What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it? Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity? With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world.

Register today to take part in the discussion!

Join us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Vivienne’s book, Robot-Proof! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library's webpage for the chance to participate.

About the Author:

Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented Author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies for dementia, TBI, and postpartum depression.

In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children.

Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times.

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.

In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.

Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.”

But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives.

Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.

Register now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender, yet immensely powerful work.

About the Author:

Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.