Green Burial – The Earth Friendly Option
Friday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m.
In-person in Community Rooms AB
Find out if green burial is the right choice for you.
Whether you are actively considering having a green burial or are just curious about how it is done, you are invited to attend this free presentation with Sophia Sayigh (Director, Green Burial Massachusetts).
Interested? Click here to RSVP online!
Mystery Making Local Author Panel
Wednesday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m.
In-person in Community Rooms AB
In this interactive event, three mystery authors will brainstorm on their feet to create a brand new mystery using suggestions provided by the audience.
Fun, fast-paced, and fascinating, this improv game offers important insights into mystery writers’ minds and the conventions of the genre.
Interested? Click here to RSVP online!
Clothing the Cape Donation Drive
Through Friday, January 16, 2026
Centerville Public Library will be housing a donation box for Clothing the Cape, an AmeriCorps of Cape Cod initiative benefitting the Family Pantry of Cape Cod.
We will gladly accept donations of:
– new/gently used winter clothing, including: coats, hats, scarves, and gloves
– hygiene items, such as: shampoo, tooth brushes, and deodorant
The clothing drive will culminate in the MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 19, which includes kids crafts, pop-up shops, and sewing and mending workshops. Learn more about the event by clicking here.
BOOKOPOLY Reading Challenge
Monday, December 2, 2025 – Saturday, February 28, 2026
BOOKOPOLY is our annual winter reading challenge for adults. Play solo, with a friend, or as a family!
Make your way across the BOOKOPOLY game board by reading through challenging prompts and completing fun tasks. Along the way, you’ll expand your reading and get to know more of what your library offers!
Questions? Contact the library at 508-790-6220, or email us at centervillelibrary@yahoo.com
Not sure what to read?
Check our social media pages to see our picks for the prompts, updated weekly! Or come to the library, and pick a book from the display in our front lobby!
News
Cape Cod Times
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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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