12,000 Years of Wampanoag History
Presentation with Hartman Deetz
Wednesday, August 19 at 1:00 PM
Join us for a presentation from Hartman Deetz that will cover Wampanoag history from migration stories, through colonization, to the Tribe’s renewed political power and cultural revival in the late 20th century, and current struggles the Wampanoag people face.
Interested? Click here to RSVP online!
This presentation will be held in Community Rooms AB.
BINGO!
Adult Summer Reading Challenge
EXTENDED! Return boards by Saturday, August 8!
Winners of this year’s BINGO challenge will be announced next week!
Questions? Email us at centervillelibrary.org or call us at 508-790-6220.
Artist of the Month: Debra Kennedy
August 2026
Debra Kennedy, an award-winning Cape Cod Artist, has made painting a lifelong pursuit. She is best known for her vibrant New England landscapes.
From the Artist:
I am fortunate to live on Cape Cod, a place of amazing beauty and light year-round, surrounded by dunes, forests, beaches and history. Over the course of a lifetime of painting, I find that I am most drawn to the places, spaces and things that evoke a sense of joy or adventure.
Debra’s art will be on display in the front lobby for the month of August, with select pieces available for purchase. A portion of sales benefit the library.
Sketch-A-Library Contest for Kids
Monday, August 3 – Monday, August 31
The Children’s Room is hosting a drawing contest featuring the Library building!
Pick up instructions from the Youth Services Desk, sketch your image of the Centerville Public Library, and return it by the end of the month to enter the competition!
Winners will be chosen from two age categories, up to 8 and 9 and above.
Winners will be announced the second week of September and will be given a certificate and a prize.
For more information, call the Youth Services Desk at: 508-790-6220 x105
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