Join us at Whelden Memorial Library on Mon., March 4, at 6:00 p.m. for an illuminating talk on "Winter Birds," brought to you by the Long Pasture chapter of Mass Audubon Society. The event is free, but a donation of $5 is suggested and gratefully accepted. Please call (508)-362-2262 to reserve your seat!  

Our events start on Saturday, February 16 with an Open House inviting families and children to our Discovery Center to meet local students, artists, and a sea turtle conservationist. Each day starting on Monday, February 18 through Friday, February 22 will involve different programs where children will be educated and involved in marine animal care.

The Barnstable Youth Commission presents the 3rd Annual Youth Job Fair, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center from 2:30pm-5:00pm. All are welcome to attend and Admission is FREE!

There are a few remaining spaces for employers to participate. Call Amy Harwood at 508-862-4638 or email for more information.

The new Barnstable Recreation 2019 Spring Program is now available. See full program here: SPRING PROGRAM 2019

Registration Dates:

Resident: Tuesday February 26, 2019

Non-Resident: Tuesday March 5, 2019

Online: Begins at 8:45am | Walk-in: 8:45am-4:00pm

To enroll your child in kindergarten for September 2019 please visit our district website to begin the online registration process! PRE-REGISTER AT www.barnstable.k12.ma.us

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Cape Cod Youth Flag Football is a proud member of NFL Flag!
Our #1 Goal is FUN! Click here to register: CapeCodYouthFlagFootball.com

Whelden Memorial Library's monthly Youth Advisory Board meetings are on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (our next meeting is on Monday, Feb. 4). Y.A.B. is a great way for kids to become involved in community planning and to learn the value of libraries. Y.A.B. is for ages 10 and up. We talk about our hobbies, favorite books, entertainment, play board games, and snack as well as planning events, fundraising, and volunteering. Registration is appreciated. Call 508-362-2262.

Please check out all of the interesting programs the Hyannis Public Library is having during February School Vacation Week. We hope you will be able to join us.

Spots Available for Grades 1-3
Forming Troop82552 - 1st grade - 6 spots left! Meeting times TBD
Troop82149 - 2nd & 3rd grade girls - 10 spots open! Meets every-other Monday from 4:15-5:45 at W. Barnstable Community Bldg

Questions? Contact Christine Candler at ccandler@gsema.org

Tuesday Nights - once a month starting February 19th - 5:00 - 6:30
Enjoy a variety of family games! Bring your friends, or make some new friends; play the 'theme of the month' games, or play any games the library has! Held in the Osterville Village Library's "Anne Williams McGraw community Atrium", 43 Wianno Ave, Osterville MA; 508-428-5757.

Winter 2019 family programs and events descriptions offered by Barnstable Coordinated Family and Community Engagement. Three of the programs are being held at the Hyannis Public Library and other locations in Barnstable

Music and Movement Group - 1st Monday of the month from 1:30 -2:30 p.m., January 7, February 4 and March 4 at the Hyannis Public Library. Children from birth to age 5, with a caregiver may come have fun and learn how music covers all areas of development. Presented by Miss Ellen of the Barnstable Coordinated Family and Community Engagement(BCFCE) program. This program is free and no registration is required.

Enrollment is open for Girls STEM Summit-Statewide 2019 hosted by Jr.Tech - the premier Massachusetts statewide summit for girls in grades 8 - 12  interested in exploring STEM degrees and career paths. Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA. Individual or block seats available. Enroll www.juniortech.org

Jr. Tech offers high quality, interactive STEM workshops which broadens students’ awareness of career paths in STEM, increases skills, and encourages a lifelong interest. Barnstable students in grades 4–12 are encouraged to enroll in these hands-on sessions focused on topics such as Virtual Reality, PC Building, Futuristic Fashion, CAD, and Robot Building.