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£?J— BOOKS- See Ben's books Ten editions of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography will be on view at Sturgis Library on Route 6A in Barnstable village through February. The exhibit marks the tercentennary of the birth of Franklin, whose unfin- ished book went through a variety of posthumous changes. The collection, which was featured in Antiques Road- show Insider, is owned by Renee and Mark Roberts, proprietors of Roses Books and the Clock and Rose Press in Harwich Port. Book sales in Osterville The Osterville Free Library, 43 Wianno Avenue, holds a book sale Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon and Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WB story hour Thursday mornings Ages 3 to 5 are invited to attend story hour at Whelden Library in West Barnstable Thursday mornings from 10 to 11. Call the library on Route 149 to register: 508-362-2262. Story time in Osterville Tuesdays through the end of May, Osterville Free Library hosts story time for 3- to 5-year-olds from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Pre-registration is rec- ommended; call 508-428-5757. Sturgis Library news Ongoing book sales are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are always accepted. Books wanted The GoodStart Program is look- ing for new and gently used books for distribution to the children of the community. Bring donations to the Massachusetts Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children at 206 Breeds Hill Road in Hyannis week- days between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Barnes & Noble Tuesday toddler story time is at 10 a.m. with preschool storytime every Wednesday at 11 a.m.; then on Fridays there is a special story time for school-age children at 7 p.m. The store is located at 769 lyannough Road in the Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis. American Girl sto- rytime with Tara is Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m. Free. Cotuit Library Story times at the Cotuit Library are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. when pre- schoolers are welcome for stories, songs and crafts. Borders Books Saturdays at 11 a.m., Miss Sandy reads for storytime at the store on Route 132 in Hyannis. Marstons Mills story hours and more The Marstons Mills Public Library invites children of all ages to weekly story hours on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Also on Tuesdays, at 4:15 p.m., there is a story hour for children in preschool through grade 2, crafts included. Grades 4 through 7 are invited to play board games from 4 to 6 p.m. Storytimes and more at Eastham Public Library The Eastham Public Library has weekly storytime every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for children up to age 5. A craft session follows. The library also hosts a monthly "Magic The Gathering" trading card game program for ages 11 and up the first Tuesday of each month from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. fri "~ rANVA T Barnstable Cape Cod Art Association The Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable, is offer- ing courses in watercolor painting, oil painting, life drawing, digital photog- raphy and more. The Association is accepting student members ages 14 to 22 with a membership fee of $15 a year, which includes discounts on classes, newsletter subscription and ability to exhibit and sell work. Jane Eccles leads photo transfer work- shop Feb. 11 and 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Artist members show through Feb. 3. Call 508-362-2909. What's up at the Cahoon? The Cahoon Museum of American Art, 4676 Route 28 in Cotuit, offers docent tours every Friday at 11 a.m. Classes include Sailor's Valentine, folk painting, watercolor, bird carv- ing and more. On Feb. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., there'll be an opening reception (complete with alphabet soup) for "The World of Words," new works by 51 contemporary artists celebrating the love of reading. The show will be up through March 19. All works are for sale, with the Cape Cod Literacy Council receiving 25 percent of the proceeds. Call 508-428-7581. Cotuit Center for the Arts The Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28, has classes for adults and children in painting, life draw- ing, mixed media, assemblage, hatha yoga and more. Call 508-428-0669. Art exhibit at Unitarian Church A winter-inspired exhibit is on display through January at the Barnstable Unitarian Church. Beads and baubles Learn the art of glass bead mak- ing at Leslie B. Spencer's Fine Arts and Crafts Studio, 151 Main St. in Cotuit, when she gives demonstra- tions and classes. Call 508-420-2343 for details. Barnstable art exhibit A reception for an exhibit of paint- ings, photos, decorative baskets, furniture, bowls and more created by members of the community is held Feb. 5 at the Barnstable Unitarian Church after the 9 a.m. service. Cape Cod Conservatory Registration is open for the Cape Cod Conservatory Fine and Perform- ing Arts classes. Programs offered include studio art classes, an instru- ment sampler for young children, "Broadway for Girls," "Art in the Afternoon," monotype, drawing and more. Students of all ages are wel- come. For details, call 508-362-2772 or go to www.capecodconservatory. net. Around the Cape Craftsmen wanted The Society of Cape Cod Crafts- men is now accepting applications for membership in the organization. Jurying is held Feb. 26 and applica- tions should be submitted no later than the week before. For details, call 508-778-6727 and leave a message. Open studios held in Mashpee Thursday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, through spring, the Art For Giving gallery, 27 Fountain St. in Mashpee Commons, will hold open studio time after which there will be a gentle critique. Use your own materi- als or the studio equipment. Admis- sion is $12 to $18 and pre-registra- tion is required by calling 508-477- 2121. Ten percent of proceeds goes to charity. Artists reception in Yar- mouth Artists from Eastwind Gallery in Orleans exhibit their work through March 10 at Mayflower Place in Yarmouth. Art in Orleans Members of the Cape Cod View finders Camera Club show their photography through Jan. 31 at Snow Library, Main Street in Orleans. Student art exhibit Adult art students of Richard Ken- erson from the Academy of Perform- ing Arts, 120 Main St. in Orleans, exhibit their works through Feb. 5. The instructor leads a colored pencil class on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 508-255-5510 for details. Swaluks show The works of Jeffrey and Joseph Swaluk will be on exhibit during the month of January at the Brewster Ladies' Library, Route 6A in Brewster. Falmouth Artists Guild Classes offered this winter at the Falmouth Artists Guild include acrylic , oil, watercolor, drawing, portraiture, pastels, digital photography, fiber and more. Art for giving Art classes offered at the Art For Giving Gallery in Mashpee Commons include papermaking, bookmaking, tile-making, pastel painting and more. Call 508-477- 2121 to sign up. Ten percent of all sales goes to charity. Locals exhibit in Yarmouthport Betty Manley, Charlotte Shaw and Carol Burns exhibit at the Cape Cod Cooperative Bank on Route 6A in Yarmouthport through Feb. 22. New at Cape Cod Museum of Art Fall classes and workshops for kids include comic book design, drawing, fun with clay, ocean art, watercolor, monster making, art club and more at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis. Adult studio classes include white line printmaking, 3-D assem- blage, stained glass, composition and color harmony painting, basic drawing, enameling, and more. Paul Schulenburg and John Grillo exhibit through Feb. 26 in celebration of the museum 's 25th anniversary. Roberta Hurlburt exhibits assemblages of found art through March 19. Jane Lincoln displays her cranberry bog paintings through Feb. 19. Prints by Will Barnet can be seen through Feb. 26. Call 508-385-4477 for informa- tion. To help celebrate the museum 's 25th anniversary, there will be free admission through Feb. 12 as well as chances to win a prize at a Valen- tine's Day drawing. The museum is closed Mondays through May 22. -Q CLUBS- Genealogical Society meeting Members of the Cape Cod Genea- logical Society meet for an all-day workshop Jan. 28 at the Brewster La- dies' Library, Route 6A in Brewster, at 9 a.m., to learn more about the use of computers for genealogy research. Camera club at art asso- ciation The Cape Cod Art Association, Route 6A in Barnstable, now has a camera club. Meetings are at 7 p.m. every other Thursday at the CCAA when there will be guest speakers, critiques, contests, workshops , photo sessions and more. Group for youths The Barnstable Youth Commission and its Youth Empowered Through Learning Leadership advisory group meet at 2 p.m. every first and third Thursday in room 2108 at Barnstable High School when ages 13 through 19 are invited to discuss issues affecting the young people of Barnstable. German-American Club members meet Members of the German-American Club generally meet the second Sat- urday at the Fraternal Lodge in Cen- terville. New members are welcome. Take in an evening of dinner, dancing to live music and some "Gemuetlich- keit." Call 508-362-1918 for details or to become a member. Barnstable Newcomers Club meetings The Barnstable Newcomers Club welcomes all Barnstable residents to meetings held the third Wednes- day of the month at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, at 7:30 p.m. Meetings in- clude a speaker and a social gather- ing. Annual membership is $8. Contradances in Cotuit A Contradance is held the second Saturday of every month at Freedom Hall, 976 Main St. in Cotuit, with live music by John Alden & Friends. Be- ginners and singles are welcome and soft-soled shoes are recommended. All dances begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 508-420-2188. Osterville Men's Club Ten scholarships totaling $10,500 will be awarded to members of the Barnstable High School Class of 2006 based on academic perfor- mance, good citizenship and financial need. Contact the guidance depart- ment at BHS. BARS meets monthly in West Barnstable Members of the Barnstable Asso- ciation For Recreational Shellfishing meet the first Tuesday of the month at the West Barnstable Community Building, Route 149 (Meetinghouse Road), at 7 p.m. for guest speakers, programs , events and updates on town projects. Barnstable-Yarmouth Lions Club This organization of men and women raises funds for eye research and other community services. Meetings are held at the Four Points Sheraton Resort in Hyannis on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call Floran Rozzelle at 508-349-0157 or Charlie Marceline at 508-428-5505. Cape Cod Astronomical Society meets at D-Y All are invited to meetings of the Cape Cod Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School on Station Avenue in South Yarmouth. 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