Upcoming Events:
Play Ball... and Read!
⚾ Friday, July 17
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 West Dennis Library
👨👩👧👦 Free! Families are welcome.
Baseball season is here, and we're teaming up with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox for a one-of-a-kind summer storytime!
Join Cape Cod Baseball League players from the Y-D Red Sox for a fun-filled morning celebrating books, baseball, and community. We'll enjoy a baseball-themed storytime, meet Y-D Red Sox players, snap plenty of photos, and put on our detective caps for a Cape Cod Baseball League scavenger hunt.
And because no ballgame is complete without a great snack, we'll celebrate with a pizza party!
Wear your favorite baseball cap or bring your glove—you just might meet your new favorite player (and snag an autograph?)
Whether your child is a baseball fan, a book lover, or both, this free event is a wonderful opportunity to meet local players, discover great stories, and make lasting summer memories.
Meet the Patriots Buried Down the Road.
Friday, July 17th
2:00 PM
West Dennis Library
The American Revolution wasn't fought only in places like Lexington, Concord, and Yorktown—it was lived by ordinary people from our own community.
Join local historian and Dennis Historical Commission Chair Diane Rochelle as she discusses her new book, Soldiers & Sailors: Patriots of the American Revolution: Dennis, Massachusetts, formerly the East Precinct of Yarmouth. Through years of research, Diane has uncovered the stories of the soldiers, sailors, militiamen, privateers, and seacoast defenders who left their homes to fight for independence—and who are now buried in Dennis cemeteries.
Blending military records, family histories, and local research with beautiful illustrations by South Dennis artist Howard Bonington, Soldiers & Sailors offers a fascinating local perspective on the Revolutionary War and the people who helped shape our nation's history.
Whether you've joined one of her cemetery tours, enjoy Cape Cod history, or simply love discovering the stories hidden in our own backyard, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people who helped build both our nation and our community.
Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program. Refreshments will be served.
🍫 Sweet Support for the West Dennis Library
Treat yourself to handmade Cape Cod fudge from Stage Stop Candy and help support the West Dennis Library with every delicious bite.
🍫 Warning: This post may cause sudden fudge cravings.
We're teaming up with our friends at Stage Stop Candy to bring you the sweetest fundraiser of the summer! Every delicious pound of handmade Cape Cod fudge helps support the West Dennis Library, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth and support your community.
Choose from eight irresistible flavors—including Chocolate, Penuche, Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Crunch, and more!
📅 Order by July 31
🍫 Fudge ships (or is ready for pickup) by August 14
👉 Order yours here: https://bit.ly/4f8rG1e
🌱 Plant a Seed, Read!
Ready, Set, Grow!
Summer Reading begins on June 28th and runs until August 10th! Plant a seed, read what you love, earn prizes, and watch your imagination grow all summer long.
Friday Fun Begins Here
Join us each Friday for stories, crafts, laughter, and a warm, welcoming storytime where imagination and joy take center stage.
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Monday Nights at the Playground
Summer evenings are made for stories! Join us at the West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse Playground for books, songs, bubbles, and free books to take home
Diane Rochelle Author Talk
Meet the Patriots Buried Down the Road.
The American Revolution didn't happen somewhere else—it happened here.
Join local historian Diane Rochelle as she introduces the remarkable men from Yarmouth's East Precinct who left Cape Cod to fight for independence and whose stories still live on in Dennis cemeteries. Read More →
Four Mystery Authors.
One Panel
Shhh...it's a secret! Or maybe several.
Join four of Cape Cod's most accomplished mystery authors— Paul Kemprecos, Leslie Meier, Susan Santangelo, and Barbara Struna—for a lively and entertaining afternoon celebrating the art of mystery writing. Read More →
Tales to Tails: Read to CAP Therapy Dogs
A tail-wagging good time awaits! Meet the certified therapy dogs from the Companion Animal Program (CAP), build reading confidence one story at a time, and enjoy plenty of doggy cuddles at this special all-ages event. Read More →
Crafternoons: Stay & Make or Take & Make!
New this summer: Wednesday Crafternoons!
Every Wednesday, kids can Stay & Make or Take & Make a fun craft. Drop in anytime while supplies last and let your creativity shine!
July Book Sale
Your Next Favorite Book Is Waiting.
Stacks of stories, hidden gems, summer reads, and unexpected discoveries—all at bargain prices and all supporting your local library. services for our community. Read More →
Face to Face with Whitey Bulger Author Talk
The Only FBI Interview Whitey Bulger Ever Gave.
What happened during the only law enforcement interview Whitey Bulger ever granted? Join retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Rich Teahan and Boston 25 investigative reporter Bob Ward for an inside look at one of the FBI's most famous fugitive investigations. Read More →
Our Hearts are Full!
Flavors 2026 Was a Huge Success (thanks to you!)
Introducing Our Seed Library!
Come for the books, stay for the seeds! 🌱
Big news: the West Dennis Library is now the proud home of the West Dennis Garden Club Seed Library!
If you’ve started daydreaming about tomatoes, sunflowers, and garden dirt under your fingernails… same. Our seed library is here to help those dreams sprout — with free seeds for growing food, saving heirloom and native plants, and exploring sustainable gardening. Have extra seeds? Let’s swap!
How it works: Take seeds, grow them, and if you can, return some from your harvest to keep the cycle going.
By sharing seeds and simple resources, we’re growing more than gardens. We’re nurturing biodiversity, sustainability, and community right here in Dennis.
Stop by, pick a packet, and let something wonderful grow. 🌼
June's Reading Challenge
📖 Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge – June: Read a Book with a Sympathetic Villain
📖 Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge
July Reading Challenge:
The Mass Center for the Book challenges readers to pick up a book found at a Little Free Library, tag sale, or used book store this month.
Lucky for you, Dennis is full of opportunities!
✨ Browse the shelves at our Library Book Sale on Sunday, July 19 for your next great read. Or check out our ongoing library book sale shelves next time you stop in.
🏖️ Heading to the beach? Be sure to check out the Little Free Libraries maintained by the Dennis Libraries throughout the summer. Take a book, leave a book, and maybe discover your new favorite author along the way.
Sometimes the best stories are the ones you weren't looking for.
✨ Why join the challenge?
- Explore different genres outside of your comfort zone.
- Read at your own pace — no pressure, just pleasure.
Earn chances for free books each month and year-end prizes if you complete all 12 challenges.
How do I get started? Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge. After you read, fill out this form (here). The first time, you will be prompted to create an account. For more information visit: https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge
With a West Dennis Library Card You're going to Need a Bigger Boat!
DOWNLOAD LIBBY
Accessing free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Library has never been easier than with the Libby app! If you have a smartphone, tablet, or even just a computer browser with access to the
Internet, you can use Libby to read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks at home, in the car, or whereover you happent to be. CLICK HERE to download the app directly, or HERE if you need some instructions to guide you.
West Dennis Free Public Library
260 Main Street (Route 28)
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-2050
The West Dennis Free Public Library welcomes all residents of West Dennis, Cape Cod, and
beyond to enjoy free and open resources for education and entertainment, as well as activities and spaces to promote village social interaction, research, and access to technology. Founded in
1920, our Library has served as the
cultural heart of our community for over 100 years.
