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Barnstable Town, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Barnstable Town! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall at Hyannis Arts Hall
  • Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall
  • Historical Book Club at Cotuit Public Library

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; warm, humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barnstable Town

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Other local events
    Thursday August 6
  • Historical Book Club
    Cotuit Public Library Kirkman Room
    6:00 pm
  • The String Cheese Incident
    Melody Tent, 41 W Main St, Hyannis
    6:45 pm
  • Friday August 7
  • Book Roulette with Averyl (Registration Opens)
    Cotuit Public Library 871 Main Street, Cotuit, MA 02635
  • Community Hero Storytime with the Luke from the Clean Water Coalition at Ropes Beach
    Cotuit Public Library Ropes Beach
    10:00 am
  • What's Happening At This Time: A Discussion Group
    Sturgis Library Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630
    10:00 am
  • Saturday August 8
  • Summer Reading Wrap Up
    Cotuit Public Library Children's Room
    2:00 pm
  • Monday August 10
  • Music and Movement
    Cotuit Public Library Children's Room
    10:00 am
  • Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: "Act Worthy of Yourselves" with author Salina B. Baker
    Cotuit Public Library 871 Main Street, Cotuit, MA 02635
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Extended School Year 2026
    Quashnet School Mashpee, MA 02649
    8:00 am
  • Outside Storytime
    Yarmouth Town Library SYL Gazebo, South Yarmouth Library
    9:00 am
  • Yoga on the West Yarmouth Library Lawn
    Yarmouth Town Library Library Lawn, West Yarmouth Library
    10:30 am
  • Short Story Group
    Sturgis Library Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Mall Security Officer |Full& Part Time | $18.00/hr - No Experience Required in Barnstable. Apply here.
  • Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Forestdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnstable Town here.

🗞 Nearby News

Barnstable

  • Why Barnstable police have created a database of children with special needs (capecodtimes.com)
  • National Wellness Month: Finding Wellness, Right Here on Cape Cod (einpresswire.com)
  • Solar and Battery Storage Services Expand Across South Shore and Cape Cod (beaconjournal.com)

Yarmouth

  • Through Community Outreach, Family Pantry's Services Spread Far Beyond Harwich Headquarters (capecodchronicle.com)

Ok Barnstable Town! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnstable Town

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.