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Events List

  • Defining Moments Book Club with Natasha W.
    Defining Moments Book Club with Natasha W.
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 12
    Barnstable
    Join local musician, writer and avid reader, Natasha W. every other second Saturday for Defining Moments Book Club -- a book club for all to explore community, identity, and collective action primarily through non-fiction books.
  • 438 Open Mic Night
    438 Open Mic Night
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 15
    Barnstable
    438 Open Mic Night, hosted by spoken word artist, Tamora Israel, in collaboration with Belonging Books and The Cordial Eye at 438 Main Street, Hyannis. A welcoming space for underrepresented community members and allies to share their talents and bravery.
  • Beyond the Margins: Writing Circle facilitated by ttolita
    Beyond the Margins: Writing Circle facilitated by ttolita
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 17
    Barnstable
    Come write with us at Beyond the Margins, a Belonging Books' Writing Circle facilitated by ttolita. A space to honor the ways we tell stories and share our voices. No experience needed — just bring yourself.
  • Mass NOW Book Club
    Mass NOW Book Club
    Tue, Aug 05
    Belonging Books
    Join Mass NOW and Belonging Books for a thought-provoking discussion of Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown, moderated by Mass NOW's Board Vice President, Quiana Agbai.
  • Belonging Books' Book Social
    Belonging Books' Book Social
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 29
    Belonging Books
    The O.G. Book Social -- an intentional gathering space for women of color and gender non-conforming people of color to discuss a new book every so often.
  • Premiere Screening of "Unerased: Asian Voices of Cape Cod"
    Premiere Screening of "Unerased: Asian Voices of Cape Cod"
    Tue, Jun 24
    Dennis
    This approximately 40 minute film amplifies and highlights the voices and experiences of diverse members of our Asian community living or growing up on Cape Cod. Directed and produced by Erica Tso Haidas and Manx Taiki Magyar. Edited by Izzi Caplan.
  • Nauset MLPAC Multicultural Festival
    Nauset MLPAC Multicultural Festival
    Sun, Jun 08
    Wellfleet Preservation Hall
    Join us at Wellfleet Preservation Hall for the Nauset Multicultural Festival on June 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • A-Way with Words
    A-Way with Words
    Sat, May 31
    Barnstable
    Poets, musicians, and artists will share powerful pieces revolving around the anniversary of George Floyd’s death and issues surrounding police violence and brutality throughout the nation and on Cape Cod. This event is the conclusion to The Big Read Cape Cod.
  • Independent Bookstore Day 2025!
    Independent Bookstore Day 2025!
    Sat, Apr 26
    Barnstable
    Belonging Books is happy to announce our participation in the 12th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! Join us on Saturday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for creative activities, giveaways and refreshments!
  • Author Talk: Go Home by Terry Farish and Lochan Sharma
    Author Talk: Go Home by Terry Farish and Lochan Sharma
    Tue, Apr 22
    Brewster Ladies' Library
    Join us for an author event with Terry Farish and Lochan Sharma who co-wrote Go Home. The authors will read from their novel, discuss the process of writing collaboratively, and how families are displaced from their home countries. Q & A to follow.
  • The Big Read: Cape Cod High School Book Discussion
    The Big Read: Cape Cod High School Book Discussion
    Mon, Apr 07
    Barnstable
    Part of The Big Read Cape Cod programming
  • Paper Crane Folding Party
    Paper Crane Folding Party
    Fri, Apr 04
    Barnstable
    Drop in for a paper crane folding party on Friday, April 4, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. These cranes will hang in the window of Belonging Books, symbolizing peace, hope, healing and good fortune.
  • The Big Read: Unitarian Church of Barnstable Poetry Reading and Open Mic
    The Big Read: Unitarian Church of Barnstable Poetry Reading and Open Mic
    Fri, Mar 14
    Barnstable
    A community gathering to share our stories...inspired by Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric.
  • New Location Grand Opening!
    New Location Grand Opening!
    Sat, Mar 01
    Barnstable
    Belonging Books has a new home! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new location, a space built for community, connection, and one we share with our friends at The Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space. Come and help us kick off this exciting new chapter!
  • Harambee Community Celebration
    Harambee Community Celebration
    Fri, Feb 28
    MBL Swope Center
    Enjoy food, fellowship, and uplifting music by Naomi Westwater & Friends as we honor the contributions of African Americans as change-makers. Hosted by Woods Hole Diversity Advisory Committee.
  • Falmouth Public Library Book Discussion - Citizen by Claudia Rankine - The Big Read
    Falmouth Public Library Book Discussion - Citizen by Claudia Rankine - The Big Read
    Tue, Feb 25
    Falmouth
    Come participate in The Big Read: EXPLORING PLACE, IDENTITY, AND BELONGING ON CAPE COD
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