Posted by Jill on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 2:18 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Here are today’s reading lists. As always you can hear the repeat at 7:30 p.m. on WCAI or listen to the podcast online.
Patron Suggestions
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows.
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Posted by Jill on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 9:40 am | 0 Comment(s)
From our children’s librarian some rainy day reading suggestions for Malia and Sasha Obama:
“For Malia: The 39 Clues series by Patrick Carman. The first book in the series is The Maze of Bones. Book #5, The Black Circle, just came out this month.
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Posted by Jill on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 9:54 am | 0 Comment(s)
So what does the library staff think the First Lady should read? Well we love her sense of fashion, so we’re going to recommend Lucien Lelong by Jacqueline Demornex to start. Who is Lucien Lelong? Here’s a brief description from the book jacket:
“Lucien Lelong was a central figure in the world of Paris fashion…
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Posted by Jill on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm | 0 Comment(s)
We were deeply saddened by the news this morning of Senator Ted Kennedy’s passing. In his honor we have on display in the Reference Room four Life magazines in which he was featured on the cover. In addition we have a display by the circulation desk of books written about Ted Kennedy and his…
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Posted by Jill on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 2:15 pm | 0 Comment(s)
So I’ve started to get some suggestions from the staff about what the President and his family should read this week. Of course, last night I was watching the news and learned that President Obama, not surprisingly—remember he likes to read, already has a pile of books ready to go. His list:
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Posted by Jill on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:13 am | 0 Comment(s)
The staff of the Falmouth Public Library is very excited that a President and his family who read are practically in the neighborhood. In advance of their visit we sent them two CLAMS cards to use during their week on the Vineyard, and a copy of Cape Cod…
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Posted by Jill on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 3:54 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, Step right up and try your luck at a game of skill at our End of Summer Carnival on Wed. Aug 26 from 2:00 -5:00 PM on the library lawn! It’s free and everyone from 4-99 years old is invited. Gamers: we have DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band 2, and Wii including the new Wii Resort!!! Don’t…
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Posted by Jill on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:56 am | 1 Comment(s)
Today’s entry comes from Laura Ford (a reference librarian with superpowers!):
“I was staffing MassAnswers recently, and a patron asked this question: “I am looking for a Young Adult chapter book that is written entirely in poems. It has “Zoo” in as part of the title. It is a black book with green letters on…
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Posted by Jill on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm | 0 Comment(s)
You may recall way back in November we had a lively discussion about Julia Child and Julie Powell on our library blog. Well the movie has now hit Falmouth, and there has been renewed interest in all things Julia. In fact I’ve ordered her Mastering the Art of French…
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Posted by Jill on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4:55 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Reference Librarian Laura Ford’s summer adventures in reading continue:
“Every summer, I try to find the perfect vacation book to take with me when I travel. My idea of a perfect vacation book is one that is riveting, yet not so riveting that I can’t put it down for a nap, or a game of tennis.
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Posted by Jill on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:55 am | 0 Comment(s)
Remember this date ... Saturday, September 26th, 2009. Why? Because that is the day that the Mass. Memories Roadshow comes to the Falmouth Public Library! You can be part of Massachusetts history by contributing family photos to a state-wide digital archive documenting local history. The Mass. Memories Road Show at UMass Boston is creating a digital portrait of the Commonwealth…
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Posted by Jill on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:31 pm | 0 Comment(s)
There is lots of stuff happening this week at the library! So while the road race is over, there are still all sorts of things to do in town, beginning at the library! All of our events are free and open to the public. So take a look at our calendar to see what’s happening.…
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Posted by Jill on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:46 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Good news the phones are back.
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Posted by Jill on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:13 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Is it the full moon this week? In any case our phones have stopped working for people trying to call in. They just ring and ring, but we don’t hear them ring. So ... if you would like to call us, please use our toll-free number which is 888-439-8850. That number IS working. You will reach the reference desk, and…
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Posted by Staff on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 11:29 am | 0 Comment(s)
Library volunteer Joan Ratliff is leading a conversation circle with Russian students Alex Piskunov and Vlad Kirdeev. Joan meets with Alex and Vlad on Friday mornings. The timing for this photograph was perfect as today’s discussion was about the word “cheesy.”
Falmouth Public library matches non-native speakers of English with native English-speaking volunteers to participate in weekly conversation…
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Posted by Jill on Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 11:50 am | 0 Comment(s)
Some news from the Children’s Department:
“The Children’s Department has been a busy place all summer long! As we wrap-up our Summer Reading Program, we are now looking toward the fall programs. Since the library’s schedule has changed, we are planning how best to serve our patrons with quality programming. Would you consider stopping by to fill out a…
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Posted by Jill on Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 11:26 am | 0 Comment(s)
Back by popular demand, Death & Dessert returns to the library on Wednesday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Our mystery novelist panel this month features mysteries with an historical twist! Join David S. Brody author of Cabal of the Westford Knight: Templars at the Newport…
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Posted by Jill on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:56 pm | 0 Comment(s)
Just a short update that there has been a brown out on Main Street. The library has lost most of its power, but we are still up and running. Help is on the way, and we hope we will be fully up and running soon. Perfect time to try self-checkout which is still up and running!
1:17 p.m.…
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Posted by Jill on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:11 am | 0 Comment(s)
In case you were in the ocean yesterday, rather than reading the Cape Cod Times, I’d like to share an article written by Jayne Iafrate the newsroom ombudsman. The article is called ”Sometimes History Outpaces Technology” and discusses the issue of microfilming newspapers in general, and the Cape Cod Times in…
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Posted by Staff on Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 9:55 am | 0 Comment(s)
The Reference Department staff had a nice surprise visit on Thursday afternoon! Mrs. Mildred Allen, a frequent caller to the Reference department, stopped in.
We are always delighted to help this interesting centenarian. Mrs. Allen occasionally stumps us- particularly the time she asked when flush toilets were introduced in Massachusetts!
Born in New York City, Mrs.…
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Posted by Jill on Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 10:35 am | 0 Comment(s)
Pass through the Super Colon, a 20 foot exhibit of the Prevent Cancer Super Colon on display on the library lawn TODAY from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As part of a local effort to educate people and raise awareness about Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Falmouth Hospital’s Cancer Committee is hosting the Prevent Cancer Super…
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