Falmouth Public Library Timeline
Early records of the Falmouth Library Society date back to 1792 with Mr. Henry Lincoln serving as librarian. Preservation of library records, some dating back to the Library Society, are part of the Falmouth Public Library’s Historical Documents project made possible by the people of Falmouth through the Community Preservation Fund.
For more information: Town Reports and The Enterprise archives
1792
Founded Library Society
Founding of Falmouth Library Society.
1876
Established Circulating Library
Falmouth Circulating Library established.
1892
Circulating Library Moves!
Falmouth Circulating Library moves to Town Hall.
1894
Collection Expands...
Falmouth Library collection numbers over 3,000 titles
1901
Memorial Library
Granite Memorial Library building on Main Street completed. Central dome with stained glass seal of Falmouth still visible.
1905
Collections and Patrons increase!
Collection numbers 6, 733 volumes, with 665 borrowers.
1936
East Falmouth Branch
East Falmouth Branch opens in E. Falmouth Elementary School.
1956
North Falmouth Branch
North Falmouth Branch opens in N. Falmouth Fire Station.
1966
N. Falmouth Branch Moves
North Falmouth Branch moves to Chester Street.
1967
Regional Reference Service
FPL undertakes Regional Reference service and Interlibrary Loan for the 39 Cape & Islands libraries.
1966-68
Main Library Expands
Main Library adds twin wings. Collection over 24,000 vols.
1971
New E. Falmouth Branch Site
East Falmouth Branch opens new site overlooking pond.
1978
New Addition
Main Library builds new addition.
1991
Joins CLAMS
FPL system has 80,000 volumes; joins CLAMS network.
2000
New Website
Falmouth Public Library launches website
2008
Reopening of Main Library
Main Library reopens on March 16 after major addition and renovation.
