THIS I BELIEVE Essay Writing Workshop led by Jamie Cat Callan.
DATE: Saturday, February 23 Time: 2-4 LOCATION: Highfield Hall
What are the central tenets you live your life by?
What do you truly believe in with all your heart?
What if you were asked to articulate your most deeply felt truths? What would you say?"
Jamie Cat Callan will lead us in a writing workshop to explore and discover our individual ideals and truths in this special one-session writing workshop to launch Falmouth's town wide read of the new edition of THIS I BELIEVE. Come share your stories, learn essay-writing techniques, make friends and write your very own 500-word "This I Believe" essay.
Contact: Falmouth Public Library, Reference Department.
Ph. 508-457-2555. Email: falmouthreference@falmouthpubliclibrary.org

COMMUNITY SHARING of selected "This I Believe" essays.
DATE: Monday, March 10 7 PM Highfield Hall
Submit essays to: Falmouthreference@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Or, U.S. Mail: Essay Committee, East Falmouth Library, 310 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536. Essay Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 1.
[See below for an additional session of sharing essays on Saturday April 5.]

Believe in reading! The Journey Toward Literacy Begins at Birth. Featured speaker is Jean Ciborowski Fahey, PhD, Professional Teacher Trainer and Parent Educator from South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth.
Tuesday, March 11 1:45 PM Falmouth High School Library
Contact: Laney Cook-Johnson Email: lcooke_johnson@falmouth.k12.ma.us

JAY ALLISON Speaks at Falmouth Academy
DATE: Wednesday, March 19 7 PM Falmouth Academy Auditorium. RECEPTION for Jay Allison immediately following lecture. .
Contact: Falmouth Academy 508-457-4112

WHAT IS THE NATURE OF BELIEF? Panel discussion.
DATE: Wednesday March 26 7 PM Falmouth Public Library
Why is it important to stand for something, to believe in something beyond oneself-whether earthly or divine? Panelist will include: Dan McCullough, Professor of Philosophy & Religion, CCCC; Jim Kershner, founder of Cape Sangha (Buddhist) and Professor of Literature, CCCC; Dr. Meg Tivey, Dept. of Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry, WHOI.
Contact: Falmouth Public Library Reference Department, 508-457-2555.

THIS I BELIEVE: Then and Now.
DATE: Monday, March 31 7 PM Redfield Auditorium, Woods Hole.
Award-winning New England broadcaster and New England Cable News anchor Tom Ellis will compare the political climate of the 1950's with that of today He will introduce the acclaimed 2005 film directed by George Clooney on the career of pioneering broadcaster Edward R. Murrow. (PG rating) Contact: Woods Hole Library: 508-548-8961.

COMMUNITY SHARING of selected "This I Believe" essays
DATE: Saturday, April 5 2 PM Falmouth Public Library
Submit essays to: falmouthreference@falmouthpubliclibrary.org or mail to: Essay Committee, East Falmouth Library, 310 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536. Essay Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 22.
Contact: Reference Department, Falmouth Public Library. Ph. 508-457-2555.

This I Believe on the air

The POINT with Mindy Todd on NPR station WCAI 90.1 FM.
DATE: Thursday, February 21 9:30 AM.
Guest Jay Allison will talk about THIS IS BELIEVE events across the country. Interview with author and writing instructor Jamie Cat Callan about the upcoming Feb 23 Essay Writing Workshop. Conversation about 2008 events sponsored by What's Falmouth Reading Committee.

Catch THIS I BELIEVE on Falmouth's NPR station WCAI 90.1 FM.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from February 19 to March 22 at 8:30 AM. On Saturdays at 8:34 AM. Essays will also be read during the All Things Considered broadcast on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

AUDIBLE LOCAL LEDGER
Readings from the new edition of THIS I BELIEVE, from the 1950's edition, and essays submitted by local residents not chosen for publication.
Listen on Fridays 12:30 - 1:30 PM . Friday, February 22 - Friday April 4
If you do not have the special closed circuit radio adapter, you can still listen online at: www.audiblelocalledger.org
Contact: Audible Local Ledger Email: ALLradio@verizon.net

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Writing Workshop for Kids led by T. M. Murphy, popular Falmouth author of the Belltown Mysteries.
DATE: Wednesday, February 20 2-4 PM Gus Canty Center.
This program launches the 2008 children's town wide reading event. Workshop Theme: Believe in the Power of a Story. Contact: Jen Sirrico, Falmouth Public Library 508-457-2555. Email: jsirrico@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Falmouth Public Library Book Group for Kids

DATE: Friday, February 29 3:00pm Morse Pond School
Monthly program to include reading THE THREE QUESTIONS by Jon Muth, chosen for intermediate age children by What's Falmouth Reading Committee. Members will be encouraged to write a story or essay to share at the March 21 meeting. Drop-in program for ages 9 and up. Contact: Donna Skinner, Falmouth Public Library. Email:dskinner@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Falmouth Public Library Book Group for Kids.

DATE: Friday, March 21 10:30 AM Falmouth Public Library
Monthly meeting. Theme: What Kids in Falmouth Are Reading: Their Own Words. Kids are invited to share a story or an essay of their own after reading THE THREE QUESTIONS by Jon Muth. Students will have the opportunity to share favorite book titles. Light refreshments. Recommended for ages 9 and up. . To register, contact Donna Skinner. Call: 508-457-2555. Email: dskinner@falmouthpubliclibrary.org.

"YOU ARE THE AUTHOR"
DATE: Saturday, March 29 10:30-12 noon Falmouth Public Library.
For children PreK - Grade 2, based on the books LIBRARY MOUSE by Daniel Kirk and IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT by Todd Parr. Children will be able to write their own stories and create their own books. This program will feature a special visit form Todd Parr's pet dog Otto! Contact: The Falmouth Public Library Children's Department 508-457-2555.

2007 Year of the Reader Book: The Curious incident of the dog in the night-time, by Mark Haddon.
2006 Year of the Reader Book: Mountains beyond mountains, by Tracy Kidder.
2005 Year of the Reader Book: The Color of water, by James McBride.
2004 Year of the Reader Book: 1984, by George Orwell.
2003 Year of the Reader Book: To kill a mockingbird, by Harper Lee.