Intro to Sound and Energy for Relaxation and Wellbeing
Discover the beauty and joy of working with sound and energy for relaxation and wellbeing in this experiential workshop. Come to relax and enjoy, and leave with a practice or two you can use at home.
In this workshop, participants will be able to relax into experiences with metal Tibetan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls and discover the ways their tones and vibrations promote wellbeing. The workshop will also introduce participants to ways of working with energy for relaxation, wellbeing and stress relief. There will be ample opportunity for discussion and questions. All are welcome, no experience is necessary.
Hard-backed chairs will be available, and there will also be space on the floor for anyone who would like to bring a mat, blanket, or cushion.
Teacher bio: Ellen Laurie is the owner of Woods Hole Wellbeing, where she provides private sessions, classes and groups using sound, energy, breath, and attuned perception for relaxation, wellbeing, and personal growth. Ellen has an AB from Princeton University and a Masters of Social Work from NYU. She has been practicing new and evolving forms of energetic work for about 24 years, and has enjoyed a career in nonprofit leadership in the fields of the arts, education, and animal welfare.
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The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop led by Braver Angels helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. This event is hosted by Middle Ground (Falmouth).
Goals
● Grow understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically
● Learn skills for listening in a way the other person feels heard
● Learn skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear even if they disagree
Who Can Attend
This workshop is open to everyone.
What to Expect
You will learn about the values and concerns of the other political side and practice skills for communicating more effectively in the presence of disagreement.
Digital Navigator Offers Free Technology Help at Falmouth Public Library
Community members who need help with technology are invited to meet with a Digital Navigator at the Falmouth Public Library. Dr. Natalie Hruska will offer free, one-on-one assistance on Tuesdays, March 31, and April 7 and 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Reference Room at the public computers.
Digital Navigators help people with a wide range of technology needs, including using computers and the internet, accessing online resources, finding affordable home internet, and applying to jobs.
Anyone who would like help with technology is welcome. Participants should bring their own devices if they would like assistance setting them up or learning how to use them. No appointment necessary.
More infromation about the Digital Navigator grant
Email or call us with questions:
info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
(598) 457-2555
Falmouth Reads Together – Permafrost Pathways and The Intersection of Indigenous Communities and Western Science
Monday, March 30th at 6:30 PM
Hermann Room
Register here: https://falmouthpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/…
Join Dr. Sue Natali and Brooke LaRae Woods of Woodwell Climate Research Center for a thoughtful discussion on the intersection of Western science and Indigenous knowledge in climate research.
Drawing from their work in Arctic permafrost regions, Dr. Natali and Woods will explore how scientific research and Indigenous ways of knowing can inform and strengthen one another. This conversation will examine how collaboration, reciprocity, and community partnerships are shaping climate science today, and why elevating Indigenous voices is essential in understanding environmental change.
This program invites participants to consider how multiple knowledge systems can work together in response to a rapidly changing climate.
Brooke LaRae Woods
Brooke Woods (Dlel Taaneets) was raised at fish camp on the Yukon River in Rampart, Alaska. She currently develops strategies with policymakers and Indigenous communities for Woodwell’s Arctic Permafrost Pathway project, focusing on just, science-backed, Arctic policy. Her work supports Indigenous-led adaptation and relocation governance frameworks. Woods is raising her family and completing a bachelor’s degree in tribal governance of fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). She previously worked as a fisheries policy analyst at the Tanana Chiefs Conference and served as executive chair for the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission for six years.
Sue Natali
I am an Arctic climate scientist whose focus on permafrost thaw is motivated by an acute awareness of the risks it poses. I have worked extensively across the Arctic, in Alaska, Siberia, and elsewhere, combining field research of permafrost and carbon cycling with remote sensing and modeling to assess current and future climate impacts across the Arctic.
I lead the Permafrost Pathways Initiative, which brings together leading experts in climate science, policy action, and environmental justice to assess the local to global impacts of permafrost thaw and other climate changes in the Arctic, in order to inform climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. I work with Indigenous communities, scientists, resource managers, and policymakers at all levels to craft just and effective strategies for limiting harm from Arctic warming.
Visible Mending with Mariko from Mona and Zoe Mending
Saturday, April 11th at 12:00 PM
Learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe. This course is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a visible mending sampler. Feel free to bring your own clothing for repair, though it’s not required.
We will gather and mend in the Hermann Room
Skill Level: Beginner
This program is intended for adults.
The Falmouth Library is excited to present Roadside Attractions Films’ release of the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 15th, 2026. Although the films are unrated, they target an adult audience. Enjoy complimentary snacks and soft drinks during the screening.
Screenings will take place in the Hermann Room on three dates:
Please register via the library’s online event calendar.
Contact Information:
Adult Services
Falmouth Public Library
508-457-2555 x7
info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Learn more about Roadside Attractions Films
Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30 PM
THE COAST GUARD’S GREATEST SMALL BOAT RESCUE
Join Coast Guard Auxiliary member and Cape Cod resident Reid Oslin as he recounts the legendary 1952 rescue of the SS Pendleton—a daring mission through towering waves and freezing winds that saved 32 sailors and inspired the book and film, The Finest Hours. This event celebrates the 74th anniversary of the Pendleton Rescue.
On February 18, 1952, four courageous crew members from U.S. Coast Guard Station Chatham, launched a 36-foot wooden motor lifeboat into the teeth of a raging Nor’east storm to rescue sailors stranded on a stricken tanker, SS PENDLETON, that had broken in half and was drifting off Monomoy Island.
Battling 40-foot waves, freezing temperatures and dangerous shoals, the Coast Guardsmen were able to save 32 of the 33 crew members aboard PENDLETON and safely return them to Chatham – a feat that is still considered to be the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.
The PENDLETON rescue mission was highlighted in the best-selling book, The Finest Hours, written by famed Cape Cod author Casey Sherman, and later was made into a Disney-produced feature-length move of the same name.
The four crew members, led by Massachusetts native Bernie Webber, each received the Gold Lifesaving Award – the Coast Guard’s highest individual honor – for their heroic efforts on that fateful Cape Cod night.
Coast Guard Auxiliary member Reid Oslin, a Cape Cod resident, has done extensive research on the PENDLETON rescue and has shared the fascinating story with numerous groups throughout the area.
***This painting of the rescue of the “Pendleton” is by noted marine artist Tony Falcone. He collaborated with Bernie Webber to make sure the painting realistically captured the rescue scene. The original painting is on display at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.