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Master Gardener Drop-In Help

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Volunteers from the Cape Cod Master Gardeners program are beginning a new weekly drop-in service at the library. They will be available at a table in the Katherine Lee Bates entryway of the Main Library, every Wednesday from 2-4pm starting July 20, 2022, to help you with questions related to gardening.

Hydrangeas not blooming? Deer stripping young trees? Tomatoes cracking? Borers in your squash vines? Bunny problems?  They’ve seen it all and can provide advice and commiseration. They can also recommend soil testing and advise about tick bite prevention.

Drop by every Wednesday between 2 and 4 PM. It’s fine to bring photos or even part of your actual plant so they can help troubleshoot!

 

Postcards from Falmouth: Falmouth Public Library

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If you’ve ever wanted a firsthand account of how FPL acquired our historic postcard collection, look no further than this oral history with Library Director Linda Collins. She charts the library’s route from the Falmouth Library Society of 1792 to the FPL of today, a place where you can dive into whalers’ logbooks, play Giant Jenga, borrow a sewing machine, and, of course, browse thousands of postcards online.

“The library appropriation is only 1.5% of the town budget,” she says. “It is a real deal for the residents of Falmouth […] there’s truly something for everyone.”

Visit the Falmouth Public Library digital exhibit here.

Postcards from Falmouth is a local history project of Falmouth Public Library, funded by a LSTA grant and administered by the MBLC.

Wild About Harry and A Golden Retriever and His Two Dads

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On Friday July 15, at 2:00 PM in the Hermann Meeting Room, we’ll be hosting a film screening and a book signing! Join producer James Egan for a screening of the film Wild About Harry, followed by a book signing by Dan Perdios of A Golden Retriever & His Two Dads: An Adventure on Cape Cod, whose story takes place on the set of Wild About Harry!

Set in 1973 and inspired by true experiences of filmmaker Gwen Wynne, Wild About Harry tells the story of the havoc wreaked in a teenage girl’s life when she discovers her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic, the film captures the homophobia of the time and shows how far society has come. The backdrop of small town Cape Cod will bring back memories as well. The film stars Tate Donovan, runs 83 minutes, and is rated PG-13. It is suitable for adult and older teen audiences.

A Golden Retriever & His Two Dads shows that when a Golden Retriever plays matchmaker,
anything is possible! A Golden Retriever named Willy introduces two guys who become his Dads. Together they take off to Cape Cod to make a film. Dan Perdios will read from and sign copies of his book, available for purchase through Eight Cousins.

Register online to attend or call the library at 508-457-2555 X7.

Upper Cape Camera Club Exhibit: Cape Cod at Night

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The Upper Cape Camera Club has been holding their annual juried exhibit at the Library every July since 2013. We’re happy to welcome them back this year! This year the theme of the Exhibit is Cape Cod at night. We offer some teasers in this post of the works on display. Summer or winter, the Cape sparkles in the evening.

Come in and wander the Art Walk around the exterior of the Adult wing of the library see all the photographs on display and choose your own favorite! The jury winners, as well as favorites picked by Library staff, will be announced once judging has concluded. The exhibit will be up all July.

“Summer Night” — Phil Richardson
“Heading Out” — Phil Richardson

Postcards from Falmouth: St. Barnabas Church

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By any measure, St. Barnabas Church is distinct. Reverend Will Mebane, Jr. recounts the history of its founding: how the Beebe family pushed to establish the parish, and chose Gothic Revivalist architect Henry Vaughan to build a church unlike any other in Falmouth. 

“We like to be known as the parish of the community,” he says, “so we are constantly opening our doors and welcoming nonprofit organizations and other entities to use our beautiful campus.” In the summer months especially, that campus is a hub of activity – for example, did you know that the 70th annual Strawberry Festival was celebrated this June? 

Explore the oral history and digital exhibit, and learn for yourself how St. Barnabas became part of the fabric of Falmouth’s community!

See our Saint Barnabas Church digital exhibit here.

Explore the postcard collection online here.

Postcards from Falmouth is a local history project of Falmouth Public Library, funded by a LSTA grant and administered by the MBLC.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library will hold their Annual Summer Book Sale from July 1-July 6, 2022 on the lawn of the Main Library at 300 Main Street. It’s open every day from 10 AM-4 PM, except July 6; July 6 hours are 10 AM – Noon.

This beloved annual tradition is back at its usual time this year, and we’re so excited to see the book-lovers browsing for new reads! Books are very modestly priced, and every purchase goes to support the Falmouth Public Library.  The Friends support these library projects that benefit the whole community:

  • Joy of Learning academic classes covering a wide range of subjects
  • Museum Passes for Boston and local area museums
  • Generous funding for Children’s Programs at all three locations throughout the year
  • Contribute to new furniture for the Chill Zone, the Tween area, in the Children’s Room
  • A new Circulation Desk for the East Falmouth Library
  • Provide additional funds for eBooks
  • Support for area book clubs
  • Upgrades to library technology

The Friends are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Are you interested in becoming a member of the Friends of the Library, or making a direct financial donation? Information is available at their web page.

Please note that the Friends are no longer taking donations for this year’s book sale. Donations will resume on Monday, August 15, 2022. Please call during Library hours at 508-457-2555 ext. 2918 to schedule an appointment.

 

Children’s StoryWalks at Highfield Hall this Summer

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Falmouth Public Library Youth Services is thrilled to be working with Highfield Hall and Gardens to facilitate a 10 week summertime series of free family StoryWalks!
 
From Juneteenth until Labor Day, a new story will be installed every Monday.  Start at the gravel parking lot entrance at Highfield and travel down the ADA Accessible Historic Beech Tree Path.  While you are there, enjoy the music garden, perfect for kids of all ages.  Tag us on Instagram at #fpl-childrens and #HighfieldHallFalmouth.
 
Drop in on Thursdays between 10am-12pm for a Coalition for Children‘s hands-on craft with Rosemary on the porch!  This craft is geared towards children ages 3 and up.

Postcards from Falmouth: West Falmouth Library

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The West Falmouth Library is a resource built by and for its community. From its humble beginning as a club for sharing books and cultural education, it grew into a well-loved non-profit whose programs and fundraisers draw audiences year after year. Check out our oral history interview with Charlie McCaffrey, former president of the Library Board, to learn about the way those outreach efforts are guided by the library’s philosophy.

 

“When the library was built in 1895, the main building had two rooms of approximate equal size,” he says. “One had the books, and the other was a community room […]. It was built as much as a community center and gathering place as a place for borrowing books.”

Visit the West Falmouth Library with Charlie McCaffrey here.

Explore the postcard collection online here.

Postcards from Falmouth is a local history project of Falmouth Public Library, funded by a LSTA grant and administered by the MBLC.

Book Bike is Back for 2022!

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The Falmouth Public Library Book Bike is hitting the road once again for its 2022 touring season!  

All members of the community are invited to stop by. You can sign up for a library card, pick up free books and DVDs, and meet FPL staff.  We are looking forward to seeing you and spreading our love of the Library throughout town! 

Please note all visits are weather permitting:

Mondays at 10:30-11:00 am find us at:

  • June 6, July 25, August 22, September 26, Cape Cod Apartments, 62 Locust Street
  • June 13, August 8, October 3, Mayflower Apartments, Choate Lane
  • July 11, August 28, Salt Sea Apartments, Salt Sea Lane
  • July 18, September 12, Rose Morin Apartments, Rose Morin Lane
  • August 1, September 19, Harborview Apartments, 115 Scranton Ave

Thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm every week:

Thursdays 4:45-5:15 pm:

  • Surf Drive Beach Storytime with Ms. Deirdre. June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11. 

Looking for more books?  The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library will hold their Annual Summer Book Sale from July 1-July 6, 2022 on the lawn of the Main Library at 300 Main Street. It’s open every day from 10 AM-4 PM, except July 6. July 6 hours are 10 AM – Noon.  This is a huge event with thousands of books, most of which will be $2!  Don’t miss it!  

About the Friends

The Friends of the Library are a group of citizens whose purpose is to support and enhance the programs and services of the Falmouth Public Library in cooperation with the Staff and Library Trustees. They are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the projects, programs, and services of the Falmouth Public Library. The Friends are happy to accept monetary donations.

Postcards from Falmouth: Falmouth Historical Society

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Based right in the heart of town, the Falmouth Historical Society – also known as the Falmouth Museums on the Green – has a story for each feature of its historic campus, and a dedication to preserving those stories for future residents and visitors. Former director Mark Schmidt takes us on a tour through the Museums’ past, present, and future, with an emphasis on one important point: today’s events are history in the making.

 

 

“We tend to think that if it happened in our lifetime it’s ‘not cool,’ or just not that important,” he says. He points out that history doesn’t start and end with Colonial houses and 18th century French wallpaper: “We’ve gone through some pretty major things in our lifetime.”

Tour the Falmouth Historical Society with Mark Schmidt here.

Explore the postcard collection online here.

Postcards from Falmouth is a local history project of Falmouth Public Library, funded by a LSTA grant and administered by the MBLC.