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When was the last time you had a conversation about current events with someone who holds an opposing view? If that experience left you feeling frustrated and shut down, join this virtual Cape-wide discussion with the News Literacy Project (click here for their site) to learn tools for speaking about current events and listening across divides. The discussion will take place Online via Zoom on Thursday April 25 at 5:30pm-click here to register. Please note that the library will be closed and you are expected to join the Zoom from your home. In today’s divided political climate it can feel impossible to hold civil conversations about current events – especially when misinformation and conspiracy theories abound. However, learning a few news literacy skills can help you keep conversations grounded in fact while maintaining the civility that is essential in a thriving democracy. About the News Literacy Project: The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, creating better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals—and ultimately a stronger democracy. |
Category: Consumer
Landlord-Tenant Rights with the Attorney General’s office
We are excited to welcome Corwyn Jackson, from the Consumer Advocacy and Response Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on Tuesday, November 14th from 2-3 pm! Click here to register.
His talk will outline rental agreement considerations, as well as rules regarding types of tenancies, payments, evictions, habitable living conditions, and housing discrimination. It is important for both property owners and tenants to understand the laws and regulations that govern all aspects of rental arrangements.
This event is free. Registration is requested as space is limited.
The Savvy Senior, by the MA Atty. General’s Office!
We are pleased to welcome Juraci Capataz from the Attorney General’s Community Engagement division on Wednesday afternoon, September 6th from 2-3 pm, , to talk about identity theft and scams: What is identity theft and how can you detect and avoid a variety of different mail, phone, and online scams, especially for seniors. Please register by clicking here, as space is limited-you can also call us at 508-457-2555 x 7.
Juraci is the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Office of the Attorney General in New Bedford, covering all of Southeastern Mass.
She has lived in Bristol County for more than 40 years, after emigrating from the island of Pico, Azores, as a young girl. She has a strong interest in teaching others about citizenship and is a passionate advocate for elder care. She is a graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. Juraci takes pride in being resourceful, and she hopes to continue to connect communities across the Southeaster Mass, through AGO’s resources, services, and educational materials.
This event is free. Registration is requested; go to falmouthpubliclibrary.org/events or call the reference department at 508-457-2555 x 7.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is available as a print resource and as an online resource either from inside the library or inside your home! All you need is a Falmouth Public Library library card.