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Kanopy Movie Club

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A Book Club But For Movies!

The Falmouth Public Library has a new movie club!  It’s like a book club but for movies!  Watch the selected movie from the comfort of your own home prior to the movie discussion meeting using Kanopy which is free with your Falmouth Public Library card.  Then join us in-person at the library for an in-depth discussion of the movie.

The Kanopy Movie club meets on the last Thursday of the month from 3pm-4pm in the Bay meeting room.  This winter we will be discussing Award-Winning and Film Festival Nominees.  To register to attend a movie discussion, click on the registration links below or call Adult Services at 508-457-2555 ext. 7.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016/PG-13/1h 41m) …… Register Here

Our first movie discussion meeting will be on Thursday, January 26 at 3pm in the Bay meeting room where we will discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople directed by Taike Waititi. Watch this movie prior to our meeting on Kanopy by clicking this link: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/1490627.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople had 25 award nominations with 22 wins including 2016 Best Narrative Feature at the San Francisco Film Festival, 2016 Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival/Independent Film Festival of Boston and 2017 Best Film at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards.

Movie synopsis: “Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky (Julian Dennison) gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella (Rima Te Wiata), the cantankerous Uncle Hec (Sam Neil), and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws are forced to put aside their differences and work together to face their options.”

The Farewell (2019/PG/1h 40m) …… Register Here

In February we will be discussing the movie The Farewell directed by Lulu Wang on Thursday, February 23rd at 3pm in the Bay meeting room.  Watch this movie prior to our meeting on Kanopy by clicking this link:  https://www.kanopy.com/en/falmouth/video/6440402.

The Farewell had 105 award nominations with 35 wins including 2020 Golden Globe Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, 2020 Best Independent Film from Hollywood Critics Association and 2019 Audience Favorite at the Sundance Film Festival (London).

Movie synopsis: “Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai (Shuzhen Zhao), has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations and proprieties, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate.”

Columbus (2017/NR/1h 40m) …… Register Here

Then in March we will discuss the movie Columbus directed by Kogonada on Thursday, March 30th at 3pm in the Bay meeting room. Watch this movie prior to our meeting on Kanopy by clicking this link: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/5480974.

Columbus had 33 nominations with 12 wins including 2017 Narrative Feature at the Independent Film Festival of Boston, 2017 Special Jury Award at the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival of Asia Pacific Countries and 2017 Best Cinematography in a Feature Film at the Rahway International Film Festival.

Movie synopsis: “When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin (John Cho) finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana; a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey (Haley Lu Richardson), an architecture enthusiast who works at the local library. Burdened by the future, they explore both the town and their conflicted emotions and find respite in one another and the architecture that surrounds them.”

Friday Films: Movies at the Library!

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Friday Films is back starting January 13th and running through May 19th!  Bring your own popcorn and join us on select Fridays at the library to watch newly released movies.  Scroll down to check out the dates, times and movies and to register to attend.   

These movie viewings are free to the public and are sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library.

 

Friday, January 13th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
The Woman King (Rated PG-13;Run Time 2h 15m)

“The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life.”


Friday, January 27th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
Ticket to Paradise (Rated PG-13;Run Time 1h 44m)

“David and Georgia, two divorced parents who can’t stand each other, head to Bali after their daughter, Lily, announces her plans to marry a local islander she just met while on holiday. They decide to put aside their differences and work together to stop the wedding, believing that doing so will keep Lily from making a dreadful mistake similar to their own.”


Friday, February 10th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
Till (Rated PG-13;Run Time 2h 10m)

“Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie’s poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother’s ability to change the world.”


Friday, February 24th at 2:45pm in the Hermann meeting room
The Fablemans (Rated PG-13;Run Time 2h 31m)

“Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.”


Friday, March 10th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
Devotion (Rated PG-13;Run Time 2h 19m)…… Register Now

“Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.”


Friday, March 24th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (Rated PG-13;Run Time 1h 45m)……Register Now

Filmed on Cape Cod! “Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry’s life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife’s tragic death, he feels lost and left behind in the rapidly evolving world of today. As he tries to keep his store afloat, he begins to drink his sorrows away, ultimately hitting rock bottom when his most prized possession, a series of Edgar Allen Poe poems, are stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, the unexpected arrival gives Fikry a new lease on life, and love, that are greater than he ever imagined.”

 

Friday, April 7th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
A Man Called Otto (Rated PG-13;Run Time 2h 6m) ……Register Now

“Otto Anderson is a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors.  When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.”

 

Friday, April 21st at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
Living (Rated PG-13;Run Time 1h 42m) ……Register Now

“Set in 1950’s London, an ordinary, humorless civil servant, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a shadow existence, decides at the eleventh hour to turn his dull life into something wonderful.”

 

Friday, May 5th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
80 For Brady (Rated PG-13;Run Time 1h 38m) ……Register Now

“As the New England Patriots reach the Superbowl in Houston, four female fans become determined to go to the game and meet quarterback Tom Brady, which proves a more memorable experience than they anticipated after the Patriots fall behind by four touchdowns.”

 

Friday, May 19th at 3pm in the Hermann meeting room
Invitation To A Murder (Rated PG-13;Run Time 1h 32m) ……Register Now

“In this homage to Agatha Christie, a reclusive billionaire invites six seemingly random strangers to his island estate in the south of England. Aspiring detective Miranda Green finds the mysterious invitation too alluring to pass up. When another guest turns up dead, Miranda must get to the bottom of the malicious plot behind the gathering.”

Joy of Poetry Reading Sessions

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Still looking for new practices to begin 2023? Why not join us at the library to read poetry with visiting poet Joan Michelson. 

This will be a hybrid group, available in person or by Zoom. We will meet on three Tuesdays: Jan. 17, 24, and 31, at 11am, to read and discuss poetry. For the first session, January 17, we will read the poetry of William Carlos Williams; for the second, Joan suggests Theodore Roethke; the third poet remains to be chosen!

Please register for each session; you’ll receive the Zoom link if you prefer to attend virtually:

Tuesday January 17, 11am. William Carlos Williams. Register.

Tuesday January 24, 11am. Theodore Roethke. Register.

Tuesday January 31, 11am. Tess Gallagher. Register.

If there is enough interest, the library would love to begin hosting a regular poetry session – so even if you can’t make it to these sessions, be in touch with us and we can reach out to you! Email info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org or call the Reference Desk at 508-457-2555 X7.

 

Understanding Yourself and Others Through Early Memories

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Join us for an interactive lecture with psychologist, Professor Emeritus and author Arthur Clark on Thursday afternoon, November 17th at 2:00 pm in the Hermann Meeting Room.

Although many people find the first memories of childhood to be a familiar and intriguing topic, what is largely unknown about early recollections is their potential to reveal insights into an individual’s personality and outlook on life. In the early 1900’s, the Viennese psychologist, Alfred Adler, discovered that early recollections as a projective technique provide a person a tested means of understanding what life is like or about. Various personality and sensory dimensions emerge in early recollections that assist in grasping an empathetic understanding of a person.  

Art will discuss the process, and then demonstrate with a shared memory from a volunteer member of the audience (or perhaps two!).

Arthur Clark, EdD, is an Emeritus Professor at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY. As a licensed psychologist, he has extensive experience with clients in school and clinical settings. He is the author of Dawn of Memories: The Meaning of Early Recollections in Life, Defense Mechanisms in the Counseling Process, Empathy in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Perspectives and Practices, and Early Recollections: Theory and Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy, over 50 articles, and a blog for Psychology Today, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dawn-memories.

This lecture is appropriate for adults. Please register online or by calling the library at 508-457-2555 X7.

Lethal Tides with Catherine Musemeche

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Join us on Wednesday, November 9th at 6:30pm in the Hermann meeting room as we welcome author Catherine Musemeche.  She will be speaking about her latest book Lethal Tides: Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War II.  To register for this author talk and book signing, click here. 

“Weaving together science, biography, and military history, Lethal Tides is a powerful, revelatory history essential to our understanding of oceanography and naval strategy, and – more importantly – chronicles the gripping story of an unsung woman who was pivotal to the U.S.’s success against Japan in WWII.”  

Catherine Musemeche is a graduate of the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas and the University of Texas School of Law.  She has been a pediatric surgeon for more than three decades.  Catherine’s first book, Small, was longlisted for the E.O. Wilson/Pen American Literary Science Award and was awarded the Texas Writer’s League Discovery Prize for Nonfiction in 2015.  Her second book, Hurt, was named one of the top ten EMS books of the decade.  She has also contributed to Smithsonian Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times’ “Motherlode” blog, KevinMD.com, Creative Nonfiction magazine and EMS World.

This event is free to the public and copies of her book will be available from Eight Cousins for purchase at the event.

Cape Cod Archaeology: Past, Present, and Future

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a lecture about the archaeology of Cape Cod. There are two options to attend: join us in person, in the Hermann Meeting Room at 6:30pm on Wednesday November 16, or use a Zoom link that will be provided upon registration to attend virtually from home.

Above and below-ground archaeological artifacts and features provide a partial view into the 12,000-year human history of Cape Cod. Archaeologist Holly Herbster will discuss what sites on the Cape can tell us, how archaeological study has changed, and how the field fits into other ways of knowing about the past. 

Holly Herbster is a Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator at the Public Archeology Laboratory, Inc. Over the past 25 years she has directed more than 200 projects in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard, ranging from primary background research to large-scale archaeological excavations. She has collaborated extensively with Native American groups in Massachusetts and her research focus includes documentary and ethnohistoric studies, especially those related to seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Nipmuc and Wampanoag communities. She is a co-author of the book Historical Archaeology and Indigenous Collaboration: Discovering Histories That Have Futures which was the Society for American Archaeology’s 2021 scholarly book award winner. 

Therapeutic Qi Gong Class

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Join us in the Hermann Meeting Room from 11am-12pm on Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, and 22 for a short series of classes to sample Therapeutic Qi Gong with Alexandra Lancaster. Please register for these free classes, as space is limited. For this series, register once for all four classes, as the classes will build on each other. If you cannot attend all four classes, please leave the space for someone who can.
 
Therapeutic Qi Gong consists of 36 repeated movements that target the muscles and joints of the body from head to toe.  The movements are done slowly and gently and incorporate deep breathing to help you focus on yourself during this time, making this routine a meditative one in addition to its stretching, coordination and balance challenges. This series of movements can be learned, allowing you to do it on your own in sections or in its entirety.  It all takes place while standing, although the assistance of a chair or a wall is allowed :-).  
 
Alexandra Lancaster learned Therapeutic Qi Gong ten years ago by taking an in-person course off-Cape, and she continues to be re-certified every few years.  Although these movements are part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and channel the energy along the meridians, this course will concentrate only on the physical movements and the focusing of the mind. No mat is needed, but comfortable clothing is. Socks are encouraged; shoes that are flat and not too supportive are ok; athletic sneakers, of course, are fine if you need them.
 
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Morning Movie Classics: Movies at the Library!

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The Falmouth Public Library will be showing three classic movies from the 40’s and 60’s in the Hermann room on Saturday mornings at 10:30am in October, November and December! Scroll down to find out the dates and movies!

These movie viewings are free and are sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library.  Registration is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, October 29th at 10:30am in the Hermann Room

The Birds (1963) (Rated PG-13; Runtime 2 Hours)……….Register Now

“Director Alfred Hitchcock’s apocalyptic, allegorical thriller centers on an avian assault on a California coastal town, where ferocious fowl fall upon a chicken farmer, a schoolyard full of children and a socialite.”

 

Saturday, November 12th at 10:30am in the Hermann Room

Casablanca (1942) (Rated PG; Runtime 2 Hours)……….Register Now

“Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history. Rick Blaine owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund walks through the front door of Rick’s club–Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.”

 

Saturday, December 17th at 10:30am in the Hermann Room

It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) (Rated TV-G; Runtime 2 Hours)……….Register Now

“While rich businessman Mike O’Connor resides in Virginia, his luxury townhouse in New York City appears vacant. However, in reality, drifter Aloysius “Mac” McKeever has been staying there. Mac invites Jim, an unemployed veteran who has just been evicted from a building owned by O’Connor, to stay at the house without revealing he’s squatting. When O’Connor’s daughter, Trudy, shows up as well, she falls for Jim and tries to help him.”

An Illustrated Tour of Falmouth Cemeteries

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Join the Falmouth Public Library, Oak Grove Cemetery Association of Falmouth, and Falmouth Genealogical Society for a ‘Welcome to the Graveyard: An Illustrated Tour of Falmouth’s Cemeteries’ presentation by The Gravestone Girls on Wednesday, October 19th from 6pm-8pm in the library’s Hermann meeting room! (Photo Credit: “Oak Grove in Winter” by Carol Knox)

‘Welcome to the Graveyard: An Illustrated Tour of Falmouth’s Cemeteries’ is a 90 minute illustrated ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. From the colonial New England burial grounds of the 1600s and 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, this program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. Prior to the show date, The Gravestone Girls will hit the road and go through the cemeteries in Falmouth, taking pictures for use in building the presentation with as much local content as possible.  Q&A to follow.

The Gravestone Girls “create decorative artwork using the beautiful and primitive images carved on olde New England gravestones; give lectures and tours on cemetery art, history and symbolism as well as teach gravestone rubbing classes! Their work aims to entertain and educate on the historical perspective of old cemeteries by documenting and preserving the beautiful art they contain.”

Registration is required.  To register, click here or call the library at 508-457-2555 extension 7.

This program is co-sponsored by the Trustees of the Falmouth Public Library, the Oak Grove Cemetery Association of Falmouth, and the Falmouth Genealogical Society.

Bounty Film Screening and Panel Discussion (Virtual Event)

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To honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, on Saturday October 15, from 4-5:30, we are co-hosting a virtual film screening and panel discussion of the film Bounty. This 9-minute documentary features Penobscot parents and children commemorating their survival by reading and reacting to the Phips Proclamation, a government-issued proclamation that motivated colonial settlers to hunt, scalp, and murder Indigenous people.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Mishy Lesser, the learning director of the Upstander Program; Gkisedtanamoogk, Mashpee Wampanoag, co-chair, Maine Wabanaki State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag, museum educator and historian.

This event is presented by the Falmouth Public Library with the support of the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library; the Woods Hole Public Library; the Mashpee Public Library; and LINK. LINK is a local group dedicated to the belief that when we can come together in respectful, trusting, and committed relations we can link Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge in a way that can move all of life towards a safer, more balanced, and wholesome future.

To register to attend this Zoom event, please sign up at the Mashpee Library’s site: https://tinyurl.com/bountyfilm .  After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.