Welcome to the library’s longest-running book club! We are back, after a summer hiatus. We read a combination of classics, older literary fiction and newer titles. We look forward to seeing you. You can pick up a library copy of the book at the Reference Desk, or download most titles as ebooks or eaudiobooks on Libby (ask us how!). We appreciate registration, so we know how many to expect! Just go to our online calendar at falmouthpubliclibrary.org and find the meeting date, or give us a call at 508-457-2555 x 7.

This club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 4 pm, in the Bay Room (except in September 2025, when it will meet on the fourth Tuesday).

Here is what we are reading in upcoming months:

September 23rd, North Woods by Daniel Mason
October 21st, Project Hail Mary by Andrew Weir
November 18th, 2025 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
December 16th, 2025 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
January 20, 2026 The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Tuesday, August 12th from 6-7:30 PM. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy some music! The concert will be canceled in the case of rain (we will reschedule if possible).

Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will return to perform the songs of classic country and honky-tonk artists and tell stories of their careers. Starting with artists like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and many more, York will discuss the origins of Western Swing music and the heroes of the Texas and Nashville honky-tonks. York has twice been nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and he recently released his second book, The Wisdom of Willie Nelson. Check out Matt’s website for more information about him and his music!

We are excited to welcome back Cape resident Peter Abrahams, also known as Spencer Quinn, on Monday, 8/4 at 4 pm for a reading, talk, and book signing for his newest book, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue!  The book will be available for purchase and signing from Eight Cousins Books after the author talk and reading. Please register for the event by clicking here. 

Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue is the second novel in his Mrs. Plansky series, although it can stand alone, continuing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for mystery readers. It is perfect for “fans of Only Murders in the Building, Richard Osman’s “Thursday Murder Club” series, and senior detectives” (Library Journal).

Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on the Cape with his wife Diana and their two dogs. Read more about Peter and his books by clicking here.

Come and join us!    Please register below or visit/call the reference desk at 508-457-2555 x7.  More about the book:

“Mrs. Plansky is fresh off of winning a thrilling senior tennis championship with her doubles partner, Kev Dinardo, and is gearing up to celebrate with him on his yacht. That is, until the yacht is destroyed in a fire. Kev claims the fire was caused by a lightning strike, pure bad luck, but there’s one small problem—Mrs. Plansky didn’t see any lightning.

Already certain there’s more going on than she’s being told, Mrs. Plansky’s curiosity turns to concern when Kev goes missing. Her suspicion gets the better of her and leads her to break into his house, only to find it ransacked.

But Kev isn’t the only person Mrs. Plansky has to worry about. A conversation with her dad reveals that not long ago, he’d introduced Kev to Jack, Mrs. Plansky’s wayward tennis pro son. And now, her dad—distracted by arrangements for his upcoming wedding—either can’t remember or has no interest in divulging any details.

Worse? Now Jack has gone missing, too. (from the publisher)”

We are excited to welcome back Falmouth’s longtime favorite roots and blues legend, George Gritzbach and his band for a live, outdoor performance on the lawn on Tuesday evening, July 22nd from 6-8, weather permitting (rain date will be Tuesday, July 29^th). Bring your chair or blanket!

George Gritzback is known for his innovative original songs. The Boston Globe called him a “sizzling hot, no-holds barred electric bluesman” and “one of the finest guitar players in America.”  The Washington Post referred to him as an “exceptional songwriter” and described a recent CD “as good and surprising as he is in person, with wonderful original material and knockout slide guitar work.” Gritzbach has released a new album of original songs titled Full Circle. Full Circle is his sixth studio release and showcases his first-rate songwriting talents coupled with a range of roots-blues musical styles he describes as roots rhythm & blues. Gritzbach’s expressive vocal style infuses the ten songs on the album with grit and honesty.

Gritzbach is supported throughout, and on tour, by a seasoned rhythm section featuring Scott Lariviere on bass, Christian McCarthy on drums, Johnny Menezes on keyboards with Peter Murray on saxophone. Funky horn lines add flavor, spice and texture throughout the album. The album also features guest appearances by critically acclaimed harmonica great Jerry Portnoy. Portnoy was a fixture in the Muddy Waters Band and toured with Eric Clapton.

We thank the Board of Library Trustees for sponsoring this concert.

Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Hermann Room

Ever wonder what really goes on in an Osprey nest from spring to fall? Join us for Resident Ospreys: A Bird’s-Eye View into the Daily Life of an Osprey Family, Live from the Nest, a fascinating presentation that offers a unique, up-close look into the life of an Osprey family through the lens of the Osprey Cam.

The event will take place in the Hermann Room at the Falmouth Public Library and will be led by Glenn Davis, President of the Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. (FMNWR). Davis will share captivating footage and stories from the past three years of the live-streaming camera project, which records around the clock and reveals both heartwarming and surprising moments in the nest.

“This project gives people a real-time connection to nature,” says Davis. “From dramatic weather to unexpected visitors, what we’ve seen in this nest has been both educational and unforgettable.”

What to Expect:

• Rare video highlights from the Osprey Cam
• Fascinating insights into Osprey behavior and parenting
• Surprising interactions with other wildlife
• A deeper understanding of local conservation efforts

Whether you are a birder, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the lives of these iconic raptors, this event will leave you inspired and informed.

To register to attend, go to the Falmouth Public Library’s online event calendar or visit/call the Falmouth Public Library’s adult services desk at 508-457-2555 x7.

BYO blankets and chairs and join us on the library lawn to enjoy some outdoor family fun with Movies Under the Stars! The 2025 movie season will begin on Wednesday, July 16th!  The first movie will start at 6 pm, and the second at approximately 8 pm.  These movies are weather dependent and are free to the public.  No registration is required. Most movies are great for all ages-some might have a PG-13 rating!

Read below to find out the Wednesday night movie dates, themes, and selected movies!

We are excited to welcome back The All-Wornout Jug Band for a live, outdoor performance on the lawn on Tuesday, July 8^th  from 6 – 7:30 PM. Bring your chair or blanket! The concert will be canceled in the case of rain; we will make a decision by mid-afternoon, so feel free to call and check.

The All Wornout Jug Band is a Cape-based band that has been performing locally and regionally for the last 24 years.  Learn more about them here! The group has always been comprised of multi-instrumentalists, who give each song its own special treatment; their repertoire includes classic jug band tunes, mixed in with folk, country, gospel and blues. This year, the band is including folk protest songs, harkening back to the power of music as a part of political movements.

The band includes Gregory Baird: Ukulele, banjo, washboard, slide whistle, sound engineer, composer, Kevin Howard: Guitar, mandolin, kazoo, Mary Loebig: Stand-up bass, Fred Monthei: Guitar and mandolin and Reverend Doctor Edmund Robinson: Banjo, concertina, fiddle, harmonica, jug

AWOJB is most of all a fun group, who enjoy performing in the folk tradition.

We thank the Board of Library Trustees for sponsoring this concert.

Join us at the North Falmouth Library for a performance of Mad Science: The Flight Stuff Show on Friday, June 27 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.