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.

We are excited to welcome Storyteller Rona Leventhal to the library on Monday, July 14^th from 4-5 pm! She will serve up a savory stew of tales from scratch that allows you to taste the sweet and the sour in our lives…with a little spice thrown in for good measure!  Learn more about her on her site by clicking here! Pulling from both traditional folktales and personal stories, Rona’s engaging and dynamic style will have you immersed in other worlds. She has been touching the minds and imaginations of listeners for over thirty years, gaining a repute for a cornucopia of voices and characters. So pull up a seat and have a listen. You will leave with a smile on your face, laughter in your belly and a few tales to ponder!

Rona has performed at the National Storytelling Conference, international venues, festival, special events, schools, and libraries across the county. One listener said of Rona’s style, “Throughout the story I felt like I was watching a fully staged play with scenery and a cast.” Whether in the schools or in a public forum, Rona has the ability to communicate with the audience in a way that effectively imparts a message in a captivating and entertaining fashion.

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

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.

6/21 – 10:AM – 4:30 PM – Falmouth Public Library Main Branch (AND parking lot)

So…What is CapeCon? First off….

IT’S FREE

Let the comics and manga/anime breakdown differences such as age, language, race, economic situation, and/or neurodiversity. CapeCon will include a video game truck, panels and Q&A featuring the voices behind animated shows, table top games, comic strip creation, and much more.

Schedule

Voice Acting Panel – 10:30 AM: Hermann Room featuring:

• -Tom Antonellis
• -Jenn Henry
• -Diana Kennedy
• -Mike Previti
• -Lau Lapides

Cosplay Contest – 12:00 PM: Library Lawn (If the weather isn’t helping, the dome of the library)

Voice Acting Panel – 1:00 PM: Hermann Room featuring:

• Ace Cordelo
• Evan Packard
• Megan Souza
• Jayson Verria

Mindful Doodling with Cara Bean – 2:00 PM: Young Adult Room

Acting with Logan Raposo – 2:00 PM: Bay Meeting Room

Super Smash Brother’s Tournament – 3:00 PM: Hermann Room

Zine Making with Catherine Zhang – 3:00 PM: Young Adult Room

Neurodiversity and Authenticity with Logan Raposo – 3:00 PM: Bay Room

All Day

• Video Game Truck!
• Polaroid Photo Shoots!
• Dungeons and Dragons Drop-ins
• Create Your Own Dungeons and Dragons Tokens!
• Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
• Studio Ghibli Showing

Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library are jointly offering this program on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm. This month, Dr. Mike Bihari will discuss dealing with our current healthcare system, including access to primary care (where have all the doctors gone?), health insurance issues, and how well your healthcare provider helps you find and understand the health information and services you need. If you would like to attend this event, please register by clicking here, or call the library at 508-457-2555 x 7.

Dr. Bihari is a retired pediatrician, health educator and healthcare consultant. Since moving to Falmouth in 2001, he has been actively involved in the community. As a volunteer his activities included: working with families in a shelter for the homeless; conducting cooking classes and packing food for clients at the Falmouth Service Center; four years on the Falmouth Education Foundation Board of Directors; two years mentoring a student in VIPS; and, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Falmouth Prevention Partnership — a six-year commitment to help decrease drug and alcohol use among local teens, including writing more than 125 articles for his Risky Business column in the Falmouth Enterprise. Most notably, Mike spent ten years (four as President) on the board of the Community Health Center. Recently, he has served on the Board of Neighborhood Falmouth and in 2023, he was selected by the town to serve on the Falmouth Human Services Committee, which he currently co-chairs.

Neighborhood Falmouth is a community-based non-profit membership organization whose mission is to help seniors live independently, safely, and comfortably at home for as long as is practical by providing support, information and services. To learn more about Neighborhood Falmouth visit their website here. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a volunteer, call their office at 508-927-1678.

Stuck in a rut with your writing project? Looking to stay creative over the summer? Join us for a relaxed, supportive Open Writing Workshop series on Wednesday evenings from June 18 to August 20, 6:30–8:30 PM in the Bay Room. (Note: No session on July 2.)

Whether you’re starting something new or trying to finish a long-standing project, this welcoming workshop is designed to spark ideas and keep your creativity flowing.

Each weekly session includes:
– Guided writing prompts
– Quiet time to write
– Optional sharing and feedback
– Light discussion about writing craft

In addition to the weekly sessions, we’re also building in opportunities for peer feedback. Writers will be invited (but not required!) to submit a short piece the week before, allowing others to read it over the weekend and come prepared with supportive, constructive comments.

All genres and experience levels are welcome—from total beginners to seasoned writers. Come as often as you like—each session is self-contained.

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.

Our first lawn concert of the summer season!

We are excited to welcome back J. Alexis Bautista for a live, outdoor performance on the lawn on Wednesday evening, June 18th, from 6-7:30, weather permitting. Bring your chair or blanket! The concert will be canceled in the event of rain, and we will do our best to reschedule.

J. Alexis Bautista is a songwriter and music educator based on Cape Cod. They have been entertaining local audiences for the past ten years with an eclectic mix of original songs, deep cuts, and well known favorites. With a gritty, soulful voice and fiery guitar stylings, Alexis is sure to entertain any crowd. They will also be performing at Arts Alive on Saturday, June 14th!

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