Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library are jointly offering this program with Dan Leader on Wednesday, March 4th at 1:30 pm. Click here to register! This has been rescheduled from February 25th.

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Dan Leader served as a submarine officer in the Navy until retiring in 2004 after 22 years of service. He then taught math at Barnstable High School for four years followed by 14 years at Mashpee Middle-High School teaching mostly physics along with various other math and science courses. Besides long experience doing his own taxes, he prepared income taxes as a volunteer in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program within the Navy, and is now in his fourth year as a volunteer with the AARP Tax-Aide Program preparing taxes for low and moderate income residents of Falmouth. 

 Neighborhood Falmouth is part of a growing national movement to promote continuing community residence for older Americans. Neighborhood Falmouth members, staff, and volunteers work together to help older Falmouth residents continue to enjoy our multi-generational community from the comfort of their own homes .They partner with other organizations in Falmouth that provide services for seniors. Learn more about them at neighborhoodfalmouth.org or call 508-564-7543.

We’re excited to introduce the new Seed Library at the North Falmouth Library branch! Our Seed Library is free and open to everyone—you do not need to be a Falmouth resident or have a library card to borrow seeds.

How to Borrow Seeds:
Browse the seed display drawers, where seeds are listed alphabetically. Please take only what you will use. Small envelopes are available so you can take the number of seeds you need and return the original packet to the drawer.

Sow and Grow!
Some seed packets include basic planting instructions. If you’d like more growing tips, stop by the desk and we’ll help you find helpful resources.

Give Back:
Donations are welcome! If you’re able, please consider donating seeds from store-bought packets or from plants you grow.

Stop by and start growing with us—one seed at a time!

We are excited to offer a talk on Media Literacy with Falmouth Community Television, on Wednesday, March 11th at 1:30 pm! Click here to register. This has been rescheduled from February 26th.

This class/session helps participants build critical media literacy skills by exploring how media messages are created, the techniques used to influence audiences, and their real-world social and cultural impact.  The presentation will be about 45 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes after for discussion and questions.

Riley Woods will be giving this session. She is part of the Falmouth Community Television staff, teaching media and production classes, and supporting members with video editing and production planning; and working with youth to build media literacy skills. 

Falmouth schools are closed the week of February 17, but the Falmouth Libraries are packed with fun! Join us for a week of exciting February vacation activities at the Main Library and our branch locations. From hands-on crafts and games to special programs and creative workshops, there’s something for every age to enjoy. Stop by, explore, and make the most of your school break with us!

Monday, February 16:

The Main library and all branches are closed.  Happy President’s Day!

Tuesday, February 17:

10:00—10:30 AM- Stories, Songs and Instruments at the East Falmouth Branch:

Listen to a story, shake maracas, tap the drum, sing, dance and play!

10:00 AM—2:00 PM – Drop-In Craft at the North Falmouth Branch

Stop by and make a craft! Suggested ages 3 and up, some adult assistance may be helpful.

12:00—2:30 PM – Lunar New Year Crafts at the Main Library

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the library! Join us to make some fun and festive crafts inspired by Lunar New Year traditions.  All ages welcome—come craft, create, and ring in the New Year with us!

2:30—3:30 PM – Professor Bugman’s Arthropod Petting Zoo at the East Falmouth Branch

Come explore the amazing world of bugs at Professor Bugman’s Arthropod Petting Zoo! This exciting show-and-tell-and-touch experience features live arthropods and hands-on science fun for kids ages 5–12. Discover the most diverse group of animals on the planet—including dragonflies, scarab beetles, stinkbugs, cabbage butterflies, and more—and learn how their incredible adaptations help them survive in the wild. Sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Library.

Wednesday, February 18:

9:30 AM—12:30 PM – Drop-In Craft at East Falmouth

Stop by and make a craft! Suggested ages 3 and up, some adult assistance may be helpful.

10:00 AM—12:00 PM – Magna-Tiles Workshop at the Main Library

Join us in the Children’s Program Room for a Creative Building: Magna-tiles Workshop – a hands-on, drop-in program where kids can unleash their creativity and engineering skills. All ages are welcome.

1:00—2:00 PM – Make Pretend Snow at the North Falmouth Library

It doesn’t matter if there is snow on the ground, we are making our own at the North Falmouth Library!  Enjoy squishing, molding and playing with realistic, fluffy snow made out of everyday household materials.  It’s going to be snow much fun!

3:30—5:00 PM – Art Club! – Mask Making at the Main Library

Get creative at the library with our weekly Art Club! Each session features a fun, hands-on project that kids can make and take home, from colorful decorations to imaginative art pieces. All materials are provided, and no registration is required—just drop in and start creating! Be sure to check in the Children’s Room or online the week before to see what exciting project we’ll be making next. This program is perfect for any age child who loves to create, explore, and express themselves through process art.

Thursday, February 19:

10:30—11:30 AM – Amazing Animal Ambassadors at the Main Library

Join Amazing Animal Ambassadors for an exciting hour of up-close encounters with animals from around the world! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Library.

3:30—4:30 PM – Library Lab – Slime Making at the Main Library

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish! Kids are invited to the library for a hands-on slime-making program where they’ll create their own ooey-gooey slime to take home. This fun and slightly messy activity blends creativity with simple science for a satisfying sensory experience. All materials provided—just bring your curiosity! Registration required.

4:30—6:30 PM – Library LEGO Time at the East Falmouth Branch

Join us for creative fun at the East Falmouth Library’s LEGO Time! Children ages 5 and up are invited to drop in and build their own LEGO masterpieces using the library’s  collection of bricks.  No registration required—just bring your creativity and get ready to build, play, and share your creations with new friends!

Friday, February 20:

10:30—11:30 AM – Pop Up Cards and Bookmarks at the Main Library

Pop into the library to design your own pop-up cards or  custom bookmarks. Explore simple paper-engineering techniques, decorate with colorful supplies, and create something special to share or keep. Registration required.

2:00—7:00 PM – Scavenger Hunt at the North Falmouth Branch

Scavenger Hunt! Search the room for the clues, solve the riddle and claim your prize!

3:30—5:00 PM – Reading in Forts at the Main Library

Join us on Friday afternoons for a cozy, relaxing end to the school week. Bring a book you’re currently reading and settle into one of our comfy reading forts. There’s no assigned reading—just quiet time to enjoy your book alongside other readers or your family. You might even discover your next favorite read!

All ages and family members welcome.

Saturday, February 21:

9:00 AM—1:00 PM – Scavenger Hunt at the East Falmouth Branch

Scavenger Hunt! Search the room for the clues, solve the riddle and claim your prize!

9:00 AM—1:00 PM – It’s Game Time! at the East Falmouth Branch

Come try your hand at some classic games… Sorry, Trouble, Connect 4, Mancala and more!  All ages welcome, best for kids 6 and up.

11:00 AM—12:00 PM – Tommy the Magician at the Main Library

Join us for an exciting magic show for children of all ages. Along with his sidekick “Miracle” (a real live bunny,) Tommy brings to the table a unique style of children and family magic with non-stop laughs and magic galore. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Library.

As we age, the specter of dementia haunts us all. Is it a “senior moment” or the first sign of a dementing illness? On Tuesday, February 3rd at 2 pm, Dr. Edward Hoffer will tell you everything you need to know about what dementia is, how it should be investigated by your physician, how to treat it and, most importantly, how to prevent it. Click here to register.

Dr. Hoffer graduated MIT and Harvard Medical School and did his residency and fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He combined a private practice of Cardiology and Internal Medicine with cutting-edge research on the use of computers in medicine. He continues to work half-time at the MGH Lab of Computer Science on using AI to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses. He has spoken to medical audiences on diagnostic error and medical uses of artificial intelligence and blogs regularly on medical issues.

Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library jointly offer these talks. 

This session is about managing and safeguarding your financial journey with a focus on reviewing and understanding your credit, establishing new credit, or repairing damaged credit, protecting your financial information, and fraud protection.  It will meet on Wednesday, January 28th at 1:30 PM.  Please click here to register.

Speaker Harris Austin currently works as a Lending Relationship Manager at Martha’s Vineyard Bank, where he supports residential and commercial clients with their financing needs. He takes a community-first approach, helping owners, investors, and real estate professionals secure competitive rates and terms. He is actively involved in the community, serving on Martha’s Vineyard Bank Donation Committee for the bank’s charitable foundation. He is also a board member of the SSCEF Foundation and Vice President of the Austin Foundation, Inc. Harris is an active member of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers his time with Salt Pond Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. Harris grew up in Falmouth, Massachusetts . He holds an NMLS license and is a licensed real estate agent.

Neighborhood Falmouth is part of a growing national movement to promote continuing community residence for older Americans. Neighborhood Falmouth members, staff, and volunteers work together to help older Falmouth residents continue to enjoy our multi-generational community from the comfort of their own homes .They partner with other organizations in Falmouth that provide services for seniors. Learn more about them at neighborhoodfalmouth.org or call 508-564-7543.

Craft a stunning custom dice box topped with a glass eye, surrounded by your own unique needle-felted design. Add a personal touch by painting the sides of your box with vibrant acrylics. Use your box to store treasures or your D&D dice. Bring the box to your next campaign and wow you friends!

Who?: Ages 11+ (including older folks!)

When?: Tuesday 1/20/2026

What time?: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Are you a veteran Dungeons and Dragons player? Or have you just started making your very first character? Either way, everyone needs their very own Dice Box! Why pay for the one that isn’t JUST the way you want it? Well, you have the chance to make the Dice Box of your dreams! Impress your fellow players and dungeon master with some one of a kind dice swag.

At Falmouth Public Library – Main Branch on January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM we will craft stunning custom dice boxes topped with a glass eye, surrounded by your own unique needle-felted design. Add a personal touch by painting the sides of your box with vibrant acrylics. Use your box to store treasures or your D&D dice. Bring the box to your next campaign and wow your friends! The workshop will end at 5:30 PM, followed by our Dungeons and Dragons club! Stick around to get a feel for the game and enjoy some pizza time! Yup, I said pizza.

The event is appropriate for patrons ages 11+. Kiddos age 9 or 10 may join in but must be accompanied by an adult. Clint, the Young Adult Librarian will be present to ensure a fun, collaborative, and safe workshop. All materials will be provided so no need to bring any supplies unless you already have plans for what’s going in the box!

Registration is required for participation. You can sign-up a number of ways! Use our calendar of events on the Falmouth Public Library website (falmouthpubliclibrary.org), call us at 508-457-2555 x7 or email Clint at cjohnson@falmouthpubliclibrary.org. Also, feel free to come into the library and sign-up in person while you’re grabbing your library goodies!

Event provided by Lisa Walker and Pop Up Art School.

Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library offer these lectures jointly. This month’s topic is the challenges of aging and securing your financial and legal future while providing for your legacy, with estate attorney Bob Mascali, who also gave the lecture on estate planning back in September. We will also discuss planning options for preserving your savings and protecting your home. Click here to register.

Bob Mascali’s Bio:

Bob is a highly regarded trusts and estates attorney with almost 50 years of experience focusing in the areas of trusts and estates, specializing in elder law and special needs and disability planning. Bob develops estate plans that address his clients’ unique needs while protecting assets and minimizing taxes. Bob is of counsel at Mirick O’Connell DeMallie and Lougee and is admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and New York. Bob has received several awards for his pro bono services and he remains actively involved in the community. He is currently the Chairperson of the Falmouth Select Board and is a Board member of a number of Cape Cod nonprofits, including Neighborhood Falmouth. 

Neighborhood Falmouth is part of a growing national movement to promote continuing community residence for older Americans. Neighborhood Falmouth members, staff, and volunteers work together to help older Falmouth residents continue to enjoy our multi-generational community from the comfort of their own homes .They partner with other organizations in Falmouth that provide services for seniors. Learn more about them by clicking here or call 508-564-7543.

Friday, December 19th at 3:00—5:00 PM
Hermann Foundation Meeting Room

Let’s celebrate the Winter Solstice with the pairing of Pink Floyd’s classic album Dark Side of the Moon with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.  This produces moments of apparent synchronicity where the film and album appear to correspond.  The tradition is to play the album once, starting at the MGM lion’s third roar. After the album ends, the movie continues on its own.  

All are welcome, and we especially want to invite crafters of all kinds—particularly knitters and crocheters. Feel free to bring a project and work on it during the film. We will have hot cocoa and light refreshments to keep things cozy.  

Registration is appreciated.  Click here to register.  

Disclaimer: Members of Pink Floyd and the Dark Side of the Moon engineer Alan Parsons denied any intent to connect the album to the film. Detractors argue that the phenomenon is the result of the mind’s tendency to find patterns by discarding data that does not fit.

Falmouth Public Schools has an early release day on December 9th, 2025! At the Main and East Branch, the library will be holding FREE events for all students and families starting at the early release bell! Walk, bike, take the bus, however you like to travel, it will be worth it!

At the Main Library (300 Main Street) there will be numerous events happening spontaneously including…

Amazin’ Gamin’ Truck!

A full blown multi-player experience! The game truck’s theater has 5 gaming stations on the inside that support up to 20 players with space available for 10 additional friends to watch the fun on our stadium seating. In addition, bring your fingerless gloves; there are two more gaming stations on the outside that will support up to eight additional players.

There is no registration required to come play and access is 100% free. The Gaming Truck will be parked in the library’s side parking lot on Shore Street Extension. The truck will be open from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Magna-tiles Workshop

Join us in the Children’s Program Room for a Creative Building: Magna-tiles Workshop- a hands-on, drop-in program where kids can unleash their creativity and engineering skills. All ages are welcome. Totally Free!

12:45 – 4:00 PM

No Registration Required

Hermann Room

Come on in to the Hermann Meeting room for activities of all kinds! There will be games, crafts, and other activities for all ages. And guess what!? This one is FREE too! Come hang out with your friends and/or family for the afternoon in a warm, safe, and fun environment! No registration required what so ever! 12:30 – 4:00

At the East Branch (310 E Falmouth Highway)….

Come join the fun, make something from the heart, and take home a one-of-a-kind creation! 1:30 – 3:00 PM!

Get creative and spread some cheer at our Gift-Making Party! Kids are invited to make special cards and handmade gifts for their friends, family — and even their furry pals! We’ll have all the supplies you need to craft something  wonderful.

No registration required and 100% free!