Category: Miscellany

Volunteering: Help Your Community and Improve Your Personal Health!

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Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library are jointly offering this program on Thursday, September 26th at 1:30 pm, which is open to the public.  Volunteering is an act of giving back to build and improve our community and enrich the lives of others. But it is also a powerful way to find purpose and meaning in our own lives.  Such purpose has been shown to be associated with a higher likelihood of healthy longevity.  Hear Dr. Roger Landry, author of ‘Live Long, Die Short,’ speak about what it takes to enjoy a heathy longevity, and the role volunteerism can play in that journey.” Click here to register or call 508-457-2555 x 7.

 Dr. Roger Landry is a preventive medicine physician, author of award-winning Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging and President of Brightside of Longevity, which provides older adults customized, multimedia, holistic content to achieve a healthy longevity. Trained at Tufts
University School of Medicine and Harvard University School of Public Health, Dr. Landry is also the host of The Brightside of Longevity, a podcast focused on health and resilience. There will be a question-and-answer period directly after the talk.

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.

 

 

Take Flight, on Wing of Song: a Violin Concert with Joshua Peckins

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We are thrilled to welcome award-winning concert violinist Joshua Peckins back for a concert on Saturday, September 21st from 3-4 pm! Please register by clicking here. His previous appearances here were widely attended and loved. This concert will have something for everyone, from Bach’s glorious, final Partita for Solo Violin, to cutting-edge modernism combining the violin with recorded bird song, a fresh take on a centuries-old chord progression that drove medieval audiences wild, and a transcription from the beloved Spanish guitar music “Recuerdos de la Alhambra”. The repertoire details are: J.S. Bach: Partita No. 3 in E Major, Carola Bauckholt: Doppelbelichtung, Krzysztof Penderecki: La Follia and Francisco Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra. 

Joshua has been among the most active recitalists in New England, performing solo concerts of “particular brilliance” (Worcester Telegram) and with “a gift for capturing audiences’ attention” (Backyard News). He has presented solo recitals nationally and internationally in over 30 venues, including the renowned Figaro Hall of Palace Pálffy (where Mozart himself presented his “The Marriage of Figaro”), Crystal Hall in Japan and the Haydn and Mendelssohn Halls in Austria, as well on the Artist Series of the Bled Festival in Slovenia, the Salzburg Festival at the Mozarteum, the Orford Festival in Canada, and the Cervo Festival in Italy. He has performed chamber music on nationally syndicated TV/radio on three continents; is most active today as a recitalist. Photos are available here: https://www.joshuapeckins.com/press-kit

Register by clicking here.  We thank the Trustees of the Falmouth Public Library for sponsoring this concert!

Back to School, Back to school, to Prove to Dad that I’m not a Fool

Posted on by Clint Johnson

Get geared up for success this coming year at Falmouth Public Library

                It’s that time of year again! But you aren’t alone. The library is a tool for academic success, free thinking, and somewhere to have fun! At the main branch we carry a vast collection of resources, have author talks, events of all kinds, and a great place to get that extra credit to start off the year!

                Falmouth Public Library devotes itself to serving our patrons (that’s you!) with the necessary materials that promote free thinking. We have newspapers, non-fiction, fiction (maybe more truth than non-fiction?), and reference materials ranging from local history to vehicle repair manuals. For the most part, if you need it, we will try our best to provide it. We are here to serve the community. This includes our English as a second language patrons. In the Young Adult room, we have been building up our own world language collection. We plan for the collection to expand and break down the language barrier which impedes on the inclusion we wish to provide. We also offer English as a second language classes which are available throughout the year.

                We also host author talks (usually followed by some book signing), movie viewing, Dungeons and Dragons Club, and a room full of manga and graphic novels.  Some big programs that we run are the CapeCon (ComiCon), spooky season talks and decorations, and films on Fridays!

                We are here to help everyone succeed. Inclusion is one of the corner stones. In order to achieve the goal of all inclusion, barriers must be broken down. Language, economic status, race, religion, and all that stuff you aren’t supposed to talk about, only separates the community further. Our services and programs are a breaking point of the Berlin Wall! Once we realize we are more alike than different, it’s exciting to spend time and learn with others who have the same interest. Another thing we offer is video games! Super Smash Brothers does not care what language you are yelling in. It may as well be listening to whales, filled with emotion that we can all understand.

                We warmly invite any one and any friends of the community to come and peruse our resources while you have a great time getting to know people. Many of which we very well may not have known!

 

Rescuing Morgan Author Talk with Dan Perdios

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Local Penn Grant Award winning author will be giving a talk about his newest book, Rescuing Morgan on Tuesday, August 6 from 6-8 p. It is a true story of how rescuing an abused Golden Retriever changed his life: When love is just the beginning on this heartwarming journey with unexpected twists and turns producing valuable life lessons for both Morgan and his new Dad. At turns compassionate, insightful, and hilarious, Rescuing Morgan shows how love ultimately triumphs over abuse and how grief can strengthen, not break, the heart.

A portion of the proceeds from the book sales at this event will benefit Dogs for Better Lives.

Click here to register!

When Dan Perdios first meets Sparky, an abused, year-old Golden puppy from a tough neighborhood, he doesn’t know what to think, even though he had previously raised two Golden Retrievers. Full of mischief, quirks, and a fear of stairs, Sparky disrupts his life from the moment he enters it, and soon earns a new name: Morgan, after the spiced rum pirate. Rescuing Morgan details Morgan’s first years, as both puppy and dad test each other, compromise, adapt, and ultimately accept life on life’s terms. With tremendous amounts of love (and patience and discipline), Dan is able to provide Morgan with a home that heals his past and gives him a future where he can thrive. 

Copies of the books will be available for purchase by Eight Cousins at the event.  Please register by clicking the button below.

Some great Zoom author talks in August!

Posted on by Sue

We have some great Zoom author talks this month! Some are brought to us by our membership in the Library Speakers Consortium, funded by the Library support fund. We also get great talks shared with us by other libraries, that are funded by the Board of Library Trustees! Click the links after the title to register and get more details, and you will receive the Zoom link! Please note that these events are virtual only, and do not take place in the library. Note that we have the author of Remarkably Bright Creatures!

August 6th, 10:30-11:30 PM Armchair travel to French Wine Regions, click here for details and registration
August 7th, 2-3 PM Space Exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, click here 
August 14th 10:30-11:30 AM Bald Eagles with Mass Audubon, click here
August 15th 2-3 PM The Golden Ticket to College Admissions click here
August 21st Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, click here
August 27th Virtual Armchair Travel to Greece with the Traveling Librarian, click here
August 28th Wildflowers and Insects with the Mass Audubon, click here

Creative Writing Workshop with Dominic Cappuccino

Posted on by Clint Johnson

Dominic Cappuccino is partnering with the FPL Young Adult Services to offer a creative writing workshop over the summer! Participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of writing a short – story and their components like setting, character and plot. It will be a great opportunity to practice your creative writing skills over 4 sessions.

No pressure! Judgment free! Just writing with other writers and sharing their creations.

The program is intended to serve students entering grades 7 – 10. Registration is required.

Keep your creativity flowing during the summer!

You can certainly dive deeper into your own identity by writing about a fictional character that is really a reflection of you! Not only does the workshop allow you to grow creatively, it also opens doors to your own self. Like writing in a journal, mashes of words on paper are a great starting point.

Each session will hold a different part of writing your own story. Write in whatever genre and in whatever format you would like:

  • Writing about what you feel in the moment with your five senses
  • The creation of dialogue between two characters
  • The inclusion of our own experiences and emotions within our writing
  • Individual and group revision in the form of PQP (praise, question, proposal)

Writing is often thought of as a solitary activity but at FPL in the Young Adult room, we pride ourselves in trying new things. So, we can write together! We can look for examples in the literature held in the YA room, or anywhere else.

Each session is very important to the progression of your own story so don’t miss out! The sessions will be held from 10:30 – 12:30 on the dates listed below (all Wednesdays):

  • July 24th
  • July 31st
  • August 7th
  • August 14

You only need to register for the July 24th session and attend the following.

We look forward to seeing you and learning more about where your individual creativity brings you! When all is said and done, we can keep the stories in the YA room or you can take them home. Hey! We may even be able to bind them… 

Tales and Origami for Teens with Motoko

Posted on by Clint Johnson

Wednesday, July 10th from 1:00 PM – 12:30 PM at Falmouth Public Library

Discover Japan, the birthplace of Anime, through magical tales and origami! Award-winning storyteller Motoko will discuss how Japanese folklore has inspired games and anime in the U.S. and around the world. Under her step-by-step guidance, participants will make exciting origami figures, and design their own original anime characters. Come ready to have fun!

Register Here!

This program is funded by a grant from the Falmouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Posted on by Jessica O'Connor

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month.  Stop by our display for library books and Alzheimer’s Association informational pamphlets on these topics.  While you are looking, feel free to take Alzheimer’s Association magnets, bracelets, pencils, stickers, erasers, stress balls and more from the display (while supplies last).

The library also has upcoming programs with the Alzheimer’s Association this year.  Jennifer Hoadley, the regional manager of Southeastern MA for the Alzheimer’s Association, will be leading the programs.  She has 10+ years of experience in memory care and a personal connection to the disease.  Please register for those programs that you would like to attend using the registration links below as space will be limited.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm-5pm . . . . . REGISTER HERE

Come learn the impact of Alzheimer’s, basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Effective Communication Strategies
Monday, September 23rd from 3pm-4pm . . . . . . REGISTER HERE

Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages, and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Friday, October 25th from 3pm-4pm . . . . . . REGISTER HERE

Review caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, such as agitation, confusion and more.

 

                                       

Great Zoom author talks in June!

Posted on by Sue

Every month, our patrons have access to some great Zoom talks with notable authors, from the Library Speakers Consortium! Check out June’s authors below-click on the links for greater details, and to register, and you will receive the Zoom links. Please note that these are remote only, and do not take here. 

Monday, June 3rd at 2pm, For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell. Click here to register.

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement. You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.

Thursday, June 13th at 8 pm, Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden. Click here to register. 

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. 

Thursday, June 20th 2 pm, Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell. Click here to register.

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.

Henry Herbert Smythe Trust Scholarship

Posted on by Clint Johnson

Applications are now available for scholarship aid from the Henry Herbert Smythe Trust Scholarship.

Money is available both to students currently graduating from high school and to those already started in a post-secondary degree or training program. Only applicants who are voting residents (or if parents/guardians are) are eligible for this award. The application deadline is FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 by 12:00 P.M.  All supporting documents must be submitted by that date in order for the application to be considered. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will not be CONSIDERED.  The 2024 Smythe Scholarship Application for the Henry Herbert Smythe Trust Scholarships are available by visiting the Falmouth Public Library website or emailing jcarrara@falmouth.k12.ma.us.