Falmouth Reads Together: June Events
We’ve got three public events scheduled for Falmouth Reads Together in June – two documentary films and a discussion of the book The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. Read on for details and registration links.
Documentary film screening of My Octopus Teacher.
Watch as a filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. “One of the best nature documentaries I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful and wonderfully narrated and educational–tremendous with its scientific breakthroughs on these amazing creature’s behavior and intelligence. “
- Friday June 10, 2pm.
- Location: Hermann Meeting Room.
- Duration: one hour; appropriate for most ages. Discussion follows (optional).
- Register here.
Book Discussion: The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery.
You’ve probably read the book by now. If not, get in line for a copy. Then join us to discuss!
- Friday June 17, 2pm.
- Location: Hermann Meeting Room.
- Duration: one hour; appropriate for adults or teens.
- Register here.
Documentary film screening of Octopus: Making Contact
Follow an Alaskan professor as he raises and studies a day octopus in his home, making remarkable discoveries about its extraordinary intelligence, personality and skills.
- Friday June 24, 2pm.
- Location: Hermann Meeting Room.
- Duration: one hour; appropriate for most ages. Discussion follows (optional).
- Register here.