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May 18, 2023 Weekly Newsletter In this Issue |
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Great Decisions, America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs, is coming back to the Falmouth Public Library. On Wednesday nights starting on May 31st and ending on September 6th, we will meet bi-weekly to discuss one of eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans in a non-partisan, open environment. Prior to each session, participants will read the relevant chapter in the Great Decisions Briefing Book and watch the corresponding Master Class on DVD, which are available for checkout to participants at the reference desk. Participants are encouraged to attend all eight sessions but you may choose to attend only certain topics. Registration is required for each session and will be limited to 20 participants. This program is sponsored by the Library Support Fund.
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Energy Geopolitics Wednesday, May 31st from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room How will changes in the energy industries impact relations between countries? Access to oil and gas has long held an influence over the politics of individual nations and their relations with others. But as more countries move toward sustainable energy, and supply chain shortages affect the availability of oil and gas, how will this change the way in which the United States interacts with the outside world? By Carolyn Kissane
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War Crimes Wednesday, June 14th from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room What is a war crime? How does this definition apply to recent events in Ukraine? Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators. How will the war crimes committed in Ukraine be dealt with? By Francine Hirsch
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China and the U.S. Wednesday, June 28th from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room How will the United States respond to China's growing global presence? For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant recently with the possibility that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prompt China to take similar action regarding Taiwan. How will the United States engage a China which is increasingly seeking to expand its sphere of influence? By David Lampton
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Economic Warfare Wednesday, July 12th from 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room What comprises economic warfare? How have these measures been used recently against Russia? Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and in the case of the United States have been used as far back as the early 19th century. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, economic warfare has been the main means for the west to challenge Russia. How effective will these sanctions be at convincing Russia to cease its war? By Jonathan Chanis
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Politics in Latin America Wednesday, July 26th from 7pm -8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room What does the emergence of various left-wing governments mean for countries in Latin America? Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians actually have in common? What implication does their ascendency have for the region? By Jorge Castañeda
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Global Famine Wednesday, August 9th from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future? Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What if any remedies are there? By Daniel Maxwell
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Iran at a Crossroads Wednesday, August 23rd from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.? By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it? By Lawrence Potter
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Climate Migration Wednesday, September 6th from 7pm-8:30pm in the Hermann meeting room How is climate change impacting human migration? As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration? By Karen Jacobsen
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Bike Pump and Bike Lock Did you know May is National Bike Month? We have a Bike Pump and Bike Lock that you can borrow by stopping by our Library of Things collection! These two items pair well with our Bike to the Library Day on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-2pm. Everyone is welcome to ride their bikes to the Main library and join us out on the library lawn for some fun and games!
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Hades - Nintendo Switch Video GameHades is great for fans of mythology as you play as the son of the God of the Underworld that is trying to escape and get to the World of the Living. It is thrilling, funny, and rogue like so every time you attempt an escape it will play out differently than the last. Fast paced and fun. If you haven't tried it yet, you should!
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Weekly Programming for Children Fridays: Scavenger Hunt from 2pm-7pm at the North Falmouth Branch Saturdays: Scavenger Hunt from 9am-12pm at the East Falmouth Branch Mondays: Block Party Lego's in the Library from 4pm-5:30-pm at the North Falmouth Branch Tuesdays: Stories, Songs and Instruments from 10am-10:30am at the East Falmouth Branch Stay & Make Drop-In Craft from 10am-2pm at the North Falmouth Branch
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Weekly Programming for Teens and Adults Tuesdays: Sit N' Stitch from 10am-12pm at the East Falmouth Library Branch Genealogy Help Session from 2pm-4pm in the Reference Room Wednesday: Master Gardener Drop-In Help from 2pm-4pm in the KLB Entrance Hall
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Friday Films - Invitation To A Murder Join us on Friday, May 19th at 3pm in the Hermann room for our Friday Film Invitation To A Murder! This movie is rated PG-13 with a running time of 1 hour and 32 minutes. Registration is required. "In this homage to Agatha Christie, a reclusive billionaire invites six seemingly random strangers to his island estate in the south of England. Aspiring detective Miranda Green finds the mysterious invitation too alluring to pass up. When another guest turns up dead, Miranda must get to the bottom of the malicious plot behind the gathering." This movie viewing is free to the public and is sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library.
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Bike To The Library Day On Saturday, May 20th you’re invited to ride your bike to the Main Branch of the Library! From 10am-2pm we’ll have a little pop-up event focused on the fun of bicycling. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of rain. We’ll have the Book Bike out on the Library Lawn for intrepid riders to try, as well as Lawn Games for all ages, and a display of books about bicycling that you can check out on the spot! Everyone arriving by bicycle is eligible for one of our in-demand library octopus tentacle stickers.
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A Day in the Life of a Whaler We are excited to welcome two docents from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Captain Michael HM Taylor and Nancy Gentile, on Wednesday, May 24th at 2pm in the Hermann room, for a talk at the Falmouth Public Library! They will present "A Day in the Life of a Whaler" with in depth descriptions of life onboard a typical New Bedford whaler, captain and crew, the whale hunt, whale processing and intrepid wives who accompanied their husbands. Added features will include a real baleen and spermaceti candle demonstration! Registration is required. Captain Taylor spent the first half of his career in the British Merchant Navy, starting as Apprentice in 1958 and rising to Ships Master. After retiring, he farmed in S. America before returning to Massachusetts where he now volunteers as a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Nancy Gentile spent 39 years as a research librarian in various capacities in private and public libraries and has been a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum since 2017.
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Discover Your Power Animal Did you know animals have wisdom to share with us? In this workshop, facilitated by Deb Avery, we will learn what power animals are and how they both relate, and are distinct from, spirit animals and animal totems. Participants will be invited to begin the journey of discovering their own personal power animal. If you’re looking to learn about guidance and support available to you when you connect to the animal kingdom, this workshop is for you! There will be art supplies available to explore a creative expression of your personal power animal AND snacks. This a teen event is on Wednesday, May 24th from 3:30pm-5pm in the YA room and registration is requested.
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Book Bike at Farmers Market The Falmouth Public Library Book Bike will be at the Farmers Market in Marine Park on Thursday, May 25th from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Stop on by to receive free books this summer! This visit is weather dependent.
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Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes, Prevention and Myths Join the Falmouth Public Library in partnership with Neighborhood Falmouth for a presentation on Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes, Prevention, and Myths on Thursday, May 25th at 1:30pm in the Hermann room. Registration is required. More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling — and fall-related problems — rises with age. However, many falls can be prevented. Dr. Michael Bihari, President of the Board of Directors of Neighborhood Falmouth, will lead a discussion about why older adults fall and what you can do to manage your risk, including a look at the pros and cons of medical alert systems. A list of resources will be provided including a home inspection checklist. Neighborhood Falmouth is a non-profit organization that provides support services to seniors in the Falmouth community.
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Kanopy Movie Club - Another Round (2020) Our second World Cinema movie discussion will be on Thursday, May 25th at 3pm in the Bay room. We will be discussing the Danish film Another Round directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Watch this movie prior to the meeting on Kanopy by clicking on this link: "Four friends, all teachers at various stages of middle age, are stuck in a rut. Unable to share their passions either at school or at home, they embark on an audacious experiment from an obscure philosopher: to see if a constant level of alcohol in their blood will help them find greater freedom and happiness." This movie is rated NR and is for mature audiences only.
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Main Library East Falmouth Branch Text-A-Librarian 833-209-9922 Mon, Tue 9:00am-5:00pm Mon, Thurs-Sat 10:00am-5:30pm Wed 9:00am-1:00pm Tue, Wed 10:00am-8:30pm Thurs 1:00pm-7:00pm Sat 9:00am-1:00pm North Falmouth Branch Mon, Fri 2:00pm-7:00pm Tue, Wed 10:00am-3:00pm
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