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January 19, 2023 Weekly Newsletter In this Issue |
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Not Done Yet: A Play with Music "The Year is new ... You too are!" Rehearsals are happening right now for Not Done Yet: A Play with Music by Shelby Allen which will be performed at the library. Mark your calendars and join us on January 24th and 26th at 2pm in the Hermann meeting room to see this play which also features Ruthe Lew and Stephanie Miele with accompanist Roy Campbell. Not Done Yet was funded by the Falmouth Cultural Council and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
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Joy of Learning InstructorsThe Falmouth Public Library is looking for instructors for its Joy of Learning program this April and October. Classes are taught by volunteer lecturers on a subject they are passionate and knowledgeable about. The classes are often on academic topics (history, literature, science, the arts, religion and philosophy), but all kinds of topics are welcomed. Classes are not generally repeated from session to session, but former instructors may return to teach new classes. The format is commonly four one-hour lectures or smaller discussions during a morning or afternoon of the instructor's choice, (e.g., Mondays from 10 to 11 AM, April 1, 8, 15 and 22), but the number and length of classes can be flexible provided they begin in April or October. Course ideas need to be beginner-friendly and accessible to those with little or no knowledge of the subject. Those interested in teaching a class in the future or who know anyone who might be interested should contact Sue Henken at shenken@falmouthpubliclibrary.org or 508-457-2555, extension 2934, with contact information and course ideas. The library will contact interested parties if the proposal is a good match.
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Tech Help Appointments Did you know the Falmouth Public Library reference department offers free tech help? If you are having trouble with your Kindle, Apple and Android devices or need assistance with the Libby, hoopla, or Kanopy apps, we can help. Call Nick in the reference department at 508-457-2555 extension 2930 and schedule an appointment today.
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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: Tales for Tots from 11am-11:30am in the Children's room Block Party: Legos in the Library from 4pm-5:30 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 Lego Club from 3:30pm-5pm in the Children's room Wednesdays:Little Bookworms Story & Craft Time from 10:30am-11am in the Children's room
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Chess for All Ages: Beginners Join us on Tuesday, January 24th at 6pm for a Zoom lesson on the fundamentals of Chess with Chess expert Glenn Davison! In a little over an hour, you will learn the basics of playing Chess including setting up, using the pawns and other pieces, special moves, tips and even how to win a game of Chess in four moves. This program is aimed at children 8+ years old, teens and adults. Chess for All Ages is sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees.
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Weekly Programming for Teens and Adults Tuesdays: Genealogy Help Session from 2pm-4pm in the reference room English Learners Conversation Group from 7pm-8pm in the Bay meeting room
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Qigong: A Place to Breathe Join us on Monday, January 23rd from 2pm-3pm in the Hermann room for Qigong with Paula Reardon Webster! Qigong combines body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and general well-being. Registration is required as class participation is limited to 20 people. Paula Reardon Webster teaches Qigong and is a contributing board member of A Place to Breathe. A Place to Breathe is a registered nonprofit whose mission is to provide caregivers and professionals with a place for respite, tools for self-maintenance, and supportive programs to build resilience, maintain well-being, and continue on the path of helping those with life-challenging illness. This class is funded by the Board of Library Trustees.
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Joy of Poetry Reading Session Join us in either in the library's Hermann room or via Zoom to read poetry with visiting poet Joan Michelson! Our next hybrid meeting will be on Tuesday, January 24th from 11am-12pm where we will read the poetry of Theodore Roethke. Registration is required and the Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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Chess for All Ages: Beginners Join us on Tuesday, January 24th at 6pm for a Zoom lesson on the fundamentals of Chess with Chess expert Glenn Davison! In a little over an hour, you will learn the basics of playing Chess including setting up, using the pawns and other pieces, special moves, tips and even how to win a game of Chess in four moves. This program is aimed at children 8+ years old, teens and adults. Chess for All Ages is sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees.
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Kanopy Movie Club: Award-Winning & Film Festival NomineesThe Falmouth Public Library has a new movie club! It's like a book club but for movies! Watch the selected movie from the comfort of your own home prior to the movie discussion meeting using Kanopy then join us in-person at the library for an in-depth discussion of the movie. Hunt for the Wilderpeople had 25 award nominations with 22 wins including 2016 Best Narrative Feature at the San Francisco Film Festival, 2016 Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival/Independent Film Festival of Boston and 2017 Best Film at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards.
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Something More Than Night by Ian TregillisA stand-alone noir detective story by the author of the Milkweed series is set in Thomas Aquinas's vision of Heaven and depicts a cosmic crisis in the aftermath of the angel Gabriel's murder and the theft of the Jericho Trumpet as observed by a cynical fallen angel who assists a mysterious woman.
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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 Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm Sat 9:00am-1:00pm North Falmouth Branch Mon, Fri 2:00pm-7:00pm Tue, Wed 10:00am-3:00pm
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