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October 2, 2025 Weekly Newsletter In this Issue |
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Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Past
Calliope Poetry for Community invites the public to view the exhibition of new photography and writing that were inspired by the Falmouth Public Library’s trove of historical postcards. Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Past is on display along the art walk for the month of October in the Adult Collections Room for the public to enjoy during library hours!
The Falmouth Public Library’s historical collections of postcards are like time travel. They capture the spirit of the past and bring the people who wrote them alive again, with all their unique personalities, quirks, and humor. Each card has its own story, and this project enabled local writers and photographers to use those stories to reflect on and sometimes reinterpret the postcards' images and messages as a way to enter Falmouth’s history—to capture the contrast between past and present, and to celebrate the unchanging character of the town. Calliope Poetry for Community hopes this exhibit prompts a memory of your own.
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Maddie Day - Murder at Cape Costumers
Friday, October 10th, 3pm-4:30pm Hermann Meeting Room We are excited to welcome Maddie Day (also known as Edith Maxwell), Falmouth resident and author of the popular Cozy Capers mysteries for a reading, talk and book signing! "When a famed Broadway star is found dead in his costume shop just before Halloween, Mac and her Cozy Capers Book Group in Westham, Massachusetts, trade mysteries on the page for a real-life whodunit, unraveling theatrical secrets to catch a killer in disguise." Eight Cousins Books will be selling books at the event. |
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Saturday, October 18th, 9am-2pmEast Falmouth Branch Do you love to knit or crochet? Join us for the first annual Knit and Crochet-a-thon!
What we'll do: Knit or crochet hats, scarves, and mittens for the donation tree at Peg Noonan Park. We'll provide the yarn!
Don't knit or crochet and still want to help? Please drop off any new or unworn hats, scarves and mittens to the library between 9am and 2pm on Saturday, October 18th.
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden"Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own... Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day..But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don't know who I really am. They don't know what I'm capable of."
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Weekly Programming for Children Thursdays: Toddler Stories & Songs from 10:30am-11am in the Children's Room Library Lego Time from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the East Falmouth Branch StoryQuest! Stories and Fun for Ages 7-10 from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Children's Rm Fridays: Scavenger Hunt from 2pm-7pm at the North Falmouth Branch Saturdays: It's Game Time! from 9am-12pm at the East Falmouth Branch Scavenger Hunt from 9am-12pm at the East Falmouth Branch Mondays: Maker Mondays from 10am-4pm at the East Falmouth Branch Block Party: Legos in the Library from 4pm to 5:30pm at the North Falmouth Branch Chess Club & Board Games from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children's Room 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 Toddler Storytime from 10:30am-11am in the Children's Room Lego Block Party from 3:30pm-5pm in the Children's Room Wednesdays: Stay & Make: Drop-In Craft from 9:30am-12:30pm at the East Falmouth Branch Toddler Storytime from 10:30am-11am in the Children's Room Crafternoon! from 3:30pm-5pm in the Children's Program Room |
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Weekly Programming for Teens and Adults Thursdays: Why Knot Knit Night from 5pm-7pm at the East Falmouth Branch Mondays: Mah Jonng Beginner Open Play from 1pm-3pm in the Hermann Room Tuesdays: Sit N' Stitch from 10am-12pm at the East Falmouth Branch Genealogy Help Session from 2pm-4pm in the Adult Services Room Wednesday: Manga and Anime Club from 4:30pm-6:00pm in the YA Room |
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VIRTUAL: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Online via Zoom Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Please note that this event is online via Zoom only. |
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Open Writing Session Friday, October 3rd, 3:30pm-5pmBay Meeting Room
Whether you are a professional writer or a hobbyist, we invite you to join us! The first Friday of every month we will offer a shared space for you to write where you can connect with fellow writers, collaborate or work independently in a supportive community. |
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Narrative Nonfiction Book Club - The Astronaut Wives Club Saturday, October 4th, 11am-12pmHermann Meeting Room
Consider this your invitation to read and discuss narrative nonfiction with us! In the Narrative Nonfiction Book Club we will be reading across the genres of nonfiction, from history to adventure, memoir/biography, and beyond with books that read like a novel. "As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. The Astronaut Wives Club tells the real story of the women who stood beside some of the biggest heroes in American history." |
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Open Writing Session Saturday, October 4th, 1pm-3pmBay Meeting Room
Whether you are a professional writer or a hobbyist, we invite you to join us! |
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Falmouth Together Memory Cafe at East Falmouth Monday, October 6th, 1pm-2pmEast Falmouth Branch
The Falmouth Together Memory Café is a welcoming place for people living with memory concerns and their families or care companions. It now meets in the East Branch on the second Monday of every month. Come join us for the guest artists or the coffee and refreshments! Both are good reasons to give it a try! |
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Secret Mall Apartment - Documentary Screening
Tuesday, October 7th, 6:30pm-8pm Hermann Meeting Room Join us for this documentary screening of The Secret Apartment (2024) from Executive Producer Jesse Eisenberg and Acclaimed Director Jeremy Workman! "In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking door, smuggling in over 2 tons of cinderblock. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all its inhabitants – a personal expression of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and finally, a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man!" The Secret Apartment is rated Not Rated and has a running time of 1 hour and 31 minutes. English subtitles will be used if available. |
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Cutting the Cord Thursday, October 9th, 1pm-3pmHermann Meeting Room
Cutting the cord is a great way to save money, but it can be hard to know where to start. If you're thinking about cancelling your cable service, this class is for you. Sarah Canning from Gadgets Made EaZy in Falmouth will walk you through the process of cutting the cord, from choosing an alternative to cancelling your cable service. Sarah has also given this very popular lecture at the Falmouth Senior Center! |
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VIRTUAL: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo Thursday, October 9th, 7pm-8pmOnline via Zoom Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition). Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. . . . Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first. In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps. Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure! Please note that this event is online via Zoom only and takes place after library hours.
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Falmouth Theatre Guild
Saturday, October 4th, 10am-2pm Highfield Theatre Courtyard (58 Highfield Drive) Costume and Vintage Clothing Sale: "Reuse, refresh, rediscover - Shop Sustainable & Save!" Shelves of scripts, sheet music, and books about theater! - Gowns, Furs, Shoes, Purses
- Children's Costumes
- Military, Hats, Jewelry
- Vintage Sewing Patterns
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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-2:00pm North Falmouth Branch Mon, Fri 2:00pm-7:00pm Tue, Wed 10:00am-3:00pm |
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