March 12, 2026 Weekly eNewsletter
 
New and Upcoming Releases
On the Calculation of Volume (Book III) by Solvej Balle
My Grandfather, the Master Detective by Masateru Konishi
Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City by J. D. Dickey
                                                 
What's Happening This Week at the Library
Weekly Programming
 
                                                         Mah Jonng Open Play
        Why Not Knit Nite                        for Beginners                   Genealogy Help Session
         Thursdays | 5pm-7pm                     Mondays | 1pm-3pm                       Tuesdays | 2pm-4pm
               East Falmouth                                Hermann Rm                               Adult Services Rm
                                                      
Special Events
 
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
VIRTUAL: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
Thursday, March 12th, 7pm-8pm
Online via Zoom
 
Please note that this event is online via Zoom only and takes places after library hours.
You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library.
VIRTUAL: Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers - Thomas Jefferson
Friday, March 13th, 10:30am-11:30am
Online via Zoom
 
Please note that this event is online via Zoom only.
Our yearlong series with “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, continues with our 3rd United States President, Thomas Jefferson.
Friday Films - Wicked: For Good
Friday, March 13th, 2pm-4:20pm
Hermann Meeting Room

Join us for our Friday Films movie showing of Wicked: For Good! This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 2 hours and 18 minutes.  English subtitles will be used if available.

Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animated
Friday, March 13th, 6:30pm-8pm
Hermann Meeting Room


Please note that this event takes places after library hours.
The Falmouth Library proudly presents SHORTS release of the 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films! Tonight's offering will be Animation films.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Falmouth Reads Together Book Discussion
Saturday, March 14th, 1pm-2pm
East Falmouth Branch
 
Join us at the East Falmouth Branch as we discuss the 2026 Falmouth Reads Together book pick Braiding Sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Phantom of the Opera Live with Jeff Rapsis
Saturday, March 14th, 3pm-5pm
Hermann Meeting Room
 
Enjoy a classic 1925 silent film with live music accompaniment with Pianist Jeff Rapsis!
Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fiction Book Club - Atmosphere
Tuesday, March 17th, 4pm-5pm
Bay Meeting Room
 
Join our library's longest-running book club as we discuss this month's selection Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Colored Pencils On White Wooden Background
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Reading Room
 
Unwind, get creative, and make something fun!  Just drop in, bring a friend if you like, and enjoy a relaxed evening of crafting.  
 
This month we will be making botanical bookmarks! (while supplies last)
Searching For a New Job
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wednesday, March 18th, 9:30am-11:30am
Online via Zoom
 
Please note that this event is online via Zoom only.
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
 
This week's topic is 'AI Tools In Your Job Search.'
LGBTQIA+ Group
Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30pm-7pm
Bay Meeting Room
 
Looking for Connection, Community & Conversation? Join our new LGBTQIA+ Social Group!  Whether you're new in town, rediscovering your identity, or simply looking to meet like-minded folks, this group is here to offer space for friendship, support, and fun.
Oscar Nominated Shorts - Documentary
Thursday, March 19th, 11am-2pm
Hermann Meeting Room
 
The Falmouth Library proudly presents SHORTS release of the 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films! This afternoon's offering will be Documentary films.
 
Great Decisions 2026: U.S. - China Relations (Session B)
Thursday, March 19th, 3pm-4pm
Hermann Meeting Room
 
Great Decisions, America's largest civic discussion program, will be meeting this week to discuss U.S - China Relations.
VIRTUAL - Quarterly Mystery & Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 - 6:30pm-7pm
Online via Zoom
 
Please note that this event is online via Zoom only and takes places after library hours.
Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan virtually for 30 minutes of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery and thrillers out there!
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