January 3, 2026 - Youth Services
Welcome to Our Newly Redesigned Library Newsletter!
We’ve updated our format to better serve you by separating children’s and adult programs and resources. If you prefer not to receive the children’s edition, you can opt out anytime by clicking this link. or sending us an email at info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org

Upcoming Special Events
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Finger Painting with Littles

Monday, January 5
10:30- 11:30 AM
Main Library
 
Join us for a messy art activity! Finger painting is way for young children to express their creativity, self-regulate and develop essential motor skills. We will provide fingerpaints and other painting supplies for your little to explore sensory art.
Please have your child wear attire you wouldn't mind getting messy!
Suitable for all ages with a caregiver.
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Reading in Forts

Friday, January 9
3:30- 5 PM
Main Library
 
Join us on Friday afternoons for a cozy, relaxing end to the school week. Bring a book you’re currently reading and settle into one of our comfy reading forts. There’s no assigned reading—just quiet time to enjoy your book alongside other readers or your family. You might even discover your next favorite read!
All ages and family members welcome.

Sand Art

Saturday, January 10
10:30- 11:30 AM
Main Library
 
Stop by to create your own sand art bottle to take home!
All ages welcome with a caregiver.
 

Weekly Events

Storytimes, Scavenger Hunts, Lego, STEM activities - the library has something going on everyday! Click the links below for more information.
 

New Book Spotlight
Hattie Mae Begins Again by Sharon G. Flake
Hattie Mae Begins Again
by Sharon G. Flake

A southern girl attends an elite girls boarding school in the north must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future, set against the backdrop of the great migration.
Resource Spotlight
Fiero Code
Fiero Code is a self-guided learn-to-code software designed for ages 8-18. Create a free account with your library card to track your progress as you build websites, animations, and video games. Advance through a story and level up your avatar while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problem solving skills. You can also join a coding club at many of our branches. Ask the information desk for more information.
Falmouth Public Library
300 Main Street
Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540
508-457-2555
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