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July 31, 2025 Weekly Newsletter In this Issue |
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Lawn Concert: Woof Woof Meow Saturday, August 2nd, 4pm-5:30pmLibrary Lawn
Lawn concert, bring your chair or blanket! Concert will be canceled if it rains. Woof Woof Meow has been inspiring audiences around Cape Cod to celebrate by dancing since 2021. They play a mix of original Ska, Reggae, New Wave, and Funk, plus creative covers by Prince, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and The B-52s. We're Truro's Michael Holt (keyboards/vocals), Orleans' Rikki Bates (drums), Wellfleet's Lisa Brown (percussion/vocals), Truro's Ken Field (sax/flute), and Brewster's Trevor (The Juggler) Pearson (bass).
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Lawn Concert: Matt York and Angelica Vendetti Tuesday, August 12th, 6pm-7:30pmLibrary Lawn
Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy some music! Will be canceled in the case of rain, and rescheduled if possible. Matt York, who has performed here in the past doing the songs of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, will return with fiddle player/vocalist Angelica Vendetti to perform some bluegrass and honky-tonk classics. They'll be playing Appalachian music, Western Swing, Texas waltzes and much more!
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Snap Shots From Summer
New paintings from local artist Gary Boehk are on display in the Art walk for the month of August in the Adult Collections Room for the public to enjoy during library hours! The paintings are inspired by decades of sailing, observing the activities and beauty of harbor life, they feature the picturesque Beetle Cat a small wooden boat found in harbors everywhere on Cape Cod. Many paintings of his series are on square format canvases like Polaroid snap shots. Paintings also include summer flower arrangements, and some new abstract paintings! Gary Boehk has a BA in Fine Art from Maharishi International University and worked with renowned magician Doug Henning as a conceptual artist. He also studied and painted in Provence, France |
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On balmy Wednesday summer evenings, our community gathers on the Falmouth Public Library lawn for an enchanting experience: Movies Under the Stars. A state-of-the-art portable outdoor movie theater transforms the grassy space into a cinematic wonderland. From children's animations to beloved classics, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your blankets and snacks for a magical night under the sky! |
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Night at the Museum Wednesday, August 6th, ~6pm Library Lawn "Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night." Night at the Museum is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 48 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MOVIE TRAILER! |
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Wednesday, August 6th, ~8pm Library Lawn "Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose." Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 59 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MOVIE TRAILER! |
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"Seven authors enter the manor. Can they survive the story within? When legendary horror author Mortimer Queen passes, a group of writers find themselves invited to his last will and testament reading expecting a piece of his massive fortune. Each have their own unique connection to the literary icon, some known, some soon to be discovered, and they've been waiting for their chance to step into the author's shoes for some time. Instead, they arrive at his grand manor and are invited to play a game. The rules are simple, solve the riddle and progress to the next room. If they don't, the manor will take one of them for itself." |
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Weekly Programming for Children Thursdays: Toddler Stories & Songs from 10:30am-11am in the Children's Room Legos and Lawn Games from 2pm-6pm 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 Games on the Library Lawn from 3pm-6pm 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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Tromp through the Swamp: Kids' Songs by Tom Sieling Thursday, July 31st, 10:30am-11:15amHermann Meeting Room
Enjoy a top-ten lineup of the world's most fun, upbeat, and participatory kids' and camp songs with Tom Sieling!
Tom has delighted tens of thousands in over thirty years of performing. He accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, and harmonica, and adds a drum machine to keep things upbeat and easy to move to. There will even be a chance for the kids to get a quick try playing the instruments (often getting their pictures taken, of course!) at the end of the program, if they'd like!
Suitable for ages 1-7 with caregivers. All are welcome for this fun morning of songs and dancing. |
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The Joys of Nature Saturday, August 2nd, 2pm-3pmHermann Meeting Room
Join Joy, a wildlife educator, naturalist, and animal lover with over 20 years of experience, for an exciting and educational program all about the amazing creatures we share our world with! Growing up exploring the outdoors in New England, Joy has turned her childhood curiosity into a lifelong passion for nature, animals, and conservation. In this interactive program designed especially for kids and families, Joy will introduce you to some of the world’s most misunderstood animals—like reptiles, spiders, and even sharks—and share fun facts, fascinating stories from her wildlife adventures, and maybe even a few live animal guests! With a background in biology and experience working with everything from crocodiles in Belize to rescued marine mammals in Massachusetts, Joy brings science to life through her photographs, travel tales, and animal encounters. Perfect for curious kids, future scientists, and anyone who loves animals, this program encourages respect for wildlife and challenges fears with facts.
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Sun-Powered Art at the North Falmouth Library
Wednesday, August 6th, 11am-1pm
North Falmouth Branch
Create Your Own Solar-Powered Art!
Harness the power of sunlight to make beautiful blue-and-white prints with our UV-sensitive paper!
How does it work? The special paper is coated with light-reactive chemicals that respond to the sun’s rays. Simply place objects—like leaves, keys, or stencils—on the paper, and watch as the sunlight works its magic. The areas in shadow stay white while the rest turns a deep blue. A quick dip in water sets your design, preserving your one-of-a-kind solar silhouette.
Fun for all ages—stop by and give it a try! Registration preferred. |
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Science Heroes: The Adventure of the Missing Color Thursday, August 7th, 1pm-1:45pmHermann Meeting Room
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Featuring amazing experiments all about chemical reactions, air pressure, and more!
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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 Jongg 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: Ask A Master Gardener from 2pm-4pm in the KLB Lobby Manga and Anime Club from 4:30pm-6:00pm in the YA Room Open Writing Workshop from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Bay Room |
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Open Writing Session Friday, August 1st, 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. Writing prompts will be provided. FYI! Local and virtual writing contests, programs and events on Cape Cod and the Islands:
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Narrative Nonfiction Book Club - Cue The Sun! Saturday, August 2nd, 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. "From beloved New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum comes a groundbreaking narrative detailing the fights, egos, drama, and future presidents of reality television. Cue the Sun is a rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry from its inception with shows like Candid Camera to its 90s heyday and 00s aftermath and dives into some of the industry's most remarkable stories." |
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Open Writing Session Saturday, August 2nd, 1pm-3pmBay Meeting Room
Whether you are a professional writer or a hobbyist, we invite you to join us! The first Saturday 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. FYI! Local and virtual writing contests, programs and events on Cape Cod and the Islands:
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Mah Jongg Beginner Open Play Monday, August 4th, 1pm-3pmHermann Meeting Room
Are you new to the game Mah Jongg? Has it been a long time since you played and you need to practice? Come join our Summer open play sessions on Monday afternoons! These sessions are intended for players who are familiar with the rules of American Mah Jongg and are looking for a casual and supportive space to practice and improve their mahjong skills by playing with other beginner players. No formal play instruction will be provided. Players must provide their own Mah Jongg sets and National Mah Jongg League cards. We'll provide the tables and chairs! These sessions are drop-in so no registration is required.
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Author Event with Spencer Quinn Monday, August 4th, 4pm-5pmHermann Meeting Room
We are excited to welcome back Cape resident Peter Abrahams, also known as Spencer Quinn, for a reading, talk, and book signing for his newest book, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue! The book will be available for purchase and signing from Eight Cousins Books after the author talk and reading. Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue is the second novel in his Mrs. Plansky series, although it can stand alone, continuing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for mystery readers. It is perfect for "fans of Only Murders in the Building, Richard Osman’s “Thursday Murder Club” series, and senior detectives” (Library Journal). Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on the Cape with his wife Diana and their two dogs. |
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Local Cape Cod and Massachusetts Travel Guidebooks Talk and Book Signing Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Hermann Meeting Room Want to know where to find the best places for watching a sunset are, find hidden ponds to swim in, or get seasonal ideas for the whole family? Then come our local travel guidebooks talk followed by a Q&A and book signing with authors Linda Humphrey and Kim Foley MacKinnon! Linda Humphrey is an award-winning writer and editor based in Falmouth and New York City. A former editor at Cosmopolitan and Travel Weekly, she is the co-author of Secret Cape Cod and the Islands: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure (Reedy Press), which won the Lowell Thomas Silver Award (second place) for the best travel guidebook of 2024. Sponsored by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation, the Lowell Thomas Award is the highest national recognition for travel journalists.
Kim Foley MacKinnon is a freelance food and travel writer who has lived in Boston for more than 25 years. Kim’s other books include Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and 100 Things to Do in Boston Before You Die, 2nd edition. She is also the executive editor of Girl Camper magazine. Other writing credits include the Boston Globe, Food Network, Forbes Travel, Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, and U.S. News & World Report, among others. |
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VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group Wednesday, August 6th, 9:30am-11:30amOnline via Zoom The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. This week's topic is Self Assessment. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Please note that this event is online via Zoom only.
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Open Writing Workshop: Weekly Inspiration for Writers of All Levels Wednesday, August 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pmBay Meeting Room
Stuck in a rut with your writing project? Looking to stay creative over the summer? Join us on Wednesday evenings for writing prompts, quiet free-write time, and optional feedback/sharing! All levels/genres welcome. |
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North Falmouth Porchfest
Saturday, August 9th, 1pm-5pm Old Main Road/County Road, North Falmouth Admission: Free Dozens of acts across 7 venues! The idea is simple: for one afternoon, porches throughout the community become makeshift stages, yards become venues, and people from within and beyond wander the streets, chatting, taking in music, and basically reacquainting themselves with what it means to be neighbors. It is open to all, and totally free. |
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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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