Comfort Reading!

When the dark evenings of winter move in and it’s cold outside, we get two cravings: to curl up with a good book and to cook something yummy. And apparently we’re not alone. There’s a trend of cooking novels out – about cooks or including recipes to go along with the story. You can unravel a culinary suspense with Diane Mott Davidson’s favorite caterer. Try something a little more savory in Joanne Harris’ “Chocolate” or “Five Quarters of the Orange.” Or, if you’re on a New Year’s diet, go lighter with Mary Kay Andrews’ “Deep Dish.” For the true foodie-readers out there, enjoy one of Joanne Fluke’s mystery novels, and then test out one of the recipes that are included in each book. If you do, be sure to bring a sample by the library!--Joyce Doyle

What Are You Reading?

If you let us know what the last three books you have read, we'll be happy to send you back a couple of suggestions for future reading.  We're putting out this challenge to all of our blog and Facebook readers.

The Maine winters can be long and cold.  Anyone who experienced a long, slow ride home last night can certainly appreciate the thought of a few good reads waiting for you at home.  Snuggle up under a fleece blanket in a big easy chair in front of a warm fireplace or wood stove and catch up on some of your reading.

Send us an e-mail @ library@falmouth.lib.me.us and we'll reply within a few business days with a few suggestions.

What are you reading? 

Book Lists

Have you checked out the Book Lists, posted on the right side of our blog?  The newest one is The Maine Writers Index, a searchable database of writers with a relationship to the State of Maine. The Maine connection includes, birth, residency, employment or works that are set in the State of Maine.

Although this database is now based on the Maine State Library's website, it was originally the creation of Molly Williams from the Waterboro Public Library.  Thanks to Molly and the Maine State Library for this valuable tool!

e-Readers?

E-readers like the Kindle and the Nook are all the talk in the library/publisher/book world.  We've had many patrons asking us about them.  Did you know that the Falmouth Memorial Library is part of the OverDrive consortium here in Maine?  Not only can you download audiobooks, but now you can also download e-books.  Come in the library on Friday, December 9th and we'll have a Sony e-reader display out! The Sony e-reader is one of several e-readers that is compatible with the OverDrive selection.  And compatibility is an issue with e-books and e-readers.  Not all e-books work on all e-readers due to digital rights management (DRM).

Our staff has also pulled together a notebook of information, including reviews of a variety of e-readers that we invite you to browse through. 

New Books!

Just one of a librarian’s duties here at FML includes opening the boxes of new books we receive about once a month. This is a great chance to handle them, flip through them, do a quick read of the fly leaf and back cover and just become more aware of what we have in the collection here at the library. It’s like opening presents at a birthday party!

And today we got one of those book orders in. What was in the boxes today? Too many titles to list them all here, but we do maintain a list of new fiction on our website . Interested in nonfiction... check here for our newest titles.

NoveList

Novelist ,
That's all I am going to say. Check it out.

O.K., maybe a bit more, if you have questions, call us! 781-2351. This is a great tool for searching out books you'd like to read and didn't even know about.

You may search by author, title, series; even by describing a plot. This is a great tool if you can't remember a title or an author, but you remember the general plot of a book.

Maybe you have a favorite author, say, Robert Parker. You've read everything in the Jesse Stone series. If only there were more.... How about looking for a "read a like"? Another author who writes like Parker in this series; fast-paced, suspenseful with a tough guy main character? If you like the darker side of mystery and suspense, check out Lawrence Block, Raymond Chandler or Harlan Coben.

Novelist is just one of many databases available through Maine libraries. And just one of a few tools to help you find that next great read. Keep reading here as we add more resources.

New York Times Bestseller List--November 1, 2010

Click here for the latest New York Times best sellers lists. Two new titles are at the top of the Fiction list this week: Worth Dying for by Lee Child and In the Company of Others by Jan Karon.

Check out our catalog to request or place a hold. If we don't have it on the shelf, we can get it, just ask!

We're Switching Over!

What better time than the fall season to do a little cleaning and sprucing up? Effective today, the Falmouth Memorial Library blog is switching over to become a RA blog. RA? RA? What's RA you say? Readers Advisory in "librarianese" or it's all about reading!

Check here for read a like lists....you like John Grisham but have read everything he's written? Try David Baldacci or Lisa Scottoline. We'll be highlighting staff picks, what's hot and why.

Also, keep checking back as we explore the world of e-books. Is a story a story regardless of the medium? Why do some readers like to listen to audiobooks too?

We're hoping you all will join in the conversation here.

Come Discuss Current and Future Library Needs

The Falmouth Memorial Library needs your input!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 5 from 10 am - 12 noon to discuss current and future Falmouth library services and space needs with nationally recognized Library Consultant Nolan Lushington.

RSVP

The Falmouth Memorial Library's 66th Annual Meeting

Join the staff and Trustees of the Falmouth Memorial Library at our Annual Meeting this Monday, September 20th @ 7pm. All are welcome. Louise Capizzo, Children's Librarian will discuss her experiences as a member of the Newbery Award Committee.

See you all there!

Hello from the Falmouth Memorial Library

Our library blog will be undergoing some changes over the next few weeks. Our staff is working on switching our daily/weekly news to a library Facebook page and our library blog will become a Readers Advisory Blog.

So, stay tuned for book reviews, links to books lists and author news! We also hope to have the ability to provide one to one readers advisory service through our blog.

Adult Summer Reading Program--Year Two

"Make a Splash, Make a Difference" is this year's Adult Summer Reading Program theme. Don't leave the kids to have all the fun, join in with your library's Adult Summer Reading program. We have a fun mascot this summer, Splash the goldfish!

The program itself is easy. Read or listen to three books, fill out a entry form, drop it off at the library in the goldfish bowl. Once a week we will be drawing a name from the bowl for a great reading prize.

Check it out!

Librarian's Road Trip

Good Morning from the bus to Boston! Your children's and reference librarians are on the road to the annual American Library Association Conference in Washington D.C. ! We hope to bring back lots of great ideas for programs and awesome customer service. Traveling with us is Suzan Nelson, the Falmouth High School librarian. Meeting us there will be Cathy Potter from the Falmouth Elementary Schools and Peggy Becksvoort from the Falmouth Middle School. We're a great big Falmouth librarian team!

Stay tuned for updates and photos of famous places and famous librarians!

From the Back of the Bus
Mrs. C. and Andi

Celebrate American History

Help us celebrate American History and the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War by checking out The Falmouth Memorial Library's newest blog, Uncounted Forces. This blog was created in preparation for the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

Uncounted Forces, Maine Women of the Civil War was designed to specifically shed light on the role women played in the American Civil War. As we approach the Sesquicentennial of the War, we will be sharing resources and information about this topic.

Please check back often, as additional resources and information are added and updated.

Tomorrow--Free Resume Critique Workshop

Elizabeth Schoch is coming back both this month and next to give you free one-on-one help with both your resume and cover letter! Beth will be available this Wednesday, April 21st 4pm to 6pm.

She will also be here on Saturday, May 15th 10am to noon.

April is....

The Falmouth Memorial Library is busy this month! Our Annual Spring Book Sale is coming up soon! Come check out the great selection of books Saturday, April 10th 9:30am to 5pm and Sunday, April 11th, 1pm to 5pm. Sunday, April 11th 3pm to 5pm is our famous Buck-a-Bag! Please bring your own shopping sized bags to fill!

If you have any questions, please call the library @ 781-2351.

And...Shhhhh, The Friends of the Library will be hosting a sneak peak of the book sale on Friday, April 9th. The doors are open from 4pm to 6pm, the cost? Just be a current member of the Friends of the Library or a $5.00 donation will get you in the door.

Thank you to all who have donated! We greatly appreciate your support.

Beauty and the Books-- Final Day is Approaching!

Don't forget to stop by FML and place your bids on the wonderful items in our Beauty and the Books Silent Auction. The auction is a fundraiser for the library. All items in this arts and craft auction were donated. Items include a fuzzy toy squirrel to paintings! It's a great event and the grand finale is this Thursday, March 25th, 5-7 pm in the library's Russell Room. All are welcome for final bidding and refreshments. Check out our webpage for more information.

We thank everyone who participates for your support of the Falmouth Memorial Library!

Put it on Your Calendar!

Elizabeth Schoch is coming back both this month and next to give you free one-on-one help with both your resume and cover letter! Beth will be available on Thursday, March 18th 4pm to 6pm.

Then she will return on Wednesday, April 21st from 4pm to 6pm.

Please remember to bring a copy of your latest resume, your cover letter and any job ads/descriptions you are applying for.

Resume Critique -February 18th

Professional writer, Elizabeth Schoch, will be back this month to provide free resume critiques. Bring in your current resume and cover letter! No appointment is needed, feel free to drop in on Thursday, February 18th at 4pm. Elizabeth is available until 6pm.

ATC's are Back!

We offered a few Artist Trading Card workshops both this summer during our Summer Reading Program for adults and this winter during our Holiday Open House. Please join staffer Laura D. next Saturday, February 6th at 2pm for "Junk Drawer ATC's" No experience is needed. Drop-ins are welcome. Clean out a junk drawer and turn your junk into art. Older children are welcome if they bring along a responsible adult who participates in the workshop with them.
What should you bring? Beads, bangles, buttons, ribbons, stamps, photos, hardware or anything you find "artfully inspirational".

Need more information? Contact Laura D. @ 781-2351.

Free Resume Critique!

Elizabeth Schoch, professional writer, will be in the Russell Room of the Falmouth Memorial Library, to review your current resume and cover letter! No appointment is needed, feel free to drop in on Thursday, January 14th at 4pm. Elizabeth is available until 6pm.

Winter Storm Closings...but my Library Books are Due!

What happens when the library closes due to bad weather conditions? You can't get a book and what about those DVD's that are due on that day?

Not to worry, our staff "backdates" all returned items as if they were returned on the snow day. You won't accumulate fines for the days we are closed.

But what if you really needed to get something out to read? Well, have you checked out the great downloadable audio books? Just click on the "download audiobooks" icon on our home page! When you arrive at the Overdrive homepage, be sure to click on the "Quick Start Guide" for easy instructions.