Upcoming Programs this Fall

The Maine Humanities Council has awarded a "Let's Talk About It" program to the Falmouth Memorial Library. The program, entitled "Not for Children Only" will be lead by Michael Bachem and is a free book discussion program for adults. The program will begin in September and the group will read such childrens' classics as "Little Women", "The Wind in the Willows" and "Charlotte's Web". We will keep you up to date with details as planning progresses!

Computer System Updates on Friday July 6th

The computer system that manages our library's circulation software will be down for servicing on Friday, July 6th. This does not affect our public computers accessing the Internet, but does affect the speed of staff checking in and out materials to our patrons.
Because of the slow down, we are requesting that patrons limit the number of items they check out on Friday, July 6th to five (5). We also will not be able to renew items on July 6th. But, to help out our patrons, all seven (7) day items checked out on Friday June 29th will have a return date of Monday, July 9th! We hope this helps get you through the July 4th week and helps us give you speedier service on July 6th. Please contact the library staff with any questions.

Summer Reading--Get a Clue!

Our Children's Summer Reading program began Monday, June 18th and we were busy! The theme of this year's reading program is "Get a Clue". If your children haven't signed up yet, it's not too late. Please stop by and see our Children's Librarian, Mrs. C or Jenifer and they will explain the program to you and your children. It's very easy, we don't count the number of books read,we just encourage summer reading.

The Library Space

What do you think of when you think of libraries....books and quiet spaces? Check out our other spaces, outside the library!

Although we have spaces for quiet reading in the library, have you checked out our garden spaces? There are benches in our Shade Garden and spaces to sit, read and reflect in both of our Terrace Gardens.

New Reading Lamps

We have added two new natural light reading lamps. They are in the Quiet Reading areas of the library.

Get Cool Falmouth!

The Falmouth Memorial Library and Maine Partners for Cool Communities are offering a series of exciting programs at the Library during May. All events focus on finding ways to save our planet before it is too late! Join us for any or all of the events which are listed on the Cool Falmouth Web Page: http://www.falmouth.lib.me.us/cool.html/
There are also some great links to other COOL sites. Lots of handouts, refreshments and great information. Don't miss out!
Lyn

Spring Clean Up Thank You!

Thank you to the Foreside Garden Club and all the volunteers who helped out on Saturday, May 5th, our annual Spring Clean Up day! We had over twenty-five volunteers sweeping, raking mulching, weeding and painting!