LED Lights @ the library!

Our library is always looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption. This year, we've reduced the number of holiday lights and replaced our old lights with new LED lights which consume only 10% of the electricity normal holiday lights use. Come in and check them out!

"The Trouble with CDs & DVDs"

The audiovisual items in our library get a lot of use and they show it! CDs, both music and books on CD are a wonderful resource, but they are so easily damaged the staff here @ FML spend a great deal of time cleaning off fingerprints and repairing scratches. Check out the article by our Director, Lynda Sudlow, in the December 4, 2007 issue of The Notes. We're looking for help from our patrons to keep the FML audiovisual materials in great shape so everyone who would like to, gets the same chance to listen or watch.

Some hints to great care:
Keep the A/V items stored in their container when not being used.
Handle the items by the edges to prevent leaving fingerprints
Don't store them in your automobile, they are sensitive to temperature

Lastly, let us know if there are specific titles you'd like to watch or listen to. We are also open to suggestions for additions to the collection.

Always wanted to write Book Reviews?

Or do you just love to write? We are working on a series of writing programs this winter, along with some fun surprises. Keep an eye on our blog for updates!

The Holiday Season...

...is upon us! Please stop by to celebrate with us at our Holiday Open House. This year's event is Friday, December 14th 3pm-5pm. Join the staff for refreshments and some fine stories.

The Experience...A Common Yarn

Oh, it’s good to be back….not just to the feeling of giddiness when picking up my needles and the tactile experience of luscious yarns I haven’t seen since last winter, but to the knitting group A Common Yarn. After my hiatus, I have returned to attending the strongly established knitting groupies at the Falmouth Library. I have experienced great joy and satisfaction hearing the click clack of knitting needles, the oohs and aahhs of members ogling the beautifully colored yarns, exquisite projects and sharing tales of knitting and life. Yes, the goal of knitting is apparent but as we all know, it is no secret that connecting with others is equally important. What I have found delightful is the incredible diversity of our members in their interest of medium when working with fibers whether it is yarn, lace, weaving, rug hooking, crocheting, or fiberless hanging out. There are no rules around what you can work on and no deficiency in the amount of help that is available in so many areas. Whether I find myself sharing a “How to” tidbit or a confident “I don’t know” there are always many other minds willing to share their thoughts as well. We have members of all ages equally sharing their strengths with each other in the spirit of being in a community. Some may call it an addiction, some a hobby, some a lifestyle and others an opportunity to connect. I truthfully can say for me it is all that and more. To be able to walk in to the library through all the wonderful books and resources, past the many library goers on a mission, exchange smiles with staff and friends and then follow my yellow brick road to the knitting group in the conference room…..it is a priceless vacation.
As Dorothy learned, I too have learned the knitting group is truly the hiatus I have needed all along.
Melanie...A Common Yarn participant

Need a Workout?

Join us for our annual Fall Clean-Up Day at the Library, Saturday, November 10th from 9am to noon. Please bring a rake and gloves, we provide the coffee and snacks. All ages are encouraged to come by and help us clean up the outside of the library.

Books, Books and More Books!

Don't forget to stop by our Fall Book Sale. Sneak Preview is Friday, October 12th from 4pm to 6pm. for current Friends of the Library, or a $5.00 donation. The sale continues into the weekend, Saturday from 9:30 am to 5pm and Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 5pm. A Buck a Bag on Sunday the 14th from 3pm to 5pm. We provide the bags, you provide the bucks. The Book Sale is a great way to help support the library!