March is time for Beauty and the Books

It's almost time for our second annual Beauty and the Books! We are looking for people who paint, photograph, sculpt, knit, quilt, weave or have another talent/item they'd like to donate to our silent auction of art and crafts to benefit the Falmouth Memorial Library. Pick up an informational packet at the Library or download the application pdf file here: http://www.falmouth.lib.me.us/support.html

The Reading Writing Connection

Have you always wanted to write, say your life story. Perhaps a poem or two? How about writing book reviews? The staff @ Falmouth Memorial Library is really excited about connecting "want to be writers" with experts in the field of writing with our winter writing series, The Reading Writing Connection.

USM professor, Jane DiMillo, will start our writing series with three Wednesday evening sessions in memoir writing. "Memoir Writing - Everyone has a Story" will take place on Feb. 6th, Feb. 13th and Feb 27th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Pre-resigration is required, space is very limited. Please contact Andi @ the library to sign up!

William Bushnell, a professional book reviewer, will talk about the art of book reviewing on Saturday, February 23rd, 1:00pm to 2:30 pm.

Registration is suggested. Please contact Andi @ 781-2351 for information.
And in April, our very own James Rathbun will be leading a creative writing workshop especially for young adults (ages 11-15). These sessions will be held on three Saturdays, April 5, 19th and 26th, 11 am to 1 pm. Pre-registration is required, please contact James @ 781-2351.

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