Have You Read It?

I've read it, James has read it and so has Lauren.

What has the staff at the Falmouth Memorial Library been reading? The final (seventh) book in the Harry Potter series! Looking for something to read after Harry Potter? We can help you find it. Whether you are an adult with a new found love of fantasy or a child looking to fill these warm summer days with a good book, stop by the library and we can help you find it.

"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" Reading Map?!?

Our Wednesday Book Group is trying something new this year. We're working on a Reading Map of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan". What's a Reading Map? It's a great way to really explore a book, reading other books by the same author, reading about the country or time that the story takes place in or listening to podcasts of an author's interview. Our Reading Map will be developed and displayed on the Book Group's blog in August. This is a great way to participate virtually, but we heartily invite participants to join us on the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00pm to 3:30pm starting September 12th. Have questions? Please call Andi at 781-2351 or e-mail library@falmouth.lib.me.us.

Knitting in the Summer?

Yes, we knit in the summer, in air conditioning! Come join us on every Friday afternoon. Tess Parrish is available to inspire and instruct. We meet every Friday from 12pm to 2pm. You are welcome to stop in for 15 minutes for help on a sock heel, or stay the full two hours. All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome. We suggest children come accompanied by an adult. Please contact Andi or Louise at the library, 781-2351 if you have any questions. And stay tuned for updates and changes to this dynamic group coming this fall!

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.