What's Happening in March?

What's happening in March at the Falmouth Memorial Library? One of our many programs and events starts Monday, March 3rd, the second annual Beauty and the Books. This is a silent auction that was great fun. Come by on Monday and check out all the great arts and crafts donated by local artists. I've got my eye on a certain pink sweater....what will you find? And the best part, all proceeds benefit the Falmouth Memorial Library. Thank you to all the contributors as well as our hardworking volunteers who put together a great event.

Leap Day

Happy “Leap Day”! Did you ever wonder the reasoning behind leap years? Check out the Marvel Databases http://libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/ and click on the link for Britannica Online Public Library Edition and type in Leap Year in the search box. You’ll be presented with articles from Britannica’s online edition of their encyclopedia. You can find out that a leap year is a year containing one extra day in February, like today, February 29th. But wait, there’s more! The articles provide links to explain terms more fully, like year or Gregorian calendar. Check it out!

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!