A community determines its own destiny, the market doesn't always decide. A look at mansionization—a trend toward the construction and infill of huge houses—this film showcases a community driven toward sustainable zoning and planning. Filmed over the course of 12 years on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, One Big Home highlights the power of local organizing to promote conservation and to preserve a community’s historic sense of place.
Directed by Thomas Bena; Produced and edited by James Holland; Edited by Liz Witham and Jim Cricchi; Cinematography by Liz Witham and Jeremy Mayhew; Music composed by Paul Brill. See the full list of crew here.
THOMAS BENA:
Thomas earned a degree in marketing from UMass Amherst in 1989, but working in the business world wasn’t for him, so after nine short months he grabbed a backpack and a surfboard and headed to Australia to “find himself.” Almost a decade later, he discovered Martha’s Vineyard. In 2001, he founded the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (now in its seventeenth season). His film directing, editing, and producing credits include Casa del Soul, a short surfing film, Jumpstart My Vega, a travelogue/surf film, and Capawock, a short film starring Wampanoag medicine man Luther Madison. One Big Home, which took twelve years to make, is his first feature-length documentary film.
“ A passionate and self-discerning film...I loved it. It made me cry. ”
— D.A. Pennebaker, director, Dont Look Back, The War Room“ Everyone needs to see this film. ”
— Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author“ ONE BIG HOME is a remarkably moderate, grown up piece of work which really stands out in the current climate and will give US cinemagoers something refreshingly different to engage with. ”
— Jennier Kermode, Eye For Film (UK)
A community determines its own destiny, the market doesn't always decide. A look at mansionization—a trend toward the construction and infill of huge houses—this film showcases a community driven toward sustainable zoning and planning. Filmed over the course of 12 years on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, One Big Home highlights the power of local organizing to promote conservation and to preserve a community’s historic sense of place.
Directed by Thomas Bena; Produced and edited by James Holland; Edited by Liz Witham and Jim Cricchi; Cinematography by Liz Witham and Jeremy Mayhew; Music composed by Paul Brill. See the full list of crew here.
THOMAS BENA:
Thomas earned a degree in marketing from UMass Amherst in 1989, but working in the business world wasn’t for him, so after nine short months he grabbed a backpack and a surfboard and headed to Australia to “find himself.” Almost a decade later, he discovered Martha’s Vineyard. In 2001, he founded the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (now in its seventeenth season). His film directing, editing, and producing credits include Casa del Soul, a short surfing film, Jumpstart My Vega, a travelogue/surf film, and Capawock, a short film starring Wampanoag medicine man Luther Madison. One Big Home, which took twelve years to make, is his first feature-length documentary film.
“ A passionate and self-discerning film...I loved it. It made me cry. ”
— D.A. Pennebaker, director, Dont Look Back, The War Room“ Everyone needs to see this film. ”
— Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author“ ONE BIG HOME is a remarkably moderate, grown up piece of work which really stands out in the current climate and will give US cinemagoers something refreshingly different to engage with. ”
— Jennier Kermode, Eye For Film (UK)
Celebrate the start of summer with Toe Jam's unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry, and storytelling! This free family concert will be held on the Library Lawn, weather permitting.
This event is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Celebrate the start of summer with Toe Jam's unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry, and storytelling! This free family concert will be held on the Library Lawn, weather permitting.
This event is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Annual Assoc Meeting
Annual Assoc Meeting
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Are you curious about how to download and read free e-books and e-audios from the CLAMS Overdrive Catalog on your smartphone or tablet? In this session, you will learn how to download and use the new Libby, by Overdrive app.
10:00-10:30: Library e-book collections and Libby, by Overdrive tutorial
10:30 - 11:00: One-on-one assistance using the Libby, by Overdrive app, as well as the Overdrive app
Need help from home? Try visiting the library's e-books page.
Are you curious about how to download and read free e-books and e-audios from the CLAMS Overdrive Catalog on your smartphone or tablet? In this session, you will learn how to download and use the new Libby, by Overdrive app.
10:00-10:30: Library e-book collections and Libby, by Overdrive tutorial
10:30 - 11:00: One-on-one assistance using the Libby, by Overdrive app, as well as the Overdrive app
Need help from home? Try visiting the library's e-books page.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
We will be discussing Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, an apocalyptic science fiction novel.
We will be discussing Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, an apocalyptic science fiction novel.
Set up for summer sale
Tuesdays at 9:15am with Miss Donna (ongoing). Songs, fingerplays, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth - 3 years. Drop in!
Tuesdays at 9:15am with Miss Donna (ongoing). Songs, fingerplays, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth - 3 years. Drop in!
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Come out for cake and sign-up for the Summer Reading Program!
The Summer Reading Program encourages children of all ages to read during the summer. When they sign up for the program, participants pledge a reading goal: how much time they would like to read each day. Participants may read on their own, have someone read to them, or listen to audio books—it all counts! The suggested time minimum is 20 minutes per day. Participants earn a prize each week their reading goal is met. Special programs every Tuesday, June 26th - August 7th, at 3pm!
Registration is open anytime between JUNE 26th and AUGUST 6th. Children who are visiting Falmouth are encouraged to join in! Sign-up in the Children's Room at the Main Branch, the East Branch, or the North Branch.
Come out for cake and sign-up for the Summer Reading Program!
The Summer Reading Program encourages children of all ages to read during the summer. When they sign up for the program, participants pledge a reading goal: how much time they would like to read each day. Participants may read on their own, have someone read to them, or listen to audio books—it all counts! The suggested time minimum is 20 minutes per day. Participants earn a prize each week their reading goal is met. Special programs every Tuesday, June 26th - August 7th, at 3pm!
Registration is open anytime between JUNE 26th and AUGUST 6th. Children who are visiting Falmouth are encouraged to join in! Sign-up in the Children's Room at the Main Branch, the East Branch, or the North Branch.
Set up for summer sale
Mindy Todd and Jill Erickson (Head of Reference & Adult Services) on WCAI with their book suggestions! Joining us today will be Mary Fran Buckley, co-owner of Eight Cousins Books in Falmouth. Today will be all books relating to Cape Cod & the Islands. Non-fiction about Cape Cod & the Islands, novels set on Cape Cod & the islands, and books written by people who live on Cape Cod & the Islands. You can call in with your book suggestions at 866-999-4626 or e-mail thepoint@capeandislands.org. Repeated at 7:00 PM or listen online at www.capeandislands.org.
Mindy Todd and Jill Erickson (Head of Reference & Adult Services) on WCAI with their book suggestions! Joining us today will be Mary Fran Buckley, co-owner of Eight Cousins Books in Falmouth. Today will be all books relating to Cape Cod & the Islands. Non-fiction about Cape Cod & the Islands, novels set on Cape Cod & the islands, and books written by people who live on Cape Cod & the Islands. You can call in with your book suggestions at 866-999-4626 or e-mail thepoint@capeandislands.org. Repeated at 7:00 PM or listen online at www.capeandislands.org.
Board of Trustees
CACCI IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER CITIZENSHIP CLASS
The Immigration Resource Center is offering a free series of classes to help immigrants interested in becoming U. S. citizens prepare for the U. S. Naturalization Exam. The classes will meet every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm through June 27 and will feature instruction on U.S. history and civics, English language training, and in-dephth preparation for the exam and interview. Assistance with filing naturalization paperwork will also be provided.
CACCI IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER CITIZENSHIP CLASS
The Immigration Resource Center is offering a free series of classes to help immigrants interested in becoming U. S. citizens prepare for the U. S. Naturalization Exam. The classes will meet every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm through June 27 and will feature instruction on U.S. history and civics, English language training, and in-dephth preparation for the exam and interview. Assistance with filing naturalization paperwork will also be provided.
Set up for summer sale
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Set up for summer sale
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Join members of the Library staff and invite all your friends and family to the Falmouth Public Library Night at the Commodores home game!
Root for the home team! Take home a free paperback book! Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy a hot dog!
See you at Guv Fuller Field at 6:00 pm sharp!
Join members of the Library staff and invite all your friends and family to the Falmouth Public Library Night at the Commodores home game!
Root for the home team! Take home a free paperback book! Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy a hot dog!
See you at Guv Fuller Field at 6:00 pm sharp!
Set up for summer sale
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn
Set up for summer sale
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Meet the director and playwright of, The Best We Could by Emily Feldman a family story. We will be looking for 8 cast memebers.
Meet the director and playwright of, The Best We Could by Emily Feldman a family story. We will be looking for 8 cast memebers.
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn - half price day!
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn - half price day!
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Board meeting
Learn about the wonderful world of zine-making & self-publishing. Zinemaker extraordinaire Heather Mangione will give you the lowdown on zinemaking and help you make your own mini-zine with paper, pencils, pens, and paint at your disposal. A collection of cool zines will also be available for browsing! Grades 6-12 welcome.
Sign up starting on June 1.
Learn about the wonderful world of zine-making & self-publishing. Zinemaker extraordinaire Heather Mangione will give you the lowdown on zinemaking and help you make your own mini-zine with paper, pencils, pens, and paint at your disposal. A collection of cool zines will also be available for browsing! Grades 6-12 welcome.
Sign up starting on June 1.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
Set up for summer sale
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn - 5 books for $1.00!
Annual Friend's Book Sale on the Library Lawn - 5 books for $1.00!
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program The Flight Stuff with Mad Science! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program The Flight Stuff with Mad Science! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Set up for summer sale
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Monthly meeting of the Falmouth Public Library Narrative Nonfiction Book Club. This month we will be discussing Duel with the Devil: the true story of how Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr teamed up to take on America's first sensational murder mystery by Paul Collins. Pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk and join us.
Monthly meeting of the Falmouth Public Library Narrative Nonfiction Book Club. This month we will be discussing Duel with the Devil: the true story of how Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr teamed up to take on America's first sensational murder mystery by Paul Collins. Pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk and join us.
Eligibility Assessment
Eligibility Assessment
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
The 2017 winner of the Global Peace Prize for children will tell his life story.
The 2017 winner of the Global Peace Prize for children will tell his life story.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Poetry Discussion Group, facilitated by Alice Kociemba, Founding Director, Calliope Poetry for Community. Please bring twelve copies of two poems by the Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert. New members are always welcome.
Poetry Discussion Group, facilitated by Alice Kociemba, Founding Director, Calliope Poetry for Community. Please bring twelve copies of two poems by the Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert. New members are always welcome.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
America's Boating Course -8 hours Basic Boating Course for ages 12-15 years old. This course is one day for 8 hours.
America's Boating Course -8 hours Basic Boating Course for ages 12-15 years old. This course is one day for 8 hours.
Guest Speaker: Jill Morelli
Guest Speaker: Jill Morelli
Join us and create stories from stones you decorate! Please register with the Children's Room.
Join us and create stories from stones you decorate! Please register with the Children's Room.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in to hear Commodores players read baseball stories!
Drop in to hear Commodores players read baseball stories!
Special performance by at 12pm by Crooked Coast, Falmouth's own band!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Special performance by at 12pm by Crooked Coast, Falmouth's own band!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
Summer Holiday
The Fact & Fiction Book Discussion will not meet during the month of July.
Summer Holiday
The Fact & Fiction Book Discussion will not meet during the month of July.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program, Family Dance and Drumming with Craig Norton! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program, Family Dance and Drumming with Craig Norton! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Reception for the Photography exhibit
Reception for the Photography exhibit
Board of Trustees Meeting - Note change of time and location
The Trustees will be meeting at the North Falmouth Branch Library at 6:00pm
Board of Trustees Meeting - Note change of time and location
The Trustees will be meeting at the North Falmouth Branch Library at 6:00pm
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Board of directors meeting - Special arrangements made for Street Fair Day
Board of directors meeting - Special arrangements made for Street Fair Day
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Craft Day: TBA
Craft Day: TBA
Advisory Planning Group
Advisory Planning Group
Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome. All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Drop in between 5-7pm and color a bookmark!
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome. All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Drop in between 5-7pm and color a bookmark!
Drop in for crafts, activities, and a scavenger hunt!
Drop in for crafts, activities, and a scavenger hunt!
Informational meeting for interested applicants and information about the guidelines of the affordable housing program at Forest Cove will be avaiable. Information on financing options will also be available.
Informational meeting for interested applicants and information about the guidelines of the affordable housing program at Forest Cove will be avaiable. Information on financing options will also be available.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Special performance at 12pm by Pitter Patter Puppets!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Special performance at 12pm by Pitter Patter Puppets!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program Big Joe: Storyteller Extraordinaire with Joe Pagliuca!
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program Big Joe: Storyteller Extraordinaire with Joe Pagliuca!
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting
Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Join us for Adventures in Yoga on Wednesdays July 18th - August 15th from 2:00-3:00pm. For children ages 4-10 years old. Please register with the Children's Room.
Join us for Adventures in Yoga on Wednesdays July 18th - August 15th from 2:00-3:00pm. For children ages 4-10 years old. Please register with the Children's Room.
Monthly meeting of the Fiction Book Club. New members always welcome! Come to the reference desk for information.
Our series, Dive into the Ocean with Us! continues. This month we are reading Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet
Please join us! Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.
Monthly meeting of the Fiction Book Club. New members always welcome! Come to the reference desk for information.
Our series, Dive into the Ocean with Us! continues. This month we are reading Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet
Please join us! Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.
Review of Summer Book Sale
Review of Summer Book Sale
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Monthly meeting of the Fiction Book Club. New members always welcome! Come to the reference desk for information.
Our series, Dive into the Ocean with Us! continues. This month we are reading Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet
Please join us! Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.
Monthly meeting of the Fiction Book Club. New members always welcome! Come to the reference desk for information.
Our series, Dive into the Ocean with Us! continues. This month we are reading Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet
Please join us! Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.
Book Club
Learn from a local author the tricks of the trade, including how to craft a story arc and write dialogue. Bring an idea for a story you'd like to write and your questions. Paper, pencils, and pens will be provided for you to use. Grades 9-12 welcome.
Brian Engles is a barista extraordinaire and Boston University alum. He grew up on Cape Cod, where his new book Wildball is set.
About Wildball:
Set in seaside Nailer's Cove, Wildball is the story of Shane Monoghan - one of the best collegiate shortstops in the Nation. While playing summer ball in the prestigious Cove League, Shane fights for his position both on the field and off. Balancing a complicated host family and his brother's redeployment to Iraq, Shane learns that his high school coach Mike Calloway, the man responsible for developing him as a player and bullying him relentlessly, just passed away.
Unable to process his anger at Calloway, Shane finds comfort and distraction in mentoring a local kid, Noah Kinton, while stepping into the role of Team Captain for the Brigs. But when a former teammate asks for Shane's support in coming forward about Calloway's abuse, Shane's life begins to unravel.
This coming-of-age tale examines the consequences and catharsis of honesty as Shane risks his future in the game by reconciling a past he can no longer outrun.
Learn from a local author the tricks of the trade, including how to craft a story arc and write dialogue. Bring an idea for a story you'd like to write and your questions. Paper, pencils, and pens will be provided for you to use. Grades 9-12 welcome.
Brian Engles is a barista extraordinaire and Boston University alum. He grew up on Cape Cod, where his new book Wildball is set.
About Wildball:
Set in seaside Nailer's Cove, Wildball is the story of Shane Monoghan - one of the best collegiate shortstops in the Nation. While playing summer ball in the prestigious Cove League, Shane fights for his position both on the field and off. Balancing a complicated host family and his brother's redeployment to Iraq, Shane learns that his high school coach Mike Calloway, the man responsible for developing him as a player and bullying him relentlessly, just passed away.
Unable to process his anger at Calloway, Shane finds comfort and distraction in mentoring a local kid, Noah Kinton, while stepping into the role of Team Captain for the Brigs. But when a former teammate asks for Shane's support in coming forward about Calloway's abuse, Shane's life begins to unravel.
This coming-of-age tale examines the consequences and catharsis of honesty as Shane risks his future in the game by reconciling a past he can no longer outrun.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome. All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Come out to enjoy snacks and hear Stephanie read the first few chapters of our book club book! Come back for the book club discussion on Friday, August 10th at 5pm.
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome. All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Come out to enjoy snacks and hear Stephanie read the first few chapters of our book club book! Come back for the book club discussion on Friday, August 10th at 5pm.
Dr. Sang H. Kim will present a mindfulness program. Details to follow. Registration will begin June 23.
Dr. Sang H. Kim will present a mindfulness program. Details to follow. Registration will begin June 23.
Join us for crafts and actitivies based on the Daisy Meadows Rainbow Fairies books! Please register for this fun event with the Children's Room.
Join us for crafts and actitivies based on the Daisy Meadows Rainbow Fairies books! Please register for this fun event with the Children's Room.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Special appearance by Bella the Mule from Serenity Farm Visit at 12:00pm!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Special appearance by Bella the Mule from Serenity Farm Visit at 12:00pm!
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
"The Next Chapter Book Club [an international organization] is committed to providing weekly opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. (...) Anyone can participate whatever their reading ability level." Space is limited to 8 members. Registration is required.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Join Miss Donna for songs, stories, and puppets! This program is for ages birth-5, drop in.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Volunteers from the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be available to help get you started with researching your family history. Drop by anytime between 2-4 pm.
Discover the great resources the library has to offer and learn from local genealogy experts during our weekly help sessions.
The Lemcke Reference Room is located on the main level of the Main Library.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program Community Family Play Day with Knucklebones! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Join us for our Special Tuesday Summer Program Community Family Play Day with Knucklebones! This event will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting.
Free wristbands are required for entrance to indoor programs. Free wristbands are available after 2:00pm on the day of the program in the Children's Room.
Dr. Sang H. Kim will present a mindfulness program. Details to follow. Registration will begin June 23.
Dr. Sang H. Kim will present a mindfulness program. Details to follow. Registration will begin June 23.
Mindy Todd and Jill Erickson (Head of Reference & Adult Services) on WCAI with their book suggestions! You can call in with your book suggestions at 866-999-4626 or e-mail thepoint@capeandislands.org. Repeated at 7:00 PM or listen online at www.capeandislands.org.
Mindy Todd and Jill Erickson (Head of Reference & Adult Services) on WCAI with their book suggestions! You can call in with your book suggestions at 866-999-4626 or e-mail thepoint@capeandislands.org. Repeated at 7:00 PM or listen online at www.capeandislands.org.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Announcing Books and Bites at the East Falmouth Library! From July 9th-August 22nd, free meals for kids and teens will be provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 11:30am-1:00pm. Special performances on Mondays.
Sponsored by Cape Cod YMCA, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Join Tami McGeough for yoga blended with music, color meditation, and stories. For ages 4-10, please register.
Dress comfortably and bring a mat or a towel to sit on.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library.
Join Tami McGeough for yoga blended with music, color meditation, and stories. For ages 4-10, please register.
Dress comfortably and bring a mat or a towel to sit on.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Drop in for this program for ages birth to 15 months. Every Thursday (7/5 - 8/30) at 9:45am.
This program is sponsored by the Coalition for Children.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Drop in to create with other LEGOS enthusiasts! Children of all ages are welcome. Please leave your own LEGOS at home.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays in July from 3:00-4:00pm. Join us for the Family Art Experience! A different project each week for families to enjoy together. Please register with the Children's Room.
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome! All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Join us for Game Day! We'll have checkers, Connect Four, and more. We'll also have very special LIFE-SIZED Candyland created by our very own Josh!
Fridays are Fun-Days this summer at the North Falmouth Library! Geared towards ages 6-12, but all are welcome! All programs begin at 5pm on Fridays 7/13 - 8/17.
Join us for Game Day! We'll have checkers, Connect Four, and more. We'll also have very special LIFE-SIZED Candyland created by our very own Josh!
Drop in for Zumba with Miss Donna on Saturday, July 28th and Saturday, August 11th. Zumba for Kid will be outside on the Library Lawn, weather permitting.
Drop in for Zumba with Miss Donna on Saturday, July 28th and Saturday, August 11th. Zumba for Kid will be outside on the Library Lawn, weather permitting.
Join us for a culinary adventure with James Beard-nominated food writer, Sarah DiGregorio. Her new book features 120 slow-cooker recipes for people who love food. Sarah DiGregorio has reinvented slow cooking for a generation that cooks for fun and flavor. During her presentation, you will have the chance to sample one of the dishes in her cookbook and learn about the humble slow cooker and its versatility in the kitchen.
Registration is strongly encouraged as seats are limited.
Sarah DiGregorio is a James Beard-nominated freelance food writer, editor, and recipe developer, and has been working in food media for 14 years. She has been a staff food editor at Food & Wine, Parade, and Food Network Magazine. Most recently, she ran the food section at Buzzfeed. As a freelancer, she has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Gastronomica. She lives in Brooklyn.
Join us for a culinary adventure with James Beard-nominated food writer, Sarah DiGregorio. Her new book features 120 slow-cooker recipes for people who love food. Sarah DiGregorio has reinvented slow cooking for a generation that cooks for fun and flavor. During her presentation, you will have the chance to sample one of the dishes in her cookbook and learn about the humble slow cooker and its versatility in the kitchen.
Registration is strongly encouraged as seats are limited.
Sarah DiGregorio is a James Beard-nominated freelance food writer, editor, and recipe developer, and has been working in food media for 14 years. She has been a staff food editor at Food & Wine, Parade, and Food Network Magazine. Most recently, she ran the food section at Buzzfeed. As a freelancer, she has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Gastronomica. She lives in Brooklyn.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Drop in for fingerplays, songs, and stories in this lapsit program. For children birth to 2 years.
Are you curious about how to download and read free e-books and e-audios from the CLAMS Overdrive Catalog on your smartphone or tablet? In this session, you will learn how to download and use the new Libby, by Overdrive app.
10:00-10:30: Library e-book collections and Libby, by Overdrive tutorial
10:30 - 11:00: One-on-one assistance using the Libby, by Overdrive app, as well as the Overdrive app
Need help from home? Try visiting the library's e-books page.
Are you curious about how to download and read free e-books and e-audios from the CLAMS Overdrive Catalog on your smartphone or tablet? In this session, you will learn how to download and use the new Libby, by Overdrive app.
10:00-10:30: Library e-book collections and Libby, by Overdrive tutorial
10:30 - 11:00: One-on-one assistance using the Libby, by Overdrive app, as well as the Overdrive app
Need help from home? Try visiting the library's e-books page.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
Drop in for stories and songs for children ages 2-7 years old Mondays (6/25-8/13) at 10:30am.
