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2nd Wednesday Book Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Russell Room South at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
2nd Wednesday:

The Falmouth Memorial Library Book Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The group reads a mixture of fiction and non-fiction. New members are welcome to join us! Fo...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing

2nd Wednesday

The Falmouth Memorial Library Book Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The group reads a mixture of fiction and non-fiction. 

New members are welcome to join us! For more information on what we're reading or other questions, check out our website or email reference@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org.

FAWG notebook and pen

Falmouth Area Writers Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Room North at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
FAWG:

Each week, the Falmouth Aspiring Writers Group meets to read and workshop original pieces written by its members. New members are always welcome! Should you choose to join, please ...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing

FAWG

Each week, the Falmouth Aspiring Writers Group meets to read and workshop original pieces written by its members. New members are always welcome! Should you choose to join, please make sure to arrive promptly at 1pm, as interruptions later in the meeting can be distracting to other participants.

For more information, please email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org or call 207-781-2351 ext.140.

David Florig

A Curling Event with Author David Florig

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Russell Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, History & Genealogy, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maine author David Florig will discuss his new novel, The Shattered Curling Stone. The Shattered Curling Stone is a work of historical fiction, centered around young Ailsa Maclaren...

Required
Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, History & Genealogy, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Maine author David Florig will discuss his new novel, The Shattered Curling Stone.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

three decorated cookies around a box of decorating supplies and a business card for Thayer Treats

Winter Cookie Decorating Class

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Russell Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

About the workshop: Come learn how to decorate 3 whimsical cookies with Kaite Thayer from Thayer Treats. In this class we will learn about 3 royal icing decoration techniques ...

Required
Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

About the workshop: 

Disclaimer(s)

Eat at your own risk

Food is not prepared in commercial spaces nor is it guaranteed allergen-free. Eat at your own risk.

Registration Required

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.  

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

common yarn text over image of yarn and knitting needles

A Common Yarn

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Room South at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Common Yarn:

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participant...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Common Yarn

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participants are encouraged to bring along their unfinished projects for a little inspiration and guidance.

Drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm every Thursday! 

For more information, email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org.

build a story

Build A Story

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Build a Story is a program where the little hands (4-8 years old) read a story while building an element of the story. Motivating read-alouds provide framework for this introd...

Required
Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Crafts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Build a Story is a program where the little hands (4-8 years old) read a story while building an element of the story. Motivating read-alouds provide framework for this introduction to manual woodworking tools.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

Mindfulness: Find Calm in the Holiday Storm

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Russell Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Searching for balance through the holidays?  Come join Sue Lebel Young for R&R just for you as you prepare for the holidays. List-making, shopping, cooking, eating, spendi...

Required
Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Searching for balance through the holidays?  

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise at your own risk

Program requires movement, including getting to the floor and back to standing. Participate at your own risk.

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Short Story Discussion Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Gam at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Short Story Discussion Group:

Don't have time to read a whole book for a book club? Join us to discuss bite-size short stories instead! Every other week, the group meets to discuss a story or two from a sp...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: The Gam
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing

Short Story Discussion Group

Don't have time to read a whole book for a book club? 

Join us to discuss bite-size short stories instead! Every other week, the group meets to discuss a story or two from a specific collection. New members are encouraged to join any time!

Every other Monday @ 10am. Email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org to find out which stories we're currently reading!


 

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Genealogy Help Desk

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Breezeway at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Genealogy help desk:

Drop in to our volunteer-led genealogy help desk with volunteer Tim Lynch in the main area of the library, across from the Information Desk. Tim can help you with: ancestry.co...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Breezeway
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy

Genealogy help desk

Drop in to our volunteer-led genealogy help desk with volunteer Tim Lynch in the main area of the library, across from the Information Desk. 

Tim can help you with: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies

Please note: this is a volunteer-led help desk and will occur MOST Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is not guaranteed. Call 207-781-2351 x140 if you would like to make sure Tim is here any given week.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.  

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

FAWG notebook and pen

Falmouth Area Writers Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Room North at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
FAWG:

Each week, the Falmouth Aspiring Writers Group meets to read and workshop original pieces written by its members. New members are always welcome! Should you choose to join, please ...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing

FAWG

Each week, the Falmouth Aspiring Writers Group meets to read and workshop original pieces written by its members. New members are always welcome! Should you choose to join, please make sure to arrive promptly at 1pm, as interruptions later in the meeting can be distracting to other participants.

For more information, please email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org or call 207-781-2351 ext.140.

Cookbook Club Cookie swap

Cookbook Club COOKIE SWAP!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Russell Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All are welcome to join us for our annual Library cookie swap! Bake a couple dozen of your favorite cookies and bring them to the Library to swap and sample others. Please bri...

Required
Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

All are welcome to join us for our annual Library cookie swap! Bake a couple dozen of your favorite cookies and bring them to the Library to swap and sample others. 

Please bring a container or tin to put cookies in to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Eat at your own risk

Food is not prepared in commercial spaces nor is it guaranteed allergen-free. Eat at your own risk.

Registration Encouraged

Advance registration is encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.  

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

common yarn text over image of yarn and knitting needles

A Common Yarn

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Room South at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Common Yarn:

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participant...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Common Yarn

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participants are encouraged to bring along their unfinished projects for a little inspiration and guidance.

Drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm every Thursday! 

For more information, email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org.

young boy reading a picture book

Preschool Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This story time is suggested for children ages 3-5 and their parents and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This story time is suggested for children ages 3-5 and their parents and caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

Coffee & Chromosomes

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Russell Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Parent and kids, aged 0-12, are welcome to join for this morning of socializing and community. There will be coffee for the grownups and some age-appropriate toys and activities fo...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Parent and kids, aged 0-12, are welcome to join for this morning of socializing and community. There will be coffee for the grownups and some age-appropriate toys and activities for the kids.

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Falmouth Memorial Library

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Falmouth Memorial Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Falmouth Memorial Library

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Falmouth Memorial Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers.  

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. This storytime is suggested for children ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

common yarn text over image of yarn and knitting needles

A Common Yarn

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Russell Room South at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Common Yarn:

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participant...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Russell Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Common Yarn

A textile craftsmanship group that meets weekly to work on and share their own projects created by knitting, felting, tatting, weaving, embroidery, spinning, etc.  Participants are encouraged to bring along their unfinished projects for a little inspiration and guidance.

Drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm every Thursday! 

For more information, email events@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org.

kids celebrating with streamers and party hats

Countdown to Noon

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Falmouth Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Kids love the excitement of New Year's Eve, but that can make for a really late night. Join us to count down to 12 PM instead! Wear your fancy party clothes, and we will make noise...

Library Branch: Falmouth Memorial Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Kids love the excitement of New Year's Eve, but that can make for a really late night. Join us to count down to 12 PM instead! Wear your fancy party clothes, and we will make noisemakers, dance, and celebrate the new year early in the day.

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child

Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Falmouth Memorial Library

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Falmouth Memorial Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Falmouth Memorial Library

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Falmouth Memorial Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.