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Eclipse Glasses: available while supplies last!
The Falmouth Memorial Library has a limited number of eclipse glasses available for the April 8th total solar eclipse.
You can now pick up some glasses at the circulation desk when the Library is open. Limit 2 per household, while supplies last.
Need more ideas on how to see the eclipse safely? Email reference@falmouthmemoriallibrary.org for some homemade eclipse viewer ideas!
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What is AI & How Do We Use It For Good?
April 3rd, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Zoom
Adults
This learning event will explore AI in its historical and current contexts and examine the scope of how AI could change society. Along the way, we'll ask and address: Who owns AI? What are the ethical issues that come with using it? Should we be skeptical of the good and bad potential of AI, and what is required for using AI for the common good?
Register here to receive the link to this virtual event.
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Technology Class: iPhone Basics
April 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2:00pm-3:00pm
The Gam
Adults
This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s iPhone. This class starts with the basics
of how to log on using passcode, touch id, or face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will also be covered.
Registration required; register here.
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Technology Class: Minerva Basics
April 6th, 10:00am-11:00am
Russell Room South
Adults
Minerva is the Falmouth Memorial Library's library catalog. In this introductory class, you will learn how to efficiently search and navigate the Minerva Catalog and explore all its features. Minerva Basics is your one-stop destination for all your Library Catalog questions!
No registration necessary; this is a drop in event.
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Great Decisions
Tuesdays until April 30, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Russell Room
Adults
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the video series and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here.
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Build a Story
April 12th, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Programming Room
Ages 4-8
Build a Story is a program where little hands read a story while building an element of the story. Motivating read-alouds provide framework for this introduction to manual woodworking tools. Kids 4-8 are invited to join us every 2nd Friday of the month for this free program! Parents must stay with their children at all times. Registration is required and is limited to 10 participants each month. Register here.
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Learn to Crochet
April 12th, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Library Lounge
Adults, Teens, Kids 10+
Do you want to learn how to crochet? This program is for those aged 10 and up who would like to learn. We have hooks and yarn for you to borrow. Feel free to bring in your own materials if you already have these at home. We will introduce how to chain, single crochet, and bind off. If you have other questions about crochet we will try to answer those as well. Register here.
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Bunny Portrait Atelier
April 17th, 3:30-4:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Kids 5+
Make a portrait of a bunny! In this program, we will use egg cartons, cardboard, and paper scraps to make a picture of a rabbit. A fun way to reuse materials to celebrate both Earth Day and Spring!
Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 4:30 to create your portrait. Recommended ages 5+
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Blackout Poetry for Teens
April 19th, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Teen Room
Teens
It's National Poetry Month... come make blackout poetry! It's simple: grab a book (provided), rip out a page, cover all the words except the ones you want with sharpie. Words have a tendency to jump off the page at you and poems flow easily in this creative art form. Join us any time between 3-4:30pm to see what poems come out of the pages provided.
All poems of willing authors will be displayed in Teen Room for the rest of April.
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Coffee & Chromosomes
April 20th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Russell Room
Parents & Kids 0-12
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. This group is aimed toward those within the Down syndrome community but kids (and their parents!) of all abilities are welcome to join in the fun.
This is a drop-in, monthly event. (No food allowed.)
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Earth Day Movie Monday: The Lorax
April 22nd, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Russell Room
All ages
Join us for our monthly movie Monday! We'll provide snacks. Free and open to all ages. Registration is encouraged for planning purposes. Drop ins welcome.
Celebrate Earth Day by hanging with our tree-loving friend, The Lorax.
2012. Rated PG. 94 minutes.
Snacks provided. All ages welcome! Register here.
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Climate Solutions Worskhop:
Hope for a Healthy Planet
April 22nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Zoom
Adults
Climate change can sometimes feel overwhelming, but did you know that we already have the solutions we need to help? Please join us for a virtual Earth Day talk by Laurie Manos of Citizens Climate Lobby & Education, to learn more about some of these solutions and how they can be combined to reduce emissions to keep our planet healthy. Details & registration here.
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Youth Games Day
April 24th, 3:30-4:45pm
Children's Programming Room
Kids
Join us for games such as Connect 4, Blockhead and Mancala. We also have floor puzzles and card games. Drop in and play!
Suitable for children ages 3+. Children 11 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the duration of their stay at the Library.
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SAT Mock Test
April 27th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Russell Room
Teens
The Library and CATES tutoring are pleased to offer a free SAT test to community students. These mock tests take place under realistic, timed conditions and are administered by a proctor. The experience helps students to improve mental focus and stamina, reduce test anxiety, and identify topics that need extra preparation.
Details & registration here.
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Art at the Library
Art Quilts Maine will be on display March 15-May 31.
The mission of Art Quilts Maine is to support members in their exploration of contemporary quilt art, to inspire creativity and individuality, and to promote the understanding, appreciation, and recognition of contemporary quilters in the state of Maine. Each year members of Art Quilts Maine produce work which travels Maine for the year. Anyone interested in learning more about the tour, inquiring about purchasing a piece, or hosting an exhibit may contact Art Quilts Maine at ranaquilts@gmail.com. The two themes for year’s exhibit are 1) Creative Circles, Rings and Curves with 14 art quilts depicting circles, spirals, moons and curves and 2) Tradition Re-Imagined with 14 pieces depicting a traditional quilt block in a unique way. These pieces are inspired by blocks such as Log cabin, Dresden plate, Irish chain, and Storm at Sea to name a few! Definitely ‘Not my Grandmother’s Garden’ as one artist named her work. Come see if you can relate each quilt to the block that inspired it!
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Annual Fund
Do you enjoy Bestseller Express, e-books, and popular Library programming?
These are all brought to you by the Library's Annual Fund! Each year, the Annual Fund provides for Bestseller Express (a special collection of popular titles acquired to reduce hold times), interlibrary loan access, delivery and shared borrowing, access to a platform for e-books and e-audiobooks, and additional choices of popular programs like children’s story time and technology help - not to mention being open SIX days a week!
Our Spring Annual Fund appeal is now underway; you may have just received a letter in the mail if you have yet to make a gift. We hope everyone will participate this year!
Thank you for supporting the 2023-2024 Annual Fund before the end of our fiscal year on June 30th.
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