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FRIENDS OF THE FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
H O LI DAY BO O K SA LE
Day 1
Saturday
December 4
10am - 5pm
Day 2
Sunday
December 5
1pm - 5 pm
Day 3
Monday
December 6
10am - 5pm
Newsletter
Fall 2021
A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER BOOK SALE
Because Covid restrictions were not clear this summer, the Friends annual book sale was
not held during the first week in July. Residents and visitors alike were disappointed
that they could not purchase books over the Fourth of July holiday, an activity that is
a highlight of the year for many people. However, with the decline of Covid cases in
July, it was decided by the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Falmouth Public
Library to proceed with having a book sale during the last week in August. Under the
leadership of Mary Tamucci, the Friends president, along with board members Lenny
Miele, Deborah Winograd, Rob Gillis, Edwina Yee, and Kevin O’Brien, the book sale was
held from August 15 to August 22. More than 40,000 books were transported to the
library lawn on Main Street where they were categorized by subject and sold under six
tents.
The largest tent anchoring the book
sale included non-fiction books and
all categories of literature. There was
also a history/biography tent, a
specials tent with nautical, music,
antiques, and Americana books, a
children’s tent, a cooking and how-to
tent, and a media tent with CDs,
DVDs, and picture puzzles.
The Friends of the Falmouth Public
Library want to thank all the loyal
volunteers who worked for five days
arranging, sorting, and packing books, serving as cashiers, and rolling and unrolling
protective tarps each morning and afternoon. It was a productive and gratifying team
effort that helped to raise $58,000 for our three libraries.
Change Ser vice Requested
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Friends of the Falmouth Public Library
P.O. BOX 480
Falmouth, Massachusetts 02541
Non-profit Org
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Falmouth, MA 02540
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�LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
It has been a busy summer. It was wonderful to be
able to conduct our summer book sale. We had a great
turnout with shoppers who seemed very happy to be
once again browsing the book tables. Many thanks
to our super team of volunteers without whom none
of it would be possible. The show of support from
the Library and the Board of Library Trustees was
outstanding and very much appreciated. Thank you to
the fabulous library staff for treating us to a wonderful
array of refreshments throughout the sale. I want to
recognize the teen helpers, Town of Falmouth Building
Department, the DPW, Dig Safe, Bay Side Tents, Colonial
Movers, and Discovery Books for being very prompt
with service and support despite short notice in some
cases. Special thanks to Cavossa Disposal for recycling
all the cardboard boxes we emptied.
I’m happy to report that our Book Nook is back in full
swing and open for business in the Katharine Lee Bates
lobby of the main branch. We have two satellite sale
cases. One is located at the East Falmouth branch and
the other is at the Bus Station. Please drop by and
browse.
Moving into autumn we’re happy to welcome several
new members and book room volunteers. We’re again
open to accept your book donations by appointment.
Due to the large volume, we’re asking that people call
before dropping off donations to make sure there will be
enough space in the book room and someone to accept
your books. We still need help moving packed books to
storage. If you’re interested in sharing your time and
talent, please email friends@falmouthpubliclibrary.
org. It would be great to have three or four people with
a truck or SUV who would be willing to do this task on
a rotating basis.
We’re happy to announce that The Friends Holiday
Book Sale will be held during Falmouth Holidays by the
Sea weekend. The sale will be open Saturday, Sunday
and Monday December 4 -6 in the Herman Room in the
lower level of the library. As always, all books offered
will be in like-new condition and suitable for gifting.
Hours will be 10 – 5 on Saturday and Monday, and 1 – 5
on Sunday.
FFPL Board
President
Mar y Tamucci
Vice President
Treasurer �
� Lenny Miele
Rob Gillis
Recording Sec’y� Deb Winograd
Member-at-large� Kevin O’Brien
Member-at-large � Edwina Yee
Book Nook
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Newsletter
Pat Parker
Nancy English
Lenny Miele
Carolyn Brzezinski
Friends of the Falmouth
Public Librar y
PO Box 480, Falmouth,02541
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
What follows is an excerpt from the Board of Library Trustees’ Town report covering the
Town’s fiscal year from July 2020 to June 2021.
The current Board of Library Trustees are Jenifer Alai, Secretary; Kathryn Elder, Treasurer;
Judith Fenwick, Chair; Lucy Helfrich; Lindsay Hopewood, Corresponding Secretary; Kathie
Mount; and Sylvia Szulkin, Vice Chair. In May 2021 Jenifer Alai and Kathie Mount were
re-elected to the Board, and Lucy Helfrich was elected for her first term; these Trustees
will serve until 2024. The Trustees welcome Lucy ’s new perspective and fresh ideas. She
filled the seat held by Margo Finnell who stepped down after one term during which she
served with distinction as the Board’s Treasurer.
Two of the Trustees, Jenifer Alai and Judy Fenwick, worked on developing and refining the
Library ’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan as members of the Plan’s working group. The working
group was also composed of staff members Linda Collins and Jennifer Woodward, and
community representatives Len Miele of the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library,
and Suzie Hauptmann, Director of Falmouth Human Services. The Strategic Plan was
approved by the Trustees in May 2021, submitted in September 2021, and approved
within a week. Submission and acceptance of the plan by the Mass. Board of Library
Commissioners allow eligibility for grant programs and state aid.
In July 2020 the community had come out of COVID lockdown but with town buildings
still not open for public access. The Library staff found ways to bring the Library outside
with curbside pickup of books and materials ordered ahead at all three locations, and
curbside “grab and go” kits and projects for children and adults. The late summer
followed with soft openings and the Library feeling its way to welcome the community
back inside in September 2020.
The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library under the leadership of Mary Tamucci and
Len Miele powered through a challenging year saddened by having to cancel its annual
July book sale, not only for the loss of income, but because the book sale is a muchballyhooed community event. Despite that loss of income, the FFPL still honored the
Library ’s annual wish list. This made sure there was no gap in FFPL’s support including
children’s programs, digital collections, and the Joy of Learning classes which were
Zoom-based in 2020 and 2021, as well as helping to support the “grab and go” kits that
entertained and engaged children and adults throughout the Library ’s closure. When
the book sale did finally take place in August 2021 (outside of this reporting period),
it was like the grand re-opening of the Library, a community party on the Library lawn.
The FFPL continues to be supportive of the Library and its mission, and the Trustees are
grateful for the FFPL’s continuing generosity, innovation, and collaboration.
Judith Fenwick, Chair
Wishing everyone a safe autumn and winter and a
happy holiday season.
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Mary Tamucci, President
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�BOOK REVIEWS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
In the words of Bob Dylan, the times they are a changin’ at the Falmouth Public Library.
We have been fortunate to enjoy fairly stable staffing over the years but we are about to
lose two long-term Department Heads. Children’s Librarian, Laura Ford has crossed the
Bourne Bridge for the last time and will now be delighting the children of Plymouth with
her unique story telling abilities. Laura first came to Falmouth in 2007 as a Reference
Librarian. It wasn’t long before we discovered her talents were working with the little
ones and getting children of all ages excited about books. Miss Laura has managed the
Youth Services Department ever since. She will be missed by young and old alike.
Head of Reference and Adult Services, Jill Erickson has worked at the Falmouth Public
Library since 1991. She came to Falmouth from the Boston Athenaeum. The nineties
were a pivotal time for libraries and Jill helped to shepherd us along into the digital
age. A month after her arrival the Falmouth Public Library went online with the CLAMS
catalog. When asked what brought her the most satisfaction over her time at here Jill
said,” There are so many things that I am proud of having done during my 30-years of
working at the Falmouth Public Library, but there are two that particularly stand out.
The deep pleasure of helping patrons find the answers to their questions, and the joy of
being able to talk about books monthly on our local NPR station, CAI.” Jill’s retirement
is well earned, but we will miss her both here in the Library and on The Point with Mindy
Todd.
Librarians will be hired to fill these important roles but Laura and Jill have left their
mark and will forever be a part of the history of the Falmouth Public Library.
Undaunted by John O. Brennan
Undaunted is more of an autobiography than other similar books.
Previously, I have not read the details on the selection, training, and
development of CIA analysts and agents. The author went from a
son of immigrants to the highest levels in the US government as
Director of the CIA and advisor to the President. He addresses many
topical issues of concern both in the private and government sectors
and appears to have a strong moral bearing based on his upbringing
as he strives for personal integrity for himself and his country. He is
a firm supporter of the men and women in the CIA who silently labor
on behalf of the citizens of the US.
As a former Director of the CIA, he addresses many issues in
Undaunted from his perspective on various crucial topics such as the intervention in Iraq,
the Benghazi tragedy, enhanced interrogation techniques, the Mueller investigation, Bin
Laden’s death, and Russian interference in the US elections. The background discussions
of each issue were very enlightening from my perspective. The book is a history lesson
with insights into the obscure area of national security with implications for our country ’s
relationship to the rest of the world at a time of a chaotic political environment in this
country. --Paul Dreyer
Flee, Fly, Flown by Janet Hepburn
Linda Collins, Director
Lillian and Audrey, residents of a memory care facility, decide they
need a vacation. While they can get confused, and often do, they
are sharp enough to plan their “escape” from the facility, retreive
a car that once belonged to Audrey, and begin their journey. While
this plot could have easily fallen into a slapstick or lighthearted
tale, it is so much more.
Jill Erickson
Laura Ford
REPORT FROM THE FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORT FUND
Finally, after well over a year we were able to meet in-person for our September board
meeting and everyone agreed was wonderful to do and see one another. While a
relatively quiet period, we were able over the Summer to provide funding for the library
to purchase canopies for the East Falmouth Library to hold their youth programs outside
in the Children’s Reading Garden. At our recent board meeting our guest speaker was
Jill Irving Bishop, Falmouth Senior Center Director. Jill provided an overview on the
new Senior Center, and board members brainstormed on how we might work with the
Center on special programs. As we get back to meeting and holding events in-person,
we look forward to funding new projects, and as always, we look forward to working
with The Friends of Falmouth Public Library on new funding opportunities. Thank you
and wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!
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Bob Ripley, Chair
Hepburn has a keen understanding of the aging process and what it
must be like to not be able to count on your grasp of a situation. The
two engage a young homeless man to drive them west and Lillian
alternately sees him as her son, her husband, or their new friend,
caretaker, and driver. Knowing she cannot rely on her memory she
writes in her notebook only to later question, who has been writing in my book?
The one very real question this book addresses is that of quality of life. In the facility
Lillian and Audrey are safe, but they are told what and when to eat, when to sleep, and
when to play bingo. Can we provide people with the freedom to live their lives as they
age and require care and protection? Perhaps a road trip with a homeless musician is out
of the question, but he provides Lillian and Audrey with the one thing they do not seem
to receive from the staff at the facilty or even from their families and that is respect and
appreciation for the unique individuals they are and the lives they have lived.
Flee, Fly, Flown is a quick read that leaves you with so much more to think about.
--Linda Collins
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�“POSTCARDS FROM FALMOUTH” , A LOCAL HISTORY PROJECT
Seems like it was just yesterday that the
Library kicked off Postcards from Falmouth, a
Library Services Technology Act grant that
enabled the Library to usher in new approaches
to how staff develops, manages, and shares
the Library ’s local history resources. The
primary goal of the effort is not only to create
an oral history based upon the Library ’s
extensive collection of historical postcards of
Falmouth, but to also build a digital archive to
preserve and provide access to such resources
for generations to come.
Although the
pandemic delayed the undertaking, the staff is delighted to resume work on the project.
Anna Lee, the grant assistant, is busy scheduling oral history recordings in the FCTV
studio again, and Barbara Kanellopoulis and Troy Clarkson continue to interview an array
of local oral historians. A work in progress between the staff at FCTV and FPL, after the
oral histories go through a post-production process, they are uploaded to the Library ’s
digital archives, along with the transcripts and other pertinent resources. To date, there
are eight, and they are available to view through the Library ’s website, just click on the
blue Digital Collections@Falmouth Public Library logo.
Also included in the first round of oral histories are two noted historians with deep ties
to Falmouth, who regretfully passed not long after the recordings:
Richard Kendall, a dedicated public servant who served in the MA House of Representatives
and as the Commonwealth’s Commissioner of Environmental Management, and who
remained an active part in town government, shares recollections of baseball games in
Falmouth Heights, from informal youth games to Cape League contenders.
Donald Fish, a direct descendant of the Hatch Family, shares several memories of growing
up in Falmouth, from the Hurricane of 1938 to the town’s celebration of the end of
WWII. In fact, Mr. Fish is interviewed by his niece, Carrie Aiken, a Library staff member,
and filmed by her son, Cameron.
Soon to be released oral histories include Rob Blomberg on the Woods Hole Library, Linda
Collins on Falmouth Public Library, Reverend Nell Fields on the Waquoit Congregational
Church, Charles McCaffrey on the West Falmouth Library, Mark Pearson on the College
Light Opera Company (formerly the West Falmouth Inn), Joel Peterson on the Dome
Restaurant, and Mark Schmidt on the Falmouth Historical Society.
The Library invites the public to share their memories of Falmouth inspired by the
postcards, too, by commenting in our digital archives, on the Library blog, or on the
Library ’s social media. Contact us for more information, or if you know a potential oral
historian: postcards@falmouthpubliclibrary.org or (508) 457-2555 (ext 2951).
A TRIBUTE TO MARILYN SANDBORN
Marilyn Sanborn, a true friend of the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library,
died on March 24, 2020 at the age of 93. Marilyn was a founding member
of the Friends and an active member of the organization until last year. She
served as president of the Friends, was the editor of the Friends Newsletter,
chaired the Programs Committee, and was a member of the Finance
Committee. During her career, Marilyn was a teacher and elementary school
librarian in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts before moving to
Falmouth with her husbandRaymond in 1986. She received a BA degree
from Brown University and MAs in Education and Library Science from the
State University of New York and Villanova University.
Because of her nearly three decades of dedication
supporting the Friends, the Friends Room in the lower level
of the main library has been officially named the Marilyn
Sanborn Friends Room.
AMAZON SALES
A b o u t ten years ago t wo s eas o n e d vo lu nte ers as ke d t h e Boa rd p erm i s s i on to s et u p
an A m azo n acco u nt fo r s o m e o f o u r s p e cial d o n ate d b o o ks . S om e of t h es e b ooks
we re p as s e d d own t h ro u gh ge n e rat io n s an d even t h o u gh t h e d on ors fel t torn a b ou t
giv in g u p t h e b o o ks to s ell, t h ey kn ew t h ey m u st d own s ize . Ot h er b ooks a re b ea u t i fu l
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tex t s , O ve r t h e years we h ave d evelo p e d a system o f id ent i f y i n g b ooks we t h i n k
will s e ll, list in g t h em o n o u r A m azo n acco u nt , an d f ilin g t h em on ou r s h el ves w h i l e
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Amazon
Bob Ripley
book review
book sale
COVID-19
Donald Fish
Falmouth Public Library Support Fund
Falmouth Senior Center
FFPL
FFPL newsletter
Flee Fly Flown
FPL Board of Trustees
FPL Board of Trustees Annual Report
FPL Director's Report
Janet Hepburn
Jenifer Alai
Jill Erickson
Jill Irving Bishop
John O. Brennan
Judith Fenwick
Kathie Mount
Kim DeWall
Laura Ford
Lenny Miele
Linda Collins
Lucy Helfrich
Marilyn Sanborn
Mary Tamucci
pandemic
Postcards from Falmouth
Richard Kendall
Undaunted
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Andy Sexton Trio
Black History Month
book review
book sale
card catalog
Donna Burgess
Dwelling Place
Elena Ferrante
Emily St. John Mandel
Erskine Clarke
FFPL
FFPL bylaws
FFPL election
FFPL newsletter
John Grisham
Joy of Learning
Kim DeWall
Kristin Hannah
Linda Collins
Marilyn Sanborn
Nancy English
Neapolitan Novels
Parenthood
Station Eleven
Sycamore Row
The Nightingale
tv review
volunteering
Yang Conley
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Alexander Hamilton
Betty Craig
book review
book sale
Christie Couch
Clipper Compact
Digital Commonwealth
digitization
Faire Goldstein
Falmouth public schools
FFPL
FFPL newsletter
FFPL Wish List
Hamilton
hydrangeas
Isabelle Mort
Joy of Learning
Kathleen Murray
Kim DeWall
Kris O'Conner
Lawrencian
Leslie Morrissey
Library Digital Archives
Marilyn Sanborn
Nancy English
Ron Chernow
volunteering
Yang Conley
yearbook
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
This has been a busy year for membership, with a flurry of activity toward the end of the
year. There were 30 new memberships registered during 2017 along with 170 renewals.
We currently have 438 family and individual memberships. We have been working to
increase our membership by making the Friends more visible in the Library and around
town. Please help by encouraging your friends and neighbors to join.
Thank you.
Mary Tamucci
Membership Chair
Newsletter
Friends of the
Falmouth Public Library
Spring 2018
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Hermann Room
A light lunch will be served.
Guest Speaker: Martha Speirs
Martha Speirs, who has led an adventurous life as an international library
consultant, will be the featured speaker at the meeting. As an “army brat” born
in Quincy, Massachusetts, Martha became a world traveler at a young age. She
attended elementary school in Florida and Germany; middle school in England;
grades 9, 10, and 11 in Great Falls, Montana; and her senior year in Paris,
France at the Paris American High School. As a library consultant, Martha
traveled the world advising foreign governments on how to design, organize,
and install new university libraries. For a quarter of a century, she shared her
expertise about libraries in Egypt, Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, and Nigeria. Her
lecture will discuss her experiences in these countries and their diverse cultures.
Spring Schedule 2018
Please See Details Inside
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�LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
FFPL Wish List : April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019
FFPL Board
President
Jane Hewit
Vice President
Lenny Miele
The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library By-laws state, “The objective
Treasurer
Rob Gillis
of the Friends shall be to support, enhance, and augment the Falmouth
Asst. Treasurer
Kris O’Connor
Public Library system.” We certainly do support the Library. Every year
Recording Sec’y
Shelby Allen
the Library presents us with a wish list for the following year. Next year’s
Member-at-large
Deb DeMello
list, totalling $47,430, includes such items as Museum Passes, Programs,
Member-at-large
Pam Britnell
Hello Friends,
and Databases. Please see page 7 for more detail on the Wish List. Our
support for the Library would not be possible without hard work by
Committee Chairs
many, many people. For example, the Holiday Book Sale was a big
success due to the many volunteers who helped throughout. Speaking of
Joy of Learning
Yang Conley
volunteers – we need volunteers to help with the Joy of Learning classes.
Programs
Marilyn Sanborn
A volunteer would choose one class to staff. The duties include taking
Book Sales
Christie Couch
attendance and copying handouts from the teacher if necessary. So, if
Book Sales
Willie Lochhead
you intend to take one of the classes, please consider volunteering. Don’t
Amazon
Nancy English
rule out volunteering because you might have to miss a class. We will
Book Nook
Pat Parker
have substitutes available. If you are interested, please get in touch with
Membership
Mary Tamucci
me or with Yang Conley.
Volunteers
Louise Jalowiec
Newsletter
Lenny Miele
Thanks for your participation in the Friends.
Marilyn Sanborn
Jane Hewitt
Jane Hewitt
Friends of the Falmouth Public Library
PO Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
508-457-2555, ext. 2918
NEWS FROM EAST FALMOUTH
Fixing a drainage and parking problem has morphed into an opportunity at the East Branch Library. The DPW was busy
last fall with their heavy equipment creating safer parking especially for handicapped users. After pavement has been laid
and the storm drains installed, what is left is a canvas where we are envisioning new landscaping. The Library Foundation
and the Trustees have spearheaded an effort to transform the grounds of the library. The Friends of the Library, the East
Falmouth Village Association and various Neighborhood Associations have offered support. The outside area of the
children’s room will be surrounded by a whimsical garden and story circle. This will be an area for outdoor programing.
We have been brainstorming with the Child Nutrition Outreach Coordinator at the Eastern MA Project Bread to lay the
groundwork to become a site for their Books and Bites program this summer. This is part of the Summer Food Service
Program (SFSP) which is a federally funded nutrition program that provides free meals to youth ages 18 and under when
school is not in session. At the East Falmouth Branch Library in addition to providing a site where kids can pick up a
nutritious lunch, we would be providing summer activities for them. We welcome community volunteers to make this
partnership a success. To help with the Books and Bites Summer Food Program, please contact Ryan at 548-6340. To
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help plan, plant and/or maintain a garden, please contact Meg at 548-6340. Meg Borden, East Branch Librarian
MUSEUM PASSES
Boston Children's
Buttonwood Park
Cape Cod Childrens
Heritage (2)
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
New Bedford Whaling
NE Aquarium
Plimoth Plantation
Roger Williams Zoo
PROGRAMS
Children
Movie License
Falmouth Reads Books
Refreshments
COLLECTIONS
Lynda.Com
Olive Software
McNaughton Express Books
FURNITURE/SHELVING UPGRADES
Arm Chairs (4)
Computer Chairs (3)
Slat Endcaps (6)
Display Holders
SUPPORT SYSTEMS/TECHNOLOGY
Technology Support
Scanner with Computer
iPad Replacements (2)
New Equipment
MEETING ROOM UPGRADES
Shades (6)
Table Skirts
MISCELLANEOUS
East Branch Reading Garden
Kitchen Cleaning Supplies for Sta
GRAND TOTAL: 47,430
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�TALKING BOOKS ON WCAI
Radio host Mindy Todd (left) and Jill Erickson
discuss their favorite books.
Once a month I have the great pleasure of talking about books
on the radio with Mindy Todd of WCAI, our cape and islands
NPR affiliate. What started as a one-time invitation in 2005 to
talk about books with Melanie Lauwers, then the book editor for
the Cape Cod Times, gradually turned into a monthly visit to
Woods Hole (where the station is located) on the last Wednesday
of every month at 9:00 a.m. Recently I counted up the number
of radio book shows I have done, and was astonished to discover
that I have talked about books for 115 shows! Our topics over
the years have ranged from politics to baseball to fairy tales to
maritime to the ever popular beach reads.
The process of getting ready for a book show often begins months before the actual show. Mindy and I will
think about possible topics, and then we have to decide who might be the best book talker to be on the air
for a particular topic. Once Melanie retired and moved to Florida, Mindy began to invite all sorts of people
to come on and talk books. We’ve enjoyed shows with local author Peter Abrahams, naturalist Dennis
Minsky, bookseller Vicky Titcomb, and Woods Hole librarian Jennifer Gaines to mention some of our
regulars. One of the interesting things about the show is that I never know what books the guest will be
bringing, and they never know what I will be bringing. Mindy and I are often as surprised as the listeners
as to what books end up being discussed. I always try to bring a book or two that might not be expected.
So, for example, when we talked about books having to do with transportation, I included Mary Poppins,
as Mary uses her umbrella to get around.
FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
When I began my new duties and moved into the director's office I found a wax
maquette, or sculpture, of a boy sitting on a rock reading. The head had come off but
someone had taken care to save it. I was very intrigued by this sculpture and interested in
preserving it for the library. In my research I found it had been done by Lloyd Lillie, the
famous sculptor who created our wonderful statue of Katharine Lee Bates. The sculpture
of the young boy reading was done in 1987 and has been safely stashed away in the director's closet for the past thirty years.
I contacted a foundry in Chelsea who, employing the lost wax method, could cast the
statue in bronze. They were confident that their wax artist could repair the damage and I
was particularly pleased to hear they had worked with Lloyd Lillie in the past. The library
is fortunate to have the Friends of the Library who support the library and the arts. Now
the bronze sculpture, Young Reader on Boulder, thanks to the Friends, can be enjoyed by
all who visit the Library for years to come.
Linda Collins,
Library Director
One of the most interesting things about the show is that it is usually done live, so that listeners can call in
or e-mail us while we are on the air. A live show is sort of scary, but also lots of fun. We never know who
will call or what book they might want to discuss. As we talk to them, we also try to write down the title
and author, so that by the afternoon we can post a full list of all the books that have been mentioned on the
library website. It certainly adds excitement to every show when we know that we will be live, although
every so often we have to pre-record a show, due to scheduling issues. Most recently, we took the show on
the road, and had the very exciting experience of broadcasting live from the WGBH studio at the Boston
Public Library. For that show we discussed books about libraries and librarians with Andrew Maloney, a
Boston Public Library librarian. If you’ve never listened to the book show before, I hope you’ll give it a try!
You can listen to it on WCAI at 90.1 FM or listen online at capeandislands.org. And if you have a book
topic you’d like us to consider, please send me an e-mail at jerickson@falmouthpubliclibrary.org with your
suggestion or just stop by the reference desk.
Jill Erickson, Head Reference Librarian
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�JOY OF LEARNING SPRING 2018 SCHEDULE
TUESDAYS 2:00–3:00 p.m. – APRIL 17, 24 – This will be a 2 session course. Hermann Room
Icebergs and Their Drift Into the North Atlantic Ocean
This talk will discuss the size and shape of icebergs and their origins, with emphasis on the West Greenland icebergs
which drift into the Atlantic shipping lanes. It includes the International iceberg patrol of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Attempts to destroy bergs are shown. Robertson Dinsmore retired from the Coast Guard in 1971. He was Director
of Operations and occasional captain of the research ships Atlantis II and Oceanus, retiring again in 2001. He served
as a consultant to the National Science Foundation and is currently the director of the U.S. Lighthouse Museum.
WEDNESDAYS 10:00–11:15 a.m. – APRIL 11, 18, 25 – This will be a 3 session course. Hermann Room
Exotic Campaigns: the struggle for the Kaiser’s African colonies in the First World War
For a number of reasons, the conquest of Germany’s African colonies was a vital component of the Allies’ grand
strategy. This course will cover the fighting in these little-known theaters of the First World War. It will also introduce some colorful leaders, Germany’s only undefeated WWI general, the longest naval engagement in history, and
the amazing flight of the Zeppelin L59. Michael McNaught earned BA and MA degrees in history at Oxford
University where he specialized in Military History and the Theory of War. An independent school teacher and
administrator for 44 years, he has lectured extensively at Falmouth Academy, the Falmouth Historical Society and
SPOTLIGHT ON TAMMY AMON
Tammy Amon, the Circulation Department Head at the Falmouth
Public Library, has been a welcome presence at the library since
1990. Over the past 28 years, she has worked under four library
directors, first processing overdue notices and working in registration her first three years before assuming her present position in
circulation. According to Tammy, she “enjoys seeing people and
books matched up at the circulation desk” and “is proud of the fact
that the town of Falmouth supports five libraries that share the
CLAMS system.” Tammy is a true Cape Cod native, having grown
up on Quissett Avenue in Woods Hole. Like her mother, grandmother, and great grandmother before her, she attended the Woods
Hole School and graduated from the old Lawrence High School in
downtown Falmouth. Her maternal grandfather was the legendary
Sam Cahoon who owned the successful Harborside Fish Market
conveniently located on the Great Harbor wharf abutting the railroad tracks servicing Woods Hole. Her
father was Homer P. Smith, the general manager of the Marine Biological Laboratory for nearly 40 years.
the Joy of Learning program since moving to Falmouth permanently in 2004.
THURSDAYS 1:00–2:00 p.m. – APRIL 19, 26, & FRIDAY, MAY 4 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Hermann Room
Does The U.S. Still Need A Navy?
An exploration of the role of the Navy in facing today’s security threats. Michael T. Corgan PhD. Associate Professor of International Relations, Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston Univ., Adjunct Faculty, Univ. of Iceland.
Assoc. Faculty, Univ. of Lapland.
FRIDAYS 10:30–11:30 a.m. – APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27 – Hermann Room
The Portuguese In Falmouth – Updated and revised.
Session 1: Portugal, the Azores and First Wave. Session 2: Immigrants and Outcasts, Second Wave. Session 3: Immigration Restriction and Assimilation. Session 4: The Third Wave to Present day. Lewis A. White worked at M.I.T.’s
Synchronic Lab and NASA’s Electronic Research Center. He completed graduate work at Worcester Polytech and
taught computer technology at Poly Tech. and at Hesser College.
As a senior in high school, Tammy began working the first of four summers at the Marine Biological Laboratory Library printing articles that people requested for their research and delivering books to the college
classes that were being taught at the MBL. She was fascinated by the students who were “passionate about
squid” and whose research might possibly contribute to the improvement of vision or the curing of diseases.
Tammy recalls that when she went away to Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire and the University
of Missouri to pursue library courses her friends would refer to her hometown as “bug hunterville.”
When Tammy returned from Missouri, she met her husband Douglas, fittingly, in a library in Cambridge
while she was working in the Economic Development Department Library at Harvard University. They
eventually moved to Woods Hole to raise their son Tyler and their daughter Hannah. For 20 years, Doug
managed the Oak Grove Cemetery in Falmouth before assuming the management of the Church of the
Messiah Cemetery in Woods Hole for the past seven years. And in 2013 when Tammy’s mother died at 95,
she and Doug moved back to her childhood home on Quissett Avenue where Tammy looks forward to
sharing family memories with her five granddaughters.
To Register: send your selections with your name, address, phone number and e-mail to
Joy of Learning, P.O. Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
Name____________________________________________Address__________________________
Phone_______________
e-mail___________________________
I wish to enroll in the following course or courses:
Icebergs______
Exotic Campaigns__________
Navy_________
Portuguese_____
I would like to volunteer to help with the following course________________________
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Tammy credits Mrs. Helen Gray, a former head librarian at the Woods Hole Library, as her role model for
becoming a librarian and understanding how central a library is to all our lives. As Tammy notes, she “was
a wonderful influence in helping me to appreciate the importance of a kind library setting within our community.” Of course, the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library know how kind, generous, and supportive
Tammy has been to our library community. She has stated that the “Friends have allowed us to be a first
rate library. They support our needs, services, programs, and supplementary finances. We are a better place
because of the Friends.” Likewise, the library is a better place because of Tammy Amon.
All courses are free and open to the library community.
Lenny Miele, Friends VP
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East Falmouth Library
FFPL
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Joy of Learning
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Martha Speirs
Mary Tamucci
Meg Borden
Mindy Todd
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HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
Member Preview
Friday,
November 30
02 pm – 7 pm
Opening Day
Saturday, December 1
10 am – 4 pm
Day 2
Sunday,
December 2
01 pm – 4 pm
Day 3
Monday, December 3
10 am – 4 pm
Closing Day
Tuesday, December 4
02 pm – 8 pm
Newsletter
Friends of the
Falmouth Public Library
Fall 2018
FRIENDS’
BOOK
SALE
Fun for
all ages!
Long time Friends' supporter Jim Manning and
his granddaughter, Cecelia Wolf
Fall Schedule 2018
Please See Details Inside
Details Inside!
�LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello Friends,
Well, we pulled off another successful Summer Book Sale and work
has already started to prepare for next year’s sale. There were nearly
100 individual volunteers who worked at the sale. There are about
twenty volunteers in the Friends’ room year-round, sorting, pricing,
and packing books. All of this hard work pays off, enabling us to give
generously to the Library. Also, the Book Sale has become a tradition
for residents of and visitors to Falmouth. Many people come every
year to stock up on books, CDs, and DVDs. The positive comments
that customers make have helped us realize that we are giving something really worthwhile to the community as well as to the Library.
Thanks for being Friends!
Jane Hewitt
BOOK SALE PHOTOS
FFPL Board
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Recording Sec’y
Member-at-large
Member-at-large
Jane Hewitt
Lenny Miele
Rob Gillis
Mary Tamucci
Shelby Allen
Christie Couch
Pam Britnell
Committee Chairs
Joy of Learning
Programs
Book Sales
Book Sales
Book Sales
Amazon
Book Nook
Membership
Publicity
Newsletter
Yang Conley
Marilyn Sanborn
Deb DeMello
Willie Lochhead
Edwina Yee
Nancy English
Pat Parker
Mary Tamucci
Dave Durfey
Lenny Miele
Marilyn Sanborn
Jane Hewitt
Friends of the Falmouth Public Library
PO Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
508-457-2555, ext. 2918
NEWS FROM NORTH FALMOUTH
The North Falmouth Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. except for July and August.
The participants choose the book for the next month ensuring a wide range of interests in the book selection and
discussion. This fall brings Nursery Rhyme Time and Pre-School Story Time on Wednesday mornings. This past
summer brought Candy Land to the branch.... on the ceiling. All ages enjoyed playing the game and checking out
books on candy and other subjects!
Laurie McNee, Branch Librarian
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�GETTING TO KNOW THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
JOY OF LEARNING FALL 2018 SCHEDULE
Linda Collins, the Director of the Falmouth Public Library, has a lithograph of Liverpool, England on her office wall, a nostalgic reminder of
the city where she was born. When Linda was just five-years-old, her
family emigrated to Canada; and six months later she and the family
moved to the United States when her father was hired by Stone and
Webster to be a structural engineer. The family first lived in Newton
and Ashland before settling in Framingham, where Linda graduated
from high school. She attended the University of Massachusetts for a
year and a half before moving to Kentucky with her husband John who
was pursuing a graduate degree. After living a few years in West
Virginia, Linda and John moved to Foxborough when John became a
librarian at Boston University. They bought a small farm in Foxborough
where they lived for 27 years with dogs, horses, and their two children
Dylan and Hannah. During the 1980s, Linda obtained an undergraduate degree in accounting and business
management from Leslie College and worked as a Circulation Manager at Wheaton College in Norton. It
was at this time she recalls that “I had found my place.” She knew she wanted to have a career as a librarian
and enrolled in a Masters program at the University of Rhode Island. As avid runners and boaters, Linda and
John bought a Falmouth cottage in 1998. “It was important to have a Falmouth address,” Linda notes, “to
guarantee a number in the Falmouth road race. And we love being on the water and spending time on
Martha’s Vineyard.” For the record, John has run the race 19 times and Linda has run it 22 times.
SHORT STORIES OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American author of the 19th century and a major contributor to what became
known as the American Renaissance period of our literature. While his most famous works are his two novels
-- The Scarlet Letter and The House Of The Seven Gables -- he started with short stories in Twice Told
Tales and in these tales established many of his most important themes. He is closely identified with Salem,
Massachusetts – which just happens to be the birthplace and early home of your discussion leader, perhaps
accounting for the affinity I feel for Hawthorne. DAVID WEBB, BA in English, Wesleyan, MA & M
Philosophy, Columbia, concentrating on 19th century American Literature.
When John obtained his doctorate at Boston University, he became the Library Director of the Graduate
School of Education at Harvard University and Linda was hired to work at Harvard’s undergraduate Lamont
Library. They purchased a condominium in Harvard Square, which they owned from 2005 to 2016. Linda
says,“It was fun to have the city experience, as was living on the farm, but my heart was on the Cape.” When
she was offered an early retirement in 2012, she was able to move to the Cape and accept the job as assistant
director at the Falmouth Public Library, becoming the director in 2017 when Leslie Morrissey retired in
2016. “If I had known how much fun public libraries were compared to academia, I would have worked in
them years ago. There is more freedom working in a public library and the groups are much more diverse.”
WEDNESDAYS 10:30 – 12:00 October 3, 10, 17, 24 Bay Room
Note: On Wednesdays the Library opens at 1:00 p.m. Entry will be through the Meeting Room doors.
SHAKESPEARE AND OPERA
We will examine three operas based on Shakespeare’s plays. Two are tragedies: Otello by Giuseppe Verdi
and Romeo and Juliet by Charles Gounod. The third is Falstaff, Verdi’s only comic opera and his last,
composed when he was eighty. We will look at how these composers adapted Shakespeare’s words to
musical needs, usually by dramatically shortening them. LOUISE ADLER PhD in Microbiology and
Immunology. Music and especially opera has been a life long avocation and passionate pursuit.
WEDNESDAYS 2:00 – 3:30 October 3, 10, 17, 24 Bay Room
All courses are free and open to the library community.
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To Register: fill out the form below and send to
Joy of Learning, P.O. Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
Name:_______________________________________________Phone:______________________________
Linda believes the library should be open to everyone in the community, a gathering place for public conversation and culture. For her, the best parts of our enlarged library are the popular, well-equipped meeting
rooms and the available wall space throughout the library to display the works of local artists. As many
people know, Linda is an accomplished artist and a member of the Falmouth Artists’ Guild. She has taken
portraiture classes in Cambridge, art classes with local artist Hillary Osborne, and art workshops at the
prestigious Landgrove Inn in Vermont for the past four years. The Falmouth community and the Friends of
the Falmouth Public Library are fortunate to have Linda as its Library Director. She is a talented, methodical
administrator who always goes out of her way to help and to support the goals of the library and the varied
activities of the Friends. She is a valued town leader and “friend” to many of us.
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Lenny Miele, Friends Vice President
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________________
I wish to enroll in the following course(s):
Hawthorne ______________________ Shakespeare and Opera __________________________
I would like to volunteer to help with the following course _____________________
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�NEWS FROM EAST FALMOUTH
SUMMER IN FALMOUTH
This summer is the first time the East Falmouth Library participated in Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education and Project Bread’s “Summer Eats” program, and it has
been a success. Thanks to our sponsor, the Cape Cod YMCA, the
East Falmouth Library has served 320 meals to kids over the
course of the summer. This year’s summer reading program theme
is “Libraries Rock”, so we kicked off our Summer Eats program
with a visit from Falmouth’s own local rock band Crooked Coast.
The kick-off had a total of 137 in attendance with 50 meals served to children. We’ve served meals every
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with a different program paired with the Summer Eats program each day.
On Mondays there have been different performers to provide entertainment for our diners. On Tuesdays, the
Falmouth Public Library’s Donna Skinner from the children’s room has been telling stories, singing songs,
and doing some puppeteering, and on Wednesdays the staff of the East Falmouth Library has been providing
drop in crafts and games. Along with the programs, the YMCA has provided a prize box each week for the
lucky “luncher” who ends up with a YMCA sticker on his lunch bag. For those who did not receive a sticker,
lunchers were given free books donated by the Friends of the Falmouth Public Library. The reaction from the
children and community can be summed up with one word: gratitude. We hope to continue this program
every summer for many years to come, as well as continue to reach out to more families who would not only
benefit from the Summers Eats program, but also from the services the library provides year-round.
Summer in Falmouth requires a few adjustments to our daily routines. To manage the increased traffic on
route 28, I leave home a bit earlier and drive along the beach road. Seeing the ocean in all its various complexions is a reminder of why we choose to live here, and why we have so many visitors. The sheer number
of visitors requires us to slow down and in slowing down, we smell the roses… and the ocean. Yes, it may be
hard to find parking or an empty seat in a restaurant but this is a small price to pay. Come to the library. We
have added extra seating in the lower level with tables where you are welcome to bring your coffee and a
snack to enjoy. The Library’s Express collection insures that copies of the latest fiction titles will be available
for you. We have a broad collection of DVDs, from the latest releases to more esoteric titles or foreign films.
When the town of Falmouth is hopping with summer visitors, you can always escape to the library!
Due to the diligent efforts of the Department of Public Works there is a new driveway, parking area, and
sidewalk. There is an outdoor area with plenty of seating for programs. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s
Office Community Service Work Crew provided the labor for building the benches. Special thanks and
appreciation to Joe Netto, Bob Ripley, Directors of FPL Support Fund, Friends, & Trustees. There will be a
Sunset Gathering at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th to celebrate the community project – light
refreshments served. Ryan Carey and our new library assistant, Gus Aslanian, are our dynamic duo. They
have been tasked with providing more opportunities for youth programming at the branch. In addition, the
duo will be assisting patrons with eBooks and a myriad of computer tasks. Meg Borden, Branch Librarian
Linda Collins, Director
HISTORY OF THE NORTH BRANCH
The North Falmouth Branch Library has an
interesting history. The building itself spent five
days traveling seven miles down Route 151 from
Otis Air Force Base to its current location. The
journey began on December 17, 1959. The first
day’s progress was halted by a flat tire. The second
day was slow as electrical wires were lifted and
tree branches removed. On the third day rain
prevented further progress and the building sat at
the four corners. Sunday was the crew’s day of rest. Finally on Monday, although slowed by the removal of a
large stump, the former barracks finally arrived at Nye’s Park. A request to accept the building was deferred
at the March 1960 Town Meeting, but accepted in March of 1961. A vote to approve funding for repairs and
improvements did not come until a year later. In the spring of 1964, the Town of Falmouth transferred
control of the building from the Parks Committee to the Trustees of the Falmouth Public Library and plans
were drawn to convert the former barracks into a library. Fifty-four years later the Trustees are considering a
plan to better serve the North Falmouth community with a new building that would offer meeting space as
well as improved library services. While the plans have been drawn, the community must again wait. The
next MBLC Construction Grant round is a few years away. Woodpeckers have drilled holes in its sides and
the wind finds its way through the windows, but we hope the old barracks will stand for a few more years!
Linda Collins, Director
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book sale
East Falmouth Library
FFPL
FFPL newsletter
Jane Hewitt
Joy of Learning
Laurie McNee
Lenny Miele
Linda Collins
Meg Borden
North Falmouth Library
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SUMMER BOOK SALE
Set Up Day
Wednesday,
July 3
9:30 – finished
Day One
Thursday,
July 4
10 – 4
Day Two
Friday,
July 5
10 – 6
Day Three
Saturday,
July 6
10 – 6
Day Four
Sunday,
July 7
10 – 4
Day Five
Monday,
July 8
10 – 4
Day Six
Tuesday,
July 9
10 – 12
If you would like to volunteer for the
sale, please email Deb DeMello at
friends@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Newsletter
Friends of the
Falmouth Public library
Spring 2019
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Hermann Room
A light lunch will be served.
Guest Speaker:Dorothy Leone
Mrs. Leone, a resident of Brewster, has written an
historical novel about Alfred Crosby, a Brewster
native who had a successful and varied business
career and returned to Cape Cod to build the
Crosby Mansion. Mrs. Leone will talk about writing
her book and about the restoration of the mansion.
Spring Schedule 2019
Please See Details Inside
Details Inside!
�LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello Friends,
Did you know that the revenue from the Holiday Book Sale has
increased every year for the past several years? Money from the
Holiday Sale and the Summer Sale allows us to give generously to
the Library. For the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019, the Library
has requested approximately $45,000 from the Friends. That
amount will pay for audio-visual items, museum passes, children’s
programs, new technology, and many other items. We would not
be able to fund library requests without hours of hard work by
many volunteers. We say a big “Thank You” to all.
Another big “Thank You” to Yang Conley for all she has done on
behalf of the Friends. Yang has served as the President of the
Friends and also as the Chair of the Joy of Learning Program since
2003. That’s fifteen years organizing and running six to eight
programs a year. Yang has decided to retire from the JOL program
and the Library has offered to continue her work so that the
program will continue. I look forward to seeing many of you at the
Annual Meeting.
Jane Hewitt
FFPL Board
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Recording Sec’y
Member-at-large
Member-at-large
Jane Hewitt
Lenny Miele
Rob Gillis
Mary Tamucci
Shelby Allen
Christie Couch
Pam Britnell
Committee Chairs
Programs
Book Sales
Book Sales
Book Sales
Amazon
Book Nook
Membership
Publicity
Newsletter
Marilyn Sanborn
Deb DeMello
Willie Lochhead
Edwina Yee
Nancy English
Pat Parker
Mary Tamucci
Dave Durfey
Lenny Miele
Marilyn Sanborn
Jane Hewitt
Friends of the Falmouth Public Library
PO Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
508-457-2555, ext. 2918
YANG’S FILM REVIEW: THE OLD MAN & THE GUN
Supposedly Robert Redford’s last film: Danny Glover and Tom Waits join
Robert Redford to make up the “Over the Hill Gang” of elderly, genial bank
robbers. Robert Redford is the leader of the gang and he has been in and out
of jail since the age of 15. Robbing banks, occasionally being apprehended,
incarcerated, and then escaping from prison is a way of life for Redford’s character, Forrest Tucker. Love of the game, not riches, is the goal. The gang lives
modestly, dines in diners and inexpensive restaurants, and drives modest cars.
After a robbery the victims, rather than feeling violated, seem to feel they have
had a pleasant encounter. Casey Affleck plays a policeman determined to
catch the gang and Sissy Spacek provides the love interest. The characters are
charming and the movie is a pleasant bit of fluff and nostalgia.
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Yang Conley
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens
This novel is a tender coming of age story whose often lyrical prose pays tribute to
the wonders and mysteries of the natural world. It is in this world that "Marsh
Girl" Kaya Clark, abandoned by her family, survives alone for years among the
gulls and the land's hidden mysteries. When, as a young adult, Kaya pursues
human contact in the surrounding community, she encounters rejection, curiosity
and amazement as well as love. She learns to read and her many talents flourish.
There is also a surprising and mysterious murder at the heart of her story. The book
is a tale about a strong, sensitive and intelligent woman who was bonded to her
planet as few are. It’s an inspiring read. Joan Power
THE OLD MAN by Thomas Perry
I have long been an avid reader of crime novels and thrillers. One master I wish
were better known is Thomas Perry. He has been publishing longer than megastars
Michael Connelly, Lee Child, and Jeffery Deaver and almost as long as amazingly
prolific Jonathan Kellerman. Perry’s first The Butcher’s Boy (1982) won an Edgar
Award for the best first mystery novel. He has now written 26 (one per year). Best
known are his six Jane Whitefield novels, but many of his standalone thrillers are
equally fine. My current favorite is his deliciously inventive story about Dan Chase,
a former Army Intelligence officer living quietly in Vermont under an assumed
name. One day strangers come calling looking to find the $20 million that Chase
supposedly delivered some 35 years ago to bribe a Libyan warlord. Chase knew this day would come and
made elaborate plans to stay hidden. How he manages to escape and turn the tables on his pursuers while
protecting his daughter and folks he meets along the way is great suspenseful fun. Not many thrillers feature
“senior” protagonists who use their brain, not brawn, to outwit and flummox their enemies. Highly recommended though I’m not sure if spry 60-year-olds deserve to be labelled “old”. Thomas Jewell
IDAHO by Emily Ruskovich
Readers might want to check out a book from our very own library named
IDAHO by Emily Ruskovich. It is her debut novel, and it is all about murder and
madness. It came out in 2017 and has gotten excellent reviews. On the way to
telling her story, she gives vivid descriptions of life in that State. It’s a mysterious
tale that will leave you with many questions. “She allows her characters deep and
active imaginations, imbuing them with dignity and humanity.” Ms. Ruskovich is
presently a member of the Boise State University Creative Writing Program. Critics are looking forward to a sequel. Gregory Gillis
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�TRIBUTE TO KATHLEEN MURRAY
This program, while still sponsored by the Friends, is now being administered by the Reference Department.
Kathleen (Kathy) Murray passed away on
November 18, 2018, a sad loss for the Friends
of the Falmouth Public Library and the entire
library system in Falmouth. Although Kathy
served as a library trustee for the past 15 years,
she was a devoted member of the Friends who
sorted and priced books in the book room
every week and manned the annual book sale
hours at a time. We honor Kathy’s memory and
her service as president of the Friends for three
years during the early years of the organization.
Lenny Miele, Friends VP
To register, please call the Reference Dept. at Falmouth Public Library, 508-457-2555 x 7, register online at
falmouthpubliclibrary.org/register, or stop by the reference desk.
The Little Prince – in English
Mondays April 1, 8, 15, 29 from 10-11 a.m. (no class on Patriots Day April 22)
The discussion will be led in English by Joanne Holcomb, retired English teacher of 35 years and
English/language arts department head of over seven years at Falmouth High School. Through shared
inquiry, participants will explore ideas, meaning, and themes presented in The Little Prince with a focus on
Saint-Exupéry's style, and how that style reveals the social concerns of his day and of today. Please read
chapters 1-7 of the Richard Howard translation (2000) before the first meeting. Books will be available at
the reference desk for participants to pick up. Registration is required.
Nancy English, Kathy Murray, and Avis Grosslein in 2010.
BOOK REVIEWS
HOW TO WRITE AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NOVEL by Alexander Chee
Somehow I had missed Alexander Chee's novels, but this book caught my eye,
perhaps because I spend a surprising amount of time having discussions about the
differences between fiction and non-fiction and biographies and memoirs. This
collection of essays is indeed autobiographical and much of it is about writing, but
also about gardening, tarot cards, family relations, Annie Dillard, and catering, to
name but a few topics covered. I especially liked his essay called "100 Things About
Writing a Novel" which begins with "Sometimes music is needed." Chee's writing
is beautiful, and now I want to read his novel Queen of the Night, about Paris and
the opera in 1882. Jill Erickson
THE HIKE by Drew Magary
If you enjoy fiction that you can relate to, a story line that you might have experienced, or if you appreciate a logical, coherent, flowing style, then this may not be
the book for you. Many reviews of The Hike begin with the question, “what the
heck did I just read?” The basic premise has a businessman heading out for a short
hike in the woods behind his hotel. It all gets very strange from there on in. This
book is more suited for those who are comfortable with a flight of fancy, who do
not need everything to make immediate sense, and who appreciate an allegorical
message or two. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful, wacky book. Stay on the
path for a solid and very satisfying ending. Linda Collins
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JOY OF LEARNING SPRING 2019 SCHEDULE
Le Petit Prince – in French
Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 3-4 p.m.
Falmouth High School French language teacher, Susan Schmidt, will lead the discussion in the book's
native French language. The ability to read and speak in French at about a late high school or early college
level is necessary to take part in this discussion. Books and a vocabulary list will be available at the reference
desk for participants to pick up. Please read chapters 1-9 before the first meeting. Registration is required.
Buddhism: History, Theory, and Practice
Thursdays April 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1-2 p.m.
This class is taught by James W. Kershner of Cummaquid. It will cover the history, theory, and practice of
Buddhism and will include a slide show based on his recent tour of major sites in the life of the Buddha in
India. James is an ordained Buddhist leader and founder of the Cape Sangha. He first began studying Buddhism and practicing meditation in the 1960s. In 1997 he founded the Cape Sangha, a Buddhist meditation group on Cape Cod. In 2002 he was ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh as a member of the Order of
Interbeing. He is also a writer, a former newspaper editor, and a retired professor at Cape Cod Community
College. Registration is requested.
Philosophy and Film
Tuesdays April 2, 9, 16, 23 at 1 p.m.
This class is taught by Tom Gotsill of West Harwich. Tom is a retired teacher of American literature,
philosophy, and humanities. He is also an active playwright and columnist for the Cape Cod Times. In this
course we will explore some essential ideas in philosophy and ethics, ideas that might help us answer the
big questions such as “What is a good life?” and “How should I live?” We will view two classic American
films that illustrate the ideas we explore, Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and High Noon (1952). On
weeks 1 & 2, we will have a 90-minute lecture to introduce the upcoming film. On weeks 3 & 4, class will
meet for 3 hours to include viewing of the film, and then a discussion. Registration is requested.
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�GETTING TO KNOW JENNIFER WOODWARD
Jennifer Woodward became the assistant director of the
Falmouth Public Library in September, 2017. She replaced
Linda Collins, who became the director of the library
when Leslie Morrissey retired from that position. Jennifer
is an energetic member of the library staff who has been
totally supportive of our Friends activities. As a child,
Jennifer lived in Winthrop, MA through the first grade,
moving to the Manomet section of Plymouth where she
attended school through the sixth grade. When the family
relocated to West Plymouth, Jennifer went to the 10th and
11th grades at Sacred Heart High School in Kingston and
Plymouth-Carver High School. Just before her senior year,
the family moved again to Sandwich where she graduated
from Sandwich High School.
AUTHOR DONATES BOOKS
For the second time, famed historian Nathaniel Philbrick has donated books to the Falmouth Public
Library. On January 12, 2019, Mr. Philbrick and his wife Melissa transported 64 boxes of books from their
home on Nantucket Island to the main library where members of the Friends helped them unload the books
that Mr. Philbrick had recently used as research materials. After the books are sorted and priced, they will be
featured at this summer’s annual book sale in July. Nathaniel Philbrick won the 2000 National Book Award
for Nonfiction for his maritime history In the Heart of the Sea. In 2007, he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his
narrative Mayflower which chronicles the early history of the Pilgrims and their arrival on Cape Cod.
Lenny Miele, Friends VP
Jennifer attended Framingham State College, receiving her degree as an English major. Following graduation, she worked in retail sales at CVS for four years before getting her first library job at the Wellesley Free
Library. When she had her daughter Abigail, who is now 25 and a graduate student at Simmons, she was
hired by the Shrewsbury Free Library, where she worked for seven years. With an offer of more money,
Jennifer took a contract job with Infotrieve in Cambridge, a document delivery company. Two years later
she accepted a job with the Genzyme Library in Cambridge, a global library where, for nine years, she
digitized science articles that she would distribute to different departments all over the world. During her
employment at Genzyme, Jennifer obtained her graduate degree in library science.
The mill town of Northbridge, MA hired Jennifer as the library director of the Whitinsville Social Library
where she worked as the only full-time employee for five years. While working in the western part of the
state, she served as vice president and president of the CWMARS, the central western Massachusetts library
network. It was from this position that Jennifer initially applied for the position of library director in
Falmouth when Leslie Morrisey retired. As fate would have it, Linda Collins became the director, but Jennifer was eventually offered the position of assistant director.
Jennifer has moved to Bourne with her husband Brian. She says she is passionate about cooking and loves to
read cozy, small-town mysteries and graphic novels. She is pleased to be near her parents, who also live in
Bourne, and she is especially proud of her daughter Abigail who will receive a dual degree in children’s literature and library science in May.
Lenny Miele, Friends VP
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Nathaniel Philbrick (center) joins the book room
volunteers who accepted his book donations.
EAST FALMOUTH BRANCH NEWS
Renew, refresh, innovate... At the branch library you will find the interior walls freshly painted by the town
custodians and a new circulation desk has been ordered courtesy of the Friends. Library materials and furniture have been rearranged to ease customer access. One innovation that we launched in the fall is Curbside
Pick-up/Drop off service. There is still time to try this service before we discontinue it for the summer. The
Fact and Fiction Book Discussion group continues to meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
The attendance at this drop-in group has really blossomed recently. The main library children’s librarians
have been providing lively programs for children at the branches. We are looking forward to participating
in the Summer Eats program again. Project Bread Child Nutrition Outreach, Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education and the Cape Cod YMCA sponsor Summer Eats. The Friends provide
funds for engaging entertainment at our site.
Meg Borden, Branch Librarian
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2019
Alexander Chee
book review
book sale
Delia Owens
Dorothy Leone
Drew Magary
East Falmouth Library
Emily Ruskovich
FFPL
FFPL election
FFPL newsletter
film review
Gregory Gillis
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
IDAHO (book)
Jane Hewitt
Jennifer Woodward
Jill Erickson
Joan Power
Joy of Learning
Kathleen Murray
Lenny Miele
Linda Collins
Meg Borden
Nathaniel Philbrick
The Hike
The Old Man
The Old Man & the Gun
Thomas Jewell
Thomas Perry
Where the Crawdads Sing
Yang Conley
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HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
Member Preview
Friday,
December 6
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Opening Day
Saturday, December 7
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Day 2
Sunday,
December 8
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Day 3
Monday, December 9
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closing Day
Tuesday,
11 p.m. – 8 p.m.
December 10
Newsletter
Friends of the
Falmouth Public Library
Fall 2019
SUMMER BOOK SALE
PHOTOS BY PAUL DREYER
If you would like to volunteer at the Sale, please call
Deb DeMello at 508-457-2555, ext. 2918.
Fall Schedule 2019
Please See Details Inside
Details Inside!
�LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Summer Book Sale on the Library lawn was a whopping success
this year, thanks to the efforts of our Book Sale team led by Deb
DeMello. A special thank you to Edwina Yee, Deborah Winograd,
and Dale Green, whose willingness to step in went above and beyond.
Our sale would not happen if it were not for the persistent efforts of
our Book Room team and the more than a hundred volunteers who
generously donate time and talent. Whether you were there as a
worker or as a customer, all contributions are deeply appreciated.
One highlight of this year’s sale was the presence of the Book Bike.
Thank you to the Librarians who took turns spending time with our
patrons. With the summer event behind us, the Book Sale team has
already turned its attention to the Christmas Sale, details of which are
found later in this Newsletter. Many people have expressed interest in
helping with the book sales or in other ways. Once the summer activities settle a bit someone will be contacting you via email or phone to
let you know where help is needed. We’ll especially be looking for
people who may be interested in sorting, pricing and/or packing
books with us in the Book Room. Please remember to let us know of
changes to your home address or your email. If you travel in the
winter and prefer to receive communications from the Friends via
email please let us know. Friends of Falmouth Public Library can be
reached at friends@falmouthpubliclibrary.org. I can be reached at
mtamucci@outlook.com. Happy Reading!
JOY OF LEARNING FALL 2019 SCHEDULE
FFPL Board
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Recording Sec’y
Member-at-large
Member-at-large
Mary Tamucci
Lenny Miele
Rob Gillis
Mary Tamucci
Deb Winograd
Christie Couch
Edwina Yee
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Mondays, October 7, 21, 28 & November 4, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
There will be no class on Columbus Day, October 14. The library is closed.
Through shared inquiry participants will explore the ideas, meaning, and themes presented in Fahrenheit 451.
Committee Chairs
Programs
Book Sales
Book Sales
Book Sales
Amazon
Book Nook
Membership
Publicity
Newsletter
This program, while still sponsored by the Friends, is now being administered by the Reference
Dept. To register, please call the Reference Dept. at Falmouth Public Library, 508-457-2555 x 7,
register online at falmouthpubliclibrary.org/register, or stop by the reference desk.
We will focus on the context under which Bradbury wrote the novel including Nazi book burning, the McCarMarilyn Sanborn
Deb DeMello
Willie Lochhead
Edwina Yee
Nancy English
Pat Parker
Deb DeMello
Dave Durfey
Lenny Miele
Marilyn Sanborn
Jane Hewitt
thy era, the House Un-American Activities Committee; and Bradbury’s concerns about how mass media may
reduce the interest in literature. Format: discussion of assigned readings in a complimentary copy of the book.
Discussion Leader: Joanne Holcomb.
Lifestyle and Brain Health
Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
This series of discussions will focus on how lifestyle influences our brains and its functions, including learning,
memory, and mood. Topics will include stress, sleep, exercise, and social interactions. Some basic introductory
concepts in brain science will be presented; no background is necessary. Format: presentation and discussion.
Discussion Leader: Michael Zigmond.
Short Story Selections: Alice Munro
Friends of the Falmouth Public Library
PO Box 480, Falmouth, MA 02541
508-457-2555, ext. 2918
Mary Tamucci
Wednesdays, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be no class on October 9.
Through shared inquiry and discussion, participants will explore selected stories in Alice Munro’s short story
collection, Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage (2001). Format: discussion of assigned readings
in a complimentary copy of the book. Discussion Leader: David Webb.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Quaker Roots of Colonial Falmouth
Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Class begins the second Wednesday of the month.
Learn about the Quakers and the founding of Falmouth, their influences on the colonial town, and tales of
The Friends are looking for volunteers to help in the book donation room at the main library. Compensation: all the
good conversation and laughter you can handle. Benefits: meeting some new soon-to-be friends and getting the first
look at books being donated! If you can work 2-3 hours, a couple of times per month, this is the place to be.
settlers and their influences through the Civil War. Format: lectures with slides. Lecturers: Abigail Reynolds and
David Young.
Korea: 1950 – Today: America’s Forgotten (and Longest) War
OPENINGS
Sorters – receiving and sorting incoming donations
Box handlers – moving boxes of sorted books to the warehouse
Pricing and Packing – looking up book values and packing them for future sales
Thursdays October 10, 17, 24 & 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This course will trace the origins of the Korean War as a proxy war between the USA, with United Nations
support, and the Soviet Union and China. Major emphasis will be on the fighting during 1950 and 1951, the
Inchon landings, and General MacArthur's disastrous decision to pursue the North Korean army to the Yalu
River, bringing the Chinese into the war, and ultimately leading to a deadly strategic stalemate only ended by
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CONTACT US
Email: friends@falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 508-457-2555 ext. 2918
the 1953 armistice. Recent developments in the relationship between the USA and North Korea will also be
discussed. Format: lectures with slides. Lecturer: Michael McNaught.
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�EAST BRANCH LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY STATUES
The East branch will host children’s events Monday through
Wednesday starting September 16. In addition to the FPL
Youth Services sponsored story time, the Coalition for Children will offer language inspired programs two mornings a
week. This follows another successful Summer Eats Program
where we were able to offer entertainment three days per
week. Thanks to Falmouth Fiddlers and Crooked Coast for
volunteering to perform. Friends’ donations supported seven
events ranging from a “Bully Education and Magic Show” to
“Rainforest Reptiles.” To say the children were engaged at the
library during the summer would have been an understatement. The Youth Services staff at the main library
provided support for the Summer Reading program and the Coalition for Children offered a weekly event. The
Fact & Fiction Book Discussion group has a robust following. With support from the Friends I was able to
order extra copies of the English translation of Chiquinho: a novel of Cabo Verde by Baltazar Lopes. Other
groups may be interested in borrowing multiple copies of this title to explore our local Cabo Verde (Cape
Verdean) heritage. If you have not visited the branch lately, please do, since you will be surprised at the new
furnishings inside and the landscaping on the outside. You might just be tempted to sit on the sofa overlooking
Mill Pond, open a book, and stay awhile.
The library has acquired many statues and paintings through the years that often go unnoticed by library patrons.
Three sculpted works, in particular, were generous gifts to the library and deserve special attention.
KATHARINE LEE BATES STATUE
The Falmouth Historical Society celebrated the 160th birthday of Katharine Lee Bates
on August 12 on the grounds of the Falmouth Public Library. Central to this occasion
was the statue of Katharine Lee Bates that stands on the front lawn of the library. This
statue was commissioned by the trustees of the library in 1984 to celebrate the tercentennial of the town of Falmouth. Sculptor Lloyd Lillie, a professor at Boston University,
created the nearly life-sized bronze statue of Katharine Lee Bates, which is just over six
feet high and weighs 1,000 pounds. She is portrayed on Pikes Peak in Colorado at the
moment she was inspired to write “America the Beautiful” in 1893. The granite base of
the statue weighs four and a half tons and represents the mountains above the timber
line. Katharine Lee Bates is wearing hiking boots, carries a straw hat in her right hand, reaches for an outcrop of
rock with her left hand, and is adorned with her ever-present pince nez eyeglasses. Lloyd Lillie used poetic license
to make Katharine appear thinner than she really was. Katharine often joked about her weight, once recalling to
a friend that when she was six years old she was “a fat little girl in a blue sunbonnet.” Before she died she made
plans for her death and good-naturedly asked that her “tired remains” be cremated, and the disposal of her
“mortal remains be effected with simplicity, economy, and good cheer....I like to think how light they’ll be.”
Meg Borden, Branch Librarian
BOOK REVIEW
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The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy by Jean Kennedy Smith
Ever wonder what it would be like to grow up in a large family of nine
children? What if that family became nationally and internationally rich
and famous? What if that family spent lots of family time on Cape Cod?
Well, The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy by Jean Kennedy Smith tells
you that story. She is the eighth child of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and
Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and the only remaining sibling alive to tell the many
stories of this family’s adventures, sometimes amusing, sometimes tragic.
She reveals the values her parents instilled in them each day: a work ethic,
love and appreciation of country and the need to give back to community.
“No whining in this house” was the father’s decree. They learned to not
only get along with each other but also to appreciate each other’s talents.
The siblings were very loyal to each other. Jean Smith Kennedy relates a
history of each Kennedy child growing up on Cape Cod and elsewhere in the world. For those of us who appreciate United States and Cape Cod history, this is a window on the life of one of the country’s most famous and
influential families. This is both an informative and enjoyable book. I recommend it. Ann Nagel Stone
AIRFOIL
An abstract piece of stone art titled “AirFoil” stands next to the library’s east parking lot.
This sculpture was given to the library as an unrestricted gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Hilton Simmons in memory of Katharine Lee Bates. In 1986, Robert Simmons commissioned sculptor Robert DuBourg, of Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, to design “Airfoil,” which
was formally titled “Rotational Solid ‘Airfoil’: For Spacious Skies.” “Airfoil” is constructed
of pink variegated Georgia marble, whose surface changes color throughout the day. It is
7’6” high and weighs approximately 1,300 pounds. It was officially given to the library in
1989 and installed in July, 2000.
AMERICA
American sculptor Hiram Powers (1805-1875) created 15 versions of the bust
“America.” Two of them are displayed at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and
Harvard’s Fogg Museum. A third bust sits high above the doorway in the library’s
Katharine Lee Bates lobby. This female figure was given to the library by the Beebe
family as a memorial to the men who died in the Civil War. By 1850, the statue became
symbolic of the Union as a statement against the Secessionist movement. “America” is
a bust of a woman who wears a crown of stars and is draped in a gown that covers her
left breast. She is carved from a single piece of white marble which is attached to a
white marble socle with a square base.
Lenny Miele
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Airfoil
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Ann Nagel Stone
book review
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East Falmouth Library
FFPL
FFPL newsletter
Hiram Powers
Jean Kennedy Smith
Joy of Learning
Katharine Lee Bates
Lenny Miele
Lloyd Lillie
Mary Tamucci
Meg Borden
Robert DuBourg
sculpture
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