We are excited to announce that five new backpacks are now available to check out in the Children's Room! Each backpack contains a books, toys, and props related to common life experiences for children.

For more information on what is included in each backpack or to reserve them, click on the links to our catalog below!

• Potty Training
• Hospital and Doctor Visit
• Travel on an Airplane
• Moving Homes
• Death of a Loved One

The Thomas Memorial Library is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Library Page. If you love books and want to play a vital role in maintaining our community's physical collection, we want to hear from you!

This is an entry-level, part-time position (10 hours per week) with a variable schedule that may include evenings and weekends. After school hours would be ideal, but the schedule can be flexibly designed to accommodate specific needs. Must be 16 years of age or older to be considered. Deadline: October 17.

Tuesday, October 6

2:30 - 4:00 pm

Come by the teen space to have your voice heard! WMPG's Blunt Youth Radio will be set up in the teen area upstairs to interview youth and share the power of stories. Swing by to chat with them on the show and learn more about the impact you could have in media and journalism. Hosted by local teens of Blunt Youth Radio. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, October 7

1:00 - 2:00 pm

This week at Senior Social Hour, award-winning singer-songwriter Jud Caswell will take the stage for an intimate concert celebrating the timeless music of Cat Stevens. "Teaser and the Tillerman" will feature classic songs from Stevens’ iconic 1970 and 1971 albums, as well as tracks featured in the film Harold and Maude.

Jud, known for his warm voice and evocative storytelling, will guide listeners on a journey through a soundtrack that defined a generation, and will be open to questions and conversation about the music. This special show invites audiences to sing along and rediscover a classic era of folk and pop.

Join professional astrologer Jersey Griggs to explore the meaning and purpose of planetary retrogrades. By demystifying this misunderstood planetary period, this program will examine how retrogrades influence our lives, both individually and collectively. Attendees will learn practical ways to work with the upcoming Mercury, Venus, and Mars retrogrades, exploring the themes, opportunities, and challenges they may bring in late 2026 and early 2027. Whether you’re new to astrology or looking to deepen your understanding of the cosmos, this program will help you navigate the months ahead with awareness and intention. More info.

Join Sully McCarthy for a glimpse into the life and art of Edward Gorey. Renowned for his delightfully macabre pen-and-ink drawings and nonsensical storytelling, Gorey remains one of the most distinct and beloved American artists in recent history. After Sully’s brief talk, you’ll then have the chance to work on your own submission to the Edward Gorey House 2026 Envelope Art Contest! This year’s theme is “An Utter Zoo,” inviting us all to imagine creatures real or fantastic. We will provide pens, pencils, crayons, markers, and envelopes, but you are welcome to bring your own! Both the contest and this event are open to all ages. No registration necessary!

Below are just a few of the new items recently added to our collection.

Click on an image to go to the catalog to place a hold.

Tell us about your reading preferences and we'll email you once a month with recommendations of books you can borrow from our own collection!

Our friends at Falmouth Memorial Library invite you to participate!

Falmouth Memorial Library is working with the Alzheimer's Association to provide monthly programming via Zoom to support caregivers, family, and friends of people living with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Each month, on the third Friday of the month at noon, we will host a program on one topic to help navigate the caregiving journey. Some of the topics include communication, managing money, making the holidays more enjoyable, and many more.

Their first program is an overview of the impact of the disease, and it will be on Friday, October 23 at noon.  Here is the link to the event on their online event calendar which has an event description, and it is also where people can register: https://falmouth.librarycalendar.com/event/ALZ1023

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