West Falmouth Library

Tuesday, October 6 at 1 p.m. Join Erin from <a href="https://www.thecoalitionforchildren.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Coalition for Children</a> on the lawn for a playful journey into mindfulness and emotional literacy with movement games, stories and songs. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of the moment — helping kids manage their feelings and behaviors, improving attention, social interactions and overall well-being. Suitable for children ages 2-6 (siblings welcome) with a caregiver. Registration required. The Coalition for Children is an education and support program for caregivers with children from birth to age 6 funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant.
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Local Event: Mindful Movement & Play!

Barnstable County

Falmouth

Massachusetts

Mindful Movement & Play!

Tuesday, October 6 at 1 p.m. Join Erin from The Coalition for Children on the lawn for a playful journey into mindfulness and...

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below.&nbsp;Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom.
The Wednesday, October 7 meeting will discuss <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/565275?searchId=43220817&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Death in Sicily</a> by <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Author/Home?author=%22Camilleri%2C%20Andrea%22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Andrea Camilleri</a>. Collected in one volume—the first three books in the bestselling Inspector Montalbano mystery series.
“There’s a deliciously playful quality to the mysteries Andrea Camilleri writes about a lusty Sicilian police detective named Salvo Montalbano.”— The New York Times Book Review
“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.”— Donna Leon
“This series is distinguished by Camilleri’s remarkable feel for tragicomedy, expertly mixing light and dark in the course of producing novels that are both comforting and disturbing.”— Booklist

Local Event: International Book Group – Death in Sicily by Andrea Camilleri

International Book Group – Death in Sicily by...

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month...

International Book Group – Death in Sicily by Andrea Camilleri

Join author <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Sarah-Osborne-Mystery-Author-100041452038333/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sarah Osborne</a> at the library for a lively book talk, signing&nbsp; and sale of her newest title Lurleen’s Tale of Love and Murder, in partnership with <a href="https://www.eightcousins.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eight Cousins</a>. Thursday, October 8 at 1 p.m. Free and open to all. Lurleen’s Tale of Love and Murder&nbsp;is Book 9 of a Ditie Brown Mystery. Part of the library's Community Voices series.
When Ditie’s best friend, Lurleen, discovers a dead body in an abandoned building, her friends tell her to leave the investigation to the professionals. But Lurleen doesn’t know the meaning of “back off.
Someone has murdered Sophia Martinez, a highly respected Hispanic real estate agent. Is it a hate crime? And what does it mean that Sophia’s best friend, Carmen, has disappeared leaving her two-year-old daughter, Maria, behind?
It’s Lurleen to the rescue.
She will protect this little girl as she searches for Carmen and for Sophia’s murderer. What Lurleen doesn’t plan for is how much she will come to love little Maria.
Includes Family-Friendly Recipes!

Local Event: Author Talk with Sarah Osborne

Author Talk with Sarah Osborne

Join author Sarah Osborne at the library for a lively book talk, signing  and sale of her newest title Lurleen’s Tale of Love...

WFL’s volunteer-led book club’s October 2026 selection is <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/GroupedWork/1f90c0ef-f414-f80f-67e7-3ae7db57d26e-eng/Home?searchId=43693090&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lovely One: a Memoir</a> by <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Author/Home?author=%22Jackson%2C%20Ketanji%20Brown%2C%201970-%22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson</a>. All are welcome to join on Thursday, October 8 at 2 p.m. Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her “vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational” (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story.
“An intimate look at her rise to the nation’s highest court, balancing motherhood, personal struggles, and a deep commitment to justice and public service.”—Essence

Local Event: WFL Book Club – Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson

WFL Book Club – Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji...

WFL’s volunteer-led book club’s October 2026 selection is Lovely One: a Memoir by Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson. All are welcome...

WFL Book Club – Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened? These trials constitute one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in American history. Discover the “perfect storm” of conditions that culminated in tragic circumstances that have haunted us for centuries. Friday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Free and open to all. This talk is presented by <a href="https://judgedenniscurran.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Honorable Dennis J. Curran</a>, Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court (Ret.)
We will explore five myths behind the outbreak of allegations of witchcraft in colonial America, examine the villains and heroes involved, and try to determine the reasons behind a raging mass hysteria.
Whether we live in 17th century New England or today, people are susceptible to the same dark fears and influences. The Salem Witchcraft trials serve as a powerful reminder of the frailty of the human condition.

Local Event: Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?

Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?

The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened? These trials constitute one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in...

We welcome Cape author and attorney <a href="https://jamiecarsonlegalthrillers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">James E. Carroll</a> to the library on Wednesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.&nbsp; Carroll is the author of the Jamie Carson Legal Thriller Series (<a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/608576?searchId=43553961&amp;recordIndex=2&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reasonably Foreseeable</a>, <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/604529?searchId=43553954&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cross Examination</a>, and the most recent <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/643705?searchId=43553965&amp;recordIndex=3&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Murder on Cape Cod</a>), where intricate legal disputes, relentless advocacy, and unexpected twists keep readers turning pages. Each novel combines authentic courtroom drama with suspenseful storytelling drawn from his decades of litigation experience. Join us as Jim discusses his legal career and how he draws on his experience in his novel writing. Free and open to all. Part of the library’s Community Voices series.
James E. Carroll is an attorney and an author of legal fiction. His Jamie Carson Legal Thriller Series opens a window into the world of high stakes litigation in federal and state courts practiced by only the best lawyers. A Franklin, Massachusetts native, Jim is Jesuit educated at Boston College High School and Fairfield University. After teaching in private and public high schools, Jim graduated cum laude as a member of the Law Review from Suffolk University Law School. He spent three years at a large Boston law firm before joining the Office of Special Litigation as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC where he cut his teeth trying numerous cases in federal court around the country to verdict on behalf of the United States. Jim lives on Cape Cod and in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Local Event: Author Talk with James E. Carroll

Author Talk with James E. Carroll

We welcome Cape author and attorney James E. Carroll to the library on Wednesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.  Carroll is the author...

Join us on the library lawn in your costume for games, bubbles, music, apple cider donuts plus coffee for the grownups! Saturday, October 24 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. No pre-registration required. See you there!
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Local Event: Halloween Costume Party

Halloween Costume Party

Join us on the library lawn in your costume for games, bubbles, music, apple cider donuts plus coffee for the grownups!...

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below.&nbsp;Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom.
The Wednesday, November 4 meeting will discuss <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/GroupedWork/61bdde8d-9d2d-3eaf-a7e8-dc7e79199bd3-eng/Home?searchId=43223227&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mona’s Eyes</a> by <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Author/Home?author=%22Schlesser%2C%20Thomas%22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thomas Schlesser</a>. Ten-year-old Mona and her beloved grandfather have only fifty-two Wednesdays to visit fifty-two works of art and commit to memory “all that is beautiful in the world” before Mona loses her sight forever.
“No surprise that the novel’s author is a professor of art history at the École Polytechnique in Paris; his characters channel his dazzling command of the greats.”—Hyperallergic
“A French art historian’s English-language fiction debut combines the story of a loving relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter with an enlightening discussion of art… Come for the novel, stay for the introductory art history course.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[A] life-affirming narrative.”—Booklist Online

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Mindful Movement & Play!

OCT

6

1:00 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

International Book Group – Death in Sicily by Andrea Camilleri

OCT

7

3:45 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

Author Talk with Sarah Osborne

OCT

8

1:00 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

WFL Book Club – Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson

OCT

8

2:00 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?

OCT

16

1:00 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

Author Talk with James E. Carroll

OCT

21

4:00 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

Halloween Costume Party

OCT

24

11:00 AM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA

International Book Group – Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

NOV

4

3:45 PM

West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA