West Falmouth Library

Small group poetry workshop&nbsp;Sunday, April 19 1-3 p.m.&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.janehuffman.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jane Huffman</a>,&nbsp;author of&nbsp;Public Abstract, winner of the 2023 American Poetry Review Honickman First Book Prize. Jane is a PhD student in literary arts and dissertation fellow at the University of Denver and has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her poetry has appeared in&nbsp;The New Yorker,&nbsp;The Nation,&nbsp;The Atlantic,&nbsp;The Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere.
Stay following the workshop for a reading and conversation at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;Registration required for workshop only; reading and discussion no registration needed.

Local Event: Poet Jane Huffman Workshop & Reading

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Poet Jane Huffman Workshop & Reading

Small group poetry workshop Sunday, April 19 1-3 p.m. with Jane Huffman, author of Public Abstract, winner of the 2023 American...

April Vacation brings an abundance of children’s activities! Join other young makers working on their current knitting, crocheting, embroidery or felting projects! Tuesday, April 21 1-3 p.m.
*This is a social group, no formal instruction will be given.

Local Event: April Vacation – The Loop Troop

April Vacation – The Loop Troop

April Vacation brings an abundance of children’s activities! Join other young makers working on their current knitting,...

April Vacation Fun! Build and customize your own mini and travel friendly Lego kit! All supplies will be provided. Wednesday, April 22 2-4 p.m.

Local Event: April Vacation – On the Go, LEGO!

April Vacation – On the Go, LEGO!

April Vacation Fun! Build and customize your own mini and travel friendly Lego kit! All supplies will be provided. Wednesday,...

Join us this April Vacation Week for fun children’s activities! Thursday, April 23 2-4 p.m. Design and decorate the cover of your very own journal. Come back Friday for a creative first entry!

Local Event: April Vacation – Junk Journal Cover Creations

April Vacation – Junk Journal Cover Creations

Join us this April Vacation Week for fun children’s activities! Thursday, April 23 2-4 p.m. Design and decorate the cover of...

Due to popular demand, we have added an <a href="https://www.westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/tea-time-book-club-mar-2026-294/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Extra Cup of Tea Time Book Club</a> the fourth Thursdays at 6pm. They will discuss the same titles as the original Tea Time.
The selection for the April 23 meeting is the novel <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/GroupedWork/7afe22fc-ed45-6b5d-2907-b33e0b7124b6-eng/Home?searchId=36537903&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Margo’s Got Money Troubles</a> by <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Author/Home?author=%22Thorpe%2C%20Rufi%22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rufi Thorpe</a>. A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of&nbsp;The Knockout Queen. Soon to be a series from A24 &amp; Apple TV+ starring Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, &amp; Nick Offerman.
“[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book.” —Nick Hornby,&nbsp;New York Times Book Review
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles&nbsp;is the feel-good novel we need right now.” —The Washington Post

Local Event: Extra Cup of Tea Time Book Club – Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

Extra Cup of Tea Time Book Club – Margo’s Got...

Due to popular demand, we have added an Extra Cup of Tea Time Book Club the fourth Thursdays at 6pm. They will discuss the same...

Extra Cup of Tea Time Book Club – Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

Stuffy Sleepover! Drop off your stuffy at the library where they will sleep over with Becky on watch. Tune into social media to see what they get themselves into! Friday, April 24 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Pick-up Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Local Event: April Vacation – Stuffy Sleepover

April Vacation – Stuffy Sleepover

Stuffy Sleepover! Drop off your stuffy at the library where they will sleep over with Becky on watch. Tune into social media to...

April Vacation week brings the Silly Story Challenge, Friday, April 24 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a fun and simple writing challenge that will have us moving around the library searching for creative writing prompts. Bonus challenge: Can you make it rhyme? Please arrive as close to 10 a.m. so you don’t miss out!

Local Event: April Vacation – Silly Story Challenge

April Vacation – Silly Story Challenge

April Vacation week brings the Silly Story Challenge, Friday, April 24 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a fun and simple writing...

West Falmouth Library is honored to host our April artist of the Month, Mashpee Wampanoag tribal member <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheenulkapocknett/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cheenulka Pocknett</a>. Pocknett, whose name translates to “Tall Deer,” is a member of the <a href="https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe</a> and a dedicated cultural activist. His work is rooted in the preservation and sharing of Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and values. Through performance, education, and traditional craftsmanship, he strives to strengthen cultural understanding to keep Wampanoag heritage alive for future generations.
Driven by a deep passion to educate communities about Indigenous culture, Cheenulka founded and directs the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedHawkSingersAndDancers?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Red Hawk Singers and Dancers</a>. This renowned cultural group performs at schools and venues across the nation, using traditional drumming, singing, and dance to authentically share Wampanoag history, teachings, and values. Their performances create meaningful opportunities for audiences to experience living Native traditions.
Cheenulka also maintains a personal connection to his heritage through traditional artistic practices such as feather work, beadwork, and creating wampum. These skills have been passed down through generations of his family and community. From sourcing natural materials locally to trading for specialized materials, each piece reflects a continuation of ancestral knowledge and craftsmanship.
Through his work as a performer, educator, and traditional artist, Cheenulka continues the living traditions of the Mashpee Wampanoag people while fostering greater awareness and respect for Indigenous cultures.

Local Event: April Artist of the Month is Cheenulka Pocknett

April Artist of the Month is Cheenulka Pocknett

West Falmouth Library is honored to host our April artist of the Month, Mashpee Wampanoag tribal member Cheenulka Pocknett....

In partnership with Calliope Poetry, we are so pleased to once again host the Favorite Poem Project on Sunday, April 26 3-5 p.m. Join us in hearing community members from all walks of life share their favorite poem and what makes it special to them.
About the Favorite Poem Project: At its inception, the Favorite Poem Project put out an open call for people across the country to share their favorite poems. Eighteen thousand Americans—from ages 5 to 97, from every state, representing a range of occupations, kinds of education, and backgrounds—wrote to the project. From those thousands of letters and emails, the Favorite Poem Project created a series of short documentaries and anthologies. The project continues to create short films and educational resources, and to host readings, in order to document and encourage the sharing of poetry across the world.

Local Event: Favorite Poem Project

Favorite Poem Project

In partnership with Calliope Poetry, we are so pleased to once again host the Favorite Poem Project on Sunday, April 26 3-5...

The Afternoon Page Turners meets the last Wednesday of each month at 2pm at the library. All are welcome to join! The April 29 selection is&nbsp;<a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/GroupedWork/037e839b-e3ad-d63d-d3b8-63ebe579a84d-eng/Home?searchId=36670940&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Lioness of Boston: A Novel</a>&nbsp;by <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Author/Home?author=%22Franklin%2C%20Emily%22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Emily Franklin</a>. A deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.
“Extraordinary….Vividly written in beautiful prose.”—Provincetown Magazine
“A vivid narrative…brims with pitch-perfect period details…cannily captures Isabella Stewart Gardner’s ambition, independence, and quirks. Fans of strong female protagonists and Gilded Age historicals will enjoy this.”—Publishers Weekly

Local Event: Afternoon Page Turners Book Club – The Lioness of Boston: A Novel by Emily Franklin

Afternoon Page Turners Book Club – The Lioness...

The Afternoon Page Turners meets the last Wednesday of each month at 2pm at the library. All are welcome to join! The April 29...

Afternoon Page Turners Book Club – The Lioness of Boston: A Novel by Emily Franklin

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with <a href="https://www.eightcousins.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eight Cousins Bookstore</a>, present author <a href="https://www.peterabrahams.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Peter Abrahams</a> on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. This talk features the newest title in his Chet &amp; Bernie series (under the pen name of Spencer Quinn), <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/619233?searchId=36907541&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cat on a Hot Tin Woof</a>, followed by a book sale and signing.
Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-award winning author of 49 novels, including The Right Side, The Fan, Oblivion, and the Echo Falls series for younger readers. Under his pen name, Spencer Quinn, he writes the New York Times-bestselling Chet and Bernie series and the Mrs. Plansky series. Abrahams was born in Boston, graduated from Williams College, and lives on Cape Cod.

Local Event: Author Talk with Peter Abrahams

Author Talk with Peter Abrahams

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore, present author Peter Abrahams on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m....

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. Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom. 
“[An] eloquent memoir . . . at once a suspenseful detective story about a writer investigating his father’s fate . . . and a son’s efforts to come to terms with his father’s ghost, who has haunted more than half his life by his absence.”—Michiko Kakutani,&nbsp;The New York Times
“A masterful memoir, a searing meditation on loss, exile, grief, guilt, belonging, and above all, family. It is, as well, a study of the shaping—and breaking—of the bonds between fathers and sons. . . . This is writing of the highest quality.”—The Sunday Times&nbsp;(U.K.)

Local Event: International Book Group – The Return by Hisham Matar

International Book Group – The Return by Hisham...

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 – The Return by Hisham Matar

Starting May 7, the newly formed Wings &amp; Tides Bird Club will meet at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Time may adjust slightly with the seasons and setting sun. This club will meet until winter when southern migration starts in earnest.
We’ll meet and mingle in the community room, share sightings, photos, successful locations and tips followed by a group migration to the garden for a group sit and observation.
Bringing along a portable chair is encouraged (available outdoor seating is limited) and your favorite binoculars. Since we will be meeting inside first, you’re welcome to leave your chair on the back patio while we gather inside.
If you would like to lead a group field trip or educational lecture, please reach out to Becky at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:becky@westfalmouthlibrary.org">becky@westfalmouthlibrary.org</a>

Local Event: Wings & Tides Bird Club

Wings & Tides Bird Club

Starting May 7, the newly formed Wings & Tides Bird Club will meet at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00...

<a href="https://www.thecoalitionforchildren.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Coalition for Children</a> and West Falmouth Library present a series of STEAM Play &amp; Learn groups for children! Early Learning Specialist Mary Wilson leads this parent-child play &amp; learn group, exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math and flower-themed stories. This free event is Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Library. Geared towards children ages 3 – 6 years. All participation levels welcome. Space is limited. 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.

Local Event: Saturday STEAM for Kids: Flowers

Saturday STEAM for Kids: Flowers

The Coalition for Children and West Falmouth Library present a series of STEAM Play & Learn groups for children! Early Learning...

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released title<a href="https://www.capecodfamilyfunguide.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Cape Cod &amp; The Islands Family Fun Guide </a>followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with <a href="https://www.eightcousins.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eight Cousins Bookstore</a>. This event is free.
Jim Bowen&nbsp;is a life-long Cape Codder. Through his writing, Jim offers thoughtful itineraries, local stories, and insider tips that help visitors experience the Cape like a local. A multifaceted artist and storyteller at heart, Jim brings a colorful patchwork of experience to this book. He’s been an award-winning entrepreneur, a community college adjunct professor, a nonprofit founder and community leader, and the force behind several mosaic murals that celebrate Cape Cod’s rich culture. His ability to connect with people across generations and backgrounds fuels both his art and his writing. Whether you’re planning a beach day with the kids, hunting down the best lobster roll, or seeking meaningful off-the-beaten-path experiences, Jim’s thoughtful, family-focused approach will help you craft unforgettable memories.

Local Event: Author Jim Bowen Reading & Book Signing

Author Jim Bowen Reading & Book Signing

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released...

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