Every Tuesday in August at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street

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1 2009 Falmouth Reads Together: Calendar of Events POETRY OPEN MIC Every Tuesday in August at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street Bay Meeting Room, August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. Sign-up is at 7:00 p.m., end at 8:15 p.m. HOW TO READ A POEM Local poet Alice Kociemba will lead a book discussion featuring How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry, by Edward Hirsch. This program will run 3 consecutive Fridays from 1:00-2:00 pm. DATES: January 30: Chapters 1-4; February 6: Chapters 4-8; February 13: Ch Books are available in advance at the Reference Desk. Location: Trustees Room This "What's Falmouth Reading" program is offered to the community free of charge, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Enrollment is limited to 12. Contact: Reference Department, , ext.6 info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org DATE: Tuesday February 10, 2009 Sponsored by the What's Falmouth Reading? Committee. The 2009 theme is Poetry based on An Invitation to Poetry, edited by Robert Pinsky & Maggie Dietz. The program will include excerpts from the DVD illustrating the diversity of poetry lovers. made it memorable. Program facilitator is poet Alice Kociemba, director of the Calliope Poetry Project. This program is free of charge and open to the public. Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Bay Meeting Room. Contact: Falmouth Reference Dept , x-6 Poetry on THE POINT (WCAI 90.1 FM) DATE: Monday February 9, 2009 Time: 9:30-11:00 AM. Jill Erickson, Head of the Falmouth Reference Department, and Cape Cod Times Columnist Melanie Lauwers will join Mindy Todd, host of THE POINT on Cape Cod's local NPR station

2 WCAI (90.1 FM). She will discuss What's Falmouth Reading? This year's theme is POETRY for all readers of all ages, based on the Favorite Poem Project of former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. Jill will speak about upcoming programs and events, including the upcoming Falmouth visit by Robert Pinsky on March 3. Contact: Reference Department , ext. 6 info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org WRITING POETRY at the Main Library Workshop Dates: 4 Tuesdays -- February 17 & 24, March 10 & 17 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Trustees Room The Falmouth Public Library will host a 4-week Tuesday workshop for new writers to try creating poems, and for experienced writers to expand their skills. Each session will include various writing exercises to jump-start new poems, with a goal of writing a poem each week. The workshop leader is Jarita Davis, PhD, a Falmouth resident, an experienced instructor, and published poet. Her most recent work is a poem cycle: There Should Be More Water, focusing on Cape Verdean Heritage. This What s Falmouth Reading? program is offered to the public FREE of charge, but PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Contact: Reference Department , ext. 6 info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org WRITING POETRY at Woods Hole Library Workshop Dates: 4 Wednesdays -- February 18 & 25, March 4 & 11 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM The Woods Hole Library will host a 4-week Wednesday workshop for new writers to try creating poems, and for experienced writers to expand their skills. Each session will include various writing exercises to jump-start new poems, with a goal of writing a poem each week. The workshop leader is Jarita Davis, PhD, who is a Falmouth resident, experienced instructor, and published poet. Her most recent work is a poem cycle: There Should Be More Water focusing on Cape Verdean Heritage. NOTE: Program location is the Woods Hole Library. This What s Falmouth Reading? program is offered to the public FREE of charge, but PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Contact: Woods Hole Library info@woodsholepubliclibrary.org DATE: Sunday March 1, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

3 made it memorable. Program facilitator is Prosser Gifford, who worked at the Library of Congress for many years, and assisted Robert Pinsky in developing the Favorite Poem Project. This program is being presented as a tribute to poet Robert Pinsky who served as American Poet Laureate from Sponsored by the What's Falmouth Reading? Committee. The 2009 theme is Poetry, based on An Invitation to Poetry, edited by Robert Pinsky & Maggie Dietz. NOTE : Location is Speck Auditorium in MBL s Rowe Building (formerly Whitman). This program is FREE of charge, and open to the public. Contact: Prosser Gifford pgifford@mbl.edu POET ROBERT PINSKY Visits Falmouth DATE: Tuesday March 3, 2009 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM NOTE: Location is Falmouth High School Auditorium. What's Falmouth Reading in 2009? It will be Poetry for all readers of all ages, based on the book AN INVITATION TO POETRY, edited by Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz. The keynote speaker for this year's town wide read is the poet himself, Robert Pinsky. During his three terms as Poet Laureate of the United States he served as a public ambassador for poetry, striving to enhance the love of poetry among all Americans. This event is FREE of charge and open to the public. Contact: Falmouth Library Reference Dept , ext. 6 DATE: Wednesday, March 11 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm POETRY & TEA: sharing favorite poems at the East Falmouth Library. Program host is noted local poet Eric Edwards. made it memorable. Refreshments served. This What's Falmouth Reading? event is free of charge. The 2009 theme is Poetry based on An Invitation to Poetry, edited by Robert Pinsky & Maggie Dietz. Contact: East Falmouth Library DATE: Sunday March 29, 2009 Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: West Falmouth Library Everyone is invited to read a favorite poem for the enjoyment

4 of all, with a brief account of what made it memorable. Sponsored by the What's Falmouth Reading? Committee. The 2009 theme is Poetry, based on An Invitation to Poetry, edited by Robert Pinsky & Maggie Dietz. This program will include excerpts from the book's companion DVD highlighting the diversity of poetry lovers. Program facilitator is poet Alice Kociemba, director of the Calliope Poetry Project at the West Falmouth Library. This event is free of charge, and open to the public. Contact: West Falmouth Library westfallib@comcast.net POETRY POWER: Developing Love of Reading & Wordplay DATE: Wednesday, April 1. Poet and educator Mary Cronin will show parents and teachers how to weave poetry into the lives of children. She will demonstrate how the use of poetry fosters language development, and promotes social and emotional growth. The workshop will include ways to include poetry to celebrate important moments and as a springboard for art projects. Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Location: Main Library Hermann Meeting Room Seating is limited. Pre-registration requested. Call , ext. 5 Reading the Poems of KATHARINE LEE BATES DATE: Wednesday, April 15. Time: 7:00 pm Sponsored by the Falmouth Historical Society. Members of the Historical Society and the community will share favorite poems in celebration of the sesquicentennial of the birth of Falmouth s favorite daughter. Location: Hermann Meeting Room. CHILDREN'S EVENTS POETRY & ART with Tobai Leighton Date: Tuesday, February 3. Time: 1:30 2:30 pm On Early Release Day, come in for a POETRY craft with local artist Tobai Leighton. Please bring a copy of your favorite poem (or sue one of ours) to make a poetry decoupage. Watercolor wash with ripped paper and decoupaged flower petals. The final piece is a beautiful matte-finish, ready-to-frame poem. This What s Falmouth Reading program is free of charge. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration not required. Location: Children s Program Room. Contact: , ext. 5

5 PLAYING WITH POETRY: An Event for Parents & Children Date: Saturday, April 4. Time: 10:30 am -12 noon In this playful event, Parents and their Preschoolers will experience poems in a whimsical way. Parents and their children will follow a self-guided tour of poetry stations to read and enjoy brief poems together while playing with or experiencing elements mentioned. Participants will enjoy shared playtime and the idea that poetry can be fun. Location: Falmouth Public Library -- Children s Program Room. This What s Falmouth Reading event is FREE of charge, but space is limited. Pre-registration requested. Contact: Falmouth Children s Room, , ext. 5 TEEN EVENT TEEN POETRY READING & OPEN MIKE Date: Tuesday, March 10. Time: 12:30 4:30 pm Early Release Day. Share a poem for the enjoyment of all. Read your own poem! Sing your own song! Not a poet? Read your favorite poem written by someone else. Refreshments served. This What s Falmouth Reading event is free of charge and open to all teens. Location: Hermann Meeting Room Contact: , ext.6