Black Beach Little Library

02/20/2024

New books in the library today!

02/16/2024

As many of you know, there has been ongoing debate about a years-long proposal to place a gate at the entrance to the area near Black Beach where this Little Free Library is located. This petition was started by someone who is asking the Select Board to take up the case regarding the gate, hold a public hearing, and ultimately, put a stop to the proposal that would install an 11-foot long gate at the entrance point to the neighborhood from the bike path.

If you agree that there should not be a gate blocking access to this area (even if it is to remain unlocked, as ConCom has required), you can sign the petition below and add your thoughts in the comments.

The stewards of this library are not affiliated with this petition, but we support its aims. We hope that Black Beach and our library will remain open to all, and will always be here for you.

Protect Public Access to Black Beach

12/14/2023

At last night's ConCom meeting the petitioners working toward placing a gate at Mile Marker 6.7 of the bikeway (entering the development where this LFL is located) received a continuance until December 20th. The question will be revisited at that time. For those who wish to make public comment about the petition, you can do so by emailing [email protected] or by attending the meeting (link in comments).

The attached article addresses the gate project, which has been proposed in the past but which is up for reconsideration.

We encourage all of our followers, regardless of their opinions about this project, to make their thoughts known by offering a public comment as we have already done!

A group of Falmouth residents have again submitted a request to the town to install a gate on the Shining Sea Bikeway near Black Beach.

12/11/2023

On Wednesday, December 13th the Falmouth Conservation Commission will hold a hearing about a Notice of Intent (NOI) proposed by the Black Beach Harbor Head Neighborhood Association to place an unlocked gate at the access point to the development from the shining sea bike path, near mile marker 6.7.

The stewards of this library (Mallory and Alan) have noticed an increase in traffic to this page in the last ten days, ever since the Falmouth Enterprise ran an article about the gate and the surrounding controversy. You can find that article at the attached link.

We plan to be at the ConCom meeting on Wednesday to make our opinions against this gate known, and have already sent a written comment in advance of the meeting.

We encourage those who enjoy passing through this area who feel strongly about the gate to do the same. The purpose of these meetings is to consider all the opinions related to a proposal, and ConCom actively seeks comment. You can submit comment by emailing [email protected].

We aren't trying to stir additional controversy by making this post, but feel that being quiet about this is not who we are. We love books and libraries because we believe in access to information. It felt important to share this information with our readers, and invite you to share your thoughts about the matter as appropriate.

Regardless of what is decided on Wednesday, the gate will not be locked, and those who wish to continue to visit our library are encouraged to do so!

The Black Beach Harbor Head Civic Association will go before the conservation commission next month to get permission to put a gate at the entrance of Little Neck Bars Road

08/01/2023

Come get your next mystery or suspense book at our Little Library! We have lots of mysteries (pictured) for those who love to track clues and feel a little uneasy. Not a mystery lover? Just move the front-facing mysteries aside and see what’s behind them in other fiction and non-fiction!

07/30/2023

Thanks for the recent book drop-offs! We are now fully stocked! Swing by today to check out what we have available. We even have some kids’ titles!

07/23/2023

If anyone has any books you can drop off, we could use a refill! Thanks in advance!

06/20/2023

New books stocked! Come check us out!

09/25/2022

We've been a little quiet the last few weeks! Between a whirlwind of visitors and some travel of our own there's been little time to post. But we're back and better than ever, and the library is stocked! Swing by on your next walk or bike ride and pick something up to read on a chilly evening!

08/24/2022

Your next beach read just dropped! We’ve added these and other great new titles tôt the box. Come check out the Black Beach Little Library today.

08/13/2022

Welcome to America. Abortion is illegal, in vitro fertilization is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights of life, liberty and property to every embryo. In a small Oregon fishing town, five very different women navigate these new barriers alongside age-old questions surrounding motherhood, identity, and freedom.

At once a riveting drama whose mysteries unfold with magnetic energy and a shattering novel of ideas, Red Clocks is, above all, a fearless exploration of the contours of female experience. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and hope in tumultuous--and frightening--times.

Pick up RED CLOCKS by Leni Dumas at our Little Library this weekend!

08/06/2022

Help us spread the word about our Little Library in Black Beach! We are asking all of our followers to invite two friends to LIKE and FOLLOW this page for book updates!

We need your help to keep this library functional! The more people who use a Little Free Library, the better the turnover of books - this means when you swing by there will always be a guarantee of a new title to grab your attention and come home with you!

After sharing, comment here and let us know: What types of books would you love to see in our library and featured on this page? We're going to be holding a book drive soon, and we need to know what to ask for!

Thanks for participating in this community project. Remember, we're just the stewards, but this library belongs to ALL OF US!