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  • There will be no more book sale for the present. Please do not drop off book donations. If you have books to give away, you can take them to the "Swap Shop" at the Town of Barnstable Transfer Station, or contact one of the other Barnstable libraries. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Upcoming Special Events

Welcome Spring!


7 May, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
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Climate Change: the Bottom Line
Dr. David Gallo


image (c) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
DATE CHANGE: 22 MAY, 7:30 pm

In May, we will be presenting a lecture by Dr. David Gallo, Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.

"There is little doubt that the earth’s climate is changing. The debate becomes about how much change is due to human activity and how much is due to other natural phenomena. Regardless of the cause, it’s in our own best interest to understand the consequences of climate change and its impact on global society (national security, energy, water resources, etc). But before we can begin to discuss these issues we must better understand the role of the oceans.

We now know that the sediments of the seafloor, the polar icecaps, and the coral reefs all contain a detailed record of the earth’s climate history that can extend millions of years into the past. We also know that the circulation of ocean waters strongly condition the present and future weather patterns. Anthropologists attest that throughout recorded history, small changes in ocean circulation have had dramatic impacts on humanity and in some cases lead to societal collapse.

The bottom line is that the information we need to guide us into the future is out there. Whether we make understanding climate change a priority becomes more a question of leadership than capability."

Dr. Gallo's biography states that "In his present role, [he] works closely with scientists and engineers at the forefront of global exploration and discovery. He has participated in numerous expeditions to the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, and to the Mediterranean Sea. He was one of the first oceanographers to use a combination of manned submersibles and robots to map the undersea world with unprecedented clarity and detail. Most recently he was co-expedition leader during an exploration of RMS Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck using the Russian MIR submarines. David is passionate about exploration and discovery and dedicated to communicating the importance of science and engineering to the public-at-large." (source: wupcenter.mtu.edu)

Miniatures continued...

The display case still has a whole host of exquisite little rooms of different scales for you to admire, courtesy of the Cape Cod Miniatures Society. Come marvel at them!

Marstons Mills Book Discussion Group

The MMPL Book Discussion Group is currently on hiatus until June. Check back to find out what we're reading!

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