Join us at the Main Library on Monday, October 27th at 2pm for Advanced Beginner Genealogy with Genealogy Reference Specialist B.J. Jamieson! In this session you will learn about how to find your family’s stories by: establishing a research subject's genealogical …Continue reading →
In this 3-part introductory hands-on class, you will learn the “ins and outs” of the Japanese running stitch technique called Sashiko. Fabric, thread and tools are supplied, along with many handouts that will help you continue your journey long after class …Continue reading →
Don’t get stuck wearing a sheet this Halloween - come to our Spooky Special Effects Makeup Class for Teens! In this class on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30pm, you will learn the basics of special effects makeup to help make your …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
SPPL’s Pod Squad is a discussion group that explores a selection from the wonderfully diverse world of podcasts. Pod Squad meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM, online, via Zoom. Visit our Books & Discussion Groups page …Continue reading →
Join local creative wife-and-husband team Erin Sandberg and Tom Booth at the Main Library on Saturday, November 1st at 10:30am for a reading of their new book Never Give a Baby a Library Card, a rhyming, rollicking picture book read-aloud about …Continue reading →
Do you want to start writing but have no idea where to begin? Do you have a manuscript you want some feedback on? Or do you need motivation to stick to a writing schedule or overcome writer’s block? If you answered …Continue reading →
Join Jeffrey Inman, a licensed Funeral Director with over 25 years of experience, at the Main Library on Monday, November 3rd at 2pm for a seminar on how to write your own obituary. Learn how to outline your story using your …Continue reading →
Calling all teen poets, playwrights, songwriters, TikTok sketchers, and any other creative artist types! Do you crave critique, community, and maybe some good old fashioned workshopping? Come to our Teen Creators' Circle, where you can work on your latest project and …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
Join us at the Main Library on Wednesday, November 5th at 3pm for Library Lab, where you can try some science and engineering challenges! Library Lab is intended for ages 6-10, and kids should dress for a messy activity. Space is …Continue reading →
Maine Historical Society’s Tiffany Link joins us at the Main Library on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30pm for this presentation on how crime is presented in the media and how that has changed over time. Tiffany will give an overview of …Continue reading →
Please join Ingrid Graff for a close reading and discussion of the first science fiction novel, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The group will be meeting at the Main Library on Thursdays in November from 10:00am-11:30am. We will discuss Shelley and her creation …Continue reading →
Do you have your library card, but a whole lot of questions about the library's online services? On the first Friday of every month from 1-3pm, Tala will be at our Branch location at 155 Wescott Rd., happy to guide you through …Continue reading →
Join author/illustrator and nature journal educator, Rebekah Lowell, at the Main Library on Saturday, November 8th at 1:30pm, in this class that will cultivate your curiosity for the natural world. The practice of nature journaling is calming, grounding, and rewarding. Nature …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
Want to gather in-person with some fellow book lovers? Join Malia (Circulation Librarian) in reading diverse books followed by friendly discussions at our monthly Branch Book Group! The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the …Continue reading →
Join certified Zentangle™ teacher Cathi Belcher at the Main Library on Wednesday, November 12th at 2:30pm for this hands-on Intermediate Zentangle™ workshop! This workshop is for people with a basic understanding of the Zentangle™ drawing technique. The class will build upon …Continue reading →
Please join Ingrid Graff for a close reading and discussion of the first science fiction novel, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The group will be meeting at the Main Library on Thursdays in November from 10:00am-11:30am. We will discuss Shelley and her creation …Continue reading →
The Locker Project will be at the Main Library on the second Thursday of the month at 3:30pm to share fresh local produce and other nourishing food with all who stop by.
Artsy Afternoons is a monthly adult crafting series, where adults can come to flex their creative muscles! The program typically meets on the third Saturday of each month, from 1-3 p.m. at the Main Library. Artsy Afternoons is for adults ages …Continue reading →
Do you want to start writing but have no idea where to begin? Do you have a manuscript you want some feedback on? Or do you need motivation to stick to a writing schedule or overcome writer’s block? If you answered …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
Please join Ingrid Graff for a close reading and discussion of the first science fiction novel, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The group will be meeting at the Main Library on Thursdays in November from 10:00am-11:30am. We will discuss Shelley and her creation …Continue reading →
Join Park Ranger Sydney at the Main Library one Friday each month for nature stories, activities, and crafts! Ages 2-5 @ 10:30am and ages 5+ @ 3:30pm Fall 2025 dates: Sept. 19th: Trees Oct. 24th: the Moon Nov. 21st: Bobcats & …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
Calling all teen poets, playwrights, songwriters, TikTok sketchers, and any other creative artist types! Do you crave critique, community, and maybe some good old fashioned workshopping? Come to our Teen Creators' Circle, where you can work on your latest project and …Continue reading →
Lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Songs, bounces, and stories followed by stay and play. Recommended for ages 0-2 years old. Wednesdays at 1pm.
Do you have your library card, but a whole lot of questions about the library's online services? On the first Friday of every month from 1-3pm, Tala will be at our Branch location at 155 Wescott Rd., happy to guide you through …Continue reading →
Do you want to start writing but have no idea where to begin? Do you have a manuscript you want some feedback on? Or do you need motivation to stick to a writing schedule or overcome writer’s block? If you answered …Continue reading →