For anyone interested in sharks and their ecology Professor John Mohan and some of his students at the Mohan Shark and Fish Ecology Lab at UNE recently deployed Maine’s first real-time shark detection buoy between Ferry Beach and Old Orchard … Continue reading →
Due to staffing shortages, Play Date is on hiatus for the time being. We hope to be able to restart this program once we're back up to full staff! Drop-in playtime session for children and their caregivers. This informal program … Continue reading →
A special storytime program for children ages 4 and up. Join us to enjoy longer stories, fun with music, and a variety of simple early learning games and activities.
Open Chess Play for Elementary Kids Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Library Conference Room For ages 8+. Find a friend and play a game during this drop-in time designed for elementary-age children who wish to practice their chess skills. … Continue reading →
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Adults, teens, families: come make art with us! Local artist Marie Ahearn will help participants craft lanterns from wire, reeds, paper and other materials. All materials will be provided! No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun! This workshop … Continue reading →
For ages 8-14. Accessorize your favorite stuffy or doll with a backpack or a beret + more! In this workshop sewists will bring a favorite stuffy or doll to the workshop, and use fabrics, embroidery, applique, and simple patterning skills … Continue reading →
For ages 3-5. Join us for some not-so-terrible tales, boo bubbles, dancing and a costume parade. Dress up and practice trick or treating at either library desk afterward. Great practice for littles!
Stuffy Fashion Show Friday, October 27, 11:30 am Library Community Room Dress up your stuffy and show off their unique fashion (kids can dress up fancy, too!). You can walk them on the runway yourself or have a librarian help. … Continue reading →
We hope to offer more lantern-making opportunities before our Lantern Festival, which has been tentatively rescheduled for December 21.
