Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
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Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
Come create with Legos at TML’s Lego Club! The library will provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Come free build or pick up a challenge card to try something new. Masterpieces will be put on display until the next … Continue reading →
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
Whether you are a new writer, experienced writer, or want-to-be-a-writer writer, we hope you’ll join us to bring in your work and get expert advice from award-winning songwriter, Jud Caswell. Participants in this workshop rave about Jud and about how … Continue reading →
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Senior Social Hour: Happy Hearts, Healthy Lives
Senior Social Hour: Happy Hearts, Healthy Lives
Older adults are invited to join us each week for an opportunity to connect with others, participate in informational sessions and workshops, and share stories from their own lives. Each week will offer a different opportunities--from board games and puzzles … Continue reading →
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Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join Sarah G. for short stories, songs, and movement activities. Great for wandering wigglers ages 18 - … Continue reading →
Young Writers at TML
Young Writers at TML
Young Writers at TML The first Thursday of the month at 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Conference Room Are you a young writer looking for a way to practice your craft? Join us at TML for our own budding … Continue reading →
Death Café, with Davinica Nemtzow
Death Café, with Davinica Nemtzow
Join us for this monthly discussion group facilitated by Davinica Nemtzow of Kaneel. At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view … Continue reading →
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Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
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Fairy Festival
Fairy Festival
Calling all elves, princes, pixies, and other magical folk… join us at Thomas Memorial Library for our very first Fairy Festival! In collaboration with South Portland Public Library and Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, this enchanting event will celebrate the end … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
2 events,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
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CEHPS Presents: Fascinating Facts About Cape Elizabeth’s Water Systems, with Paul Hunt
CEHPS Presents: Fascinating Facts About Cape Elizabeth’s Water Systems, with Paul Hunt
Did you know that the water you are drinking at your Cape Elizabeth home today resulted from a decision which was prompted by a boy playing with fireworks on Commercial Street in Portland on July 4, 1866? Did you know … Continue reading →
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Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour
Older adults are invited to join us each week for an opportunity to connect with others, participate in informational sessions and workshops, and share stories from their own lives. Each week will offer a different opportunities--from board games and puzzles … Continue reading →
Venture Club
Venture Club
Venture Club is a teen-led board/card game and D&D club for teens 13 and up, with an emphasis on board games. We’ll try to play new games every week. No prior gaming experience is needed! Snacks will be provided! Venture … Continue reading →
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Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join Sarah G. for short stories, songs, and movement activities. Great for wandering wigglers ages 18 - … Continue reading →
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Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Join Sara L. on Fridays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
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Saturday Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Saturday Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
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Saturday Matinée
Saturday Matinée
In the mood for one of the greatest movies of all time? As you wish! Join us for this all-ages movie matinée as we present the thrilling classic The Princess Bride. You can even recreate the old school drive-in feel … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
2 events,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
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Riding the Mongol Derby, with Jessie Dowling
Riding the Mongol Derby, with Jessie Dowling
The solution to burnout is pursuing your wildest dreams: Jessie Dowling talks about her experience training for and riding the Mongol Derby. In August 2023 Jessie Dowling competed in the Mongol Derby. At over 1,000 kilometers, it's the longest horse race … Continue reading →
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Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Join us for this drop-in play session for children and their caregivers. The Community Room is open for exploration during this time, with special toys and stations while you visit with friends!
Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour
Older adults are invited to join us each week for an opportunity to connect with others, participate in informational sessions and workshops, and share stories from their own lives. Each week will offer a different opportunities--from board games and puzzles … Continue reading →
Venture Club
Venture Club
Venture Club is a teen-led board/card game and D&D club for teens 13 and up, with an emphasis on board games. We’ll try to play new games every week. No prior gaming experience is needed! Snacks will be provided! Venture … Continue reading →
4 events,
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join Sarah G. for short stories, songs, and movement activities. Great for wandering wigglers ages 18 - … Continue reading →
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Set out on a fantastical quest with a magical crew of characters in this all levels D&D Campaign. We’ll start out on September 19 with character design, and continue every Thursday afternoon. Beginners welcome! Please register below! Loading…
Afternoon Book Group
Afternoon Book Group
Our adult book group is lead by Access Services Librarian Kevin Goody. Book selections are chosen by the group each month for the following meeting, and alternate between fiction and nonfiction titles. Please register by filling out the form … Continue reading →
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Help Shape the Future of the Library: Community Conversation
Help Shape the Future of the Library: Community Conversation
The library’s Strategic Planning Working Group is inviting the public to participate in a conversation about the role of the library in the community. Consultant Will Plumley will facilitate the event, which is intended to gather valuable input from the … Continue reading →
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Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Join Sara L. on Fridays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
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Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Join Sasha on Saturdays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
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Create a Family Archive, with Rhonda Chadwick
Create a Family Archive, with Rhonda Chadwick
Rhonda Chadwick, the author of Secrets from the Stacks: An Archivist Reveals How to Store, Digitize and Preserve Documents to Create a Family Archive and Leave a Personal Legacy, will discuss the basics of archival principles, digitization, storytelling and how to … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
2 events,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
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Sailing Svalbard: The Last Imaginary Place Inspirations for The Last Whaler
Sailing Svalbard: The Last Imaginary Place Inspirations for The Last Whaler
Have you ever dreamed of sailing along Arctic shores, witnessing the unspoiled beauty of the massive glaciers or the spectacle of a glacier calving? Or breaking through ice so thick that only an icebreaker can navigate through it? Join us … Continue reading →
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Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Join us for this drop-in play session for children and their caregivers. The Community Room is open for exploration during this time, with special toys and stations while you visit with friends!
Blood Pressure/Blood Pressure Screening, with members of the CE Fire/Rescue Department
Blood Pressure/Blood Pressure Screening, with members of the CE Fire/Rescue Department
Free blood pressure and/or blood sugar screening will be offered by members of the Cape Elizabeth Fire/Rescue Department on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Screenings will take place in the library's Community Room. … Continue reading →
Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour
Older adults are invited to join us each week for an opportunity to connect with others, participate in informational sessions and workshops, and share stories from their own lives. Each week will offer a different opportunities--from board games and puzzles … Continue reading →
Venture Club
Venture Club
Venture Club is a teen-led board/card game and D&D club for teens 13 and up, with an emphasis on board games. We’ll try to play new games every week. No prior gaming experience is needed! Snacks will be provided! Venture … Continue reading →
3 events,
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join Sarah G. for short stories, songs, and movement activities. Great for wandering wigglers ages 18 - … Continue reading →
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Set out on a fantastical quest with a magical crew of characters in this all levels D&D Campaign. We’ll start out on September 19 with character design, and continue every Thursday afternoon. Beginners welcome! Please register below! Loading…
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Don’t Be a Victim: Scams & Fraud Prevention, with CEPD
Don’t Be a Victim: Scams & Fraud Prevention, with CEPD
Have you ever gotten one of those unsettling phone calls, emails, or knocks at the door that you think might be a scam but aren’t sure? Learn more about how to protect yourself at this talk with Officers Darin Estes … Continue reading →
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Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Join Sara L. on Fridays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
TLC: Teen Leadership Council, for ages 13+
TLC: Teen Leadership Council, for ages 13+
Help shape the future of the teen space and... Earn volunteer hours Advise on library policies Design new programs The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) will meet once a month on the last Friday of the month. Among other topics meetings … Continue reading →
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Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Join Sasha on Saturdays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
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Sewing Adventures: Personal Patches & Pockets
Sewing Adventures: Personal Patches & Pockets
Have a hole in your favorite pants or shirt? Need a pocket for your keys or wallet when you go out, but your regular clothes don't have pockets? Want to add your favorite character on a patch to all your … Continue reading →
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“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (in-person)
“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (in-person)
Join us for a facilitated discussion of I Never Thought of It That Way, by Moníca Guzmán. Please visit the special event page to register.
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (via Zoom)
“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (via Zoom)
Join us for a facilitated discussion of I Never Thought of It That Way, by Moníca Guzmán. Please visit the special event page to register.
3 events,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
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Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
Come create with Legos at TML’s Lego Club! The library will provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Come free build or pick up a challenge card to try something new. Masterpieces will be put on display until the next … Continue reading →
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
Whether you are a new writer, experienced writer, or want-to-be-a-writer writer, we hope you’ll join us to bring in your work and get expert advice from award-winning songwriter, Jud Caswell. Participants in this workshop rave about Jud and about how … Continue reading →
3 events,
Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Play Group, for ages 0 – 5
Join us for this drop-in play session for children and their caregivers. The Community Room is open for exploration during this time, with special toys and stations while you visit with friends!
Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour
Older adults are invited to join us each week for an opportunity to connect with others, participate in informational sessions and workshops, and share stories from their own lives. Each week will offer a different opportunities--from board games and puzzles … Continue reading →
Venture Club
Venture Club
Venture Club is a teen-led board/card game and D&D club for teens 13 and up, with an emphasis on board games. We’ll try to play new games every week. No prior gaming experience is needed! Snacks will be provided! Venture … Continue reading →
4 events,
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
Toddler Story Time, for 18 months – 3 years
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join Sarah G. for short stories, songs, and movement activities. Great for wandering wigglers ages 18 - … Continue reading →
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Set out on a fantastical quest with a magical crew of characters in this all levels D&D Campaign. We’ll start out on September 19 with character design, and continue every Thursday afternoon. Beginners welcome! Please register below! Loading…
Young Writers at TML
Young Writers at TML
Young Writers at TML The first Thursday of the month at 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Conference Room Are you a young writer looking for a way to practice your craft? Join us at TML for our own budding … Continue reading →
Death Café, with Davinica Nemtzow
Death Café, with Davinica Nemtzow
Join us for this monthly discussion group facilitated by Davinica Nemtzow of Kaneel. At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view … Continue reading →
1 event,
Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Family Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Join Sara L. on Fridays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
3 events,
Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Family Story Time, for ages 3+
Join Sasha on Saturdays in the Community Room for songs and stories! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories.
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Saturday Matinee: Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost
Saturday Matinee: Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost
Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you? Kick off the spooky season with a fun movie featuring TV’s most beloved snack-seeking, monster-hunting dog and his friends as they try to solve the mystery of one New England town’s legendary ghost. (Scooby) snacks are … Continue reading →
“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (in-person)
“Bridging the Divide,” Book Discussionn (in-person)
Join us for a facilitated discussion of I Never Thought of It That Way, by Moníca Guzmán. Please visit the special event page to register.