Pittsfield Public Library

FAMILY Contemporary Board Game Night
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come join a great group of folks for fun with contemporary (European style) board games! We meet from six to eight (or later), and welcome players new and old. Bring a favorite game to teach or come ready to learn a new one. Children 12 and older are welcome one night a month – this month’s Family Night is May 29.

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Hole in the Bucket Day
2024-05-30 15:30 - 16:30
Always be a bucket filler, not a bucket spiller!

Story Time Celebrates National Egg Day
2024-06-03 10:30 - 11:30
Which came first, the egg or Story Time? Come join Mr. Wes for some egg-citing games and crafts!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Garden Exercise Day
2024-06-06 15:30 - 16:30
National Gardening Exercise Day is observed each year on June 6 and encourages us to maximize the benefits we reap from gardening by adding some stretches and a few extra steps or squats. Come move with Mr. Wes!

LEGO Playtime with Mr. Wes
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
Come check out the library’s LEGO collection and build a masterpiece!

Story Time Celebrates National Iced Tea Day!
2024-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
Like it or loathe it, iced tea is one of the tastes of summer. Come learn more about tea in all its forms with Mr. Wes.

Fun STEM Time Makes Father's Day Crafts
2024-06-13 15:30 - 16:30
Join Mr. Wes in making some fun crafts to celebrate Father’s Day!

An Evening with Maine Writer Tim O'Brien
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present an evening presentation by Tim O’Brien, author of The Maine Roadshow, a “lavishly illustrated [book] with nearly 450 photos, all taken by the author, during a five-year, thousands-of-mile journey exploring and documenting all corners of the state.”
A captivating speaker, Tim will regale the audience with a photo tour of some of his favorite Maine places, especially those local to our area! Come enjoy an evening exploring some of the little known and fascinating facets of our state. Tim’s books will be available for sale and signing during the event.

In his own words, “Tim O’Brien has worked in the communications side of the entertainment industry chronicling the latest and greatest that theme parks, amusement parks and attractions, roadside attractions, circuses, carnivals and sideshows have to offer. An industry specialist and award winning photojournalist, Tim has had more than 5,000 articles and more than 3,000 photos published. He has visited more than 500 amusement parks and attractions in 29 countries and has ridden nearly 600 different roller coasters…
For 10 years, Tim served as the national corporate spokesperson for Ripley Entertainment Inc. and had the privilege of showing off the company’s 90-plus attractions throughout the world. During that time, he served as editor of the venerable Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon, and was producer and co-host of the Ripley Radio weekly broadcast creating more than 200 episodes over a five year period. Today he proudly holds the emeritus title of “Ambassador of Odd” with Ripley’s Believe It or Not!…
​When not traveling, he splits his time between Nashville, Tennessee and Belgrade, Maine with his wife, Kathleen and their two cats, Simon and Garfunkel.”

Fix-a-Bike Bicycle Repair Class with Bicycle Coalition of ME
2024-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Are you ready to learn how to keep your bike in top condition? Register to take this free, two hour course sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Children 8+ are welcome with an adult. Bring your bicycle and a helmet! Spaces are limited, so send us an email to circulation@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot! Please include your name, a contact phone number, and the number of individuals registering in the body of the email.

Story Time Celebrates Eat Your Veggies Day!
2024-06-17 10:30 - 11:30
What’s your favorite vegetable? They’re all good for you, and can help you “eat the rainbow,” a great way to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs!

Culture Club Observes King Kamehameha Day
2024-06-19 15:00 - 16:00
What do you know about the 50th state, Hawaii? Did you know it was once ruled by royalty? King Kamehameha Day celebrates the history and heritage of Hawaii’s native inhabitants – come celebrate with us with leis, crafts, and a book to take home!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Summer: Beach Party!
2024-06-20 15:30 - 16:30
Come celebrate the beginning of summer with a beach party!

LEGO Play Time with Mr. Wes
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00

Story Time Observes National Hydration Day
2024-06-24 10:30 - 11:30
Every part of your body needs water – how much is enough? Come find out with Mr. Wes!

Move and Play with KVCAP's Miss Jenny
2024-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Come enjoy age appropriate activities tailored to kids aged birth to five years! All ages are welcome.

Family Contemporary Board Game Night (12+)
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come join a fun group of people to play contemporary (European style) board games! Everyone 12 and older is welcome tonight. Recent games have included Sagrada, Wingspan, Sushi Go Party and Wingspan. Bring a game to share or come prepared to learn a new one!

Summer Reading Program Kickoff!
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
Come sign up, pick up your reading logs and a schedule of events, and take home a free book! How many books do you plan on reading this summer? Our theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” and this summer’s events will celebrate conservation in all its forms!

Learn a Magic Trick with Mr. Wes!
2024-06-29 13:00 - 14:00
Knowing a few magic tricks is a great way to break the ice or start a conversation! Come learn from our resident magician, Mr. Wes! All ages welcome.

Story Time Celebrates Our Postal Workers!
2024-07-01 10:30 - 11:30
“Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds…” Getting mail is so much fun – don’t forget to thank your mail carrier!

LIBRARY CLOSED - Independence Day
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-05
The library will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The library will reopen at 10AM on Monday, July 8.
The library is closed on Saturdays in July and August. The library will reopen Saturdays on September 7.

Story Time Learns About Cows
2024-07-08 10:30 - 11:30
What do you call a magic cow? Moo-dini! But seriously – we owe a lot to cows. Come learn all about them.

Come Learn About Backyard Birds and Birdwatching from Maine Audubon
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us for an evening learning all about Maine’s backyard birds – how to identify them, attract them, and enjoy them! Audubon staff will cover visual and auditory identification of the birds that call Maine backyards home, as well as discuss how to make your yard a welcoming haven for our feathered friends. They’ll discuss feeders, landscaping and avoiding bird strikes, as well as answer any questions you may have. Families are welcome – this program is free and open to the public.

Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
This year’s summer reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat. Join Mr. Wes for fun and activities centered on conservation!

Story Time Celebrates Fancy Nancy!
2024-07-15 10:30 - 11:30
Does reading some Fancy Nancy stories tickle your fancy? Join Mr. Wes in celebrating this fantastically fancy book character.

Library Family Fun Day!
2024-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
Come join us for outdoor fun and activities on the library grounds! Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause will be here serving ice cream for donations to benefit the library, and KVCAP is bringing their popcorn machine. KVCAP, HealthySV and the Girl Scouts are bringing craft activities. We’ve got giant Yardzee, Sorry and Candyland, bubble wands, and more. Everybody is welcome. If the weather is lousy, we’ll still have a good time inside.

Summer Reading Investigates the Earth
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Mr. Wes in learning about our home planet – it’s the only one we’ve got, so we need to take care of it. Let’s learn some fun, easy ways to take care of Mother Earth.

Story Time Investigates Polar Bears
2024-07-22 10:30 - 11:30
What’s white and hard to find? A polar bear in a snow storm! Did you know that polar bears are 12′ tall on their hind legs? Come find out why they rule the Arctic.

Move and Play with KVCAP's Miss Jenny!
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00
Come enjoy age appropriate activities tailored to kids aged birth to five years! Miss Jenny brings new movement games, sensory play and craft activities each month. All ages are welcome.

Summer Reading Program Investigates Water
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00
Water is essential for all forms of life. Come join us in investigating how we can all work to conserve it.

Story Time Celebrates Chocolate Milk
2024-07-29 10:30 - 11:30
Does chocolate milk come from brown cows? A lot of adults think so…but we know it doesn’t!
Come celebrate this drink that’s actually pretty good for a growing body…
