Pittsfield Public Library

Culture Club Learns About African Warthogs
2025-10-15 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come to Culture Club where Miss Cassidy investigates warthogs! These distant relatives of our backyard pigs play an important role in African ecosystems. Learn about them and their environment, make a fun craft, and as always, bring home a new book while supplies last!

Story Time Reads Fright Night Flight
2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:30
Come read Fright Night Flight with Miss Cassidy and then make a spooky fright night craft!

KVCAP's Miss Jenny Brings Playgroup to the Library
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Come join Miss Jenny once a month for age and developmentally appropriate play, games and crafts! Designed for ages birth to five, this playgroup is open to all.

Fun STEAM Time Builds Ghostly Styrofoam Structures
2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30
Who can build the biggest ghastly, ghostly structure using styrofoam balls and toothpicks? Put your engineering skills to the test with Fun STEAM Time!

Learn to Speak Spanish with MCI Students!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Come hone your Spanish speaking skills with students from MCI! Whether you just want to learn how to say “hi” or you’re ready to have a real life conversation after Duolingo, you’ll find a friendly face ready to help. This event is open to all ages and all levels – come try out your Spanish in a fun, free and friendly environment! In the Warren Community Room.

Story Time Reads A Teeny Tiny Halloween
2025-10-27 10:30 - 11:30
Come read A Teeny Tiny Halloween with Miss Cassidy and then make a ghost to take home!

Make Your Own Monster with Fun STEAM Time!
2025-10-29 15:30 - 16:30
Come make monsters with Miss Cassidy! Will yours be scary – or sweet? Celebrate Halloween a little early with Fun STEAM Time!

Story Time Reads Little Mouse and Big Cupcake
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30
Come join Miss Cassidy in reading Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake, and then in designing your own cupcake craft!

Fun STEAM Time Tackles a Team Artwork Challenge!
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30
Are you up to the challenge of creating a piece of art – as part of a team? Work together to manipulate the marker and make a drawing!

LEGO Club!
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00
Come have fun creating with the library’s collection of LEGOs! All ages welcome.

Story Time Reads It's OK To Be a Unicorn
2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30
You don’t have to pretend to be a horse if you’re really a unicorn! Read this fun story with Miss Cassidy and then make a cool unicorn craft.

Come Make Puffer Fish Balloons with Fun STEAM Time!
2025-11-12 15:30 - 16:30
Come experiment with making puffer fish balloons puff up with the magic of chemistry! What happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda?

Story Time Reads Little Wolf's First Howling
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30
Come join Miss Cassidy as she reads Little Wolf’s First Howling, and then make an adorable handprint wolf craft! Arooo!

Culture Club Learns About Mexico's Axolotls!
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Culture Club on a virtual trip to Mexico to learn about the highly endangered wild axolotl! Their name means “water dog” in Nahuatl, and this little amphibian is as endearing as a puppy. Come learn more about this fascinating creature, enjoy a craft, and as always, bring home a book (one copy per family, while supplies last).

LEGO Club!
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Miss Cassidy for fun with the library’s LEGOs! All ages are welcome to come build and create.

Story Time Reads This Is the Turkey
2025-11-24 10:30 - 11:30
Come read This Is the Turkey with Miss Cassidy and then make some turkey glasses to wear!
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Miss Jenny's Playgroup - Everyone Welcome!
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00
Come spend some time with KVCAP’s Miss Jenny and her playgroup! Thoughtfully designed games, crafts and activities for ages birth through five, but all are welcome. Come meet other parents and children for some once a month fun!

Fun STEAM Time Blasts Off With Straw Rockets!
2025-11-26 15:30 - 16:30
Come have a blast with Miss Cassidy and Fun STEAM Time! Create and color your own rocket ship, then power it with your breath! How far can your ship travel?

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
The library will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are all grateful for our wonderful patrons!

Story Time Reads Winter Waits
2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time reads Winter Waits and then everyone will design their own coolest winter hat!
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Beginning Spanish Class with Mila Hartman, MCI Spanish Teacher
2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
Come join Señora Mila Hartman from MCI as she shares some beginning Spanish! If there’s enough interest, this may become an ongoing class. If you’re learning Spanish on your own, this is a great opportunity to practice with a native speaker! All ages are welcome, and this is free and open to the public.

Fun STEAM Time Experiments with Melting Ice!
2025-12-03 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Miss Cassidy as she investigates what melts ice fastest – make your predictions and see what happens!

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:00
Come join MCI’s Mr. Cody Campbell to learn how to crochet adorable Christmas tree ornaments! Don’t know how to crochet? Don’t worry – we can teach you enough for this craft. It’s quick, easy and fun!
Yarn, beads, and crochet hooks will be supplied, but if you have a 5.5mm hook, please bring it with you.

Everyone aged 12 and older is welcome for this free program.

Story Time Reads Santa Claus, the World's No. 1 Toy Expert
2025-12-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Cassidy and her Story Time friends in reading Santa Claus, the Number One Toy Expert and then making a popsicle stick Christmas tree craft!

Fun STEAM Time Tackles the Snowman Stretch Challenge!
2025-12-10 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Miss Cassidy in attempting to build the tallest paper snowman using only paper, scissors and tape! What engineering principles might help your creation stand taller than the rest?

LEGO Club!
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
Come play and build with the library’s collection of LEGOs! All ages are welcome.

Story Time Reads Llama Llama Holiday Drama
2025-12-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come read Llama Llama Holiday Drama with Miss Cassidy and then build a reindeer to take home!

Annual Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library Holiday Open House
2025-12-17 15:00 - 17:00
Come enjoy good food and friends at the annual Library Holiday Open House. There will be crafts for the kids downstairs with Miss Cassidy (and maybe even a visit from Santa Claus!) Upstairs, take a last look at the incredible raffle items available this year (ticket sales close at 5PM!), munch on homemade cookies and other delicious nibbles, and enjoy good company and good cheer.

Story Time Reads Christmas Eve Good Night
2025-12-22 10:30 - 11:30
How do polar bears get their cubs to sleep on Christmas Eve? What about elves and snowmen? Join Miss Cassidy in reading this fun story and then make pipe cleaner candy canes to take home!

Fun STEAM Time Makes "Snow" Shooters!
2025-12-24 15:30 - 16:30
Use toilet paper rolls and balloons to make “snow” launchers – then send cotton balls flying!
