Pittsfield Public Library

Roomies & Zoomies
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | ME
For PreK to 2nd Graders:
Join us at the library to meet up with “Readers” from our local high school! You’ll receive a few new books, listen to some stories, and have some snacks. What could be better?!?
Parents, if you have not registered your child for this fun event, please do so here: https://forms.gle/jBtM7g757iFCpTW49

The Buccaneers: From Outcasts to Empire in Five Easy Steps
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Author and historian, James L. Nelson, will be at the library to discuss how these half-wild men, refugees from civilized society, evolved from a being a minor thorn in the side of Spain to playing a major part of the geopolitical world of the 17th Century.
This event will be in-person and via Zoom. If you’d like to join the broadcast on Zoom, please register at: tinyurl.com/jppemn

Meet the Author!
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Our Community Conversations continue with the discussion of “The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and their muses”. Author, Terri-Lynne DeFino will be joining us! To register for this online event, visit here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-6hqjgpH9Q10QKc81MI4tQyFNeXp_iS

Monster Making with Russ Cox
2021-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Join us for a monster story and a drawing workshop with our favorite Pittsfield illustrator, Russ Cox!
This is a Roomies & Zoomies event for grades PreK-2, but ALL are welcome to attend.

Dinner with Bruce Coffin
2021-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
Maine mystery author, Bruce Coffin, will be here to discuss his latest novel, Within Plain Sight, and chat about his work in law enforcement and with the FBI.
A pot luck dinner will follow his talk.

Tough as They Come book discussion
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
As part of the Persis S. Smith Community Read, we will be discussing (via zoom) Travis Mills’ book, “Tough as They Come.” Click here to register. Christine Johnson from the Travis Mills Foundation will be joining us. If you’d like a copy of the book, please call or message the library and we’ll be happy to get it for you!

Holiday Traditions Around the Globe
2021-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Hope you can join us for a bit of storytelling, ornament making, snacks and free books!

Keep This, Toss That
2022-01-04 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Organizing Humorist and bestselling author, Jamie Novak, will share her laugh-out-loud approach for what to do with all the stuff–without getting overwhelmed. The library has a copy of the book to check out, or you can purchase one from your local bookstore.
To register for this event and receive the Zoom link, go to: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf-morj4uHd148GsPwVY5ieRbVemI5Bg-

Book Discussion
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
We’ll be discussing Matt Haig’s “The Midnight Library” in person at 4pm. But if you’d like to join us via Zoom at 7pm, you can log on here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82389448424

Puzzles & Pie
2022-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Need to get out of your house for a little bit? The library will have puzzles, crosswords, suduko and other brain teasers available for you to borrow or work on at the library, along with a piece of pie!

Book Discussion Group (In person)
2022-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’ll be chatting about “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett. Let us know if you’d like to reserve a copy of the book.

Online book discussion
2022-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
We’ll be chatting about Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Here’s the link to join us: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83885951041

Drop In Craft Time FOR ALL AGES
2022-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
Drop in to the library between 1 and 3pm today to make a cool craft! This is for ALL AGES. We’ll have age appropriate crafts for you the younger crowd, as well as for teens and adults. Join us for a fun activity!

10 Tips on Eating Healthy on a Budget
2022-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Teens and adults are encouraged to join us in a free Snap-Ed 4-week nutrition class about eating healthy on a budget. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED at each session!

You can register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezyVaslTVexBmVT1joD_xgBVCoTQf581nBkfmFDmZpmCs75g/viewform

Spring Celebrations Around the World
2022-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Join us for another Roomies & Zoomies event! We’ll learn about how spring is observed throughout the world. There’ll be stories, snacks, crafts and activities for all.
This program is intended for children aged 4-8, but ALL ages are welcome.

What If I Dared to Dream?
2022-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
A presentation by Wendy Allen in collaboration with the Maine Humanities Council, is based on Wendy’s personal journey from pre-addiction, active addiction and recovery. This gives a “through the lens” view from someone that is affected by substance abuse disorder and the struggles she faces on a daily basis to find freedom from addiction. The presentation provides an understanding that no dream is too big, and that change IS possible.
This talk is via Zoom. Please register here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuGvqD8qEtER2xi4XN7SsYuFIiuxKmte
A live link will be sent to your email.

FunStemTime
2022-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
It’s DROP-IN CRAFT DAY! Our Community Room will be open so you can stop for a bit and create a cool craft during school vacation week. All supplies are provided.

Book Discussion (In Person)
2022-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
The library’s book group will be discussing the non-fiction title, “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. If you’d like to reserve a copy of the book, just let us know.
This event is in person in the Warren Community Room at the library.

Online Book Discussion
2022-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
April’s book pick for discussion is “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. Let us know if you’d like the library to reserve you a copy! This discussion is via Zoom. Click here to join: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83884796667

What's in a Pronoun?
2022-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | ME
MCI’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) will be presenting “What’s In a Pronoun?” If you’ve ever wondered why pronouns are important or are not sure which ones to use or maybe even what this is all about, we encourage you to attend this program.
There will be a “Meet and Greet” the students beginning at 6:30pm in the Warren Community Room and the presentation will begin at 7pm.

June Book Discussion
2022-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
The library will be discussing “Becoming Nicole: a transformation of an American family” by Amy Ellis Nutt. We will be meeting in the Warren Community Room. Please let us know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Mad Science of Maine!
2022-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Mad Science is back! Come join us for what we KNOW will be a fantastic presentation for all ages.

Conversing & Connecting
2022-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Conversing & Connecting is the Pittsfield Public Library’s book discussion group. All are welcome! Typically we meet in person on every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm. We also meet via Zoom at 7pm on the same day (except for this month!).
If you’d like to order a copy to read or listen to, call the library at 487-5880 or email us at bat@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org.
August’s book discussion pick is Beneficence by Meredith Hall. This is part of the ReadME book discussions sponsored by the Maine State Library and Maine Humanities Council.

Meet Local Children's Author, Jeanine Deas
2022-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 | ME
Join us for this joyful, interactive story time with local author, Jeanine Deas.
Jeanine will be reading from most recent books, conduct a craft with the kids, then will be selling and signing her books to finish off the event

Chat with Maine author, Meredith Hall
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Join us via Zoom as we chat with Maine author, Meredith Hall, about her novel, Beneficence, as part of the Read ME program. This is a joint collaboration between the Newport Cultural Center and the Pittsfield Public Library.

Click HERE to register for this event. You’ll receive an email with the Zoom link for the event.

Read ME is a statewide summer reading program offered by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine State Library that gets Maine’s adults all reading the same books. Each year a well-known Maine author recommends two titles by lesser-known Maine authors with libraries and their patrons participating in a summer of reading and discussing the featured books.2022’s featured books—recommended by Christina Baker Kline—are Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran and Beneficence by Meredith Hall. The Maine Humanities Council is a statewide non-profit that uses books, poetry, and big ideas to bring people together to discuss issues of importance. MHC programs and grants encourage critical thinking and conversations across social, economic, and cultural boundaries

Teens Wanted!
2022-09-14 15:30 - 17:00 | ME
Are you over 11 years old and want to make a difference in your community? Please join us at the library on September 14th to help in the creation of a teen advisory board. We’re looking for teens to advise the library on book, film and game purchases; want ideas on a teen room redesign, and program recommendations.
Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Career Center at the Library
2022-09-19 12:00 - 14:00 | ME
The Maine Career Center is on the move! Michelle Pelletier from the Career Center will be at the library to assist you with job searching, creating resumes, interviewing skills, training and education assistance, as well as veterans’ services and job search assistance.
Please call Michelle at 707-2559 or the library at 487-5880, or email michelle.pelletier@maine.gov for more information or to sign up for assistance.

Conversing & Connecting
2022-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Join us for our September book discussion where we’ll be chatting about the classic graphic novel, Maus I: a survivor’s tale by Art Spiegelman. This book has been challenged or banned in a few places and since we’ll be meeting during Banned Books Week, it seemed like the perfect time to read it!
Let the library know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Conversing & Connecting ONLINE
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Join us for our September book discussion where we’ll be chatting about the classic graphic novel, Maus I: a survivor’s tale by Art Spiegelman. This book has been challenged or banned in a few places and since we’ll be meeting during Banned Books Week, it seemed like the perfect time to read it!
You can click here to join the discussion via zoom: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81730234319
Let the library know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Romance Author Fun!
2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Come and meet local romance author, Constance Ruth Clark, as she chats about her work and her publishing career. A book sale and signing will follow the event.
Light refreshments will be served.
