Conversing & Connecting ONLINE
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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.

Maine Turtles!
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ME
Learn about the variety of turtle species that call Maine their home! Fall is a very important season for these reptiles, you will learn about hatchings and their journey home, as well as how all turtles begin preparations for their winter slumber. You will meet ambassador turtles at the Center for Wildlife and be able to participate in this interactive zoom learning experience! We look forward to seeing you on September 29th at 6 pm, as we zoom live with Docent, Mari O’Neil, from the Nature Center at the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine!
To register for this Zoom program, click HERE.

Read to a Dog!
2022-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | ME
Need a little comfort? Want to practice reading to a completely non-judgmental creature? Trot on over to the library where Willy, from Love on a Leash, will happily be waiting for you.

Saving Money on Home Energy Bills
2023-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | ME
With rising costs in heating and electricity it’s hard to know the best ways to save energy in the home and stay comfortable in the winter and the summer! Come learn about what you can do to save money in your home and be more comfortable year-round. Bring your questions about which options make the most sense and that will save the most money! We’ll go over the rebates available for Maine homeowners and what additional federal funding will be coming with the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Colin McCullough is a BPI-certified Home Energy Auditor who has worked for several state energy efficiency programs for 12 years, advising homeowners on the most efficient options for a more affordable, comfortable and safe home. He is currently renovating his 110-year-old home in Farmingdale to achieve Net-Zero Energy status.

A Journey Through Alzheimer's Disease
2023-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | ME
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice will join us at the library on Friday, March 24th at 1:00PM, for a very special program, “A Journey Through Alzheimer’s Disease.” Through virtual reality, you’ll see the world through the eyes of Beatriz, a person who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease.
This is a FREE program and open to all.

Conversing & Connecting
2023-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | ME
Join us for our March book discussion where we’ll be chatting in person about “Between Two Kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted” by Suleika Jaouad.
Let the library know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Conversing & Connecting ONLINE
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ME
Join us for our April book discussion where we’ll be chatting about “Between Two Kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted” by Suleika Jaouad. We’ll be meeting via zoom here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81730234319
Let the library know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Culture Club
2023-04-20 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | ME
If you’re between the ages of 4 and 10, join us on the third Thursdays of each month for games, stories, activities and food as we celebrate the cultures around our globe.
This month we’ll be learning about the country Colombia from Wladimir Ortiz and his daughter, Anna. Wladimir grew up in Colombia and will teach us a bit about the culture, including something yummy to eat!

This event is sponsored by a grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation.

Career Center at the Library
2023-09-05 12:30 - 16:00, 2023-09-12 12:30 - 16:00, 2023-09-19 12:30 - 16:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Career Center staff will be at the library every Tuesday from 12:30 to 4. They can assist you with job searches, polishing a resume, mock interviews, locating internships, and more.
Offered by the Maine Department of Labor. For more information, please contact Ross Sirois at (207) 707-2560 or at Ross.M.Sirois@Maine.gov

Fiber Friends
2023-09-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come join a friendly group of spinners, knitters and other fiber enthusiasts in the library’s community room for two hours of crafting in company. All skill levels welcome. Please contact Donna Laux at laux2@roadrunner.com with any questions about this group.

Pittsfield Public Library Book Group
2023-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The Pittsfield Public Library Book Group will resume meetings beginning this September 14 at 3pm. Come join club members to discuss what you’ve read recently and what you’d like to read as a group going forward. For more information on the group, please contact Sue Leibowitz at 487-4556.

Adult Board Game Club
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come join us for a fun evening playing old favorites or learning a new game! Bring a game to share if you have one, but if not, never fear – we’ll have Wingspan, Azul, Calico and others available to play. The club will be meeting in the library’s Teen Reading Room from 6-8 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Open to all community members 18 and older.

Pittsfield Public Library Book Club Meeting
2023-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The group will be discussing Amor Towle’s Rules of Civility. If you are interested in talking about this month’s book or learning more about subsequent meetings, please contact Sue Leibowitz at (207) 487-5446. The book club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 PM at the library.

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
2023-10-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Books, books, books! We have hundreds of beautiful volumes for sale by donation, everything from children’s picture books to brand new box sets from top authors. Lots of mysteries, romances and thrillers, plenty of non-fiction, just a little bit of everything. Come check it out during library open hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday. All proceeds benefit library programs.

Pittsfield Trunk or Treat
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The Library will be open and treating patrons during the first half of the Pittsfield Trunk or Treat event, from 4-6. Come show off your costumes en route to the municipal parking lot!

Adult Contemporary Board Game Night
2023-11-01 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 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. Recent games played have included Ingenuity, Wingspan, Gizmos, Bohnanza, and Century Spice Road.
Adults 18+ only for our evening meetings – but we are looking for volunteers to run a group for 10+ during library hours. The group is currently meeting every two weeks in the Pittsfield Community Library Teen Room.

Veterans' Day Holiday - LIBRARY CLOSED
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-11 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The library will be closed Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans’ Day holiday. Thank you to all who served.

Adult Contemporary Board Game Night
2023-11-15 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 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. Recent games have included Ingenuity, Wingspan, Bohnanza, Century Spice Road, Exquisite Corpse and Gizmos.

Adults 18+ only for our evening meetings – but we are looking for volunteers to run a group for 10+ during library hours! The group is currently meeting every two weeks in the Pittsfield Community Library Teen Room.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM from the MSL - The Wildlife Tree Read Aloud
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | ME
Join us for a read aloud and conversation with Peter and Deborah Emery as they read The Wildlife Tree and share information about a seemingly dead tree that supports a multitude of wildlife. Enjoy the interactive questions and clues in the book as you learn about the birds and mammals in our northern forests. Additionally, experience some of the amazing sounds used by certain animals to communicate with one another.
https://maine-msl.libcal.com/event/11423051

Thanksgiving Holiday - LIBRARY CLOSED
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-25 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The library will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving Day, as well as the following Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the holiday!

Make Bunny Cakes with KVCAP!
2023-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come join Jenny of the KVCAP Family Enrichment Council of Somerset County as she reads Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells. Jenny will bring homemade play-doh so everyone can make bunny cakes of their own, and share the recipe for more fun at home.

Adult Traditional Board Game Group
2023-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come spend some time at the library playing games! This group is intended for adults who enjoy playing more traditional board games like Scrabble, backgammon, cribbage, Parcheesi, or Yahtzee. This is a new group and the library will provide some games, but participants should feel free to bring whatever they like to play. Our inaugural meeting will be held in the Teen Room upstairs from 2-4 in the afternoon on Tuesday, December 5.

Holiday Open House, Silent Auction and Raffle
2023-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Please join us for light seasonal refreshments, crafts for the kids, and even a visit from Santa! We will also be holding a silent auction and raffle to benefit library programs, so be sure to stop by and see the fabulous donations up for bid.
