Pittsfield Public Library

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2022-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | ME
Today is Optimist Day! Is your glass half empty or half full? Join us for a story and a few magical illusions to change your perspective.

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

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-

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-12-30 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Time for a New Year’s craft!

Story Time
2021-12-27 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
Now that Christmas is over, it’s Thank You Note day!

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
One more Christmas craft! (Just 2 more sleeps until Christmas!!)

Holiday Party!
2021-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
This special story time will feature music, magic, snacks, and a visit from Santa! Every child will leave the library with a new book to keep.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
More holiday crafting and a bit of Christmas magic!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-12-13 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
Let’s celebrate Hot Cocoa Day!

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-12-09 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Join us for a bit of magic and a Christmas craft!

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!

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!

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.

Fun STEM Time with Mr. Wes (IN PERSON)
2021-10-28 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
It’s National Chocolate Day! Let’s find out the science of how chocolate is made.

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.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-10-25 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
We’re celebrating National Pumpkin Day today! Join us for stories and crafts relating to this fun holiday.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes (IN PERSON)
2021-10-21 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will show you how to make a mini Foosball table to pass the time on rainy days. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-10-18 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
What weird, fun holiday will we celebrate today? Join us for stories and crafts to find out!

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

Fun Time with Mr. Wes (IN PERSON)
2021-10-14 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Let’s celebrate National Dessert Day!

Fun STEM Time (IN PERSON)
2021-10-07 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
We’re making chocolate milkshakes today! Join us for some dairy fun.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-10-04 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
We’re celebrating National Taco Day today! Join us for stories and crafts relating to this fun holiday.

Fun STEM Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-30 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will share some exciting facts about chewing gum. We’ll have some packs of gum available for free here at the library.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-23 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will show you how to make your own checkerboard! Check it out on Facebook Live.

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

Roomies & Zoomies
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | 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

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-20 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
It’s National Family Day! Story Time celebrates families for this lovely day.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-20 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
It’s National Care for Kids day. Mr. Wes will teach children a few ways to care for others and our world.

Buy Nothing, Get Everything
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Join us as we discuss the ideas of the book, “Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan” via Zoom. We will also be chatting about the new Facebook group, “Buy Nothing Pittsfield” that we encourage you to join!
To register, click here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfu6gqz8iGtRYX3eCwy66ROy5O0rJWfXH

Back to School Bedtime Story!
2021-08-31 19:00 - 19:30 | ME
Mrs. Littlefield is back with a special back to school story! Jump in your jammies and join us on Facebook Live!
