Pittsfield Public Library

Making Crab & Jellyfish Crafts
2022-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | ME
Mr. Wes is on vacation this week, but Hannah from HealthySV has us covered! For our last FunTime for the summer, join us as Hannah and her teammate lead us through some fun summer time crafts.

Story Time Surprise with Miss Lynn
2022-08-29 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Mr. Wes is on vacation this week, so Miss Lynn will be here for what should be a fantastic story time!

Teens Wanted!
2022-09-14 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
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.

Culture Club
2022-09-15 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Formerly known as Roomies & Zoomies, Culture Club is back!
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’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a scavenger hunt!

Career Center at the Library
2022-09-19 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 UTC
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 UTC
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
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)
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.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-10-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-24 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Each Monday at 10:30, Mr. Wes celebrates a different holiday for story time.
Join us for the fun!

Pizza & Poetry
2022-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Maine author, Gary Rainford, will read and deliver his collection of poetry, “Adrift: the love and loss of living with dementia,” a love story for his mother.
Join us for a slice of pizza and a slice of life from an award-winning poet.

Alec Hartman Photography Exhibit
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Alec Hartman’s work is noted for the human-like expressions of his animals and his ability to show the extraordinary beauty in everyday landscapes. No images are photoshopped. Alec often explained, “These images are exactly as they appeared before me.” See the March 2022 DownEast magazine for a wonderful article about Alec and his photography: www.alecphoto.com.
Alec, from East Vassalboro, Maine, died in the summer of 2019. His mother, Charlie, exhibits his work around the state. Prints and cards are available for sale with a portion of sales to benefit the library. There will be a reception and presentation by Charlie on October 5th. This exhibit will be available through the end of October.

Fun Stem Time
2022-10-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-10-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-10-27 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Mr. Wes always has something brewing for Fun Stem Time! Check back soon for the topic of the day.

Therapy Dogs!
2022-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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.

Job Training & Funding Workshop
2022-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Ready to reinvent yourself? Come to this workshop at the Pittsfield Public Library to learn about the many new funding and training opportunities for Mainers. Karen from the Career Center will be here to guide you through the process of signing up for these employment opportunities. Laptops will be available to use at the workshop on Wednesday, October 12th from 10am-1pm. For more information, contact Karen at 474-4915.

Teen Advisory Board
2022-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Are you over 11 years old and want to make a difference in your community? Please join us at the library on 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.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Maine Author Open House
2022-10-15 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Come meet local authors from our beautiful state to our exclusive open house event!

Conversing & Connecting
2022-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for our October book discussion where we’ll be chatting about the memoir, “Without a Map” by Meredith Hall.
Let the library know if you’d like a copy of the book.

Conversing & Connecting Online
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us for our October book discussion where we’ll be chatting about the memoir, “Without a Map” by Meredith Hall. 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2022-10-20, 2022-10-21, 2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library will be holding their annual book sale this month. Loads of books, dvds, audios–purchase the items by donation! The proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library, which in turn benefits the library.

Culture Club
2022-10-20 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Formerly known as Roomies & Zoomies, Culture Club is back!
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 celebrating Diwali, India’s most celebrated holiday–the Festival of Lights!

Story Time with Mr. Wes--Halloween Edition!
2022-10-31 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
What does Mr. Wes have in store for you? This is his FAVORITE holiday, so it’s sure to be loads of fun!

Job Training & Funding Workshop
2022-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Ready to reinvent yourself? Come to this workshop at the Pittsfield Public Library to learn about the many new funding and training opportunities for Mainers. Karen from the Career Center will be here to guide you through the process of signing up for these employment opportunities. Laptops will be available to use at the workshop on Wednesday, November 9th from 10am-1pm.

For more information, contact Karen at 474-4915.

Fun STEAM Time
2022-11-10 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Mr. Wes always has something brewing for Fun Stem Time! We’ll be observing Forget-Me-Not Day. Come to the library to make your very own Forget-Me-Nots!me-
