Pittsfield Public Library

Mysteries in the Morning
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | ME
Our mystery book discussion continues this month at the library–outside under the canopies! Pease bring a chair. We’ll be discussing “The beautiful cigar girl : Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the invention of murder” by Daniel Stashower.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-08-23 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Story Time live on the lawn!

Lucky Platt at the Library!!
2021-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 | ME
Beloved children’s author and illustrator, Lucky Platt, will be at the library for a special story time and craft! She’ll show y’all how to do a scratchboard. Join us!

Breanna Norris & "Dog is Love"
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Norris, owner of Canine Insights, Inc., will discuss her work as a dog trainer as well as relationships between dogs and their caretakers.
This is part of our Community book series. “Dog is Love” will also be discussed throughout the evening.

Be Your Own Bike Mechanic!
2021-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
An educational hands-on session for teens and adults on bicycle maintenance. Erik DaSilva, Safety Education Manager for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, will bring all tools and equipment necessary for people to use (and fix up their bikes as long as they’re not “totally trashed.”

Please bring your bike! Six people (or 6 pairs, i.e. parent/child or couple) will be accommodated. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call the library at 487-5880 to grab your spot.

Story Time with Mr. Wes OUTSIDE
2021-08-16 10:30 - 11:00 | ME

Pony Club--Summer Reading
2021-07-29 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
On Facebook Live today, we’ll celebrate ponies with the book, “Pony Club.”

Story Time with Mr. Wes OUTSIDE
2021-07-26 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Story Time live on the lawn! Today we’ll celebrate Aunts and Uncles!

Cuddle Monkey--Summer Reading
2021-07-22 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Join us on Facebook Live as Mr. Wes celebrates monkeys with the story, “Cuddle Monkey.” Don’t forget to grab your Take ‘n’ Make bag!

Get Out of the Doghouse Day
2021-07-19 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Today’s story time will be outside on the lawn and the craft will be making a doghouse!

Petting Zoo!
2021-07-15 15:30 - 17:00 | ME
That’s right, folks, there will be a petting zoo at the library!! Treats for the animals will be available so you and your family can feed and interact with all the creatures. We’re so looking forward to this event as part of our Tails and Tales summer reading program!

A Lucky Man book discussion
2021-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Our Community book discussion continues this month with Jamel Brinkley’s “A Lucky Man”. If you’d like a copy of this short story collection, please contact the library at 487-5880. Our discussion will be simultaneously run via Zoom and live at the library.

Story Time with Mr. Wes--OUTSIDE! (Or inside if raining)
2021-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
It’s National Paper Bag Day! Join us “live” on the lawn for a great story and a great craft: paper bag puppets!

Summer Reading--The Lion King
2021-07-08 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Did you know that The Lion King book is the mythological “hero’s journey,” as Simba discovers who he really is? Join us on Facebook Live to find out more.

Go Get 'Em Tiger!
2021-07-01 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will be reading stories, have STEM activities and creating crafts via Facebook Live.

Story Time with Mr. Wes--OUTSIDE!!
2021-06-28 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Story Time at the library is back! Mr. Wes will join you outside to read stories and have some fun!

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF!
2021-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | ME
Join us outside the library as Mr. Wes kicks off the summer reading program! You’ll be able to pick up your summer reading bag, log and a free book.

Story Time with Mr. Wes!
2021-06-21 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Mr. Wes will be bringing you story time online through Facebook Live, and today will be giving you a sneak peek into the summer reading program. Hope you can join us!

Welcome Home: My Journey Through Foster Care, Coming Out, and Reuniting With Family
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Marpheen Chann, is a Portland, Maine-based thinker, writer, educator and speaker on social justice, equity, and inclusion. In “Welcome Home,” Marpheen shares his insights, lessons learned, and maybe a few laughs as he shares his story as a second-generation Cambodian American who went through foster care and adoption, struggled with fitting in and adapting to a white-majority community, and coming out as gay to his devoutly religious family. Marpheen will be joining us via Zoom. Register here: http://bit.ly/marpheen

This is part of our “Community” book discussion series. As part of the discussion with Marpheen, we will also talk about the bestselling book, “Tales of the City” by Armistead Maupin.

Fun STEM Time with Mr. Wes
2021-06-17 15:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-10 15:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-03 15:00 - 15:30, 2021-05-27 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Each Thursday afternoon, Mr. Wes will be with you via Facebook Live to show you a science experiment, share stories, teach you magic tricks or create craft projects.

Story Time with Mr. Wes!
2021-06-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-05-24 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Mr. Wes will be bringing you story time online through Facebook Live. Hope you can join us!

Doing Death Differently
2021-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
The Good To Go! Departure File was created by Amy Pickard when her mom died suddenly in 2012, without a will. Learn more about Amy’s journey and what the advance planning product contains. One attendee will win the GTG! Departure File (retail $100). Register here: http://bit.ly/doingdeath

Healthy Minds, Healthy Living
2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Licensed social worker, Fawn Robinson, will discuss ways we can take care of ourselves in order to create or maintain a healthy mind and healthy life. She will share tips on ways to make time for yourself and how to manage the guilt that often comes into play when we think about or attempt to take time for ourselves.

Mysteries in the Morning
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Our mystery book discussion continues but this month we will be AT THE LIBRARY! We’ll be outside, so please bring a chair. In May we’ll be discussing “We Are All the Same in the Dark” by Julia Heaberlin.

Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Littlefield
2021-05-25 19:00 - 19:30 | ME
Get in your PJs with your cup of cocoa and join us on Tuesday evenings via Facebook Live with Mrs. Littlefield from the Manson Park School PreK!
