An Evening with Maine Writer Matt Cost
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present at evening with local Maine author Matt Cost. Matt is the highly acclaimed, award-winning author of the Mainely Mystery series. The first book, Mainely Power, was selected as the Maine Humanities Council Read ME Fiction Book of 2020. This was followed by Mainely Fear, Mainely Money, Mainely Angst, and Mainely Wicked. His Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mysteries include Wolfe Trap, Mind Trap, Mouse Trap, and Cosmic Trap, and now, Pirate Trap.
Cost’s love of histories and mysteries is combined in the novel, Velma Gone Awry, book one in his new series featuring private eye, 8 Ballo, set in 1920’s Brooklyn. The second book, City Gone Askew, will publish in August of 2024.
Matt will share the process of writing a book and how books evolve by discussing Pirate Trap, which is set here in Maine. Expect a lively session!

Cost lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Harper. There are four grown children: Brittany, Pearson, Miranda, and Ryan. A chocolate Lab and a basset hound round out the mix. He now spends his days at the computer, writing.

Music Appreciation with Mr. Wes
2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:30
Bring in your favorite song(s) to share with others – Mr. Wes will, too! Music speaks truth to our souls…

Story Time Talks About Dental Care
2024-05-20 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time learns all about dental care. Take care of your teeth so that they can take care of you!

Fiber Friends Group
2024-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Fiber Friends, a great group who enjoy all things fiber arts! Whether you’re a knitter, spinner, crocheter, felter, weaver or something entirely other, you’re welcome to come work and chat on Mondays.

Happy 120th Birthday to the Library!
2024-05-21 14:00 - 16:00
Come enjoy cake and conversation as we celebrate the Pittsfield Public Library’s birthday – we turn 120 on May 19! We’ll have activities all month to celebrate our milestone.

Art, stories, movement and more with KVCAP's Miss Jenny!
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join KVCAP’s Miss Jenny in reading stories, playing games, and sensory play! Lots of age appropriate activities from birth to age five, but all ages are welcome!

Adult Contemporary Board Game Night (18+)
2024-05-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Come join a fun group of people to play contemporary (European style) board games! Adults 18+ only tonight. Recent games have included Sagrada, Wingspan, Sushi Go Party and Business Walrus. Bring a game to share or come prepared to learn a new one!

Meet Neeps the Tortoise! Diane Madden reads her book Neeps and Tattie
2024-05-23 15:30 - 16:30
For World Turtle Day, Diane Madden will read her story about two rescued tortoises living on the shores of Loch Ness. Come meet Diane’s pet tortoise! The author will have copies of her book available for sale/signing. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about turtles and tortoises.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Memorial Day
2024-05-27
The library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

Story Time Reads About Maine Wildlife
2024-05-28 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time celebrates Maine wildlife. Have you ever seen a moose? What about a loon? Do you know what our state bird and mammal are?

FAMILY Contemporary Board Game Night
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00
Come join a great group of folks for fun with contemporary (European style) 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. Children 12 and older are welcome one night a month – this month’s Family Night is May 29.

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Hole in the Bucket Day
2024-05-30 15:30 - 16:30
Always be a bucket filler, not a bucket spiller!

Story Time Celebrates National Egg Day
2024-06-03 10:30 - 11:30
Which came first, the egg or Story Time? Come join Mr. Wes for some egg-citing games and crafts!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Garden Exercise Day
2024-06-06 15:30 - 16:30
National Gardening Exercise Day is observed each year on June 6 and encourages us to maximize the benefits we reap from gardening by adding some stretches and a few extra steps or squats. Come move with Mr. Wes!

LEGO Playtime with Mr. Wes
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
Come check out the library’s LEGO collection and build a masterpiece!

Story Time Celebrates National Iced Tea Day!
2024-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
Like it or loathe it, iced tea is one of the tastes of summer. Come learn more about tea in all its forms with Mr. Wes.

Adult Seminar Series: Come Help Found a Walking Club!
2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:30
Join your librarians and other interested parties to help plan a community walking club. Pittsfield is full of beautiful places to walk – let’s get out and enjoy them! We’ll talk about timing and routes, as well as discuss appropriate footwear, clothing, and balance aids.

Adult Contemporary Board Game Night (18+)
2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 18:00 - 20:00
Come join a fun group of people to play contemporary (European style) board games! Adults 18+ only tonight. Recent games have included Sagrada, Wingspan, Sushi Go Party and Wingspan. Bring a game to share or come prepared to learn a new one!

Fun STEM Time Makes Father's Day Crafts
2024-06-13 15:30 - 16:30
Join Mr. Wes in making some fun crafts to celebrate Father’s Day!

An Evening with Maine Writer Tim O'Brien
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present an evening presentation by Tim O’Brien, author of The Maine Roadshow, a “lavishly illustrated [book] with nearly 450 photos, all taken by the author, during a five-year, thousands-of-mile journey exploring and documenting all corners of the state.”
A captivating speaker, Tim will regale the audience with a photo tour of some of his favorite Maine places, especially those local to our area! Come enjoy an evening exploring some of the little known and fascinating facets of our state. Tim’s books will be available for sale and signing during the event.

In his own words, “Tim O’Brien has worked in the communications side of the entertainment industry chronicling the latest and greatest that theme parks, amusement parks and attractions, roadside attractions, circuses, carnivals and sideshows have to offer. An industry specialist and award winning photojournalist, Tim has had more than 5,000 articles and more than 3,000 photos published. He has visited more than 500 amusement parks and attractions in 29 countries and has ridden nearly 600 different roller coasters…
For 10 years, Tim served as the national corporate spokesperson for Ripley Entertainment Inc. and had the privilege of showing off the company’s 90-plus attractions throughout the world. During that time, he served as editor of the venerable Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon, and was producer and co-host of the Ripley Radio weekly broadcast creating more than 200 episodes over a five year period. Today he proudly holds the emeritus title of “Ambassador of Odd” with Ripley’s Believe It or Not!…
​When not traveling, he splits his time between Nashville, Tennessee and Belgrade, Maine with his wife, Kathleen and their two cats, Simon and Garfunkel.”

Fix-a-Bike Bicycle Repair Class with Bicycle Coalition of ME
2024-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Are you ready to learn how to keep your bike in top condition? Register to take this free, two hour course sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Children 8+ are welcome with an adult. Bring your bicycle and a helmet! Spaces are limited, so send us an email to circulation@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org to reserve your spot! Please include your name, a contact phone number, and the number of individuals registering in the body of the email.

Story Time Celebrates Eat Your Veggies Day!
2024-06-17 10:30 - 11:30
What’s your favorite vegetable? They’re all good for you, and can help you “eat the rainbow,” a great way to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs!

Culture Club Observes King Kamehameha Day
2024-06-19 15:00 - 16:00
What do you know about the 50th state, Hawaii? Did you know it was once ruled by royalty? King Kamehameha Day celebrates the history and heritage of Hawaii’s native inhabitants – come celebrate with us with leis, crafts, and a book to take home!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Summer: Beach Party!
2024-06-20 15:30 - 16:30
Come celebrate the beginning of summer with a beach party!

LEGO Play Time with Mr. Wes
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00

Story Time Observes National Hydration Day
2024-06-24 10:30 - 11:30
Every part of your body needs water – how much is enough? Come find out with Mr. Wes!

Move and Play with KVCAP's Miss Jenny
2024-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Come enjoy age appropriate activities tailored to kids aged birth to five years! All ages are welcome.

Family Contemporary Board Game Night (12+)
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come join a fun group of people to play contemporary (European style) board games! Everyone 12 and older is welcome tonight. Recent games have included Sagrada, Wingspan, Sushi Go Party and Wingspan. Bring a game to share or come prepared to learn a new one!
