Pittsfield Public Library

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

Roomies & Zoomies!
2021-08-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Maine Central Institute, Park’s Gym, 295 Main St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The Pittsfield Public Library is very excited to invite local PreK through 2nd grade students (homeschoolers welcome!!) to a new program called “Roomies and Zoomies.” This new program is funded by a recent King Foundation grant to connect MCI students, particularly international students, to local families and children to share their native language and culture and learn about small town Maine customs–all while reading children’s books together.
The MCI students will be our “Readers” and the PreK-2nd graders will be our “listeners.” Participants must be able to meet in person OR virtually at least once a month. (The dates and times are flexible.) Ipads can be borrowed for those wanting to meet virtually. Each month everyone will receive a free book and a snack pack through the library.
Our first official meeting will be on August 26th from 6:30-8pm at the Park’s Gymnasium on the MCI campus. Free bags, books and snacks will be provided!
Please register here on this form by August 24th. For more information call the library at 487-5880 or email Holly the director at director@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Mysteries in the Morning
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 | 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 | 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
