Pittsfield Public Library

How to Avoid Organizing Mistakes
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ME
Join us for a fun-filled and informative evening with author and humorist, Jamie Novak, while she tells us how to avoid the 7 biggest organizing mistakes. You can register for this Zoom event here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu-vqjwsGNVYFLR9dg5fLWmtaWYXpOVl

10 Tips on Eating Healthy on a Budget
2022-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Teens and adults are encouraged to join us in a free Snap-Ed 4-week nutrition class about eating healthy on a budget. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED at each session!
You can pre-register for the class here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezyVaslTVexBmVT1joD_xgBVCoTQf581nBkfmFDmZpmCs75g/viewform

The Listening Tour
2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | ME
You’re invited to be part of Maine State Museum’s Listening Tour, in partnership with the Pittsfield Public Library. We’re reaching out to communities across the state to learn what they care about, and what they’d like to see in the museum.
No prior knowledge or experience with the museum is necessary, we want to hear from everyone! These have been fun, informal, thoughtful discussions, and we look forward to talking with you.
This will be a 1.5 hour facilitated conversation on Zoom. This is a free event with closed captioning available.
To attend, please register for this meeting at this link:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO-vqjIrHd0E-sn8raqJrhBIZ-HjietG
Once you register, you’ll get a Zoom link in your email.

Story Time with Sebasticook Dental
2022-02-28 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
Since today is National Tooth Fairy Day, Sebasticook Dental will be at the library to teach kids how to brush their teeth. Come and learn how to get the most out of your smile!

Drop In Craft Time FOR ALL AGES
2022-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
Drop in to the library between 1 and 3pm today to make a cool craft! This is for ALL AGES. We’ll have age appropriate crafts for you the younger crowd, as well as for teens and adults. Join us for a fun activity!

Online book discussion
2022-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
We’ll be chatting about Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Here’s the link to join us: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83885951041

Book Discussion Group (In person)
2022-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’ll be chatting about “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett. Let us know if you’d like to reserve a copy of the book.

Story Time
2022-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
We’ll be learning about some of the Presidents of the United States, like George Washington and Honest Abe Lincoln.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2022-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
It’s National Kindness Day. What can we do to be kind to others and ourselves?

Puzzles & Pie
2022-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Need to get out of your house for a little bit? The library will have puzzles, crosswords, suduko and other brain teasers available for you to borrow or work on at the library, along with a piece of pie!

Story Time
2022-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
We’re having a Valentine’s Day party!!! Music, games, snacks & FUN!

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2022-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so join us to make cards for Mom, Dad, siblings, cousins and friends!

Roomies & Zoomies--Valentine's Day Edition
2022-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, this will be a Zoom event. Please register here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOqqqTgrGtyl1DuOGb5apYxzGqFJEN7A
We will be learning how Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world with stories, facts, and discussion from international students from MCI. We’ll also have crafts to create and snacks to munch on. If you cannot make it to the program in person, please call Holly at the library at 487-5880 and we can make other arrangements.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-02-07 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
It’s “Send a Card to a Friend” Day! Join us for a story and learn how to write a card to a friend. Postage will be provided.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2022-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.
