The Listening Tour
2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | 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.

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

How to Avoid Organizing Mistakes
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
2022-03-14 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 register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezyVaslTVexBmVT1joD_xgBVCoTQf581nBkfmFDmZpmCs75g/viewform

Write a Legacy Letter
2022-03-15 15:00 - 16:30 | ME
A legacy letter is a written document that allows you to share your life lessons, express your values and transmit your blessings to future generations. Jay Sherwin will introduce us to this concept and help us craft our own legacy letters. This workshop is via Zoom. Please register at this link: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscuyoqjIuGdLdtqmib35KZpvvJTFRjCzq

Spring Celebrations Around the World
2022-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Join us for another Roomies & Zoomies event! We’ll learn about how spring is observed throughout the world. There’ll be stories, snacks, crafts and activities for all.
This program is intended for children aged 4-8, but ALL ages are welcome.

Book Discussion
2022-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
There’ll be an in-person discussion of Sonia Sotomayor’s autobiography, “My Beloved World.” Please call or email (bat@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org) the library to reserve a copy today.

Online Book Discussion
2022-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
There’ll be an online discussion of Sonia Sotomayor’s autobiography, “My Beloved World.” Please call or email (bat@pittsfieldpubliclibrary.org) the library to reserve a copy today. We’ll be meeting via Zoom. Please use this link to log on: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89713537437

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
We’re observing “School Librarian Day” as well as “Vitamin C Day.” Wear orange!

What If I Dared to Dream?
2022-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
A presentation by Wendy Allen in collaboration with the Maine Humanities Council, is based on Wendy’s personal journey from pre-addiction, active addiction and recovery. This gives a “through the lens” view from someone that is affected by substance abuse disorder and the struggles she faces on a daily basis to find freedom from addiction. The presentation provides an understanding that no dream is too big, and that change IS possible.
This talk is via Zoom. Please register here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuGvqD8qEtER2xi4XN7SsYuFIiuxKmte
A live link will be sent to your email.

FunStemTime
2022-04-07 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’re celebrating No Housework Day and Coffee Cake Day. Come for a craft, a coffee, and take a break from vacuuming!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
It’s Pet Day! Bring a photo of your pets to share with Mr. Wes and other Story Timers. We’ll read and share stories about pets!

FunStemTime
2022-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month. We are looking for guest poets and/or readers, so if YOU want to share one of your poems or read another’s work, please let Mr. Wes know!

FunStemTime
2022-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
It’s DROP-IN CRAFT DAY! Our Community Room will be open so you can stop for a bit and create a cool craft during school vacation week. All supplies are provided.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
We’re celebrating Telephone Day! We’ll have a story and make our own tin can telephones.

Book Discussion (In Person)
2022-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
The library’s book group will be discussing the non-fiction title, “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. If you’d like to reserve a copy of the book, just let us know.
This event is in person in the Warren Community Room at the library.

Online Book Discussion
2022-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
April’s book pick for discussion is “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. Let us know if you’d like the library to reserve you a copy! This discussion is via Zoom. Click here to join: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83884796667

FunStemTime
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’ll take a look at a few science experiments you can do at home!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-05-23 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Story Time celebrates International BEING YOU Day. In the whole wide world there is only ONE YOU! Come help Mr. Wes celebrate that fact.

What's in a Pronoun?
2022-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | ME
MCI’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) will be presenting “What’s In a Pronoun?” If you’ve ever wondered why pronouns are important or are not sure which ones to use or maybe even what this is all about, we encourage you to attend this program.
There will be a “Meet and Greet” the students beginning at 6:30pm in the Warren Community Room and the presentation will begin at 7pm.

Fun Stem Time
2022-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’re taking a look at paper airplanes today. How do you make them? What makes them fly? Come and find out from Mr. Wes!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2022-06-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-27 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
Each Monday at 10:30, Mr. Wes celebrates a different holiday for story time. Join us for the fun!

Summer Reading Kick-Off
2022-06-20 10:30 - 11:30 | ME
Come and sign up for the summer reading program! We’ll have a few goodies for you to pick up, some snacks to munch on and games to play. Join us!

June Book Discussion
2022-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
The library will be discussing “Becoming Nicole: a transformation of an American family” by Amy Ellis Nutt. We will be meeting in the Warren Community Room. Please let us know if you’d like a copy of the book.

June Online Book Discussion
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
We’ll be discussing “Becoming Nicole: a transformation of an American family” by Amy Ellis Nutt. You can join via Zoom here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/85126928857
If you need us to reserve a copy of the book, please contact the library at 487-5880.

Biomes with live animals!
2022-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Chewonki will be visiting the library once again!
“From forests to deserts, and grasslands to the oceans, we will explore different biomes of our planet. Our focus is on three of the major biomes: rain forests, deserts and oceans.
A closer look at the flora and fauna will reveal the adaptations necessary to thrive within these unique areas. Our lesson uses slides, real specimens, and three live, non-releasable animals to discuss some of the specific species that call these special places home.”
This program is aimed towards 3rd graders up through adults.

Superheroes!
2022-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | ME
We’ll have a few superheroes at the library to talk to you about what kinds of careers are out there for you to aspire to be. The world is filled with an ocean of possibilities!

Be a Biologist!
2022-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The Maine Discovery Museum is back in person with more GSK Science in the Summer! This year’s focus is on becoming a biologist. For two weeks, you’ll discover what various types of biologists do and the problems they face by exploring fossils, plants, chemicals and wildlife.
