Pittsfield Public Library

FREE MacOS Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a NEW Tablet!
2025-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
This workshop is for those who are new to using the MacOS or want to build more confidence using the Mac operating system. Attendees will learn to navigate the Mac operating system, manage applications using the Dock, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files, and more. Class is limited to six people; please bring your own Mac laptop.

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of earbuds and their choice of a $10 gift card to either Dunkin’, Reny’s or Danforth’s (while supplies last). In addition, all registrants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Lenovo M9 tablets.

This class is made possible by a grant from PLA, funded by AT&T. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Board Game Night (18+)
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00
Come join us for a night of favorite European-style board games. Bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new one! Recent games have included Forest Shuffle, Flamecraft, Tsuro, That’s So Clever and more.

The library sponsors this group every Wednesday evening. It is librarian led and intended for adults 18+. We welcome players new and old – bring a favorite game to teach or come ready to learn!

We’re back to meeting upstairs in the reading room at 6PM. Hope to see you there!

Fun STEAM Time Has a Marshmallow Tower Building Contest!
2025-05-14 15:30 - 16:30
Using only marshmallows and toothpicks, who will be able to build the tallest tower? What shapes are naturally strongest? What happens if you eat an important marshmallow?! Come have fun finding out!

FREE MacOS Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a NEW Tablet!
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
This workshop is for those who are new to using the MacOS or want to build more confidence using the Mac operating system. Attendees will learn to navigate the Mac operating system, manage applications using the Dock, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files, and more. Class is limited to six people; please bring your own Mac laptop or tablet.

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of earbuds and their choice of a $10 gift card to either Dunkin’, Reny’s or Danforth’s (while supplies last). In addition, all registrants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Lenovo M9 tablets.

This class is made possible by a grant from PLA, funded by AT&T. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Story Time Reads A House for Hermit Crab
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30
Come join Miss Cassidy as she reads Eric Carle’s classic, A House for Hermit Crab. Then make and decorate your own hermit crab shell!

LEGO Club
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Miss Cassidy and play with the library’s collection of LEGOs! What can you make? All ages welcome.

FREE Windows 11 Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a NEW Tablet!
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30
If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don’t know your way around using a computer just yet, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a personal computer with the Windows 11 Operating System. Class is limited to six people; feel free to bring your own laptop or use one of the library machines for the class.

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of earbuds and their choice of a $10 gift card to either Dunkin’, Reny’s or Danforth’s (while supplies last). In addition, all registrants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Lenovo M9 tablets.

This class is made possible by a grant from PLA, funded by AT&T. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Board Game Night (18+)
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00
Come join us for a night of favorite European-style board games. Bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new one! Recent games have included Forest Shuffle, Tsuro, That’s So Clever and more.

The library sponsors this group every Wednesday evening. It is librarian led and intended for adults 18+. We welcome players new and old – bring a favorite game to teach or come ready to learn!

We’re back to meeting upstairs in the reading room at 6PM. Hope to see you there!

Fun STEAM Time Makes Homemade "Lava" Lamps!
2025-05-07 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Miss Cassidy for Fun STEAM Time and make your own lava lamp with oil, water, and food coloring – groovy! Learn how and why some substances just don’t combine.

FREE Windows 11 Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a FREE Tablet!
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00

Tech Tuesday with Scarlett the Digital Navigator
2025-05-06 13:30 - 15:30
Bring all your technology woes to Scarlett – she can help! Whether it’s learning how to use your phone or computer, or trying to find an affordable computer, Scarlett will work with you to solve your problems. She’s here on the first Tuesday of every month.

Story Time Reads How Rocket Learned to Read
2025-05-05 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Cassidy as she reads How Rocket Learned to Read, and then make an adorable paper plate puppy craft after!
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Board Game Night (18+)
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a night of favorite European-style board games. Bring a favorite or come prepared to learn a new one!

The library sponsors this group every Wednesday evening. It is librarian led and intended for adults 18+. We welcome players new and old – bring a favorite game to teach or come ready to learn!

Now meeting in the Warren Community Room from 6pm to 8pm.

Fun STEAM Time Makes Its Mark with Invisible Ink!
2025-04-30 15:30 - 16:30
Come make invisible ink with Miss Cassidy! Learn how to write secret notes and make artwork that’s only visible with heat. Cool!

Story Time Reads My Garden
2025-04-28 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Cassidy in reading the book My Garden, and then make some spring flowers to take home!

LEGO Club!
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Miss Cassidy in making marvels out of the library’s collection of LEGOs! What can you create? All ages welcome.

Fun STEAM Time makes Jewelry with Math!
2025-04-23 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Miss Cassidy in making fun jewelry with math. Roll your dice to make your bracelet by adding and subtracting beads!

KVCAP's Miss Jenny Brings Her Playgroup to the Library!
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
Miss Jenny brings developmentally appropriate games, crafts and activities for ages birth to five. Come have fun with her – and maybe there will be an extra special activity this month. Stay tuned!

LIBRARY CLOSED: Patriots' Day
2025-04-21
The library is closed today in observance of Patriots’ Day.

Free Email Basics Class - Get a Chance to Win a Free Lenovo Tablet! Free Gift Card!
2025-04-19 10:30 - 11:30
Attendees will create a Gmail account if they do not already have one, learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email, recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails and search for messages.

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of earbuds and their choice of a $10 gift card to either Dunkin’, Reny’s or Danforth’s (while supplies last). In addition, all registrants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Lenovo M9 tablets. Drawing will be held on June 2nd, 2025.

This class is made possible by a grant from PLA, funded by AT&T. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Free Email Basics Class - Get a Chance to Win a New Lenovo Tablet! Free Gift Card!
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00

Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library Meeting
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
Calling all Friends of the library! Come meet and plan the year’s activities at 1PM in the Warren Community Room.

Story Time Reads Ducks Don't Wear Socks
2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:30
Come read Ducks Don’t Wear Socks with Miss Cassidy and then make some cute hand print ducks afterwards.
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FREE Cyber Security Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a Tablet! Free Gift Card!
2025-04-12 10:30 - 11:30
Learn how to be safer online with your accounts and passwords. This class will give an overview of common types of frauds and scams.

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of earbuds and their choice of a $10 gift card to either Dunkin’, Reny’s or Danforth’s (while supplies last). In addition, all registrants that attend the class will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Lenovo M9 tablets. Drawing will be held on June 2nd, 2025.

This class is made possible by a grant from PLA, funded by AT&T. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Book Club Discussion: Kristin Hannah's The Women
2025-04-10 13:00 - 15:00
Come join the library book club as they discuss Kristin Hannah’s novel The Women. From the author’s website:
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“Women can be heroes, too.”
When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.
The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has all too often been forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyric beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define a generation.

Fun STEAM Time Makes Salt Paintings!
2025-04-09 15:30 - 16:30
Use glue and salt to create a work of art – then paint your raised lines with watercolors!

FREE Cyber Security Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a Lenovo Tablet! Free Gift Card!
2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:00
