Puzzles with Mr. Wes
2024-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Puzzles and brain teasers and more, oh, my! Come join Mr. Wes in exercising your brain in fun new ways.

Story Time: Thanksgiving Crafts
2024-11-25 10:30 - 11:30
Join Mr. Wes in getting ready for Thanksgiving with some fun crafts and activities!

Miss Cassidy's Craft Corner: Thanksgiving and Autumn Crafts
2024-11-27 15:30 - 16:30
Join Miss Cassidy in making some great Thanksgiving and Autumn themed crafts! Fall into fun! Suitable for kids of all ages.

Board Game Night (18+): Anything Goes
2024-11-27 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a night of favorite games! I’m sure that folks will bring a little bit of everything – why not bring your favorite, too?

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.

Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
The library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

LEGO Club at the Library
2024-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Mr. Wes in exploring the library’s collection of LEGOs! What will you make? All ages welcome.

Story Time Celebrates with a Snowman Craft!
2024-12-02 10:00 - 11:30
Come join Mr. Wes in making a snowman to celebrate the first snowfall of winter!

Tech Tuesday with Scarlett
2024-12-03 13:30 - 15:30
Come ask our Digital Equity expert Scarlett all your tech related questions – need help with your Android or iPad? The internet have you overwhelmed? Are you looking to add an inexpensive computer to your home? Scarlett can help with all of the above!

Identifying Online Frauds and Scams
2024-12-04 12:30 - 13:30
Join us at the library for an online, interactive class on identifying frauds and scams. Internet fraud is increasingly common and sophisticated – make sure you know how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. And if you’ve already been scammed, learn about next steps to take as you recover. Registration is required – fill out the online form or let one of the librarians know you plan on coming!
Identifying Frauds & Scams

Board Game Night (18+): Machines
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a night of games featuring machines! From Gizmos to City of the Great Machine, come see what contrivances are cooking!

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 STEM Time Investigates Buoyancy
2024-12-05 10:30 - 11:30
Why do some things float and not others? Can we make predictions about what will float – and what won’t? Come join Mr. Wes in exploring buoyancy!

Jenga with Mr. Wes
2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:00
Mr. Wes has never been beaten at Jenga – could today be the day he’s toppled from his throne? Come try your very steady hands against Mr. Wes in this fun game of precision and nerve!

Story Time Celebrates Curious George!
2024-12-09 10:30 - 11:30
Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat have managed to have some amazing adventures – what kinds of monkey business can you get up to?

Miss Cassidy's Craft Corner Makes Button Tree Ornaments
2024-12-11 16:00 - 17:00
Come join Miss Cassidy and make button tree ornaments! This craft is suitable for all ages, and all are welcome!

Board Game Night (18+): Anything Goes!
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a night of favorite European-style board games! I’m sure that folks will bring a little bit of everything – Librarian Jill is sure to bring Wingspan and Calico – why not bring your favorite, too?

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.

Friends of the Library Annual Christmas Open House
2024-12-12 14:00 - 17:00
Come join the Friends of the Pittsfield Library for their annual Christmas Open House. Local harpist Isleen Halvorsen will serenade the upper floor with Christmas music, while the kids can make crafts with Mr. Wes downstairs. Light refreshments including home baked cookies will be served, and good cheer will abound! We’ll be selling raffle tickets until the end of the event, and the winners will be drawn on Friday, December 13.

LEGO Club
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Miss Cassidy for fun with the library’s collection of LEGOs! What will you build? All ages are welcome.

Story Time Celebrates the Winter Solstice
2024-12-16 10:30 - 11:30
Come hear Mr. Wes share a great story about the winter solstice – and learn why the shortest day of the year in our part of the world…is the longest day of the year in Australia! How can it be summer there when it is winter here?

Culture Club Investigates Kwanzaa
2024-12-18 15:00 - 16:00
Every holiday had a beginning somewhere – Kwanzaa’s is just more recent than most. Come learn about this important holiday celebrating the African roots shared by many Americans. Learn about the Seven Principles symbolized by the kinara, make crafts, and go home with a free book.

Make Snowflakes at Miss Cassidy's Craft Corner!
2024-12-18 16:00 - 17:00
Come make so many kinds of snowflakes for decorating! Miss Cassidy will show you how to use chenille stems and beads to make lovely snowflakes to brighten up your holiday season. All ages are welcome.

Board Game Night (18+): Maps!
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a night of favorite European-style board games! Tonight we’re featuring games centered on maps – Cartographers, Carcassone, Trekking the National Parks – come wander new worlds with us!

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 STEM Time Observes National Regifting Day
2024-12-19 15:30 - 16:30
Reduce, reuse, recycle and yes – regift! Bring in an old toy in a brown paper bag if you would like to participate in a grab bag regifting event.

Learn How to Draw with Mr. Wes
2024-12-21 13:00 - 14:00
Come learn how to draw with Mr. Wes! You’ve all seen his handiwork during his events – now learn his secrets! All ages welcome.

Story Time Shares Holiday Stories
2024-12-24 10:30 - 11:30
Mr. Wes will read stories about Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and more. What other holidays happen in the winter?

LIBRARY CLOSED for Christmas Holiday
2024-12-25
The library will be closed Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Fun STEM Time Measures Time!
2024-12-26 15:30 - 16:30
Join Mr. Wes in investigating time and how we measure it. How do you measure a minute? A day? A year? Does everyone measure time in the same way? Why are some holidays always on the same day every year, while other holidays move around? Come find out!

LEGO Club
2024-12-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join Mr. Wes in playing with the library’s LEGOs! What will you build today? All ages welcome.

Story Time celebrates the New Year!
2024-12-30 10:30 - 11:30
Join Mr. Wes in celebrating new beginnings and the start of the New Year. What are you looking forward to this year?

Fun STEM Time Investigates Time!
2025-01-02 15:30 - 16:30
Fun STEM Time measures time! How do you measure a second, a minute, or an hour? What about a year? What if you don’t have a clock or calendar?

Do a Puzzle with Mr. Wes! - CANCELLED
2025-01-04 13:00 - 14:00
Mr. Wes unfortunately won’t be able to hold this event, but come visit with Ms. Cassidy for other fun at the library!
Come join Mr. Wes for a puzzling time this afternoon! All ages welcome.
