Pittsfield Public Library

Tough as They Come book discussion
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes (IN PERSON)
2021-10-21 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will show you how to make a mini Foosball table to pass the time on rainy days. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-10-18 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
What weird, fun holiday will we celebrate today? Join us for stories and crafts to find out!

Meet the Author!
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Our Community Conversations continue with the discussion of “The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and their muses”. Author, Terri-Lynne DeFino will be joining us! To register for this online event, visit here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-6hqjgpH9Q10QKc81MI4tQyFNeXp_iS

Fun Time with Mr. Wes (IN PERSON)
2021-10-14 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Let’s celebrate National Dessert Day!

Fun STEM Time (IN PERSON)
2021-10-07 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
We’re making chocolate milkshakes today! Join us for some dairy fun.

Story Time with Mr. Wes
2021-10-04 10:30 - 11:00 | ME
We’re celebrating National Taco Day today! Join us for stories and crafts relating to this fun holiday.

Fun STEM Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-30 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will share some exciting facts about chewing gum. We’ll have some packs of gum available for free here at the library.

Fun Time with Mr. Wes
2021-09-23 15:00 - 15:30 | ME
Mr. Wes will show you how to make your own checkerboard! Check it out on Facebook Live.

The Buccaneers: From Outcasts to Empire in Five Easy Steps
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Author and historian, James L. Nelson, will be at the library to discuss how these half-wild men, refugees from civilized society, evolved from a being a minor thorn in the side of Spain to playing a major part of the geopolitical world of the 17th Century.
This event will be in-person and via Zoom. If you’d like to join the broadcast on Zoom, please register at: tinyurl.com/jppemn

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