Pittsfield Public Library

Story Time Celebrates Circus Day
2024-10-07 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
Come to the circus in Story Time Land! Be a clown, an acrobat, a magician or the ringmaster! Have you ever been to the circus?

Adult Contemporary Board Game Night (18+)
2024-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Join a fun group of people playing contemporary “European style” board games! If you’ve ever tried Catan (or even just heard of it), you know the type of games we mean. We also enjoy party games like Sushi Go Party.

Come prepared to teach a favorite game – or to learn a new one! Adults over 18 only, please.

Annual Friends' Book Sale
2024-10-10 10:00 - 2024-10-12 16:00
So many books! Picture books, fiction, audio books, and more! Purchases are by donation, and your generosity directly benefits library programs. The sale is being held in the Warren Community Room Thursday, Friday and Saturday during library open hours. Come and find some treasures!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates National Walk to a Park Day
2024-10-10 10:30 - 11:30
Walking is healthy exercise, and playing outside can brighten any day! What’s your favorite park in Pittsfield? Have you ever been over the hanging bridge?

Make a Beaded Bracelet with Mr. Wes!
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Mr. Wes for some fun with beads! Make a friendship bracelet to give or keep. We have all kinds of beads to make some beautiful creations!

Library is CLOSED in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
2024-10-14
The library is closed today in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.
The library acknowledges that it was built on lands traditionally belonging to the Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy).

Culture Club Investigates Samhain, All Hallow's Eve and Halloween!
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:00
What are the origins of Halloween? Why is this holiday associated with ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night? Come find out! Fun crafts and a book to keep as always!

Celebrate National Mulligan Day with Fun STEM Time
2024-10-17 15:30 - 16:30
Learn about the beauty of second chances and keeping a positive attitude as Mr. Wes celebrates National Mulligan Day. Learning what it means to be fair and understanding when a do-over is needed is an important skill!

Energy Healing Class with Melissa Sinclair
2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:00
This class will be an energy healing class with Melissa Sinclair of Purple Lotus Health and Healing. Participants will learn what energy healing is, how they can use their energy to heal themselves and family, and how to support themselves energetically to improve their lives. Melissa will do a guided meditation, talk about the importance of grounding yourself, and teach some ways of grounding.
Melissa is a Reiki Master Teacher who has been practicing Reiki for 4 years. Melissa lives in Clinton and Reiki has changed her life in such a positive way, she loves to share what she’s learned knowing the energy will find the right people! Please contact Melissa with any questions at 877-1091.
This class is free and open to the public. It is being held in the Warren Community Room.

LEGO Club with Mr. Wes
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Mr. Wes for a fun hour of playing with the library’s LEGOs! All ages are welcome!

Story Time Celebrates County Fairs!
2024-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
Have you ever been to a county fair to see the animals and the fall harvest? What about ride the rides? Come celebrate this great American tradition with Mr. Wes!

Come to Playgroup with KVCAP's Miss Jenny!
2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:00
KVCAP’s Miss Jenny brings her special blend of movement, singing and crafts to the library! Enjoy age-appropriate sensory play for ages birth to five – but everyone is welcome!

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Game Shows!
2024-10-24 15:30 - 16:30
Fun and games for all on game show day! Do you watch game shows when you’re home sick? What would you most like to win?

Game Day with Mr. Wes
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Come join Mr. Wes for a game? What would you like to play? Checkers, chess, go fish? Mr. Wes is up for anything!

Story Time Celebrates National First Responders Day!
2024-10-28 10:30 - 11:30
Who do you call first in an emergency? The police, fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics are all first responders – the people who arrive on the scene first. They bring help fast. Help Mr. Wes celebrate all that they do for others!

Miss Cassidy's Craft Corner Makes Halloween Crafts!
2024-10-30 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Miss Cassidy for a fun afternoon of Halloween crafts! Fun and appropriate activities for all ages.

Fun STEM Time Celebrates Halloween!
2024-10-31 15:30 - 16:30
Wear your costume and join Mr. Wes in celebrating all things Halloween! There will be fun and games and crafts! The library will be giving away free books from 4-6pm as well, and then you can head next door to the municipal parking lot for the trunk or treat activities!

LEGO Club at the Library
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join Mr. Wes in playing with the library LEGOs! What can you make? Program is open to all ages.

Story Time Celebrates Unicorns
2024-11-04 10:30 - 11:30
Unicorns are mythical, magical creatures! Come learn all about them at Story Time!

Tech Tuesdays at the Library
2024-11-05 13:30 - 15:30
Bring your tech problems to the library and let our National Digital Equity Center liaison help! Scarlett will work one on one with you to help you better understand the web, your device, or help you source internet or a computer for home use. She can also help get you started with digital literacy courses.

Scarlett will be here on the first Tuesday of every month. Come take advantage of her expertise!

Board Game Night (18+): Transportation Themed Games
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for transportation themed European-style board games! Ticket to Ride anyone?

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 with Mr. Wes: Brain Teasers!
2024-11-07 15:30 - 16:30
Come enjoy brain teasers and puzzles with Mr. Wes and Fun STEM Time!

P.S. What’s always in front of you but can never be seen? The future!

Magic with Mr. Wes
2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Come have fun learning magic from Mr. Wes! All ages welcome.

Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2024-11-11
The library will be CLOSED Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The Connections Between the Fiddling Traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia
2024-11-12 15:00 - 17:00
The traditional dance music of the Southern U.S. is inextricably linked with the music of Scotland and Ireland. Andrew Finn Magill was born in the Appalachian mountains into an Irish-American family that plays Irish music. Since his earliest memories, the fiddling traditions from both sides of the Atlantic have been ever present in his life and musical career.

In this interactive presentation, we will explore how the history of Scottish and Irish immigration has influenced the evolution of traditional Southern fiddling. Andrew will demonstrate various fiddle styles, bowing techniques and repertoires and the audience can ask questions. The performance is meant to be participatory and inspire larger conversations about immigration, identity, and Irish & Scottish music’s place in the larger tapestry of Southern culture.

North Carolina-native violinist/fiddler Andrew Finn Magill grew up studying traditional Irish music, oldtime, bluegrass and swing every summer with the best fiddlers in the world at the Swannanoa Gathering. He is a Fulbright Fellow, South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist, North Carolina Arts Council Fellow, All-Ireland fiddle finalist, and signed to Ropeadope Records.

He has been featured on MTV-U, PBS, and multiple times on NPR. His 2016 album, “Roots” debuted at number #46 on the folk DJ charts, and he has performed with artists including Rising Appalachia and Grammy nominees John Doyle and Trio Brasileiro. Fascinated by the connections between the fiddling traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia, in 2016 Finn began giving a lecture series “The connections between the fiddling traditions of Ireland, Scotland and the U.S: An Immigration Story,” which he has given at museums and universities throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Says legendary Americana artist & Grammy-winner Tim O’Brien: “I’m gonna keep listening for Finn Magill.”

This event is free and open to the public.

Board Game Night (18+): Animals and Nature Themed Games
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for nature themed European-style board games! Wingspan, Photosynthesis, and Earth are all possibilities.

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 with Mr. Wes: Make Homemade Play Dough!
2024-11-14 15:30 - 16:30
Come join Mr. Wes in making home made play dough! Everyone will get the recipe to take home, too.
