LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-05-26 | Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St, Pittsfield, ME, 04967, United States
The library will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

FREE Internet Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a FREE Tablet!
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Come learn about search engines, the internet and how to navigate around websites. We’ll cover basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. This class is targeted at anyone made uneasy by the internet – let’s build confidence and competence!

Please call the library at 487-5880 or stop by to register. Attendees will receive a free pair of ear buds and a $10 gift card to Reny’s, Dunkin’, 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+)
2025-05-28 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!

FREE Internet Basics Class - Take a Class, Get a Chance to Win a NEW Tablet!
2025-05-31 10:30 - 11:30

An Evening With Maine Author Paul Doiron
2025-06-02 18:00 - 20:00
The Pittsfield Public Library and the Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series are pleased to present an evening with author Paul Doiron.

Paul Doiron is the best-selling author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels set in the Maine woods. His first book, The Poacher’s Son, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated for an Edgar for Best First Novel. His second, Trespasser, won the 2012 Maine Literary Award. Paul’s twelfth book, Dead by Dawn, won the New England Society’s 2022 Book Award for Fiction, as well as his second Maine Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Barry Award. His books have been translated into 11 languages.

Skin and Bones, a collection of Mike Bowditch short stories, will be released on May 13th. The Briar Patch Books from Bangor will be here at the library during Paul’s talk, so be sure to pick up your copy for signing!

This event is free and open to the public.

An Evening with Maine Author Chris Packard
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
The Pittsfield Public Library and the Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series are pleased to present an evening with author Chris Packard.

Chris Packard of Bangor will be sharing stories from his book Mythical Creatures of Maine, which examines all aspects of over 40 mysterious creatures in Maine. Have you ever heard of the weewillmekq or pamola? Come learn more about these mysterious beasts and the legends that surround them.

Chris is a full-time high school science teacher at Bangor High School. He is also a trail runner, swordfighter, storyteller, and outdoor adventurer. When not teaching, writing, or wandering in the wilds he can often be found on his small homestead in Hampden, Maine gardening, raising chickens, and spending time with his wife and two sons.

Prior to taking up teaching and writing he worked as an ecological restoration technician, field biologist, naturalist, and outdoor educator. He has earned some pieces of paper that say things about degrees in biology and education. But most of his learning has come from his passion for discovery and his drive to bring people together.

This talk is suitable for all ages and is free and open to the public.

Mammals! presented by the LC Bates Museum
2025-06-25 15:30 - 16:30
Come explore the amazing adaptations of mammals by examining tracks, scat, pelts, models, and skulls with staff from the LC Bates Museum. This program will focus on carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Fun for all ages!

An Evening with ME Authors and Publishers: Claire Ackroyd, Clif & Laurie Graves and Brook Merrow
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
The Pittsfield Public Library and the Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series are pleased to present an evening of roundtable discussion with Maine authors and publishers Claire Ackroyd, Laurie and Clif Graves, and Brook Merrow.

Claire Ackroyd’s well received debut novel, Murder in the Maple Woods, tells the tale of a suspicious death in the maple woods of Northern Maine. Laurie Graves has written a series of young adult fantasies centered on the powerful Books of Everything, and the mysterious Great Library. Brook Merrow’s young adult novel Trapped is a coming-of-age mystery that touches on themes of identity and belonging, will keep you guessing to the end.

Laurie, Claire and Brook have all taken disparate paths to publication. We’ll spend the evening hearing about the journey each author took in creating their works, as well as in the process of becoming published. Clif and Laurie will speak to running an independent press (Hinterland Press), as well as what it takes to self-publish, while Claire and Brook are familiar with the Maine Authors Publishing process.

We’ll have a round table discussion with plenty of time for audience questions. If you’ve ever thought of writing – and publishing! – a book, this will be the event for you. This event is free and open to the public.

Tech Tuesday with Scarlett
2025-08-05 13:30 - 15:30
Have questions about your phone? Need help using your laptop? Perplexed by a program? Bring your questions to Scarlett, our Digital Navigator, and she’ll get you the help you need! Scarlett is here on the first Tuesday of every month – come take advantage of her expertise in all things technical. Call and reserve a time slot, or just drop in.

Offered in conjunction with the Somerset Economic Development Council.

An Evening with Maine Author David Rosenfelt to Benefit the Somerset Humane Society
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:00
The Pittsfield Public Library and the Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series are pleased to present an evening with Maine author David Rosenfelt to benefit the Somerset Humane Society Animal Shelter in Skowhegan. David is donating his speaking fee to the shelter, and we encourage those attending the talk to bring in items from the shelter’s wish list (found here: https://shsanimalshelter.com/animal-shelter-donations/)

David calls himself “a novelist with 27 dogs,” and his Andy Carpenter mystery series is filled with both dogs and his signature humor. David began writing after a career in Hollywood that culminated in becoming President of Marketing for Tri-Star Pictures. Along the way, he and his wife found time to start the Tara Foundation and find homes for more than 4,000 dogs – 25 of which moved cross-country with them when they relocated to Maine.

USA Today writes, “In Shamus Award-winning author David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter novels, a reluctant attorney and his faithful golden retriever face a dog-eat-dog world. An unabashed animal lover, Andy has a reputation for saving both dogs and humans from Death Row. With the help of his beloved dog Tara, Andy solves cases and wins courtroom battles in this acclaimed series of legal thrillers. This humorous and heartfelt series is “a treat for dog lovers, but it’s also a great way for mystery lovers to spend time with a terrific storyteller.”

The library is thrilled to offer patrons their own chance to spend time with a storyteller par excellence, all to benefit the Humane Society.

This talk is free and open to the public in the Warren Community Room. David’s books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Adult Board Game Night (18+)
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-27 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! Recent games have included Tsuro, Forest Shuffle, Cartographers, 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 – please join us in the reading room.

Chewonki presents Scales & Tails!
2025-08-11 14:00 - 15:00
Using live, non-releasable reptiles, this program will compare these species and discuss their adaptations.

Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This hands-on program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing students to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other unique reptilian artifacts.

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party!
2025-08-20 15:30 - 16:30
Bring in your completed reading logs for a final chance at the prize basket, and then enjoy snacks and crafts with Miss Cassidy! Everyone will go home with a free book.

Library CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
2025-08-25
The library is CLOSED today in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Adult Board Game Night (18+)
2025-09-03 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! Recent games have included Sagrada, Forest Shuffle, Cartographers, 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 – please join us in the reading room.

LEGO Club is Back!
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:00
LEGO Club is back! Join Miss Cassidy for an hour of building with the library’s collection of LEGOs. All ages welcome.

LEGO Club
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:00
Come imagine and create with Miss Cassidy and the library’s collection of LEGOs! All ages welcome.

Tech Tuesday with the Digital Navigator
2025-10-07 13:30 - 15:30
Come to Tech Tuesday with our Digital Navigator Scarlett for help with all your digital woes! Whether your question is about equipment or software, Scarlett can help find a solution. Call the library to set up an appointment or just drop in.

Learn How to Create a Family Archive with Rhonda Chadwick of LenaSalina
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:30
This lecture is designed to teach patrons how to create their own family archive for future generations. Attendees will learn the basics of archival principles, digital preservation, storytelling and how to create a legacy using pictures, documents, and artifacts. The discussion is rooted in the idea that our lives matter and that we are all someone else’s ancestor.

We will discuss knowing where to begin, learn the best location within the home to store documents, receive a presentation of archival enclosures, and get tips on organizing materials. We will discuss digital preservation and consider a few creative ideas of how to tell our family’s story. Tips on how to prepare for disasters will also be considered.

Adult Board Game Night (18+)
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:30
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 RoboRally, Forest Shuffle, Cartographers, 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 – please join us in the reading room.

Book Club Discusses The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
2025-10-09 13:00 - 15:00
Come join a fun group discussion of Karen White’s novel, The House on Tradd Street. From Amazon: “The brilliant, chilling debut of Karen White’s New York Times bestselling Tradd Street series, featuring a Charleston real estate agent who loves old houses—and the secret histories inside them.

Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she’s going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her their secrets.

Enter Jack Trenholm, a gorgeous writer obsessed with unsolved mysteries. He has reason to believe that diamonds from the Confederate Treasury are hidden in the house. So he turns the charm on with Melanie, only to discover he’s the smitten one…

It turns out Jack’s search has caught the attention of a malevolent ghost. Now, Jack and Melanie must unravel a mystery of passion, heartbreak—and even murder.”

LEGO Club!
2025-10-11 13:00 - 14:00
Come have fun building with the library’s collection of LEGOs! Open to all ages and abilities – come explore your creative side!

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
2025-10-13
The library is closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Parent Night - Youth Substance Abuse and What We Can Do About It
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30
Come listen to local experts as they discuss strategies for dealing with teen tobacco and substance abuse. Perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers and more! Sean will be bringing resources to share, so come early and take advantage. Two lucky attendees will bring home gift cards to 487, too!

Learn to Speak Spanish with MCI Students!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
Come hone your Spanish speaking skills with students from MCI! Whether you just want to learn how to say “hi” or you’re ready to have a real life conversation after Duolingo, you’ll find a friendly face ready to help. This event is open to all ages and all levels – come try out your Spanish in a fun, free and friendly environment! In the Warren Community Room.
