Ongoing Programs

Teen (or nearly teen) volunteers will read to young children on Monday afternoons. Parents will then be free to browse the library, use a computer or chat with a friend, knowing that their children are having fun. No sign up is necessary; families may just drop in. Children can choose books from the collection or bring his or her favorites to share.

This program starts in October and ends at the end of April. It does not happen when there is no school.

For children ages 2-5. Themed-based and active! Stories, sign-language, singing, puppets and more.

Children ages 6 and older may read for 20 minute sessions with Bri, a trained Italian greyhound. R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dog) is a program designed to improve children's reading and communications skills by reading to a dog.

This program starts in October and ends at the end of April. It does not happen when there is no school.

Playgroup for babies and toddlers, co-sponsored by Maine Families of Downeast Health Services and the Library, meets in the Howard Room.  During the first 15 minutes, there will be lap-sit activities such as stories, singing, sing language or puppet play.  This is a great opportunity for parents and toddlers to connect with each other.

During good weather in the summer, Playgroup will meet at the town park.

Open to all kids ages 7 and up . This is an opportunity to learn the game or practice your skills in a non-competitive setting. We provide the chess boards and snacks, with support of the Friends of the Library.

This program starts in October, and ends at the end of April.  It does not happen when there is no school.

This group enables young people aged 9 to 13 to share their writing, listen to the work of others and to be a part of a group of passionate young writers.  The group is very informal and is intended to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere for creative expression outside of school.  Writers can bring lunch or snacks to eat during the meeting.