Enjoy an afterhours evening of retro gaming at the library! Come in from the cold and get to know someone new, build community, foster relationships and enjoy friendly competition while playing some board games. We’ll break out our collection of … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
Come create with Legos at TML’s Lego Club! The library will provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Come free build or pick up a challenge card to try something new. Masterpieces will be put on display until the next … Continue reading →
Learn More About This Series We will discuss MAID: Medical Aid in Dying; focusing primarily on Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. This is the process by which competent and terminally ill state residents who are within 6 (six) months of … Continue reading →
Whether you are a new writer, experienced writer, or want-to-be-a-writer writer, we hope you’ll join us to bring in your work and get expert advice from award-winning songwriter, Jud Caswell. Participants in this workshop rave about Jud and about how … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
While aging is familiar to us, the concept of “Eldering” may be new. Our Eldering group is a place to talk, to share, or to just listen to what neighbors, friends, and members of our community have to say about … Continue reading →
A special storytime program for children ages 4 and up. Join us to enjoy longer stories, fun with music, and a variety of simple early learning games and activities.
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
This short and sweet program is for young children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join the circle for a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. Another session will be offered on March 21st. Click here to register. Got the mid-winter blues? Join us as we welcome back local registered horticultural therapists Laura Simonds-Rumpf and Colleen E. Griffin, who will lead … Continue reading →
Young Writers at TML The first Thursday of the month at 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Conference Room Are you a young writer looking for a way to practice your craft? Join us at TML for our own budding … Continue reading →
First Thursday of each Month 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Love the idea of a book club, but don’t have the time for all that reading? Addicted to podcasts, but wish you had someone to discuss your favorite episodes … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
Sewing Adventures: Belt Bags Saturday, March 9 1:00 - 2:30pm Do you need to carry your stuff hands-free? Wouldn't it be handy to stow your money, your wallet, or your pens and pencils without having to carry anything? Now you … Continue reading →
TML Teen Writing Group Every Second Saturday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Conference Room Are you a teen who loves writing? Or are you someone who just loves to read, and feels like trying your hand at … Continue reading →
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
Tinker Tuesdays @ TML Tuesday, March 12th, 3:30 - 4:30: Fireworks in Oil & Water Tinker, Create and Imagine! Join us twice a month in our Maker Lab and get your creativity on! We will have a designated project every … Continue reading →
Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society and Cape Rescue Team members will present this program on sea rescues past and present that have taken place in our region of Maine. The WETeam will talk about their most recent rescues and CEHPS … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
While aging is familiar to us, the concept of “Eldering” may be new. Our Eldering group is a place to talk, to share, or to just listen to what neighbors, friends, and members of our community have to say about … Continue reading →
A special storytime program for children ages 4 and up. Join us to enjoy longer stories, fun with music, and a variety of simple early learning games and activities.
With the total solar eclipse of 2024 rapidly approaching, author David Baron shares a pertinent tale from the distant past. In the summer of 1878, a similar eclipse traversed America’s Wild West, darkening the frontier while rousing the ambitions of an entire nation. … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
This short and sweet program is for young children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join the circle for a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
Throughout Winter 2024, Thomas Memorial Library will be partnering with Prince Memorial Library (Cumberland, ME), Scarborough Public Library (Scarborough, ME), Curtis Memorial Library (Brunswick, ME) and Windham Public Library (Windham, ME) for this new and unique conversation series. At virtual … Continue reading →
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
Forest Bathing for Kids! A Family Walk at Fort Williams Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm Meet at the Fort Williams Children's Garden Come explore the natural wonders sitting right in your backyard! Kids ages 5-13 are invited to join us … Continue reading →
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
Have you ever gotten one of those unsettling phone calls, emails, or knocks at the door that you think might be a scam but aren’t sure? Learn more about how to protect yourself at this talk with Officers Darin Estes … Continue reading →
Leona is sick today, so we've had to cancel. We hope to see you next month! A Death Café is a group-directed conversation about death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It takes place on the third Tuesday of every month … Continue reading →
In 1912, the State of Maine evicted a community of African American and white residents from their homes on Malaga Island, just off the coast of Phippsburg, ME. Racism, economic struggles, and eugenics all led to the devastation of this … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Library Director Rachel Davis was TML's Children's Librarian for 27 years. Join her at this monthly book group for adults, featuring outstanding literature for children. The same qualities that make an excellent book for adults are also true for books … Continue reading →
While aging is familiar to us, the concept of “Eldering” may be new. Our Eldering group is a place to talk, to share, or to just listen to what neighbors, friends, and members of our community have to say about … Continue reading →
A special storytime program for children ages 4 and up. Join us to enjoy longer stories, fun with music, and a variety of simple early learning games and activities.
The lived perspective of human beings shapes our planet, from our landscapes to our soundscapes to the night sky—with major consequences for the rest of life on Earth. We rarely consider what might happen if we stepped outside of the … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
This short and sweet program is for young children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join the circle for a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. Click here to join our wait list. Got the mid-winter blues? Join us as we welcome back local registered horticultural therapists Laura Simonds-Rumpf and Colleen E. Griffin, who will lead participants through a hands-on therapeutic horticulture … Continue reading →
Our adult book group is lead by Access Services Librarian Kevin Goody. Book selections are chosen by the group each month for the following meeting, and alternate between fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book selection is American Eclipse by … Continue reading →
Spring is (almost) in the air, and the CE Garden Club returns to the library for their monthly speaker series. This month Annika Schmidt from Garbage to Garden will speak about the issues of food waste, organics in our waste … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
It appears the sun will not be cooperating with us this Saturday. We've decided to postpone this workshop until the summer! A cyanotype is a monochrome print or image made by placing objects on a pre-prepared light-sensitive surface, which is … Continue reading →
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
Tinker Tuesdays @ TML! Tuesday, March 26th, 3:30 - 4:30: Make A Simple Paper Kite! Tinker, Create and Imagine! Join us twice a month in our Maker Lab and get your creativity on! We will have a designated project every … Continue reading →
Join us on the other side of the bridge for this unique evening at one of Portland’s most interesting spots! We’re partnering with our friends at Southworth Planetarium ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8th for this special … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
While aging is familiar to us, the concept of “Eldering” may be new. Our Eldering group is a place to talk, to share, or to just listen to what neighbors, friends, and members of our community have to say about … Continue reading →
A special storytime program for children ages 4 and up. Join us to enjoy longer stories, fun with music, and a variety of simple early learning games and activities.
Drop in to the library for a free blood pressure and/or blood sugar screening, conducted by members of the Cape Elizabeth Fire & Rescue Department. No appointment necessary! This program will take place in the library's Community Room. All are welcome!
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
This short and sweet program is for young children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join the circle for a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Maine’s Big Night program is a community science initiative to protect amphibians. The program encourages everyday citizens to collect data on migrating frogs during the rainy spring season. The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Thomas Memorial Library are excited to … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
TLC: Teen Leadership Council Last Friday of Each Month, 2:45-3:45 pm The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is a group of young people who want to take a more active role in our library community. TLC makes book and informational displays, … Continue reading →
Make Your Own Eclipse T-Shirt (Teens and Tweens) Friday, March 29, 3:30-4:30 pm Get ready for the total eclipse by making a cool DIY t-shirt! Register below! Loading…
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
Solar Oven Workshop Saturday, March 30 2:00 - 3:00 pm Learn how to harness the power of the sun’s energy for cooking! You’ll leave with your own oven and a s’mores kit to use next time the sun is out! … Continue reading →
Let your imagination run wild and join us for Messy Minis time in the Community Room. Let’s paint, color, cut, and paste together to make magic! Each week we'll have different supplies out for you to be creative with. Some … Continue reading →
Join us for in the library's Community Room for 30 minutes of moving and grooving to our favorite playlist, special costumes, and everybody’s favorite bubble song. For ages 2-5.
Come create with Legos at TML’s Lego Club! The library will provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Come free build or pick up a challenge card to try something new. Masterpieces will be put on display until the next … Continue reading →
Whether you are a new writer, experienced writer, or want-to-be-a-writer writer, we hope you’ll join us to bring in your work and get expert advice from award-winning songwriter, Jud Caswell. Participants in this workshop rave about Jud and about how … Continue reading →
Learn More About This Series Rejecting the mainstream tradition of hiring funeral professionals to care for the deceased, families in search of a more personal and fulfilling way to say goodbye are taking an active role in caring for relatives … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
While aging is familiar to us, the concept of “Eldering” may be new. Our Eldering group is a place to talk, to share, or to just listen to what neighbors, friends, and members of our community have to say about … Continue reading →
"Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues … Continue reading →
This short and sweet program is for young children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join the circle for a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Tarot 101 & Make Your Own Tarot Deck (Teens and Tweens) Thursday, April 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Let's talk tarot! Come and learn about the cards, the theory, and the Major/Minor Arcana. This program isn’t about “fortune-telling,” psychic predictions, … Continue reading →
Young Writers at TML The first Thursday of the month at 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Conference Room Are you a young writer looking for a way to practice your craft? Join us at TML for our own budding … Continue reading →
First Thursday of each Month 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Love the idea of a book club, but don’t have the time for all that reading? Addicted to podcasts, but wish you had someone to discuss your favorite episodes … Continue reading →
Join us in the Community Room for songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who enjoys listening to a solid two stories and group activities. Designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and their … Continue reading →
This event has been canceled! DIY Eclipse Glasses Holder Friday, April 5, 3:30 - 4:15pm Make a personalized protective case to keep eclipse glasses safe! All bedazzling supplies provided. Attendees will receive a free pair of glasses.
Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am (Ages 3+) Join us for a special weekend edition of Story Time! It will feature all our favorites: songs and stories, bubbles, and Belinda the Bear! Geared toward ages 3-5 or anyone who … Continue reading →
Pinhole Viewer Workshop Saturday, April 6, 2:00 - 3:00pm View the April 8th solar eclipse safely – make a pinhole viewer with us! Join us in a family workshop to make a pinhole viewer and learn how to safely view … Continue reading →