Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
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.
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Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Drop-in playtime session for children and their caregivers. This informal program is a fun and engaging way to explore literacy practices along with social and imaginative play. Through play, young children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can … Continue reading →
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
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.
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Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
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Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
Story Time, for ages 3 – 5
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 →
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Spring Mushroom Hunting in Maine, with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Spring Mushroom Hunting in Maine, with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
There are many types of mushrooms in our region. Some are poisonous, but their ecology is interesting...and others are simply delicious! Join us and learn about all of them from Ryan and Emily Bouchard of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, New … Continue reading →
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Mushroom Hunting Walk, with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Mushroom Hunting Walk, with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
In our region, the spring season brings out many amazing mushroom species. Ryan and Emily Bouchard, founding instructors at The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, will lead us into the forest for a close look at local fungi in their natural habitats. … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
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 →
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Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
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.
Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
Lego Club (Ages 5-12)
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 →
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
Songwriting Workshop, with Jud Caswell
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 →
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Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Drop-in playtime session for children and their caregivers. This informal program is a fun and engaging way to explore literacy practices along with social and imaginative play. Through play, young children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can … Continue reading →
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
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.
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play for Elementary Kids Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Library Conference Room Learn to play chess or find a friend and play a game during this drop-in time designed for elementary-age children. Boards are provided but we … Continue reading →
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Middle School Book Club Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Bring your own book! We discuss whatever we are currently reading and enjoy popsicles with friends. Outdoors as weather permits in the children’s garden!
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Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers) Thursdays at 10:30 am Outside in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting Bring your baby and a blanket to join us in the children’s garden (aka “Bébés en Plein Air”), weather … Continue reading →
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
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 →
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Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
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.
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Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Drop-in playtime session for children and their caregivers. This informal program is a fun and engaging way to explore literacy practices along with social and imaginative play. Through play, young children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can … Continue reading →
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Big Little Lit
Big Little Lit
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 →
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
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.
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play for Elementary Kids Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Library Conference Room Learn to play chess or find a friend and play a game during this drop-in time designed for elementary-age children. Boards are provided but we … Continue reading →
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Middle School Book Club Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Bring your own book! We discuss whatever we are currently reading and enjoy popsicles with friends. Outdoors as weather permits in the children’s garden!
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Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers) Thursdays at 10:30 am Outside in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting Bring your baby and a blanket to join us in the children’s garden (aka “Bébés en Plein Air”), weather … Continue reading →
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Adult Afternoon Book Group
Adult Afternoon Book Group
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 selection is Visual Thinking: The Hidden … Continue reading →
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Cape Elizabeth Garden Club Presents: Success with Clematis
Cape Elizabeth Garden Club Presents: Success with Clematis
Join us as the Cape Elizabeth Garden Club welcomes Cindy Tibbetts of Hummingbird Farm in Turner, ME. Cindy removes the mystique from growing clematis while covering plant selection, placement, planting, and the simple and innovative Frozen North Pruning System. Unsure which … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
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 →
1 event,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
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.
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All Aboard! A Model Train Look and Learn at the Library
All Aboard! A Model Train Look and Learn at the Library
All Aboard! A Model Train Look and Learn at the Library Wednesday, June 21, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join local model train enthusiasts to learn about their craft and see their trains in action! We are thrilled to have … Continue reading →
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
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.
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play for Elementary Kids Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Library Conference Room Learn to play chess or find a friend and play a game during this drop-in time designed for elementary-age children. Boards are provided but we … Continue reading →
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Middle School Book Club Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Bring your own book! We discuss whatever we are currently reading and enjoy popsicles with friends. Outdoors as weather permits in the children’s garden!
3 events,
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers) Thursdays at 10:30 am Outside in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting Bring your baby and a blanket to join us in the children’s garden (aka “Bébés en Plein Air”), weather … Continue reading →
Understanding Gender & Sexuality Today, with Christine Caulfield
Understanding Gender & Sexuality Today, with Christine Caulfield
In a time of rapid change and controversy concerning gender and sexuality, this workshop series aims to demystify and clarify these timely topics. Over the course of three sessions, we’ll learn basic terminology to clarify our understanding of gender and … Continue reading →
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Sewing Adventure: DIY Squishmallows (Ages 8+)
Sewing Adventure: DIY Squishmallows (Ages 8+)
Sewing Adventure: DIY Squishmallows Saturday, June 24 1:00 -- 2:30 pm For ages 8-14. Make your own tiny and cute Squishmallow using socks, stuffing, and more! Beginning sewists welcome! No prior experience necessary. All materials provided. Register below, space … Continue reading →
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Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
Messy Minis Process Art, for ages 2 – 5
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 →
1 event,
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
Dress Up & Dance, for ages 2 – 5
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.
4 events,
Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Play Date at the Library, for ages 0 – 5
Drop-in playtime session for children and their caregivers. This informal program is a fun and engaging way to explore literacy practices along with social and imaginative play. Through play, young children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can … Continue reading →
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
Ready for Reading Club, for ages 4+
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.
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play (Elementary Age Kids)
Open Chess Play for Elementary Kids Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Library Conference Room Learn to play chess or find a friend and play a game during this drop-in time designed for elementary-age children. Boards are provided but we … Continue reading →
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Drop-In Middle School Book Club
Summer Scoops: Middle School Book Club Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Bring your own book! We discuss whatever we are currently reading and enjoy popsicles with friends. Outdoors as weather permits in the children’s garden!
3 events,
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers)
Bébés en Plein Air (Social Time for Babies and Caregivers) Thursdays at 10:30 am Outside in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting Bring your baby and a blanket to join us in the children’s garden (aka “Bébés en Plein Air”), weather … Continue reading →
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
Tiny Tunes, for ages 1- 3
This inclusive program is for children who are not quite ready for a traditional story time, but love to have fun with friends! Join us for a movement-based program that’s a gentle introduction to the routines, songs, and props we … Continue reading →
Understanding Gender & Sexuality Today, with Christine Caulfield
Understanding Gender & Sexuality Today, with Christine Caulfield
In a time of rapid change and controversy concerning gender and sexuality, this workshop series aims to demystify and clarify these timely topics. Over the course of three sessions, we’ll learn basic terminology to clarify our understanding of gender and … Continue reading →