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.
Join us for our monthly Maine Wildlife Series, where we welcome educators from the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick and their fascinating and lovable animal ambassadors who will help us explore the vast variety of wildlife in our state. … 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
While each of us would like to be as prepared as possible for the end of life, it is easy to move this type of work down on our ongoing and often growing list of priorities. Advance care planning may … 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 →
Reserve a copy of this month's book, and register to join TML’s Middle School Book Club, The Last Pineapples on Earth, by emailing Family Engagement Librarian Megan Smith at msmith@thomas.lib.me.us
"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 →
Weaving Wonders Saturday, April 1, 1:00 - 2:30 pm For ages 8-14. Join us and create your own beaded key fob or necklace during this fun, beginner-friendly weaving project! No prior experience necessary. All materials provided. Registration required, sign … 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 →
Join us for an evening of education and celebration featuring some of Maine’s iconic and beautiful wildlife. Ed Robinson, avid outdoorsman and writer, returns to the library to deliver his latest presentation featuring stunning images, animal calls, facts and anecdotes about … Continue reading →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Library Squad is a community of library-loving middle schoolers that meets monthly, and whose opinions, ideas, and help form the foundation of our programming. Library Squad meets after school on the first Friday of each month from 2:45 - 3:45 … Continue reading →
Hooray it’s National Unicorn Day, April 9! Join the unicorns as they celebrate their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. Gallop to the library for this magical storytime, dance party, … 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.
Guerrilla poetry involves publishing poetry in unexpected and unconventional ways in unexpected and unconventional places. A group of gorillas is called a band or a troop (less common is a "whoop"of gorillas.) So what is a Guerilla Poetry Whoop, you … 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Trees can’t speak, but they are in constant communication. Join TML and New York Botanical Garden’s Annie Novak, as we learn more about fungal networks, volatile organic compounds, and how science and popular culture are just catching up with a … 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 →
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.
Tiny Art Workshop! This is one of two opportunities to create your submission to our Tiny Art Show! Join Kiah and Sasha on Tuesday, April 18 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm or Thursday, April 20 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. … 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Tiny Art Workshop! This is one of two opportunities to create your submission to our Tiny Art Show! Join Kiah and Sasha on Tuesday, April 18 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm or Thursday, April 20 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. … Continue reading →
Every gardener in America should be growing mushrooms! If upgrading your garden with fungi in mind sounds fun, join Louis Giller of Northspore for this informative presentation. You’ll learn: Basic fungal biology, the culinary and ecological benefits of gardening with mushrooms, … 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 →
Nature journaling is an immersive experience where art and science come together and observations, thoughts, and emotions about the natural world can be both written and drawn. The practice of keeping a nature journal can help one become more connected … 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.
How does a bat find thousands of tiny mosquitoes in the dark? Why would an opossum choose to lumber around at night? How does a porcupine defend itself against a predator? How can an owl see its way through 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Do you have a stuffy that you think needs to make some new friends? Do you just know it would love the library? Good news! Our children’s room mascot, Belinda, is hosting a Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the library! 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 →
No story time today, as the High School Poetry Symposium will be held in the library's community room.
Reserve a copy of this month's book, and register to join TML’s Middle School Book Club, The Last Pineapples on Earth, by emailing Family Engagement Librarian Megan Smith at msmith@thomas.lib.me.us
Cape Elizabeth High School Students will read from works composed during their day-long symposium with poet Stephanie Burt, who will also read from her works. The public is invited to this event, which will take place at the Cape Elizabeth … 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 →
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 →
"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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Library Squad is a community of library-loving middle schoolers that meets monthly, and whose opinions, ideas, and help form the foundation of our programming. Library Squad meets after school on the first Friday of each month from 2:45 - 3:45 … 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 →
Creative nonfiction writing is different from other types of writing. It gives us a unique chance to, "Dive into the dark, and swim away from the light." What is totally familiar to us in our writing is often not as … Continue reading →
Come learn the “fun”damentals of nature photography with Seacoast Photography School founder and lead instructor, David Mazur! Open to beginner & intermediate photographers, this 2-hour workshop will be a hands-on lesson covering the basics of focus, exposure, and composition techniques … Continue reading →
