Adult Events

 
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 Tuesday Forum

Visit us the third Tuesday of each month for musical performances, author visits, and more.

📅 Date: April 15th, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Town Public Library, Room 1+2

Join us for a special Tuesday Forum featuring author Amy Wight Chapman as she shares the story behind her memoir, Just Like Glass. In this heartfelt narrative, Amy recounts a transformative year in 1958 when her father’s sudden death reshaped her family. Her mother, Ruth, took her children to their lakeside camp in western Maine, where they navigated grief, healing, and the redefinition of family. A tribute to both of her parents and a love letter to Maine, Amy’s memoir explores the enduring power of family and the beauty of the natural world.

📖 RSVP: Call or sign up at our front desk.
Come for the talk, stay for the discussion, and leave inspired by a moving story of resilience and legacy.

📞 Call 207-827-3972 or stop by to register! We look forward to seeing you there!

Coop Extension Native Plants Program

 Cooperative Extension Native Plants Program

📅 Date: April 29th, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Old Town Public Library, Room 1+2
 
Join us for an engaging session exploring the rising interest in using native plants. Discover why native plants matter and how you can integrate them into your own spaces. Learn about the concept of 'native,' explore valuable resources for selecting the right plants for your site and enjoy a virtual walk through a curated collection of native species to consider for your landscape. Presented by University of Maine Cooperative Extension Horticulturist, Kate Garland.
 
📖 RSVP: Pre-registration is preferred. Registered participants will receive a follow up email with relevant resources. www.bit.ly/42d8EjY
 
This free program is co-hosted by the Old Town Library and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Codi Badger at codibadger@old-town.org or (207) 827-3972. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

 Book Groups

You never know what will happen when a group of mystery fans get together to discuss their latest book. There's sure to be food, laughter, lively discussions and different takes on the same passage. The books vary, from cozies to hard boilers, Victorian to present day, or paranormal mysteries to historical espionage. We all read the book and each month take turns bringing food, beverages and research on the author. Sometimes our research provides a delightful surprise, such as a chance to speak with the author. The Old Town Public Library Mystery Book Club meets once a month on Thursdays, September through May from 5:30pm-7:30pm. All are welcome.

 

Picture this: a gathering of readers each engrossed in their own books, but united by the magic of stories. Here, there are no assigned readings, no pressure to have something witty to say about a book you may not have enjoyed, no obligations. Welcome to the Silent Book Club, where everyone reads only what they choose and socializes only if they want to. The Silent Book Club will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:00-7:00 beginning in April. Between 5:00 and 5:30, there will be snacks and an opportunity to socialize downstairs followed by an hour of sustained, silent reading upstairs from 5:30 to 6:30. Everyone is welcome to stay until 7:00 and continue to read or socialize more! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Kai at kksyniak@old-town.org  or Sam at sryan@old-town.org or call the Library at 207-827-3972.

 

A good book, great conversation, and a welcoming group of readers—that’s what you’ll find at the Blue Argyles Book Club. We read a variety of thought-provoking books, from literary fiction to memoirs and historical narratives. Recent selections have included Wayward by Emelia Hart, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, and This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Our discussions are engaging and insightful, offering a space to share perspectives, ask big questions, and explore the deeper themes of each book.

The Blue Argyles meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM. If you're interested in joining, please contact Codi at codibadger@old-town.org or call the Library at (207) 827-3972. New members are always welcome!

 Sit 'n Stitch

Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other handiwork, and enjoy the lively conversation.

  • Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm