Summer Events

Participate in our summer reading program from June 24th to August 24th and discover new adventures through reading! Here are some of the exciting things you can expect:

o    Storytime AT Hirundo

o    Hirundo Community Action Presentation at the Library

o    Tim Caverly "Hard Path to Wilderness" Presentation

o    Tuesday Crafternoons

• Paper/Cardboard
• DVDs/Puzzles
• T-Shirts/Fabric
• Plastic Bottles

o    Silent Book Club Meetings

o    Raffle Prizes: Participate in the program by reading books and attending events to be entered into a raffle. The more you read and participate, the greater your chances of winning!

 If you have any questions about the Summer Reading Program, please call 827-3972.

Old Town Public Library cardholders who are 18 and older can rent a kayak from late May to early October!

• One kayak, paddle, and life vest per account.
• You must load and transport. At this time, we have straps available for only 1 kayak. Please request them while reserving the kayak.
• Pick-up and drop-off need to be scheduled in advance to ensure we have staff available to unlock the kayaks and retrieve the paddle and life vest.
• Pick-up and drop-off times are only available Monday-Friday from 10:00-4:00.
• Loan period is one week.
• $5 per day late fee, no renewals.

Library staff do not provide in-depth instruction in how to use the gear. We have provided a few video resources below to get you started:

Join us on July 9th at 5:00 PM for a presentation by the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge!

Discover the impactful ways you can contribute to preserving our local environment. Dive into community action and citizen research initiatives designed to empower you in protecting our natural world.

This event is open to all ages, and no registration is required—just come and be part of this important conversation.

Enjoy light refreshments as you engage with fellow community members and learn how you can make a difference. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and your community in a meaningful way!

Join us on Tuesday, August 6th at 4:00 PM downstairs at the Old Town Public Library for an engaging exploration of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. This presentation will take you on a journey from Allagash Lake to Allagash Falls, delving into the rich history and current challenges this pristine area faces due to increased human development. Learn about the proposed measures aimed at preserving its wilderness character and the efforts to ensure the Bureau of Parks and Lands upholds its legal mandates to protect this natural treasure.

This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. For any questions, please call 207-827-3972.

• For PreK - 2nd grade, 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Children will bring a lunch to eat while listening to stories. There will be a simple craft project to complete and bring home, as well as circle time with songs and movement. They will also have time upstairs to check out books to bring home. A library card in good standing is required in order to take books home.
• For 3rd - 6th grade, 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 11:30am to 2:00 pm. This program will be a continuation of our after school library program. Children will bring their lunch to eat while listening to stories. There will be crafts, group games and team challenges. They will have also have time upstairs to check out books to bring home. A library card in good standing is required in order to take books home.