Event List

Are you looking for a fun activity to do during winter vacation? Drop into Book Bingo! You'll have the opportunity to win several small prizes throughout the hour. This program is best for children in grades K–6 and their families.

APL's Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, and Teen Librarian, Jenna Fowler, invite families to celebrate the new year at our New Year's Eve party.

We have all the LEGOs and space you need, just bring your imagination. Please note that this program is not suitable for very young children due to small pieces presenting a choking hazard. Registration is not required.

Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll turn a paper plate into a snowman who skis across the scene.

Celebrate National Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day! Library staff will provide children ages 5–12 with craft supplies to write their names in dots and dashes using Morse code.

Meet Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow. Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you. Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow. Call the library to register at 207-333-6640, x3. 

Join Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, for a tour of the library, where you will discover the many services offered and learn how to search the library materials to better your educational journey efficiently.

Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Library friends ages 5+, teens, and adults are welcome to drop into the children's department to select a baby plant to take home and nurture. While supplies last.

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll paint on paper plates to create a picture of Winnie the Pooh and his honey pot.

Library friends ages 5–12 are welcome to drop into the children's room to design a button to pin to their shirt or backpack. We'll provide the materials you'll need, and teach you how to use the button press. One button per person, please.

Join us for a free screening of the DisneyNature documentary, "Penguins: Life on the Edge." No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie.

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll make a windsock out of paper, party streamers, and more.

Meet Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow. Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you. Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow. Call the library to register at 207-333-6640, x3. 

Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.

Mix two simple household ingredients to make a sensory "snow" you can play with. Then make your creation bubble and disappear by spraying it with vinegar. Supplies are limited, please register. Best for kids ages 5 and older. 

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll make a foxy-faced suncatcher using a dehydrated orange slice.