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Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required. ...

Get creative with nature's paintbrushes - fall leaves! Paint the entire leaf to use it as a stamp or paint around the edges to create a leaf of your own using negative space. Choose your favorite fall colors or mix up your own color choices to make a...

Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed. ...

Come meet Kristin J. Russo, author of How Big Is Your Paw? Did you know that coyotes can "sing"? Or that moose can swim? How Big Is Your Paw? reveals these facts and more about animals that live in the forests of North America. Author of more t...

Learn about the life and artwork of Faith Ringgold. Then create a small painted paper quilt based on your own life story or a story you love. We'll supply everything you need. This program is for kids ages 8–14. Registration is required as supplies a...

Join us for a special dinosaur-themed playtime! We'll provide the play space and toys. Come have a fun morning out and make new friends. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required. ...

*Please note the time change. 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 require...

Join Nicole White of Artful Nights Maine as she leads kids in creating a Halloween-themed painting on canvas. This program is best for school-aged children. Space is limited, please register. ...

Halloween is closely approaching. Kids can come and paint a wooden Halloween figure to add to their household decor. ...

Select your favorites from the provided leaves, sticks, pinecones, and more to make your own fall photo frame. Best for ages 5-11 years old.   ...

Come and be a part of Ms. Corinna's story time. She will be reading informative books about two mathematician trailblazers: A Computer Called Katherine and Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer. After the readi...

Join APL's Read to a Dog program every Thursday and Meet Michael Fralich and his therapy dog, Mocha, an adorable English Shepherd who loves listening to kids read and giving kisses. Sign up your child for a 15-minute session with Mocha and make a new...

Stop by APL for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Siblings are also welcome to participate. During the program, we will read short stories, sing songs, and engage in flannel board rhymes an...

Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow, are available for Read to a Dog! Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who can't wait to meet you. Sign up now for your child's 15-minute session to read to Meadow. Simply contact the library to regis...

Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required. ...

Children in grades 2–6 are invited to participate in Kids Can Cook with APL children's staff. This month, we will be making healthy energy bars! Kids will have the chance to measure, mix, pour, cook, and enjoy eating this tasty treat. Please be advis...

Community volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier, will help kids create and decorate their construction paper hand prints to make a mummy hand! ...

Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed. ...

Let's go batty for bats! Join special guest, Emma Lorusso (AVSWCD), to learn more about these small squeaky misunderstood animals. We'll decipher the difference between myths and facts about bats. Then we'll learn about bat species found in Maine, th...

Learn facts about the State of Maine with children's librarian, Brandon Dyer. All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. ...