Community - Thompson Free Library

Find, See & Learn About Pollinators!

In: Children, Community, Events, Outdoors

Pollinators are vital to food production all over the world. In Maine, examples of well-known pollinators include butterflies, birds, beetles and of course, bees. In June, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District worked with local volunteers to plant our Pollinator Sunflower Garden, a garden space for the public to enjoy, observe and learn about native pollinators. In celebration of this new addition to the Law Farm, the PCSWCD will be holding a free Pollinators! event on Friday, August 16th from 10 am – 12 pm at the Law Farm.

The PCSWCD is hosting Maine State Apiarist Jennifer Lund and Miss Michelle from Thompson Free Library for a morning of fun and learning for this event. Jennifer Lund will share fun facts and information with participants about native pollinators and Miss Michelle will hold a pollinator-themed story time in the center of the garden. Afterwards, participants can join our guests and PCSWCD staff for a “Pollinator Search & Find” at the Law Farm!

We hope you will join us for the Pollinators! event. RSVP is required to attend and appreciated. For more information about the Law Farm, or any program or event offered by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District, please contact us at 207-564-2321 ext. 3, info@piscataquisswcd.org, www.piscataquisswcd.org.

Aging Well with Technology

In: Community, Technology

The National Digital Equity Center is pleased to offer a FREE Aging Well with Technology workshop to the residents of Dover-Foxcroft. Learn about the free classes that will be offered in your community – Connect through basic technology, Protect your digital presence, Use technology for better health, and Get what you need online.

The Maine Digital Inclusion Initiative is a program of the National Digital Equity Center committed to closing the digital divide in rural Maine. Our AmeriCorps Members are trained Digital Literacy Instructors who will be providing a FREE Aging Well with Technology workshop at the Thompson Free Library on 7/9/19 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you are interested in joining the workshop, please call the National Digital Equity Center at 207-259-5010 or email info@digitalequitycenter.org.

Summer Reading Program

In: Children, Community, Events, News

“A Universe of Stories” is the theme of the Thompson Free Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program. All ages are invited to participate!

Birth to Grade 4:
- Fill out this Registration Form.
- Read 15 minutes a day, and mark on your calendar for each day you read. At the end of six weeks, submit your calendars [July] [August] to get a free book!
- Each week that you participate, you can also enter into a drawing to win prizes donated by April Taylor and Erma the READing Dog.
- Complete these activities [birth to pre-K] or [K through grade 4] to get a prize from Ms. Michelle!
Grade 5 through Adult:
- Fill out a star review slip for every book you read, and put it into the Summer Reading bucket. You’ll have a chance to win gift certificates from local businesses in our weekly drawings. Thank you to Bob’s Sugarhouse, Center Coffee House, Center Theatre, Mountain’s Market, the Raven’s Attic, and the Piscataquis Regional Food Center for donating prizes!

Every Wednesday at 10:30 am join us for a special children’s program:

July 3 – Animal visit with Sparks Ark Animal Services.
July 10 – Storytelling with the Abbe Museum.
July 17 – Author/artist Kevin Hawkes.
July 24 – Nocturnal animals with LC Bates Museum.
July 31 – “Out of This World Storytime” with Js. Jenn.
August 7 – Juggler comedy show with Michael Menes.

Kids can sign up to read with Erma the Reading Education Assistance Dog every Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

Also join us for live music with singer-songwriter Martin Swinger on Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 pm and the HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter on Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 pm.

Summer Reading materials can be picked up at the library. All programs are free of charge. At the end of the summer, we will celebrate with a Summer Reading party on Thursday, August 15 at 3:00 pm.

Looking for other fun things to do this summer? The Thompson Free Library has a Maine State Park Pass you can borrow and a library membership to the Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor! For more info, please contact the library at (207) 564-3350.

Genealogy Workshop

In: Community, Maine History, Resources

Tracing your family tree has never been easier!

Join B.J. Jamieson, the genealogy specialist at the Maine State Library, at the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm to learn how to get started finding your family’s stories.

You’ll learn about the free digital resources available through the new Digital Maine Library, including Ancestry and MyHeritage, and have plenty of time to ask questions.

Ten Cent Whoopie Pie Book Sale

In: Community, News

Visit the library during Whoopie Pie Festival weekend to shop our giant Ten Cent Book Sale! Get your summer reading for camp! We have adult fiction titles, large print, children’s books, DVDs, and puzzles. Proceeds from this sale benefit children’s programs.

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will be held in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, June 22 from 10 am to 4 pm! Sample delicious whoopie pies and enjoy arts, crafts, food, games, and live music.

View the full schedule of events for the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival here.

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