In: Community, Events, News, Sustainable Living

On Thursday, March 5 at 4 pm the Piscataquis Regional Food Center will host a workshop on container gardening at the library. Come to learn the basics and get your questions answered!

PRFC will also be sharing information about their new Garden in a Box pilot project, which aims to educate people about growing their own food and provide all people the opportunity to do so.

To find out more, contact PRFC by phone: (207) 802-8230 / (207) 343-0171 or email: info@prfoodcenter.org

In: Community, Events

Thompson Free Library’s Voices from HOME Oral History Project is partnering with Center Coffee House for a live storytelling event on Friday, Feb 21 at 6 pm!

Ch-ch-ch-changes! Perhaps the only constant. We want to know! Were there significant times in your life where your world was totally flipped upside down or inside out? Did you ever just pick up and move or re-create your identity? Do you have a story of deep internal change you need to share? It’s 2020. Get ready to talk about change!

Prepare a 4-8 minute TRUE story to share! Here are the rules:

1) Come prepared to tell your story on stage, unscripted without notes. A personal, true story, that happened to you where you are the central character. Though we love fiction, we’re interested in the truth. Your truth. Spill all of the details.
2) Stories must be within a 4 to 8 minute time frame.
3) Tell ONE story with a beginning, middle, and end containing a series of events that grow to a climax. Though we love stand up comedy, this is not a stand up set.
4) We’re only interested in the thoughts, feelings, and emotions you experienced through this ONE story from your life that you’ve prepared.
5) Practice, practice, practice!

See you at 920 West Main St on Friday, Feb 7, at 6 pm! Beverages available for purchase from Center Coffee House, Spruce Mill Farm desserts provided.

In: Book Group, Caregiving, Community

Pine Tree Hospice’s Caregiver and Bereavement Book Club is a group for anyone who is or was a caregiver or who has lost a loved one, whether recently or in the past. Our readings are enjoyable and thought provoking.

Our next Book Club meeting is Thursday, February 20th, from 3:30 – 5:00pm at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.  The reading for the month is The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, and you can pick up your book at the library after January 23rd.   Bring your questions and thoughts, and enjoy a discussion with a fun group of people

This Book Group is the perfect place to meet new people, connect with friends and enjoy a new reading experience. Please feel free to join us even if you have not had the opportunity to read the material.  For more information, please call Pine Tree Hospice at 564-4346.

In: Arts & Crafts, Children, Community, Events, Movies, News

Enjoy the holidays at TFL!

At 6 pm on Friday, Dec. 6, Hometown Holidays kicks off with a special free showing of a brand-new Disney Christmas movie in the library’s downstairs meeting room. This charming take on a timeless tale features the wonderful Anna Kendrick (from Portland) as Santa’s daughter as well as Emmy winner Bill Hader and Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine. A fun time for the whole family with hot cocoa and cookies too.

The festive vibe continues on Saturday, Dec. 7 as TFL’s lead elf, Ms. Michelle, hosts ornament making from 9 am to noon. This Hometown Holidays program spotlights simple crafts aimed towards kids.

That same day from 9 am to 1 pm be sure to visit the Dover Cove Farmers Market downstairs. Support local farmers, get gift ideas, and stock up for all your holiday get-togethers. And don’t miss this year’s cookie walk. Super yum.

Ms. Michelle spreads even more holiday cheer with Christmas cookie decorating from 4-5 pm on Thursday, Dec. 19. You get to take home your own merry and bright (and tasty) treats.

The library elves want you to know that the Hallmark Channel isn’t your only refuge this holiday season. Our awesome holiday stash is on full display: an impressive lineup of new and classic DVDs and winter-themed books for all ages to keep you holly jolly and content. If you’ve lost your yuletide mojo, need some no-cost fun, or want to explore something a bit deeper, December at TFL will meet your expectations.

Holiday hours:

  • 9 am – 1 pm on Wednesday, Dec 24 & Tuesday, Dec 31
  • CLOSED on Wednesday, Dec 25 & Wednesday, Jan 1.