Climate Education Project
Do you have questions about climate change? Join us on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30 pm for a presentation by Robert Whittaker of the Climate Education Project. Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, and find out what we can do to make a difference.
“There is still time to change the direction we’re headed and avoid the cliff ahead, but we need to understand what is happening, and why, in order to see clearly how the choices we make now will profoundly affect the lives of all living things for thousands of years.”–www.climateeducationproject.org
Live Music at the Library
We’re looking forward to two upcoming events featuring live music at the library!
Join us on Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 pm for a performance by the Harold J. Crosby Community Band of Dexter. Bring your blankets, beach towels, or lawn chairs for this family-friendly outdoor concert!
Then mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 pm for Susan Ramsey (violinist), Ruth Fogg (cellist) and Isleen Halvorsen (harpist). The trio will perform a variety of music, including Celtic, contemporary, and classical.
Both concerts are free and open to the public.
Author Talk: Joe Siccardi
Local Author Joe Siccardi will host a book launch for his third book “My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” at the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:00 pm.
“My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” is a follow-up to Siccardi’s breakout novella, “Heaven Shining Through.” It introduces Sam (Samantha), her family and friends in more detail than the original, and picks up where the original novella left off.
In between the novella and novel, Siccardi published a non-fiction book, “Wisdom From a Father … One Dad’s Thoughts on Life.” It was published in November and is an update of posts made on his blog, wisdomfromafather.wordpress.com. The 52 essay chapters include reflections on life, love and family. All are written from the heart, sometimes seriously and sometimes with a touch of humor.
Siccardi is a 52 year newspaper publishing veteran, most recently as publisher/editor of a community weekly newspaper in Seneca County of the Finger Lakes in New York. Siccardi credits the quiet of Maine as the impetus for completing his writing projects. He moved to Dover-Foxcroft almost four years ago while commuting to and from upstate New York until his publication was sold. He retired permanently to Piscataquis County in July 2017.
“My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” will be available at book signings and presentations, which are currently being scheduled. All of Siccardi’s books are available online through Amazon.com or at his website, wisdomfromafather.wordpress.com.
Summer Reading Program
“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.
