In: Children, Community, News

The Thompson Free Library now has a library membership to the Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor! The Maine Discovery Museum is the largest children’s museum north of Boston. Their hands-on, interactive exhibits invite children to explore the worlds of science, nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, and anatomy.

The library membership allows us to offer free admission each day for a group of up to four people. You can reserve a pass in advance, or call or stop by the library to see if it is available!

In: Authors, Events, News

Maine author Roger Guay will visit the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 pm to speak about his book “A Good Man with a Dog: A Game Warden’s 25 Years in the Maine Woods,” co-written with Kate Clark Flora.

When Roger Guay’s father died in a tragic fishing accident, a kind game warden helped him through the loss. Inspired by this experience, as well as his love of the outdoors, Guay became a game warden and certified K9 handler, beginning a successful career that would span twenty-five years and see him establish canine units as a staple of the game warden service.

Roger Guay served with the Maine Warden Service from 1986 until his retirement in 2010. He is a K9 master trainer, a certified K9 handler, and certified in cadaver and explosives searches. In addition to decades of search and rescue experience, he has extensive experience in missing persons/homicide searches and body recovery. Guay has received numerous commendations from the warden service; the Maine House of Representatives; the Maine State Police; the Miramichi, New Brunswick, police; and the USPCA. Guay lives in Guilford, Maine.

In: News, Philosophy

Curious about the world and your place in it? The Thompson Free Library Philosophy Circle meets Friday, June 7 at 3:30 pm. We will begin by discussing the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, and follow with exploration of a philosophical question chosen by the group. No previous experience is needed; all are welcome to attend!

The TFL Philosophy Circle meets on the first Friday of each month. This discussion group uses he Socrates Cafe model, which embraces “the idea that we learn more when we question and question with others.” To find out more, visit: https://www.philosopher.org/Socrates_Cafe.html

In: Community, News, Outdoors

Are you interested in exploring Maine this summer? For a second year, Thompson Free Library patrons can borrow a vehicle pass for day-use to Maine State Parks and Historic Sites. This pass is made possible by a generous gift of the Friends of Maine State Parks. Passes can be checked out for two days, and allow a vehicle holding up to 17 people entrance to many state parks and historic sites, including Peaks-Kenny.

Please note that passes are not accepted at Acadia National Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Baxter State Park, Maine Wildlife Park, Peacock Beach, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Penobscot River Corridor, Scarborough Beach, Songo Lock or Swan Island. View a list of participating parks here, or contact the library to find out more!

In: Events, News, Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an Open-Mic Poetry Night on April 23 (Shakespeare’s birthday) at 5:30 pm!

What you are asked to bring:

  1. Poem(s) you’ve written to read, or
  2. Poem(s) someone else has written to read, or
  3. Friend(s) to read the poem(s) you don’t dare to read, or
  4. Ears to simply listen … and/or
  5. Your appreciation for poetry served up with crackers, cheeses, and juices!

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

For more about National Poetry Month, visit https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/home