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The Friends of the Thompson Free Library will hold its Ten Cent Winter Book Sale:

  • Thursday, Jan 10 from 2-7 pm
  • Friday, Jan 11 from 9 am-5 pm
  • and Saturday, Jan 12 from 9 am-1 pm

This sale includes weeded and donated paperbacks and hardcovers, cookbooks, young adult and many non-fiction children’s books, audio books, puzzles and more. All items are just ten cents, and proceeds benefit children’s programs.

Location: Thompson Free Library (Community Meeting Room), 186 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft.

In: News

This group will meet Wednesdays January 9 – April 24 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in our Community Meeting Room.

The impact of substance use on families and children can be devastating. Healing begins as the parent-child relationship is strengthened. Group discussions guide parents toward restoring and rebuilding the connection between family members.

For more information, or to register, please call Stephen Madera of Penquis at 207-974-2479. There is no cost for this group.

 

In: News, Philosophy

Join us for the Philosophy Circle, a lively and informal philosophical conversation held the first Friday of each month.

Our next meeting will be: Friday, January 4 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

This month we will use the first half hour to discuss Socrates and the Socratic Method. The next hour we will explore a question of interest chosen by participants (using the Socrates Cafe model).

Please note, all are welcome and no previous experience is necessary to participate.

In: Events, News, Technology, Teens

We’re excited to host a new monthly maker program at the library, led by STEM guide Alicia Millette! Each month will feature a fun project for a different age group.

This month – learn about simple circuits while making a small flashlight.

Who: Students in grades 4-8.

When: Tuesday, December 27 at 11:00 a.m.

This free STEM project is a great way to learn how electrical devices can be turned on and off. Each participant will make and take home their very own flashlight!

Please see Ms. Michelle to sign up.

In: Community, Maine History, News

Are you interested in helping to document the stories and voices of Piscataquis County?

The Thompson Free Library has received a grant from the Maine Community Foundation to bring oral history documentation to our community.

If you are interested in joining the project, come to The Commons at Central Hall on Saturday, Dec 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At this training session, oral historian Molly Graham will teach us how to use the digital recording equipment and offer tips on conducting an interview with a friend, neighbor, or family member.

If you’ve thought about gathering family or community history, or just want to see what oral history projects are all about, this program is for you!

Please note, the location of this event is: The Commons at Central Hall, 152 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft.