Regular In-Person/Virtual Programs

Check our Event Calendar to see what programs we have coming up at the library. This calendar is also on our homepage.

Reading Group: 2nd Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm

Do you love to discover new books and authors? Enjoy talking about books with others? TFL’s Reading Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Contact the library to find out what we’re reading next!

Philosophy Circle: 1st Fridays from 3:30-5:00 pm

A discussion group that meets monthly to explore philosophy through the ages and engage in philosophical conversation. All ages are welcome, and no previous experience or knowledge is needed to participate!

101 Series: 2nd Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm (April through September)

TFL’s 101 Series presents lively, informative demonstrations from the practical to the creative. Pick up some basic how-to’s, then learn & explore on your own. Or, just satisfy your curiosity & have fun.

One-on-One Technology Help

Stop by the library for one-on-one technology help. We can teach you how to use your phones, laptops, and tablets–and how to navigate websites and social media.

Knitting Group: Every Tuesday from 11:30 am-1:00 pm

 TFL’s Knitting Group is open to all levels of experience, and those looking to learn and find inspiration are welcome! Come with your latest knitting, crochet, lace, or needlework project. 

Free Movie Night: Last Fridays at 6 pm (On Hold Due to COVID)

Join us for our monthly free movie night, held in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Popcorn is provided!

Check out some of our previous virtual and in-person programs on our Youtube channel!

Thompson Free Library

Here you can find recordings of our programs, happenings at the library, and more! Subscribe to stay up to date.

Thompson Free Library
This is a recording of Ron Joseph's talk on June 1, 2023 at TFL. Ron is the author of Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermit Bill and was a Maine biologist for many years. He shared stories from his many years in the Maine woods.
Ron Joseph, Maine Biologist Author Talk
League of Women Voters' 2023 Board of Selectman Candidate Forum featuring (L to R) Emery Cox, Elwood Edgerly, Steve Grammont, and Joel Vail answering questions from the community in advance of the election on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Polls are located in the municipal building gymnasium. Polls are open for voting from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Voter Registration opens at 7:00 AM.
2023 Board of Selectman Candidate Forum
Folksinger Bill Berlinghoff visited us again at 6 p.m. on May 18. He plays guitar and banjo and sings a wide range of songs including traditional Tennessee mountain music, 60s folk classics, rowdy pub singalongs, and whimsical originals.
Bill Berlinghoff Concert
If you regret not spending more time out in nature, you’ll find inspiration at “Pollinators in Your Yard 101” from Thursday, May 11 with local honey beekeeper Lynn Lubas. Learn what pollinators are, why they are important, and find out the best ways to make your property more pollinator-friendly. Lynn covered honey bees, native bees, native plants, and more!
Pollinators 101 with Lynn Lubas
Maine author and law enforcement veteran David Wilson stopped by on Thursday, April 27 to talk about his latest book, “Peanut Butter Memoirs.” He describes the book as “a sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, but always true reflection of my career in law enforcement.” While Bill Bushnell in the Kennebec Journal called it “a gritty, unvarnished view of a cop’s profession, its rewards and disappointments, successes and set-backs.”
David Wilson Author Talk
Time to call in the experts to help us sort through, “Animals in the Garden: Yay or Nay.” Wildlife can be a major pest in a home garden causing considerable damage. At the same time, many home gardeners want to attract some wildlife to their gardens for enjoyment. UMaine Cooperative Extension offered an informative talk on animals in the garden.
Animals in the Garden: Yay or Nay?
Kris and Joe, mid-life characters from Guilford resident Wendy Denney’s new book “Gold Dust on the Highway” connect up on a cross country road trip. Their lives converge and are forever changed. Sound intriguing? Come listen to Wendy (who runs the Guildford Bed and Breakfast with her husband) spill the beans on her latest romance-humor-drama-filled novella.
Author Talk w/ Wendy Denney
Weeds can easily and quickly take over a home garden. The first thing to do is identify what the weed is so you can learn what you can do to control it in your home gardens or farm fields. Join UMaine Cooperative Extension for an informative talk on identifying plants. We discuss resources for identifying plants as well as techniques to control them in home gardens and farms.
What is This Weed? w/ UMaine Cooperative Extension, Piscataquis County
Author Cathie Pelletier (The Funeral Makers, The Summer Experiment, and her latest Northeaster, among many others) visited the TFL on Feb. 13, 2023. She detailed the characters from Northeaster (many of whom had relatives or friends in the crowd), dove into her writing process, and answered questions from the audience.
Author Cathie Pelletier Visit/Reading/Q and A
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