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!

 

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.

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
Robert Klose is an Orono-based writer who teaches at the University of Maine. He presented “A Tale of Two Adoptions” on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in which he focused on his two memoirs, stemming from his adopting boys from Russia and Ukraine as a single man. “I have put together a book talk centering on these adoptions. I think it makes for a timely presentation, given the drama playing out in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Despite the carnage, I like to tell my audiences that I have sons from Russia and Ukraine, and they get along, so there is hope,” says Robert.
A Tale of Two Adoptions w/ Robert Klose
If you’ve ever watched Finding Your Roots on PBS, you’ve probably wondered who your ancestors were, how to go about finding them, and what terms like “once removed”, pedigree charts, or vital records mean? Join Nancy Battick for “Exploring Your Roots 101” when she’ll give you clues to start searching your own family roots. Nancy is a past president of the Maine Genealogical Society, author of the Family Discoverer column in the Piscataquis Observer, and an experienced genealogist. She’ll offer tips and distribute a handy primer to help you begin your genealogical journey.
Exploring Your Roots 101 w/ Nancy Battick
With spring taking hold, now is the time to switch to garden mode. Join Kate Garland, UMaine Cooperative Extension horticulturist, for “Native Plants for Ornamental Gardens.” on Thursday, April 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. Discover why native plants matter and how to integrate them into your spaces. Explore valuable resources for selecting the right plants and enjoy a virtual walk through a collection of native species.
Native Plants for the Ornamental Garden w/ Kate Garland from UMaine Cooperative Extension
Author Jan Brett joins us at Center Theatre to discuss her newest book, as well as her entire library and creative process in general.
An Afternoon with Jan Brett
Thompson Free Library Live Stream
This talk is a collaboration with Piscataquis County Soil and Water. Author Ethan Tapper will be discussing his new book How to Love a Forest. More info about Ethan and his work can be found here: https://ethantapper.com/
How to Love a Forest w/ Ethan Tapper
The Maine Humanities Council presented “Maine Speaks: A Day in the Life of Maine Women” on Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m. University of New England archivist and author Jefferson Navicky shared diary entries from the Maine Women Writers Collection spanning the 19th and 20th century. These women wrote about the ordinary and extraordinary—the weather, chores, and historic moments. By sampling and discussing a selection of these diaries across time, we can connect with the common struggles and small triumphs of day-to-day life.
Maine Speaks: A Day in the Life of Maine Women w/ Jefferson Navicky
Get the facts on the latest health food trend with “Microgreens 101” from Aug. 8. Brian and Heidi Lourie, owners of HF Microgreens in Harmony, gave us a closer look at this nutritious and flavorful super food.
Microgreens 101 w/ Brian and Heidi Lourie, owners of HF Microgreens
David Mallett plays The Garden Song accompanied by North Country Strings in our pavilion July 18, 2024
David Mallett, Susan Ramsey, Ruth Fogg, and the North Country Strings students: The Garden Song
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