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# Thompson Free Library

186 East Main Street | Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 | (207)564-3350

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- [A Nourishing November at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-nourishing-november-at-thompson-free-library-2/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library As November drops, you may ask yourself “Well, how did I get here?” Incredulous that once again we’re rushing around prepping for winter—with the holidays anxiously waiting in the wings. This month at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft we focus on ways to feed your mind, body, and
- [Read Our October Newsletter Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/read-our-october-newsletter-now-2/) - Our October newsletter is out now! Click Here or on the image below to read it.
- [Swing into Autumn with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/swing-into-autumn-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library October swings back and forth like a pendulum. Underneath the vibrant landscape, a sense of urgency. Preparing for what’s to come while soaking up the moment. Foliage peaks as the air chills. Make the most of this seasonal shift with the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. Award-winning poet Claire
- [Making connections with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/making-connections-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Wow—summer raced by and gave us whiplash. If you had a jam-packed schedule like we did here at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft, you could probably use a break, however brief, to recharge, catch your breath and refocus as autumn sits at the front door like an impatient
- [August 2025: Leave the Planning to Us at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/august-2025-leave-the-planning-to-us-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library I was trying to nail down the details of a post-work visit at a friend’s camp on the lake. My rambling texts, filled with scenarios about a possible late lunch ended with, “Let’s decide tomorrow" but a new day did not make me any more decisive. Then this text
- [Fast-paced July at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/fast-paced-july-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn July at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is the equivalent of an amazing movie montage! Hope you’ve had your eight hours of sleep AND a caffeinated beverage because you’re going to need it. Lights, camera, action! We zoom in on audience reactions at “Mad Science of Maine: Fire and Ice,” Thursday,
- [Read Our Spring Newsletter Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/read-our-spring-newsletter-now/) - Our Spring Newsletter is out now! Click on the picture or link below to read it! June 2025 [pdf] The Right Stuff | Lighting the Way | You Can't Choose Your Family | Sometimes You Can Choose Your Family | Made in Maine | When the Gale-Force Is With You | Too Good to Pass
- [Summer fun for everyone at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/summer-fun-for-everyone-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When you walk into a new place it can feel a bit strange. But visit often enough and that feeling falls away—you won’t be a stranger for long at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. Now, it’s not quite like Cheers—we won’t remember everybody’s name and neither will you—but
- [Make the Shift with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/make-the-shift-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Shift happens. And it happens in May. The landscape blooms, the colors pop. As green as an Irish hillside. It’s summer’s opening act. In pre-Netflix days, Memorial Day weekend was the start of Hollywood’s blockbuster season with theater lines twisting down sidewalks and around parking lots. It’s when we
- [Inquiring minds will love April at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/inquiring-minds-will-love-april-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library My observation is that April is a tipping point—when a paradigm shift occurs and the light at the end of that cold, dark tunnel brightens. My hypothesis is that April at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft will help you discover your own origin story, create beautiful gardens with
- [Thanks to Our Community, Sponsor the Observer Project Completed](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thanks-to-our-community-sponsor-the-observer-project-completed/) - By Jon Knepp, Director, Thompson Free Library Thompson Free Library and the Dover Foxcroft Historical Society are proud to announce that our Sponsor the Observer campaign has been successfully completed thanks to the generosity of thirty-four individuals, organizations, and businesses donating a total of $4,900. The digital archive maintained by the Thompson Free Library and
- [Making the Most of March with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/making-the-most-of-march-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library March arrives with a built-in tension. The upbeat concept we hold in our minds versus an uncertain reality. Our hope is tinged with a steely resolve to muddle through. “Winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too,” wrote garden
- [Two for Tuesday: Read Our February Article AND Our January Newsletter!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/two-for-tuesday-read-our-february-article-and-our-january-newsletter/) - First up, read our brand-new January newsletter, detailing all of the latest happenings at TFL by clicking here or on the picture below: Next up is Kim's February article, hot off the presses! A “Puzzling” February at Thompson Free Library By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library How did you end up staring down the puzzle
- [Rise to the Challenge with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/rise-to-the-challenge-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn You never know what someone is going through so be kind. We’ve all heard variations of that quote—urging us to lead with empathy. Challenges can be seen or unseen, known or unknown, big or small. Programs and services at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft can help you navigate these challenges (possibly
- [Welcome to Wonderland with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/welcome-to-wonderland-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library At times, we all find ourselves “going down the rabbit hole.” Today that expression brings to mind watching endless YouTube videos—one spiraling into a dozen—we can’t seem to look away and don’t know have a clue where we’re going. It’s actually a reference to Alice in Wonderland, the classic
- [Read Our October Newsletter Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/read-our-october-newsletter-now/) - Our October newsletter is out now. Click the link below to see it! October 2024 [pdf] The Wicked Busy Summah | Art All Around | Good Pie to Summer | Mission Accomplished! | Is Morgan Talty Ok? | Dear Diary | Musis to Our Ears | A Walk Down Memory Lane | Head, Heart, Hands,
- [Dover-Foxcroft to Host Acclaimed Author and Illustrator Jan Brett for 'Alice in a Winter Wonderland' Tour](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/dover-foxcroft-to-host-acclaimed-author-and-illustrator-jan-brett-for-alice-in-a-winter-wonderland-tour/) - Thompson Free Library, The Briar Patch, and the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts are delighted to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jan Brett will visit the Center Theatre on November 30th at 5 p.m. as part of her Alice in a Winter Wonderland tour. This special event will
- [Chasing vibes and ghosts at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/chasing-vibes-and-ghosts-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Library vibes can change faster than Maine’s weather. One minute a frenzied gaggle of kids planning projects, laughing and playing—their moms eagerly chatting nearby. Ten minutes later, a patron walks in, looks around at the empty space and takes in the silence, “Wow it’s so quiet today.” We shake
- [September 2024: Finding Your Balance with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/september-2024-finding-your-balance-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Life is a balancing act. Sometimes we zoom in too much on the details and forget the bigger picture. Or maybe the reverse, where the details are a blur. As seasons change so can our physical and mental equilibrium. For anyone feeling a little off balance as the kids
- [Make the most of August at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/make-the-most-of-august-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Hey everyone, August has joined the chat! Has summer zoomed by at warp factor 10 or what? Ok, not on those humid days when it meanders like an Altman film. But now that we’ve made it to month number eight, the pressure is on to make it last and
- [Our July Newsletter is Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/our-july-newsletter-is-out-now/) - Our July newsletter is out now. Click the link below to see it! July 2024 [pdf] Librarian of the Year (#LOTY) | Getting the Read and Feed Program Moving | A Long-Overdue Visit from Paul | Bringing a River Back | A Lasting Legacy | Preserving Our County's History | Fanning Paint Dry | Self
- [Easy access to summer fun with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/easy-access-to-summer-fun-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library A library is like an all-access pass to great programs, services, and resources. Accessibility is key to everyone. This summer, we’re bringing the whole mountain range to Mohammed. And what an eclectic lineup it is. July at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is for chasing Bigfoot, making fairy
- [A Big Win for Everyone at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-big-win-for-everyone-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library The text we were hoping for arrived at 12:46 p.m. on a Monday: “Michelle won!” It was immediately followed by “Yay’s” and “Hooray’s” and a whirlwind of social media posts and emails. Jon Knepp, director of the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft, had just shared the news that TFL’s
- [Introducing the TFL Read and Feed Program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/introducing-the-tfl-read-and-feed-program/) - We are happy to announce the launch of our Read and Feed Program on June 5. The Read and Feed Program will be a combination of bookmobile and mobile food distribution, which was made possible through funding from Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Community Driven Strategies (CDS) to End Hunger Initiative. TFL is also partnering with
- [Congratulations to Michelle Fagan, Maine's 2024 Librarian of the Year!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/congratulations-to-michelle-fagan-maines-2024-librarian-of-the-year/) - If you haven't already seen the news, yesterday Michelle Dyer-Fagan was named the Maine Library Association's 2024 Librarian of the Year! If you're reading this, chances are you know Michelle and how wonderful she is! She works tirelessly as the Youth Services Librarian at the library and is part of so many other wonderful things going on in
- [Sponsor a Year of the Observer](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/sponsor-a-year-of-the-observer/) - By Jon Knepp, Director, Thompson Free Library The digital archive maintained by the Thompson Free Library and the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society (found at: www.doverfoxcroft.advantage-preservation.com) is a tremendous resource for our community! And now, we are looking for help to make it even better by rescanning the Piscataquis Observer collection between 1921 and 1986. Because of
- [A lasting legacy at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-lasting-legacy-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library You know that moment in May when you look out the window or glance around on your walk and all of a sudden everything is green again? The shift is palpable and welcome. That’s kind of how it’s been since news broke about the late Paula Willoughby’s generous donation
- [More Details About Paula Willoughby](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/more-details-about-paula-willoughby/) - Because we’ve had a few questions and a lot of interest in her story, we wanted to share some more about Paula Willoughby, whose generous donation is making it possible for non-residents to receive library cards free of charge! Following her time in the Marine Corps, she worked for Stouffer’s in the 1980’s when frozen
- [Thompson Free Library Offers Free Cards to Non-Residents Thanks to Generous Donor ](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-offers-free-cards-to-non-residents-thanks-to-generous-donor/) - By Jon Knepp, Director, Thompson Free Library Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that all Piscataquis and Penobscot County residents will now be able to receive free library cards thanks to a sizable donation left by Paula Willoughby. She grew up in Mexico, Maine and earned a degree in Home Economics from
- [Our April Newsletter Is Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/our-april-newsletter-is-out-now/) - Our April newsletter is out now. Click the link below to see it! April 2024 [pdf] Contents: Eclipsing All Expectations | Highlighting Our Literary And Natural Resources | A Creek Runs Through It | Outward Bound | Wishin' & Hopin' & Plantin' & Growin' | Not Your Grandparents' 4H | Starting Spring Early | Locally
- [Author Doiron caps off busy April at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/author-doiron-caps-off-busy-april-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library April is shaping up to be a series of very fortunate events at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. From science to poetry, celestial to earthly and everything in between, we have a riveting lineup that will engage all ages — especially because of our very special guest: Known
- [Reintroducing ComicsPlus (now with a Children's Library)](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/reintroducing-comicsplus-now-with-a-childrens-library/) - We at the library have been happy to provide ComicsPlus, a vast collection of free comics and graphic novels, thanks to the Maine State Library for the last several years! ComicsPlus provides access to a collection of over 20,000 comics and graphic novels, which are all available all the time, and there is no check
- [Marching towards spring with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/marching-towards-spring-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn March is when we start to feel—if not see—the hazy shade of winter finally lifting. The time change means more daylight, we celebrate Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring. We anxiously await what’s around the corner. So “hang on to your hopes, my friend” because the Thompson Free
- [Sparks Fly at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/sparks-fly-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn “There is no greater education than one that is self-driven.” These words from astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson paint only part of the picture. Being self-driven requires a spark and a safe space. The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft can be that space—one that fosters curiosity in kids and rekindles it
- [Read Our January Newsletter Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/read-our-january-newsletter-now/) - Our latest newsletter is out now! Click the link below to see it! January 2024 [pdf] Contents: Happy Holidaze! | Still Caring After All These Years | It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later | A Warm Welcome | Calling All Remote Workers | Every Breath You Take | Birds of a Feather | Who's
- [Library Closed January 13, 2024](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/library-closed-january-13-2024/) - We are closed tomorrow Saturday December 17, 2022 due to the incoming snow storm. We will be open again on Tuesday December 20 at 9 am. Enjoy the snow and stay safe if you need to be out on the roads! If you need to renew your books, call us at 564-3350 and leave a
- [Start the New Year with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/start-the-new-year-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn There is something daunting about the pressure of a new year. Beyond the cheers and best wishes lurks a resolution-happy culture filled with fresh starts and goals that are more aspirational than achievable. While creating a mental January (and beyond) to do list, I happened upon this C.S. Lewis quote: “You
- [We Are Hiring!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/we-are-hiring/) - Alex is heading off on a new adventure, and we are all very happy and excited for him. Unfortunately, that means we are looking to fill his very big shoes at Thompson Free Library! We are looking for a part-time (25-30 hours per week) Technical Services Librarian. The successful candidate will be cooperative, self-motivated,
- [Reimagine November with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/reimagine-november-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn We often don’t recognize reimagining as it happens. We may see it in the rearview mirror. It’s a process that nudges or compels us to recreate something. Pop culture fixtures like Madonna and Star Trek have been redefining themselves for decades. Even libraries are no longer those static institutions we picture in
- [Our October Newsletter is Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/our-october-newsletter-is-out-now/) - Our latest newsletter is out now! Click the link below to see it! October 2023 [pdf] Contents: Celebrating the Library's Past, Present, and Future! | Bringing Songwriters 'Round | Juke Box Heroine | "10/4, Good Buddy!" | Wild Thing...You Make My Heart Sing | Pulling Your Strings | Pop Goes the Artist | Three Times
- [Ways to spend your autumn days at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/ways-to-spend-your-autumn-days-at-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn We project a lot onto October. Thoughts turn to scenes of brilliant foliage, creative costumes that scare and delight, and pumpkin spice-infused everything. Sometimes October plays the unpredictable card, in politics they call it the October surprise (think tall FBI guy turned author), sometimes it’s a very jolting surprise like I had
- [September 2023: Thompson Free Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary and New Pavilion](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/september-2023-thompson-free-library-celebrates-125th-anniversary-and-new-pavilion/) - By Kim Brawn We’re very fortunate that Lucia Eddy Thompson was fond of reading and not poker or we might have a casino instead of a library at 186 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft! It was 125 years ago that our founder Dr. Elbridge A. Thompson dedicated the Thompson Free Library in the loving memory
- [Savor the flavors of August at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/savor-the-flavors-of-august-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn Libraries are like dim sum and tapas — small bites loaded with big flavor. A way to sample many different “cuisines” (as in books, authors, & topics) from around the state, country, and world. If variety is the spice of life, then the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is off the Scoville
- [July 2023: Summer is a big deal at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/july-2023-summer-is-a-big-deal-at-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn Are you tired of paying for endless streaming channels? A la carte has become mucho dinero! Entertainment costs big bucks these days, so finding the best deals is essential. This summer there’s no question where you’ll find great bargains: the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. Our July programs feature top-notch talent (human
- [A Breath of Fresh Air at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-breath-of-fresh-air-at-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn June is when the outdoors becomes a second home. The greenery, the gardens, the songbirds set the stage for projects galore, both practical and fun. It’s an exciting time at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft as we christen the new outdoor pavilion which will be a wonderful outside venue for programs,
- [Welcome to Biblio+](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/welcome-to-biblio/) - We are excited to offer Biblio+, a free streaming video stream service for our patrons. Sign up with your library card at https://biblioplus.com/library/thompsonfreelibrary.org to start streaming their selection of films and TV series today! The biblio+ app is available for download on almost any device: Apple (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV), Android phone and tablet, Amazon devices, Fire
- [No Time for Regrets with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/no-time-for-regrets-with-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn “Over time, people regret what they didn’t do more than what they did do,” writes Daniel Pink in his bestseller The Power of Regret. Don’t let those missed opportunities gnaw at you, instead take advantage of what’s possible in the present and use those past regrets to prevent future ones. This May
- [Our April 2023 Newsletter Is Out](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/our-april-2023-newsletter-is-out/) - Our latest newsletter is out now! Click the link below to see it! April 2023 [pdf] Contents: Cathie Pelletier Storms Into Town | Paving Her Own Way as a Writer | The Bee's Trees | Weed Whackers | To Boldly Grow | Egging Us On | Biblio: A Real Plus | Bigfoot, Big Turnout |
- [April Adventures with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/april-adventures-with-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn Imagine if your favorite movie characters were replaced by Peeps (the marshmallow candy, not your BFFs!). The shark from “Jaws,” R2D2, Brando in “The Godfather.” Think Field of Peeps, Top Peep Maverick, Every Peep Everywhere All at Once. Or books: Moby Peep, All the President’s Peeps (ok, that works both ways!), or
- [Time Well Spent at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/time-well-spent-at-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn It’s fleeting and precious and “of the essence” in climactic movie scenes. While I’m skeptical that it heals all wounds or is always on my side, I am happy that “springing forward” will give us more of the daylight kind. Yes, I’m biased, but time at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft
- [Thompson Free Library offers new free streaming service to patrons](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-offers-new-free-streaming-service-to-patrons/) - Thompson Free Library is thrilled to announce that the new streaming service Biblio+ is now available for free with unlimited access and no ads to our library patrons! With the rise of paid streaming services, DVD and Blu-ray usage has declined sharply. Unfortunately, so have the costs of streaming. After examining multiple streaming video services,
- [Find What You Need at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/find-what-you-need-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn While nothing can be all things to all people, libraries come pretty close. They’ve become shapeshifters, changing to meet community needs yet still mindfully tending their collections. Sometimes you need a spa day for your brain. Sometimes you need to print something. Maybe you want to feel comfortable and connected. Maybe you
- [New Year, Newsletter!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/new-year-newsletter/) - Our January newsletter is out now! Click on the image below to read it!
- [Experience December at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/experience-december-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again. Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday — or any special occasion — some variation of this quote (source unknown) comes to mind, “Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” This holiday-heavy December, come experience what the
- [So much more than books at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/so-much-more-than-books-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn Once, libraries were, to paraphrase Meghan Trainor, all about the books. Now, libraries are the new life hack. They can make your day more productive, efficient, and run more smoothly. Printer broken? Out of ink? Don’t have one? Visit the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft and print via desktop, laptop, or from
- [Hot off the presses: our October newsletter!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/hot-off-the-presses-our-october-newsletter/) - Our October newsletter is out now! Click on the image below to read it.
- [So glad for October at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/so-glad-for-october-at-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn To paraphrase poet Nicholas Gordon: In October, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams. Each monster dances in the library. So put on your boogie shoes and head to the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. We plan to fill the crisp autumn air with spooky moments, stories that need telling, and
- [TFL Helps to Bridge Digital Divide Through Grant](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tfl-helps-to-bridge-digital-divide-through-grant/) - The Thompson Free Library, located in Dover-Foxcroft, is excited to announce that we have received an Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) grant through the Federal Communications Commission. Through this grant, focused on school districts and public libraries, we have purchased five mobile hotspots and five Chromebooks which patrons will be able to borrow for one week
- [Author Morgan Talty in conversation w/ Lisa Sockabasin, The James Brown Lecture Series](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/author-morgan-talty-in-conversation-w-lisa-sockabasin-the-james-brown-lecture-series/) - As part of the James Brown Lecture Series, The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is thrilled to host Morgan Talty, author of the new book Night of the Living Rez, in conversation with Lisa Sockabasin, Co-CEO of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, Thursday October 6th at 6 pm. Admission is free and open to
- [Take a Joy Ride with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/take-a-joy-ride-with-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn “The loons! The loons! They’re welcoming us back,” Katharine Hepburn exclaims, in the opening scene of On Golden Pond. Joyful moments, like nature itself, are unpredictable, but the joy potential is off the charts this August at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. You can happily bounce from one program to
- [The July Newsletter Is Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/4484-2/) - Our July newsletter is out now! Click on the image below to read it.
- [No fear of missing out with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/no-fear-of-missing-out-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn Curiosity led me to it—a podcast about FOMO, as in Fear Of Missing Out—when you feel anxious about not being in the know or missing out on events, experiences, life decisions, or even new books. Social media is an effective FOMO provocateur (those Amalfi Coast posts trigger me!). While we can’t
- [Thompson Free Library is your go-to summer hub!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-is-your-go-to-summer-hub/) - By Kim Brawn We’ve arrived at June. A time that can feel like the title of that recent movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Everyone is itching to dive into summer – that odd mix of infinite possibilities stuck in a finite three months. At the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft we enjoy seeing old
- [Thompson Free Library is your path to discovery](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-is-your-path-to-discovery/) - By Kim Brawn “In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights the way,” Yoda OK, so the diminutive Jedi Master was probably not talking about libraries, but he could have been. Knowledge – reading, learning – has a way of opening windows not shutting doors. The sunshine counteracts fear and
- [April Newsletter Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/april-newsletter-out-now/) - Our April newsletter is out now! Click on the image below to read it.
- [Maine in 3D](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-in-3d/) - We had a great time at Historic Maine in 3D with the Maine State Museum last night! Thanks to everyone for attended. If you missed out, here are a few pictures that capture the spirit, if not the content, of the event.
- [Listen and learn with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/listen-and-learn-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT – Audiobooks and podcasts can be the saving graces of long car trips or cross-country flights. We listen to escape, learn, and connect. With each other, it’s a dance of give and take, a chance to know someone better. Sometimes all people need is for someone to listen. April’s lineup at
- [Good times ahead at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/good-times-ahead-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn Uncertainty has become the uninvited houseguest who never leaves. Two years of a pandemic, another crazy Maine winter, the ups and downs of everyday life, “Um, Uncertainty, we need to take a break from each other. The party’s over, it’s time to go home. Here’s the door.” Thankfully, on the cusp of
- [Library Closed 2/4/22](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/library-closed-2-4-22/) - The library will be closed Friday, February 4th due to the impending snow storm. We will be open Saturday, February 5th from 9-1.
- [Fresh takes for February with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/fresh-takes-for-february-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn A different perspective can be a breath of fresh air, challenge your thinking, or spark your creativity. Almost every autumn, I take the same shots of Borestone and Barren mountains. So, when I saw beautifully divergent photos* of these local monoliths, taken on Lake Onawa or high above it, I let out
- [A Conversation w/ Kerri Arsenault Author of Mill Town Feb. 17th @ 6 pm](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-conversation-w-kerri-arsenault-author-of-mill-town-feb-17th-6-pm/) - Join us for a conversation with Kerri Arsenault. She will be reading from the book, answering questions, and joining in on the discussion. Zoom link: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/87068247356 In Mexico, Maine, the paper mill provided jobs for everyone in town, but with a price everyone paid. The mill was the economic and social glue of the town,
- [January 2022 Newsletter](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/january-2022-newsletter/) - The latest edition of the Thompson Free Library Newsletter is now available. Click here or on the picture below to read it!
- [COVID-19 Resources](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/covid-19-resources/) - Links to trusted local, national, and world sources to stay informed about the evolving COVID-19 situation.
- [Most Popular Books of 2021](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/most-popular-books-of-2021/) - One last look back at 2021! Before we get too far into 2022, here are the most popular books at the library during 2021. Paul Doiron leads off the list and has two of the top three! The State Park Pass was the third most popular item, which we're thrilled by. James Patterson has the
- [Christmas Scavenger Hunt](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/christmas-scavenger-hunt/) - Click on the list to the right to download a copy of the list you can print out, or pick one up at the library!
- [Thompson Free Library: A bright spot for December](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-a-bright-spot-for-december/) - By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — December — when four in the afternoon feels like nine at night. Darkness creeps in earlier and earlier, confusing our circadian rhythms. We may feel sleepy or just want to curl up with a good book. To lean into less daylight and still be productive, we can “front-load” our days
- [Mythical Creatures of Maine Zoom Link](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/mythical-creatures-of-maine-zoom-link/) - To participate in our Zoom program Mythical Creatures of Maine, click on this link at 6 pm on Thursday November 18th: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89883432064
- [A nourishing November at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-nourishing-november-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn When we think of nourishing, we usually think of food. As we move towards the holidays, food often takes center stage, but it’s not the only thing that can nourish us. If you google “nourishing,” one definition that you get is “…containing substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.” Turkey, sweet
- [Comics Plus](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/comics_plus/) - We're happy to announce that we now have a subscription to Comics Plus, thanks to the Maine State Library! ComicsPlus provides access to a collection of over 20,000 comics and graphic novels, which are all available all the time, and there is no check out limit (No Hold Queues!). ComicsPlus works on the web and
- [Mythical Creatures of Maine w/ Local Author Chris Packard](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/mythical-creatures-of-maine-w-local-author-chris-packard/) - Join us Thursday Nov. 18 @ 6 pm as we invite Chris Packard, local author, to discuss his new book Mythical Creatures of Maine! Chris weaves well-known cryptids like Bigfoot, native legends including Pamola, logging camp creations such as the Hide-Behind, and many more into an entertaining book that documents as of the legendary creatures
- [October Newsletter: Hot off the presses!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/october-newsletter-hot-off-the-presses/) - The newest issue of our quarterly newsletter is out! October's edition details what we've been up to this Summer! We have concerts, critters, UFOs, and more! For anyone who missed the programs detailed in the newsletter, please check out our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqqz4_P_-U-yy1GWqHoFiA Thanks again to all of you for being part of
- [Making Progress at the Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/making-progress-at-the-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn Technology is a form of progress and a double-edged sword, a perpetual one step forward, two steps back. For all that we can do with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop — for all the convenience, information, and connectedness it gives us — it has created inequities and incredible challenges, like the ability
- [Most Popular at TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/most-popular-at-tfl/) - Our bookshelf app has been updated again! Now, you can see what the most popular Adult Books, Kids Books, and DVDs!
- [Take comfort with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/take-comfort-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn In the before times, uncertainty seemed at arm’s length. Today it’s breathing down our necks. Sometimes it feels like we’ve been dropped into one of those dystopian YA novels my colleague Michelle talks about. Whether you’re completely overwhelmed or just dealing with life’s routine frustrations, finding a little comfort can make a
- [Feed your imagination with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/feed-your-imagination-with-thompson-free-library/) - by Kim Brawn “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.” Maybe Gene Wilder wasn’t specifically referring to libraries when he sang those lyrics in the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” but the description surely fits. Imagination is connected with creativity, learning, innovation — not to mention a
- [The July Newsletter: Out Now!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-july-newsletter-out-now/) - The newest issue of our quarterly newsletter is out! July's edition details what we've been up to this spring and summer (it's been a busy time!) Featured are: many, many programs, our wonderful new mural, story walks, Irma returning to the library, and more! Click here or on the picture to the right to read
- [Mental Health Resources](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/mental-health-resources/) - Resources for taking care of your mental and emotional health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Includes articles, helplines, podcasts, tips for talking to children, and more.
- [Summer fun at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/summer-fun-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn “Things to do in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine for $500, Alex.” July sizzles with fun activities and great programs at this family favorite where can you find your summer vibe, relax on vacation, and awaken your mind. “What is the Thompson Free Library?” That’s correct! If you’ve wanted to see what TFL’s Philosophy Circle
- [Kick off Summer Reading with the TFL and SeDoMoCha](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/kick-off-summer-reading-with-the-tfl-and-sedomocha/)
- [Summer Reading 2021](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-2021/) - Summer reading has begun! Use the Beanstack app or come into the library to pick a tracking calendar or bingo sheet for teens and adults. Read books, come to programs, and get prizes! At the end of the summer people who completed the program will get put in for a fun drawing.
- [Banish boredom with the Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/banish-boredom-with-the-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Our goal this June at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is to eliminate the words “I’m bored” from your vocabulary. Yes, we can deliver the goods. Out of the gates, summer reading sign up begins Tuesday, June 1. Open enrollment continues until the end of June and the
- [Under the tent at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/under-the-tent-at-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library If you’ve been in close proximity to the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft recently, you’ve seen the large white tent outside. No, it’s not for “Wedding Crashers 2” or a destination wedding, it’s our new spring and summer event tent made possible by a grant from the Maine Public
- [The April newsletter has arrived!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-april-newsletter-has-arrived/) - The newest issue of our quarterly newsletter is out! April's edition details what we've been up to during the winter and early spring. Featured are: the seed library, two author talks, a nature program featuring owls, STEAM programs and kits, a Story Slam, increased hours, and an improvement to the website! Click here or on
- [Never stop growing with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/never-stop-growing-with-thompson-free-library/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library April is our bridge to spring. Possibilities grow and bloom. Bright vibrant colors replace the hazy monotones of winter. Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is bursting with activities and programs to capture your imagination and engage your mind. It’s time to click that collective refresh button. Like the air
- [March 29th - Author Talk - Lowering Days with Greg Brown](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/march-29th-author-talk-lowering-days-with-greg-brown/) - Join the Thompson Free Library March 29th @ 6 pm for a discussion of the book The Lowering Days with author Greg Brown. Zoom link: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89950156375
- [Thompson Free Library shines spotlight on Maine authors](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-library-shines-spotlight-on-maine-authors/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — Characters are central to stories. But so is place. As we stare down a more hopeful March, the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is highlighting writers who have etched a memorable sense of place — including distinctive pockets of Maine — onto their pages. Friday, March 5
- [Thompson Free Library’s many ‘escape’ routes](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/thompson-free-librarys-many-escape-routes/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Escapism often gets a bad rap or is too narrowly defined. But it can serve as a great endurance booster. What seemed finite last March has turned into an ultramarathon of sorts with an uncertain finish line. Escapism comes in many forms, is wonderfully subjective and the Thompson Free
- [Snow Day Feb. 2, 2021](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/snow-day-feb-2-2021/) - Thompson Free Library will be closed on February 2, 2021 due to the snow. See you Wednesday at 9 am!
- [January Newsletter is Here](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/january-newsletter-is-here/) - The January issue of the TFL newsletter is out now! Stay up to date on all the comings and goings at the library. You can find it here: TFL January 2021 Newsletter The rest of our newsletters, going back to 2017, can be found here, on our Newsletters Page. To sign up
- [Story Slam: Hindsight](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-slam-hindsight/) - Hindsight is 20/20 and for many of us 2020 has been one hell of a year. Some of us have been lucky enough to have dodged bullets and gotten away unscathed, some of us have the battle wounds to prove it even if the wounds are invisible to the naked eye. For some of us
- [We are Reopening for Limited In-Person Services!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/we-are-reopening-for-limited-in-person-services/) - After moving to curbside service only, we will be reopening next week for limited in-person services at the level they were prior to this week. We hope to avoid lowering our service level again moving forward, but we put the health of our patrons and staff first. If you have any questions call us at
- [Navigate 2021 with the Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/navigate-2021-with-the-thompson-free-library/) - “I’m beginning to think ‘hindsight is 2020’ was some kind of message from a future time traveler that we all misunderstood.” --Victoria Guida, Politico reporter, via Twitter. Not surpassingly, that quote became a popular internet meme. 2020 was a year we lost our GPS, maps, compass, and North Star. We may not be sure
- [Moving to Curbside Dec. 16th-18th](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/moving-to-curbside-dec-16th-18th/) - Due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the community and the closure of SeDoMoCha for the rest of the week, Thompson Free Library is moving to curbside pickup service only for this Wednesday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. We will reevaluate the situation later in the week and determine if the move
- [Season of Change at TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/seasons-of-change/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When it rains it pours. Yes, that aptly describes 2020 but I’m actually referring to the flurry of changes at the Thompson Free Library (TFL) in Dover-Foxcroft. People come and go and shift into new phases and roles that better fit their lives. As many have known for a while
- [New Thompson Free Library Director Hired](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/new-director-hired/) - Jon Knepp of Alexandria, Pennsylvania has been hired as the new director of library services for the Thompson Free Library. He will be responsible for managing all aspects of library operations and programming, including supervision of the library’s four-person staff. The seven-member Executive Committee of the Thompson Free Library Association selected Knepp in October after
- [Join TFL's Philosophy Circle - Online!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/philosophy-circle-online/) - All are welcome to join TFL's Philosophy Circle, which meets on the first Friday of each month at 3:30 pm. No previous experience or knowledge is needed to participate. Philosophy Circle discusses a wide range of topics and ideas. Past discussions have included: Joseph Campbell, Confucius, René Descartes, John Dewey, Friedrich Nietzsche, Simone Weil, education,
- [The Diseased Ship: New England Sea Captains and the Slave Trade](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/diseased-ship/) - Join TFL and the Commons at Central Hall for a World in Your Library program sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council. On Thursday, November 17 at 6 pm Meadow Dibble, of the Atlantic Black Box Project, will present "The Diseased Ship: New England Sea Captains and the Slave Trade." This dramatic story features a prominent
- [Gratitude Reading Challenge](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/gratitude-reading-challenge/) - Join Thompson Free Library for a #ReadGrateful challenge this November! All ages are welcome to participate using Beanstack or paper calendars that you can pick up at the library. The end-of-challenge prize is a new journal and journaling supplies! To register for the challenge visit: https://thompson.beanstack.org/reader365. Need some books ideas? Check out our Gratitude-Themed Reading
- [A Grateful November with TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/grateful-november/) - By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, French Novelist Thanksgiving is close. Quickly followed by that well-lit, well-worn path toward the winter holidays that now seems dimmer and less recognizable. As we downsize our
- [Join Us for a Story Slam on the Theme “Rise”](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-slam-rise/) - Join the Voices from HOME Oral History Project on Friday, October 23 at 6 pm for an evening of story sharing on the theme “Rise.” You can participate via Zoom at: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84153800773 or call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 with Meeting ID: 841 5380 0773 Rosa Parks said, “You must never be fearful about what you
- [Commemorating Maine Statehood with Liam Riordan](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bicentennial-riordan/) - Thompson Free Library and the East Sangerville Grange will host Liam Riordan, Professor of History at the University of Maine, live via Zoom on Thursday, October 29 at 6 pm for "Commemorating Maine Statehood: What Can We Learn from the Bicentennial?" This event is free and open to the public. To participate, join the Zoom
- [October Rising with Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/october-rising-with-thompson-free-library/) - Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Remember to put your oxygen mask on first before trying to help anyone else. That’s what flight attendants always tell us to do in case of an in-flight emergency. But don’t wait for an emergency to start practicing self-care. Taking care of yourself, especially during the pandemic, is more important
- [A September to Remember with TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/september-2020/) - Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library September often feels bittersweet. The end of summer, back to school, seasons shifting. And this year, the intensity may leap from italics to bold. Nobody knows for sure. What I do know is that the Thompson Free Library (TFL) in Dover-Foxcroft hopes to make your September memories a little sweeter
- [Reopening with Extra Safety Precautions - July 14](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/reopening-july-14/) - Thompson Free Library will reopen to the public with extra safety precautions beginning on Tuesday, July 14. Library hours will be Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 am until 5 pm. You can read our full COVID-19 Policy here. Thank you for helping to keep our library and community safe. We look forward to seeing you!
- [August at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/august2020-at-tfl/) - Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Many of us are familiar with philosopher Edmund Burke’s quote (or variations/paraphrases thereof). But Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano has a more colloquial twist: “History never really says goodbye. History says, ‘See you later.’” This August, Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft
- [Bittersweet Glimpses 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bittersweet-glimpses-101/) - Take a break from the tumultuous present & stroll down memory lane with TFL’s own Tom Lyford during this online program on Thursday, September 10 at 1:30 pm. Tom will share stories and remembrances of a Maine that many of us are fast forgetting. Travel back through the decades with him to the days of
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/coronavirus-covid-19-info/) - **Update July 14** The library is open with extra safety precautions beginning July 14. Library hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 am until 5 pm. We continue to offer curbside service at this time. You can read our full COVID-19 Policy here. Thank you for helping to keep our library and community safe. We
- [Eating Better on a Budget Sept 3-24](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/eating-better-on-a-budget-sept-3-24/) - Are you stuck at home? Would you like to learn some tips to prepare healthy foods on a limited budget? Come to a virtual workshop taught by a trained nutrition professional! This FREE 4-class online series offers skills to shop, cook, and eat healthy foods while staying within your food budget. Includes recipe demonstrations, budgeting
- [All in This Together: Preserving Maine's COVID-19 Memories](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/all-in-this-together/) - If you’re interested in learning more about the statewide effort to collect COVID-19 stories, join us for All in This Together: Preserving Maine’s COVID-19 Memories on Thursday, August 13th at 4PM. The Maine Community Archives Collaborative will host a statewide Zoom event to share information about our libraries’ COVID-19 collecting projects and answer questions from
- [Tai Chi 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tai-chi-101/) - Join us OUTDOORS on *Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m.* as certified tai chi instructor Lilian Mahan guides us through breathing exercises & meditation, gentle warm up & cool down exercises along with basic Sun & Yang style tai chi forms. Tai chi has been shown to be effective in promoting health, fitness, and relaxation.
- [Summer Discussion Project on Women's Suffrage](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/womens-suffrage-discussion/) - Join Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, and facilitator Cindy Freeman Cyr as we examine the Woman’s Suffrage Movement nationally, in Maine, and here in Dover-Foxcroft. Readings and film clips will explore important but lesser known chapters in the history of suffrage, addressing issues of power, inequality, and resilience. This program is free; all readings
- [Dover-Foxcroft: The Postcard View](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bicentennial-postcards/) - Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine will present "Dover-Foxcroft: The Postcard View; Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company” live via Zoom at 6 pm on Thursday, August 20 as part of the Thompson Free Library's Maine Bicentennial Speaker Series. The slide show and talk will consist of the story of the
- [Join Us for a Story Slam on the Theme "Free"](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-slam-free/) - Join the Voices from HOME Oral History Project for a live storytelling event on the theme "Free" live via Zoom on Friday, July 24 at 6 pm. Look back over the chapters of your life and ask yourself: What does the word "free" conjure up? Do you have a tale to tell about being independent,
- [Patriotic Parking Lot Performance - July 28](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/parking-lot-performance/) - Get your John Phillips Souza groove on with Dexter’s popular Harold J. Crosby Community Band Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. as they present a “Patriotic Parking Lot Performance” outdoors at the library. Come together to enjoy this lively event in the fresh air while staying safely apart. There will be seating for up to
- [Contribute to Our Community Zine](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/community-zine/) - Thompson Free Library is working to start our very own Community “Zine.” What is a zine, you ask? A zine (pronounced “zeen” just like the end of the word magazine) is a homemade publication. Making a zine is all about self-expression and creativity, sharing thoughts, feelings, and creative passions through non-fiction writings, fan fiction, short stories, poetry, song
- [Share Your COVID-19 Story](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/share-your-covid-19-story/) - Help us document life in rural Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic by submitting your stories, images, oral history interviews, and videos to the Voices from HOME Emergency Archive.
- [A Concert of Summer Celebration](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/concert-of-summer-celebration/) - Join us for a “Concert of Summer Celebration” with the Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 pm, outdoors on the library lawn. The program will include tangos, waltzes, and ragtime, as well as favorite classical selections. Solos, duos, piano duet and piano trios will be played, with works by John Williams,
- [Outdoor Bee Workshop](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bee-workshop/) - Join us for an outdoor, social-distance-friendly Bee Workshop! Come to the Thompson Free Library on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 am for an outdoor Bee Workshop with Lynn Lubas! We ask that you please wear a face covering to this program. This workshop will provide participants of all ages with an overview of the life
- [Central Maine Weather 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/central-maine-weather-101/) - Join us for Central Maine Weather 101 live via Zoom on Thursday, July 9 at 1:30 pm! Local meteorologist & former Navy weather forecaster Ed Hummel presents a short virtual course on how weather works in this part of Maine and how it’s changing due to climate change (& will continue to change as the
- [Bicentennial Speaker - Dr. Mary Freeman](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bicentennial-freeman/) - Thompson Free Library will host Mary Freeman, assistant professor of history at the University of Maine, live via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 as the first speaker in a series celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial. Dr. Freeman’s talk, titled “The Politics of Slavery in the Era of Maine Statehood,” will explore how the issue
- [Attend a Virtual Program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/virtual-programs/) - A list of online activities and events that you can participate in from home! Stay tuned, as we will continue to update this page with new information.
- [Bicentennial Speaker - Dr. Susan Pinette](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bicentennial-pinette/) - Thompson Free Library will host Susan Pinette, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures and Director of Franco American Programs at the University of Maine, live via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Dr. Pinette's talk “The French People of Maine: Who are they and how did they get here?” will provide an overview
- [Join Us for a Story Slam on the Theme "Together"](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-slam-together/) - Join the Voices from HOME Oral History Project for a live storytelling event on the theme “Together” on Friday, May 22 at 6 pm. Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." We want to know: How have you spent time together? Have you worked with your
- [Soap Making 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/soap-making-101/) - Since washing our hands is more important than ever, now is the perfect time to learn how to make soap. Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 1:30 pm for Soap Making 101. Brooke Isham of Lomah Farmstead in Sangerville will teach us how to make beautiful, cold processed natural soap from ingredients that can be
- [Bicentennial Speaker - Mark Alan Leslie](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bicentennial-leslie/) - The State of Maine and the Ku Klux Klan. It’s an improbable antithesis, but not only did the KKK take root in Maine in the 1920s, the group’s first daylight parade in America was held Sept. 3, 1923, in nearby Milo. The parade made newspaper headlines across the country, heralding the possibility of “klaverns” across
- [Eating Better on a Budget](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/eating-better-on-a-budget/) - Want to learn how to prepare healthy foods on a limited budget? Come to a virtual workshop taught by a trained nutrition professional! This free 4-class online series will give you the skills to shop, cook, and eat healthy foods while staying within your food budget. There will be recipe demonstrations and time for questions
- [Living Innovations Traveling Art Show](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/living-innovations-traveling-art-show/) - This month the library is hosting the Living Innovations Traveling Art Show! About the exhibit: "Our hope with this art show is to show the local communities that people with intellectual disabilities and autism are able to express themselves in artistic ways and to show the artists that their work is valuable and worth sharing
- [Visit a Story Walk This Summer](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-walks/) - Thompson Free Library has partnered with the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) and SeDoMoCha to create two story walks! A story walk features signs along an outdoor path that feature picture book pages, questions, and activities. Follow along to read the story while exploring the outdoors! Visit PCSWCD's Law Farm to read
- [New Curbside Pickup Hours](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/new-curbside-pickup-hours/) - Thompson Free Library is now offering curbside pickup service Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm. To request books, contact the library at 207-564-3350 or thompsonfreelibrary@gmail.com. You can also make requests through our online catalog. Don't know what to read next? Try browsing our new Bookshelves page or using NoveList, a tool that
- [Curbside Pickup Service Begins June 3](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/curbside-service/) - Thompson Free Library will offer curbside pickup service for books, movies, and other library materials beginning on Wednesday, June 3. Pickup hours will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday morning pickups can be arranged by appointment. Library staff will be available Tuesdays through Fridays
- [June at TFL: Online, Outdoors & Curbside](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/june-2020-at-tfl/) - Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Curbside pickup begins June 3. While it won’t bring order to the current chaos, it may bring some comfort as books and movies often do. Get new picture books to read to your kids, the next in a series you love, a comedy that makes you LOL or non-fiction resources
- [Maine History & Culture Online](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-history-culture/) - Free online resources from Maine cultural institutions, including virtual exhibits, interactive maps, games, lesson plans and more!
- [Halloween Boonanza Movie Night](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/halloween-boonanza-movie-night/) - Join us on Friday, October 25 at 6 pm for a special screening of the 1922 silent film NOSFERATU, directed by F.W. Marnau and starring Max Schreck as the mysterious Count Orlok. The screening will feature an original soundscape and live piano accompaniment by Jason Curran. For more details about the many fun events happening
- [Celebrate World Read Aloud Day](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/celebrate-world-read-aloud-day/) - Join us to celebrate the 10th annual World Read Aloud Day on Friday, February 1, 2019! This annual advocacy day unites people around the world by highlighting the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories: http://www.litworld.org/wrad/ Ms. Michelle will share books and a craft from 4:00-5:00 pm.
- [A Seussical Celebration](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/a-seussical-celebration/) - Attention Dr. Seuss fans: join us at the library on Friday, April 19 at 2 pm to celebrate your love of Dr. Seuss and get excited about SOCP Kids upcoming production of “Seussical Jr.” (a fantastical musical extravaganza directed by Bobby Keniston), which will be playing May 3-May 12 at Center Theatre. Come play games
- [Planting Sunflowers](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/planting-sunflowers/) - Sunflowers brighten the day and lighten the mood. The world needs more of that, so come to our Planting Sunflowers program on Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 pm. The seeds will grow in the library windows until they’re ready to plant and then you can take some home; the rest will be donated to the
- [Dawnland Screening at Center Theatre](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/dawnland-screening-at-center-theatre-oct-20/) - Join Helping Hands with Heart, SeDoMoCha, and the Thompson Free Library at Center Theatre on Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 pm for a free screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary film Dawnland. A discussion facilitated by Maine-Wabanaki REACH Programming Director Barbara Kates will follow the film, and light refreshments will be provided. About the film:
- [TFL Holiday Happenings](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tfl-holiday-happenings/) - Enjoy the holidays at TFL! At 6 pm on Friday, Dec. 6, Hometown Holidays kicks off with a special free showing of a brand-new Disney Christmas movie in the library's downstairs meeting room. This charming take on a timeless tale features the wonderful Anna Kendrick (from Portland) as Santa’s daughter as well as Emmy winner
- [Change Exhibit & Community Event](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/change-exhibit-community-event/) - Join us on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 pm for an exhibit of thoughts and photos from everyday people about how climate change affects us here in Maine, hosted by researchers from the Psychology in Context Lab at UMaine Augusta. In October, eight members of the Dover-Foxcroft community came together to talk about climate change
- [Tom on Podcasts](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tom-on-podcasts/) - Tom shares his thoughts about podcasts and his favorite episodes to keep you entertained!
- [Achieving Higher Purpose with Dr. Krishna Bhatta](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/achieving-higher-purpose-with-dr-krishna-bhatta/) - Interested in philosophy, Hindu spirituality, or how to plan for a successful life and smooth transition to end of life? Join us on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 pm as Dr. Krishna Bhatta speaks on the topic of "Achieving Higher Purpose" and his new book Journey from Life to Life. Dr. Bhatta is an author,
- [Caregiver and Bereavement Book Club](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregiver-and-bereavement-book-club/) - Pine Tree Hospice’s Caregiver and Bereavement Book Club is a group for anyone who is or was a caregiver or who has lost a loved one, whether recently or in the past. Our readings are enjoyable and thought provoking. Our next Book Club meeting is Thursday, February 20th, from 3:30 – 5:00pm at the Thompson
- [Herbs & Homeopathics 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/herbs-homeopathics-101/) - Join us for the next workshop in our TFL 101 Series on Thursday, August 8 at 1:30 pm! Herbalist Linda Tisdale shows us how to create our own medicine chest filled with medicinal herbs & homeopathic remedies--and how to use them safely & effectively. This interactive presentation will cover remedies for common ailments, and guidelines
- [Climate Education Project](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/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
- [Pine Tree Hospice Book Club](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/pine-tree-hospice-book-club/) - There’s a New Book Club in Town! Pine Tree Hospice’s Caregiving and Bereavement Book Club is all new, with great readings that will have you looking forward to each meeting with your questions and comments. This book club begins with The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. This poignant and compelling love story is about loss and
- [EMA Career Day](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/ema-career-day/) - Want to know what it's like to be a firefighter, police officer, ambulance worker, weather forecaster or game warden? Join Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency at the Thompson Free Library on Friday, August 23 at 10 am for a free presentation from local organizations talking about how you can make a difference in your community.
- [Movie Night: Easy Rider](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-easy-rider/) - In tribute to Peter Fonda (1940-2019) and in honor of its 50th anniversary, our feature film for September is the landmark counterculture film EASY RIDER. Join us on Friday, September 27 at 6 pm for the American road drama about two bikers traveling from L.A to New Orleans starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson,
- [Philosophy Circle - June 7](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/philosophy-circle-june-7/) - 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
- [Voices from HOME: Oral History Event](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home-oral-history-event/) - You are invited to participate in the Voices from HOME Oral History Project. Join us for a recording event on the theme "Roots" at the Thompson Free Library on Friday, April 12. Drop in anytime between 9 and 5 to conduct a brief oral history interview with a family member, friend, or neighbor. We will
- [DIY Wildflower Seed Bombs](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/diy-wildflower-seed-bombs/) - What a great way to commemorate Earth Day by designing your own seed bombs. Have fun and contribute to the beauty and health of our planet. Join Carole Boothroyd of PCDC Education & Outreach on Thursday, April 18 at 2 pm for this mother nature-friendly project. We will make native wildflower seed bombs to look
- ["The Public" & Pre-movie Conversation](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-public-at-center-theatre/) - "The Public" is coming to Dover-Foxcroft! Join us at Center Theatre on Friday, April 19 at 6 pm for a pre-movie conversation with Archie Curry from the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter about homelessness in our region. The aim of this conversation is to share some facts, bust some myths, and talk about what our community
- [Maine Bird Atlas Workshop](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-bird-atlas-workshop/) - Interested in birds or getting involved with Citizen Science? Anyone who can identify at least one species of bird is welcome to contribute their observations to the Maine Bird Atlas. Want to find out more about how you can get started contributing your observations? Join Kate Weatherby, the Maine Bird Atlas regional coordinator for the
- [Maine Suffrage Centennial Talk](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-suffrage-centennial/) - The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified by the state of Maine in 1919. Celebrate 100 years of suffrage with a talk by Anne Gass, author of “Voting Down the Rose: Florence Brooks Whitehouse and Maine’s Fight for Woman Suffrage,” on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30 pm. Florence Brooks Whitehouse was
- [Caregivers Book Group](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregivers-book-group-2/) - The Caregivers Book Group, sponsored by Maine Humanities Council and Pine Tree Hospice, is a great way to learn about caregiving experiences from a variety of perspectives. Thought provoking readings will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of loss and the American experience. Our next Book Group meeting is Monday, June 3rd, from 4:00
- [Join the TFL Teen Advisory Board](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-the-tfl-teen-advisory-board/) - Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join the new TFL Teen Advisory Board. Are you interested in gaining leadership experience and making a difference in your community? We're looking for your input and ideas to make the library a better place for teens! The first meeting is Wednesday, February 27 at 3:30 pm. Earn
- [Permaculture 101 with PCSWCD](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/permaculture-101-with-pcswcd/) - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an introduction to permaculture at the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday March 5th, 2019 at 5:30 pm. You may be wondering, “what is permaculture?” or “how do I implement these practices on my land?” Steve DeGoosh and Brooke Isham from Land of Milk and Honey Farmstead
- [Low Vision Awareness Month](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/low-vision-awareness-month/) - February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Stop by the library to check out this fun display, which includes information about braille and low vision. Try spelling a word in braille or reading braille books, and learn more about resources and services. Do you have Macular Degeneration or Diabetic Eye Disease? Or other eye conditions? Looking
- [Parrots at the Library!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/parrots-at-the-library/) - Parrots from the Siesta Sanctuary will visit the Thompson Free Library on Saturday, February 9 at 11:30 am! About the event: "At least three of our best talking and dancing parrots from our 80+ parrot flock will present Parrots 101. And you can take home a feather! Henrietta, a cockatoo, along with RiRi, an Amazon,
- [Announcing the TFL Movie Club](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/announcing-the-tfl-movie-club/) - The TFL Movie Club premieres on Friday, February 22 at 6 pm with a showing of “The Milagro Beanfield War” directed by Robert Redford. This free, monthly film series will feature undiscovered gems. TFL’s own cinephile Tom Lyford, describes this 1988 indie comedy-drama, (based on the John Nichols’ book) as “both lyrical and fanciful” and
- [The Monthly Make: Bath Bombs & More](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-monthly-make-bath-bombs-more/) - Join us for our next "Monthly Make" event with STEM guide Alicia Millette. This month, teens learn about chemistry while making bath bombs, lip balm, and face scrub. Take home your creations! Who: Grades 6 & up When: Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00 am (Rescheduled from Tuesday, January 22) Space is limited, so please contact the library
- ["All the President's Men" Book Discussion and Movie Showing](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/all-the-presidents-men-book-discussion-and-movie-showing/) - The Thompson Free Library is pleased to partner with the Center Theatre and Foxcroft Academy on a project supported by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council's initiative "Democracy, Journalism, and the Informed Citizen": https://observer-me.com/2019/01/10/all-the-presidents-men-free-showing-feb-13-at-center-theatre/ As part of this project, the library is distributing copies of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's book "All the President's Men"
- [Caregivers Book Group](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregivers-book-group/) - The Thompson Free Library is partnering with Pine Tree Hospice to offer a book group for caregivers and the people who support them. The Caregivers Book Group will meet four Monday afternoons at the library from 3:30-5:00 pm: February 4, March 4, April 8, and May 6. This book group is sponsored by the Maine
- [Join the PVAEC Reading Challenge!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-the-pvaec-reading-challenge/) - Would you like to read more books in 2019? The Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative invites you to join their Reading Challenge! There is no specific reading list, but here is a fun list of ideas to get you started: Reading Challenge - Category List. Library staff can help you find books. Everyone is welcome to
- [Cyber Info Night for Parents](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/cyber-info-night-for-parents/) - Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 5:30-7:00 pm for an informative workshop aimed at helping parents and caregivers understand how teens and kids are using technology, and learn some tools to safely navigate technology use. What will be covered: Protecting your child’s privacy online Apps and social networking Cyberbullying Teens and Sexting Gaming issues
- [Next Philosophy Circle - Friday, Jan. 4](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/next-philosophy-circle-friday-jan-4/) - 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
- [The Monthly Make at TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-monthly-make-at-tfl/) - 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
- [Join our community oral history project!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-our-community-oral-history-project/) - 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
- [Poetry Reading: JT Curran](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/poetry-reading-jt-curran/) - Thursday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. Local poet and musician JT Curran will read from his volume of poems, “Beyond the Road,” accompanied by his son Jason Curran on the keyboard. From Matrika Press: JT Curran moved to central Maine in the early 1970s, drawn in part by the homesteading movement which resonated with many
- ["Wisdom from a Father" Book Launch](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/december-author-events/) - This month we're excited to host a book launch for Dover-Foxcroft author Joe Siccardi. On Thursday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m. Siccardi will present his latest book, “Wisdom from a Father,” which includes 52 essays on life, love, and family. Joe's book grew out of his blog: wisdomfromafather.com Read more at: https://observer-me.com/2018/11/19/local-author-pens-second-book/
- [Hometown Holidays](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/hometown-holidays/) - We're looking forward to Dover Foxcroft's Hometown Holidays celebrations this weekend! There are lots of fun events happening across town. At the library, join us for ornament making with Ms. Michelle from 9 am - 12 pm. The Dover Cove Farmers' Market will also be hosting a Cookie Walk in our downstairs meeting room from
- [Join our new philosophy discussion group!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-our-new-philosophy-discussion-group/) - The Thompson Free Library is starting a monthly Philosophy Circle to explore different philosophers and philosophical topics. Our aim is to create a space to engage in fun and thought-provoking conversations as we explore big questions and ideas. Join us at our first meeting on Friday, December 7 at 3:00 pm to help plan the future
- [Dover Cove Winter Farmers' Market](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/dover-cove-winter-farmers-market/) - The Dover Cove Winter Farmers’ Market returns to the Thompson Free Library beginning Saturday, November 17! Operating since 2012, the Dover Cove Farmers’ Market offers fresh food and farm products from the Maine Highlands. The market will be held in our downstairs meeting room the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month through April. Stop
- [Join us for a new after-school art program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-us-for-a-new-after-school-art-program/) - Creative Kids Art Time begins on Wednesday, November 7! This new after-school program will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 pm. The library will provide materials for creative art exploration, for children ages two and up.
- [Maine poet will read at the Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-poet-will-read-at-thompson-free-library/) - Wesley McNair, Maine’s former poet laureate, will return to the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, November 29 at 5:30 pm to read from his latest volume of poems, “The Unfastening.” His presentation will also offer insights into the creative process used in the writing of the book. “In a dark time, unfastened by loss and
- [Paul Doiron - November 15!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/paul-doiron-november-15/) - Join us for an author talk and book signing by USA Today best-selling author Paul Doiron. On Thursday, November 15 at 6 pm Doiron will read from his latest novel, Stay Hidden, the ninth book in his series of crime novels featuring Maine game warden Mike Bowditch. Paul Doiron's first book, The Poacher's Son, was
- [Learn about community service opportunities with the Red Cross](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/learn-about-community-service-opportunities-with-the-red-cross/) - Learn about the many ways you can help your community as an American Red Cross volunteer. Drop by the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, Oct. 16, any time between 4-6 pm. Red Crossers from the Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross are looking forward to meeting you! Red Cross volunteers make
- [Author Talk and Book Signing: Steve Maines](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/author-talk-and-book-signing-steve-maines/) - Stop by the Thompson Free Library on Saturday, October 13 from 10-11:30 am to meet local photographer and author Steve Maines, whose photographs will be on display at the library through the month of October. Steve will be talking about his photographs and signing copies of his book "Dancing with Spirit, Reflections from the Mirror
- [October Artist: Steve Maines](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/october-artist-steve-maines/) - We're excited to exhibit the work of Abbot photographer Steve Maines at the Thompson Free Library this October! Steve has traveled the world as a photographer and is the author of "Dancing with Spirit: Reflections from the Mirror of Life." Stop by the library on Saturday, October 6 from 10-11:30 am to meet Steve and
- [Fine Forgiveness Food Drive](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/food-for-fines-september-25-29/) - Have fines? During the week of September 25-29 bring in non-perishable items to donate to our local food cupboards, and we will take those fines off your account! Also join us from 4-5 pm on Friday, September 28 for a special "Meet Your Food Community" story time. Guest readers include Will Wedge from Will's Shop
- [Parenting to Keep Kids Safe](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/parenting-to-keep-kids-safe/) - Are you a parent or other adult caring for children? Consider signing up for this four-session program that will help you build, practice, and strengthen skills to prevent child sexual abuse. Parenting to Keep Kids Safe meets 5:00-7:00 pm on September 25, October 9, October 23, and November 6 at the Thompson Free Library. Please
- [The Maine Poetry Express is coming to Dover-Foxcroft!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-poetry-express/) - Join us at Thompson Free Library on Thursday, October 18 at 6:00 pm as Maine poet Paul Corrigan leads a free poetry reading with community members as part of POETRY EXPRESS, a statewide program of the Maine Humanities Council in partnership with Maine State Library. If you are interested in participating in a poetry performance workshop with
- [September Artist: Eric Leif Johnsen](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/340/) - We're so excited to have the incredible photography of Greenville Junction resident Eric Leif Johnsen on display at the library for the month of September. Eric calls this exhibit "Green over Blue." All of the images were "made in camera" at Borestone and Onawa. Eric describes them as "a reflection of how I feel about
- [The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/the-gilded-age-a-tale-of-today/) - Join us for a book discussion series provided by the Maine Humanities Council in partnership with the Maine State Library. The series "The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?" begins on September 18 and will be facilitated by author and historian David Richards. https://mainehumanities.org/programs/lets-talk/the-gilded-age-a-tale-of-today/ Books to be read and discussed include: "The Devil in the
- [Free Learning Resources](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/learning-resources/) - Online resources students can access for free while learning from home. Kids InfoBits, National Geographic Kids, World Book, and much more!
- [Complete the 2020 Census Today](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/complete-the-2020-census-today/) - The 2020 Census is happening now, and your response matters! You can complete your questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail. It should only take 10 minutes, and it has a big impact on your community. Visit 2020census.gov to complete your questionnaire or to learn more. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
- [COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/covid-19-volunteer-opportunities/) - Are you looking for ways to help your neighbors during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here are some local volunteer opportunities.
- [Explore the World from Home](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/explore-the-world/) - Explore the world from home with Google Earth Voyager — a collection of interactive guided tours on topics like travel, culture, nature, and history.
- [Free TumbleBooks](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/free-tumblebooks/) - TumbleBooks has generously offered public libraries free access to its databases until August 31, 2020. TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can read as many books as you want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. The links below offer
- [Caregiver Book Club: The Time Keeper](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregiver-book-club-the-time-keeper/) - Pine Tree Hospice's Caregiver and Bereavement Book Club will discuss Mitch Albom's The Time Keeper on Thursday, March 19 at 3:30 pm. This wonderful small book encourages the reader to stop marking off every minute of our lives and to live each moment. The Caregiver and Bereavement Book Club is geared toward those who are,
- [PRFC Container Gardening Workshop](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/prfc-container-gardening-workshop/) - On Thursday, March 5 at 4 pm the Piscataquis Regional Food Center will host a workshop on container gardening at the library. Come to learn the basics and get your questions answered! PRFC will also be sharing information about their new Garden in a Box pilot project, which aims to educate people about growing their
- [Movie Night: Chocolat](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-chocolat/) - Feast on a cinematic love letter to chocolate (and to love itself) on Friday, February 28 at 6 pm. This charming film from 2000 is based on the novel by Joanne Harris and stars Juliette Binoche as a captivating chocolatier who brings intrigue, along with her magical confections, to a small French village. TFL Movie
- [Composting: How and Why - Feb 28](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/composting-how-and-why/) - Join us on Friday, February 28 at 3:30 pm to learn about composting with Nick Jackson and Sarah Mahan from Jackson Regenerational Farm! Nick and Sarah will discuss the importance of composting, how to do it in your backyard or community garden, and what to do if you don't have the space!
- [February Artist: Geneva Gerrish](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/february-artist-geneva-gerrish/) - Geneva Gerrish is our February artist! Visit the library this month to view her vivid pencil and ink artwork. Bio/Artist Statement: Geneva has been an artist since childhood and still prefers to create her artwork with pencils, ink pens, colored pencils, and gel pens (especially *glitter* gel pens). Her style has been described as both
- [Story Slam at Center Coffee House - Feb 21](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/story-slam-at-center-coffee-house/) - Thompson Free Library's Voices from HOME Oral History Project is partnering with Center Coffee House for a live storytelling event on Friday, Feb 21 at 6 pm! Ch-ch-ch-changes! Perhaps the only constant. We want to know! Were there significant times in your life where your world was totally flipped upside down or inside out? Did
- [January at TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/january-at-tfl/) - Happy New Year! Join us for these special events during the month of January: Letter Writing Group—Need to catch up on New Year’s greetings or holiday thank-you cards? TFL’s new Letter Writing Group meets Tuesday, Jan 7 from 4:00-5:00 pm. We'll have stationary, pens & stamps to share. Teen Writers Group—1st meeting: Thursday, Jan 23
- [November Artist: Kathy Farris](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/november-artist-kathy-farris/) - November's art exhibit features new works in acrylic, mix media, and collage by local artist Kathy Farris. Kathy will donate 50% of the proceeds from any artwork sold to Pine Tree Hospice. Artist Statement: The works exhibited are my most recent, completed in the latter 2018, and in 2019. Though eclectic in subject matter, what
- [Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-inhabit-a-permaculture-perspective/) - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will be offering a showing of “Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective,” a feature length documentary introducing permaculture. Permaculture is a gardening design method that offers an ecological lens for solving issues related to agriculture, economics, governance, and more, and utilizes the patterns and resilient features observed in natural
- [Poetry & Strings Program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/poetry-and-strings-program/) - A Celebration of Maine's Natural World through Poetry and Music Two poets and two musicians will come together to celebrate Maine’s natural world through poetry and music on Sunday, November 17, 2:30-3:30 pm at the Dexter Universalist Church and Tuesday, November 19, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Thompson Free Library. This special Poetry & Strings program
- [Veterans Day Film & Talk](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/veterans-day-film-talk/) - Join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm for a short film and talk in honor of Veterans Day. Dennis Lyford, from the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, will share his film Small Town Heroes, which tells the story of soldiers from Piscataquis County who fought in the First World War.
- [Celebrate Fall Ten Cent Book Sale](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/celebrate-fall-ten-cent-book-sale/) - Back by popular demand (and because we have a superabundant supply!) the Friends of the Thompson Free Library will hold their popular Ten Cent Book Sale: Nov 7-9 (Thursday 3-7 pm; Friday 9 am-5 pm; Saturday 9 am-1 pm). Dig out the change at the bottom of your purse, deflate that bulging wallet and come
- [Author Talk: Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/transformation-101-with-alicia-randolph-lucchesi/) - Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 pm holistic wellness teacher Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi talks about her book, Transformation 101—Your Guide to Empowerment in Just 3 Weeks. She’ll discuss the keys to better health and self-improvement focusing on sleep, exercise, meditation, time management, nutrition, and nourishing all of our senses. As Alicia puts it, “There is a middle
- [Caregiving & Bereavement Book Club: Nov 19](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregiving-bereavement-book-club-nov-19/) - Pine Tree Hospice's Book Club meets on November 19th from 3:30-5:00 pm at the Thompson Free Library. Our November reading is Juan F. Thompson's Stories I Tell Myself. This is an engrossing read by the son of Gonzo Journalist Hunter S. Thompson and is for anyone who has cared for, and lost, an important figure
- [Halloween at TFL](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/halloween-at-tfl/) - Halloween Storytime Join Ms. Michelle for a spooky and fun storytime Thursday, October 31 at 11 am. Come in your costume and enjoy Halloween-themed stories and snacks! Trick-or-Treat for BOOks! Visit the library between 4 and 7 pm on Halloween to trick-or-treat for a free book! The original front doors of the library will be
- [October Artist: Roberta W. Jarvis](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/october-artist-roberta-w-jarvis/) - Visit the library this October to view vibrant paintings in a variety of styles and mediums (including oil, watercolor, and mixed media) by Monson artist Roberta W. Jarvis! Roberta graduated from Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA. Her work includes both contemporary and traditional style paintings and techniques. Roberta was most often painting
- [Savvy Caregiver Training](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/savvy-caregiver-training/) - Caring for a family member or friend with dementia? The Savvy Caregiver Training can help. Eastern Area Agency on Aging will hold this program from 10 am to noon at the Thompson Free Library on October 31, November 7, 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12. The Savvy Caregiver Program is designed to train caregivers
- [National Recruiting Events for the 2020 Census](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/national-recruiting-events-for-the-2020-census/) - Census 2020 is hiring! Would you like to earn extra income while helping your community? The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Visit the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, October 24 between 3 and 6 pm to get your questions answered about the
- [Join a Study about Climate Change](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/join-a-study-about-climate-change/) - Join in the conversation about how Mainers think about climate change and other major social changes. Every perspective and every level of knowledge is welcome and helpful! Researchers from the University of Maine at Augusta are partnering with libraries across the state to conduct a project called "Change: Exploring Mental Models of Climate and Social
- [Caregiving & Bereavement Book Club: Sept 19](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/pine-tree-hospice-book-club-the-notebook/) - Pine Tree Hospice’s Caregiving and Bereavement Book Club will meet 3:30-5 pm Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Thompson Free Library. The group will read “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks. This poignant and compelling love story is about loss and discovery, grief and caring. It tells the story of a man who lives for his wife
- [Caregiving & Bereavement Book Club: Oct 17](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/caregiving-bereavement-book-club-oct-17/) - Pine Tree Hospice’s Caregiving and Bereavement Book Club is all new, with great readings that will have you looking forward to each meeting – bring your questions and comments or just listen and enjoy the discussion. Our readings for October are a short story by Annie Proulx, "Family Man" (from the collection Fine Just the
- [Tim Hudson on Katahdin Woods & Waters](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tim-hudson-on-katahdin-woods-waters/) - Get a clearer picture of the much-discussed Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 pm as Superintendent Tim Hudson gives us the inside scoop on exploring this vast beautiful expanse of mountains and forestland on the eastern border of Baxter State Park. Tim also shares some of the history of
- [September Artists: Jane Blay & Martha Ladd](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/september-artists-jane-blay-martha-ladd/) - The “10 x 10” Art Exhibit featured at the Thompson Free Library this September showcased the creative work of art educators Jane Blay and Martha Ladd, who teach in Dover-Foxcroft. According to Jane, “The idea was to create art within a 10 by 10-inch area. Any medium could be used to fill the dimensions. Any
- [Lyrical "Fireworks" 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/lyrical-fireworks-101/) - For a different take on TFL’s 101 series join our guide, poet and library guy Tom Lyford on a unique magical mystery tour of surprising songs and lyrics he’s mined like rare minerals over the decades. An original presentation, the emphasis this month is on pure listening entertainment, ranging from audio “fireworks” (with printed lyrics)
- [Children Improve Skills via "READing with Erma"](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/children-improve-skills-via-reading-with-erma/) - https://observer-me.com/2019/09/03/children-improve-skills-via-reading-with-erma/
- [Two Authors Navigate Maine’s Mysterious--and Deadly--Northern Woods](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/mystery-writers-maureen-milliken-sandra-neily/) - Join us on Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 pm to meet Maine mystery writers Maureen Milliken and Sandra Neily! Sandra Neily has been a registered Maine guide and whitewater river outfitter. Maureen Milliken spent more than 30 years a journalist for northern New England newspapers, including in Maine. Both are mystery writers whose books focus
- [Book Review: Recursion](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-recursion/) - RECURSION by Blake Crouch (Crown Publishers, 2019): A Review by Tom Lyford Sci-Fi, Thriller, Love Story The novel opens with a New York cop being summoned to the scene of a potential jumper from the 41st floor of a downtown skyscraper. He arrives, runs through the lobby, and up the elevator he goes. He silences
- [Maine Bird Atlas Workshop](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-bird-atlas-workshop-2/) - The Maine Bird Atlas is a statewide citizen science project that everyone can help with! To contribute, you don't need birding experience; all you need is a desire to get outside and make some observations. Join project coordinator Glen Mittelhause, director of the Maine Natural History Observatory, at the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, August
- [TAB Summer Activities](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/tab-summer-activities/) - The Thompson Free Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) provides feedback about library services and helps plan teen activities and events. Are you interested in gaining leadership experience and helping to make the library a better place for teens? Consider joining TAB! TAB-Sponsored Summer Activities: History/Global Politics Club: Meets every Tuesday at 3:30 pm. Come participate
- [August Artist: Edward Muennich](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/august-artist-edward-muennich/) - Photographer Edward Muennich is our August artist of the month! Visit the library this month to view his remarkable landscapes and images of the natural world. Bio / Artist Statement Edward Muennich grew up in southwest Ohio and has lived in Oregon, Alaska, and the Czech Republic where he has worked as a carpenter and
- [Dog-Friendly Hikes with Aislinn Sarnacki](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/dog-friendly-hikes-in-maine/) - Aislinn Sarnacki, outdoors columnist for the Bangor Daily News, will speak about her latest book, "Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine," at the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 pm. About the author: Aislinn Sarnacki is a reporter for the Bangor Daily News, as well as the author of the “Family Friendly Hikes in
- [Live Music at the Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.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
- [Free Aging Well with Technology Classes](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/free-aging-well-with-technology-classes/) - The National Digital Equity Center will offer free digital literacy classes at the Thompson Free Library every Wednesday in August from 10-11:30 am. Sign up to participate at: http://digitalequitycenter.org/events-classes/. Aug. 7: Connecting through Basic Technology. In this introduction to computers and devices, learn about desktops, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and smartphones. Aug. 14: Protecting your Digital
- ["Upta Camp" Story Slam](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/upta-camp-story-slam/) - Getting away to get away from it all? Lost in the woods, skinny dipping, or at a sleepaway camp from hell? Unplugging in your home away from home? School's out, so rough it with us for an evening of stories on the theme of UPTA CAMP. Prepare a 4-8 minute story about a vacation, Vacationland,
- [Author Visit with Kevin Hawkes](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/author-visit-with-kevin-hawkes/) - We're excited to welcome author and illustrator Kevin Hawkes to the Thompson Free Library on Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 am! Kevin's many children's books include "There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor," published in 2018, and Ms. Michelle's favorite "The Wicked Big Toddlah!" Interested in looking at a few of his books? Come check
- [Loving the Landscape Exhibit & Artist Talk](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/loving-the-landscape-exhibit/) - Fiber artist, painter, and Atkinson native Jo Eaton's creative and varied "Loving the Landscape" collection of artwork is on display at the library June 15 through July 25. Join us for an artist talk on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 pm to learn about Jo's inspiration and techniques--from her watercolors, acrylics, and oil paintings to
- [Middle School Summer Get Togethers](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/middle-school-summer-get-together/) - Parents, teachers, and students are invited to attend two Middle School Summer Get Togethers--on Thursday, July 11 at SeDoMoCha and Thursday, August 8 at the Thompson Free Library. Come between 5 and 7 pm to enjoy paint and sip, lawn games, frisbee and yard yahtzee--and to snack on hot dogs, popsicles, lemonade and popcorn! Ms.
- [Book Review: Ready Player One](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-ready-player-one/) - READY PLAYER ONE by Ernest Cline (Crown Publishers, 2011): A Review by Tom Lyford 2044 AD. Our global civilization is hitting the downhill skids toward collapse. The newscasts, filled with stories detailing the ongoing energy crisis; catastrophic climate change; half a dozen wars; plus widespread famine and poverty with most of the downtrodden masses squatting
- [Find, See & Learn About Pollinators!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/find-see-learn-about-pollinators/) - Pollinators are vital to food production all over the world. In Maine, examples of well-known pollinators include butterflies, birds, beetles and of course, bees. In June, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District worked with local volunteers to plant our Pollinator Sunflower Garden, a garden space for the public to enjoy, observe and learn
- [Summer Reading Program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/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
- [Author Talk: Joe Siccardi](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/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
- [Pride Movie Night](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/pride-movie-night/) - Celebrate Pride Month with a free showing of the Australian comedy-drama "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" on Friday, June 28 at 6:00 pm. This 1994 cult classic was written and directed by Stephan Elliott, and stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp. It was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and
- [Aging Well with Technology](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/aging-well-with-technology/) - The National Digital Equity Center is pleased to offer a FREE Aging Well with Technology workshop to the residents of Dover-Foxcroft. Learn about the free classes that will be offered in your community - Connect through basic technology, Protect your digital presence, Use technology for better health, and Get what you need online. The Maine
- [Genealogy Workshop](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/genealogy-workshop/) - Tracing your family tree has never been easier! Join B.J. Jamieson, the genealogy specialist at the Maine State Library, at the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm to learn how to get started finding your family’s stories. You'll learn about the free digital resources available through the new Digital Maine Library,
- [Ten Cent Whoopie Pie Book Sale](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/ten-cent-whoopie-pie-book-sale/) - Visit the library during Whoopie Pie Festival weekend to shop our giant Ten Cent Book Sale! Get your summer reading for camp! We have adult fiction titles, large print, children's books, DVDs, and puzzles. Proceeds from this sale benefit children's programs. The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will be held in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, June 22
- [June at Thompson Free Library](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/june-at-thompson-free-library/) - June at Thompson Free Library by Kim Brawn Perspective is a clever shape-shifter. It can change, switch, broaden, narrow—be shared or challenged or gained. With or without intention. Reading is a great way to discover a different perspective. Travel can broaden it. Conversations, especially the listening part, can give insight into someone else’s. Trying something
- [Book Review: Good Riddance](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-good-riddance/) - GOOD RIDDANCE by Elinor Lipman (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019): A Review by Tom Lyford In my third year as a high school teacher, the seniors dedicated their yearbook to me. I was touched by their gesture. I was humbled, not to mention quite flabbergasted and, of course, not just a little flattered. That happened in 1972.
- [READing with Erma](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/reading-with-erma/) - R.E.A.D.ing with Erma starts Wednesday, June 12! R.E.A.D.ing (Reading Education Assistance Dog) therapy dog Erma and her human handler April Taylor will be at the Thompson Free Library every Wednesday this summer at 2 pm. Kids can sign up to read to Erma, who listens happily in a no-pressure atmosphere. Practice reading and enjoy some
- [Maine Discovery Museum Membership](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-discovery-museum-membership/) - 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
- [Author Talk: Roger Guay](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/author-talk-roger-guay/) - 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
- [Check Out a Maine State Park Pass!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/check-out-a-maine-state-park-pass/) - 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
- [Mindfulness 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/mindfulness-101/) - Join us for Mindfulness 101 on Thursday, June 13 at 1:30 pm here at the Thompson Free Library. Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi, an experienced teacher with an extensive background in many holistic approaches, shares the basic principles & practices of mindfulness. She’ll guide us through a simple meditation and discuss various types of meditation so you can
- [May Artist: Michelle Fagan](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/may-artist-michelle-fagan/) - Visit the library this month to view photographs by TFL librarian Michelle Fagan! Michelle grew up on MDI and was surrounded by art. As a kid ages 9-14 she went to a camp called Summer Festival of the Arts. This camp was where art became very important to her. She learned dance, fiber arts, painting,
- [Movie Night: Harold & Maude](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-harold-maude/) - Join us for our monthly free movie night on Friday, May 31 at 6:00 pm! Our feature presentation is the 1971 cult classic that pairs Bud Cort as a dead-pan disillusioned 20-year-old obsessed with suicide and the lovable (and incomparable) Ruth Gordon as a fun-loving 80-year-old eccentric. It’s the darkest of comedies with the coolest
- [Restructuring Relationships Seminar](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/restructuring-relationships-seminar/) - Restructuring Relationships After the Death of a Loved One People often discover that there are multiple unexpected losses following the death of a loved one. Acquaintances and friends may not know how to interact with the bereaved and begin to withdraw from their relationship. Family relationships often change. The bereaved will attempt to maintain prior
- [Book Review: The Invited](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-the-invited/) - THE INVITED by Jennifer McMahon (Doubleday, 2019): A Small Review by Tom Lyford From “Hattie Breckenridge, May 19th, 1924”: Hattie lowered the ax. “Where have you been, girl?” she asked her daughter. It was a school day, but Hattie had forbidden her daughter from going to school. And last she knew, Jane was gathering kindling
- [Moms & Proms Oral History Event](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/moms-proms-oral-history-event/) - You're invited to join our community oral history project! This month's theme is Moms & Proms. Looking for something special to do for Mother's Day? Come to the library with your mom to interview her and help preserve her memories. Or, bring a friend and share your prom stories! We will provide recording equipment and
- [Libra Foundation Info Session](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/libra-foundation-info-session/) - Lucas Butler from Pineland Farms, Inc. will visit the library on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm to talk and answer questions about Libra Foundation initiatives in Piscataquis County. Come with your questions about the Piscataquis County Ice Arena, the transformation of Monson into an arts destination, and the nonprofit's other plans for revitalizing our
- [Junk Journaling 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/junk-journaling-101/) - Join us on Thursday, May 9 at 1:30 pm for our next TFL 101 event: Holly Johnsen shows us how to create, embellish, and bind a simple pocket journal using paper items & recycled materials. You'll be able to chronicle your memories, stories, & feelings--or a special adventure! Please bring your old maps, wallpaper, stationery,
- [April Artist: Pamela Pultz](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/april-artist-pamela-pultz/) - Visit the library this month to view stained glass overlays by local artist Pamela Pultz. Pamela Pultz began working with stained glass in 1996 and has never stopped. Although Pam makes stained glass panels, and has done large 3D pieces, she decided to try her hand at metal overlays. Stained glass overlays are an exciting
- [Internet Safety Class](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/internet-safety-class/) - Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 10:30-1:30 for this free class offered by the National Digital Equity Center. Learn tips and strategies to keep you and your family’s information safe online from hackers, predators and cyberbullies. This is a fast-paced 3-hour class. You don’t need a computer to attend. Register now: Add your
- [Movie Night: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/) - Close out the month with TFL’s Movie Night on Friday, April 26 at 6 pm. Admission is free, and popcorn is provided! We will show "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," an imaginative, artistic martial arts film that is also an adventurous love story. A young Chinese female warrior brazenly steals a sword from a famed swordsman
- [Open-Mic Poetry Night](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/open-mic-poetry-night/) - 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: Poem(s) you've written to read, or Poem(s) someone else has written to read, or Friend(s) to read the poem(s) you don't dare to read, or Ears to simply listen ... and/or Your
- [Veggie Soup 101](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/veggie-soup-101/) - Mary Margaret Ripley (of Ripley Farm) kicks off TFL’s 101 Series with Veggie Soup 101 on Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. Mary Margaret calls soups “the epitome of comfort food for hundreds of years but they’re also highly nutritious, easy to make, and economical.” Mary Margaret will teach us the basics of creating a
- [Next Philosophy Circle - April 5](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/next-philosophy-circle-april-5/) - TFL's Philosophy Circle meets the first Friday of every month at 3:30 pm. Our next meeting is Friday, April 5. Curious? Read this newsletter article by Tom Lyford: I Think, Therefore I Am: Socrates, one of our wisest philosophers, left the world to chew on this observation: “The unexamined life is one not worth living.”
- [Free Digital Literacy Info Session](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/free-digital-literacy-info-session/) - Please join us for a free public workshop on Tuesday, April 9 at 11 am with Deb Parker, an AmeriCorps Literacy Instructor with the National Digital Equity Center. This initiative aims to bring ring digital literacy all around Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. We will cover the upcoming classes that will be offered to help grow
- [Movie Night: Paper Moon](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/movie-night-paper-moon/) - Take a break, have an evening out, relax and enjoy TFL’s Monthly Movie Night on Friday, March 29 at 6 pm. Admission is free & popcorn is provided! This month we will show Paper Moon, a 1973 PG comedy-drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich starring father-daughter duo: Ryan and Tatum O’Neal. Set against the backdrop of
- [Maine State Prison: 1824-2002](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/maine-state-prison-1824-2002/) - Maine history buffs take note: Warden Jeffrey Merrill Sr. will give us a look behind prison walls on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 pm. Join us as Merrill shares a documentary about the Maine State Prison and discusses his book "Maine State Prison: 1824-2002." He will answer questions and share stories from his research and
- [New Story Times!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/new-story-times/) - Join us for two new story times! Start your Saturday with stories and songs at Good Morning Story Time. This 9:30 am program starts on March 16 and will repeat the 3rd Saturday of every month. It will feature reading, music, and finger plays, with coloring & puzzles at the end. Children are invited to
- ["We-Hope-It's-Spring" Ten Cent Book Sale](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/we-hope-its-spring-ten-cent-book-sale/) - Mark your calendars for the next Friends of the Library Ten Cent Book Sale--coming up March 21-23 at the Thompson Free Library! Proceeds from this sale benefit children's programs. Everything is just ten cents, including weeded and donated paperbacks, hardcovers, cookbooks, children's books, young adult titles, mysteries, audio books, puzzles, and more! Book Sale hours:
- [March Artist: Mystie Belanger](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/march-artist-mystie-belanger/) - We're honored to display photographs by Mystie Belanger at the library this March. About the artist: "Mystie Belanger grew up in the beautiful state of Maine. She loved living here because of family, friends, and the vast beauty of nature that surrounded her. She had many challenges in her life, but she always managed to
- [February Artist: Wayne Finkle](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/february-artist-wayne-finkle/) - Visit the library this month to view acrylic paintings by Milo artist Wayne Finkle! About the artist: I was born into a Navy family in Pensacola, Florida. As usually happens with military families, moving comes with the territory. After living a short time in Florida, my family moved to Chula Vista, California, then to Japan
- [Digital Inclusion Initiative](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/digital-inclusion-initiative/) - Are you interested in taking free classes to improve your computer skills? Please take this survey to let us know what you'd like to see offered at the Thompson Free Library! Available classes include: Basic Computer, Windows 7 & 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Social Media, Google, WordPress, and Photoshop. The AmeriCorps
- [January Artist: Teresa Kennedy Sprague](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/january-artist-teresa-kennedy-sprague/) - Visit the library this month to view works by Guilford artist Teresa Kennedy Sprague. In addition to her pet portraits, Teresa has recently completed a series of old structures including barns, covered bridges, and lighthouses using pen, ink, and watercolor. Stop by to see these detailed works in person, and meet Teresa at our
- [Ten Cent Winter Book Sale](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/ten-cent-winter-book-sale/) - 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,
- [Nurturing Families Through Substance Use Treatment & Recovery](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/nurturing-families-through-substance-use-treatment-recovery/) - 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
- [December Artist: Rogan Taylor](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/december-artwork-rogan-taylor/) - Visit the library this month to view watercolors by local artist Rogan Taylor (Artist Bio). Rogan Taylor started painting with watercolors in 1995 while living in his homeland of Zimbabwe, a hobby that very quickly became a passion. His favorite subjects are landscape, wildlife, and historical interest. In 2007, he emigrated with his family to
- [November Artwork: The Milo Art Guild](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/november-artwork-the-milo-art-guild/) - We're pleased to display artwork by the Milo Art Guild this month at the library! About the Milo Art Guild: "We are a small, friendly group living in the Milo area with varying levels of art experience who gather every Thursday from 9-11 am at the Milo Free Public Library on the corner of Park and
- [Ten Cent Book Sale](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/ten-cent-book-sale/) - Attention book lovers and deal seekers! The next Friends of the Thompson Free Library Ten Cent Book Sale is coming up November 8-10. The sale will be held in the library's downstairs meeting room and proceeds will benefit children's programs. Included in the sale are weeded and donated paperbacks and hardcovers, cookbooks, romances and fantasy,
- [Book Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-the-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-pants/) - By Teen Volunteer Rachel Mullis Nothing in life matters more than friendship, and friendship is a great thing to read about! The book the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares is about the friendship shared between teenagers Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridgid. Their mothers were best friends who met while they were pregnant
- [Book Review: Heartwood Hotel, Book 1](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/book-review-heartwood-hotel-book-1/) - A review by Ms. Michelle Have you ever read a book that made you feel warm and cozy? I read Heartwood Hotel: A True Home, by Kallie George, and I felt just that. An early reader chapter book that is the beginning of a series to capture your heart. Mona mouse is alone in the
- [Welcome to our new website!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/welcome-to-our-new-website/) - The Thompson Free Library is proud to release our brand new website!

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- [Home](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/) - We now have merch available for purchase at the library! Stop in for more details! Click here to learn more about our Read and Feed bookmobile/mobile food distribution! Donate to Keep Our Read and Feed program going via the button below and we'll send you some great stickers with our logo on them! Thanks to
- [Newsletters](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/newsletters/) - Stay up-to-date with what's happening at the library! Click on the links below to view the Thompson Free Library's quarterly newsletter, written and produced by library staffers Kim Brawn and Jon Knepp with layout help from Kazia Knepp (special thanks to Tom Lyford, emeritus newsletter contributor and all-around good guy). Current newsletter: October 2025 [pdf]
- [Borrow & Research](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/borrow-download-research/) - Here you can find resources you can check out, download, or use with your library login. TFL Library Catalog Find books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, and more (including a list of our Large Print Books) KPAC (Kids' Catalog) (Still under construction) Easy to use, image-based catalog designed to help children find age-appropriate materials Digital Maine Library The
- [Read and Feed Program](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/readandfeed/) - Donate to Keep Our Read and Feed program going via the button below and we'll send you some great stickers with our logo on them! Our Read and Feed Program is back for 2025! Routes: The Read and Feed Program will alternate between two routes: Monson and Dover Route: -Lake Hebron Heights from 9:00-10:15 a.m. Dover-Foxcroft:
- [Welcome to the TFL Merch Shop!](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/shop/) - Thanks to our friends at Millworks Custom Apparel in Dexter, we're excited to offer t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags with the TFL logo and the logo for our Read and Feed program as well in a variety of colors! All preorders need to be in by May 26th. After May 26th, we will have a
- [Library Services](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/library-services/) - Free Public Computers & WiFi The library offers desktop and laptop computers for public use, and free Wi-Fi access for your own device. We also offer printing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing services. Collection Our collection includes current bestsellers, fiction and non-fiction, large print books, graphic novels. magazines, audiobooks, and DVDs. You can also check out
- [Passes](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/passes/) - The Thompson Free Library offers a variety of free passes to museums, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and Maine State Parks. Here are the passes currently offered at the library free to any patron with a library card: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay) Open every day May-October 9 am-5 pm Our pass offers free admission
- [Staff & Governance](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/staff-governance/) - Library Staff Jon Knepp, Director director@thompsonfreelibrary.org Michelle Fagan, Youth Services mfagan@thompson.lib.me.us Kim Brawn Andrea Koltai-Price Shannen Rhoda Governance The library is governed by a group of 25 volunteers who serve as members of the Thompson Free Library Association. Members of the Association appoint new members when a vacancy occurs. A seven member Executive Committee, with
- [Children's Services](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/childrens-services/) - What's at the Library? Books, magazines, graphic novels, DVDs, audiobooks, free programs, free public computers and Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, research help, puzzles and games, 3D printing, and more! Getting a Library Card All Dover-Foxcroft residents and students at SeDoMoCha or Foxcroft Academy can get a free library card. All Residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis
- [Getting a Library Card](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/library-cards/) - Who qualifies for a free library card? Residents and property owners in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as RSU 68 students and educators can receive free cards. Residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties may receive free cards through the Paula Willoughby fund. Donations made by non-residents when opening or renewing an account will increase the principle of
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- [Library Programs](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/library-programs/) - 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
- [Bookshelves- Most Popular](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bookshelves-most-popular/) - Clicking on a cover image will allow you to check availability and place a hold through the online catalog. Please contact the library if you need to set up a username and password. To access e-books and audiobooks, use the CloudLibrary. Most Popular of 2023 Most Popular Adult Books Most Popular Kids Books Most Popular
- [Employment](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/employment/) - There are currently no openings at Thompson Free Library. When an opening arises, we will post them here, in the local papers, and our social media. Thompson Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for professional references to Thompson Free Library: thompsonfreelibrary@gmail.com or 186 East Main
- [About](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/about/) - Mission Statement The mission of the Thompson Free Library is to strengthen and serve our community. inspire learning, advance and create knowledge, and to promote the spirit of human experiences and personal relationships Value Statement We believe that a free public library is essential to the public good We believe that a free public library
- [Most Popular Items of 2022](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/most-popular-items-of-2022/) - Most Popular Adult Fiction of 2022 Most Popular Adult Non-Fiction of 2022 Most Popular Kids Books of 2022 Most Popular DVDs of 2022
- [Hours](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/hours/) - Hours: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9 am - 7 pm Wednesday: 9 am - 5 pm Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm We have also have Wi-Fi available 24/7 outside! We've upgraded our routers, so we are able to provide even more
- [1,000 Books Before Kindergarten](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten-2/) - Program Overview 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages parents to read one thousand books with their child before they enter school. Reading to children builds vocabulary and language skills and helps prepare them to enter kindergarten. This program also helps to introduce children to a wide range of stories.
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- [Voices from HOME Oral History Project](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/) - About Voices from HOME is a community-based oral history project coordinated by the Thompson Free Library and funded by a grant from the Maine Community Foundation. Voices from HOME provides recording equipment and interview guides to help you conduct interviews with family members, friends, and neighbors. It also hosts recording events, storytelling programs, and oral
- [Bookshelves- New](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/bookshelves/) - Clicking on a cover image will allow you to check availability and place a hold through the online catalog. Please contact the library if you need to set up a username and password. To access e-books and audiobooks, use the CloudLibrary. New At the TFL New Adult Books New Graphic Novels New Kids Books New
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- [2020 Summer Reading Challenge](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/2020-summer-reading-challenge/) - Join us this summer for an online summer reading program using Beanstack! This independent/family reading program begins June 29 and ends August 31. Use this link to get started: thompson.beanstack.org You can also download the Beanstack app via the Apple and Google Play stores. About the program: Participate in one of three age groups: Children
- [Genealogy Resources](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/genealogy-resources/) - The Thompson Free Library has many genealogy resources relating to Piscataquis County. These resources can be found in the Maine Room (at the front of the building), the Periodical Room (in the basement), or the Vertical File (behind the Circulation Desk). You can also access MyHeritage Library Edition from home via the Digital Maine Library,
- [August 2019: Blue Ribbons](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/august-2019-blue-ribbons/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project November 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Blue Ribbons This month, we invite you to share your memories of the Piscataquis Valley Fair. Choose a few of these questions to help guide your interview, or come up with questions of your own. Remember, it’s okay to let the conversation flow
- [November 2019: Blessed in Boutny](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/november-2019-blessed-in-bounty/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project November 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Blessed in Bounty This month, we invite you to share your memories of Maine's harvest-time traditions. Choose a few of these questions to help guide your interview, or come up with questions of your own. Remember, it’s okay to let the conversation flow
- [July 2019: Upta Camp](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/july-2019-upta-camp/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project July 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Upta Camp This month, we invite you to share your stories of camp and memories of summertime. Choose a few of these questions to help guide your interview, or come up with questions of your own. Remember, it’s okay to let the conversation
- [June 2019: Dads & Grads](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/june-2019-dads-grads/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project June 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Dads & Grads This month, we invite you to explore your relationship with your dad and to reflect on your educational experience and where it has led you. Choose a few of these questions to help guide your interview, or come up with
- [Tips for Interviewers](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/tips-for-interviewers/) - Oral history is... “a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities, and participants in past events.” --Oral History Association Narrator: a person being interviewed during an oral history recording; Interviewer: the person conducting the interview. Tips for Interviewers Choose a quiet location and properly position
- [May 2019: Moms & Proms](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/may-2019-moms-proms/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project May 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Moms & Proms This month, we invite you to reflect on your relationship with your mom and to have fun thinking back to your high school days. Choose a few of these questions to help guide your interview, or come up with questions
- [April 2019: Roots](https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/voices-from-home/april-2019-roots/) - Voices from HOME Oral History Project April 2019 Interview Guide | Theme: Roots This month, we invite you to explore your family history and relationship to place. Use these suggested questions to help guide your interview, or come up with questions of your own. Remember, it’s okay to let the conversation flow naturally and lead you
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