- August 4, 2026
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Read to Therapy Dog Chai
Want to practice your reading skills with a GREAT listener? Want some (optional) doggy snuggles? Come read to Chai(a toy poodle)! If there are a lot of friends reading, we will have 5-minute turns. Designed for ages 3 and up.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Preschool Art
Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will learn about different kinds of art and try out different art styles and supplies. Caregivers are requested to stay nearby, in case your preschooler needs assistance.
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Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12)
Calling young art lovers! This club is designed for 7-12year olds and will allow young artists to experiment and learn about different art styles and try out new forms of arts and crafts. Weekly from 4-5 on Tuesdays.
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- August 5, 2026
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Preschool Storytime
At preschool storytime, we sing songs and do action rhymes, read up to four stories, and play percussion instruments. Storytime is 30 - 45 minutes long and is designed for ages 3 and up.
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The Topsham Sharing Table
FREE PRODUCE from local farms for anyone who needs it. Help yourself to what you need and leave the rest for others. Organized by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, a project of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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Crafternoon: Bouncy Ball
Come make a bouncy ball! Ages 4-17 – younger kids will craft at kids art tables, older kids (12 and up) will craft in the teen room. While supplies last.
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- August 6, 2026
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Baby & Me
Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.
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Baby & Me Craft
Caregivers can help baby make seasonally-appropriate art. All supplies provided, just bring your baby! Designed for babies from birth to 23 months and their caregivers. Offered the first Thursday of each month at 10:30.Please arrive by 10:30 to participate in this activity.
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Music & Rhyme Time
At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!
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Toddler Craft
The two-year-olds are in charge at this art and craft time designed to let their imaginations run wild. Some sessions will consist of different art supplies to try in free-form play, while some sessions will have a more structured activity. This program starts right after Music & Rhyme time each week.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Drop-In Legos
Come build a brick masterpiece with our Lego collection! Ages 4 and up with a grownup!
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Rare Reads Silent Reading
The Rare Reads book group invites you to an hour of companionable silent reading. Open to all.
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Friends of the Topsham Public Library Meeting
Started in 1998, The Friends of the Topsham Public Library is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to supporting the Topsham Public Library. The Friends value the Topsham Public Library as a cultural, educational and recreational center and contribute time, effort, and resources to further develop the library’s potential as a dynamic force in our community. The Friends augment the library budget through fundraising to finance virtually all library programs and events. Annual membership, donations, and patronage of the annual book sale strengthens the Topsham Public Library and ensures the continued growth of Library services. All meetings are open to the public. New members are always welcome.
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- August 7, 2026
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Movement Morning
Crawling, jumping, balancing, riding trikes, and more! Join us for some active play in the big meeting room! Ages 2-3 with a grownup.
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Nintendo Switch Club
Nintendo Switch Club, Fridays, 1:30 –5:45 p.m.: Calling all teen gamers! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends, and Nintendo Switch action. Whether you’re racing in Mario Kart, smashing it up in Super Smash Bros., or teaming up in Splatoon, we’ve got three in-house Switch consoles and plenty of games to go around. Drop in anytime, no experience needed. Just bring your game face and get ready to level up your Friday!
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Romantasy Book Club
Join us for our Romantasy Book Club! Part fantasy, part romance, a LOT of fun – this after hours book club is intended for adults aged 18 or older. Meets monthly on the first Friday at 5:45. No registration required, come as you are and see if this is the book group for you. This month's book is Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon.
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The Haunted Book Club
TPL's very own Horror book group! This is our first meeting to discuss what we are reading this year! This group is after hours, and is intended for adults 18 yrs. and over.
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- August 8, 2026
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Saturday Morning VolunTeens
Teens ages 14 and up are invited to join our Saturday Morning VolunTeen Program! Work together with other teens to design and run awesome community events like mini golf in the library, cookie decorating, Movie Saturdays, and more… all through the Teen Room. You’ll also help with cool projects and essential library tasks like shelving, shelf-reading, book displays, and even help with collection development. Earn volunteer hours, build leadership skills, and make the library a better place… all while having fun!
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Great Books Discussion
Great Books meets once a month on the second Saturday. We are ALWAYS looking for new members! For more information email emma@topshamlibrary.org.
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TPL Mini-Golf
Come to the library and get in a round of mini golf on our course. Weather permitting. Brought to you by TPL VolunTeens.
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Bev Bono/ Linda Rowell-Kelley Art Reception
Join us to celebrate our featured artists in the Crooker Gallery and Highlands Community room, Beverly Bono and Linda Rowell-Kelley. Linda and Bev are plein air artists, and their work highlights the beauty of nature. Come view the art and chat with the artists. All are welcome!
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- August 10, 2026
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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- August 11, 2026
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Read to Therapy Dog Chai
Want to practice your reading skills with a GREAT listener? Want some (optional) doggy snuggles? Come read to Chai(a toy poodle)! If there are a lot of friends reading, we will have 5-minute turns. Designed for ages 3 and up.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Preschool Art
Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will learn about different kinds of art and try out different art styles and supplies. Caregivers are requested to stay nearby, in case your preschooler needs assistance.
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Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12)
Calling young art lovers! This club is designed for 7-12year olds and will allow young artists to experiment and learn about different art styles and try out new forms of arts and crafts. Weekly from 4-5 on Tuesdays.
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The TPL Author Interview Series with Matt Cost and Travis Kennedy
Join local author, Matt Cost, in conversation with some of your favorite authors. Int his session Matt will be conversing with author, Travis Kennedy.
TRAVIS KENNEDY lives in Scarborough, Maine, with his wife, Liv, and their two children, Ella and Cole. He has a long career in public service and policymaking, having worked for the Maine State Legislature for more than nine years, the United States Senate for five years, and for Cumberland County Government in Southern Maine for eight years. He now writes full-time.
His work has been featured in the Best New England Crime Stories and Best American Mystery Stories anthologies, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. He is the grand prize winner of Screencraft’s 2021 Cinematic Book Contest for “Sharks in the Valley,” to be published as Welcome to Redemption. The Whyte Python World Tour is his debut novel.
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- August 12, 2026
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Preschool Storytime
At preschool storytime, we sing songs and do action rhymes, read up to four stories, and play percussion instruments. Storytime is 30 - 45 minutes long and is designed for ages 3 and up.
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The Topsham Sharing Table
FREE PRODUCE from local farms for anyone who needs it. Help yourself to what you need and leave the rest for others. Organized by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, a project of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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Crafternoon: Mini Canvases
Come paint a masterpiece! Ages 4-17 – younger kids will craft at kids art tables, older kids (12 and up) will craft in the teen room. While supplies last.
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Tween & Teen Taste Club
Join us for some informal chatting about books/music/movies/games AND a chance to taste and rate every flavor of Lays potato chips we can get our hands on! Ages 12-17, sign up required so we know how many chips to buy!
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- August 13, 2026
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Baby & Me
Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.
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Music & Rhyme Time
At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!
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Toddler Craft
The two-year-olds are in charge at this art and craft time designed to let their imaginations run wild. Some sessions will consist of different art supplies to try in free-form play, while some sessions will have a more structured activity. This program starts right after Music & Rhyme time each week.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Drop-In Legos
Come build a brick masterpiece with our Lego collection! Ages 4 and up with a grownup!
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Teen Junk Journaling
Come create your own journal with us, and watch The Secret Garden. Rated G. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring some ofyour own! We will also have Pizza! First come first serve, no registration
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- August 14, 2026
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Nintendo Switch Club
Nintendo Switch Club, Fridays, 1:30 –5:45 p.m.: Calling all teen gamers! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends, and Nintendo Switch action. Whether you’re racing in Mario Kart, smashing it up in Super Smash Bros., or teaming up in Splatoon, we’ve got three in-house Switch consoles and plenty of games to go around. Drop in anytime, no experience needed. Just bring your game face and get ready to level up your Friday!
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- August 15, 2026
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Saturday Morning VolunTeens
Teens ages 14 and up are invited to join our Saturday Morning VolunTeen Program! Work together with other teens to design and run awesome community events like mini golf in the library, cookie decorating, Movie Saturdays, and more… all through the Teen Room. You’ll also help with cool projects and essential library tasks like shelving, shelf-reading, book displays, and even help with collection development. Earn volunteer hours, build leadership skills, and make the library a better place… all while having fun!
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Stitching Together
Join this knitting and crocheting group that meets monthly. Come and work on your latest project, share patterns, check out the library's knitting and crocheting resources. All abilities welcome!
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TPL Mini-Golf
Come to the library and get in a round of mini golf on our course. Weather permitting. Brought to you by TPL VolunTeens.
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Pet Grief Poetry Workshop with Lynne Schmidt
A workshop which provides participants a guide for their own pet grief. Each participant gets a handout of ten writing prompts, with time and space to write and share.
Lynne Schmidt (she/they) is the queer, disabled, neurodivergentgrandchild of a Holocaust survivor, and a mental health professional with afocus in trauma and healing in the Lewiston/Auburn, Maine community. They arethe 2025 Maine Literary Arts Fellow, the second-place winner of the NationalFederation of State Poetry Societies Founders Contest, winner of the 2021 ThePoetry Question Chapbook Contest, 2020 New Women's Voices Contest, a 2024 andmore. Lynne is the author of the chapbooks, The Unaccounted For Circles Of Hell,Dead Dog Poems, Dying Dog Poems, and Gravity. In 2012 they started the project,AbortionChat, which aims to lessen the stigma around abortion. When given thechoice, Lynne prefers the company of her pack of animals to humans.
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- August 17, 2026
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Teen Art Hangout: Sketch and Snack
Calling all teen artists, doodlers, comic book lovers, and manga fans! Join us for a creative hangout where you can draw, design, and share your art in a fun, relaxed space. We’ll have supplies, snacks, and good vibes, plus a mini gallery to display your work in our teen room! Whether you're into sketching superheroes, crafting kawaii characters, or just love to doodle, this is your space to create and connect.
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- August 18, 2026
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Read to Topsham Police Department's Comfort Dog Garver
Want to practice your reading skillswith a GREAT listener? Want some (optional) doggy snuggles? Come read to Garver(an English Labrador)! If there are alot of friends reading, we will have 5-minute turns. Designed for ages 3 andup.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Preschool Art
Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will learn about different kinds of art and try out different art styles and supplies. Caregivers are requested to stay nearby, in case your preschooler needs assistance.
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Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12)
Calling young art lovers! This club is designed for 7-12year olds and will allow young artists to experiment and learn about different art styles and try out new forms of arts and crafts. Weekly from 4-5 on Tuesdays.
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Teen Summerween Bash!
Feeling spooked that summer reading is over? Come join us for some Summerween fun! We will have:
Snow cones
Popcorn
A creepy craft
And a spooky island movie, Scooby Doo Spooky Island. Rated PG
Come as you are, or in your Summerween best!
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- August 19, 2026
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Preschool Storytime
At preschool storytime, we sing songs and do action rhymes, read up to four stories, and play percussion instruments. Storytime is 30 - 45 minutes long and is designed for ages 3 and up.
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The Topsham Sharing Table
FREE PRODUCE from local farms for anyone who needs it. Help yourself to what you need and leave the rest for others. Organized by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, a project of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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Chewonki presents: Insects & Invertebrates
Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? Let Chewonki bring the world of arthropods—insects and their relatives—into the library. Using models, costumes, and live specimens, we explain the unique characteristics of four major groups of arthropods. Our live specimens will introduce you to some of the fascinating adaptations essential for survival, such as mimicry, camouflage, armor, and the use of venom. Recommended ages 4 and up, but open to anyone who can sit quietly through a 45 minute presentation. Limit first 100 people.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
All Trustees meetings are open to the public.
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- August 20, 2026
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Baby & Me
Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.
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Music & Rhyme Time
At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!
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Toddler Craft
The two-year-olds are in charge at this art and craft time designed to let their imaginations run wild. Some sessions will consist of different art supplies to try in free-form play, while some sessions will have a more structured activity. This program starts right after Music & Rhyme time each week.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Drop-In Legos
Come build a brick masterpiece with our Lego collection! Ages 4 and up with a grownup!
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Family Pizza and Movie Night
Join us for a pizza dinner and a showing of “The Wild Robot” on our big screen! From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown's bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure features Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox, and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things. Running Time: 1 hour 42 minutes. Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Recommended ages 8 and up, but all ages are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED so we know how much pizza to get!
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- August 21, 2026
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Baby Sensory Play
Sensory play stations (water splashing, sand, finger painting, and more) will be set up indoors and outdoors. Designed for babies and children up to age 3, with their grownups.
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Nintendo Switch Club
Nintendo Switch Club, Fridays, 1:30 –5:45 p.m.: Calling all teen gamers! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends, and Nintendo Switch action. Whether you’re racing in Mario Kart, smashing it up in Super Smash Bros., or teaming up in Splatoon, we’ve got three in-house Switch consoles and plenty of games to go around. Drop in anytime, no experience needed. Just bring your game face and get ready to level up your Friday!
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Mario Kart & Mocktails
Celebrate the end of summer reading with some friendly matches of Mario Kart and some delicious mocktails. This event is after hours and is 18+. Registration is required due to limited equipment.
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- August 22, 2026
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Saturday Storytime
Lots of music and rhymes, and one or two short stories. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome!
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Kids Drop-In Activities
Various activities will be set up in the children’s section – activities may include art projects, sensory activities, experiments, building activities, and more! Designed for ages 4 and up, but open to everyone with adult supervision.
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TPL Mini-Golf
Come to the library and get in a round of mini golf on our course. Weather permitting. Brought to you by TPL VolunTeens.
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Summer Reading Program Ends
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- August 24, 2026
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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- August 25, 2026
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Preschool Art
Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will learn about different kinds of art and try out different art styles and supplies. Caregivers are requested to stay nearby, in case your preschooler needs assistance.
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Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12)
Calling young art lovers! This club is designed for 7-12year olds and will allow young artists to experiment and learn about different art styles and try out new forms of arts and crafts. Weekly from 4-5 on Tuesdays.
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- August 26, 2026
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Preschool Storytime
At preschool storytime, we sing songs and do action rhymes, read up to four stories, and play percussion instruments. Storytime is 30 - 45 minutes long and is designed for ages 3 and up.
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The Topsham Sharing Table
FREE PRODUCE from local farms for anyone who needs it. Help yourself to what you need and leave the rest for others. Organized by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, a project of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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- August 27, 2026
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Baby & Me
Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.
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Music & Rhyme Time
At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!
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Toddler Craft
The two-year-olds are in charge at this art and craft time designed to let their imaginations run wild. Some sessions will consist of different art supplies to try in free-form play, while some sessions will have a more structured activity. This program starts right after Music & Rhyme time each week.
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Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Drop-In Legos
Come build a brick masterpiece with our Lego collection! Ages 4 and up with a grownup!
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The TPL Author Interview Series with Matt Cost and Allison Keeton
Join local author, Matt Cost, in conversation with some of your favorite authors. Int his session Matt will be conversing with mystery author, Allison Keeton.
Allison Keeton writes the Midcoast Maine Mystery series through Level Best Books. Book Three, Lobster Red, launches in February 2027. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
In addition to writing, she has experience as a corporate trainer, an adjunct professor, and an employee relations mediator.
She lives in Midcoast Maine with her husband, Tom, and their three poochies. When she's not at her laptop, she can be found walking a hiking trail, paddling a river, or reading at the beach. She can be reached at www.akeetonbooks.com.
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- August 28, 2026
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Nintendo Switch Club
Nintendo Switch Club, Fridays, 1:30 –5:45 p.m.: Calling all teen gamers! Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends, and Nintendo Switch action. Whether you’re racing in Mario Kart, smashing it up in Super Smash Bros., or teaming up in Splatoon, we’ve got three in-house Switch consoles and plenty of games to go around. Drop in anytime, no experience needed. Just bring your game face and get ready to level up your Friday!
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Bling Date
SHUT… UP! Miracles happen once in a while (if you believe).Bling Date is BACK! Bring your favorite book, skincare, trinket, tiara, etc. to cover with sparkles! This special, after hours event is intended for ages 18and up. Spots are limited, so contact the library to register ASAP. We’ll be watching a movie while we craft, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks! Slide down your firepole before 5:45 to make it on time!
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- August 31, 2026
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CANCELLED Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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- September 1, 2026
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CANCELLED Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Preschool Art
Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will learn about different kinds of art and try out different art styles and supplies. Caregivers are requested to stay nearby, in case your preschooler needs assistance.
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Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12)
Calling young art lovers! This club is designed for 7-12year olds and will allow young artists to experiment and learn about different art styles and try out new forms of arts and crafts. Weekly from 4-5 on Tuesdays.
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- September 2, 2026
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Preschool Storytime
At preschool storytime, we sing songs and do action rhymes, read up to four stories, and play percussion instruments. Storytime is 30 - 45 minutes long and is designed for ages 3 and up.
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The Topsham Sharing Table
FREE PRODUCE from local farms for anyone who needs it. Help yourself to what you need and leave the rest for others. Organized by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, a project of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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- September 3, 2026
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Baby & Me
Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.
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Baby & Me Craft
Caregivers can help baby make seasonally-appropriate art. All supplies provided, just bring your baby! Designed for babies from birth to 23 months and their caregivers. Offered the first Thursday of each month at 10:30.Please arrive by 10:30 to participate in this activity.
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Music & Rhyme Time
At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!
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Toddler Craft
The two-year-olds are in charge at this art and craft time designed to let their imaginations run wild. Some sessions will consist of different art supplies to try in free-form play, while some sessions will have a more structured activity. This program starts right after Music & Rhyme time each week.
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CANCELLED Tech Help
Need help setting up email or cloudLibrary? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Dale will be available to help you navigate your devices.
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Drop-In Legos
Come build a brick masterpiece with our Lego collection! Ages 4 and up with a grownup!
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Friends of the Topsham Public Library Meeting
Started in 1998, The Friends of the Topsham Public Library is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to supporting the Topsham Public Library. The Friends value the Topsham Public Library as a cultural, educational and recreational center and contribute time, effort, and resources to further develop the library’s potential as a dynamic force in our community. The Friends augment the library budget through fundraising to finance virtually all library programs and events. Annual membership, donations, and patronage of the annual book sale strengthens the Topsham Public Library and ensures the continued growth of Library services. All meetings are open to the public. New members are always welcome.
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