Topsham Public Library is proud to present a plethora of materials, programs and services for adults. See what new items we have added to the collection on our new books and more page, check out programs and events and the services we provide. Need information or have a question about our adult services? Contact Emma here.
Topsham Public Library Adult Programs
- June 19, 2018
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The Librarian is in! Drop in
Join Adult Services Librarian, Emma, for this drop in service. Ask reference questions, receive book recommendations or help with databases.
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Rockin' Out at the Movies - A Hard Day's Night
Join us for the first in our series of movies featuring Rock music with a screening of "A Hard Day's Night". The Beatles--the world's most famous rock and roll band--travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert. Packed with all-time Beatle favorites, including A Hard Day's Night, All My Loving, Can't Buy Me Love, I Should Have Known Better, She Loves You, Tell Me Why and more.
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- June 20, 2018
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Drop-In Tech Support
Need help setting up email? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Our tech guy, Dale, will be available to help you navigate your laptop or tablet.
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Trustees Meeting
The public is welcome to attend all Board of Trustee Meetings.They are usually held at 7PM in the library's Highland Community Room, unless otherwise specified.
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- June 21, 2018
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Genealogy Drop In
Interested in Genealogy? Join our Genealogy volunteer, Karen, to help you get started. She’ll help you use our resources such as Ancestry to find out more about your family tree. Bring along a notebook and a USB flash drive (if you have one).
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- June 23, 2018
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Great Books
Great Books meets on the 4th Saturday of each month and uses The Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus, which can be purchased from the Great Books Foundation. We are ALWAYS looking for new members!
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- June 26, 2018
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Moving on discussion group
Join us for this interactive discussion group for surviving spouses of retirement age. How do you move on after the death of a beloved spouse and the shared life you’ve had together over many years? After such a profound loss what can you do to build a new existence based on your new reality? We look forward to sharing observations, experiences and ideas with you. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
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The Librarian is in! Drop in
Join Adult Services Librarian, Emma, for this drop in service. Ask reference questions, receive book recommendations or help with databases.
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Medicare 101
Medicare 101 will provide an overview of the four parts (A, B C, & D) and explain the basics of Medicare, the eligibility requirements and how and when to sign up. The program is presented by Spectrum Generations and is open to the public. Registration is required but the program is free of charge. To register, call Hannah Tompkins, Aging and Disability Resource Specialist at 607-4405.
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CREA Presents The Environmental Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Timothy R. Howe, MD, of Parkview Medical Associates, will talk on The Environmental Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet.
Learn:
• How different methods of food production affect land and water use
• How our dietary choices impact climate change
• The ethical consequences of what we eat
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- June 27, 2018
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Drop-In Tech Support
Need help setting up email? How about printing from your laptop? Do you know how to download apps? Our tech guy, Dale, will be available to help you navigate your laptop or tablet.
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Mainely Worm Bin Program
Join Jock Robie, of Mainely Worm Bins for a worm bin harvest and talk! If you have harvesting kits, please bring them. Some will be provided for those who need them. Newly interested in vermiculture? Come and learn the what, where, how and why of running your own worm bin. All attendees will be entered into a free raffle with 10 worm bins as prizes! No registration required.
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- June 28, 2018
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Genealogy Drop In
Interested in Genealogy? Join our Genealogy volunteer, Karen, to help you get started. She’ll help you use our resources such as Ancestry to find out more about your family tree. Bring along a notebook and a USB flash drive (if you have one).
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The History of Mt. Washington with Ed Webster
Ed Webster, author of the White Mountain rock climbing guidebooks, has assembled his newest lecture showing the recreational development of Mt. Washington, known as Agiocochook, by the native Abenaki. Ed will present his unique collection of early artwork, Stereophotographs, and pictures taken by 1920s and ‘30s rock and ice climbers and skiers and share little-known stories and anecdotes that he has unearthed in his research. Come and enjoy this illustrated lecture about every New Englanders’ favorite mountain! This program is sponsored by Topsham Dental Arts.
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