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
- April 21, 2018
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Sip-N-Stitch
Join this knitting and crocheting group, All abilities welcome! Come and work on your latest project, share patterns, check out the library's knitting and crocheting resources, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Come along and we can help you with that too.
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- April 24, 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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Reading Between the Panels - Graphic Novel Discussion Group
If you love art and literature (and at the same time), then join Adrien and Dale each month as they discuss all things graphic novel. From classic comic book collections to the latest in graphic novels, we share our favorites, make recommendations, and talk shop about the writing, the art, and everything in between. Every fourth Tuesday at 6pm from October to May.
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CREA - The Social Lives of Bumblebees
Our speaker will be Patty Jones, Assistant Professor of Biology at Bowdoin College and Director of the Bowdoin Scientific Station on Kent Island. One aspect of her research examines the foraging behavior of bumblebees. In her talk she will explore the remarkable social learning abilities of bumblebees, and the consequences of such abilities for plant pollination. She will also discuss local diversity in bees as well factors threatening their populations in Maine and beyond.
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- April 25, 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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- April 26, 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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Be Smart - Guns, Medicines, and Your Family's Safety
Come and take part in this open community discussion on gun and medication safety in the home. Ruth Mlotek, a member of Be Smart, a Campaign to End Gun Deaths, will speak. Representatives of the Topsham Police Force and Fire Department will also be present to talk about gun safety and the appropriate ways to handle and dispose of medication to prevent accidents in your home.
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- April 28, 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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- May 1, 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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- May 2, 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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- May 3, 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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Friends of the Topsham Public Library Meeting
The Friends of the Topsham Public Library is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to supporting TPL financially and helping to further develop the library’s potential as a dynamic force in our community. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. FMI visit our website: friendstopshamlibrary.org
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