It’s school vacation week and Topsham Public Library has some great events lined up for you! On Thursday, April 21 from 1-3pm our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) event is taking place. Tables will be set up with various activities. This event is open to all ages. If you need more information call us at 725-1727… Read more »
Posts By: Jen B.
April is National Poetry Month
Not a favorite subject in schools, students might roll the eyes and argue strong, but Angelou and Frost are tools, that give to us life with a song. Writing a poem is not easy, nor are they always meant to be cheesy, unless its a limerick you look… Read more »
Writer’s Block
I have writer’s block. Usually, after I finish one blog post, I begin brain storming for the next. It only takes a day or two, well, sometimes three, to come up with an idea. If I need to do any research, and I use the term ‘research’ lightly, I get that done. Then I sit… Read more »
Jiffy ToPLe Live
The following is the continuation of the series in which I interview staff members of Topsham Public Library. The scene: standing room only at the Orion Performing Arts Center. Brass band playing, crowd clapping, whistling, and screaming. The excitement is electrifying as the audience is waiting the beginning of Jiffy ToPLe Live – the late night… Read more »
Check Up Time
It seems like ages ago, but back on December 8, 2015 I told you about a reading challenge I am participating in this year. Well, it’s time to check up and see how I’m doing. In a nutshell, if my reading life was connected to my physical life, they would tag my toe, zip the body bag… Read more »
There is Music in the Air
One of our popular programs at Topsham Public Library is our Music in March Concert Series. Concerts take place on the first four Saturdays of March, and they all begin at 1pm. This year’s line up is just as promising as prior programs! The fun started on Saturday, March 5 with Pejepscot Station. They are a… Read more »
Spring Cleaning
It wasn’t until high school that I realized not every mother spring cleans their house like my mom did. My mother went through every room, every closet, every box and organized stuff and got rid of stuff. She gave her children the task of sorting through their own clothes and discarding anything that they did… Read more »
He’s One of Ours
The following is the continuation of a series in which I interview staff members of Topsham Public Library. Dale is one of the few staff members who is a Topsham native. He was born here, he went to school here, and he works and lives here. Topsham is his home, and we are glad to… Read more »
Vacation Week Activities and Events
If you have children in school, you know February vacation is next week!! Topsham Public Library has scheduled events to help parents, kids, and community members stay busy. To start it all off, this Saturday, February 13, from 10am-11:30am Topsham Public Library is hosting a Love Your Library Open House. There will be gelato from Gelato Fiasco and coffee from… Read more »
It’s Tax Time
For better or for worse, tax time has arrived. Topsham Public Library has a variety of ways it can help you through tax season. We will be receiving the following forms and instructions that you can pick up here: Form 1040, Instruction 1040, Form 1040A, Instruction 1040A, Form 1040EZ, and Instruction 1040EZ. They have not… Read more »