TPL Programs Events Page (month)

December 12, 2023
  • December 12, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pm • December 12, 2023

    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.

  • December 12, 20233:00 pm - 4:00 pm • December 12, 2023

    Mystery Readers Roundtable

    Join us for some mystery and mayhem as we gather to discuss fictional crime novels, with an occasional true crime thrown in. If you would like to join, call 725-1727 or email tplinfo@topshamlibrary.org.

  • December 12, 20235:00 pm - 5:45 pm • December 12, 2023

    Young Critics Book Discussion

    Young Critics is an ongoing book discussion group for kids in grades 4 and 5. We meet  every month from October to May at the library for great books, great conversation, and a pizza dinner! Must be registered to attend! 

December 13, 2023
  • December 13, 202310:30 am - 11:00 am • December 13, 2023

    Storytime with Santa

    Come to a special storytime with Miss Mariah, meet Santa, and have a tasty holiday treat! Don’t forget to bring your camera!

  • December 13, 202312:30 pm - 2:30 pm • December 13, 2023

    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

December 14, 2023
  • December 14, 202310:30 am - 11:00 am • December 14, 2023

    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! 

  • December 14, 202310:00 am - 10:20 am • December 14, 2023

    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.

  • December 14, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm • December 14, 2023

    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.

December 15, 2023
  • December 15, 20234:00 pm - 4:45 pm • December 15, 2023

    Lego Club

    Build something to fit our theme, or create your own ideas! For ages 7-12.

December 16, 2023
  • December 16, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm • December 16, 2023

    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!

  • December 16, 202310:00 am - 2:00 pm • December 16, 2023

    Teen gift making

    Stop by the teen room and create beaded bookmarks, acrylic pour painting, decorative mirrors, and more. No registration needed, ages 11-17 only.

December 19, 2023
  • December 19, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pm • December 19, 2023

    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.

  • December 19, 20236:00 pm - 7:00 pm • December 19, 2023

    Pajama Movie Night: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Movie

    A holiday classic! A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them. Recommended ages 3 and up, but all are welcome!  Wear your pajamas and bring pillows and blankets for extra coziness! 

    Popcornwill be served.

December 20, 2023
  • December 20, 202310:30 am - 11:15 am • December 20, 2023

    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.

  • December 20, 202312:30 pm - 2:30 pm • December 20, 2023

    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

  • December 20, 20237:00 pm - 9:00 pm • December 20, 2023

    Trustees Meeting

    All Trustees meetings are open to the public.

December 21, 2023
  • December 21, 202310:30 am - 11:00 am • December 21, 2023

    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! 

  • December 21, 202310:00 am - 10:20 am • December 21, 2023

    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.

  • December 21, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm • December 21, 2023

    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.

  • December 21, 20236:00 pm - 7:00 pm • December 21, 2023

    Rare Reads Book Discussion

    Rare Reads book group will be meeting  every third Thursday at 6pm. This month's book is Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley. If you would like to join, please email emma@topshamlibrary.org.

December 22, 2023
  • December 22, 20231:30 pm - 3:15 pm • December 22, 2023

    Holiday Movie - Elf

    This hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts on Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf. Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York City to find his true identity.  Running Time: 97 minutes.  Rated PG for some mild rude humor and language.  Recommended ages 7 and up, but all are welcome.  Bring pillows and blankets for extra coziness!  Popcorn will be served.

  • December 22, 20232:00 pm - 4:00 pm • December 22, 2023

    Kids Drop-in Crafting

    Come do some arts and crafts! (while supplies last!) Designed for ages 4 and up, but younger children are welcome with adult supervision.

December 25, 2023
  • December 25, 202312:00 am - 11:59 pm • December 25, 2023

    Library Closed for Christmas

December 26, 2023
  • December 26, 20231:00 pm - 3:30 pm • December 26, 2023

    Family Board Games

    Various family-friendly games will be available for drop-in play. Bring some friends and family and have some fun! Designed for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome!

  • December 26, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pm • December 26, 2023

    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.

December 27, 2023
  • December 27, 202310:30 am - 11:15 am • December 27, 2023

    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.

  • December 27, 202312:30 pm - 2:30 pm • December 27, 2023

    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

  • December 27, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pm • December 27, 2023

    Kids Movie Matinee: TBD

    Title not yet determined. For more information check our website https://topshamlibrary.org/kids/events-and-activities/. When we know we will post it.

December 28, 2023
  • December 28, 202310:30 am - 11:00 am • December 28, 2023

    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! 

  • December 28, 202310:00 am - 10:20 am • December 28, 2023

    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.

  • December 28, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm • December 28, 2023

    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.

  • December 28, 20234:00 pm - 5:00 pm • December 28, 2023

    Environment Discussion Group with Dana Cary

    How is global warming changing our lives and our part of the world? What can we do to prepare to deal with the changes? Utilizing A Dangerous New World edited by Meghan Sterling and Kathleen Sullivan, a collection of essays, poetry, and artwork from Maine based contributors; this discussion group will share thoughts about our future. All are welcome. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month. 

December 29, 2023
  • December 29, 20234:30 pm - 5:00 pm • December 29, 2023

    Fancy Family Dance Party

    Wear whatever makes you feel like dancing (costume,fancy outfit, whatever!) and come have a dance party! Dance party is 30 minutes long, and is designed for families of allages.

January 1, 2024
  • January 1, 202412:00 am - 11:59 pm • January 1, 2024

    Library Closed for New Year's Day

January 2, 2024
  • January 2, 20241:00 pm - 3:00 pm • January 2, 2024

    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.

January 3, 2024
  • January 3, 202410:30 am - 11:15 am • January 3, 2024

    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.

  • January 3, 202412:30 pm - 2:30 pm • January 3, 2024

    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

January 4, 2024
  • January 4, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • January 4, 2024

    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! 

  • January 4, 202410:00 am - 10:20 am • January 4, 2024

    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.

  • January 4, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm • January 4, 2024

    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.

  • January 4, 20246:30 pm - 8:30 pm • January 4, 2024

    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.

January 6, 2024
  • January 6, 20244:00 pm - 4:00 pm • January 6, 2024

    The Joy of Art Registration Closes

    The deadline for the submission of applications is January6, 2023, at 4 p.m.

January 9, 2024
  • January 9, 20241:00 pm - 3:00 pm • January 9, 2024

    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.

  • January 9, 20243:00 pm - 4:00 pm • January 9, 2024

    Mystery Readers Roundtable

    Join us for some mystery and mayhem as we gather to discuss fictional crime novels, with an occasional true crime thrown in. If you would like to join, call 725-1727 or email tplinfo@topshamlibrary.org.

  • January 9, 20245:00 pm - 5:45 pm • January 9, 2024

    Young Critics Book Discussion

    Young Critics is an ongoing book discussion group for kids in grades 4 and 5. We meet  every month from October to May at the library for great books, great conversation, and a pizza dinner! Must be registered to attend!