- December 20, 2024
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Kids Art Club
We will try out different techniques and projects, and explore our creativity! For ages 7-12. Sign up required on a monthly basis.
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- December 21, 2024
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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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Family Christmas Classic: March of the Wooden Soldiers
Hosted by Topsham resident and Laurel and Hardy expert Peter Hanrahan, join us for a special screening of the holiday family classic March of the Wooden Soldiers (Babes in Toyland). The critically acclaimed film was released in 1934, and features the comedy duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at the peak of their popularity. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Not Rated.
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- December 23, 2024
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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.
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- December 24, 2024
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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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Closing at 3pm for Christmas Eve
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- December 25, 2024
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Closed for Christmas
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- December 26, 2024
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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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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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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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Library Legos
Come build with our Lego collection!
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- December 30, 2024
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Family Movie: The Wild Robot
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 8and up, but all are welcome. Bring pillows and blankets for extra coziness! Popcorn will be served.
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- December 31, 2024
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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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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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Closing at 3pm for New Year's Eve
The library will close at 3pm for New Year's Eve
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- January 1, 2025
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Closed for New Years Day
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- January 2, 2025
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CANCELLED: 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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CANCELLED: 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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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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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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- January 4, 2025
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Inventing Trees Popup Puppetry Theater and Drop-In Mobile Makers’ Lab
Drop in for the puppetry magic of Inventing Trees, the performingand visual arts puppetry troupe. Enjoy this imaginative program, and visittheir mobile maker’s lab to make your own puppet. This event is FREE and opento all. We look forward to making puppets with you!
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Submission to Joy of Art closes
This is a blind-judged exhibit featuring original artwork by Maine residents ages 16 years old and up, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media/collage, textile, digital art, 3D, and other. Entry guidelines and online applications may be obtained on our website, topshamlibrary.org/community-center/the-crooker-gallery. The deadline for the submission of applications is January 4, 2025, at 4 p.m.
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- January 6, 2025
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TPL Top Teen Advisory Board
Help Lindsey, the Teen Services Librarian, with collection development, Displays, Clubs, Programming, Make & Takes, and more. Snacks will be provided. First Monday of the month. Also, drop in times are an option if you can’t make the date. Arrange a time that works for you with Lindsey
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Manga & Make Teens
Bring your current manga read to share with the group and create a manga inspired craft. January’s make will be candy sushi. This group will meet on the first Monday of the month , grades 6-12 (middle/high schoolers). All snacks and crafting supplies will be provided.
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- January 7, 2025
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Baby Social
Come play with your babyand chat with other caregivers! Forchildren ages birth-2 years old and their caregivers.
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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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- January 8, 2025
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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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Topsham Garden Club
Program TBD
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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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Topsham History Discussion Group
Do you want to learn more about the history of your community and our part of Maine? All are welcome to join this discussion group and explore the background of Topsham. Participants are invited to bring questions, observations, and curiosity for group sharing with Dana Cary. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month.
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- January 9, 2025
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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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Family Fitness Class
This fitness class is designed for parents or grandparents, and their children or grandchildren. The session includes fun exercises, movement games, and dancing! Our goal is to encourage physical activity and foster strong family connections. All ages, drop in!
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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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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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Tween Reads
Do you like to read books? Do you like to eat pizza? Join TweenReads! Tween Reads is a book discussion group for grades 6-8. We supply thebooks and the pizza, you bring your opinions! Tween Reads is held on the second Thursday of the month at 5 pm fromOctober through May. Must be registeredto attend.
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- January 11, 2025
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Teen: Level Up Video Gaming
Teens grades 6-12. Bring your friends to play Nintendo Switchgames on TPL’sbig screen! Choose from a variety of multiplayer games and enjoy some snacks. Firsteight players start with elimination rotations.
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- January 14, 2025
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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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- January 15, 2025
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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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Trustees Meeting
All Trustees meetings are open to the public.
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- January 16, 2025
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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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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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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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Family Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Storytime lasts about 20-30 minutes and is designed for ages 3 and up, but all are welcome!
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Rare Reads Book Discussion
Rare Reads book group meets every third Thursday at 6pm. This month's book is Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark. If you would like to join, please email emma@topshamlibrary.org.
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- January 17, 2025
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Kids Art Club
We will try out different techniques and projects, and explore our creativity! For ages 7-12. Sign up required on a monthly basis.
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- January 18, 2025
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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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Joy of Art Reception
Join us in the Crooker Gallery to celebrate our annual judged art exhibit. The show will feature original artwork by Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including painting, drawing, printmaking, textile, digital art, mixed media/collage, 3D, and other. Refreshments will be served. The Joy of Art exhibit will be on display from January 13 until February 7.
Library Lovers’ Lottery: In conjunction with the Joy of Artshow, the Friends will hold the Library Lover’s Lottery Join The Friends byFebruary 8th and have a chance to own artwork by one of our pastwinners. Check back to find out this year’s artwork. Current members will be automatically entered.
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