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Behind Closed Doors: The Secrets of Museum Work

All Day 5/23 - 8/23
Main Gallery (Museum) at Saco Museum
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Our summer exhibit takes a fascinating look at some behind-the-scenes museum work and addresses questions like... where do museums obtain objects for their collections - and how do they decide what is appropriate to collect?

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Library Branch: Saco Museum
Room: Main Gallery (Museum)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Our summer exhibit takes a fascinating look at some behind-the-scenes museum work and addresses questions like... where do museums obtain objects for their collections - and how do they decide what is appropriate to collect?

Watercolor Class

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

For more information, please contact the instructor, Judith Kinsman, at judithkinsman@gmail.com

Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

For more information, please contact the instructor, Judith Kinsman, at judithkinsman@gmail.com

Morning Book Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Board Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Morning Book Club:

Our Morning Book Club meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month and focuses on historical fiction.

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Our Morning Book Club meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month and focuses on historical fiction.

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Board Game Lounge

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Bring the family to enjoy board games and puzzles we set out in the Deering Room!!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Other
Event Details:

Bring the family to enjoy board games and puzzles we set out in the Deering Room!!

DLA Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The monthly Dyer Library Association Board of Trustees meeting

Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly Dyer Library Association Board of Trustees meeting

Juneteenth

All Day
Dyer Library, Saco Museum
Closing
Branches:
Dyer Library, Saco Museum

MPDT Trustee Meeting

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regularly scheduled meeting between the MPDT Trustees and its Executive Director.

Library Board Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regularly scheduled meeting between the MPDT Trustees and its Executive Director.

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Read to Cooper

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Children can sign up to read to a therapy dog named Cooper.  Each timeslot is for 15 minutes.  It's a great way for kids to practice their reading!  Contact the youth services desk to sign up.

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children can sign up to read to a therapy dog named Cooper.  Each timeslot is for 15 minutes.  It's a great way for kids to practice their reading!  Contact the youth services desk to sign up.

Medicare 101 Workshop

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Review the Basics of Medicare and how to get the most out of your coverage, and assist attendees with their plan selections

Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Review the Basics of Medicare and how to get the most out of your coverage, and assist attendees with their plan selections

Crafter's Table Crafternoon

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Level Up your summer by joining us for fun crafts Tuesday Afternoons!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Level Up your summer by joining us for fun crafts Tuesday Afternoons!

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Tweens & Teens Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

This summer's book is A Game of Noctis by Maine author Deva Fagan! All participants receive a free copy of the book selection. Email Miss Brooke for more information: bpalmer@dyersaco.org. Register here. Pick up event will be June 24th at 4pm.

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Book Club
Event Details:

This summer's book is A Game of Noctis by Maine author Deva Fagan! All participants receive a free copy of the book selection. Email Miss Brooke for more information: bpalmer@dyersaco.org. Register here. Pick up event will be June 24th at 4pm.

Watercolor Class

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

For more information, please contact the instructor, Judith Kinsman, at judithkinsman@gmail.com

Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

For more information, please contact the instructor, Judith Kinsman, at judithkinsman@gmail.com

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Kindie Rock Concert

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Fun Run is a Maine-based Kindie Rock band that plays original, family-friendly sing-along songs for kids—and their grown-ups too.

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading, Performance
Event Details:

Fun Run is a Maine-based Kindie Rock band that plays original, family-friendly sing-along songs for kids—and their grown-ups too.

Little Pixels Story Time

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Join us for an all ages Story Time this summer! 

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all ages Story Time this summer! 

Magnets!!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Join High Touch High Tech of ME for a STEM program for ages 3-10.  Explore and learn more about magnets!!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join High Touch High Tech of ME for a STEM program for ages 3-10.  Explore and learn more about magnets!!

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You've Got Me In Stitches!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for needlework, knitting and crocheting. All ages old enough to chat, and work on a project, are welcome!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for needlework, knitting and crocheting. All ages old enough to chat, and work on a project, are welcome!

Spurwink

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Story time led by Miss Lisa for Spurwink Preschool in a private setting.

Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Story time led by Miss Lisa for Spurwink Preschool in a private setting.

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Dancing in the Library

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Join Miss Jenn from CMAC as she leads a fun dance party!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading, Other
Event Details:

Join Miss Jenn from CMAC as she leads a fun dance party!

Crafter's Table Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Level Up your summer by joining us for fun crafts Tuesday Afternoons!

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Level Up your summer by joining us for fun crafts Tuesday Afternoons!

minecraft movie poster with characters

Level Up Movie Night

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Movie

Little Pixels Story Time

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deering Room at Dyer Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Join us for an all ages Story Time this summer! 

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Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all ages Story Time this summer! 

Independence Day

All Day
Dyer Library, Saco Museum
Closing
Branches:
Dyer Library, Saco Museum

Independence Day

All Day
Dyer Library, Maine History Room, Saco Museum
Closing
Branches:
Dyer Library, Maine History Room, Saco Museum

Staff Training

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dyer Library, Maine History Room

Dyer Library will open at 10AM on the first Monday of every month for staff training. Thank you for your understanding!

Closing
Branches:
Dyer Library, Maine History Room
Description:

Dyer Library will open at 10AM on the first Monday of every month for staff training. Thank you for your understanding!