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drawings of potted plants

Children's Room Plant Swap

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Dyer Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Even while winter lingers, it’s the perfect time to dream of spring. Visit the Children’s Room during regular library hours this February for our ongoing Plant Swap, designed to in...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Even while winter lingers, it’s the perfect time to dream of spring.

artwork featuring red poppies on a blue background

Cultivating Creativity: Works by Art Educators

All Day 2/7 - 3/27
Main Gallery (Museum) at Saco Museum

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Maine Art Education Association Winter/Spring 2026 Member ExhibitionThe Saco Museum is pleased to host Cultivating Creativity: Works by Art Educators, the Maine Art Education Assoc...

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

Maine Art Education Association Winter/Spring 2026 Member Exhibition

drawing of a key, picture of a laptop and phone

Keeping Yourself Safe from Frauds, Scams and Identity Theft

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Whitney Blethen, Community Engagement Manager with University Credit Union for this informative workshop where you will learn how to recognize common frauds, scams and identit...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Whitney Blethen, Community Engagement Manager with University Credit Union for this informative workshop where you will learn how to recognize common frauds, scams and identity theft tactics and protect yourself from personal and financial lo

drawing of a popcorn bucket and movie reel

Early Release Movie Afternoon

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

STEM, Movie

Age Group:

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Event Details:

School's out early - now what? Come kick back and relax at the library with a fun movie made just for kids!  We'll be showing a kid-friendly feature film on the big screen, co...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: STEM, Movie
Event Details:

School's out early - now what? Come kick back and relax at the library with a fun movie made just for kids!  We'll be showing a kid-friendly feature film on the big screen, complete with popcorn and good vibes.

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Book Talk and Slide Show- Sheri Aube

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Author Talks

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come hear local author Sheri Aube discuss her book A Loop of the United States of America where she will show slides from her trip and will be accompanied by a guitar instrumentali...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Event Details:

Come hear local author Sheri Aube discuss her book A Loop of the United States of America where she will show slides from her trip and will be accompanied by a guitar instrumentalist. 

colorful swirls and a book cover with two people embracing

Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our Afternoon Book Club welcomes all participants and is open to both patrons of the Dyer Library and non-cardholders. Meetings will almost always take place on the first Thursday ...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Afternoon Book Club welcomes all participants and is open to both patrons of the Dyer Library and non-cardholders. Meetings will almost always take place on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

book cover with a woman in a red coat facing away

Morning Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by...

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

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by Miss Lois.

*Please note book change.

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Community Clothing Swap

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet! Join us for our Community Clothing Swap—an easy, affordable way to try new styles, give clothing a second life, and reduce waste. Do...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet! Join us for our Community Clothing Swap—an easy, affordable way to try new styles, give clothing a second life, and reduce waste.

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Cookbook Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reading Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just want to spark your culinary curiosity, join our Cookbook Club! We’ll meet monthly to discuss and try recipes from different cookbooks...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just want to spark your culinary curiosity, join our Cookbook Club! We’ll meet monthly to discuss and try recipes from different cookbooks and build community!

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Children's Room Plant Swap

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Even while winter lingers, it’s the perfect time to dream of spring.

Cultivating Creativity: Works by Art Educators

All Day 2/7–3/27
All Ages
Main Gallery (Museum)
Library Branch: Saco Museum
Room: Main Gallery (Museum)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Maine Art Education Association Winter/Spring 2026 Member Exhibition

Open Play Café

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Cancelled
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in for playtime and connection! Kids can explore toys, play stations, and activities that spark imagination, literacy, and social skills. While the children play, adults can chat and connect.

Monday Movie Matinee

12:15pm–2:15pm
Adults
Deering Room
Cancelled
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a matinee movie with us!  We'll provide lemonade - please bring a lunch to enjoy while watching the movie.  This month's movie is The Wiz!

Tiny Tunes

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 years old

Keeping Yourself Safe from Frauds, Scams and Identity Theft

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Whitney Blethen, Community Engagement Manager with University Credit Union for this informative workshop where you will learn how to recognize common frauds, scams and identity theft tactics and protect yourself from personal and financial lo

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4:00pm–5:00pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scouts

Water Color Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Water color class led by Judith Arneson.

Early Release Movie Afternoon

12:30pm–2:30pm
Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: STEM, Movie
Event Details:

School's out early - now what? Come kick back and relax at the library with a fun movie made just for kids!  We'll be showing a kid-friendly feature film on the big screen, complete with popcorn and good vibes.

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

You've Got Me In Stitches!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering 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!

Book Talk and Slide Show- Sheri Aube

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Event Details:

Come hear local author Sheri Aube discuss her book A Loop of the United States of America where she will show slides from her trip and will be accompanied by a guitar instrumentalist. 

Open Research Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Maine History Room
Library Branch: Maine History Room
Room: Maine History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Anatole Brown, Archives & Special Collections, is on hand Thursday evenings to assist with research into genealogy, local history and geography, and more. Located in the Roy P. Fairfield Maine History Room.

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

Cookbook Club: Salt Fat Acid Heat

11:30am–12:30pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Deering Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just want to spark your culinary curiosity, join our Cookbook Club! We’ll meet monthly to discuss and try recipes from different cookbooks and build community!

Staff Training

9:30am–10:00am
Closing
Branches:
Dyer Library
Description:

Dyer Library will open at 10AM to accommodate staff training. Thank you for your understanding!

Open Play Café

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in for playtime and connection! Kids can explore toys, play stations, and activities that spark imagination, literacy, and social skills. While the children play, adults can chat and connect.

Tween Crafternoons

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Library Board Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with our monthly Crafternoons! We provide the supplies—you bring the imagination. Have fun, make something, hang out with friends. Ages 10+. No registration required.

Tiny Tunes

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 years old

Book Club with SMAA

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Board Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (6-11)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ages 5-12

Join DLSM's LEGO Club for creative building fun!  Use library-provided LEGOs to free build or try a challenge card.  Your creations will be displayed in the library until the next club meeting.

Water Color Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Water color class led by Judith Arneson.

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.