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stars swirling with decorated trees

Tree Design 101

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Always wanted to design and decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees?  Come to this workshop to learn the basics that will help get you started on your way!

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

Always wanted to design and decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees?  Come to this workshop to learn the basics that will help get you started on your way!

book cover with a woman in a mill worker's dress

Morning Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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.

old-timey design with a raven

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Have you ever wondered if Dyer Library was haunted? Dreamed of being stuck in the library after hours? It's time to find out! We are hosting a creepy scavenger hunt to test your br...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered if Dyer Library was haunted? Dreamed of being stuck in the library after hours? It's time to find out! We are hosting a creepy scavenger hunt to test your brains and bravery.

franken toys

Create Your Own Frankentoy (Ages 5+)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Event Details:

Ages 5+ and up - we'll be using hot glue! Two parts broken toy, one part super glue, and five parts spookiness. That's the recipe for creating a Frankentoy. Find some broken toys a...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+ and up - we'll be using hot glue! Two parts broken toy, one part super glue, and five parts spookiness. That's the recipe for creating a Frankentoy.

book cover your second life begins when you realize you only have one by

Book Club with SMAA

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with...

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.

colorful swirls and a book cover with a graveyard statue of a girl

Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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.

the women by kristin hannah book jacket

Book Club with SMAA

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with...

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.